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2011-2012 Academic Catalog and Handbook

Academic Handbook

The George Fox Academic Handbook is meant to be a tool for successful experiences at George Fox University.

Portions of this handbook apply only to traditional undergraduate students enrolled in programs of study offered on the Newberg campus

The current edition supercedes and replaces all previous editions and versions. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this handbook, in no sense is it to be considered a binding contract, and it may be changed by action of appropriate bodies within the university. Generally, changes to the Academic Handbook are made public and available upon their implementation.

Table of Contents

General Information

Communications

Academic Policies

Advising

Faculty/Academic Advising
Academic Course Load
Declaration of Major/Minor/Concentration
Alternative Credit
Advanced Placement (AP)
CLEP Examinations
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Advanced Standing
Waiver of Required Courses
Transfer of Credits
International Transfer Evaluations

Academic Records

Records and Privacy
Student Passwords
Directory Information
ID Card
Student Name
Academic Appeal Procedure

Enrollment

Sessions and Credits
Registration
Adding/Dropping Classes
Withdrawal from Courses
Responsibility for Schedule Changes
Waiting Lists
Field Education
Irregular Credit Hour Course Registration
Special Study Courses
Auditing Courses
Pass/No Pass Registration Option
OICA Cross-Registration
Verification of Enrollment
Student Classification
Full-time Status
Regular Students
Special Students
Probational and Provisional Students
Auditors
VA Students
ROTC Program
Attendance Policy
Final Examinations
Change to Another Degree Program
Concurrent Enrollment in Other Institutions
Off-Campus Study
Leave of Absence
Official Withdrawal from the University
Readmission Following Withdrawal

Academic Policies (continued)

Grading

Grading System
Graduation Honors
Incomplete Grades
Appeal of Grades

Academic Standing

Academic Honesty
Good Standing
Dean’s List
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Probation
Suspension
Dismissal

Graduation

Application for Graduation
Degree/Certificate Conferral
Commencement

Student Services

Academic Resource Center
Campus Security
Career Services
Disability Services
Event/Room Scheduling
IT Service Desk
Instructional Media
Learning Resources Center (Library)
Mail Services
Plant Services Requests
Student Employment
University Store

Student Finances

Financial Aid
Account Payment
Account Refunds
Removal of Charges
Satisfactory Academic Progress

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