THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS 2010– 2011 Bulletin of Wake Forest College and the Schools of Business of Wake Forest University Announcements for 2010-2011 New Series June 2010 Volume 110, Number 3 THE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS Wake Forest College and the Schools of Business of Wake Forest University ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2010/2011 www.wfu.edu The course offerings and requirements of the undergraduate schools are continually under examination, and revisions are expected. This Bulletin presents the offerings and requirements in effect at the time of publication and in no way guarantees that the offerings and requirements will remain the same. Every effort is made to provide advance information of any changes. BULLETINS of Wake Forest University (USPS 078-320) are mailed in July, August, October, November and December by the Office of Creative Services, Wake Forest University, PO Box 7205 (1834 Wake Forest Road), Winston-Salem, NC 27109- 7205. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to BULLETIN of Wake Forest University, Director of Admissions, PO Box 7305, Winston-Salem, NC 27109-7305. 1 The Academic Calendar The Academic Calendar Fall semester 2010 August 19 Thursday Move-in day for new students* August 20-23 Friday-Monday Orientation for new students August 21-22 Saturday-Sunday Residence halls open for returning students* August 23-24 Monday-Tuesday Check in/Registration August 25 Wednesday Classes begin September 8 Wednesday Last day to add courses** September 16 Thursday Opening Convocation September 29 Wednesday Last day to drop courses** October 15 Friday Fall break October 20 Wednesday Midterm grades due November 24-28 Wednesday-Sunday Thanksgiving holiday* November 29 Monday Classes resume December 3 Friday Classes end December 4 Saturday Reading Day December 6-11 Monday-Saturday Examinations December 11 Saturday All residence halls close* Dec. 12-Jan. 7 Winter recess Spring semester 2011 January 8 Saturday Residence halls open* January 9-11 Sunday-Tuesday Orientation for new students Residence halls open* January 11 Tuesday Check in/Registration January 12 Wednesday Classes begin January 17 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day—no classes January 26 Wednesday Last day to add courses** February 16 Wednesday Last day to drop courses** February 17 Thursday Founders’ Day Convocation March 5-13 Saturday-Sunday Spring break* March 9 Wednesday Midterm grades due March 14 Monday Classes resume April 22 Friday Good Friday—no classes April 27 Wednesday Classes end April 28 Thursday Reading Day April 29-30 Friday-Saturday Examinations May 2-5 Monday-Thursday Examinations* May 15 Sunday Baccalaureate May 16 Monday Commencement* * Consult Residence Life and Housing for schedule of opening and closing times. ** For courses taught in less than the full term’s duration (e.g., 7.5 week classes), proportional drop and add deadlines will be in effect. 2 Table of Contents The University ................................................................................................................ 6 Buildings and Grounds .............................................................................................................................................7 Information Systems ..................................................................................................................................................8 Libraries .......................................................................................................................................................................9 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................................................... 10 The Undergraduate Schools .................................................................................................................................. 11 Wake Forest College ................................................................................................... 12 Statement of Purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Honor System .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Summary of Computing Rights and Responsibilities........................................................................................ 13 Student Complaints ................................................................................................................................................ 15 History and Development ..................................................................................................................................... 16 Procedures ................................................................................................................... 17 Admission/Application .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Early Decision .......................................................................................................................................................... 18 Admission of Students with Disabilities .............................................................................................................. 18 Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP ........................................................................ 18 Admission of Transfer Students ............................................................................................................................ 18 Student Health Information Summary Form/Immunization Policy .............................................................. 19 Expenses ................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Dining Choices ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Refunds ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Housing .................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Off-Campus Housing Policy ................................................................................................................................. 25 Student Health Service ........................................................................................................................................... 25 Orientation and Advising ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Registration .............................................................................................................................................................. 26 Classification ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 Part-time Students .................................................................................................................................................. 27 Class Attendance ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Auditing Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 27 Dropping a Course ................................................................................................................................................. 27 Drop/Add of Partial-Semester Courses ............................................................................................................... 28 Withdrawal............................................................................................................................................................... 28 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................................... 28 Grading ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Dean’s List ................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Repetition of Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Probation .................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Requirements for Continuation ............................................................................................................................ 30 Requirements for Readmission ............................................................................................................................