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Walden University2018–2019 WaldenUniversity StudentHandbookSeptember 2018
Welcome to the Student HandbookInformation in this version of the Walden University Student Handbook is effectiveas of August 26, 2018, unless otherwise noted. Section 1. IntroductionSection 2. About Walden UniversitySection 3. Student Expectations and ResponsibilitiesSection 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and EnrollmentSection 5. Tuition and Financial AidSection 6. Academic Progress and Grading PoliciesSection 7. Learning Modalities and ResourcesSection 8. Student Support ServicesWalden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission,https://hlcommission.org/.Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, andemployment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnicorigin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services andmakes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requestingaccommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Officeof Disability Services at disability@mail.waldenu.edu.Walden University publications, including the Catalog and Student Handbook, representcurrent curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. Thesemay be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university's sole discretion tocarry out the university's purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of thisdocument, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in theuniversity constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract. 2018 Walden University, LLC2018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page i
ContentsWelcome to the Student Handbook . iContents . iiWhat's New? (September 2018) . viiiSection 1. Introduction .1A Message for Students.1About the Student Handbook .2Navigation .2Content.2Walden Offices .2Disability Services .3Where to Look .3Section 2. About Walden University .6About Walden University.6History .7Vision, Mission, and Goals .11Vision.11Mission .11Goals .11University Outcomes .11University Values .12Values .12College and School Mission and Vision Statements .13Social Change .18Accreditation .19Licensure .20California .20Florida .22Georgia .22Illinois .22Indiana .22Iowa .22Kansas .23Kentucky.23Maryland .23Minnesota .23Oregon .23Pennsylvania .23South Carolina .24Texas .24Washington, DC .24Washington .252018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page ii
Legal Information .25Privacy Policy .25Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers .36Walden Awards and Honoraria .37Honoraria for Research Publications and Presentations .37Undergraduate Academic Recognition .38Honorary Degrees .39Walden Awards .40UVM Dual Degree.41Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities .42Student Conduct and Responsibilities .42Drug and Alcohol Policy .43Code of Conduct .43Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations .47Student Appeals and Grievances .49Professional Competence .53Confidentiality .55Student Guidelines for the Classroom .55Student Attendance and Engagement .55Participation in Online Discussion .59Student Responsibility for Technology .60Student Responsibility for Technology Backup Plan .61Walden's Grading Policy .62Late Assignments .62Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints .63Petitions for Policy Exceptions .64Student Education Records .65Changes to Personal Information .65Notification of FERPA Rights .65Disclosure of Student and Alumni Information .67Student Address, Telephone, and Name Change Requests .67Student Identification Cards .68Section 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment .69Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .69At-A-Glance Calendar .69Quarter-Based Programs.70Semester-Based Programs .71Registration Policies .75Admission Policies .77Misrepresentation of Credentials .77Second Graduate Degree .78Admission Requirements .78Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students .79Certificate Admission Requirements .80Doctoral Admission Requirements .812018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page iii
Education Specialist Admission Requirements .81Master's Admission Requirements .82Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .82Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.83Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .83Reading K–12 Endorsement Requirements .84Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements .85Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions .105Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program .106Changing Degree Programs .107Conditional Admission .108Deferring Admission .110English Proficiency.110Gaining Readmission .111Minimum Credit Requirements for Academic Programs .114Non-Degree-Seeking Students .114Prior Learning Credit .116Transfer of Credit .124Anne Arundel Community College .125Bethel University .125The Belanger School of Nursing .125Bow Valley College.126Center for Financial Training .126College of Southern Maryland .126Ivy Tech .126Jersey College .126Madison Area Technical College .126Manchester Community College .126Memorial School of Nursing - Albany Memorial Hospital .126Montgomery College .126NHTI.126Penn Foster .126St. Jude College .127St. Francis Medical Center .127St. Joseph School of Nursing .127Credit Hour Policy .149Enrollment Requirements .151Certificate Time to Completion .152Continuous Enrollment Policy.152Enrollment Options .152Enrollment Status .152Maximum Course Registration Limit .153Minimum Credits Earned at Walden Toward Bachelor's Degree .154Minimum Years of Enrollment at Walden Toward Graduate Degrees .154Enrollment Verification.154Section 5. Tuition and Financial Aid .1562018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page iv
Tuitions and Fees .156Semester-Based Programs for 2017–2018 (Tuitions and Fees) .156Quarter-Based Programs for 2017–2018 .161Payment Deadlines and Policies .171Bursar Hold.171Financial Suspension .172Special Policies .172Refund Policies .173Monthly Payment Plans .181Family Tuition Reduction .181Tuition Reduction Benefits .181Financial Aid .181Department of Education Student Loan Ombudsman .182Student Eligibility Requirements.183Financial Aid Application Process .183Financial Aid Notifications .185Finishing the Program and Repaying the Loans .189Federal Financial Aid Limits .192Loan Default .193State Grant Aid .194Private Education Loans .194Other Considerations for Financial Aid.197Financial Aid Programs .198Federal Programs .198Other Funding Options .233Scholarships .234Research Funding Opportunities .235Section 6. Academic Progress and Grading Policies .237Academic Progress .237Academic Progress Benchmarks (Chart) .237Academic Warning and Dismissal .284Doctoral Candidacy .285Doctoral Writing Assessment .285Leave of Absence .287Master's Along the Way .291Withdrawing From the University.291Undergraduate Academic Renewal .293Grading .295Course Grading Scales.295Degree Audit, Completion, and Graduation .297Grade Appeal .299Grades of Incomplete.300Grade Point Average .300KAM Grades and Credit Award .302Progress Grading .303Repeating a Course .3042018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page v
Transcript Requests .305Section 7. Learning Modalities and Resources .306Instructional Delivery Models .306Courses .306Knowledge Area Modules (KAM) .307Learning and Research Resources .312Academic Residencies and Requirements .312Doctoral Research Sequence .410Field Experiences .416Optional Practicum Experience .431Final Projects .433ePortfolios .433Final Projects: MS in Health Informatics Scholarly Project .435Final Projects: Master's Thesis .435Education Specialist (EdS) .436Final Projects: DBA Doctoral Study .436Final Projects: EdD Capstone: Project Study .438Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Practicum Course Description and Requirements.440Capstone Research: Dissertation or Doctoral Study.440Foundational Activities .451Foundational Activities: Undergraduate Students .452Foundational Activities: Graduate Students .452Program of Study .452Professional Development Plan .452Institutional Review Board.456Institutional Review Board: Scope of Authority .456Institutional Review Board: Membership.457Institutional Review Board: Information Required for Review .457ScholarWorks .458Transition Points .458Other Undergraduate Options .459Undergraduate Minors .459Section 8. Student Support Services .461Academic Advising Team .461Academic Integrity and Student Affairs .462Admissions .462Alumni Relations.462Bursar .463Career Services .464Center for Academic Excellence .464Library .464Writing Center .465Academic Skills Center .466Center for Degree Acceleration .4672018–2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018)Page vi
Awarding Credit for Learning in Nonaccredited Institutional Settings .467Disability Services .469Face-to-Face Residencies .469Online Environment .470Requesting Leniency Based on Illness or Injury .470Faculty Services .471Communicating With Instructors .473Faculty Mentoring and Teaching Responsibilities .473Faculty Mentoring for KAM Students.474Faculty Members' Accessibility .474Faculty Members' Contact Information .475Faculty Members' Availability .475Faculty Members' Discussion Participation .475Financial Aid Office .476International Student Support.
2018-2019 Walden University Student Handbook (September 2018) Page i Welcome to the Student Handbook Information in this version of the Walden University Student Handbook is effective as of August 26, 2018, unless otherwise noted.
