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 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 9 Commitment to an Inclusive Community 9 Request for Waivers 9 Student Code 9 Enrollment Services and Information Directory 11 Student Recruitment Services 12 Orientation 12 Transfer Admissions Advisements 12 Admission Process Freshman Students 12 Transfer Students 12 International Students 13 Graduate Program Information 13 Departmental Admissions 13 Admission Requirements Freshman Students 14 Transfer Students 14 Assessment and Placement ....14 Applicants Without High School Diplomas 14 Readmitted/Rea ctivated Students 14 Admission Appeal Process 14 Utah Residency 14 Special Admission Programs 14 SCHOLARSHIPS Application Deadlines 15 I Academic Awarding Categories 15 I Wildcat Activity Award Categories 15 I Donor Sponsored Departmental 8c Special Consideration Scholarships 15 I Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 15 Scholarship Index 16 I Scholarship Waivers 16 I Financial Aid General Eligibility Requirements 16 Types of Financial Aid 17 Application Process 17 Satisfactory Progress 17 Appeals & Reinstatement 18 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 18 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 18 Academic Advisement Academic Advisement Center 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 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 Weber State University 2007 - 2008 Catalog