2020-21 ACADEMIC BULLETIN - UNDERGRADUATE Jubilee Hall, Fisk University FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 1 2020 -2021 UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN The information in this bulletin is made as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Students are responsible for informing themselves of, and satisfactorily meeting, all requirements pertinent to their relationship with the University. The University reserves the right to make changes as circumstances demand with reference to academic standing, admission, attendance, candidacy, conduct, curriculum, graduation, registration, and tuition and fees. FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 2 ABOUT THE BULLETIN This Bulletin represents the most current POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION information available at the time of publication. As Fisk University does not discriminate on the basis Fisk University continues to provide the highest of race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual quality of intellectual and leadership development orientation, religion, national origin or disability in opportunities, the curriculum is always expanding the administration and operation of its admission to meet the changes in graduate and professional and educational policies, programs and activities. training as well as the changing demands of the An equal opportunity employer, Fisk University global workforce. New opportunities will arise and, adheres to federal, state and local government subsequently, modifications may be made to employment guidelines. Qualified individuals existing programs and to the information contained with disabilities may not, on the basis of disability, in this Bulletin without prior notice. Thus, while the be denied admission (including re-admission) or provisions of this Bulletin will be applied as stated, be subjected to discrimination in admission, re• Fisk University retains the right to change the admission or recruitment by the University in policies and programs contained herein at its violation of 34 C.F.R. § 104.42(a). discretion. ACCREDITATION The Bulletin is not an irrevocable contract between Fisk University and a student. Updated versions of Fisk University is accredited by The Commission on this Bulletin may be accessed online at Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and www.fisk.edu. Students are encouraged to maintain Schools to award the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), a positive working relationship with faculty Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Bachelor of Music (B.M.), academic advisors who can effectively help them and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees. 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FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Bulletin ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Fisk University Academic Calendars, 2020-2021 ....................................................................................... 9 Welcome .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 General Information ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Vision ................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Mission .............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Learning and Living at Fisk............................................................................................................................ 16 Degrees Offered .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Public Safety .................................................................................................................................................... 16 Policy and Procedures on Bias and Hate Crimes ....................................................................................... 16 Policy Governing Fraternities and Sororities .............................................................................................. 19 Library and University Services ..................................................................................................................... 21 ADA Compliance ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Academic Excellence & Student Performance .......................................................................................... 23 L.E.A.D. Program ............................................................................................................................................. 23 Career Development and Leadership .......................................................................................................... 24 Counseling Services ........................................................................................................................................ 24 International Programs .................................................................................................................................. 26 Veterans Affairs ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Admissions ....................................................................................................................................................... 26 Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................... 26 Early Admission ............................................................................................................................................... 27 Conditional Admission ................................................................................................................................... 27 Advanced Placement ..................................................................................................................................... 28 International Baccalaureate Credits ............................................................................................................ 29 Non-Degree Seeking Students ...................................................................................................................... 30 FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN 4 International Students Admissions .............................................................................................................. 32 Academic Forgiveness Policy ........................................................................................................................ 33 Statute of Limitations .................................................................................................................................... 34 Financial Aid .................................................................................................................................................... 34 Federal Financial Aid Grant Programs ........................................................................................................ 34 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ..................................................................................... 35 Federal Pell Grant ........................................................................................................................................... 35 Federal Direct Education Loan Program ..................................................................................................... 36 Opportunity Grant ........................................................................................................................................... 36 Federal Work-Study Program ........................................................................................................................ 36 Federal Perkins Loans .................................................................................................................................... 36 Payment of Tuition.......................................................................................................................................... 37 Description of Selected Fees......................................................................................................................... 38 Tuition, Room and Board Refund Policy ..................................................................................................... 40 Planning a Fisk University Education ........................................................................................................... 40 New Student Orientation ............................................................................................................................... 40 Placement Tests