“Student-Centered, Quality Driven” 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314 Tel: 404-880-8000 www.cau.edu “Student-Centered, Quality Driven” Table of Contents President’s Message ..........................................................................................................2 Academic Calendar ...........................................................................................................3 The University History .....................................................................................................7 Statement of Purpose ....................................................................................................9 Mission Statement .......................................................................................................10 Vision Statement .........................................................................................................10 Campus Cultural Creed ...............................................................................................12 Academic Structure .....................................................................................................13 Graduate Admissions ......................................................................................................14 Application ..................................................................................................................14 Graduate Admissions Deadline ...................................................................................14 Admissions Procedure ................................................................................................14 Graduate Record Examination ....................................................................................14 Types of Admission Standing .....................................................................................15 International Students .................................................................................................15 Visa Types Frequently Found at Clark Atlanta University ........................................16 Forms Frequently Used at Clark Atlanta University ..................................................16 Maintenance of Status .................................................................................................17 Registration ....................................................................................................................18 Registration Policy ......................................................................................................18 Dropping/Adding or Withdrawing from Courses .......................................................18 Withdrawal from the University .................................................................................18 Cross Registration .......................................................................................................19 Student Records ..........................................................................................................19 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ...............................................19 Transcripts ...................................................................................................................20 Office of Veterans Affairs ..........................................................................................21 Financial Aid ...................................................................................................................22 Students’ Rights and Responsibilities .........................................................................22 How to Apply for Financial Aid .................................................................................22 Priority Deadlines .......................................................................................................23 New Students ..............................................................................................................23 Eligibility ....................................................................................................................23 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients ........................23 Graduate and Professional Student Policy ..................................................................24 Good Academic Standing ...........................................................................................24 How Financial Aid Eligibility is Determined .............................................................24 Dependency Status ......................................................................................................25 Cost of Attending Clark Atlanta University ...............................................................25 The Financial Aid Award ............................................................................................25 Aid Awarded Based on Hours of Enrollment .............................................................25 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY i Understanding the Award Letter .................................................................................25 Federal Work Study/Loan Option ...............................................................................26 Outside Scholarships and Resources ..........................................................................26 Changes in Financial Situation ...................................................................................26 Funding for Summer Session and Study Abroad ........................................................26 Types of Financial Aid Available ...............................................................................26 Important Dates to Remember ....................................................................................30 Enrollment Services and Student Affairs .....................................................................31 General Principles Concerning Student Welfare ........................................................31 Office of the Dean of Student Affairs .........................................................................31 Office of the Associate Dean of Student Affairs ........................................................31 International Student Services ....................................................................................31 Fitness Center ..............................................................................................................32 Career Planning and Placement Services ....................................................................32 Disability Student Services .........................................................................................33 Community Services ...................................................................................................33 Commuter Student Services ........................................................................................33 Student Activities ........................................................................................................33 Health Services ...........................................................................................................34 Dining Services ...........................................................................................................35 Student Publications ....................................................................................................35 University Counseling Center .....................................................................................35 Orientation ..................................................................................................................36 Religious Life ..............................................................................................................36 Athletics and Recreational Facilities ..........................................................................36 Rights and Standards for Conduct ..............................................................................37 Due Process .................................................................................................................37 Policy on Drug-Free Environment ..............................................................................37 Academic Services and Support ....................................................................................38 Robert W. Woodruff Library ......................................................................................38 CAU Art Galleries ......................................................................................................39 Oak Ridge Associated Universities ............................................................................40 Institutes and Centers ..................................................................................................40 Academic Standards and Requirements ......................................................................41 Academic Standards ....................................................................................................41 Minimum Academic Standing ....................................................................................43 Degree Requirements ..................................................................................................43 General Requirements for the Master’s Degrees ........................................................43 General Requirements for the Specialist’s Degrees ....................................................44