General Information Guidelines for New Students.... Inside Front Cover Academic Calendar 2 Weber State University Profile 8 Overview 8 Historical Perspective 8 Mission Statement 8 Distinctive Characteristics.. 8 Accreditation 9 Catalog Information 9 Assessment at WSU 9 Statement of Policy 9 Request for Waivers 9 Student Code 9 Enrollment Services and Information Directory 10 Student Recruitment Services 11 Orientation 11 Transfer Admissions Advisements 11 Admission Process Freshman Students 11 Transfer Students 11 International Students 12 Graduate Students 12 Departmental Admissions.... 12 Admission Requirements University Tier 13 College Tier 13 Moving from College Tier to University Tier 13 Admission Index 13 Placement 14 Applicants Without High School Diplomas 14 Readmitted/Reactivated Students 14 Admission Appeal Process.... 14 Utah Residency 14 Special Admission Programs 14 Scholarships Application Requirements.... 15 Academic Awarding Categories 15 Activity Award Categories 15 Sponsor & Special Consideration Scholarships 15 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 15 Scholarship Waivers 16 Financial Aid General Eligibility Requirements 16 Types of Financial Aid 16 Application Process 16 Satisfactory Progress 17 Appeals & Reinstatement 17 Refunds and Repayments 17 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 17 Academic Advisement Academic Advisement Center 18 One Stop Shop 18 Program of Study (Major/ Minor) Declaration 18 Registration Registration Process New Students 18 Registration Process Continuing Students 19 Registration Appointments 19 First Registration Phase (Registration by Appointment) 19 Second Registration Phase (Open Registration) 19 Late Registration 19 Changes in Registration 19 Closed Classes 19 Credit/No Credit Registration 19 Audit Course Registration 20 Registration Credit Hour Loads 20 Overload Registration 20 Withdrawal 20 Class Standing 20 Course Numbering System 20 Davis Campus and Additional Locations 20 Tuition and Fees 20 Weber State University 2004-2005 Catalog