Table of Contents General Information Guidelines for New Students Inside Front Cover Academic Calendar 2 Weber State University Profile 7 Overview 7 Historical Perspective 7 Mission Statement 7 Distinctive Characteristics ..7 Accreditation 8 Catalog Information 8 Assessment at WSU 9 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 9 Commitment to an Inclusive Community 9 Request for Exceptions to University Policy 9 Student Code 9 Enrollment Services and Information Directory. .10 Student Recruitment and Orientation Services Orientation 11 Transfer Admissions Advisement 11 Admission Process Freshman Students 11 Transfer Students 11 International Students 12 Graduate Program Information 12 Departmental Admissions 13 Admission Requirements Freshman Students 13 Applicants Without High School Diplomas 13 Transfer Students 13 Readmitted/Reactivated Students 13 Admission Appeal Process 13 Utah Residency 13 Assessment and Placement ... 13 Special Admission Programs Early College 13 First Year Experience 13 Honors Program 14 Senior Citizen 14 Scholarships Academic Awarding Categories 14 Wildcat Activity Award Categories 14 Donor Sponsored Departmental and Special Consideration Scholarships (Privately Funded) 14 Scholarship Index Score Chart 15 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 15 Scholarship Waivers 15 Financial Aid General Eligibility Requirements 15 Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU 16 Application Process 16 Satisfactory Progress 16 Appeals & Reinstatement of Aid 17 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 17 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 17 Student Success Center 17 First Year Experience Program 17 Program of Study (Major/Minor) Declaration 18 Registration Registration Process - New Students 18 Registration Process - Continuing Students 18 Registration Appointments.... 18 First Registration Phase - (Registration by Appointment) 18 Second Registration Phase - (Open Registration) 19 Changes in Registration 19 Closed Classes 19 Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) Registration 19 Audit Course Registration 19 Registration Credit Hour Loads 19 Overload Registration 19 Withdrawal 20 Class Standing 20 Course Numbering System ....20 Davis Campus and Additional Locations 20 Tuition, Fees and Refunds Tuition and Fees 20 Refunds and Reimbursements 22 Student Affairs, Services and Information Directory 23 Campus Services Bookstore 24 Computing Support Services 24 Wildcat and Email Account 24 Student ID (Wildcard) 24 Parking Services 24 Academic Support Services Academic Support Centers & Programs 24 Tutoring Services 24 Supplemental Instruction 25 Education Access and Outreach 25 Educational Talent Search 25 GEAR UP Partnership 25 Upward Bound 26 Student Support Services 26 Veterans Upward Bound 26 Computer Labs 26 Open Student Computer Labs Locations 27 Testing Centers 27 Career Services Center 27 Student Wellness Services Student Wellness Program 27 Student Health Center 27 Counseling & Psychological Services Center 28 Services for Special Student Populations Women's Center 28 Multicultural Student Center 28 International Student Services 28 Hourly Childcare Center 28 Nontraditional Student Center 29 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) 29 Veteran Services 29 Housing & Residence Life 29 Student Life & Activities Department of Campus Recreation 29 Campus Recreation Programs and Services 29 WSU Athletics 30 Shepherd Union 30 Scheduling Events and Conference Services 30 Dining Services 30 Student Involvement and Leadership 31 Center for Diversity and Unity 31 Community Involvement Center 31 WSU Student Association (WSUSA) 31 Dean of Students 32 Weber State University 2010-2011 Catalog