Table of Contents University Profile 12 Overview 12 Historical Perspective 12 WSU Mission Core Themes Assessment 12 Accreditation 12 Catalog Information 13 Assessment at WSU 13 Non-Discrimination Policy Statement 14 Commitment to an Inclusive Community 14 Exceptions to University Policy 14 Student Code 14 Enrollment Services and Information 15 The Office of Admissions 15 Recruitment Services 15 Orientation 15 Transfer Advisement 15 Admission Process 15 Freshman Students 16 Transfer Students 16 International Students 16 Graduate Program Information 17 II. Admission Requirements 18 Departmental Admissions 18 Admission Requirements 18 Applicants Without High School Diplomas 18 Transfer Students 18 Admission Appeal Process 18 Utah Residency 18 Math and English Placement 19 Special Admission Programs 19 Concurrent Enrollment 19 Early College 19 First Year Experience 19 Honors Program 19 Senior Citizen 19 Scholarships 19 Academic Awarding Categories 20 Wildcat Activity Award Categories 20 Emerging Leaders Scholarships 20 Donor Sponsored Departmental and Special Consideration Scholarships (Privately Funded).... 20 Scholarships for Out-of-State Students 21 International Students 21 Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) 21 Utah Code 53-34-2.4 (100 Mile Tuition Reduction)21 Scholarship Waivers 21 Financial Aid 21 General Eligibility Requirements 21 Types of Financial Aid Available at WSU 21 Student Loans 22 Employment - FWSP (Federal Work-Study Program) 22 Application Process 22 Application Steps 22 Satisfactory Progress 22 Appeals & Reinstatement of Aid 23 Withdrawals and Return of Title IV Funds 23 Student Expense Budget (Cost of Attendance) 23 Student Success Center 23 First Year Experience Program 24 Program of Study (Major/Minor) Declaration 24 Registration 24 Registration Process - New Students 24 Registration Process - Continuing Students 25 Registration Appointments 25 Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog