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2020-2021UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIXONLINEACADEMIC CATALOGVolume 54July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 catalogWith Updates Added:May 1, 2021(see addenda pages for a summary of updates added by month)“As we move to meet the educational needs of working adults in a mobile society, our conception of the university must extendbeyond place and embrace process. An adult university cannot be campus bound, rather its borders must be defined by the lives ofits students.”Dr. John G. SperlingFounder
Information contained in this catalog is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Phoenix without prior notification.Unless specifically stated otherwise in a particular Catalog policy, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the information contained in this catalog and any other material, the information contained in the catalog shall take precedence.The University of Phoenix is not responsible for information or claims made by individuals not affiliated with the University that iscontrary to University of Phoenix published material.Annual Security Report NoticeThe University of Phoenix annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery Actcrimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, and on publicproperty within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes information on the sexoffender registry, institutional policies and programs concerning alcohol and other drugs, crime prevention measures, the reportingof crimes, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and other related matters. The annual security report is available at bout uopx/Annual-Security-Report.pdf. If you'd like a papercopy of the report, please contact a Campus Safety Coordinator to request one.
.ADDENDUM - SUMMARY OF POLICY UPDATES ADDED TO THE CATALOG ON MAY 1, 2021.GENERAL POLICY UPDATES. The College of Nursing Programs section was updated. (see UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX)The Enrollment Status sections was- updated. (see ACADEMIC POLICIES)The Nursing Accreditation section was updated. (see CONSUMER INFORMATION)The Student Address Changes section was updated. (see STUDENTS’ RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)The Accreditation - College of Nursing Programs section was updated. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OFNURSING) The Accreditation - College of Nursing Programs section was updated. (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF NURSING) The Facilities section was updated. (see FACILITIES) The University Administration section was updated. (see UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION).PROGRAM POLICY UPDATES. The General Education Requirements for the BSB for Students Obtaining an Associates En-Route Credential section was updated for theBSB. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) The Academic Progression section was updated for the BSM. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ANDINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) The Program Description was updated for the BSN and the BSN-CB. (see UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF NURSING) The Program Description was updated for the MSN/INF, MSN/INF (Bridge), MSN/ADM, MSN/ADM (Bridge), MSN/NED, MSN/NED (Bridge), MSN/FNP, MSN/FNP (Bridge), MSN/FNP (California), and the MSN/FNP (California) (Bridge). (see GRADUATEPROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF NURSING) The Program Purpose Statement was updated for the MSC/CCMH, MSC/CCMH (California), MSC/CCMH (Nevada), and MSC/CCMH (Arizona). (see GRADUATE PROGRAMS - COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES)
University of Phoenix, 2020-2021.TABLE OF CONTENTS.ADDENDUM - SUMMARY OF POLICY UPDATES ADDED TO THE CATALOG ON MAY 1, 2021. iiiGENERAL POLICY UPDATES . iiiPROGRAM POLICY UPDATES. iiiUNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX . 1Official School Colors .Ownership Information.Our Mission Statement .Our Purpose .Accreditation and Affiliations.Academic Programs, Facilities and Instructional Personnel Information .Academic Programs .University Library .Current Resources of the University Library .111123334THE UNIVERSITY’S TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL. 5Active Learning . 5Collaboration. 5Emphasis on Application and Relevance . 5University Learning Goals. 5Curriculum . 5Awarding Credit Hours. 5Access and Convenience of Time and Place . 6Program Format. 6Class Size. 6Learning Teams. 6Technology Enhanced Courses. 7Faculty . 7Employee Screening. 7Student Technology Recommendations and Competencies . 7MyPhoenix: Student Portal . 8Classroom Recording Policy. 9Institutional Assessment Policy . 9Competency-Based Education Programs and Courses . 10UNIVERSITY POLICIES. 11Course Attendance Policy .Leave of Absence .University Withdrawal .Academic Program Re-Entry .Holiday Calendar .Course Equivalencies .Course Cancellation .Directed Study .Concurrent Enrollment.111212131313141414i
University of Phoenix, 2020-2021Multiple University Credentials.Maximum Credit Limits .Course Credits .Student Identification .Name and Social Security Number Changes .Letter Request .Forms.Record Maintenance.Course Audit Policy.Servicemember Readmission .Military Deployment .Transient Student Policy .Preferred Transfer Institution Policy Exceptions .Acceptable Transfer Activity .Evaluation of Transfer Activity .Approved Institutional Accrediting Bodies for Transfer Activities and Admission Requirements.Course Waivers .Articulation Agreements.Do Not Call Policies .Institutional Review Board .Research, Scholarship, and Surveys.COVID-19 Related Interim Policy 02121CONSUMER INFORMATION . 23ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX .Accreditation, Licensures, Reviews and Approvals .General Contact Information.Student Borrowing .Graduation Rates.Retention Rates .Student Diversity.Title II of Higher Education Act-Academic Year 2016-2017.Federal Financial Aid Application Process.Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid Programs .Victims of Natural Disaster.Grant Programs .Scholarships .Loans .Financial Aid Awarding .Cost of Attendance .Other Resources.Grade-Level Determination.Verification .Professional Judgment .Conflicting Information .Satisfactory Academic Progress .Student Financial Responsibilities, Policies and Options .Financial Policies 7
University of Phoenix, 2020-2021Tuition Refund Policy .Financial Options .Military Benefits .Federal Financial Aid Counseling .Federal Loan Repayment .Financial Aid Disbursements .Program Changes at the University .Determining Enrollment at the University .Course Attendance Policy .Withdrawing from the University .Leave of Absence .Return of Title IV Policy .Consumer Policies and Codes of Conduct .Solomon Act .Student Loan Code of Conduct .Student Code of Conduct .Consumer Privacy Policy .State Authorization and Contact Information for Filing Complaints .Copyright Infringement and Peer-to-Peer File Sharing Policy .Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy (DMCA) .Register to Vote .
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ONLINE ACADEMIC CATALOG Volume 54 July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 catalog With Updates Added: May 1, 2021 (see addenda pages for a summary of updates added by month) “As we move to meet the educational needs of working adults in a mobile society, our conception of the uni
