CHRIST / SCHOLARSHIP / COMMUNITY / SERVICE 2017-18 Undergraduate Catalog

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Table of ContentsUndergraduate Catalog . 10Message from President . 11About the Undergraduate Catalog . 12University Structure . 14General Information . 20Academic Resources and Campus Auxiliary . 21University Libraries . 21Learning Enrichment Center . 22Accommodations for Students with Disabilities . 22Service Animals . 24Testing and Proctoring Services . 25Placement Assessment . 25Foreign Language Assessment . 26Math Placement Assessment . 26Writing Placement Assessment . 27International Student Assessment . 27Miller Analogies Test (MAT) . 27Testing Services . 27College Level Examination Program (CLEP) . 28Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) . 30Foreign Language Achievement Testing Service (FLATS) . 31Proctoring Services . 32Tutoring Services . 32Supplemental Instruction (SI) . 32Writing Center . 32Math Center . 33Undergraduate Academic Success Center . 33Vocation, Innovation, and Alumni . 34Center for Career and Calling . 34Office of Innovation . 34Noel Academy for Strengths-Based Leadership and Education . 35Campus Safety . 35Mail Services . 36University Bookstore . 36University Print and Bindery Services, Evoke, and Screen Printing . 36Information and Media Technology (IMT) . 37Support Desk . 37University Portal: home.apu.edu . 37Antivirus Protection and Security . 38

Network Access (APUWIFI) . 38Computer Labs . 38Computer Purchase and Repair . 38Internet Acceptable Use Policy . 39Student Phone Service . 39Trolley Service . 40Turner Campus Center . 41Admissions Policies . 42Undergraduate Admission to the University . 42Admission Deadlines . 43Policy Regarding False Information . 43Freshman Applicants . 43Transfer Applicants . 44General Education Information for Transfer Students . 45Homeschooled Students . 46High School Nongraduates . 46Part-time Applicants . 46Re-admission and Re-enrollment . 47Admission Status . 47Notification of Admission . 47Confirmation of Admission . 47Admission to Particular Majors . 47Veterans’ Education Benefits . 48Campus Housing . 48Proficiency Exams . 48Credit by Examination . 48Credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Exams . 49Credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) Program . 51International Students . 53American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) . 53International Students and Scholars (ISS) . 53International Undergraduate Admission . 54Financial Information . 57Financial Aid . 57Apply for Financial Aid . 57Financial Aid Policies . 58Types of Financial Aid . 62Federal Aid . 63Institutional Aid . 66Academic Scholarships . 67Academic Scholarships for First-time Freshmen . 67Academic Scholarships for Transfer Students . 69

Need-based Awards . 70APU Grant . 70Bishop Dixon Scholarship . 70Participatory/Other Awards . 71Athletic Scholarships . 71Celebrate Azusa Citizens Scholarship/Nancy Moore Scholarship . 72Forensics Scholarships . 73Multi-Ethnic Leadership Scholarship . 73Music Scholarships . 74Post-9/11 APU Yellow Ribbon Award . 74Stauffer Fellowships . 75Theater Scholarships . 75Math and Physics Fellowship . 76Outside Aid and Alternative Loans . 76Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship . 77Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Scholarship . 78TELACU Scholarship . 79State Aid . 79One Stop: Student Financial Services . 82Payment Information . 82Financial Agreement . 82Payment Plan . 83Refund Policy and Withdrawal Information . 84Student Employment . 85Tuition and Fees . 85Academic Policies and Procedures . 86Academic Integrity . 87Academic Policy Exceptions . 87Academic Probation and Dismissal . 88Re-application after Academic Dismissal . 88Attendance Regulation . 89Certificates of Distinction . 90Classification of Students . 90Concurrent Enrollment Policy . 90Correspondence Course Credit . 91Course Numbering System . 91Course Policies . 93Credit Hour Policy . 94Deans’ List . 94Declaration and Change of Majors and Minors . 95Disability Grievance Policy for Students . 95Final Examinations and Waiver Examinations . 97

Good Academic Standing . 97Grade Appeal Policy . 97Grading . 98Graduate Courses Taken by Undergraduate Students . 99Professional Courses Taken by Traditional Undergraduate StudentsNew Link . 99Graduation Requirements and Commencement . 100Incomplete Grades . 102Notification of Rights under FERPA . 102Progress Toward Degree . 103Registering for Classes . 103Add and Drop Periods . 104Instructor Drop Policy . 104Late Registration . 104Repeated Courses . 104Reservation of Rights . 105Student Records Policy . 105Study Load . 106Transfer Work . 106Undergraduate Grievance Policy . 107Waivers . 108Withdrawal from Courses . 108Withdrawal from the Un

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