St. Andrews University A Branch of Webber International University Academic Catalog 2016-2017 Revised September 2016 The official Academic Catalog for St. Andrews (a Branch of Webber International University) is located on the campus website at the following location: https://www.sa.edu/files/Academics/Catalog2016.pdf It includes all of the revisions found in this document as well as other revisions that have been made from time to time. Please use the published copy of the Academic Catalog as your guide but remember the online version is the authoritative one. 1 St. Andrews University, a Branch of Webber International University FALL 2016 Thursday-Sunday August 15 - 19 New Student Orientation Monday August 22 First Day of Academic Term Registration Sandhills classes and Monday Main Campus night classes will meet Tuesday August 23 Classes Main Campus Begin Wednesday September 7 Last day to add a Demi Semester One or Semester long course. Last day to drop a Demi Semester One or Semester long course without a grade of "W". (After this date, there will be a $10 charge to add or drop). Thursday September 8 Grades of “W” begin Wednesday September 14 Demi One Mid Term Grades Due Friday September 16 Last day to withdraw from a Demi-Semester One course with a "W" grade Monday September 26 Check Points Due Monday – Wednesday September 26 – 28 Pass Fail for Demi Semester One Courses Wednesday September 28 Spring and Summer Semester Incompletes become “F” if not Removed Wednesday October 5 Last Day Demi One Thursday – Sunday October 6 – 9 Fall Break Monday October 10 First Day Demi Two Friday October 14 Mid Semester Grades and Demi One Grades Due Friday October 14 Last Day to add Demi Semester Two course; last day to drop a Demi Semester Two course without a grade of "W." (After this date, there will be a $10 charge to add or drop). Monday – Friday October 24 – Nov 4 Advisement period for Advanced Registration Spring 2017 Friday November 4 Demi Two Mid Term Grades Due Friday November 4 Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W" grade for Demi Semester Two or Semester long courses Monday November 7 Grades of WP/WF begin if a student Withdraws from a Semester long course Monday – Friday November 7 – 11 Pass-Fail for Demi Semester Two and Semester long courses Tuesday November 15 Check Points Due Wednesday – Sunday November 23 – 27 Thanksgiving Break Monday November 28 Last Day Demi Two Friday December 2 Last Class Day Main Campus Semester long Classes: Last day to withdraw from a semester long course – 2 St. Andrews University, a Branch of Webber International University grades of WP or WF apply Monday – Friday December 5 – 9 Final Examinations Friday December 9 Last day of academic term Saturday December 10 Dorms close; 10:00 a.m. Monday December 12 Grades due (12:00 noon) Spring 2017 Monday - Tuesday January 9 – 10 Orientation for New Students Tuesday January 10 First Day of Academic Term, First Class Day on Sandhills Campus Tuesday January 10 Registration – Main Campus Wednesday January 11 First Class Day – Main Campus Monday January 16 Martin Luther King Day of Service No classes St. Andrews @ Sandhills Friday January 20 Last day to add a Demi Semester I or Semester long course. Last day to drop a Demi Semester One or Semester long course without a grade of "W". (After this date, there will be a $10 charge to add or add). Tuesday January 24 “W” grades begin Monday January 30 Last day to withdraw from a course with a grade of "W" for Demi Semester One Friday February 3 Demi 1 Mid Term Grades Due Tuesday February 7 Check Points Due Monday – Wednesday February 13 – 15 Pass Fail for Demi Semester 1 Courses Wednesday February 15 Fall Semester Incompletes become “F” if not Removed not Removed Friday February 24 Last day of Demi One Monday February 27 First day of Demi Two Friday March 3 Last Day to add Demi Two class or to drop Demi Two without a grade of “W” ($10 charge to charge to Add/drop after this date). “W” grades begin for D2 D2 Saturday – Sunday March 4 – 12 Spring Break Tuesday March 14 Mid semester Grades due for Semester and Final Final grades for Demi 1due; Friday March 24 Demi 2 Mid Term Grades Due Tuesday – Friday March 27 – April 7 Advisement for Advanced Registration Fall 2017 Monday April 10 Grades of WP or WF begin if student withdraws Monday – Thursday April 10 - 13 Pass Fail for Demi Two and Semester long courses courses Thursday April 13 Check Points due Friday April 13 Last Day to withdraw from a Demi Semester Two or Semester long Two or Semester long courses with a "W" 3 St. Andrews University, a Branch of Webber International University Friday, Monday April 14, 17 Easter Break Friday April 21 Last day of Demi 2 Thursday April 27 Last Class Day: Last Day to withdraw from a semester long course: grades of WP or WF apply apply Friday April 28 Study Day Saturday , Mon-Thur April 29 – May 1 – 4 Final Exams Thursday May 4 Senior Grades due 10:00 a.m. Friday May 5 Baccalaureate Saturday May 6 Commencement Monday May 8 Grades Due at 12:00 noon Table of Contents Statement of Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination ....................................................................... 12 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 Student Rights .......................................................................... 12 Drug-Free Workplace .................................................................................................................................................. 12 Webber International University/St. Andrews ............................................................................................................. 13 Heritage of St. Andrews .............................................................................................................................................. 14 Webber International University History .................................................................................................................... 14 Mission ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 About the St. Andrews Branch Campus ...................................................................................................................... 15 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 The Students ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 The Faculty .............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Location ................................................................................................................................................................... 16 About the Campus ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Assessment .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 Admission .................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Admission Requirements ............................................................................................................................................. 17 Fresh Start .................................................................................................................................................................... 18 International Student Admission ................................................................................................................................. 20 Requirements for International Students ..................................................................................................................... 20 Second Degrees ........................................................................................................................................................... 21 Transfer Admission ..................................................................................................................................................... 21 Military Students ......................................................................................................................................................... 21 Educational Opportunities for Non-Traditional Students ............................................................................................ 22 Adult/Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs - Admission .................................................................................... 22 Sandhills Program (Educational Opportunities for Non-Traditional Students) ........................................................... 23 Online Degree Program ............................................................................................................................................... 23 4 St. Andrews University, a Branch of Webber International University Online Academic Support Services ......................................................................................................................... 25 Student Access to Day