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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONACCEL ® Policies and ProceduresACCEL ® RegistrationThe courses of any ACCEL ® program are scheduled in thetraditional fall, spring, and summer semesters (please see yourACCEL ® schedule for details). Initial registration for anACCEL ® program takes place two weeks before the beginningof classes. Students register for one semester at this time. Thenext registration is scheduled before the end of the firstsemester, at which time students register for the followingsemester. An administrator conducts each registration and isavailable to respond to academic or policy concerns.Attendance and Punctuality for ACCEL ® CoursesThere are legitimate reasons (illness, emergency, businesstravel) for an occasional absence or tardiness. However,attendance is an integral part of the learning experience,especially in the fast-paced and time-restricted ACCEL ®programs. Teamwork and interpersonal communication skillsare the foundation of the learning process. Students who missclasses lose attendance points because they fail to participatein critical portions of the course content and do not share inthe insights of their classmates. Students who miss more thanone session of a five- or six-week course or more than twosessions of a seven-, eight- or ten-week course must repeat thecourse and will be reassessed tuition when the course isrescheduled. It is also important to arrive on time for allclasses. Lateness may affect a student’s grade.Off-Campus Book OrdersMBS Direct provides service to Immaculata Universitystudents taking courses at any of the off-campus sites.Students order books via a toll free number(1-800-325-3252) or via the Web athttp://direct.mbsbooks.com/immaculata.htmor by fax (1-800-499-0143), and have texts delivered totheir home. When ordering, please include the universityname, course start date, and course name/number.Payment must be made by credit card.Transfer CreditsCourses accepted toward an Immaculata Universityundergraduate degree will be transcribed without the gradesthat were earned at prior colleges; only the equivalent coursename as it exists in the Immaculata catalog and the creditsearned at other institutions will appear on ImmaculataUniversity transcripts. Transferred credits do not impact theImmaculata grade point average. Please note that onlycourses for which students earned a C or better can beaccepted in transfer.APA Style InformationStudents may access on the Web a self-guided introduction tothe American Psychological Association (APA) style neededfor research papers. Access the following for moreinformation:http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/apa-crib.htmlIMPORTANT INFORMATION8Credit for Prior Learning (610-647-4400, ext. 3246)Academic progress may be accelerated by earning college creditfor learning that has resulted from life experiences.Immaculata University recognizes that many adult learners haveaccumulated a wealth of knowledge and expertise. TheUniversity uses a variety of ways to translate non-collegelearning experience into college credit. These include credit byexam (Challenge); College Level Examination Program (CLEP);and evaluation of transcripts from the armed services, from nonregionallyaccredited schools, and from corporate trainingprograms. Contact the College of LifeLong Learning to find outmore about the possibility of earning credit for prior learningand the process of petitioning for such credit. To petition forcredit for prior learning and for application instructions, Email arequest to jporter@immaculata.edu.CLEP Test DatesStudents prepare for a CLEP test by self-study. Immaculata is anapproved open test center for CLEP examinations. TheUniversity test center code number is #2320. Students mustregister through the College of LifeLong Learning prior to thetesting date. The total cost of an exam is $80 which consists of$65 for the CLEP exam, and $15 for its administration.Testing takes place in the Good Counsel Language Lab (Room31) on the following dates:Saturday, 6/14 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 6/25 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 7/16 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 7/19 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 8/9 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Tuesday, 8/12 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 9/10 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 9/20 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 10/8 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 10/18 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 11/5 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 11/15 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Saturday, 12/6 9:00 am Good Counsel, Room 31Wednesday, 12/10 7:00 pm Good Counsel, Room 31Please call the CLEP administrator at 610-647-4400, ext. 3246with any questions.Veterans’ BenefitsVeterans, Reservists, and National Guards who are eligible forVeterans’ Administration (VA) educational benefits must informthe Veterans’ Benefits Administrator in the College of LifeLongLearning, 610-647-4400, ext. 3246. Veterans enrolling for thefirst time must obtain authorization from the Veterans’ Administration,a process initiated by completing the “Application forProgram of Education or Training” and submitting it to the CLLAdministrator. Students who are veterans complete theirregistration and then report enrollment on a VA certificationform. The CLL Administrator verifies the information andsubmits enrollment certification to the VA. All veterans,regardless of previous attendance at Immaculata, must have theirenrollment verified every semester.
IMPORTANT INFORMATIONCollege of LifeLong Learning Dean’s ListPrior to fall 2008, Dean’s Lists are generated two times eachyear, in January and July. Those named to the Dean’s List havecompleted a minimum of 12 graded credits in the preceding sixmonths while maintaining a grade point average of 3.7 or betterduring these six months. Courses in which a grade of P (forPass) is earned cannot count toward the 12 credit minimum. Thetwo six months periods during which students’ performance isevaluated are for courses completed between January 1 and June30, and between July 1 and December 31. Students are notifiedby letter and a notation is posted on their transcript.Beginning with fall 2008 semester, a CLL Dean’s List will begenerated at the end of each semester. To be named to theDean’s List, a student must earn 9 graded credits within asemester with a minimum GPA of 3.7 in the semester.Honors at GraduationAt the time of graduation, baccalaureate degree recipients whohave completed a minimum of 60 graded credits at ImmaculataUniversity will be evaluated for honors. Courses for which an For W is recorded do not count toward the 60 credit minimum,nor do credits earned through credit for prior learning (CPL).Honors are awarded for final, cumulative grade point averagesas follows:summa cum laude 3.95magna cum laude 3.85cum laude 3.65Alpha Sigma LambdaThe National Honor Society of Alpha Sigma Lambda recognizesspecial achievement by adults who excel in academics whilefacing competing responsibilities of family and career. TheSociety brings together outstanding students and faculty andoffers exposure to new and interesting subjects.All students who think they meet eligibility requirements areinvited to apply. The criteria to join Alpha Sigma Lambda are:• Students must have completed a minimum of 30 creditsat the associate or baccalaureate level at ImmaculataUniversity, not including transfer credits from otherinstitutions.• These 30 credits shall include at least 15 semester hoursoutside the student’s major field as well as 15 credits inthe liberal arts and sciences.• Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above.• Students cannot have had prior membership in AlphaSigma Lambda from this or another institution.Applications are accepted in the College of LifeLongLearning annually through February 15. If eligible, pleasesubmit the following by February 15, 2009:• A completed application form (available in the Collegeof LifeLong Learning).• An essay of 350-500 words on the theme, “What myeducation has meant to me and how it has helped me incommunity leadership.”• A $35 check payable to Immaculata University.9The Induction Ceremony will be held at the end of March orearly in April every year. Membership in Alpha SigmaLambda is entered on the student’s transcript and is includedin the formal graduation program. An invitation tomembership is an honor and recognizes academicachievement.Campus Office HoursBookstore Hours 610-647-4400, ext. 3089, 3090• Monday through Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm• Friday9:00 am – 1:00 pm• Extended hours during first week of Summer I and II:• Monday -Thursday 9:00 am – 7:30 pm• Friday9:00 am – 4:00 pmCollege of LifeLong Learning• Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 7:30 pm• Friday8:30 am – 4:00 pm• Saturday8:00 am – 12:00 pmFinancial Aid Office 610-647-4400, ext. 3028• Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm• Friday8:30 am – 12:30 pm• Evening hours by appointmentLibrary Hours 610-647-4400, ext. 3839• Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 11:00 pm• Friday8:30 am – 12:30 pm• Saturday10:00 am – 5:00 pm• Sunday1:00 pm – 8:00 pm• Holidays and special opening times postedRegistrar’s Office 610-647-4400, ext. 3007• Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm• Friday8:30 am – 12:30 pmBusiness Office 610-647-4400, ext. 3174• Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 4:00 pm• Friday8:00 am – 12:00 pmAcademic DepartmentsContinuing Education students who have declared a majormust meet with a department advisor before registering.Extensions given below are reached through 610-647-4400.Art 3308Biology 3272Business 3472Chemistry 3307Education 3287English 3479Family/Consumer Sciences Education 3761Fashion Marketing 3160Foods in Business 3762Nutrition/Dietetics 3444Foreign Languages 3467Health Science & Services 3312History 3491Math/Computer Science/IT/Physics 3251Music 3435Music Therapy 3490Nursing 3460Philosophy 3301Physical Education/Exercise Science 3737Psychology 3293Sociology/Social Work 3469Theology 3434
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