Table of Contents Contents University Profile 13 Overview 13 Historical Perspective 13 Mission Statement 13 WSU Mission Core Themes Assessment 13 Accreditation 14 Catalog Information 14 Assessment at WSU 14 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 15 Commitment to an Inclusive Community 15 Exceptions to University Policy 15 Academic Calendar 16 Enrollment Services and Information 18 The Office of Admissions 18 Recruitment Services 18 Orientation 18 Transfer Advisement 18 Admission Process 18 Freshman Students 19 Transfer Students 19 International Students 19 Graduate Program Information 20 Departmental Admissions 21 Admission Requirements 21 Freshman Students 21 Applicants Without High School Diplomas 21 Transfer Students 21 Readmitted/Reactivated Students 21 Admission Appeal Process 21 Utah Residency 21 Assessment and Placement 21 Developmental Course Fee 22 Special Admission Programs 22 Concurrent Enrollment 22 Early College 22 First Year Experience 22 Honors Program 22 Senior Citizen 22 Scholarships 22 Academic Awarding Categories 23 Wildcat Activity Award Categories 23 Emerging Leaders Scholarships 23 Donor Sponsored Departmental and Special Consideration Scholarships (Privately Funded).... 23 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 23 International Students 23 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 23 Utah Code 53-34-2.4 (100 Mile Tuition Reduction) 24 Scholarship Waivers 24 Financial Aid 24 General Eligibility Requirements 24 Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU 24 Application Process 25 Satisfactory Progress 25 Appeals & Reinstatement of Aid 25 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 25 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 26 Student Success Center 26 First Year Experience Program 26 Program of Study (Major/Minor) Declaration 27 Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog