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About the Catalog ..................................................................................................................... 1
The Online Catalog ................................................................................................................. 1
About the University ................................................................................................................. 2
Academic Calendar 2017-2018 .............................................................................................. 2
Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 3
Campus Administration and Deans ........................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1. Requirements and Application Procedures......................................................... 5
Admission to Limited Enrollment Programs (LEP) .............................................................. 5
Freshman Admission .............................................................................................................. 5
Graduate School ...................................................................................................................... 9
International Student Admission .......................................................................................... 10
Office of Extended Studies (Summer Session, Winter Session, Freshmen Connection, PreCollege Programs, and Professional Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, and Continuing
Education Programs)............................................................................................................. 12
Readmission and Reinstatement ........................................................................................... 13
Residency Information .......................................................................................................... 15
Special Applicants ................................................................................................................ 15
Transfer Admission............................................................................................................... 16
Chapter 2. Fees, Expenses and Financial Aid ...................................................................... 19
College and Departmental Scholarships ............................................................................... 19
Explanation of Fees .............................................................................................................. 22
Merit-Based Financial Assistance ........................................................................................ 27
Need-Based Financial Assistance ......................................................................................... 30
Office of Student Financial Aid ............................................................................................ 32
Tuition and Bill Payment Information .................................................................................. 36
Undergraduate Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................... 38
Chapter 3. Campus Administration, Resources, and Student Services ............................. 40
ACADEMIC RESOURCES AND SERVICES ................................................................ 40
Academic Achievement Programs ..................................................................................... 40
Admissions ......................................................................................................................... 40
Computing Services: Division of Information Technology ............................................... 40
Education Abroad............................................................................................................... 41
Honor Societies .................................................................................................................. 43 Intercollegiate Athletics ..................................................................................................... 44
International Student and Scholar Services........................................................................ 47
Learning Assistance Service (LAS) ................................................................................... 48
Letters and Sciences ........................................................................................................... 48
Maryland Center for Undergraduate Research (MCUR) ................................................... 49
Maryland English Institute (MEI) ...................................................................................... 49
Oak Ridge Associated Universities .................................................................................... 50
Office of Extendend Studies (Summer Session, Winter Session, Freshmen Connection,
Pre-College Programs, and Professional Graduate, Post-Baccalaureate, and Continuing
Education Programs)............................................................................................................. 51
Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) .......................................................... 52
Office of the Registrar ........................................................................................................ 53
Orientation.......................................................................................................................... 53
Pre-College Programs ........................................................................................................ 53
Pre-Health Professions Advising and Programs ................................................................ 54
Pre-Law Advising Program................................................................................................ 54
Pre-Transfer Advising ........................................................................................................ 55
Student Success Office ....................................................................................................... 55
Tutoring .............................................................................................................................. 56
CAMPUS ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................ 56
Academic Affairs ............................................................................................................... 56
Division of Administration and Finance ............................................................................ 57
Equity Council ................................................................................................................... 57
Office of Diversity and Inclusion....................................................................................... 58
Office of the President ....................................................................................................... 58
Office of Undergraduate Studies ........................................................................................ 59
Student Affairs ................................................................................................................... 59
University Relations ........................................................................................................... 60
University Senate ............................................................................................................... 60
STUDENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES..................................................................... 61
Adele H. Stamp Student Union - Center for Campus Life ................................................ 61
Alumni Association............................................................................................................ 62
Book Center ....................................................................................................................... 63 Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life ....................................................................... 63
Dining Services .................................................................................................................. 64
Engagement and Activities ................................................................................................ 66
Housing: Resident Life ...................................................................................................... 66
Leadership and Community Service-Learning .................................................................. 67
Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy ..................................................... 69
Nyumburu Cultural Center................................................................................................. 70
Off-Campus Housing Services ........................................................................................... 71
Office of Student Conduct ................................................................................................. 71
Religious Programs ............................................................................................................ 72
Transportation Services ...................................................................................................... 74
University Career Center & The President's Promise (UCC/TPP) .................................... 76
University Counseling Center ............................................................................................ 78
University Health Center (UHC) ....................................................................................... 81
University Recreation and Wellness .................................................................................. 84
Veteran Student Life .......................................................................................................... 86
Chapter 4. Registration, Academic Requirements, and Regulations................................. 87
Academic Advising ............................................................................................................. 87
Student Academic Success-Degree Completion Policy..................................................... 90
Academic Integrity and Student Conduct Codes............................................................. 90
Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................. 90
Honor Pledge...................................................................................................................... 91
Summary of Policies and Regulations Pertaining to Students ........................................... 92
Student Conduct ................................................................................................................. 93
Academic Records and Regulations .................................................................................. 95
Academic Clemency Policy ............................................................................................... 95
Academic Probation and Dismissal ................................................................................... 96
Computation of Grade Point Average ................................................................................ 99
Graduation Applications and Latin Honors ....................................................................... 99
Honors (Semester Academic) .......................................................................................... 101
Incompletes ...................................................................................................................... 101
Marking System ............................................................................................................... 102
Mid-Term Grades ............................................................................................................. 104 Pass-Fail Policy ................................................................................................................ 105
Repeat Policy ................................................................................................................... 106
Statement on Classroom Climate ..................................................................................... 107
Syllabus, Attendance, Absences, and Assessment ........................................................... 108
Degree Information........................................................................................................... 111
Combined Bachelor's/Master's Programs......................................................................... 111
Degree Requirements ....................................................................................................... 113
Minors .............................................................................................................................. 115
Second Majors and Second Degrees ................................................................................ 115
Student Academic Success-Degree Completion Policy................................................... 116
Prior Learning Credit - AP, IB, A-Level/AS-Level, CLEP, BMT, Credit-by-Exam ......... 117
Registration ....................................................................................................................... 121
Change of Address ........................................................................................................... 121
Classification of Students................................................................................................. 121
Concurrent Undergraduate-Graduate Registration .......................................................... 122
Courses Taken at Other Institutions ................................................................................. 122
Credit Hours and Maximum Semester Credits ................................................................ 123
Use of Email for Official Communication ....................................................................... 124
Identification Cards .......................................................................................................... 124
Registering for Classes ..................................................................................................... 125
Cancellation of Registration............................................................................................. 125
Schedule Adjustment and Drop Period ............................................................................ 125
Student ID Numbers ......................................................................................................... 127
Undergraduate Credit for Graduate Level Courses .......................................................... 127
Veterans Benefits ............................................................................................................. 127
Withdrawal and Leave of Absence .................................................................................. 127
Transfer Credit ................................................................................................................. 129
Chapter 5. General Education Requirements .................................................................... 136
General Education Program and Requirements .................................................................. 136
Chapter 6. The Colleges and Schools .................................................................................. 147
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) .................................................... 147
School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (ARCH) ............................................. 154
College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU)........................................................................... 160 College of Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSOS) ........................................................... 169
The Robert H. Smith School of Business (BMGT) ............................................................ 178
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) ................................ 184
College of Education (EDUC) ........................................................................................... 191
A. James Clark School of Engineering (ENGR) ................................................................ 201
College of Information Studies, Maryland's iSchool (INFO) ............................................. 216
The Philip Merrill College of Journalism (JOUR) ............................................................. 220
School of Public Health (SPHL) ......................................................................................... 237
School of Public Policy (PLCY) ........................................................................................ 242
The Universities at Shady Grove ........................................................................................ 247
Biological Sciences .......................................................................................................... 248
The Robert H. Smith School of Business ........................................................................ 249
Communication................................................................................................................ 253
Criminology and Criminal Justice ................................................................................... 257
Public Health Science ...................................................................................................... 262
Office of Undergraduate Studies (UGST) .......................................................................... 264
Academic Achievement Programs................................................................................... 265
Academic Common Market ............................................................................................. 267
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) ................................................... 269
Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) .............................................................. 270
Asian American Studies Program (AAST) ...................................................................... 272
Beyond the Classroom ..................................................................................................... 274
Carillon Communities ...................................................................................................... 274
College Park Scholars Program (CPSP) .......................................................................... 275
Federal Fellows Program ................................................................................................. 276
First Year Book Program ................................................................................................. 277
General Education............................................................................................................ 277
Global Fellows in Washington DC Program ................................................................... 278
Global Studies .................................................................................................................. 279
Honors College ................................................................................................................ 280
Individual Studies Program ............................................................................................. 280
Letters and Sciences.................................................................................
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