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 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 Program Information 12 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 13 Scholarships Application Deadlines 14 Academic Awarding Categories 14 Wildcat Activity Award Categories 14 Donor Sponsored Departmental 8c Special Consideration Scholarships 14 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 15 Scholarship Index 15 Scholarship Waivers 15 Financial Aid General Eligibility Requirements 15 Types of Financial Aid 16 Application Process 16 Satisfactory Progress 16 Appeals & Reinstatement 17 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 17 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 17 Student Success Center 17 First-Year Experience (FYE) Program 17 Program of Study (Major/Minor) Declaration 18 Registration Registration Process New Students 17 Registration Process Continuing Students 18 Registration Appointments 18 First Registration Phase (Registration by Appointment) 18 Second Registration Phase (Open Registration) 19 Changes in Registration 19 Closed Classes 19 Credit/No Credit Registration 19 Audit Course Registration 19 Registration Credit Hour Loads 19 Overload Registration 18 Withdrawal 19 Class Standing 19 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 Directory 23 Campus Services Bookstore 24 Computing Support (Wildcat account) 24 WILDCARD 24 Parking Services 24 Academic Support Services Academic Support Centers & Programs 24 Tutoring Services 24 Supplemental Instruction 24 Education Access and Outreach 25 Student-To-Student Program 25 Educational Talent Search 25 GEAR UP Partnership 25 Upward Bound 25 Student Support Services 25 Veterans Upward Bound 25 Computer Labs 26 Testing Centers 26 Career Services Center 27 Student Wellness Services Health Education/ Drug & Alcohol 27 Student Health Center 27 Counseling & Psychological Services Center 27 Services for Special Student Populations Women's Center 27 Multicultural Student Center 27 International Student Services 28 Hourly Childcare Center 28 Nontraditional Student Center 28 Services for Students with Disabilities 28 Veteran Services 28 Residential Life Housing & Residential Life ....28 Scheduling Events and Conference Services 29 Student Life & Activities Campus Recreation 29 WSU Athletics 29 Shepherd Union Building 29 Dining Services 30 Student Involvement & Leadership 30 Center for Diversity and Unity 30 Community Involvement Center 30 WSUSA 31 Dean of Students 31 Weber State University 2008 - 2009 Catalog