25 24 Appeals for an exception from satisfactory progress requirements may also be made to the Financial Aid Committee. Quantitative (Completion Rate) Students who receive financial aid must satisfactorily complete (receive grades other than I, T, W, UW, NC, E, or AU) a specified Location: Refunds minimum number of credit hours based upon their award level. Any exceptions to this requirement must be approved by the Financial Aid Committee. Only cases resulting from mitigating circumstances will be reviewed by the committee. Eligibility Status Students who receive financial aid and are under the minimum number of credit hours required by their award level will be put on probation or suspended from receiving financial aid based on the following: ¢ Probation: 1-7 deficit hours Students on probation are also placed on a satisfactory progress contract and their performance monitored each semester until the deficiency is corrected. While on probation, students must reduce the number of deficit hours by at least two credit hours each semester. Students may be on probation for a maximum of two consecutive semesters. If all deficit hours are not made up within the two semesters, the student will be disqualified from receiving financial aid. ¢ Suspension: 8 or more deficit hours Suspension will also occur if a student has been on probation and not corrected the number of deficit hours after two consecutive semesters. Students who are suspended will be sent information regarding the appeals process. No refunds after the end of the 3rd week of the semester If students change their program of study, credit hours completed at WSU for the previous major or majors will still be included in the total number of hours for financial aid eligibility even though the new credit hours may or may not satisfy program requirements for the new major. of Aid Students disqualified from financial aid can regain eligibility by making up deficit hours without using financial aid and by bringing their cumulative GPA to at least 2.00. Sample Budget: 1998-99 Repayments A $16 non-refundable processing fee is assessed for all refunds. Credit hours transferred from other colleges/universities will be included in the total hour eligibility for satisfactory progress whether or not financial aid was received at the other institution(s). & Reinstatement and Students who officially withdraw from school, or drop classes no later than the third week of the semester, may be entitled to a proportionate refund of tuition and fees. All refunds and repayments are returned to the federal program from which they were paid. The amount is determined according to the University’s refund policy as follows: 100% Prior to the first week of instruction 90% During the first week of school 70% During the second week of school 50% During the third week of school Students may also enroll in the summer term without using financial aid in order to make up deficit hours. Appeals The amount refunded for first-time students receiving Federal Financial Aid who completely withdraw from all classes is as follows: 100% Prior to the first week of instruction 90% During the first week of school 80% During the second week of school 70% During the third week of school 60% During the fourth week of school 50% During the fifth week of school 40% During the sixth week of school No refunds for withdrawal from classes after the end of the 6th week of the semester. Student Expense Budget 626-6752 Team Leader: (including transfer students). ¢ Coordinates campus-wide advisement. e Assists students in developing a clear understanding of general education requirements. ¢ Provides counsel and assistance to students on probation. ¢ Provides counsel and assistance to student athletes. e Assists the advising needs of students in the First Year Experience program. Office hours 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday Appointments and walk-ins welcome (Cost of Attendance) ORIENTATION MQ The cost of attending Weber State University includes direct living costs such as room and board. Below is a table that gives an approximate budget for students attending the 1998/99 autumn and spring semesters. Students should use this only as an estimate when planning their education expenses. Room and board, for example, can vary greatly depending on whether or not students live in the dorms and what meal plan they select. Students who attend less than full-time should adjust this budget accordingly. and Graduate - 9 months Contact: Academic Advisement Center Location: Student Service Center, Room 140 Telephone: (801) 626-6752/7913 All new and transfer students should attend an orientation session as one step to becoming a part of the campus community. During orientation, students will become familiar with: ¢ Registration through the Touch-Tel Automated phone system ¢ Campus policies and procedures e Using their E-mail accounts ¢ Accessing the university's home page on the internet ¢ Options for academic majors and minors ¢ Scheduling courses ¢ Campus life, activities, and recreation ¢ Variety of learning opportunities available at the university GRADUATE Living Other Description Tuition/fees Books/supplies with Parents $1,935 900 Resident $1,935 900 Resident $5,730 900 Resident $2,088 900 Resident $6,261 900 Room/board Transportation Miscellaneous 2,700 1,056 1,215 5,670 1,056 2,490 5,670 1,056 2,490 5,670 1,056 2,490 5,670 1,056 2,490 $7,806 $12,051 $15,504 $12,204 $16,377 Non- Non- PROGRAM . ra _(MAJOR/MINOR J GH ( jqyqy og QQ QW wl UNIVERSITY DECLARATION 7, , ° F07tttty9 ss Degree-seeking students must select a program of study. A complete program specifies the following: Major: Minor: Catalog Year: STATE OF STUDY Contact: Academic Advisement Center Location: Student Service Center, Room 140 Telephone: (801) 626-6752 Degree: WEBER Susan Smith The Academic Advisement Center assists all students at Weber State University in achieving academic success. Students should contact the Academic Advisement Center to take advantage of the following services: e Assists undergraduates in planning their academic careers. ¢ Helps undergraduates resolve issues pertaining to graduation requirements, policies,and procedures. ¢ Helps students establish a sense of direction and identify possible majors. ¢ Provides students with information about campus support services (academic and non-academic) appropriate to their needs. ¢ Provides an institutional orientation for all new students educational costs such as tuition, fees, books and supplies, as well as Undergraduate Students may declare or change a program any time, but they must have filed a complete program of study by the following deadlines: ADVISEMENT Student Service Center, Room 140 Telephone: Students who withdraw completely from school may be required to repay a portion of the money received for living expenses. These students should contact the Financial Aid Office for more information. UNDERGRADUATE Total Expenses ACADEMIC Crepit Hours ComMPLETED 48 semester hours 24 semester hours 8 semester hours To declare or change a program of study students should contact the department office of their chosen major and minor. To declare the associate degree program in General Studies students should contact the Academic Advisement Center. Students who need to change their status from degree-seeking to non-degree-seeking should contact the Academic Advisement Center. Hah WT Registrar: L. Winslow Hurst Supervisor: Joan Wallentine Location: Student Service Center, Room 109 Telephone: 626-6746 Enrolled students must register each semester to attend classes. Classes are offered during autumn and spring semesters and during the summer term. A class schedule is published for each semester by the Registration Office. The class schedule includes registration procedures and dates and times of classes offered during that semester. Class schedules are free and are distributed at the WSU Bookstore and the Registration Office one week prior to the beginning of registration each semester. Course information is also provided on the WSU Home Page on the Internet (http://www.weber.edu), and students may also register for courses on the Internet. See the Academic Calendar on the inside back over of this catalog for registration dates and beginning and ending dates for each semester. Academic calendars are also included in each class schedule. Registration Process Appointments ¢ The week before registration begins each semester, enrolled students are assigned a registration appointment time based upon the total number of credit hours completed. ¢ Students may call 626-6100 during this week to learn their appointment time. Appointment times are also posted in the Registration Office. First Registration Phase (By Appointment Registration) ¢ During this phase of registration, students may register only during their appointed time. ¢ Students should call Touch-Tel registration at 626-6100 on their assigned day at their appointed time to register. Each student’s registration “window” lasts for approximately 24 hours. Students should refer to the class schedule for details. ¢ Billing statements for tuition and fees are mailed following the first registration phase. Students may pay by mail to avoid lines at the cashier's windows. ¢ Courses will be dropped automatically if payment is not received by the advertised deadline, and students must re-register for those classes. Once appointment registration is complete, Touch-Tell and Internet IC, AA, AS, AAS, BA, BS, BFA, BIS, MEd, or MPAcc See program listings If required The year a program of study is declared WEBER INTENDED DEGREE Bachelor's Degrees Associate Degrees Inst. Certificates STATE registration continue on an open registration basis wherein all students are allowed to register and/or make changes to their class schedule. UNIVERSITY