undergraduate bulletin - LaGrange College

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students who are on a student visa in the United States are subject to special regulations
mandated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the United States
Government. As the institution that issues documents certifying student status, LaGrange
College is subject to USCIS regulations as a matter of law. USCIS regulations change from time
to time, so students are encouraged to contact the Provost or the Registrar when questions about
USCIS regulations arise. Under current guidelines, persons with student visas must be enrolled
for a full academic load (at least 12 semester hours) at all times. Federal regulations concerning
"status" for all international students on an F-1 visa state that any student who falls below 12
semester hours at any time will be considered out-of-status and must be reinstated by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
English proficiency is fundamental to a successful academic course at LaGrange College.
Therefore, in addition to the minimum TOEFL score required for admission, the Provost may
require that a student attend a special, intensive English language course if it is apparent that a
student's English continues to jeopardize a successful academic career. If such a requirement is
placed on a student, then failure to attend the English language course can result in withdrawal of
the student visa.
International students must enroll in an English course each semester they are in school
until they satisfactorily complete their English studies.
CULTURAL ENRICHMENT REQUIREMENT
Because the intellectual and cultural opportunities during one‘s college years are exceptionally
rich, and because exposure to a variety of cultural experiences and participation in a lively
collegial atmosphere during one‘s intellectually formative years are vital to the concept of a
liberal education, LaGrange College is dedicated to assisting in this enrichment by requiring all
students to accumulate a prescribed number of Cultural Enrichment (CE) credits over the course
of their careers. Of the CE credits required for graduation, student must include at least four (4)
designated sustainability events. Each semester, a list of approved Cultural Enrichment
programs, lectures, presentations, events, performances, recitals, etc., will be published in a
brochure and on the College Web page. Many of these events will occur during the Contact Hour
(from 11:15 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.) on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and some will double as required
programs in the CORE classes.
Because students at LaGrange College earn academic credit through their attendance at Cultural
Enrichment events, the Honor Council takes seriously Honor Code violations relating to
attendance at CE events. If you know in advance that you will have to leave an event early, then
do not have your ID card scanned. Questions about the accuracy of ID scanning should be
addressed to Michele Raphoon, Information Specialist, in the Institutional Effectiveness Office.
Our Cultural Enrichment programs offer unique opportunities for education, edification, and
enjoyment. Take advantage of as many of these programs as you can, but most importantly, do
not take credit for something you did not do.
Students will meet their CE graduation requirement according to the following schedule.
Attendance at athletic events will count towards the total CE credits required for graduation
based on the prorated scale listed.
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