Table of Contents I. Mount Mary University ..........................................................................................................1 Mission ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Vision ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Educational Philosophy .................................................................................................................... 2 II. General Information ..............................................................................................................2 About Mount Mary University ......................................................................................................... 2 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Grace Scholars.................................................................................................................................. 4 Promise Program………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4 Academic Programs ......................................................................................................................... 5 Accreditations .................................................................................................................................. 5 Then and Now .................................................................................................................................. 6 III. Admission ..............................................................................................................................6 Admission Classifications ................................................................................................................. 7 Admission Requirements ................................................................................................................. 7 First- Year Requirements ........................................................................................................... 7 Transfer Requirements .............................................................................................................. 8 Transfer Credits ......................................................................................................................... 8 Post-Baccalaureate Requirements ............................................................................................ 8 International Student Requirements ........................................................................................ 8 Accelerated Program Requirements ......................................................................................... 9 Non-degree Seeking Requirements: Special Student Status ..................................................... 9 Tuition Deposit ........................................................................................................................ 10 Placement for New Students ................................................................................................... 10 Deferred Admission ................................................................................................................. 10 Graduate Program Admission Requirements.......................................................................... 11 Campus Visits ................................................................................................................................. 11 IV. Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................ 11 The Application Process ................................................................................................................. 11 Student Consumer Information ..................................................................................................... 12 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy........................................................................................... 12 Scholarships and Grants................................................................................................................. 12 Institutional Scholarships and Awards ........................................................................................... 13 Institutional Grants ........................................................................................................................ 14 Federal Work Study ....................................................................................................................... 14 Loans .............................................................................................................................................. 14 V. Tuition and Fees 2013/2014 ................................................................................................. 15 VI. Student Information ............................................................................................................ 15 Student Government ..................................................................................................................... 15 Student Rights and Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 15 Campus Life .................................................................................................................................... 17 Student Services ............................................................................................................................. 18 Student Activities ........................................................................................................................... 20 Cultural Activities and Opportunities ............................................................................................ 21 Organizations and Clubs ................................................................................................................ 22 Intercollegiate Athletics ................................................................................................................. 22 Recreation and Fitness ................................................................................................................... 22 VII. Academic Information .......................................................................................................... 23 Academic Programs ....................................................................................................................... 23 Student Advising ...................................................................................................................... 23 Core Curriculum ...................................................................................................................... 23 Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees ............................................................................. 25 Major Studies ................................................................................................................................. 25 Minor Studies ................................................................................................................................. 28 Concentration ................................................................................................................................ 29 Elective Courses ............................................................................................................................. 29 Graduate Courses .......................................................................................................................... 29 Pre-baccalaureate Certificate Programs ........................................................................................ 30 College in the High School-ConnectEd Program ............................................................................ 30 Youth Options ................................................................................................................................ 30 Continuing Education ..................................................................................................................... 30 VIII. Academic Policies................................................................................................................ 30 Academic Credit Policy................................................................................................................... 31 Advanced Placement ..................................................................................................................... 32 Nontraditional Means of Obtaining Credit .................................................................................... 33 Academic Honesty and Integrity .................................................................................................... 34 Academic Probation and Dismissal from the College .................................................................... 35 Academic Standing ......................................................................................................................... 36 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 36 Classification of Students ..............................................................................................................