January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 Rev. 12/22/2015 2016 14200 Goldenwest Street Westminster CA 92683 www.uuc.edu1 714.903.2762 TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ................................................................................................................. 5 ABOUT UNION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA ................................................................................................................................ 6 University Mission ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Goals ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Institutional Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Educational Objectives ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Degree Options ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 Statement of Faith .................................................................................................................................................................................. 8 University History .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Course Formats ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Method of Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Hours of Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Holiday Schedule ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Languages of Instruction .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Academic Freedom ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Student Services .................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Housing Policy ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Notice of Non-Discriminatory Policy .......................................................................................................................................... 14 Disclosure of California Approval................................................................................................................................................. 14 Catalog Update ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Review Documents Prior to Signing ............................................................................................................................................ 15 Financial Disclosure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Non-Accreditation Disclosure ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 Questions and Complaints ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 Academic and Administrative Calendar 2016 ......................................................................................................................... 15 UNIVERSITY POLICIES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18 GENERAL POLICIES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 18 Course Numbering .............................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Catalog Number ................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 ADMISSIONS............................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 Admissions ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Language Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Transcripts from Foreign Institutions ........................................................................................................................................ 19 Technical Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Admission Components .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Instructions for Applying Online .................................................................................................................................................. 20 Orientation ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Evaluation Process ............................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Readmission .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 TRANSFER OF CREDIT........................................................................................................................................................................... 22 2 Maximum Transfer Credits ............................................................................................................................................................. 22 NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFERABILITY OF CREDITS AND CREDENTIALS EARNED AT our institution ..... 22 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 23 CHALLENGE EXAMS POLICY ............................................................................................................................................................... 23 VISA SERVICES .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 FINANCIAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Tuition Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Fees 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