Amridge University Academic Catalog
2007-2008 Academic Year (Version 1.0, Effective 2.5.2008)
Table of Contents
Message from the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Section 1: Student Services and Other Important Information for All Students
INSTITUTIONAL MISSION STATEMENT
ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATIONS
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
HOW TO CONTACT Amridge University
CANCELLATION OF ENROLMENT AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA
REQUIREMENTS FOR A COMPLETED APPLICATION AND RELEASE OF OFFICIAL Amridge University TRANSCRIPTS
REGIONAL ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
CONCURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS
ENROLLMENT STATUS CLASSIFICATION
COMPREHENSIVE WITHDRAWAL/DROP POLICY
Section 3: Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
ACADEMIC PROGRESS STANDARDS FOR FINANCIAL AID
COMPREHENSIVE WITHDRAWAL/DROP POLICY
HOW FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID AWARDS ARE DETERMINED
POLICY FOR DISBURSING PELL GRANTS (FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID) TO STUDENTS
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID DISBURSEMENT
FEDERAL FINANCIAL AID OVER-AWARDS
STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH FINANCIAL AID
EDUCATIONAL TAX CREDIT – TAX FORMS 1098-T
STUDENT APPEALS PROCESS RELATED TO FINANCIAL AID
EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR VETERANS
OTHER TYPES OF ASSISTANCE THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED VETERANS
Section 4: Amridge University Distance Learning Program
STATE-OF-THE-ART DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEM AND THE RELATIONSHIP TO QUALITY PROGRAMMING
A DISTANCE LEARNING DELIVERY SYSTEM
THE DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM IS NOT A CORRESPONDENCE COURSE PROGRAM
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amridge University DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
STATEMENT ON COPYING AMRIDGE UNIVERSITY CLASS SESSIONS
STREAMING AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES USED
COMPUTER LITERACY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS
STUDENT DEGREE REQUIREMENTS COMPLETION OPTIONS COURSE DELIVERY METHODS COURSE DELIVERY FORMATS
INTERNET ACCESS AND CONNECTIVITY
CAUTIONS FOR STUDENTS USING SPAM FILTERS AND SYSTEMS
KEEPING YOUR COMPUTER IN TOP WORKING ORDER AND OBTAINING AND INSTALLING VENDOR SOFTWARE UPDATES
Section 5: Academic Regulations
COMPREHENSIVE WITHDRAWAL/DROP POLICY
GRADING SYSTEM FOR ASSOCIATE, BACHELOR, MASTER, AND DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREES
GRADING SYSTEM FOR DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREES
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR MILITARY DEPLOYMENT
STANDARDS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRESS