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Announcements for the One-hundredth and Two Year

2012-2013

Published by Anderson University

316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621

Telephone: 864-231-2000

Fax: 864-231-2004

Web Site: www.andersonuniversity.edu

Catalog Information

This catalog does not constitute a contract between a student and Anderson University

either expressed or implied; and Anderson University reserves the right at any time to

change, delete, or add to any of the content at its sole discretion. This policy also applies

to the Student Handbook, The Music Handbook, The Teacher Education Handbook, and

any other ofﬁcial university publication that may contain descriptions of academic program

requirements, student services, or rules and regulations regarding student behavior.

The catalog contains the program offerings, the graduation requirements, the academic

policies, and the student services in effect on May 15, 2012. The administration and faculty

believe that the educational and other programs of Anderson University described in

this catalog are effective and valuable. However, the ultimate results of programs offered

in terms of achievement, employment, professional licensing, or other measure, are

dependent on factors outside the programs, such as the personality and energy of the

student, governmental or institutional regulations, and market conditions. Therefore,

except as speciﬁcally stated herein, the University makes no representation or contract that

following a particular course or curriculum will result in speciﬁc achievement, employment

or qualiﬁcation for employment, admission to degree programs, or licensing for particular

professions or occupations.

Non-Discrimination

Anderson University accepts students on the basis of academic qualiﬁcations, character,

and evidence of the potential to beneﬁt from the university experience. The University

accepts all qualiﬁed applicants without regard to race, religious creed, place of national

origin, sex, age, disability, or ethnic group.

Complaint Procedure

Students and other interested parties who have complaints regarding institutional

policies and practices, or who wish to request deviation or release from the requirements

of University programs or policies, must submit written statements summarizing their

concerns to the following ofﬁces:all minors are subject to the following guidelines:

1. Enrollment Management – matters pertaining to admission and ﬁnancial aid.

2. Academic Affairs – matters relating to academic programs and policies.

3. Student Development – matters relating to student development programs and

policies.

4. Finance and Administration – matters relating to ﬁnancial, business operations, and

facilities (including buildings and grounds) programs and policies.

5. Athletics – matters relating to athletic programs.

6. Information Services – matters relating to information services, systems and

technology.

Each ofﬁce will respond in a timely manner and in writing to each speciﬁc written complaint.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR – 2012-2013 (Traditional Program)

SUMMER SCHOOL, 2012

First Term: May 7 – 25; Registration Deadline – May 4

Second Term: May 28 – June 22; Registration Deadline – May 25

SUMMER ORIENTATIONS, 2012

May 19 (Saturday); June 22-23 (Friday-Saturday); June 29-30 (Friday-Saturday)

ADULT ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM - FALL, 2012

Term I - August 13 – October 8 (Holiday - September 3)

Term II - October 15 – December 10 (Holiday – November 22)

FALL SEMESTER, 2012

IPG Retreat ....................................................................................... Monday, August 13

New Faculty Orientation ....................................................................... Tuesday, August 14

Faculty/Staff Meeting and College Planning ..............................................Thursday, August 16

Faculty Retreat ..................................................................................... Friday, August 17

New Freshmen Residents Move Into Residence Halls ....................................Saturday, August 18

Opening Worship for Freshmen Students and Their Families ........... Sunday (Morning), August 19

First Day of Class for the Fall Semester .................................................. Wednesday, August 22

Opening Convocation (During Chapel Period) ...................................... Wednesday, August 29

Labor Day Holiday ........................................................................... Monday, September 3

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course With No Grade (Fin. Responsibility After This Date) ............ Tuesday, September 4

Fall Break .......................................................................Thursday – Friday, October 11-12

Last Day to Withdraw from Courses ....................................................... Tuesday, October 16

Pre-Registration for Spring Semester, 2013 ........Thursday, November 1 - Wednesday, November 14

Thanksgiving Holidays ...................................................Wednesday - Friday, November 21-23

Last Class Day ..............................................................................Wednesday, December 5

Final Examinations ......................................Thursday, December 6 - Wednesday, December 12

Senior Grades Due .............................................................. Thursday, December 13 (noon)

Graduation .................................................................................... Friday, December 14

All Grades Due .................................................................... Tuesday, December 18 (noon)

ADULT ACCELERATED DEGREE PROGRAM - SPRING, 2013

Term III - January 3 – February 25

Term IV - February 28 – April 29 (Spring Break - March 11 and March 14)

Term V - May 6 – July 1 (Holiday – May 27)

SPRING SEMESTER, 2013

Faculty In-Service Training ................................................................. Thursday, January 3

Faculty Planning Day ...............................................................................Friday, January 4

New Freshmen Residents Move into Residence Halls .....................................Monday, January 7

Orientation for New Students .................................................................Tuesday, January 8

First Day of Class for the Spring Semester .............................................. Wednesday, January 9

Last Day to Withdraw from a Course with No Grade (Fin. Responsibility After This Date) .... Tuesday, January 22

Founders’ Day Convocation ............................................................. Wednesday, February 13

Last Day to Withdraw from Courses ........................................................... Tuesday, March 5

Spring Break ............................................................. Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 17

Pre-Registration for Summer Sessions and Fall Semester, 2013 ...........Thursday, March 21 - Wednesday, April 3

Good Friday Holiday ............................................................................. Friday, March 29

Honors Convocation ..........................................................................Wednesday, April 10

Last Class Day .................................................................................. Wednesday, April 24

Final Examinations ................................................... Thursday, April 25 – Wednesday, May 1

Senior Grades Due ....................................................................... Thursday, May 2 (noon)

Graduation ........................................................................................... Saturday, May 4

All Grades Due ............................................................................. Tuesday, May 7 (noon)

SUMMER SCHOOL, 2012

First Term: May 6 – 24; Registration Deadline – May 3

Second Term: May 27 – June 21; Registration Deadline – May 24

President’s Message

Welcome to Anderson University!

The academic year outlined in this catalogue begins an exciting new chapter in our

history at Anderson University. Following the celebration of the miraculous history of

this institution, as well as the excitement of what lies on the horizon, today we embark

on the next leg of our journey with amazing new programs and facilities that we will

look back on as pivotal in our progress toward becoming the South’s leading Christian

university.

As the centennial year came to a close two years ago, we paused to reﬂect on where we

were and how faithful this institution has been to the dreams of the original founders.

In the months that have followed we have proven how serious we are about building on

those dreams and stretching to even greater heights.

And so it is that today Anderson is a rare place indeed – where the entire campus

community is devoted to the high ideals of Christian higher education in an

intellectually stimulating environment.

Here, we view life as a journey . . . gifted to each of us by God and ﬁlled with choice and

possibility every step of the way.

As you pursue your particular goals and dreams this year, I encourage you to consider

that the greatest danger to becoming the person you were meant to be is to fall into the

trap of complacency. Anderson University itself is a very good place and our greatest

challenge is to energize one another to make certain that as good as we are, we are

continuously cultivating the desire, ability, and expectation to improve on what we do.

Students, we have a deep desire that attending Anderson University will be just the

start of a lifetime marked by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, exploration, and

service.

Have a great year at AU!

Cordially,

Evans P. Whitaker, Ph.D.

President

Fall 2012

Contents

President’s Message .................... 4

Presenting Anderson University ............ 6

Admission/Financial Aid/Expenses .........18

Academic Curriculum and Academic Support

... 48

Academic Programs ................... 60

Academic Courses ....................144

Academic Policies .....................272

Graduate Studies .....................294

Student Development and Campus Life .....336

University Directory ...................346

Campus Map ........................383

Index .............................384

User’s Guide to Catalog Information .......386

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Mission Statement of Purpose

Anderson University is an academic community, afﬁliated with the South Carolina Baptist

Convention, providing a challenging education grounded in the liberal arts, enhanced

by professional and graduate programs and a co-curricular focus on the development of

character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. This is a diverse community that is

Christ-centered, people-focused, student-oriented, quality-driven, and future-directed.

Vision Statement

Anderson University seeks to be a premier teaching university where liberal arts,

professional studies, and graduate programs thrive within a distinctively Christian

community of faculty, staff and students dedicated to learning and service.

Values

Anderson’s vision represents a shared sense of the type of university we want to create.

We are bound together as a community by this common aspiration. Values serve as guides

that shape our daily actions. Everyone needs to know and understand the values of our

organization; they are a guiding force in people’s hearts:

A Christian Community

The Liberal Arts

The Individual

The Student

A Diverse Student Body

Continuous Improvement

Servant Leadership

The Future

Our vision provides the big picture of the university ethos while our Strategic Plan, Vision

2014, is a roadmap to the future destination for the university.

Strategic Plan

Vision 2014 is an aggressive agenda for accomplishment to be pursued over the next

ten years. It consists of 14 broad strategies that will lead to unprecedented progress

at Anderson University, placing the institution in the front ranks of Christian higher

education and allowing AU to enlarge its service to and impact on individuals, the local

region, society, and the church.

STRATEGY ONE: Create an exceptional, future-driven Christian learning environment that

emphasizes values, high standards of scholarship, mutual respect, and nurturing support

for all members of the Anderson University community.

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Make student learning - the education of the whole student - our top priority

2. Attract and retain outstanding Christian scholars and staff

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3. Support staff in continuously expanding their professional knowledge and skills;

establish a new employee orientation and ongoing professional training program

4. Create a climate that encourages AU undergraduates to pursue graduate study,

distinguished fellowships, and careers of life-impacting signiﬁcance

5. Keeping excellent teaching our primary focus, embrace a broad view of scholarship that

includes teaching, discovery, application, and integration; develop discipline-speciﬁc

standards for quality scholarly and creative faculty contributions

Strategic Initiatives

6. Maintain an overall student to faculty ratio between 13:1 and 17:1

7. Increase percentage of full-time faculty with terminal degrees from 65% to 80-85%

8. Restructure academic units (currently divisions) to reﬂect the maturity and quality of

the academic programs

9. Establish a center for teaching and learning to encourage, assist, and support faculty in

their efforts to continuously improve as learner-focused teachers

10. Increase faculty salaries to median levels for comparative aspirant institutions

11. Increase faculty development funding to competitive levels

12. Implement a compensation management program for staff designed to keep staff

salaries competitive

13. Establish exceptional co-curricular learning opportunities designed to set AU

undergraduates apart – such as extraordinary internships, original research projects,

international educational travel, and Christian missions

14. Develop high quality, self-supporting masters, specialist, and doctoral degree programs

that make sense for AU; develop a timeline for graduate program development

15. Design new facilities to support and foster learning, research and teaching including a

new library

16. Enhance student-centered services to enable academic success such as exceptional

advising and user- friendly administrative and academic processes

17. Make curricular enhancements to foster the development of students’ communication

(oral, written, and technological) and reasoning skills

18. Explore and consider membership in the Associated New American Colleges (ANAC)

consortium and the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)

19. Explore and consider restructuring the academic calendar to facilitate a January term

STRATEGY TWO: Create robust, engaging student development and residence life programs

that support retention goals, foster relationship-building, create community, emphasize

Christian growth and character development, and create extraordinary student satisfaction

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Seek to continuously improve student development programs to enhance Christian life

and develop leadership and character development among students

Strategic Initiatives

2. Provide campus housing for at least 75% of the traditional student population

3. Incrementally refurbish residence halls with new furnishings and décor

4. Fully embrace the “residence life” philosophy wherein residence halls are nurturing

living and learning environments

5. Embrace a view of student life that values and programs for various student sub

cultures such as athletes, commuters, adult ACCEL learners, minorities, etc.

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6. Enhance “community building” activities within residence halls

7. Enhance weekend student activities

8. Renovate/enhance and expand the student center

9. Add full-time residence life staff qualiﬁed at the masters degree level

10. Expand the role and responsibilities of residence hall supervisors and resident

assistants for enhanced supervision, community building and greater residence life

effectiveness

11. Enhance food service facilities and food variety

12. Create a senior year experience program that ensures that the end of the student’s

undergraduate career is as promising as the beginning

13. Create services and a total campus atmosphere that is afﬁrming and supportive of

ACCEL students

TRATEGY THREE: Create within the context of our distinct Christian mission, an

environment that welcomes and extends Christian hospitality to people from diverse

backgrounds, recognizes the dignity and worth of each individual, and seeks to foster

greater understanding.

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Make a budgetary commitment to hire minority faculty

2. Seek a representation of minorities on the faculty and professional staff that equals

the racial diversity of the campus; an initial goal of 12%

3. Increase minority representation in the student body; an initial goal of 17%

4. Initiate a “minority fellows” program designed to recruit promising minority faculty

members early in their academic career

5. Develop community partnerships to support minority programming

6. Develop an ambassador program for minority recruitment

7. Increase the campus presence of visiting Christian scholars from other countries and

cultures who understand and appreciate our Christian mission and Baptist tradition

8. Consider the creation of a cultural affairs function within the Student Development

division to enhance attention given to the needs of minority and international

students

9. Add curricular and co-curricular emphases of interest to minority students

10. Increase the presence of artwork, speakers, and performances that reﬂect the racial

diversity of our campus and society

11. With the Christian faith (see Romans 12:2) and our Baptist tradition as our compass,

foster student understanding and discussion of racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious

diversity issues in the context of learning settings

TRATEGY FOUR: Build on our present commitment to the integration of faith and

learning, cultivate and nurture an institution-wide passion for integration.

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Afﬁrm the teachings of Jesus Christ, with special emphasis on the Great

Commandment, the Great Commission, Christian civility and the Golden Rule

2. Integrate ‘Great Commission’ emphasis into selected service/study programs

STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

3. Develop learning opportunities (speakers, conferences, peer-to-peer learning, etc.)

for faculty to develop greater understanding of and practice in the integration of faith

and learning - that is, to help students explore and discuss the natural intersections of

the Christian faith and the disciplines

4. Recruit faculty and staff who are committed to the integration of faith and learning

5. Create and organize out of class opportunities for faculty and students to discuss the

implications of the Christian faith in the disciplines and professions

6. Create opportunities for juniors and seniors to reﬂect on their AU learning experience

to facilitate synthesis of faith and learning and its implications for life after college

7. Consider the facilitation of more faculty and student faith discussions speciﬁc to the

academic disciplines

TRATEGY FIVE: Educate students for global citizenry

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Require a foreign language in all traditional undergraduate programs

2. Create additional study abroad opportunities and international university partnerships

for faculty and students

3. Develop a viable model for ﬁnancial accessibility to study abroad for full-time

traditional students

4. Seek to increase the enrollment of international students

TRATEGY SIX: Attract, support, and retain a student body that is academically talented,

motivated to succeed, and desirous of membership in an academically challenging

Christian learning environment

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Achieve a headcount enrollment of 2,000-2,200 students; 1,400 traditional, 600

adult students, 200 graduate students

2. Achieve a freshman retention rate of 80%

3. Achieve a six-year graduation rate of 55%

4. Apply selective admission standards with the goal of increasing minimum entrance

scores, grade point averages, and the percentage of students in the top 25% of their

high school class

5. Develop a strong, focused retention plan

6. Target for recruitment the top 10 to 25% of Hispanic students

7. Enhance recruitment efforts of minority students

8. Develop admission marketing plans for each academic division; link marketing plan for

academics to web site

9. Enhance career services to all majors, with special emphasis on business

10. Reduce the traditional student discount rate from 40% to 30%

11. Design into Freshman Programs a presentation that will help students and parents

understand and appreciate their sources of ﬁnancial assistance (SC Baptists, the

State of South Carolina, the Federal government, individual donors, and Anderson

University)

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12. Create exceptional academic services to support and maximize the academic success of

our students (registration, ﬁnancial aid, business ofﬁce, etc.)

13. Develop within The Cultural Experience Program a social skills series that will ensure

that students develop the social skills (etiquette/protocol, dress, etc.) they will need

to positive reﬂections of Anderson University, upwardly mobile in their careers, and

successful in life

TRATEGY SEVEN: Pursue additional programmatic distinctions that will set Anderson

University further apart from other Southern comprehensive colleges and universities

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES:

Strategic Initiatives

1. Conduct an audit of current “distinctives”

2. Create an enhanced focus on study abroad and mission work that will allow each AU

student that persists past 90 semester hours with a 2.5 GPA to engage in one of the two

options

3. Develop quality indicators

4. Be known in the region as “the quality provider of adult education”

5. Seek additional affordable specialized accreditation for appropriate academic programs

6. Pursue a goal of AU graduates scoring in the 75th percentile on all disciplinary

competency and knowledge assessments

7. Cultivate and nurture true excellence in academic programs

8. Investigate non-traditional day scheduling

TRATEGY EIGHT: Guide all AU students in academic and student life programs to

understand the Christian perspective of life, embody the attitudes of leadership and

stewardship, and view work as vocation

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Afﬁrm the teachings of Jesus Christ with special emphasis on the Great

Commandment, the Great Commission, Christian civility and the Golden Rule

2. In both academic and student life programs, help students understand life as a gift over

which they are to be stewards of their talents, abilities, and all God has given them and

understand they have a responsibility to serve others as an expression of gratitude

3. Encourage and support student leadership of campus spiritual life through a wide

variety of religious activities

TRATEGIC INITIATIVES

4. Enhance institutional focus on service to others and Kingdom growth

5. Enhance chapel with an increased budget to attract more speakers that emphasize the

Christian foundations of life, work, and intellectual activity

6. Provide enhanced generation-speciﬁc Christian growth and evangelism activities

7. Place a new, stronger emphasis on the creation and facilitation of extraordinary

mission opportunities for students, faculty and staff

8. Explore extending a form of The Journey (chapel) to ACCEL students that makes

sense for evening students

STRATEGY NINE: View the campus as a precious resource and continuously enhance

its beauty

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Establish a community value of viewing the campus as a precious resource that

enhances campus living, student recruitment and retention, and regional pride

2. Faculty and staff will model stewardship and campus pride

3. Maintain high standards for safety across campus and high standards for health

inspections in the residence halls

Strategic Initiatives

4. Remove concrete and asphalt from the inner campus to create additional green space

5. Develop a long-term plan to remove the tower from the campus

6. Expand parking

7. Install new aesthetically pleasing signage to enhance campus beauty and facilitate better

visitor navigation

8. Create more gathering spaces, both inside facilities and on the grounds

9. Designate smoking areas away from public trafﬁc and develop a proposal for a smoke-

free campus

10. Restore the prayer garden at the Sullivan Building

11. Enhance the beauty of the campus with additional plantings, outdoor art, gazebos,

water features, ﬂower gardens, etc.

12. Professionally design all new and replacement landscaping

13. Where cost economies can be gained, add environmentally conscious features to

facilities

TRATEGY TEN: Further build an athletics program that is characterized by a winning

tradition, academic achievement, sportsmanship, and character development

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Promote and value a winning tradition in all sports

Strategic Initiatives

2. Increase the six-year student-athlete graduation rate to 55 percent

3. Consider adding sports that attract out-of-state students

4. Consistently lead the Carolinas Virginia Athletic Conference Honor Roll

5. AU athletes will be the conference model for sportsmanship in all sports

6. AU athletics will emphasize character development among all student-athletes

7. AU student-athletes will promote character development to children and youth in

schools, churches, and youth organizations

8. Develop a master plan for athletic facilities

TRATEGY ELEVEN: Establish an integrated marketing program that will communicate

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Anderson University’s identity as a leading Christian comprehensive university

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Be perceived by the local community and the region as a premier private college

2. Be perceived by prospective students as an academically serious, intentionally

Christian, caring university that produces successful graduates

3. Ascend to the top tier of US News and World Report’s Southern Comprehensive

Colleges and Universities

4. Establish and adequately fund an ofﬁce of marketing and communications

5. Establish within each academic division a marketing and outreach plan for student

recruitment and the development of stronger ties with disciplinary peers in the

schools; tie marketing plan for academics to web site

6. Increase coverage of AU in local and regional media outlets

7. Increase the presence of Anderson University faculty presentations at scholarly/

professional conferences, symposia, and colloquia, and increase the hosting of such

meetings on the AU campus

8. Increase the participation and presence of AU faculty and staff in local and regional

decision making, non-proﬁt organizations, etc.

STRATEGY TWELVE: Further enhance service, service learning, and community engagement

of the entire campus community

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Priorities

1. Continue to build our community service programs to involve more students, faculty,

and staff

Strategic Initiatives

2. Establish Anderson University as the single largest higher education contributor of

community service hours in the area

3. Establish a formal process to identify and track community service and service learning

participation

4. Increase publicity about the University’s community service

TRATEGY THIRTEEN: Ensure a sound ﬁnancial future

NITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Seek annual revenue growth of 10 percent

2. Increase the endowment to exceed the annual operating budget

3. Achieve a ﬁnancial viability ratio of 1:1

4. Establish/fund a development effort that can realistically achieve our fund raising goals

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STRATEGY FOURTEEN: Signiﬁcantly strengthen the collection of data, the technological

infrastructure of the campus and the use of technology in all areas of the University.

INITIATIVES AND PRIORITIES

Strategic Initiatives

1. Provide ongoing instruction to faculty in the use of technology as a powerful tool

that enhances access to learning, ignites the discovery of new knowledge, and inspires

collaborative thinking.

2. Become data-driven in institutional decision-making at all levels

3. Strengthen the collection of alumni information with special emphasis on additional

education and career path that provide indicators of AU’s impact

4. Complete infrastructure additions to become a totally wireless campus

5. Seek to be a leader in technology among small campuses

6. Consolidate widely used individual software into site licenses for greater efﬁciency and

broader campus accessibility

7. Eliminate unnecessary IT staff responsibilities by better equipping faculty, staff, and

students to be more self-sufﬁcient

8. Purchase and migrate to a new administrative software system for greater functionality

and efﬁciencies

9. Fully develop distance learning software capabilities and ongoing training

10. Institute a technology replacement budget for the systematic replacement of

instructional technology, software for computer labs, and computers for faculty and

staff ofﬁces

11. Establish three multi-media lecture halls

12. Increase technology in all classrooms

Institutional Effectiveness

Anderson University’s commitment to its mission and purpose requires careful

monitoring of progress toward achieving these goals. Students and other members of the

campus community are expected to participate in various assessment activities. Information

gathered from these assessments will enable the university to enhance its educational

programs and services for future generations.

History

The University traces it origin to one of the ﬁrst institutions of higher learning for women

in the United States. The Johnson Female Seminary opened in the village of Anderson in

1848. The founder was the Reverend William B. Johnson, a Baptist minister who was the

ﬁrst president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

The school the Reverend Mr. Johnson founded was forced to close during the Civil War

and did not reopen; but in time a new generation carried on what had been begun at

that institution. A group of public-spirited citizens, desirous of having an institution

of higher learning in Anderson, offered 32 acres of land and $100,000 to the South

Carolina Baptist Convention at its meeting in 1910. The Convention nominated a group

of trustees, and Anderson College was granted a charter in 1911 by the South Carolina

General Assembly. In 1912, the college opened its doors and operated as a four-year

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college for women until 1930. In 1929, the South Carolina Baptist Convention approved

the institution’s transition to a junior college, the ﬁrst in the state. The College became a

coeducational institution in 1930.

In December 1989, the Board of Trust voted to return the College to its status as a four-

year institution, beginning with the fall semester of 1991. This decision was subsequently

afﬁrmed by a unanimous vote of the General Board of the South Carolina Baptist

Convention. The ﬁrst four-year class since 1930 graduated in May, 1993.

In October 2004, the Board of Trust voted to begin the ﬁrst graduate program. The

Master in Education degree was unanimously approved by the Board and graduate students

were admitted to the University beginning January 2006.

In May 2005, the Board of Trust voted to assume university status to better reﬂect the

quality, breadth, and maturity of the academic program and the entire institution. The

name of the institution was changed to Anderson University in January 2006. This

decision was also afﬁrmed by a unanimous vote of the Executive Committee of the South

Carolina Baptist Convention. On January 1, 2006, Anderson College ofﬁcially became

Anderson University, capping a year of unprecedented growth in both quality and quantity.

The University welcomed its largest ever freshman class in the fall of 2005 and has broken

that record every year since, and was named for the ﬁrst time to the top-tier of private

comprehensive colleges and universities by U.S. News and World Report, a ranking it

improved upon in 2008 and again in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Anderson University boasts a lively campus atmosphere with dozens of organizations ranging

from Baptist student groups to academic and service organizations. The University competes

in NCAA Division II athletics and currently has more than 17 teams in a variety of sports

including, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s

soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, baseball, volleyball, softball, cross country, and wrestling.

The year 2006 also saw the largest single building project in Anderson’s history as a new

$7.5 million library was constructed, tripling the size of the previous library. In addition

to badly needed additional space for the ever-expanding holdings of the previous library,

the new library houses meeting rooms that are available for use by Anderson businesses

and civic organizations, group study rooms, a café’, a computer lab, a music lab, a spacious

art museum, a multi-media lecture hall and late night study areas. The Thrift Library was

dedicated in April of 2007 and has become a central gathering place and very popular

student learning facility.

In the fall of 2007, Anderson University opened the ﬁrst of several new residence halls to

be constructed on land across the street from the front of campus. Two have been added

since that time and one double the size of the previous three is under construction and

slated for occupancy in the fall of 2012. While the new residences are modern and state-

of-the-art, they are also carefully designed to blend in with and compliment the scenic

Boulevard Historic District that surrounds them.

The 2008/2009 academic year was historic for the Anderson campus. Through two

land acquisitions, one a gift and the other, the purchase of the former Anderson County

Fairgrounds, the total acreage of the university increased from 68 acres to 271. The

increased land holdings mean AU is no longer a “land-locked” campus and has abundant

room for planned future growth.

Anderson University’s enrollment has grown 68 percent since 2002 and now numbers

more than 2,700 students. To maintain the same comfortable campus environment

students have always enjoyed at AU, University ofﬁcials continue to add state-of-the-art

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housing to keep pace with the growth.

The University sits on wooded land in the historic northeast section of Anderson, South

Carolina. The Upstate of South Carolina, always known world-wide for its large lakes,

the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and overall scenic beauty, is now equally

known for it’s growing reputation as one of the high-growth corridors in the Southeast.

The community of Anderson, having given birth to the University, has nurtured and

supported the institution throughout its history. In turn, the University has provided

intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities for the citizens of the Anderson

area, and has made a signiﬁcant contribution to the economy of Anderson County.

The estimated economic impact of Anderson University to the local economy has been

estimated to be between $80 million and $100 million annually. In addition, Anderson

students perform more than 15,000 hours of community service each year.

Campus

The campus is in a residential section in the northeastern part of the city, within walking

distance of the downtown business district, local churches, the county library, the Anderson

Area Medical Center, and many other institutions and civic organizations. Over a hundred

oaks grow on the campus, which is landscaped in a series of rising terraces, with ﬂower-

bordered walks and driveways. Wisteria, dogwood, azaleas, a rose garden, and formal

memorial gardens add to the natural beauty of the surroundings. The heart of the campus is

the cluster of three original buildings—the Merritt Administration Building, Denmark Hall,

and Pratt Hall. Five major buildings serve the academic program of the College—the Olin D.

Johnston Building; the Watkins Teaching Center; Vandiver Hall; Callie Stringer Rainey

Fine Arts Center, containing Henderson Auditorium, the Gallant Art Gallery, the Homozel

Mickel Daniel Recital Hall, the Belk Theatre, and the Gambrill Rehearsal Hall; and the faculty

ofﬁce building. In 2007, the University completed the largest single-phase building project

in its history as the $7.5 million Thrift Library opened to students. The library contains over

50,000 square feet of space and features study rooms, a multi-media center, the information

technology department, the Vandiver Art Gallery, meeting rooms, a music lab and a spacious

computer lab. It also houses McClellion Café which is the home of the popular Java City, and

the new Food for Thought, a specialty restaurant.

Eight traditional style resident halls and three apartment style buildings are available for student

housing: Boulevard Residence Halls; Royce, Clamp and Gaston Halls, plus a newly constructed

residence hall that has yet to be named. Denmark Hall, Kingsley Hall, Lawton Hall, North Rouse

Hall, Pratt Hall, South Rouse Hall, Stringer Commons, and The Village Hall. The Abney Athletic

Center, Smethers Field, and the Grubbs Memorial Tennis Courts are the home of intercollegiate

athletics on the main campus of Anderson University. On the Boulevard just south of the main

campus, the large Athletic Campus includes several new athletic facilities including both competitive

and practice soccer ﬁelds, indoor softball and baseball practice, wrestling practice, an indoor golf

practice facility , and a new gymnasium with two full-sized basketball courts and a walking track.

The intramural sports and club sports programs use both campuses and four additional tennis

courts between Vandiver Hall and the Sullivan Building, which houses Campus Ministries. In the

center of campus is the Student Center, which houses the Post Ofﬁce, Bookstore, Business Ofﬁce,

the Campus Grill, Game Room, the Center for Student Success, and the Ofﬁce of International

Programs. The Rice Building (Financial Aid Ofﬁce) is located on Kingsley Road. The Admission

Ofﬁce is located adjacent to the front corner of campus across the street from the Sullivan building.

Across Boulevard Street from the Admission Ofﬁce is the ofﬁce for the ACCEL adult evening

education program. Vandiver Hall, which houses the College of Business, has undergone extensive

construction and now houses a State-of the Art School of Nursing. (See the map inserted at the back

of this catalog for the speciﬁc location of all campus buildings and facilities.)

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Anderson University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association

of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. Contact the

Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-

679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Anderson University.

Policy on Substantive Change Reporting: Anderson University is committed to fulﬁlling

all institutional obligations of its membership in the Southern Association of Colleges

and Schools, Commission on Colleges. Among these obligations is the notiﬁcation

requirement associated with any signiﬁcant change in the University’s academic programs

or mission. Anderson University has vested the responsibility for notiﬁcation with the

Ofﬁce of the Provost. The University will provide the Commission with the requisite

communication; e.g. letter of notiﬁcation, prospectus, etc. in accordance with published

deadlines for prior notiﬁcation and/or approval.

The National Association of Schools of Music, National Association of Schools of Art and

Design, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, and South Carolina

State Board of Education (Teacher Education) have accredited speciﬁc programs.

Anderson University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and

Programs to offer the following undergraduate and graduate business degrees:

Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Business with Concentrations:

Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Financial Economics, Human Resource

Management, International Business, Management, Marketing

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and the BBA with concentrations in

Computer Information Systems, Healthcare Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

(All documents related to Anderson University’s accreditation are available for viewing in

the Ofﬁce of the President.)

Anderson University also maintains afﬁliations with the following:

Association of American Colleges and Universities

International Association of Baptist Colleges and Schools

Council for the Advancement and Support of Education

The Council of Independent Colleges

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

South Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities

South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities

South Carolina College Personnel Association

North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)

National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

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ADMISSION

Anderson University is a selective university that attempts to select those students who

show promise of being academically successful and who are a good match for Anderson

University’s academic, social and spiritual environment. The university seeks to enroll an

academically talented, well-rounded entering class comprised of students with a wide variety

of attributes, accomplishments, backgrounds and interests.

Anderson University accepts students on the basis of academic qualiﬁcations, character,

and evidence of the potential to beneﬁt from the University’s unique educational and

campus life experience. The University welcomes qualiﬁed applicants without regard to

race, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, or ethnicity.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the campus and to talk with an Admission

Counselor. The Admission Ofﬁce will make arrangements for campus visits between

the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information or

application materials, please call or write:

Director of Admission

Anderson University

316 Boulevard

Anderson, SC 29621

864-328-1835 or 1-800-542-3594

You may also visit our website at www.andersonuniversity.edu

Types of Admission

Regular Admission

Each applicant’s record is examined for evidence reﬂecting potential for intellectual

and social growth, strength of character, and seriousness of purpose. These qualities

are evaluated by considering each applicant’s academic record, including: graduation

from a high school or submission of proof of having passed a high school equivalency

test, high school grade-point average, the curriculum taken in high school as it

relates to the applicant’s further educational or career objectives, scores on the SAT

Reasoning Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT), and optional

references. In addition to these considerations, the University may choose to examine

further any applicant by the use of psychological, achievement or aptitude tests, and a

personal interview.

Contractual Admission

Depending on individual circumstances, the University may admit a limited number

of applicants who do not meet regular admission standards. Contractually admitted

students are required to take a placement test to determine their correct placement in

Math and English. If indicated by testing, the student will take preparatory courses

which do not count toward the degree but prepare the student for further coursework.

Contractual students also take a specialized ﬁrst year experience course in the fall

semester and participate in additional academic support activities in spring semester.

Course loads are restricted during the ﬁrst academic year.

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General Application Procedures

Applicants who are United States citizens, and who are applying for admission to college

as full or part-time degree seeking or non-degree seeking students must provide the

Admission Ofﬁce with the following:

1. A completed Application for Admission form. This form can be obtained from the

Admission Ofﬁce or found on our website at www.andersonuniversity.edu..

2. A high school transcript of all work completed or in progress. The applicant is

responsible for requesting that a ﬁnal high school transcript be sent to the Admission

Ofﬁce. All transcripts must be ofﬁcial ones bearing the ofﬁcial seal of the institution

and/or the signature of the appropriate ofﬁcer of the school. Proof of successful

completion of a high school equivalency program such as the General Educational

Development (GED) Testing Program may be submitted in lieu of a high school

transcript. A score of 2500 is required for consideration.

3. The ofﬁcial scores earned on the SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or the American College

Testing Program (ACT). Information regarding these testing programs is usually

available through the high school guidance ofﬁce or can be found on these websites -

www.collegeboard.com or www.act.org.

4. A non-refundable processing fee of $25.00.

Applicants who are 25 years of age or older and who have no previous college experience

must submit all of the items listed above, except for SAT or ACT scores, and may be asked

to demonstrate acceptable skills in English and writing on a College Placement Exam.

Transfer students must submit ofﬁcial transcripts of all previous college work attempted.

Special Procedures for Admission

Transfer Students. Anderson University accepts transfer credits from regionally accredited

institutions. Applicants wishing to transfer to Anderson University from another college

must submit all items required in the admission procedures listed above, with the following

exception: If the transfer applicant has earned 24 or more semester hours of credit at

another institution, the high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores need not be

submitted. Transfer applicants must submit ofﬁcial transcripts of all previous college work

attempted and must be eligible to return to the college in which they were last enrolled. The

college transcript(s) will be evaluated by the Registrar at the time the applicant is accepted

for admission. The applicant will be notiﬁed when the evaluations are complete, and the

applicant will be directed to make an appointment with the College Dean of their chosen

major. Transfer students who leave their former school on academic probation will enter

Anderson University on academic probation if admitted. Students who are academically

suspended from another college will not be considered for admission to Anderson University

during the period of their suspension. Additional information regarding transferring to

Anderson University is available in the “Academic Policies” section of this catalog.

International Students. In addition to the items listed under General Application

Procedures, international students are required to submit the ofﬁcial report of the score

earned on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not their ﬁrst

language. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted if they are available. The minimum

acceptable TOEFL score (non-computerized) at Anderson University is 550. The

minimum acceptable computerized score is 220. The minimum acceptable internet based

score is 75. International students must submit all required application for admission

materials 60 days prior to the start of their intended term of enrollment. International

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students must also provide veriﬁcation of their ability to pay for room, board, tuition and

fees before immigration forms will be issued by the University. They are also responsible

for making their own housing arrangements during times when the University is closed

for holidays and during certain times during the summer. Following admission to the

University, international students are required to submit a $250 Enrollment Conﬁrmation

Fee/Housing Deposit and all necessary documentation for issuance of their student visa.

Former Students. Students who have previously attended Anderson University should

submit an Application for Admission. Former students will return under the provisions of

the university catalog which is in effect at the time of their readmission.

Transient Students. Applicants who have been attending or are currently attending

another college or university and desire to enroll in a course or courses at Anderson

University must submit the Application for Admission available from the Admission

Ofﬁce or online, and a statement from the appropriate ofﬁcial at the institution

they are attending, indicating that they have approval to take one or more courses at

Anderson University.

Concurrent/Dual Enrollment Students. Any high school student who has completed

the tenth or the eleventh grade but who is not yet a high school graduate may apply to take

courses for college credit during the regular or summer terms. Applicants must submit

an Application for Admission online, a transcript of all high school work completed or in

progress, a statement of approval from the high school principal or guidance counselor,

and SAT or ACT scores. Course offerings are limited.

Summer School Students. Students in any of the above categories may apply for admission

to one or more summer terms at Anderson University by submitting an Application for

Admission online.

Auditors. Persons desiring to audit classes may do so with the approval of the Registrar

and the instructor in the course. The University reserves the right to refuse to allow

an individual to register as an auditor in courses in which the predominant mode of

instruction makes them inappropriate courses for auditors. Auditors are “listeners’’ in

the class. They do not take examinations and do not receive credit. They may participate

in class discussion with the approval of the instructor. The fee for auditing a course is

one-half the normal tuition for the course and any special fees that may be required for

registering that course.

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Upon completion of the application ﬁle, the application will be reviewed and the applicant

notiﬁed of the decision. Applicants approved for admission will be sent an Enrollment

Conﬁrmation form which the applicant should complete and return immediately with an

Enrollment Conﬁrmation fee of $250.00. For students not living on campus, this fee

will be reﬂected as a credit on the student account at the time of ﬁnancial registration. For

students living on campus, this will serve as a Housing Deposit and will remain on account

as a security deposit. Refund policies are outlined on the Enrollment Conﬁrmation form.

Commuting and students planning to reside on-campus are both required to submit

the Enrollment Conﬁrmation fee and form to secure their place within the entering

class. Early response is important to be assured of being assigned a room in a University

residence hall and securing a course schedule. All students must also submit a completed

health form.

Continuation of Enrollment

Once admitted to the University, a student is assured of the privilege of enrolling for

successive terms, provided he/she maintains satisfactory academic, social, and ﬁnancial

standing. There is no limit to the number of terms of enrollment for part-time students

who maintain sufﬁciently high grades to avoid academic probation or suspension. Students

who have been academically suspended, who have served their period of suspension, and

who have not exceeded the number of terms of full-time enrollment allowed, may apply for

readmission by following the procedures prescribed above for former students.

Anderson Central

Anderson Central is located in the Rice Building and is designed to help students meet

their educational goals through centralized support, ﬁnancial assistance, and commitment

to service. There are two Student Service Coordinators to assist students with questions

involving student records, ﬁnancial aid, student accounts and collections. Ofﬁce hours are

Monday through Thursday 8:30 – 5:00 and Friday 8:30 – 4:30.

Anderson Central offers many student services that can be accomplished in one central

location:

Anderson Central Services Available:

Check cashing

Clear holds on accounts

Commuter Meal Plans

Debit card payments

Financial Aid appointment scheduling

General information

Independent Study payments

Loan checks signed

Meal plan change forms

Name/Address change forms

Outside scholarship payments and billing

Payments to Student Accounts

Payment plan brochures / information

Refund inquiries

Student account inquiries

1098-T tax forms

Purchase additional copies for computer lab printing

Financial Aid Planning Services Available:

Exit interviews for loans

Financial aid counseling appointments

Submit ﬁnancial aid forms

Student Academic Services Available:

Drop/Add fees accepted

Pay Graduation application fee

Transcript Request

Veriﬁcation of Enrollment Request

Good Student Discount Forms Completed

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Debit Card Payments (for meal plans)

A $50 minimum is required to set up a debit card. Debit cards may be requested in

Anderson Central by either making a payment or requesting to use existing credit from the

student’s account. A debit card may be used for purchases at the following locations on

campus: Martin Dining Room, Student Center Grille, Java City and Food for Thought

(located on ground ﬂoor of Thrift Library).

Meal Plan Change Forms

All boarding students are required to have a meal plan and should complete a meal plan form

prior to the start of the academic year. If a student neglects to complete the form, they will be

assigned the 21 meal plan (no debit). Meal plan changes may be made until the third day of classes

each semester by completing a meal plan change form in Anderson Central or Residence Life.

Name/Address/Phone Number Changes

Address/Name/Phone number changes can only be processed when received in writing

with the student’s signature. A change of address form is available online or in Anderson

Central. These forms may be mailed or faxed to Anderson Central.

Student Transcripts

An ofﬁcial transcript is a copy of a student’s entire academic record from Anderson

University, bearing the ofﬁcial university seal and stamp. There is a $10.00 fee for each

ofﬁcial transcript request. Anderson University has authorized the National Student

Clearinghouse to provide ofﬁcial transcript ordering via the Web. You may ﬁnd this link at

www.andersonuniversity.edu or www.studentclearinghouse.org. You can order transcripts

using any major credit card. The site will walk you through placing an order, including

delivery options and fees. Ofﬁcial transcript requests will not be processed if you have a

ﬁnancial hold on your account. We encourage students to print their unofﬁcial transcript

through Self-Service.

Bills Online via Student Self-Service Account

No paper bills are mailed! All billing statements are published online and can be found

on the students’ Self-Service accounts at the beginning of July for the fall semester and

at the beginning of December for spring semester. Students must set up all third-party

logins. Parents and guardians can access ﬁnancial information on Self-Service by logging

in via the “E-Payment Login.” If you do not plan to attend Anderson University and have

already scheduled your classes, please login to Self-Service and drop your classes or email

[email protected] so that others may have the option to enroll before

classes begin.

Indebtedness Must be Paid

All indebtedness to the university must be paid before students are permitted to enroll for

ensuing semesters or a hold on the account will restrict the release of records (transcripts

and/or diploma). Unresolved debts will have billing and collection costs added, may be

placed with a collection agency and reported to a credit bureau. If your fees increase for any

reason after the initial posting of bills, you must login to Self-Service to view any charges that

may have posted since your last statement. Payment for the increase must be made by the

payment deadline as referenced under Financial Policies. If the deadline has already passed,

you should make payment immediately or risk cancellation of your schedule.

To make payment arrangements or to request ﬁnancial aid, please e-mail

[email protected] or ﬁ[email protected] or call

(864) 231-2070, or 1-800-542-3594.

Check Cashing Policies

We recommend that students have a bank account with an ATM card to meet their banking

and cash needs. There are several banks in the Anderson area that offer student bank accounts.

Additionally, there is an ATM machine located on campus. In Anderson Central, personal

checks may be cashed up to $100.00. Third party checks cannot be cashed by Anderson

University. A student ID is required for all check cashing transactions.

Payment Plans

To help you meet your educational expenses, Anderson University is pleased to offer Nelnet

Business Solutions (NBS) as a convenient online payment plan service provider. Students

who choose to use NBS may select installment plans that are spread over several months.

This is not a loan program. There are no interest or ﬁnance charges assessed, and there

is no credit check. The cost to budget your interest-free monthly payment plan is a $60

per year (or $40 per semester). This is a nonrefundable NBS enrollment fee. Payment

plan brochures are available in Anderson Central or more information may be found by

selecting the Payment Plan Enrollment link at www.andersonuniversity.edu. Appointments

may be scheduled in Anderson Central to review payment plan contract amounts.

Refunds

Refunds will begin to be issued after the date of ﬁnancial responsibility, providing that

all funds have been received from all agencies (i.e. state, federal, loan lenders, etc). Each

student should submit a Title IV Authorization Form to Anderson Central to state if funds

are to remain on the student account for the following term or semester.

FINANCIAL AID

The Anderson University Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning exists to inform and assist students

and parents in ﬁnding ﬁnancial assistance, and to enable students to attend Anderson

University. Services offered include informing, counseling and assisting students and parents

in a timely and equitable manner. All functions of the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce are

geared to enhance the overall learning and spiritual objectives of Anderson University.

The Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce is dedicated to helping students and their families make

attending Anderson University affordable. There are many different sources of ﬁnancial

aid available to qualiﬁed students. It is best to complete and submit all required forms as

soon as possible as most ﬁnancial assistance is awarded on a ﬁrst come, ﬁrst served basis for

qualiﬁed applicants. E-mail communication to the student’s AU assigned e-mail address is

the ofﬁcial form of communication from the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning regarding

scholarship awards, adjustments, notiﬁcations, and deadlines.

The Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce awards ﬁnancial aid to qualiﬁed applicants without

regard to race, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, disability or ethnicity.

Financial Aid Application Process

Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

online at www.fafsa.ed.gov in order to be considered for ﬁnancial aid. The student and

one parent will need to request a PIN number from the Department of Education in order

to electronically sign the FAFSA. If you do not currently have a PIN number, request a

PIN at www.pin.ed.gov. The completion and submission of the FAFSA allows ﬁnancial aid

administrators to determine how much parents are expected to contribute to the educational

costs for the student. It is a fair and equitable system of establishing the ﬁnancial need for

each student. To be considered for full funding, students complete and ﬁle the FASFA form

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as soon as possible after January 1. All aid applicants are strongly urged to check with local

service clubs, churches, or employers, about scholarships they might offer.

By completing the FAFSA, a student applies for federal, state, and institutional aid.

Students should complete only one FAFSA each year. During the application process,

students will have the opportunity to list any colleges to which they have applied. Each

college listed will receive the FAFSA results electronically. Each college is identiﬁed by

name and by code number. The Anderson University FAFSA code is 003418.

Completing the FAFSA is easy. Simply go online to the following web address and follow

the step-by-step instructions. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Traditional students must be enrolled full-time (12 hours or more), to receive

institutional funds, federal funds, and all state funds. Students may receive

institutional ﬁnancial assistance for a total of four years or eight semesters. If students

receive outside scholarships, Anderson University institutional funds may be adjusted

(reduced) dependent upon eligibility or need for ﬁnancial aid.

All students are initially awarded as boarding students unless notiﬁcation has been received

from the parent and/or the student that they will commute. If a student changes status

from a boarding student to a commuting student, their ﬁnancial aid could be affected. The

ﬁnancial aid budget will be adjusted (reduced) to reﬂect the difference between a boarding

budget and a commuting budget and individual awards reduced/cancelled as outlined under

the individual award requirements in this section. If you have questions, please contact the

Financial Aid Ofﬁce.

Students may not receive ﬁnancial aid funds in excess of tuition, fees, room and board,

regardless of the source(s) of ﬁnancial assistance. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Students are responsible for the purchase of books and supplies and should allow between

$1,200 and $1,600 per year.

Award Limitations

All institutional aid is limited and awarded on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis. Students

must ﬁle their FAFSA by June 1st in order to be eligible to receive some institutional funds.

As a general policy, institutional ﬁnancial aid is awarded only to students who have earned

an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Any student with a cumulative

GPA of less than a 2.0 will not be eligible for institutional aid. Financial aid through

Anderson University is not available to students who take classes at any other institution.

University funded aid is not available for summer school, part time students, ACCEL

students, graduate level students, and students seeking either domestic or international

studies (Study Abroad). University funded aid is not available for audited courses,

independent study, directed study or applied music courses.

Aid applicants are reviewed and awarded individually and on an annual basis. In the awarding

of institutional aid, factors such as need, academic potential, major, talents, and other aid

received may be considered. Institutional aid is offered up to eight (8) consecutive semesters.

Students can appeal extenuating circumstances to the Financial Aid Director prior to June 1.

Full Grant-In-Aid Information

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A full grant-in-aid at Anderson University is valued at $29,914 (21-meal plan & double

room) for full-time students living on campus and $21,730 for those who commute.

The value of a full grant-in-aid is intended for the following expenses only: Tuition (12-

17 hours), Student Services Fee, Room (double occupancy), and 21-meal plan. A full

grant-in-aid does not cover the following: Nursing School tuition in excess of $21,730,

Nursing School lab and clinical fees, Mobile Learning Initiative (MLI) fee or MLI device

fee, applied music lessons, private room charge, books, background checks required for

internships, international or study abroad fees, ﬁnes, tuition overloads (over 17 hrs.)

and any other charge not listed above. A full grant-in-aid includes all federal, state,

institutional and outside grants and scholarships. The combination of this aid cannot

exceed the valued amount for a boarder ($29,914) or commuter ($21,730).

Academic Requirements for Maintaining Financial Aid

Institutional academic scholarships have various renewal requirements. Please refer to the

“Academic Scholarships” section for various renewal requirements. For additional information

on AU scholarships and grants renewals, contact the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce.

First Choice Academic Scholarships

First Choice scholarships are awarded to students who are offered admission to AU,

submit the Enrollment Conﬁrmation Deposit, First Choice Scholarship application,

and FAFSA4caster. Awards are limited in quantity, and awards are determined by the

Scholarship Committee. For more information regarding the First Choice Academic

program, please contact the Admission ofﬁce at 1-800-542-3594 or (864)231-2030.

*Annie Dove Denmark: $3,000 - 3.5 GPA, 1150 SAT or 25 ACT. Renewal cumulative 3.0

GPA. December 1 deadline

*Warthin: $2,000 - 3.25 GPA, 1000 SAT or 21 ACT. Renewal cumulative 2.5 GPA.

January 1 deadline

*Rouse: $1,000 - 3.0 GPA, 900 SAT or 19 ACT. Renewal cumulative 2.0 GPA. February

1 deadline.

Denmark, Warthin, and Rouse scholarships can be renewed for up to eight (8) consecutive

semesters. Requirements for renewal are the above stated cumulative Anderson University

GPA and 30 earned hours per academic year (fall, spring and summer terms). Hours

earned at other institutions do not count toward this 30 hours. Additionally, students

must maintain on-campus residency to retain award. The Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce

reserves the right to reduce these scholarships if the amount conﬂicts with the student’s full

grant in aid, including outside scholarships.

*Cannot be combined with other First Choice Academic Scholarships.

Academic Scholarships

Scholarship resources are limited and the University reserves the right to place a cap on the

number of scholarships offered or awarded at any time, or reduce or increase scholarships

at its discretion. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is

required in order to be awarded AU ﬁnancial aid for AU student athletes and for students

receiving full tuition and fees scholarship awards.

President’s Scholarship - $8,500 per year* • 3.5 High School GPA • 1150+ SAT or 25+

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ACT • Must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA for renewal.

Founder’s Scholarship - $6,500 per year* • 3.25 High School GPA and • 1000+ SAT or

21+ ACT • Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for renewal.

Provost’s Scholarship - $4,500 per year* • 3.0 High School GPA and • 900+ SAT or 19+

ACT • Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for renewal.

* Renewable for up to eight (8) consecutive semesters of enrollment. Full-time (12 credit

hours or more each semester) enrollment at AU required.

Other Awards for Traditional Students

Institutional aid resources are limited and the University reserves the right to place a cap on

the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded at any time, or reduce or increase

scholarships at its discretion. Scholarships are limited in quantity.

AU Grant - $3,500 per year* •

Awarded to any entering freshmen not receiving a President’s,

Founder’s or Provost’s Scholarship. Awards are limited in quantity.

Out-of-State Grant - $3,000 per year* • Awarded to any out-of-state entering freshman.

Awards are limited in quantity.

Residential Grant - $1,500 per year* • Awarded to any full-time enrolled traditional

students living in campus housing.

Gold Grant - award varies ($1000 or more)*

Need-based grant determined by committee. Must submit FAFSA. Awards are very

limited in quantity. Renewal of Gold Grant funds is not automatic and is dependent upon

continued demonstration of ﬁnancial need as determined by the FAFSA application and

review by committee.

* Renewable for up to eight (8) consecutive semesters of enrollment. Full-time enrollment at

AU required. Must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 for renewal.

Scholarships and Grants for Transfer Students

Institutional aid resources are limited and the University reserves the right to place a cap on

the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded at any time, or reduce or increase

scholarships at its discretion. Scholarships are limited in quantity. Completion of the

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required in order to be awarded AU

ﬁnancial aid.

Transfer Scholarship - $6,000 per year* • Must have a minimum 3.0 college GPA • Must

maintain a GPA of 2.0 to renew award. Scholarships are limited in quantity.

Transfer Grant - $5,000 per year* • Awarded to any entering transfer with a GPA below

3.0 • Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 to renew award. Scholarships are limited in quantity.

AU Phi Theta Kappa Honors Scholarship - $1,000 per year; ﬁve awards per year*

Must be a U.S. citizen; have a minimum 3.5 GPA and have earned 30 semester hours.

Scholarships are limited in quantity.

Out-of-State Grant - $3,000 per year*

• Awarded to any out-of-state entering transfer. Scholarships are very limited in quantity.

Gold Grant - award varies ($1000 or more)*

Need-based grant determined by committee. Must submit FAFSA. Scholarships are

limited in quantity.

* Must be a ﬁrst-time entering transfer. Full-time consecutive enrollment at AU required.

Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA to renew. Renewability of transfer awards

is based on prorated semesters of remaining enrollment; not to exceed seven semesters

(example: If transfer entered as sophomore, the grant/scholarship can be renewed for no

more than six semesters). A transfer student is deﬁned as anyone who has earned college

credit following high school graduation.

Required Cumulative GPA and Hours to Renew SC State and Federal Aid Programs

The following lists minimum cumulative GPA requirements and minimum completed

credit hour requirements per academic year to maintain South Carolina state and federal

ﬁnancial aid.

SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship - 30 earned hours/3.0 overall GPA

SC LIFE Scholarship - average of 30 earned hours per year/3.0 LIFE GPA

SC Tuition Grant -24 earned hours/must be meeting minimum SAP

Federal Work Study - Be eligible based on ﬁnancial need (FAFSA) and meeting SAP

Federal SEOG - Be eligible based on ﬁnancial need (FAFSA) and meeting SAP

Federal Pell Grant - Be eligible based on ﬁnancial need (FAFSA) and meeting SAP

Federal Perkins Loan - Be eligible based on ﬁnancial need (FAFSA), meet SAP, limited

funding available with priority to highest need students based on FAFSA information

Federal Stafford Loan - Be eligible based on ﬁnancial need (FAFSA) and meeting SAP

(SAP stands for Satisfactory Academic Progress, see below)

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students that receive ﬁnancial assistance at AU of any type (federal, state, institutional,

or outside scholarships/grants) must demonstrate both qualitative (cumulative GPA) and

quantitative (credit completion) satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. At the end

of the spring semester of each academic year, the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning evaluates

the qualitative and quantitative academic progress of each student receiving ﬁnancial

assistance. This evaluation determines a student’s eligibility to receive ﬁnancial assistance in

the next academic year.

In addition, at the end of both the fall and spring semesters, the Ofﬁce of the Registrar

reviews the qualitative academic progress of all degree-seeking students to determine the

eligibility for continued enrollment at AU. Qualitative measures are described in the

satisfactory academic progress guidelines under academic policies section of this academic

catalog.

The satisfactory academic progress standards applicable to students receiving federal

assistance are equal to those standards applicable to students receiving only institutional

assistance. On the other hand, the standards applicable to students receiving state awards

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are prescribed both by the individual states funding those awards and by the institution.

In determining whether or not an undergraduate student is making satisfactory

academic progress in order to continue to receive ﬁnancial assistance, the following

factors are considered:

(1) AU cumulative GPA,

(2)

percentage of credits completed/earned versus credits attempted at AU, and, if applicable,

(3) total transfer credits plus the total credits attempted at AU.

Baccalaureate Students

(1) The minimum AU cumulative GPA requirement is 2.0 after 65 attempted credit hours

(2) The minimum credit completion requirements are:

0 - 24 credit hrs attempted at AU completed/earned at evaluation 60%

25-48 credit hrs attempted at AU completed/earned at evaluation 65%

49-72 credit hrs attempted at AU completed/earned at evaluation 70%

73-96 credit hrs attempted at AU completed/earned at evaluation 75%

97+ credit hrs attempted at AU completed/earned at evaluation 80%

(3) Full-time students are considered to be making satisfactory academic progress unless

they fall below standards in qualitative GPA as described in the satisfactory academic

progress guidelines under academic policies.

A student remains eligible to receive federal ﬁnancial assistance as long as he or she has not

attempted more than 150% of his or her degree completion requirements and is able to

complete the program in no longer than 150% of the program credit hour requirements. If

a student has changed majors, consideration will be given for credits attempted and grades

earned that do not count toward the new major.

A course withdrawal, a course repetition, a course incomplete, and a noncredit course

are counted in the total credit hours attempted for ﬁnancial aid eligibility; however, a

remedial course for which no credit is awarded but that is successfully passed is counted as

credit hours completed/earned for ﬁnancial assistance eligibility purposes. For ﬁnancial

aid purposes, AU must always include courses applicable to a student’s satisfactory progress

standards. A student is only permitted to receive ﬁnancial aid for repeated coursework

when the course was previously not passed and may only be repeated once and still count in

their enrollment for aid eligibility in compliance with the Federal Student Aid Handbook.

A student who loses ﬁnancial assistance due to a lack of satisfactory progress is again eligible

to receive ﬁnancial assistance when he/she meets the minimum requirements at the end

of any subsequent academic year or upon approved appeal of their satisfactory academic

progress at the end of a payment period or semester.

Financial Aid Suspension

At the point of review for satisfactory academic progress after the spring term, any student

found not to be meeting SAP as outlined above will be immediately placed on ﬁnancial aid

suspension for the following academic year or until he/she successfully completes courses to

again be making SAP.

Financial Aid Appeal

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A student on ﬁnancial aid suspension may submit an appeal to the Ofﬁce of Financial

Aid Planning. The appeal must state the reasons why the student failed to meet the SAP

requirements and what steps have been taken to ensure academic success in the future.

This process is separate from the academic appeals process and must be handled through

the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning as indicated in their Financial Aid Suspension

notiﬁcation they receive from the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning.

Upon an approval of such an appeal, the student will be placed on ﬁnancial aid probation

and may receive ﬁnancial aid on a probationary status as described in their appeal response.

Any appeal conditions will be outlined in the response and may include an ongoing academic

plan or timeframe for which a student must meet certain requirements to bring them into

satisfactory academic progress in order to continue to receive ﬁnancial aid. If a student fails

to make satisfactory progress during the period of ﬁnancial aid probation as assigned, and/

or fails to correct academic deﬁciencies within the prescribed time, that student will be then

notiﬁed by the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning of their change to ﬁnancial suspension,

subject to total loss of ﬁnancial aid, and the loss cannot be appealed again.

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Both undergraduate and graduate students that are not meeting quantitative and qualitative

satisfactory academic progress are notiﬁed by the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning via email

to their assigned AU student email at the end of the spring semester for the upcoming

award year.

2012-2013

Financial Aid Awarding Policies and Procedures

ATTENTION ALL FINANCIAL AID RECIPIENTS:

1. The receipt of institutional ﬁnancial aid is a privilege as opposed to an

entitlement

or expectation. Anderson University reserves the right to revise a

student’s ﬁnancial

aid award at any time in its sole discretion due to institutional

circumstances and/or considerations and changes in the student’s enrollment

status, state residency status, boarder/commuter status, and/or mid-year increases

and/or decreases in SC state or federal scholarship or grant funding, etc.

Institutional ﬁnancial aid is contingent upon full-time enrollment at Anderson

University.

2. The expression of gratitude for scholarships and grants received from the largess

of donors and legislators is a basic expectation of civil and mannerly behavior and

a characteristic behavior of an educated individual. Accordingly, students offered

AU funds and state-funded scholarships and grants accept their grants and

scholarships on the condition that they will write a letter of appreciation to donors

who give funds and to members of the South Carolina Legislature who pass legislation

and state budgets that provide ﬁnancial aid to our students. Failure to write a

letter of appreciation will result in the loss of AU institutional ﬁnancial aid

indeﬁnitely.

If a student receives additional scholarships and/or grants from other resources, Anderson

University institutional funds may be adjusted (reduced or cancelled).

Students must report all outside scholarship sources. (Examples: Scholarships from

Businesses, companies, churches, high schools, etc.) If the outside scholarship agency

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requires a billing statement for the student before funds can be released, contact the

Financial Aid Ofﬁce for billing arrangements. Outside scholarship funds are reﬂected on

student’s award letter once the funds have been received in the Financial Aid Ofﬁce.

Students may not receive more than the cost of tuition, fees, room and board from all

resources in ﬁnancial assistance, excluding student, parent and/or alternative loans. For

students receiving full grant-in-aid scholarships, please refer to your original contract.

Students are responsible for purchasing books and supplies (estimated at $1200-$1600 per

academic year).

If a student is selected for veriﬁcation, federal aid will be held until all required documents

have been submitted and the veriﬁcation process is complete.

The remaining balance not covered by ﬁnancial aid may be covered by applying for a

ﬂexible payment plan through Nelnet Business Solutions, formerly FACTS Management.

The annual balance (both fall and spring semester balances) may be spread out over 9 to 13

months. If you elect to enroll in the 13-month option, you must enroll by April 2, 2012.

The amount of a Work Study award should not be deducted from any balance due to AU.

Students can earn up to the amount awarded. Eligible Work Study students are paid on a

monthly basis up to the award amount.

South Carolina (SC) Residents

All SC State scholarships/grants are contingent on the ﬁnal high school transcript and the

receipt of a signed and dated SC Certiﬁcation Form annually.

All SC State aid offered is contingent on approval of funds by the SC State Legislature.

Student Loans

STAFFORD LOAN

Anderson University participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Stafford Loan

Program. Contact the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning for more information or to

check for your eligibility to participate in the federal loan program. A current and

valid FAFSA is required.

Stafford loans are educational loans made to students based on the student’s need for

ﬁnancial aid as determined by the FAFSA. Undergraduate students may be eligible to

borrow up to the following amounts determined by year in class: Freshman - $3,500;

Sophomore - $4,500; Junior and Senior - $5,500. Students may also borrow an additional

$2,000 in Unsubsidized Stafford Loan funds per academic year. Graduate students may

be eligible to borrow up to $20,500 each academic year in a Federal Direct Unsubsidized

loan. As of July 1, 2012 Subsidized loans will no longer be available for Graduate students.

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized) are interest free and held in deferment until six months

after termination of enrollment. At that time, repayment begins with a ﬁxed interest rate

dependent on the year the loan was disbursed. All Federal Direct Subsidized loans for the

2012-2013 academic year will be at a ﬁxed rate of 6.8%. Students who are not eligible

to receive a subsidized Federal Stafford loan may apply for a non-subsidized (no need)

Federal Stafford loan. Students receiving a non-subsidized loan are responsible for interest

accrued at a ﬁxed rate of 6.8% while in school with repayment also not beginning until six

months after termination of at least half-time enrollment. A student must enroll on at least

a half-time (6 credit hours) basis, (3 credit hours per semester for some master’s degree

candidates) to be eligible for a Federal Direct Stafford loan.

All ﬁrst-time borrowers through the Federal Stafford Loan Program must complete

a loan entrance counseling session and master promissory note online (www.

studentloans.gov) before their funds can be disbursed. All borrowers must complete an

exit interview (www.nslds.ed.gov) prior to graduation or withdrawal from the University.

SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHERS LOAN

(www.scstudentloan.org)

The South Carolina Teacher Loan is available to students planning to teach in one of the

critical subject areas or in a depressed geographical area as designated by the state. Graduate

students are eligible to borrow up to $5000 each academic year. Application forms for the

South Carolina Teachers Loan are available in the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce or online

at the South Carolina Student Loan Corporation. Eligible students must meet academic

requirements outlined on the SC Teacher Loan Application.

Maximum Amounts are listed below.

Freshman and Sophomore - up to $2,500

Junior and Senior - up to $5,000

• All first-time borrowers through the Teachers Loan Program must complete an

entrance interview (same process as described above for the Stafford). An exit

interview must be completed prior to separation from the University (same process as

described above for the Stafford).

• Graduate students must maintain a 3.5 GPA. A prerequisite for eligibility is the

successful completion of the EEE or Praxis I Exam.

SOUTH CAROLINA TEACHERS LOAN FOR CAREER CHANGERS

(www.scstudentloan.org)

The South Carolina Student Loan Corporation has a Teacher Loan Program for Career

Changers. All applicants must have been employed for a minimum of three years. Also,

the student must have completed a baccalaureate degree at least three years ago or have

worked as an instructional assistant in South Carolina public schools. If you meet the

criteria, please contact the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce for an application and further

details. 864.231.2070.

Perkins Loan: A low ﬁxed-interest Federal student loan currently at 5%. Students can

borrow up to $5,500 depending on need as determined by the FAFSA. Limited funding is

available.

Federal and SC State Scholarships and Grants

To apply for all Federal and State Aid, complete and submit the FAFSA. Read below for a

listing of all Federal and State Aid Programs offered:

Federal Pell Grant: Eligible students may receive up to $5,550 for the 2012-2013

academic year. Students must complete the FAFSA to be considered. Funding levels are

subject to change based on Federal funding limitations.

FSEOG Grant: Federal grant reserved for Pell eligible students with consideration given

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to the students with the highest need ﬁrst. Students must complete the FAFSA to be

considered. Award amounts vary. Limited funding is available.

Federal Teach Grant: The College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA) establishes

the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant

Program, which provides up to $4,000 a year in grant assistance to students who plan on

becoming teachers and teachers who are obtaining graduate degrees. In exchange for the

grant, candidates must agree to serve as a full-time teacher at certain low income schools

and within certain high-need ﬁelds for at least four academic years within eight years after

completing the course of study for which the candidate received a grant. Federal TEACH

Grant counseling and an Agreement to Serve are required. Please note that if requirements

for the TEACH Grant are not fulﬁlled, the grant will turn into an unsubsidized loan with

interest retro-active back to the date of the disbursement of the grant funds. For more

information on the Federal Teach Grant, contact the Financial Aid Ofﬁce at (864) 231-

2070 or ﬁ[email protected].

Federal Work Study: Student work program available to students throughout the academic

year. Students receive a monthly paycheck for hours worked from the previous month.

FAFSA must be completed to determine eligibility. Job listings can be reviewed on the

Anderson University website. Limited funding is available.

All SC state programs are contingent upon funding by the General Assembly.

South Carolina State Tuition Grant: South Carolina residents who qualify and apply on

time may receive up to $2,600 as a traditional student and $ 1,050 as a non-traditional

(ACCEL) student in SCTG. More information is available at http://www.sctuitiongrants.

com. The FAFSA serves as the SC Tuition Grant application and must be received by the

Department of Education on or before June 30 in order to be considered for eligibility.

SC LIFE Scholarship: Eligible South Carolina residents must meet two (2) of the

following three (3) criteria: a 3.0 high school GPA (State Uniform Grading Scale),

1100 SAT (Math and Verbal Score) or 24 ACT score, or top 30 percent of high school

graduating class in order to receive this $5,000 scholarship. For renewal students must

maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and complete 30 credit hours each academic year (fall,

spring and summer semesters). For incoming freshmen students, the Financial Aid

Planning Ofﬁce, upon receipt of the ﬁnal high school transcript, determines eligibility for

the scholarship.

SC HOPE Scholarship: Scholarship for ﬁrst time freshmen students who do not meet the

requirements for the LIFE Scholarship only. Students with a 3.0 grade point average (State

Uniform Grading Scale) but do not meet one of the other LIFE scholarship requirements

are eligible. The scholarship awards $2,800 for the academic year. HOPE can only be

received for two semesters and cannot be combined with the LIFE Scholarship. The

Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce, upon receipt of the ﬁnal high school transcript, determines

eligibility for the scholarship.

SC Palmetto Fellows: State scholarship of $6,700 for a student’s ﬁrst year, and $7,500

for the second, third, and fourth years. Eligible students must have a 3.5 GPA, 1200 SAT

(Math and Verbal Scores) and be in the top 6 percent of class in order to be considered.

Students can apply through their high school guidance ofﬁce. Students must maintain a

3.0 GPA and earn 30 hours per academic year (fall, spring and summer terms) in order to

remain eligible. For more information about deadline dates and eligibility information,

see www.che.sc.gov.

SC Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship Enhancements: The State of South Carolina

has created $2,500 per year Enhancements for Palmetto Fellows and/or LIFE Scholarship

recipients majoring in science or math ﬁelds. To receive the Enhancement, a student

must be a second year student or beyond and meet ﬁrst-year requirements. The ﬁrst-year

requirements must be completed in the student’s ﬁrst year which includes the fall, spring

and summer semesters. First Year requirements, complete at least: 14 hours in science and

math, 6 hours in math, 6 hours in science, and complete at least one lab course. To meet

the ﬁrst-year requirements, students can use credits from AP/IB/CLEP, high school dual

enrollment, courses taken the summer before the ﬁrst year and courses taken as pass/fail.

Please note that although these types of courses count toward the ﬁrst-year requirements

for an enhancement, they do not count toward meeting the renewal criteria of Palmetto

Fellows.

Developmental, remedial and non-degree (does not apply towards graduation) courses

do not count for the ﬁrst-year requirements. AU majors for SC Palmetto Fellow or LIFE

Enhancement Program: Mathematics-Secondary Education; Mathematics.

*Further information on the SC LIFE, SC HOPE, and SC Palmetto Fellows programs can be obtained at www.che.sc.gov.

SC Teaching Fellowship: State program that awards a $6,000 fellowship to eligible

applicants who wish to pursue a career in teaching. This is a loan that can be forgiven

for teaching within the state. One year of teaching cancels each year the Fellowship was

received. $5,700 of the fellowship is applied to direct university costs while the remaining

$300 is escrowed by the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement

(CERRA) for summer enrichment programs. Students must earn a 2.75 GPA and earn

30 hours per academic year to renew the Fellowship. Students can contact their guidance

counselor or the Anderson University Teaching Fellow Program Director at (864)

231-2143. Recipients of this scholarship will not qualify for the College of Education

scholarship.

Other Resources

Veteran Beneﬁts: Veterans and their dependents may receive beneﬁts to which they are

entitled. The program is administered through the VA Certifying Ofﬁcial at (864) 231-

2120. More information is available at www.gibill.va.gov.

Vocational Rehabilitation: Persons with physical disabilities which are vocational handicaps

are eligible for ﬁnancial aid from state departments of vocational rehabilitation. Information

may be obtained from the vocational rehabilitation department in the student’s home state.

Tuition Exchange: The Tuition Exchange Program is a reciprocal scholarship program for

children and other family members of faculty and staff employed at over 530 participating

institutions. The Tuition Exchange, Inc., a non-proﬁt association, serves higher education

by making careers at colleges and universities more attractive. More information can be

found at www.tuitionexchange.org. You may also contact our Tuition Exchange Liaison

in the Ofﬁce of Financial Aid Planning for more information on Anderson University’s

various tuition exchange programs.

State Tuition Prepaid Plans: Anderson University is a cooperating partner with many

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different state prepaid tuition plans. We handle all billing requirements for the state prepaid

tuition plan. Contact us at (864)231-2070 or 1-800-542-3594 to set up these arrangements.

Outside Scholarships: As a service, any students with outside scholarships that require

billing can be handled by the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce. Please contact the outside

scholarship coordinator at (864)231-2070 or 1-800-542-3594 for more information.

Anderson University Scholarship/Grant Opportunities

Anderson University scholarships and grants can only be used for fall and spring semesters.

AU funds are not available for summer school coursework.

Anderson University Fellows Scholarship: Awarded to entering ﬁrst-time freshmen students

who apply for and receive the SC Palmetto Fellows Scholarship. Beginning with the 2012-

2013 year the AU Fellows Scholarship amount is capped at the total cost of tuition and the

student services fee only for each academic year, inclusive of ﬁnancial aid from all sources

for which the student qualiﬁes other than the Federal Pell grant and any AU talent based

scholarships, or outside scholarships which may go towards other fees such as room, board,

mobile learning fee, etc. Any AU Fellows recipient from prior to the 2012-2013 year will still

receive up to their AU Fellows contracted amount as agreed upon in their AU Fellows contract.

A current FAFSA is required.

School of Nursing students should contact the Admission Ofﬁce to conﬁrm AU Fellows

scholarship limits/beneﬁts given differential tuition rates, lab and clinical fees for nursing

students. Students must complete 30 cumulative hours and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA

for renewal. The scholarship is valid for four consecutive years or eight (8) consecutive

semesters. If federal or state ﬁnancial aid (scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other aid)

is reduced prior to or during the student’s enrollment, the student is responsible for paying

the amount by which the aid is reduced. The AU Fellows Scholarship offer will not exceed the

student’s cost of tuition. AU Fellows recipients must cover the cost of books and supplies and

any related expenses to attend AU.

Transfer AU Fellow recipients are offered one of a limited number of full-tuition only

scholarships for the semesters of remaining eligibility, not to exceed seven semesters. The

scholarship is inclusive of all state, federal, and other non-institutional scholarships,

grants, and aid for which the student qualiﬁes. Room, board, books and supplies are the

responsibility of the student. If federal or state ﬁnancial aid (scholarships, fellowships,

grants, and other aid) is reduced prior to or during the student’s enrollment, the student is

responsible for paying the amount by which the aid is reduced. The AU Fellows Scholarship

offer will not exceed the cost of tuition and student services fee during the initial term of

enrollment. A current FAFSA is required.

AU Fellows recipients are required to live on campus for the freshman and sophomore years

of study. Junior and Senior AU Fellows recipients may choose to commute. The amount

of the AU Fellows for Junior and Senior recipients will be the tuition and fees amount for

his/her freshman year. (Example: For the 2012- 2013 academic year, Junior entered AU

in fall of 2010. He can renew the AU Fellows, but wants to commute. The amount of AU

Fellows for 2012-2013 would be the 2010 tuition and fees amount.)

AU Fellow recipients who live off-campus will have their awards adjusted to reﬂect the

difference between and boarding and commuting budget. AU Fellow recipients should

refer to their scholarship contract at the time of initial enrollment for additional

policies and requirements.

AU Fellow scholarships are limited in quantity.

Institutional aid resources are limited and the University reserves the right to place a cap on

the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded at any time, or reduce or increase

scholarships at its discretion. Scholarships are limited in quantity.

Anderson University Fellows Presidential Scholarship: A limited amount of AU Fellows

Presidential scholarships will be offered to include room and board for selected entering

ﬁrst-time freshmen named a SC Palmetto Fellow. An additional application is required

by the stated deadline from the Ofﬁce of Admission. Awards are limited in quantity and

are determined by the Scholarship Committee. Annual award renewal is capped at the

total cost of attendance. Contact the Admission Ofﬁce for an application and scholarship

details. The FAFSA is required.

Palmetto Boy’s and Girl’s State Scholarship: Anderson University is privileged to serve

as the host for the annual Palmetto Boy’s State event. AU offers $1,000 in a Boy’s or Girl’s

State scholarship to any entering ﬁrst-time freshmen or transfer named a Boy’s or Girl’s

State citizen by their state.

Palmetto Boy’s State Presidential Scholarship: Anderson University has committed

one $10,000 per year Palmetto Boy’s State Presidential Scholarship to be awarded in

recognition of our special partnership with the Palmetto Boy’s State program. In order

to be considered, applicants must be named a Palmetto Boy’s State Citizen, submit the

required application and participate in the scholarship interview event coordinated and

hosted by the Ofﬁce of Admission. Contact the Admission Ofﬁce for more details.

Anderson University Gold Grant: The Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce offers assistance

to full-time boarding and commuting students who demonstrate high need and complete

the FAFSA prior to June 30. Awarded amounts vary based on boarder/commuter

status. Renewable for up to eight (8) consecutive semesters of enrollment and continued

demonstrated need. Institutional aid resources are limited and the University reserves the

right to place a cap on the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded at any time,

or reduce or increase scholarships at its discretion. Awards are limited in quantity.

Out of State Grant: First time out-of-state students can receive up to $3,000 annually.

Funding is limited. Renewable for up to eight (8) consecutive semesters of enrollment.

Must maintain a 2.0 GPA to renew award. Institutional aid resources are limited and the

University reserves the right to place a cap on the number of scholarships or grants offered or

awarded at any time, or reduce or increase scholarships at its discretion. Awards are limited

in quantity.

Athletic Grants: As a NCAA Division II school, scholarships are awarded to athletes in

intercollegiate sports. Please see Athletics for a complete listing of sports offered.

Baptist Scholarship: Students can earn $300 per year for four years by meeting the following

requirements: 1) member in good standing at a church in the South Carolina Baptist Convention

or other Baptist church; 2) be a full-time, on-campus student; and 3) gain acceptance to

Anderson and maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA while enrolled. Renewable for up to eight (8)

consecutive semesters of enrollment. Institutional aid resources are limited and the University

reserves the right to place a cap on the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded at any

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time, or reduce or increase scholarships at its discretion. Scholarships are limited in quantity.

College Scholarships: Limited scholarships may be are available for returning students

in their major depending on the College of study. Funding is limited and may require an

additional application. Students can maintain their scholarship by remaining within their

College and meeting the renewal requirements as assigned by that College. Students must

also have a 3.0 GPA, thirty hours earned per academic year (fall, spring, and summer)

and fulﬁll all club/activity requirements set by the Dean. College Scholarships are limited

to eight consecutive semesters. Institutional aid resources are limited and the University

reserves the right to place a cap on the number of scholarships or grants offered or awarded

at any time, or reduce or increase scholarships at its discretion. Scholarships are limited in

quantity.

Withdrawal, Charges and Refund Policies

Determining the ofﬁcial/unofﬁcial withdrawal date for all students:

An ofﬁcial withdrawal date is deﬁned as the date the student begins the withdrawal process as

deﬁned by Anderson University. To ofﬁcially withdraw from the University the following

must occur:

(1) begin process in the Center for Student Success; the ofﬁcial withdrawal date is

deﬁned as the date the student initiates the withdrawal process in the Center for

Student Success

(2) review ﬁnancial obligations with the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce.

unofﬁcial withdrawal is deﬁned only for students receiving federal ﬁnancial aid. An

unofﬁcial withdrawal occurs if a student fails to complete a period of enrollment but does

not ofﬁcially withdraw from Anderson University. The last date of class attendance in

all classes becomes the applicable withdrawal date as determined by attendance records,

computer assisted instruction, academic counseling, turning in a class assignment, or

attending a study group assigned by the instructors.

Withdrawal from the University within the ﬁrst 14 calendar days of enrollment: Full-

time students who ofﬁcially withdraw within the ﬁrst 14 calendar days of enrollment will be

charged 15% of full tuition, fees, room, and board for the semester.

Withdrawal from the University after the ﬁrst 14 calendar days of enrollment: Full-

time students who ofﬁcially withdraw after the ﬁrst 14 calendar days of enrollment will be

charged full tuition, fees, room and board for the semester.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE, ANY CHANGES TO ENROLLMENT DURING THE

ADD/DROP PERIOD OR COURSE WITHDRAWAL AT ANY POINT OF THE SEMESTER

MAY RESULT IN CHANGES TO YOUR FINANCIAL AID AND/OR BILLING FOR THE

SEMESTER. YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID PLANNING TO

DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF SUCH CHANGES ON YOUR AID ELIGIBILITY PRIOR TO

ADDING/DROPPING OR WITHDRAWING FROM COURSES.

SUMMER SCHOOL WITHDRAWAL:

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Summer school students who ofﬁcially withdraw from the University will have charges

assessed for tuition, fees, room, and meals as follows:

After 1 class/1 day ....................................20%

After 2 classes/2 days ..................................50%

After 3 classes/3 days ..................................80%

After 4 classes/4 days and/or beyond .......Full charges will be assessed

Return of Title IV Funds. The return of Title IV funds policy assumes that a student

earns federal aid based on the period of time the student remains enrolled. During the

ﬁrst 60% period, a student “earns” Title IV funds in direct proportion to the length of

time the student remains enrolled. Unearned Title IV aid is the amount of disbursed

Title IV aid that exceeds the amount of Title IV aid earned under the formula. Unearned

Title IV funds must be returned to the Department of Education according to the Return

of Title IV Funds return policy. A student who remains enrolled beyond the 60% point

earns all federal aid for that term. No federal Title IV aid will be returned when a student

remains enrolled beyond the 60% period. An example of the federal refund calculation is

available upon request. Institutional and state aid are considered earned after the ﬁnancial

responsibility date. After a student withdraws and the return of Title IV calculation is

complete, the Financial Aid Planning Ofﬁce will bill the student for any amount owed to

the University. Payment is expected within thirty (30) days of receipt of the bill.

Funds to be returned to respective federal programs will be allocated in the following

priority: Federal Direct Loans, Perkins Loan program, Federal Direct PLUS, Pell Grant,

SEOG and TEACH Grant.

Return of Anderson University Funds Policy - No refund(s) will be made to Anderson

University funds for students who withdraw, regardless of the withdrawal date.

Return of SC State Funds Policy – No refund(s) will be made to SC State programs,

regardless of the withdrawal date.

Return of Outside Scholarship Funds Policy - No refund(s) will be made to any Outside

Scholarship Program, regardless of the withdrawal date.

Appeal Process for Determination of Withdrawal Date

If a student feels there are unusual circumstances regarding the withdrawal date, he/she has

the right to appeal. The appeal should be directed to the Center for Student Success.

Endowed Scholarships

Anderson University has a number of scholarship endowments funded by individual

donors. Only the interest earned from these scholarship endowments are distributed each

year, while the principal remains intact in perpetuity to assist succeeding generations of

AU students. Endowed scholarships are offered as a portion of the Anderson University

Grant program during the awarding process. Because endowed funds are limited, it is

an honor to receive an endowed scholarship that bears the name of a person, family, or

organization. The University acknowledges with great appreciation the contributions of

our endowment donors for their generosity, vision, and commitment to Christian higher

education and Anderson University.

To be considered, students must apply for institutional aid and complete the FAFSA by

the priority deadline of March 1. Recipients are selected based on established criteria and

date of FAFSA completion (earlier FASFA submissions receive priority). Students who

are awarded grants that include endowed funds accept these funds on the condition that

they will complete a handwritten letter of appreciation to the donor or designated relative

associated with the fund (as instructed by the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement at the

appropriate time of the academic year) and agree to attend an annual donor appreciation

event hosted by the University and agree to meet the donor or his/her representative(s)

during the event. Recipients of endowed scholarships who fail to complete a letter

of appreciation or attend the donor appreciation luncheon may forfeit the endowed

scholarship portion of their Anderson University grant both in the year of award and

in future years. Some of the scholarships listed below require a separate application/

interview and are noted with an asterisk (*).

General Scholarships

Abney Foundation Louise Whitﬁeld & Louise Kellett

Catherine Sullivan Acker Frances Welborn King & S. Marshall King, Jr.

Alumni Board Scholarship* Ella Vera Kneece

G. Ross Anderson, Jr. M. B. Nannie Leopard

Helen Anderson Ada Powell Meeks

Belk Simpson* Gayle & Steve Merritt

Bill Brissey Eugene Milford

Clarence F. & Mildred Cunningham Brown

J. Calhoun Pruitt, Sr.

William D. Brown George Coventry & Nita Schidt Roughgarden

Eunice and Frank Brownlee Ed & Zana Rouse

Robert E. Burks* Sammy & Claudia Sparrow

M. E. Clement Charles S. Sullivan

Philip and Zilla Cowherd C. P. Swetenburg

Charles E. Daniels Lila Terry

Nettie R. Ducworth Farrah Whitworth Thompson

Charles & Dorothy Fant Eliza C. Vandiver

Jeanne & Bob Fant Joe B. & Audrey Vickery

Shirley James Findley Frances Marion Warder

Bertha McQueen Fortune Dolly & Rufus Watkins

Lucille Talmadge Gaines William & Mary Watson

Gary V. Glenn Annie Elrod Webb

Carroll Grifﬁn Willie Sue Boleman Webb

Hal Hall Edith Cecilia Whitten & William

J. B. Hall Louise Williams

Henry Harper Leathy Williford McClure & Kathleen Williford

Evelyn Henderson Margaret Woodham

Lucy Primrose Whyte Hilliker Ernest Woodson, Sr.

Harold and Ruby Hutchinson Catherine Pracht Young

Catherine Duncan Johnston Essie Brown Rainey Memorial Scholarship

For Anderson County Residents

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Pete Stathakis Ernest F. and Virginia L. Cochran

Anderson Rotary Club Anna McFall Holler

Nancy Ann Garrison Frances Welborn King and S. Marshall King, Jr.

Ron C. Cross Nellie G. Harvey

Betty N. Moore Scholarship

Ministerial Aid-Church Related Vocations

Rouse-Garrett Thrift Brothers

Joseph Newton Brown Carolyne Geer Hester

C. Henry Branyon C. M. & Martha Bowers

Bill and Susie Brock Carolyn Brown Mattox

J. K. Lawton Jim and Gloria Stovall and Family

The Charleston Heights Baptist Church

For Women

Van Ray Kenny Harvey Jill Dunlap*

Robyn Axmann Olga V. Pruitt, MD

Endowed Athletic Scholarships

Golf Tennis

Harry Winburn Jones* Todd Fant*

Max Grubbs*

Art

Blanche Holcombe

Baptist Scholarships

Saluda Association Women’s Missionary Assoc.*

Sara Craddock

W. H. Keese & Hazel Leathers Keese

Esther Jordan Caskey

Business Majors

George C. & Jo Ann Langston

Dennis Claramunt

Education

Jeanette Morris Moorhead

Annie May McCarrell

Carroll F. & Katherine A. Reames

The Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Wooten Teacher Education Scholarship Fund for Graduate Students

Sherrill Knobel Hall Scholarship

Fine Arts

LaVerne R. Hunt

Ruby Stevenson Nettles

Jim Chisman Performing Arts Scholarship

Interior Design

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Mary Martin

Journalism

James R. and Marjorie Willis Young

Music Majors

E. Jablonski* Virginia Evans Hammond*

Mary Jones Frances Lollis Gaston

Philip Charles Bryant Floride Smith Dean

Earlene G. Kelley

Annual Scholarships

Anderson County Woman’s Club George and Linda Haynie

D. L. Scurry Lettie Pate Whitehead

Ralph & Virginia Hendricks The Baptist Courier

Off-Campus/Foreign/International Studies

Anderson University funded aid is not available for off-campus/foreign/international

studies. Students may be able to use a variety of federal and state funds to help ﬁnance this

experience. The student must be considered enrolled full time. For more information

contact the Director of Financial Aid Planning at (864) 231-2070 or (800) 542-3594 or

ﬁ[email protected].

Consumer Information

Information on ﬁnancial aid is available by calling 1-800-542-3594 or (864) 231-2070.

Students are encouraged to visit the Anderson University website at www.andersonuniversity.

edu and click on the Financial Aid link in order to get more information. Speciﬁc questions

can be e-mailed to ﬁ[email protected]. This catalog and the website contains

information relating to refund policies; description of all ﬁnancial aid programs available to

students who enroll in Anderson University; procedures and forms for applying for such aid;

rights and responsibilities of students receiving such aid; criteria for continued eligibility;

criteria for determining good standing and maintaining satisfactory progress; means and

frequency of payment of awards; terms of loans; general conditions and terms of student

employment; and cost of attending the institution, including direct and indirect costs. All

aspects of the academic program; data regarding student retention and the number and

percentage of students completing a speciﬁc program of study are available to any student

from the Registrar, Controller or the Vice President of Enrollment Management.

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Expenses

The costs listed below represent a major part, but not all, of the actual cost of the education

of the students.

Charges (Effective fall semester, 2012 charges subject to change upon suitable notice.)

Full-time student (12-17 credit hrs) ..................... $10,010.00 per semester

Part-time student (fewer than 12 credit hrs) ................$495.00 per credit hour

Adult Accelerated Program ........................... $362.00 per credit hour

Recertiﬁcation Courses ............................. $ 250.00 per credit hour

High School (Concurrent) .......................... $ 125.00 per credit hour

Applied Music (private lessons) ........................ $ 320.00 per credit hour

Independent/Directed Study (Undergraduate and Graduate) ....$535.00 per credit hour

Audit (no credit) ...................................$248.00 per credit hour

Overload (more than 17 credit hrs in any one sem.). . . . . . . . . . . $495.00 per credit hour

No additional charge for overloads due to enrollment in Theatre 101, 201, 301, 401,

ROTC, EDU 275, FYE 101, Honors 310, 410 or applied music lessons, music ensembles

and various levels of music recital.

Village Residence Hall or Private Room ............................ $2,870.00

New Boulevard or Denmark Residence Halls ......................... $2,175.00

Clamp, Royce, Gaston, or Pratt Residence Halls ...................... $2,125.00

Rouse Residence Hall or Village Ground Floor Rooms ................. $2,075.00

Stringer, Kingsley, Lawton, South Rouse Basement, or Ministry Houses Residence Halls .$ 2,025.00

Meal Plan #1 (Unlimited + 50 debit-per semester – no refund) . . . . . .$2,094.00 per sem

Meal Plan #2 (21 Meals + 75 debit-per semester – no refund) .......$2,042.00 per sem

Meal Plan #3 (21 Meals) .................................$1,967.00 per sem

Meal Plan #4 (15 Meals + 100 debit-per semester – no refund) ......$2,016.00 per sem

Meal Plan #5 (15 Meals) .................................. $1,916.00 per sem

Meal Plan #6 (13 Meals + 100 debit-per semester – no refund)

Seniors Only (90 Hours)

..............................$1,846.00 per sem

Academic and Student Services Fee ........................... $855.00 per sem

Cost per year for full-time commuting student

Tuition and Academic and Student Services Fee ...................$21,730.00

Cost per year for full-time resident student

Tuition, Academic and Student Services Fee, Room, and

21-Meal Plan ............................................$29,914.00

These totals do not include books, supplies, applied music fees, and personal expenses.

Special Fees

Application Fee (traditional undergraduate and ACCEL) .................. $25.00

Art Course Fee .............................................$10- $150.00

BSN (Nursing) ....Nursing has some individualized fees-please refer to School of Nursing

Music Lab Fees

MUP 120 (University Choir) — Uniform and Activity Fee ................. $20.00

MUP 122 (Wind Ensemble) — Band Activity Fee ........................$20.00

MUP 125 (Anderson Symphony) — Orchestra Activity Fee ................. $20.00

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MUP 126 (Anderson Ensemble) — Activity Fee ......................... $40.00

MUP 127 and MUP 227 (Anderson University Chamber Singers) — Uniform and Activity Fee . . . $20.00

MUP 128 — Guitar Activity Fee .................................... $20.00

MUP 130 - Strings Activity Fee .................................... $20.00

Lab Fee for Laboratory Sciences (unless otherwise noted) .................. $45.00

BIO 201, BIO 202 ..............................................$150.00

BIO 351, BIO 452, CHE 452 ...................................... $80.00

Dropping a class after Drop/Add period ............................... $10.00

Checking in after Check-in period .................................. $50.00

Automobile Registration .......................................... $60.00

Graduation Fee by Application Deadline (Undergraduate) .................. $50.00

Graduation Fee for Late Application (Undergraduate) .................... $75.00

Graduation Reapplication Fee .......................................$15.00

Transcript (Ofﬁcial) ............................................. $10.00

Transcript (Unofﬁcial) ............................................ $5.00

Returning Student Housing Pre-payment ............................ $100.00

Returned Check Fee ............................................ $35.00

Student Teaching Fee (Cooperating Teacher Honorarium) ................ $305.00

Credit by Examination .......................................... $325.00

CLEP Exam (College Level Exam Program) ............................ $90.00

Housing Reservation/Damage Deposit (1st time resident student) ............ $250.00

Enrollment Conﬁrmation ....................................... $250.00

Mobile Learning Device Fee ...................................... $350.00

Kinesiology Activity Courses ....................................... $10.00

KIN 116: Scuba Diving .......................................... $250.00

KIN 227: Care and Prevention of Exercise Injuries .......................$40.00

Orientation Fee ............................................... $100.00

CHR 491 ................................................... $100.00

MKT 334, 413, 460 ............................................ $25.00

PSY 102 ......................................................$13.00

PSY 498 ..................................................... $20.00

EDU 101 .................................................... $100.00

EDU 110 ..................................................... $70.00

ID 101, 151, 152, 252, 254, 351, 353, 355, 451 ...........................$15.00

ID 251, 253, 255, 350, 352, 496 ................................... $50.00

ID 354, 452, 453, 490 ......................................... $100.00

ID 355 ...................................................... $25.00

THE 130 .................................................... $50.00

THE 101, 204, 250, 340 ......................................... $30.00

International Students: Charges and Scholarships

Degree Seeking Student - $30,014 per year, eligible for $8,000 in scholarships;

$15,007 per semester, eligible for $4,000 in scholarships (inclusive of room, board, and fees)

Non-Degree Seeking Students - International students who are non-degree seeking may have

additional fee assessments and different scholarship eligibility depending on their program of

study.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

MBA: Tuition per credit hour .................................... $403.00

MBA: Tuition per credit hour (Audit – no credit) ...................... $202.00

MBA: Resource fee per course .................................... $250.00

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MCJ: Tuition per credit hour ..................................... $403.00

MCJ: Tuition per credit hour (Audit – no credit) ...................... $202.00

MCJ: Resource fee per course ..................................... $300.00

MAT/ MEd/MEd: AS: Tuition per credit hour ......................... $331.00

MAT/ MEd/MEd: AS: Tuition per credit hour (Audit – no credit) .......... $166.00

MAT: EDU 517 Course Fee ........................................$110.00

MAT: EDU 594 Cooperating Teacher Honorarium and ID Badge ........... $305.00

MEd/MEd: AS: TaskStream Software Fee ............................... $50.00

MEd: AS: EDU 591/592 Supervising Administrator Honorarium ........... $300.00

M.Min: Tuition per credit hour ................................... $300.00

M.Min: Non-degree seeking ..................................... $150.00

M.Min: Orientation Fee .......................................... $75.00

MM MEd: Tuition per credit hour ...................................$331.00

MM MEd: Tuition per credit hour (Audit – no credit) ....................$166.00

MM MEd: MUA 501 Applied Lessons fee (per credit hour) ................ $320.00

MM MEd: MUP 520 Music Ensemble activity fee ........................$20.00

MM MEd: MUH 497 independent study fee (per credit hr.) ............... $535.00

MM MEd: MUT 498 independent study fee (per credit hr.) ............... $535.00

All*: Application for admission .................................... $50.00

*Waived for AU graduates

All: Graduation application fee ................................... $100.00

All: Graduation application fee (late) ............................... $125.00

All: Graduation Reapplication Fee .................................. $15.00

All: Automobile registration (On campus students only) ................... $60.00

All: Returned check fee .......................................... $35.00

All: Transcript (Ofﬁcial) ......................................... $10.00

All: Transcript (Unofﬁcial) ........................................ $5.00

Explanation of Charges

Tuition. The tuition charge is the basic cost of the student’s education and covers the cost

of instruction. It does not include textbooks and supplies, which the student purchases.

A full-time student is one who, whether resident or non-resident, is taking 12 or more

semester

hours of work. The student who takes fewer than 12 semester hours is considered

a part-

time student and is charged on a semester-hour basis. Part-time students given

permission to live in the residence halls are charged the same rate as a full-time student.

The student who has permission to take additional hours above 17 is charged for each

additional semester hour, with the exceptions noted on the previous page.

Rooms and Meals for Resident Students. Resident students normally receive more

ﬁnancial aid than commuters, therefore, the actual amount paid to live on campus may be

much less than the amounts stated. Changes in meal plan, which is required for resident

students, are permitted but must be completed by the third class day of each semester.

Meal Plan Change Forms may be obtained and submitted through either Residence Life or

Anderson Central. The boarding student is entitled to meals for each week the school is in

session. This does not include holidays, during which classes are suspended, the residence

halls are closed, and the food service is suspended. No refund or cost adjustment is made

for meals which the student does not eat. There is no compensation to the student for lost

meals due to institutional activities that require students to be off-campus, or unforeseen

institution closures associated with inclement weather, emergencies, etc.

Academic and Student Services Fee. This fee covers a major portion of the total cost of

many services and activities offered in the academic and student life program. In the area

of academics, academic services, tutoring, and career planning and placement services are

some of the programs provided. Within student life, the university newspaper, athletics,

Baptist Campus Ministries, health services, Student Government Association, and

intramurals are provided. Even though the academic and student services fee covers most

social and recreational costs to the student, there are occasional extra expenses in this area.

Health Insurance. All students are encouraged to purchase health insurance. The

University does not provide health insurance coverage for students nor offer health

insurance for purchase. Students may contact local insurance agents or agents in their

home area for information on student health insurance. Although the University does not

promote an individual provider, information about health insurance may be obtained in

the ofﬁce of Student Development. Please note that all international students are required

to carry health insurance while they are students at the university.

Insurance Coverage for Stolen or Damaged Items. The University does not pay for the

replacement of stolen, lost, or damaged items for students. Students are encouraged to

purchase renter’s insurance which may aid in coverage of stolen, lost, or damaged items.

Special Fees. The art studio fee covers the cost of some materials that must be used by

students enrolled in art studio courses. The application fee covers the clerical costs of

processing the student application. This fee is non-refundable and is paid only once at

the time of initial application to Anderson University. The fee is not paid a second time

for students who continue enrollment from one year to the next nor by students who

interrupt their enrollment for any period of time. The music instruction fee covers the

cost of instruction in applied music in small classes and individual instruction and the

maintenance of instruments for student use in music practice. All students, whether

residents or commuters, who drive a vehicle onto the Anderson University campus and

use the university parking facilities must register their cars with the University. The

registration fee covers the vehicle from August 1 through July 31. Those who register a

vehicle in the spring or summer terms must register them again for the fall semester. If a

student occasionally drives a vehicle other than the one registered (such as a parent’s car),

an additional bumper sticker must be purchased for this car in order to avoid the penalty

of parking an unregistered vehicle on campus. The student handbook contains details

concerning parking regulations. All students pay an Enrollment Conﬁrmation Fee of

$250.00 at the beginning of their ﬁrst semester of enrollment at Anderson University.

After graduation or withdrawal from the university, resident students receive a 100 percent

refund unless campus property damages or lost keys are charged against them or unless

there is an outstanding debt owed to the University. The student will be responsible for any

damages in excess of the initial deposit. The $250.00 paid by commuting students serves

as the ﬁrst payment toward their account and is subject to the refund policy listed below.

The graduation fee covers the cost of the diploma and the diploma cover. The transcript fee

covers the cost of duplicating and mailing a copy of the student’s ofﬁcial academic record to

any person to whom, or institution to which, the student requests that the record be sent.

The University offers several programs of study/travel. The student who enrolls in these

courses pays the course tuition as well as all travel expenses, which are normally included in

a package tour.

The mobile learning device fee is a one-time fee assessed to all full-time freshmen and new

transfer students to lease a mobile device. The device becomes the property of the student

upon graduation.

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Financial Policies

New Student Enrollment Conﬁrmation Fee. The applicant who is notiﬁed of acceptance

should send within two weeks an Enrollment Conﬁrmation Deposit of $250.00 to secure

a place within the entering class, speciﬁcally a course schedule and residence hall room.

For students not living on campus, this fee will be reﬂected as a credit on the student

account at the time of ﬁnancial registration. For students living on campus, this will serve

as a Housing Deposit and will remain on account as a security deposit. Refund policies

are outlined on the Enrollment Conﬁrmation form. Commuting and students planning

to reside on-campus are both required to submit the Enrollment Conﬁrmation fee and

form to secure their place within the entering class. Early response is important to be

assured of a room assignment in a University residence hall and securing a course schedule.

Following admission to the University, international students are required to submit a

$250 Enrollment Conﬁrmation Fee/Housing Deposit and all necessary documentation for

issuance of their student visa.

Terms of Payment. All expenses for the fall semester are due by the 1st of August. Students

who fail to pay all fees for the semester risk the chance of losing desired classes. For the

spring semester, payments are due by the 1st of January. For the summer terms and evening

division, the payments are due at the time of registration. A billing statement will be

published to the student’s Self-Service account at the beginning of July for the fall semester

and at the beginning of December for the spring semester. The payment of tuition and

other basic charges is required in advance. After registration, the Business Ofﬁce will assess

fee charges which apply to special courses such as music instruction fees, fees for overloads

or independent study, and audit fees. You may pay online with a credit card or with

e-checking.

Financial Penalties. The University always regrets the circumstances which make it

necessary for the student to pay any ﬁne or penalty fee. Parking regulations are enforced,

and a student who does not follow these regulations will be charged a ﬁne as described in

the student handbook. The Library charges ﬁnes for students who keep books beyond the

assigned period of time. The resident students are held responsible for property damage

in the dormitory and make a deposit toward any assigned damages. As explained above,

a portion of this fee is returned, less assignable damages, if there is no outstanding debt

owed to the University. The student signs an application stating that he or she understands

the rules and regulations of the University. The student is held responsible for meeting

these regulations and paying any ﬁnes which may be imposed for infractions. Students with

unpaid balances, whether for regular charges, fees, or ﬁnes, are subject to being withdrawn

from classes at a time determined by the University if all accounts are not settled in a timely

manner. The University does not release transcripts or credits to a student, or to any other

college, if the student has unpaid charges or ﬁnes. Students cannot register for classes if

there is any outstanding balance owed the University.

Academic and Financial Responsibility for Classes. A student who ofﬁcially withdraws

from the University on or before the deadline for withdrawals will receive the grade of

“W” for all courses in which he or she is enrolled at the time of withdrawal. The ofﬁcial

withdrawal date will be when ofﬁcial notiﬁcation is given to the university. The following

statements do not apply to summer sessions or to special programs. (See the University

website for policies pertaining to summer school.) The student is academically responsible

for all classes in which he or she is enrolled at the end of the second week of the semester,

and is ﬁnancially responsible for all courses for which he or she is enrolled at the end of the

second week of classes. Financial responsibility includes, but is not limited to, tuition, fees,

ﬁnes, accumulated interest, late charges, and collection costs. Failure to meet obligations

to Anderson University may result in the delinquent account being placed with a collection

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ﬁnes, accumulated interest, late charges, and collection costs. Failure to meet obligations

to Anderson University may result in the delinquent account being placed with a collection

ﬁrm. Students are responsible for all collection costs, attorney’s fees and court costs

incurred by the University in collecting their delinquent accounts. Collection costs could

exceed ﬁfty percent (50%) of the total due. A hold placed on a student account will restrict

the release of records (transcripts and diploma) and registration for future semesters.

Optional Monthly Payment Plan. Anderson University offers a service that spreads out

the cost of college over a period of time. This plan enables parents to pay for tuition and

fees on a monthly basis. Any ﬁnancial aid (except work-study) received by the student

is subtracted from the basic charges to determine the balance due for the year. These

payments are divided into equal installments with the last payment being due in April of the

academic year.

Please contact Anderson Central for additional information at (864) 231-2070, or stop by

Anderson Central to pick up a brochure.

Academic Curriculum and

Academic Support

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Curricula

All undergraduate degree programs at the University are comprised of a major, general education

program requirements, electives, and/or a minor. Some majors are subdivided with a focus in

multiple concentrations. The length of a degree program is measured in credit hours and all

University degrees are at least 120 hours.

The curricula in the University’s various degree programs represent the institution’s primary

academic programs. These curricula consist of liberal arts and professional courses which meet the

general education requirements and the requirements for the majors offered for the baccalaureate

degree. The general education component of the curriculum provides an introduction to the

various ﬁelds of study in the humanities, social sciences, ﬁne arts, mathematics, and natural

sciences. In these courses, students have an opportunity to explore and broaden their interests, to

build a foundation for the courses in their major, and to develop essential skills in written and oral

communication, computation, and research. Courses in the major ﬁeld of study allow students to

explore in depth an area of study that interests them and that provides much of the preparation

needed for their future careers. Students may elect to complete a minor, as well. Many curricula

offer the opportunity to broaden one’s study through the selection of electives. The degree

programs, graduation requirements, course descriptions, and academic policies are explained in

subsequent sections of this catalog.

All graduate degree programs at Anderson University are intentionally designed to ensure that

graduate students engage in courses of study that are progressively more advanced in academic

content and intellectual rigor than undergraduate programs in the same or similar academic

discipline. Courses of study within the graduate curriculum of the University require intensive study

within and knowledge of scholarly literature and ﬁndings within each discipline, as well as ongoing

student participation in research, pertinent practice and training within the discipline, or both.

Major

A Major is an instructional program that leads to a degree. It consists of a prescribed set of courses

and requirements that are of increasing sophistication. Generally, these courses are within a speciﬁc

discipline, but in interdisciplinary majors may include requirements from multiple disciplines.

Minor

A Minor is a prescribed course of study in a discipline other than a student’s major. As

such, it shares deﬁnition with a major but it is less extensive.

The following principles apply to Minors at Anderson University and are articulated

to provide guidance to College Deans and future Academic Policies and Procedures

Committee members. It is intended that all minors are subject to the following guidelines:

1. Prerequisites for courses in a minor must be included in the minor unless they meet a

general education requirement.

2. Minors consist of eighteen semester hours of course work. If a minor requires courses

weighted more than three hours, it may include up to twenty-two semester hours.

3. A minor may not overlap with a student’s major more than the greater of six semester

hours or two courses with the following exception: If a signiﬁcant number of courses in

a particular minor are required for a particular major, greater overlap may be allowed if

the minor in question leads to competencies that are clearly and demonstrably beyond

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those expected of students in the major.

4. Proposed minors are subject to normal curricular review processes.

Concentration

A Concentration is a prescribed set of courses that allows a student to acquire a greater

in-depth understanding in a sub-discipline of the major. A concentration may include

courses outside the major. Anderson University offers the following degree programs

through its colleges:

Degree Programs

Anderson University offers the following degree programs with the speciﬁc major designated

in capital letters.

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Bachelor of Arts

COMMUNICATION, with concentrations in

– Mass Media

– Public Relations/Advertising

– Professional Writing

ENGLISH,with concentrations in

– Creative Writing

– Literature

HISTORY

HUMANITIES AND THE LAW

PSYCHOLOGY

SPANISH

Bachelor of Science

BIOLOGY

KINESIOLOGY

MATHEMATICS

and with a concentration in

− Actuarial Science

PRE-ENGINEERING

PSYCHOLOGY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (Undergraduate)

Bachelor of Science

BUSINESS, with concentrations in

– Accounting

– Computer Information Systems

– Financial Economics

– Human Resource Management

– International Business

– Management

– Marketing

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS (Graduate)

Master of Business Administration

COLLEGE OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES (Undergraduate)

Bachelor of Arts

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY with concentrations in

– Pastoral Ministry

– Preaching

– Youth Ministry

CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY with concentrations in

– Biblical Studies

COLLEGE OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES (Graduate)

Master of Ministry

Doctor of Ministry

with concentration in Biblical Preaching

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Undergraduate)

Bachelor of Arts

SECONDARY ENGLISH EDUCATION (9-12)

SECONDARY SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (9-12)

Bachelor of Science

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, and with add-on certiﬁcation in

– Special Education Learning Disabilities (K-12)

– Early Childhood Education

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

SPECIAL EDUCATION: MULTI-CATEGORICAL

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SECONDARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (9-12)

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (Graduate)

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Education

Master of Education in Administration and Supervision

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE, ONLINE AND NON-TRADITIONAL

(for working adults)

Bachelor of Business Administration, and with concentrations in

– Computer Information Systems

– Healthcare Management

Bachelor of Christian Studies

Bachelor of Human Services, and with a concentration in

– Behavioral Science

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

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Bachelor of Organizational Leadership, and with a concentration in

– Human Resource Administration

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (undergraduate)

Bachelor of Arts

ART, with concentrations in

– Ceramics

– Art Education (K-12)

– Graphic Design

– Painting/Drawing

MUSIC

MUSICAL THEATRE

THEATRE

and with concentrations in

– Dance

– Theatrical Design

Bachelor of Music with concentrations in

– Keyboard or Instrumental Performance

– Vocal Performance

– Worship Leadership

Bachelor of Music Education with concentrations in

– Instrumental Music

– Vocal/Choral Music

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (Graduate)

Masters of Music in Music Education

SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Bachelor of Arts

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, and with concentrations in

– Law Enforcement

– Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness

Bachelor of Criminal Justice, (for working adults)

and with concentrations in

– Law Enforcement

– Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness

Bachelor of Emergency Service Management, (for working adults)

and with concentrations in

– Homeland Security Operations and Administration

– Whole Community

SCHOOL OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (Graduate)

Master of Criminal Justice

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SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Bachelor of Arts

– Interior Design

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Bachelor of Science

– Nursing

Minors are offered in the following (For more information, see the section entitled Requirements for Minors

in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.):

ACCOUNTING FRENCH PSYCHOLOGY

ART

HISTORY

PUBLIC RELATIONS

ART HISTORY HUMANITIES AND THE LAW SOCIOLOGY

BUSINESS KINESIOLOGY SPANISH

CHEMISTRY MARKETING THEATRE

CHRISTIAN STUDIES MATHEMATICS

WORSHIP LEADERSHIP

COMPOSITION MEDIA STUDIES WRITING

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MUSIC

YOUTH MINISTRY

ENGLISH

Honors Program

Anderson University invites students with strong academic backgrounds, including above

average grades in college preparatory classes and scores on the SAT or ACT examinations,

to participate in the Honors Program. Any new applicant or current freshman may

apply to be admitted to the Program. Applications are considered throughout the year,

but students are admitted only at the beginning of each semester. Each applicant for

the Honors Program will be reviewed individually. The Honors Program brochure and

application can be requested from the Honors Program Secretary (231-2150).

The Honors Program consists of a unique honors general education curriculum, an honors

service project, the honors thesis option, exciting extra-curricular activities, and the

opportunity for graduation with honors. Students are expected to take at least one Honors

course per semester. Students enrolled in the Honors Program must fulﬁll the General

Education requirements for the degree program in which they are enrolled, and those

requirements are the same as those for students who are not enrolled in the Honors Program.

The only difference for Honors Program students is that they may fulﬁll their General

Education requirements by successfully completing the Honors Interdisciplinary Colloquium.

Honors students need to be aware, however, that the Interdisciplinary Colloquium may not be

substituted for a speciﬁc General Education course required by their major.

See the course descriptions for the Interdisciplinary Colloquium (HON 101, 201,

301, 401) for more information. The Honors Program also involves extra- curricular

activities, such as participation in the National Collegiate Honors Council, ﬁeld trips,

and recreational activities.

Students who complete the Honors Program are eligible for graduation with honors.

Participation in the Honors Program will be designated on the student’s diploma and

recognized at the annual Honors Convocation. Students enrolled in the Honors Program

enjoy an experience designed to challenge highly motivated individuals. The curriculum

and activities are designed to produce critical thinkers, independent learners, and

creative problem solvers. The overall program provides for a solid foundation for the

future stages of educational development

Summer School

Anderson University offers a comprehensive schedule of online and seated courses

during the summer. Classes are scheduled in two daytime sessions. There is also an eight-

week evening session during the latter part of May and the month of June that is a part of

the ACCEL Program. Students may register for up to eight semester hours during each

summer term and it is possible for a student to earn up to 16 semester hours during the

summer sessions. Since students may repeat courses in which they earned grades of less

than C, students may elect to repeat courses during the summer. Summer classes are

available to students from other colleges and universities as well as to Anderson University

students. University credit is available to qualiﬁed high school juniors and seniors

through the High School ADVANCE and Dual Credit programs.

Concurrent Enrollment Program

Concurrent enrollment permits high school students to enroll in courses for college

credit during regular semesters or in the summer. Credit earned in this program may be

applied toward a degree at Anderson University, or may be transferred to another school.

However, since transfer policies vary from institution to institution, Anderson University

cannot guarantee that every school will accept credit earned in these programs. Concurrent

students must submit a Concurrent Student Application, approval from their principal or

guidance counselor, an ofﬁcial high school transcript and appropriate SAT or ACT scores

to take courses at Anderson University. Students wishing to enroll in English courses must

make at least a 500 on the writing portion of the SAT or a 20 on the writing portion of the

ACT. Under certain circumstances, it is possible for students to take courses at their

high school and/or at Anderson University, which will count for both high school and

college credit.

Church-Related Vocations Program

The Church-Related Vocations Program (CRVP) is designed to provide both academic and

practical educational experiences for students interested in vocational Christian service. All

CRV students participate in the A-Team, a student ministry association which meets monthly

for discussion, Bible study and fellowship. The ministry group seeks to provide a source of

unity and encouragement for students as they grow in their pilgrimage toward ministry.

The Christian Studies curriculum includes practical internships which allow students the

opportunity to explore the call to Christian service, to acquire basic helping skills, and to

relate identity and professional roles as a minister. Practical skills, history, and polity are

taught in the classroom and in applied ministry activities. Students are also encouraged to

participate in short-term ministry experiences (e.g., Spring Break or another Short Mission

Trip) and/or an extended ministry experience (e.g., Summer or Semester Missions).

Scholarships are offered to all full-time students majoring in Christian Studies who are

preparing for careers in ministry. For scholarships to continue, recipients must maintain a

2.50 GPA, regularly attend monthly A-Team meetings (at least 2/3 of all sessions), be active

in a local church body, and fulﬁll the internship requirement. The ﬁnancial aid awards are

renewable annually after review of each student’s progress.

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Study/Travel Abroad

International Programs at Anderson University are under the guidance of the Director

of International Programs (DIP.) The director facilitates student engagement in

international programs through short-term and semester-long study abroad, assists faculty

and staff in trip research and development and makes sure they are aware of pertinent

institutional policies, enhances international awareness on the campus, and provides a link

to other groups that facilitate international exchanges including CGE.

Anderson University offers opportunities for both credit and non-credit foreign study/

travel programs. Credit courses offered through these programs may be special topics

courses developed for a particular occasion or courses that are included in the University’s

curriculum. The instructor conducting the program prescribes reading and writing

assignments, and students attend lectures on campus prior to the travel experience. In

addition, Anderson University students regularly study at Northampton University in

England or through programs offered by fellow member institutions of the Consortium

for Global Education. Over ﬁfty sites in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, and South

America are available. The university also has partnerships with the Cemanahuac

Educational Community in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and the Tatar-American Regional

Institute in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia. Students interested in foreign travel/study programs

should consult the Director of International Education at Anderson University.

International Students and English as a Second Language Support Program

International students whose English language skills need enhancement in order to improve

success in the academic program at Anderson University may take English as a Second

Language courses. These courses do not count toward meeting graduation requirements

but will count as part of the academic load for determining full-time status. Because of the

additional costs for this ESL support program, the international students who participate

will be charged $15,000 for tuition and fees per semester. These international students may

qualify for a scholarship of $2500 per semester as well.

Teaching Fellows Program

The AU Teaching Fellows Program provides an enriched academic experience for selected

students each year to prepare them to teach effectively in the classroom and to develop

the personal and professional skills needed to be future educational leaders in the state of

South Carolina. Teaching Fellows are selected and approved by CERRA (South Carolina

Center for Educator, Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement).

Pre-Professional Studies

Students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, allied health ﬁelds, dentistry and

veterinary science are encouraged to apply to Anderson University. In addition to contact

with their regular advisor, pre-medical students must contact a member of the Anderson

University Pre-Medical Committee during their ﬁrst semester at the school. Such students

will be further advised and tracked according to their interests in pre-medicine. Pre-

medical students take the following courses: Principles of Biology – 3 semesters; two years

of chemistry including a year of General Chemistry and a year of Organic Chemistry; one

year of Introductory Physics; one year of mathematics (Calculus is highly recommended)

and one year of English/English Composition. At Anderson University pre-medical

students typically complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, however a Bachelor’s

degree in any ﬁeld is acceptable as long as the courses mentioned above are included.

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Anderson University has an articulation agreement for a Guaranteed Acceptance Program

with Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). This program guarantees

acceptance to VCOM when students meet speciﬁed requirements. Further information

regarding this program can be obtained by contacting a member of the Anderson University

Pre-Medical Committee.

Independent Study

The University offers an opportunity for students to take courses in the curriculum outside

the classroom setting through independent study. A course will not normally be offered

by independent study during an academic term in which that course is included in the

class schedule. Students interested in registering for a course to be completed through

independent study should consult the appropriate College Dean for the policies and

procedures governing independent study.

Directed Study

A faculty member, a student, or a group of students may petition a College Dean to offer

through directed study a course that is not in the curriculum. In order to be approved, a

course proposed for directed study must conform to the mission and goals of Anderson

University and there must be sufﬁcient personnel and other resources to support the

offering of the course. Normally, no directed study course on the same topic may be

offered more than twice. Courses for which there is a continuing demand must be

proposed as regular courses in the curriculum. Directed study courses may be taught as

traditional courses, as tutorials, or a combination of these methods.

Traditional Students taking ACCEL Courses

The Adult’s College Choice for Exceptional Learning (ACCEL) program is designed for

non-traditional students, that is, those students having a minimum of 5-8 year’s life-

experiences beyond high-school, are ﬁnancially independent, are working full-time, and

who wish to advance their careers by earning a bachelor’s degree.

The accelerated format of the classes allows non-traditional students the opportunities

to take classes during the evening or in the online format, in 8-week sessions, 5 times

throughout the year.

Given the mission and design of the ACCEL program, students who do not meet the

criteria of a non-traditional student are restricted from enrolling in ACCEL classes, and

are unable to register themselves for ACCEL courses. Traditional students requiring

additional courses or who hope to improve their GPA are directed to use the summer

school sessions, not ACCEL courses.

Rare enrollment exceptions for upper class traditional students may be made due to class

scheduling conﬂicts that would have a negative impact on progress towards graduation.

Traditional upper class students seeking to enroll in an ACCEL course must request a

Registration Exception with the dean of the college that has supervision of the class.

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Through an agreement with the Air Force (AFROTC) and Army Reserve Ofﬁcer Training

Corps (AROTC) at Clemson University, Anderson University students can concurrently

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enroll in the AFROTC or AROTC program at Clemson University. The courses of study

in these two programs are outlined in this catalog, under Aerospace Studies (A S) for the

Air Force ROTC and Military Leadership (ML) for the Army ROTC program. Students

can complete the programs in one to four years (time required in the program is based

on needs of the military, so check with the appropriate ROTC department for details).

There are limited scholarships and incentive programs available to provide funding for

tuition, fees, and books. In addition, ROTC students may also be eligible for a monthly

tax-free stipend to help offset expenses. Students who complete these programs and

commissioning requirements may be appointed as second lieutenants in the respective

services. Opportunities also exist for graduate or professional study once on active duty,

and temporary deferments to active duty may be possible. Interested students should

contact the Air Force ROTC ofﬁce (864-656-3254) or the Army ROTC ofﬁce (864-656-

3107) at Clemson University.

Academic Support Services

Academic Advising.

Mission

The mission of the Anderson University Academic Advising Program is to promote

student success by empowering undergraduate students to take responsibility for achieving

their academic, career, and personal goals. This is accomplished through a collaborative

mentoring relationship between the student and advisor.

Goals

1. Academic

a. To assist undergraduate students in setting academic goals.

b. To assist students in developing an educational plan and selection of courses

consistent with the student’s goals and objectives as they relate to the respective

major program.

c. To assist students in graduating in a timely manner.

d. To provide accurate information about institutional, college/school, and

department policies, procedures, resources, and programs.

e. To make referrals to academic support services within the University when

appropriate.

2. Career

a. To assist undergraduate students in learning how to pursue academic goals and

other professional requirements tied to a future career.

b. To make referrals to the Director of Career Services when appropriate.

3. Personal

a. To make referrals to support resources within the University when appropriate.

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Center for Student Success. The Center for Student Success provides a number

of academic support services, including disability services, academic coaching and

workshops, and a specialized program for contractually admitted students. The Center

also oversees the Tutoring Lab and is the beginning point for students who need to

withdraw from the university during the semester.

Student Disability Services. Anderson University provides adjustments and modiﬁcations

to enable students with disabilities to access the University community, in compliance

with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Reasonable accommodations are

determined based on current documentation and are made on a case-by-case basis.

Adherence to standards that are essential to a course of study is generally considered non-

discriminatory.

Students requesting adjustments from Anderson University must self identify by contacting

the Center for Student Success. However, requesting adjustments does not ensure that the

student qualiﬁes to receive adjustments.

In order to receive accommodations, students must have a documented disability. All

documentation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. If the documentation is deemed

insufﬁcient, the student may be required to provide additional documentation. Complete

guidelines for documentation are available from the Center for Student Success, but in

general, documentation should include:

• Letterhead, name, and title indicating that the documentation was provided by a

professional trained in the differential diagnosis of disorders, and that the evaluation

was performed within the last three years;

• A clearly stated diagnosis which rules out alternative explanations and diagnoses;

• Deﬁned levels of functioning;

• An explanation of substantial limitations due to the disability;

• Current treatment and medication;

• Essential accommodations needed for postsecondary education, including duration

and rationale.

The Center for Student Success determines the student’s eligibility for accommodations

and, for eligible students, determines appropriate adjustments and modiﬁcations.

Anderson University Writing Center. The Writing Center focuses on helping students

develop writing skills essential for academic success. The Writing Center, staffed by peer

tutors, helps students identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, and language

usage; develop and focus theses; organize and strengthen arguments; and incorporate and

document primary and secondary sources. Tutors may help students understand writing

assignments in most General Education and entry-level courses and offer direction for the

completion of ﬁrst drafts as well as for the revision of essays. The Writing Center is staffed

at scheduled times on weekdays during fall and spring semesters. The services of The

Writing Center are available to all Anderson University students at no additional cost.

Library Services. In 2007 the university opened the grand new Thrift Library containing

a computer lab, café, curriculum lab, special collections, music technology lab, 100 seat

multimedia center, conference room, and 10 group study rooms. The library’s 150,000

volume collection includes traditional books and media as well as 60,000

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eBooks, 120 databases, and more than 50,000 full text periodicals. The Library supports

the University’s educational mission through its resources and services, by teaching

information literacy, and by encouraging its users to be self-directed, lifelong learners.

Computer Services

There are four general purpose academic computer centers on campus, as well as ﬁve

computer labs dedicated to speciﬁc academic areas. Two of the general purpose centers

are located in the Watkins Teaching Center and contain approximately 50 workstations;

one of these is dedicated exclusively to general student use, while the other is available

for both classes and general use. A third center, available for both classes and general

use, is located in Vandiver Hall, consisting of 28 student workstations and a specialized

instructor’s workstation for enhanced classroom instruction. The fourth lab is designated

for student use with 35 workstations in The Bunton Computer Laboratory located in the

Thrift Library. Two of the dedicated labs are located in the Rainey Fine Arts building

providing support to the art and graphic design program. One of these is equipped with

20 Apple Macs dedicated to graphic design and a second lab is also available with 20 mixed

workstations offering mixed platforms for design and multimedia pursuits. The university

also supports smaller computer laboratories dedicated to mathematics, chemistry, and a

CADD laboratory for the interior design program. A combination of wired and wireless

networking interconnects all academic and administrative workstations and storage devices,

while wireless networking is available to students residing in residence halls. Web-based

Student Information Services allows student access to registration, academic records, and

ﬁnancial information. All students are assigned Anderson University email accounts, and

have online access to secure storage of documents and assignments.

E-Mail Policy

All students are expected to establish and maintain an e-mail address on the Anderson

University e-mail system. Students are expected to check their e-mail at least once each

week during the Fall and Spring semesters. Students are responsible for all material,

assignments, and announcements sent by e-mail. Ignorance of course requirements,

instructor statements and directions, and University announcements or policy statements

sent through University e-mail is not an acceptable excuse for failure to meet the

requirements of a course or to adhere to University policy.

Individual instructors may require students to check their email more frequently, especially

during ACCEL or summer terms.

Media Services

The Media Center, located in the Watkins Teaching Center, provides audiovisual

equipment for use in the instructional program and is available for use by authorized

student groups.

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General Education

General Education is a program of study that reﬂects Anderson University’s foundation

in the liberal arts and the value it places on providing some common learning experiences

for all its graduates. The selection of courses has been developed to provide the essential

knowledge, skills, and dispositions that lead to informed citizenship, service, wellness,

and a foundation for continued learning. The exploration of knowledge and skills in

these courses provides the framework through which students may see the connections and

distinctions among the academic disciplines.

As a university, we recognize that students gain more when they invest more, and we place

a high value on the engaged learner. Skills in communicating, thinking, relating and

wellness are cultivated by the general education program as well as many courses in the

major. Our heritage as a Christian institution is reﬂected in courses focused on the Bible,

Christ, and ethical living. Knowledge comes to us through many pathways. Knowing

and valuing the different process by which disciplines explore and interpret the human

experience is an important part of learning.

Upon completion of general education, students should be able to:

) Demonstrate goal-setting for and critical self-reﬂection of their experience as learners.

) Demonstrate increasing abilities related to the skills of communication, critical and

creative thinking, productive interpersonal relationships, personal health and wellness:

• Communication Skills—writing, speaking, reading, listening in English; achieving

basic competency in a second language; developing observation skills, and an

awareness of aesthetics

• Critical Thinking Skills—logic, quantitative skills, research, computation, problem

solving, scientiﬁc method, and analysis

• Interpersonal Skills—cooperation, teamwork, and collaboration

• Wellness Skills—nutritional awareness, physical ﬁtness, and healthy lifestyle practices

) Demonstrate knowledge of Christian Scripture, a knowledge of Christian religious

traditions, and the ability to evaluate Christian ethical values.

) Demonstrate knowledge of the contributions of a variety of academic disciplines, and

the ability to employ corresponding methods of inquiry:

Humanities (including literature and history)

Mathematics

Fine Arts

Social/behavioral sciences

Natural Sciences

General Education Requirements (42-44 hours)

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education Degrees

ORIENTATION

Freshman Year Experience - FYE 101 (1 hour)

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SKILLS

Communication (6 hours)

Composition and Speech I – ENG 101 (3 hours)

Composition and Speech II – ENG 102 (3 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MAT 101 or higher (as designated by major)

Foreign Language (5-6 hours; minimum of one year sequence in college-level foreign

language study or its equivalent)

FRE 101 and 102, or 131

SPA 101 and 102, or 131

GREEK and HEBREW Studies -

Available only to majors in the College of Christian Studies

Current Foreign Language placement policies can be found on the AU website. Students

cannot receive credit for a foreign language course which is at a level lower than their

placement. Students may appeal their placement in writing to the Chair of the Department

of Foreign Language.

Healthy Lifestyle (2 hours)

KIN 135

AREAS OF INQUIRY

Humanities (12 hours)

History (3 hours)

HIS 111, 112, 161, 162

Literature (3 hours)

ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 213, 214, 215

Religion (6 hours)

CHR 105 and 305

CHR 107, 109, and 305 (9 hours) - Requirement for majors in the College of Christian Studies

Fine Arts (3 hours)

FA 200

Social Science (3 hours)

ECO 200, PSY 101, SOC 101

Natural Science (7-8 hours)

BIO 150, 160

BIO 110 - Biology majors only

BIO 170 - Elementary Education majors only

CHE 101/102, 111/113

CHE 105 -

Nursing majors only

PHY 201/203, 202/204

PSC 101

SCI 101

SCI 107 - Elementary Education majors only

AST 101, 102

The Journey / The Cultural Experience (Pass/Fail)

Each student in the traditional four year academic program will need to receive credit for

eight (8) semesters of

The Journey program in order to meet graduation requirements.

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Each student in the traditional four-year academic program will need to receive credit

for six (6) semesters of The Cultural Experience program in order to meet graduation

requirements.

Art

B.A. with a Major in Art

Mission Statement: The goal of the Art curriculum is to provide art students with a clear

working knowledge of the visual arts as a form of communication, speciﬁcally enhanced

through an understanding of formal elements and principles, creative visual problem

solving, critical thinking skills, and an adept investigation of current tools and materials

appropriate to each discipline.

Graduating students will receive essential preparation to foster

success in the professional ﬁelds, further their education at the graduate level, or continue

independent creative production.

The Art program is committed to providing the University

community with direct exposure to artwork, emphasizing the study of art and art history

in its historical and contemporary forms in order to broaden the intellectual contexts in

which art is experienced.

Admissions Statement

The gateway into all concentrations in the Art Major is the freshman foundations sequence

- ART 105 and ART 106. A minimum high school GPA of 3.0 is required for admission

into the Art Major. Students who have been accepted into the University but do not meet

this minimum standard may enroll in art courses only if their cumulative GPA is at least a

2.5 following their ﬁrst semester at Anderson University.

In some circumstances, contractual acceptance into the Art Major may be given upon review

of a portfolio by the Art Department Chair. If granted, the student must show proﬁciency

during the ﬁrst semester in art courses by obtaining a 3.0 GPA.

Transfer Student Application Process

Transfer students must have a 2.5 cumulative college GPA to enroll in art courses. This

applies to those transferring in from other institutions, as well as those changing majors

within Anderson University.

Even if they are already accepted into the University, all transfer art students must apply for

acceptance into the art program by submitting a portfolio and scheduling an application

interview with a member of the art department. The department is responsible for

determining which courses that are transferred in count as equivalent to required courses

within the major.

Academic scholarship awards are available to art students based upon artistic merit and

academic standards such as GPA and SAT scores. Incoming students wishing to apply

for a scholarship must submit 15 - 20 portfolio pieces and schedule an interview with a

member of the art faculty. Annual awards typically range from $500 to $2,500, and are

renewable on a yearly basis provided the student maintains a 3.0 GPA in all art courses. All

students enrolled in art courses are required to pay lab fees, which cover the cost of shared

consumable materials provided by the Art Department. Fees vary in amount from course to

course, and are included on the student’s tuition bill.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 105 ..................3

ENG 101 ..................3

Mathematics ...............3

Natural Science (Lab) .........4

Social Science ..............3

FYE 101 .................. 1

Sub-total ..................17

Second Semester

ART 106 ..................3

ENG 102 ..................3

Natural Science .............3

CHR 105 ..................3

History ...................3

KIN135 ...................2

Sub-total ..................17

Third Semester

ART 231, 262 ..............6

FA 200 ...................3

Literature .................3

Elective ...................3

Sub-total ..................15

Fourth Semester

ART 232, 242, 264 ..........9

Electives ..................6

Sub-total ..................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 261, 331, 362 ...........9

Foreign Language 101 .........3

Electives ..................3

Sub-total ..................15

Sixth Semester

ART 271, 333, 469 ...........9

Foreign Language 102 .........3

CHR 305 .................3

Sub-total ..................15

Seventh Semester

ART 469, 491 ..............4

Social Science ..............3

Electives ..................10

Sub-total ..................17

Eighth Semester

ART 469 ..................3

Electives ..................14

Sub-total ..................17

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Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

All students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Art degree must submit work for review

during the sophomore year. All students who plan to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in

Art must participate in a senior review and exhibition. Senior Reviews and exhibitions are

scheduled twice a year at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

Art: Ceramics

Recommended Course Sequence

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: ART 105, 106, 231, 232, 242, 261, 262, 264, 271, 331, 333,

362, 491, and 469. All art majors are required to comply with the policies and procedures

itemized in The Art Department Academic Policies under which they entered or are

graduating.

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Art: K-12 Teacher Education

Recommended Course Sequence

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements:

ART 105, 106, 229, 231, 232, 241, 242, 243, 261, 262 or

264, 271, 281, 331, 333, 382, 384, and 481; 6 hrs. of studio elective 300 level or above;

Professional education courses include EDU 110, 111, 206, 211, 216 or 217, 410, 490, SOC

101, and PSY 205. All art majors are required to comply with the policies and procedures

itemized in The Art Department Academic Policies under which they entered or are

graduating.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 105 ................... 3

EDU 110, 111 ................ 4

ENG 101 ................... 3

PSY 101 .................... 3

MAT 101 or 104 .............. 3

FYE 101 ....................1

Sub-total ...................17

Second Semester

ART 106 ................... 3

EDU 211 ................... 3

ENG 102 ................... 3

CHR 105 ................... 3

BIO 150 ................... 4

Sub-total ...................16

Third Semester

ART 231, 241 ................ 6

ART 281 ................... 3

EDU 216 or 217 ............. 3

KIN 135 ................... 2

ART 229 ...................1

Electives ................... 3

Sub-total ...................18

Fourth Semester

ART 232 ................... 3

Foreign Language ............ 5

ART 242, 262 or 264 .......... 6

History .................... 3

Sub-total ...................17

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 331 ..................... 3

ART 382 ..................... 3

ART 243, 261 ................. 6

PSY 205 ..................... 3

EDU 206 .................... 3

Sub-total ..................... 18

Sixth Semester

ART 333 ................... 3

ART 384 ................... 3

Studio elective (300 level) ....... 3

Literature .................. 3

SOC 101 ................... 3

FA 200 .................... 3

Sub-total ...................18

Seventh Semester

ART 271 ................... 3

ART 481 ................... 2

EDU 410 ................... 3

Studio elective (300 or 400 level) . 3

CHR 305 .................. 3

Physical Lab Science .......... 4

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

EDU 490 ..................12

Sub-total ...................12

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 130-131

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Art: Graphic Design

Recommended Course Sequence

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: ART 105, 106, 120, 221, 222, 231, 232, 242, 261 or 262 or 264,

271, 321, 323, 324, 325, 328, 331, 333, 421, 493, and 495. All art majors are required

to comply with the policies and procedures itemized in The Art Department Academic

Policies under which they entered or are graduating.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 105 ...................3

ENG 101 ...................3

Mathematics ................3

Natural Science (Lab) .........4

Social Science ...............3

FYE 101 ................... 1

Sub-total ...................17

Second Semester

ART 106, 120 ...............6

ENG 102 ...................3

History ....................3

SPA/FRE 131 ................5

Sub-total ...................17

Third Semester

ART 231 ................... 3

ART 221, 222 ............... 6

ART 271 ................... 3

CHR 105 ................... 3

Literature .................. 3

Sub-total ................... 18

Fourth Semester

ART 232 ...................3

ART 321 ...................3

ART 242 ...................3

FA 200 ....................3

KIN 135 ...................2

Elective ....................3

Sub-total ...................17

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 331 ...................3

ART 324, 328 ...............6

Natural Science ..............3

CHR 305 ..................3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

ART 325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

ART 333 ...................3

ART 323 ...................3

Electives ...................6

Sub-total ...................15

Seventh Semester

ART 421 ...................3

ART 261 or 262 ..............3

Electives ...................8

Sub-total ...................14

Eighth Semester

ART 493, 495 ...............6

Electives ...................9

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128-129

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Art: Painting and Drawing

Recommended Course Sequence

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: ART 105, 106, 231, 232, 241, 242, 243, 261 or 262 or 264, 271,

331, 333, 341, 342, 441, 449 and 491. All art majors are required to comply with the

policies and procedures itemized in The Art Department Academic Policies under which

they entered or are graduating.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 105 ................... 3

ENG 101 ................... 3

Math ...................... 3

Natural Science (Lab) .......... 4

CHR 105 ................... 3

FYE 101 ....................1

Sub-total ...................17

Second Semester

ART 106 ................... 3

ENG 102 ................... 3

History .................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

Social Science ............... 3

KIN 135 ................... 2

Sub-total ...................17

Third Semester

ART 231, 241 ................ 6

Literature .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

ART 232, 242, 341 ........... 9

FA 200 .................... 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

ART 243, 331, 441 ............ 9

Foreign Language 101 .......... 3

ART 271 ................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

ART 261 or 264, 342, 449 .......9

Foreign Language 102 .......... 3

CHR 305 .................. 3

ART 333 ................... 3

Sub-total ...................18

Seventh Semester

ART 449 ................... 3

ART 491 ....................1

Electives ................... 11

Sub-total ...................15

Eighth Semester

ART 449 ................... 3

Electives ...................12

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Christian Ministry

Recommended Course Sequence

B.A. with a Major in Christian Ministry

The mission of the BA in Christian Ministry is to educate students who want to prepare

themselves for a variety of careers in ﬁelds of Christian Ministry (e.g. pastorate, church

staff, missions, evangelism, etc), in order to prepare them for either a) work in a ministry

situation, or b) graduate professional studies in ministry or theology.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: Required courses in the major include: 107, 109, 205, 240,

250, 305, 335, 352, 365, 382, 491 and 495. Additionally, students must complete ﬁve

additional 300/400 level Christian ministry courses and three 300/400 Christian Studies

electives. Christian Ministry majors have the option of using the sequence of CHR 312 and

322 to meet the foreign language requirement.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

Natural Science (Lab) ......... 4

Social Science ............... 3

CHR 107 ................... 3

FYE 101 ................... 1

KIN 135 ................... 2

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

History .................... 3

CHR 109 .................. 3

Electives ................... 4

Sub-total ...................16

Third Semester

CHR 205 .................. 3

MAT 101 or 104 .............. 3

Literature .................. 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

FA 200 .................... 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 335 ................... 3

CHR 352 .................. 3

CHR 365 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

CHR 305 .................. 3

CHR 382 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................18

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 9

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Christian Ministry: Pastoral Ministry

Recommended Course Sequence

The mission of the BA in Christian Ministry is to educate students who want to prepare

themselves for a variety of careers in ﬁelds of Christian Ministry (e.g. pastorate, church staff,

missions, evangelism, etc), in order to prepare them for either a) work in a ministry situation, or

b) graduate professional studies in ministry or theology.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not

refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: A Pastoral Ministry concentration requires that the student take the

following courses within their CHR electives: CHR 360, 362, and 363. The Ministry Internship

(CHR 495) will be done in an area of pastoral ministries. A student may declare a Pastoral

Ministries concentration at any point through the seventh semester.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

Natural Science (Lab) ......... 4

Social Science ............... 3

CHR 107 ................... 3

FYE 101 ................... 1

KIN 135 ................... 2

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

History .................... 3

CHR 109 .................. 3

Electives ................... 4

Sub-total ...................16

Third Semester

CHR 205 .................. 3

MAT 101 or 104 .............. 3

Literature .................. 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

FA 200 .................... 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 335 ................... 3

CHR 352 .................. 3

CHR 365 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

CHR 305 ...................3

CHR 382 ...................3

CHR 300/400 ...............6

Electives ....................6

Sub-total ................... 18

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 9

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Christian Ministry: Preaching

Recommended Course Sequence

The mission of the BA in Christian Ministry is to educate students who want to prepare

themselves for a variety of careers in ﬁelds of Christian Ministry (e.g. pastorate, church staff,

missions, evangelism, etc), in order to prepare them for either a) work in a ministry situation, or

b) graduate professional studies in ministry or theology.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not

refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: A Preaching concentration requires that the student take the following

courses within their CHR electives: CHR 362, 372, and 472. The Ministry Internship (CHR

495) will be done in an area of preaching and/or teaching ministry. A student may declare a

Preaching concentration at any point through the seventh semester.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

Natural Science (Lab) ......... 4

Social Science ............... 3

CHR 107 ................... 3

FYE 101 ....................1

KIN 135 ................... 2

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

History .................... 3

CHR 109 .................. 3

Electives ................... 4

Sub-total ...................16

Third Semester

CHR 205 .................. 3

MAT 101 or 104 .............. 3

Literature .................. 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

FA 200 .................... 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 335 ................... 3

CHR 352 .................. 3

CHR 365 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

CHR 305 ...................3

CHR 382 ...................3

CHR 300/400 ...............6

Electives ....................6

Sub-total ................... 18

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 9

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Christian Ministry: Youth Ministry

Recommended Course Sequence

The mission of the BA in Christian Ministry is to educate students who want to prepare

themselves for a variety of careers in ﬁelds of Christian Ministry (e.g. pastorate, church staff,

missions, evangelism, etc), in order to prepare them for either a) work in a ministry situation, or

b) graduate professional studies in ministry or theology.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not

refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: A Youth Ministry concentration requires that the student take the

following courses within their CHR electives: CHR 270, 370, and 470. The Ministry Internship

(CHR 495) will be done in an area of youth ministry. A student may declare a Youth Ministry

concentration at any point through the seventh semester.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

Natural Science (Lab) ......... 4

Social Science ............... 3

CHR 107 ................... 3

FYE 101 ....................1

KIN 135 ................... 2

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

History .................... 3

CHR 109 .................. 3

Electives ................... 4

Sub-total ...................16

Third Semester

CHR 205 .................. 3

MAT 101 or 104 .............. 3

Literature .................. 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

FA 200 .................... 3

Foreign Language ............. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 335 ................... 3

CHR 352 .................. 3

CHR 365 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

CHR 305 ...................3

CHR 382 ...................3

CHR 300/400 ...............6

Electives ....................6

Sub-total ................... 18

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 9

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Christian Theology

Recommended Course Sequence

B.A. with a Major in Christian Theology

The mission of the BA in Theology is to educate students in the traditional theological

disciplines (biblical studies and languages, theology, church history, etc.) so that the students

will be prepared to (1) enter seminary, (2) pursue a graduate research degree, or (3) enter a

career appropriate to a broad-based liberal arts educations (not necessarily within ministry).

The Theology degree is a good program for students interested in scholarship. No grade below

“C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and speciﬁed electives) will

count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education

requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: Required Christian Studies courses include: CHR 107, 109, 205,

240, 250, 305, 331, 345, 445, and 491. Philosophy courses are encouraged, but not required.

The sequence of CHR 312 and CHR 322 will be completed to meet a student’s language

requirement. Majors also must take an additional 27 hours in upper level (300-400) religion

courses, including at least 15 hours in theology and/or biblical studies courses.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

MAT 101 or 104 ............. 3

CHR 107 .................. 3

Social Science ............... 3

Elective .................... 3

FYE 101 ....................1

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

History .................... 3

Natural Science .............. 4

KIN 135 ................... 2

CHR 109 .................. 3

Sub-total ...................15

Third Semester

Literature .................. 3

CHR 205 .................. 3

CHR 312 .................. 3

FA 200 .................... 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

CHR 240 .................. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Natural Science .............. 3

Electives ................... 7

Sub-total ...................16

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 305 .................. 3

CHR 322 .................. 3

CHR 331 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................18

Sixth Semester

CHR 345 ...................3

CHR 300/400 ...............9

Elective .....................3

Sub-total ................... 15

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 335 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

Christian Theology: Biblical Studies

Recommended Course Sequence

The mission of the BA in Theology is to educate students in the traditional theological

disciplines (biblical studies and languages, theology, church history, etc.) so that the students

will be prepared to (1) enter seminary, (2) pursue a graduate research degree, or (3) enter a

career appropriate to a broad-based liberal arts educations (not necessarily within ministry).

The Theology degree is a good program for students interested in scholarship. No grade below

“C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and speciﬁed electives) will

count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not refer to general education

requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements: A Biblical Studies concentration requires that the student take the

following courses within their CHR electives: CHR 313 and 323, plus 12 hours in biblical

studies (300/400) electives. A student may declare a Biblical Studies concentration at any point

through the ﬁfth semester; the four-course language sequence will require four consecutive

semesters to complete.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

MAT 101 or 104 ............. 3

CHR 107 .................. 3

Social Science ............... 3

Elective .................... 3

FYE 101 ....................1

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

History .................... 3

Natural Science .............. 4

KIN 135 ................... 2

CHR 109 .................. 3

Sub-total ...................15

Third Semester

Literature .................. 3

CHR 205 .................. 3

CHR 312 .................. 3

FA 200 .................... 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Fourth Semester

CHR 240 .................. 3

CHR 250 .................. 3

Natural Science .............. 3

Electives ................... 7

Sub-total ...................16

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 305 .................. 3

CHR 322 .................. 3

CHR 331 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................18

Sixth Semester

CHR 345 ...................3

CHR 300/400 ...............9

Elective .....................3

Sub-total ................... 15

Seventh Semester

CHR 495 .................. 3

CHR 335 .................. 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

CHR 491 ................... 3

CHR 300/400 .............. 6

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Communication

B.A. with a Major in Communication

The mission of the BA in Communication is to educate students who want to prepare

themselves for a variety of careers in media (e.g. journalism and video production) and

professional communication (e.g. advertising, public relations and writing) or for graduate

studies in communication.

Communication: Mass Media

Recommended Course Sequence

Communication majors take 27 hours of core communication courses, with additional

hours in one of three communication concentrations. The communication core includes

COM 101, 111, 201, 211, 301, 315, 403, ENG 332 and ENG 431.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements beyond the core: COM 251, 311, 342, 351, 402, 492, and 495.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 101 .................. 3

COM 111 ................... 3

ENG 101 ................... 3

FYE 101 ................... 1

Mathematics ................ 3

CHR 105 ................... 3

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ................... 3

History .................... 3

Natural Science .............. 3

Social Science ............... 3

Elective .................... 3

Sub-total ...................15

Third Semester

COM 251 .................. 3

FA 200 .................... 3

KIN 135 ................... 2

Foreign Language 131 .......... 5

ENG Literature .............. 3

Sub-total ...................16

Fourth Semester

COM 201 .................. 3

COM 211 .................. 3

Natural Science .............. 4

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................16

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 311 ................... 3

COM 315 .................. 3

CHR 305 .................. 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

COM 301 .................. 3

COM 351 .................. 3

ENG 332 ................... 3

Electives ................... 8

Sub-total ...................17

Seventh Semester

COM 402 ................. 3

COM 492 .................. 3

COM 495 .................. 3

ENG 431 ................... 3

Electives ................... 6

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

COM 342 .................. 3

COM 403 .................. 3

Electives ................... 9

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

74 | Academic Programs

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Communication: Public Relations/Advertising

Recommended Course Sequence

Communication majors take 27 hours of core communication courses, with additional

hours in one of three communication concentrations. The communication core includes

COM 101, 111, 201, 211, 301, 315, 403, ENG 332 and ENG 431.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements beyond the core: COM 230, 251, 320, 321, 342, 351, 495, ENG

301, MKT 331, 334, and 413.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 101 ..................3

COM 111 ...................3

ENG 101 ...................3

FYE 101 ................... 1

Mathematics ................3

CHR 105 ...................3

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ...................3

History ....................3

Natural Science ..............3

Social Science ...............3

Elective ....................3

Sub-total ...................15

Third Semester

COM 230 .................3

COM 251 ..................3

FA 200 ....................3

KIN 135 ...................2

Foreign Language 131 ..........5

Sub-total ...................16

Fourth Semester

COM 201 ..................3

COM 211 ..................3

ENG Literature ..............3

ENG 301 ...................3

Natural Science ..............4

Sub-total ...................16

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 315 ..................3

COM 320 ..................3

MKT 331 ...................3

CHR 305 ..................3

Elective ....................3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

COM 301 ..................3

COM 321 ..................3

ENG 332 ...................3

COM 351 ..................3

MKT 334 ..................3

Elective ....................3

Sub-total ...................18

Seventh Semester

COM 495 ..................3

ENG 431 ...................3

Electives ...................11

Sub-total ...................17

Eighth Semester

COM 342 ..................3

COM 403 ..................3

MKT 413 ...................3

Electives

...................6

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Communication: Professional Writing

Recommended Course Sequence

Communication majors take 27 hours of core communication courses, with additional

hours in one of three communication concentrations. The communication core includes

COM 101, 111, 201, 211, 301, 315, 403, ENG 332 and ENG 431.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does

not refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Course Requirements beyond the core: COM 230, 311, 320, 321, 342, ENG 301 and 490.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 101 ..................3

COM 111 ..................3

ENG 101 ...................3

FYE 101 ................... 1

Mathematics ................3

CHR 105 ...................3

Sub-total ...................16

Second Semester

ENG 102 ...................3

History ....................3

Natural Science ..............3

Social Science ...............3

Elective ....................3

Sub-total ...................15

Third Semester

COM 230 ..................3

FA 200 ....................3

KIN 135 ...................2

Foreign Language 131 ..........5

ENG Literature ..............3

Sub-total ...................16

Fourth Semester

COM 201 ..................3

COM 211 ...................3

Natural Science ..............4

Electives ...................6

Sub-total ...................16

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

COM 311 ...................3

ENG 320 ..................3

ENG 315* ..................3

CHR 305 ..................3

ENG 301 ...................3

Sub-total ...................15

Sixth Semester

COM 301 ..................3

COM 321 ..................3

COM 342 ..................3

ENG 332 ..................3

Electives ...................5

Sub-total ...................17

Seventh Semester

ENG 431* ..................3

Electives ...................15

Sub-total ...................18

Eighth Semester

COM 403 ..................3

ENG 490 ..................3

Electives ...................9

Sub-total ...................15

NOTES: *Students are required to take six of seven writing electives

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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Criminal Justice

Recommended Course Sequence

B.A. with a Major in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice provides graduates, in a traditional environment,

with a basic understanding of various aspects of the criminal justice system and its component

parts. The curriculum combines challenging CRJ courses at the basic level with upper level

core courses, major electives, and optional concentrations. The degree is designed to prepare

graduates for positions with local, state and federal government agencies such as city and

state police and sheriffs’ departments, probation and parole departments, FBI, State Law

Enforcement Division, drug enforcement agencies, the Secret Service, correctional institutions,

juvenile justice agencies and in private, industrial security.

No grade below “C” in a course required for the major or minor (including cognates and

speciﬁed electives) will count toward satisfying that course requirement. This policy does not

refer to general education requirements or elective courses.

Major Electives: Choose 12 semester hours from CRJ 310, 325, 400, 405, 410, 420, 435,

460, 475, MGT 343, 441, 443, MGT/OLS 440, SOC 320, 398, PSY 301, 350, or others as

approved by advisor.

First Semester Sem. Hr.

ENG 101 ................... 3

CRJ 101 ................... 3

PSY 101 ................... 3

Foreign Language 131 .......... 5

FYE 101 ....................1

Sub-total ...................15

Second Semester

ENG 102 .................. 3

SOC 101 ................... 3

CRJ 150 ................... 3

Natural Science ............. 3-4

CHR 105 .................. 3

Sub-total ..................15-16

Third Semester

Literature .................. 3

CRJ 215 ................... 3

History .................... 3

Natural Science ............. 3-4

FA 200 .................... 3

Sub-total ..................15-16

Fourth Semester

MAT 108 .................. 3

KIN 135 ................... 2

CRJ 275 ................... 3

CRJ 301 ................... 3

CIS 101 ................... 3

PS 101 .................... 3

Sub-total ...................17

Fifth Semester Sem. Hr.

CHR 305 .................. 3

CRJ 251 ................... 3

CRJ 230 ................... 3

SOC 202 .................. 3

General Electives ............. 6

Sub-total ................... 18

Sixth Semester

SOC 310 .................. 3

ENG 301 .................. 3

CRJ 350 ................... 3

Major Elective ............... 3

General Elective ............. 3

Sub-total ................... 15

Seventh Semester

MGT 341 .................. 3

CRJ 450 ................... 3

Major Electives .............. 6

General Elective ............. 3

Sub-total ...................15

Eighth Semester

CRJ 490 ................... 3

Major Elective ............... 3

General Electives ............. 9

Sub-total ...................15

Total Number of Semester Hours Required for the Degree: 128

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