DEFIANCE COLLEGE The UNDERGRADUATE catalog for 2018-2019 Academic Information | Programs | Courses | Financial Aid | Student Services Defiance College Academic Year 2018-2019 Undergraduate Academic Catalog The College reserves the right to make changes as required in course offerings, curricula, academic policies and other rules and regulations affecting students, to be effective whenever determined by the College. These changes will govern all current and formerly enrolled students. The College also reserves the right to require withdrawal of any student at any time, for reasons deemed sufficient, that will most effectively protect the welfare of its students and the interests of the College. Edited by: Agnes I. Caldwell, Ph.D. Robert Detwiler, Ph.D. With contributions from Barb Sedlock, M.L.S. 2018-2019 Defiance College Academic Calendar Fall 2018 Semester New Faculty Orientation Monday, August 13- Tuesday, August 14 Faculty Workshops Wednesday, August 15 – Friday, August 17 Fall Matriculation Ceremony Monday, August 20 Evening and Lab Classes Begin1 Monday, August 20 All Fall Classes Begin Tuesday, August 21 Add/Drop Ends (Full Term and 1st Half Classes) Friday, August 24 Labor Day Holiday (College Closed) Monday, September 3 Last Day to Withdraw (1st Half Classes) Wednesday, September 19 Last Day of 1st Half Classes Thursday, October 11 Fall Break (No Classes; College Open) Friday, October 12 Midterm Grades Due Friday, October 12 2nd Half Classes Begin Monday, October 15 1st Half Classes Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, October 16 Add/Drop Ends (2nd Half Classes) Friday, October 19 Last Day to Withdraw (Full Term Classes) Friday, October 26 Spring Semester Registration and Advising Begins Monday, October 29 Spring Semester Registration and Advising Ends Friday, November 9 Last Day to Withdraw (2nd Half Classes) Wednesday, November 14 Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) Wednesday, November 21 – Friday, November 23 Last Day of Classes Friday, November 30 Final Examinations Monday, December 3 – Friday, December 7 Final Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, December 11 College Closed for Christmas Break Monday, December 24-Tuesday, January 1 Spring 2019 Semester Evening and Lab Classes Begin Monday, January 7 All Spring Classes Begin Tuesday, January 8 Add/Drop Ends (Full Term and 1st Half Classes) Friday, January 11 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed) Monday, January 21 Last Day to Withdraw (1st Half Classes) Wednesday, February 6 Spring Break Monday, March 4 – Friday, March 8 1st Half Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, March 5 Midterm Grades Due by Noon Monday, March 11 2nd Half Classes Begin Monday, March 11 Add/Drop Ends (2nd Half Classes) Friday, March 15 Summer and Fall Registration and Advising Begins Monday, March 18 Last Day to Withdraw (Full Term Classes) Friday, March 22 Summer and Fall Registration and Advising Ends Friday, March 29 Last Day to Withdraw (2nd Half Classes) Wednesday, April 3 McMaster Symposium (No Classes; College Open) Wednesday, April 10 Good Friday (College Closed) Friday, April 19 Last Day of Classes Wednesday, April 24 Final Examinations Thursday, April 25 – Wednesday, May 1 Grades Due for Graduating Students Thursday, May 2 Commencement Saturday, May 4 Final Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, May 7 1 Evening classes are defined as those that begin at 4 pm or later. 2018-19 Defiance College Undergraduate Catalog 2 Summer 2019 Semester (Full Term, Session I and Session II) Full term and Summer I Classes Begin Monday, May 13 Add/Drop Ends (Full Term and 1st 6-Week Classes) Thursday, May 16 Memorial Day (College Closed) Monday, May 27 Last Day to Withdraw (1st 6-Week Classes) Friday, June 7 Last Day of 1st 6-Week Classes (Summer I) Friday, June 21 2nd 6-Week Classes Begin (Summer II) Monday, June 24 1st 6-Week Classes Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, June 25 Add/Drop Ends (2nd 6-Week Classes) Thursday, June 27 Independence Day (College Closed) Thursday, July 4 Last Day to Withdraw (Full Term Classes) Friday, July 5 Last Day to Withdraw (2nd 6-Week Classes) Friday, July 19 Last Day of Classes Friday, August 2 Final Grades Due by Noon Tuesday, August 6 2018-19 Defiance College Undergraduate Catalog 3 2018-19 Defiance College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018-19 Academic Calendar ..................................... 2 Renewal of Financial Aid ................................................................ 28 Awards, Grants, Scholarships and Loans .................................... 28 Introduction to Defiance College ........................... 6 Federal Financial Aid Refund/Withdrawal ................................ 29 College Mission Statement ............................................................... 6 Refund Policy ..................................................................................... 29 Defiance College Vision Statement ................................................. 6 Academic Policies Relating to Financial Aid .............................. 30 Defiance College Educational Philosophy ..................................... 6 Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid .....................31 Campus Covenant ............................................................................... 6 Student Life Services ............................................... 33 General Information .................................................. 7 Bookstore ............................................................................................ 33 Accreditation ........................................................................................ 7 Campus Security ............................................................................... 33 The Campus .......................................................................................... 7 Career Development ......................................................................... 33 System of Academic Governance ..................................................... 7 Computer Services ............................................................................ 33 History of Defiance College............................................................... 7 Counseling Center/Disability Services ........................................ 34 Traditions at Defiance College ......................................................... 7 myDC Access ...................................................................................... 34 United Church of Christ Affiliation ................................................9 Email ..................................................................................................... 34 College-Wide Policies ........................................................................9 Intercultural Relations ..................................................................... 34 College Facilities ................................................................................ 13 Music Programs ................................................................................. 34 Academic Facilities ........................................................................... 15 Office of Veteran, Transfer and Commuter Student Support 35 Student Housing Facilities .............................................................. 16 Pilgrim Library ................................................................................... 35 Residence Life/Housing ................................................................... 35 Admissions ................................................................. 17 Student Academic Support Services ............................................ 36 Campus Visit ...................................................................................... 17 Student Activities and Leadership ................................................ 36 How to Apply ..................................................................................... 17 Student Life Office/Office of the Dean of Students ................... 36 When to Apply ................................................................................... 18 Student Life Policies and Procedures ........................................... 36 Admission Requirements and Procedures for New or Transfer Accommodations Policy for Students with Disabilities .......... 36 Students ............................................................................................... 18 Admission Requirements for International Students ............... 18 Athletics ..................................................................... 37 Additional Admission Requirements for Specific Academic Men’s Varsity Sports ........................................................................ 37 Programs .............................................................................................. 19 Women’s Varsity Sports .................................................................. 38 Admission Decisions – All Students ............................................ 20 Co-Ed Sports ...................................................................................... 38 Re-Admission at Defiance College ................................................ 21 Athletic Facilities .............................................................................. 38 Re-Enrollment at Defiance College ............................................... 21 Athletic Eligibility ............................................................................. 38 Admission for Non-Degree Seeking Students ............................ 21 Athletic GPA Requirements ..........................................................