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Undergraduateand Graduate CatalogMain Campus500 Wilcox St.Joliet, Illinois 60435Albuquerque Campus1500 Renaissance Blvd NE, Suite CAlbuquerque, New Mexico 87107www.stfrancis.edu2020 – 2022The USF catalog is printed every other year.The 2020-2022 printed document is effective for studentsentering USF Fall 2020 through Summer 2022.

The University of St. Francis is committed to equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate in admission, oraccess to, or treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,marital status, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. Further, the University of St. Francis is committed to aprogram of affirmative action to ensure access equity, and fairness in educational programs, related activities, andemployment for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities, and veterans of the Vietnamand Iraq era. The goal of the University’s program is a system of employment in which the best-qualified person ishired and continued employment is based on satisfactory job performance and the developing needs of theUniversity.Rights Reserved StatementThe provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract. The University of St. Francisreserves the right to modify, revoke, or add to any and all regulations at any time, and to cancel the registration ofany student for reason of deficiency in scholarship, unsatisfactory conduct, or for other just cause. Among otherthings, this includes the right to change credit for courses, fees charged, graduation requirements, and anyregulations affecting students whether they be academic or pertaining to student life.Financial StatementThe University makes available its most recent audited financial statements, University budget, and the IRS 990 TaxReturn for public reviews at the circulation desk of the University Library, 600 Taylor Street, Joliet, IL 60435State Authorization and Grievance Statements for Off Campus ProgramsThe University is required by certain states in which it operates to submit either authority statements or statementson complaints by students enrolled in the University’s programs offered in that state.AlabamaThe University of St. Francis receives authorization to operate a site in Birmingham Alabama by the AlabamaCommission on Higher Education, P.O. Box 302000, Montgomery, AL 36130; Telephone: 334-242-1998. TheUniversity is also approved by the Alabama Community College System Private School Licensure Department, 135South Union Street, Montgomery, Alabama, 36130. Telephone: 334-293-4500.Complaints: The Private School Licensure Division has the authority to investigate student complaints againstlicensed private postsecondary institutions. Students are required to complete their institution’s grievance/complaintprocedure prior to submitting a complaint to the Division. If the institution’s resolution is not satisfactory, a studentmay then submit a complaint to the chool-licensure/complaints/IllinoisThe Illinois Board of Higher Education authorized the University of St. Francis for all locations in Illinois.Complaints: All complaints should first attempt resolution by following the University of St. Francis complaintprocess. If an on-campus student does not feel that their complaint has been resolved through the USF ComplaintProcess, they can contact the Illinois Board of Higher Education through the Illinois Board of Higher Education(IBHE) Institutional Complaint System (http://complaints.ibhe.org/).New MexicoThe University of St. Francis receives authorization to operate at its Albuquerque, New Mexico campus by the NewMexico Higher Education Department (NMHED).Refund statement: Any student signing an enrollment agreement or making an initial deposit or payment towardtuition and fees of the institution shall be entitled to a cooling off period of at least three work days from the date ofagreement or payment or from the date that the student first visits the institution, whichever is later. During thecooling off period the agreement can be withdrawn and all payments shall be refunded. Evidence of personal2

appearance at the institution or deposit of a written statement of withdrawal for delivery by mail or other means shallbe deemed as meeting the terms of the cooling off period.Complaints: If a complaint cannot be resolved by USF, New Mexico students can contact the New Mexico HigherEducation Department (NMHED). NMHED has authority to help facilitate resolution to student complaints, onlyafter the student has utilized all internal complaint procedures at the educational institution. After receiving aStudent Complaint Form, NMHED staff will review the form and attachments. NMHED may contact the student viaemail for additional information or clarification. If the initial review falls within the purview of NMHED we shallattempt to facilitate a resolution to the complaint by sending a copy of the complaint to the institution against whichthe complaint has been made. All parties will be notified of the outcome of the /student-complaintsOnline ProgramsThe University of St. Francis is part of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA). Most statesparticipate in SARA. By doing so, institutions agree to a common set of rules for online programs operating in theirstate. Please visit https://www.nc-sara.org/directory for a list of participating states and institutions. For onlinestudents who live in SARA states: The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has the responsibility andauthority to resolve complaints against Illinois institutions including the University of St. Francis.3

University Seal, Motto, and LogoThe seal identifies the dual destiny of the University of St.Francis. The crest in the inner circle shows the arm of Christjoined with the arm of St. Francis at the base of the cross. Thissymbolizes the fusion of love between Christ and St. Francis asidentified through the motto, "Deus Meus et Omnia," "My Godand My All," which is mounted on the crest. Tower Hall, themain academic building at the University of St. Francis, shownon the right side of the crest, symbolizes learning. The fleur-delis atop the crest is representative of Mary Immaculate, thepatroness of the Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate, whofounded the university. The motto "Primo Unctio et PosteaSpeculatio," which encircles the crest, identifies the Franciscanideal of education, "Holiness First and Then Learning."The logo identifies the official name, the University of St.Francis, and is presented in a symbolic rendition of a gothicwindow, a connection to the medieval origin of universities andto the collegiate gothic architecture of Tower Hall. The officialcolors of the University are the brown of St. Francis and gold.AccreditationsUniversity of St. FrancisThe University of St. Francis is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org),a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, 230 South LaSalleStreet, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, Phone: (800) 621-7440 or (312) 263-0456; Fax: (312) 2637462 – (since 1938)The University of St. Francis is authorized to operate as a post-secondary educational institution by:The Illinois Board of Higher Education, 1 North Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 333, Springfield, IL62701; Phone: (217) 782-2551; Fax: (217) 782-8548Business ProgramsAccreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 West 119th St., Overland Park,KS 66213; (913) 339-9356; Fax: (913) 339-6226 – (since 2007)Education ProgramsNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400,Washington, DC 20036, (202) 466-7496; Fax: (202) 296-6220 – (since 2008)USF’s education programs are approved by:The Illinois State Board of Education, 100 N. First Street, Springfield, IL 62777; Phone: 277-7822221; Fax: 217-524-5928 – (since 1926)4

Nursing ProgramsUSF’s nursing programs are approved by:Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC20001; (202) 887-6791; Fax: (202) 887-8476 – (since 2005)Physician Assistant ProgramAccreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc., 12000 FindleyRoad, Suite 150, John's Creek, GA 30097, (770) 476-1224; Fax: (770) 476-1738 – (since 2000)Radiation Therapy ProgramJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive,Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; (312) 704-5300; www.jrcert.org – (since 2013)Recreation and Sport Management ProgramNational Recreation and Parks Association, Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation,Tourism, and Related Professions, National Recreation and Parks Association, 22377 Belmont RidgeRoad, Ashburn, VA 20148, (800) 626-6772; Fax: (703) 858-0794 – (since 1983)Social Work ProgramsCouncil on Social Work Education, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314-3457, (703)683-8080, Fax: (703) 683-8099 – (since 1982)Substance Abuse Counseling ProgramIllinois Certification Board (ICB) dba: Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse ProfessionalCertification Board, Inc. (IAODAPCA), 401 E. Sangamon Ave, Springfield, IL 62702, (217) 6988110, Fax: (217) 698-8234Allied Health Hospital Affiliate AccreditationsJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850,Chicago, IL 60606; (312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304USF Affiliates: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL & Swedish American Hospital,Rockford, ILJoint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2000 W.Danforth Road, Suite 130 #203 Edmond, OK 73003; (405) 285-0546; Fax: (405) 285-0579USF Affiliate: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, ILNational Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720,Rosemont, IL 60018; (773) 714-8880; Fax: (773) 714-8886USF Affiliate: Hines VA Hospital, Hines, IL You may contact NAACLS for more informationat www.naacls.org5

2020 – 2022 Academic CalendarsJoliet CampusesFALL 2020August24Classes begin at 8 a.m.September471515Add/Drop Deadline**Labor Day – No ClassesApplication Deadline for May (Spring) 2021 GraduationApplication Deadline for May (Spring) 2021 CertificatesOctober671619Fall Break – No classes*Feast of St. Francis (Observed) – Joliet Campuses ClosedModule 1 endsModule 2 beginsNovember1326-2730Withdrawal deadline for full-semester course**Thanksgiving BreakFace-to-Face Classes Transition to Online Format through End of TermDecember47-111112242528-31Last day of classes (Traditional Undergraduate)Final Exam week (M-F) begins at 8 a.m.Module 2 endsWinter CommencementChristmas Eve – Joliet Campuses ClosedChristmas Day – Joliet Campuses ClosedWinter Holiday Break – Joliet Campuses Services ReducedSPRING 2021January115151819296 New Year’s Day – Joliet Campuses ClosedApplication Deadline for August (Summer) 2021 GraduationApplication Deadline for August (Summer) 2021 CertificatesDr. King Holiday - Joliet Campuses Closed*Classes begin at 8 a.m.Add/Drop Deadline**