2010-2011 Louisburg College Catalog Louisburg College is an accredited, coeducational, residential, two-year college affiliated with the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Louisburg College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement listed in the catalog at any time without prior notification. 1 2010 Catalog Academic Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 5 General Information ................................................................................................................................... 7 Letter From The President ........................................................................................................................ 7 An Introduction To Louisburg College ...................................................................................................... 8 Summer School. ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Louisburg College’s Vision, Mission And Values ....................................................................................... 9 Heritage Of Louisburg College ................................................................................................................ 10 Campus And Buildings ............................................................................................................................. 13 Facilities And Special Support Services ................................................................................................... 14 Gifts To Louisburg College ...................................................................................................................... 15 Endowments ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Scholarships And Grants ......................................................................................................................... 17 Admission To The College ........................................................................................................................ 26 Admissions Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 26 Transfer Applicants ................................................................................................................................. 27 Re‐Admission Of Former Students .......................................................................................................... 27 Joint Enrollment ...................................................................................................................................... 28 International Students ............................................................................................................................ 29 Learning Partners .................................................................................................................................... 30 2 Enrollment Deposit ................................................................................................................................. 31 Nondiscrimination Policy ........................................................................................................................ 32 Expenses And Financial Aid .................................................................................................................... 33 Cost Of Education.................................................................................................................................... 33 Payment Plans And Financial Arrangements .......................................................................................... 33 Financial Aid: General Eligibility Requirements ...................................................................................... 35 Grants And Scholarships ......................................................................................................................... 36 Loan Programs ........................................................................................................................................ 37 Federal Work Study Program .................................................................................................................. 38 Veterans .................................................................................................................................................. 38 Financial Aid Program Refund Policy ...................................................................................................... 38 Student Life ............................................................................................................................................... 39 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 39 Student Organizations ............................................................................................................................ 39 Joel Porter Counseling Center ................................................................................................................. 40 Religious Life ........................................................................................................................................... 41 Cultural Activities .................................................................................................................................... 41 Intramurals .............................................................................................................................................. 41 Student Conduct And Campus Regulations ............................................................................................ 42 Hea Institutional Requirements .............................................................................................................. 42 Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program ............................................................................................ 42 Student Involuntary Medical Withdrawal Policy .................................................................................... 48 Athletics .................................................................................................................................................. 50 Academic Information .............................................................................................................................. 53 Academic Policies And Procedures ......................................................................................................... 53 Academic Advising .................................................................................................................................. 53 Application For Degree ........................................................................................................................... 53 Attendance, Course Participation, And Performance Expectations. ...................................................... 53 Registration ............................................................................................................................................. 56 Satisfactory Academic Progress .............................................................................................................. 57 Louisburg College Academic Grievance Procedure ................................................................................ 59 Academic Standards ................................................................................................................................ 61 3 Communication Of Information .............................................................................................................. 62 E‐Mail And Campus Post Office .............................................................................................................. 62 Portals ..................................................................................................................................................... 62 Fair And Accurate Credit Transactions Act (Facta) ................................................................................. 62 Recognition For Exceptional Achievements ............................................................................................ 64 Awards .................................................................................................................................................... 65 Curriculum Description ........................................................................................................................... 68 Instructional Methods ............................................................................................................................. 68 Academic Support ................................................................................................................................... 68 Overview Of Academic Programs ........................................................................................................... 70 Degree Programs ...................................................................................................................................