Minerva Schools at KGI Undergraduate Student Handbook 2020-21 Table of Contents Table of Contents Notice to Students Introduction Mission and Values Our Mission: Nurturing critical wisdom for the sake of the world Our Guiding Principles Our Integrated Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Our History A Brief History of Minerva A Brief History of KGI Accreditation Academic Calendar Foundation Year (First Year/San Francisco) Second, Third and Fourth Year (Seoul / Berlin / London) Hyderabad / Buenos Aires / Taipei Calendar Manifest (for Graduating Seniors in Class of M2021) Calendar Financial Information Tuition and Fees, 2020-21 Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 1 Estimated Annual Costs Security Deposit Manifest Costs Part-time Study and Deviations from the Four-Year Program Exceeding 120 Credit Hours The Global Rotation Payments Payment Dates Payment Instructions Late Payments and Late Fees Installment Payment Plan Withdrawal and Refund Schedule Leave of Absence Payments Financial Aid Financial Aid Application Process for Current Students Financial Aid and Part-Time Study Financial Aid and Housing Allocations External Scholarships Awarded to Students Financial Aid Audit Non-Qualified Scholarship Tax Withholdings Student Services Student ID Cards Student Mail Safety/Emergency Response Student Health Health Insurance and Medical Care Students’ Responsibility for Their Health: Self-Management and Wellness Global Student Services/Visas F-1 Student Visas Courseload Requirements and Exceptions Compliance with Reporting Requirements through SEVIS Consequences of Continued Academic Probation or Dismissal Termination of F-1 Visa Status/Arrests Employment during F-1 Status Social Security Numbers (SSN) Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 2 Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Optional Practical Training (OPT) Presence In Country Failure to Maintain Student Status Grace Period After Graduation Accommodations for Students with Disabilities Disability Accommodation Policy Provision of Services Resources Eligibility Student Responsibility Documentation Examples of Accommodations Important Note re: Housing Accommodations Confidentiality Student Privacy Rights and Responsibilities Student Life Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Residence Halls Enrollment and Housing Commitment Pre-departure Information for Global Rotation Immunizations and Vaccinations Visas and Residency Students Visiting Global Rotation Cities When They Have Opted-Out Growth and Learning Outside the Classroom The Minerva Community Minerva Traditions and Milestone Events Cultural and Civic Immersion in the Cities Legacy Groups Student Initiatives Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Coaching and Talent Development (CTD) Associated Students of Minerva (ASM) Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Policies General Release and Waivers Local Laws Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 3 Minerva Student Code of Conduct Alcohol Policy Smoking Policy Social Media Policies Guidelines on Anonymous Postings on Social Media Computing Policies Ownership Minerva retains absolute ownership rights of the CNF resources. Privacy and Security Passwords Access to Resources Computer Loan Policy Disciplinary Procedures Sanctions Prohibited Sexual Conduct Mandatory Leave of Absence or Mandatory Non-Residential Study Criteria for Mandatory Leave Procedures for Determining Whether Mandatory Leave is Appropriate Appeal During the Mandatory Leave or Non-residential Study Return from Mandatory Leave or Non-residential Study Records Confidentiality Petition Review and Policy Committee Fines, Fees, and Other Consequences for Noncompliance with Requirements Consequences for Other Kinds of Noncompliance Academic Policies and Procedures Four-Year Curricular Structure First Year: Foundation Second Year: Direction Third Year: Focus Fourth Year: Synthesis Integrated Learning Course Academic Advising and Professional Development/Coaching MSKGI Course Offerings Majors, Minors, and Concentrations Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 4 Degree Planning Majors Concentrations Minors Intended and Declared Major(s) and Minor(s) Electives and Breadth Requirement Senior Tutorials (Non-Business Majors) Business Majors Practicum Research/Internships for Non-Business Majors The Minerva Capstone and Manifest The Academic Standards Committee Course Credit Full-Time Student Course Load Requirement Cornerstones Pass Requirement Adjusted Course Loads Leave of Absence Policy Course Registration Policies and Procedures Course Registration Process Course Adjustment Period (Upper Division) Switching Between Course Sections Dropping a Course After the Adjustment Period Alternative Course Credits Transfer Credits Credit for Prior Experiential Learning Credit for Summer and In-Semester Research/Internship Experience Class Attendance and Standards of Conduct Assessment of Student Work and Grading Policies Cornerstone Grading Letter Grades and Grade Point Equivalents Grade Point Average Calculation Incomplete Grades Other Grades and Transcript Notations Graduation Requirements Honors Academic Records Disputed Grades Policy Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 5 Academic Standing Good Standing A student is considered to be in good standing if the student: Academic Warning Academic Probation Academic Dismissal Academic Appeal Process Academic Freedom Academic Honor Code Charge of Honor Code Violation Hearing Process Sanctions Class Session Recording Retention and Access Policy General Complaint Procedures Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 6 Notice to Students The Minerva Schools at KGI (hereafter referred to as Minerva) reserves the right to make changes to policies, rules and regulations related to academic, financial, and other related matters affecting students at any time. These changes may involve such matters as tuition and fees, courses, degrees and programs offered, degree and other academic requirements, academic policies, rules pertaining to student conduct and discipline, fields or areas of concentration, and other rules and regulations applicable to students. Notification of any significant policy change is made to the student body via The Week and the Community Portal. Revisions are also made in the most current version of the Student Handbook available on the Hub. Please direct questions about the information in this Student Handbook to [email protected]. ​ Introduction Mission and Values Our Mission: Nurturing critical wisdom for the sake of the world The Minerva Schools at KGI offer an unparalleled educational program designed to prepare our students to be exceptional problem solvers and decision makers, able to work together to develop new and effective ways to address the most complex Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 7 challenges faced by society. The Minerva educational journey has been designed to enhance student learning outcomes providing an environment of deep intellectual learning paired with a breadth of experiences to develop our students holistically. The undergraduate education is interdisciplinary and multidimensional. It develops students’ intellects across disciplines, imparts critical life skills, builds professional capabilities, and reinforces key aspects of personal character. We strive to put students on a strong trajectory that continues to accelerate after graduation. Our greatest satisfaction is seeing and celebrating the accomplishments of our graduates. Our Guiding Principles These principles work with one another, adding a dimension to our work and decision making, and when all the principles work together the results are extraordinary. Being Unconventional Being Thoughtful Being Confident Being Human Being Selective Being Authentic Being Driven Our Integrated Learning Outcomes (ILOs) Minerva seeks to provide a living and learning environment that promotes personal growth and development, fosters students’ self-sufficiency, values wellness, builds community and responsibility, and prepares students for their next steps after graduation. Minerva has adopted five related learning outcomes in which students are expected to develop over time. They represent the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that students will develop through the synthesis of academic and non-academic learning experiences. We believe that learning experiences at Minerva should be holistic and cohesive so that learning in class is connected to and reinforced by learning out of class, and vice versa. Therefore the outcomes expressed here are also reflected in Habits of Mind and Foundational Concepts that are introduced and applied in the first year and throughout students’ four years of study. The five ILOs are: Minerva Schools at KGI is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). 8 Self-Management and Wellness: Students practice self-sufficiency and effective ​ ​ help-seeking, and develop skills for self-efficacy, resilience, stress management, and the capacity to balance self-care with responsibilities. Interpersonal Engagement: Students practice self-awareness and emotional ​ ​ intelligence to interact and communicate effectively with groups and individuals, and to contribute