Fairfield University Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 i Table of Contents 2013-14 Academic Calendar . 2 A Message from the President . 5 Fairfield University Mission . 6 Fairfield University Overview . 7 Diversity Vision Statement . 7 Overview - Resources & Services . 7 Academic Resources . 7 Academic Advisor . 7 Officef o Exploratory Academic Advising . 8 Academic Support Programs . 8 Aloysius P . Kelley, S .J . Center . 8 DiMenna-Nyselius Library . 8 International Students . 8 Early Learning Center . 9 Arts and Minds Programs . 9 Student Handbook . 9 Computing Services . 9 Information Technology Services (ITS) . 9 Accreditations . 10 Compliance Statements and Notifications . 11 Admission Policies And Procedures . 12 Freshman Admission . 12 Early Action/Early Decision . 12 Academic Scholarship . 13 Wait List . 13 Alumni Relatives . 13 Deferred Admission . 13 Transfer Admission . 13 International Students . 14 Part-Time Degree Seeking Students . 14 Personal and Professional Enrichment . 14 Articulation Agreements . 15 Tuition, Fees And Financial Aid . 16 Tuition & Fees . 16 Financial Aid . 17 Scholarships . 21 Academic Policies . 36 Normal Academic Progress . 36 Academic Year . 36 Academic Expectations . 36 Full-Time Status . 36 Credit Hours . 36 Class Ranking System . 36 Degree Requirements . 37 Academic Progress . 37 Residency Requirement . 37 Registration Requirement . 37 Graduation Information . 37 Attendance . 38 Grading System . 38 ii Grades . 38 Grade Point Value . 39 Incomplete . 39 Course Load . 39 Withdrawal from Courses . 39 Repeat Course Policy . 39 Transfer Credit . 39 Early Alerts, Midterm Estimates and Final Alerts . 40 Grade Reports . 40 Disruption of Academic Progress . 40 Academic Probation . 40 Academic Dismissal . 40 Voluntary Withdrawal . 40 Readadmission after a Voluntary Withdrawal . 41 Medical Withdrawal . 41 Readadmission after Medical Withdrawal . 42 Credits From Other Institutions . 42 Advanced Placement . 43 Higher Level International Baccalaureate Courses . 43 College Courses Completed While in High School . 44 Leave of Absence . 44 Transcripts . 44 Academic Freedom And Responsibility . 44 Freedom of Expression . 44 Student Rights . ..