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 The Office of Admissions Recruitment Services 11 Orientation 11 Transfer Advisement 11 Admission Process Freshman Students 11 Transfer Students 11 International Students 12 Graduate Program Information 13 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 Concurrent Enrollment 14 Early College 14 First Year Experience 14 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) 15 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 15 Scholarship Index 15 Scholarship Waivers 16 Financial Aid General Eligibility Requirements 16 Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU 16 Application Process 16 Satisfactory Progress 17 Appeals & Reinstatement of Aid 17 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 17 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 17 Student Success Center... 18 First Year Experience Program 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 Changes in Registration 19 Closed Classes 19 Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) 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, Fees and Refunds Tuition and Fees 20 Refunds and Reimbursements 22 Student Affairs, Services and Information 23 Campus Services 24 Computing Support 24 Wildcat and Email 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 Student-To-Student Outreach (S2S) 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 28 Counseling & Psychological Services Center 28 Services for Special Student Populations Women's Center 28 Multicultural Student Center 28 International Student & Scholar Center 28 Hourly Childcare Center 29 Nontraditional Student Center 29 Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) 29 Veterans Services 29 Housing & Residence Life 29 Student Life & Activities Department of Campus Recreation 30 Campus Recreation Programs and Services 30 WSU Athletics 30 Shepherd Union 30 Scheduling Events and Conference Services 31 Dining Services 31 Student Involvement and Leadership 31 Center for Diversity and Unity 31 Community Involvement Center 31 WSU Student Association (WSUSA) 32 Dean of Students 32 Weber State University 2011-2012 Catalog