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Tuition and Fees 2007-2008 Please click here for current year figures Undergraduate Colleges and ProgramsTuition (Per Year) 1
Fees
1Subject to change at the discretion of the University Administration. 2A Late Payment fee is charged to any account which is not paid in full by the official first day of class. Students may be billed for tuition and related costs up to the week before in-person registration. However, payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement applies to all students, including those who register too late to receive a bill. Registration or the release of academic records cannot be completed until all financial obligations have been settled with the Bursar's Office. In addition to the above expenses, students should include expenses for textbooks, laundry, clothing, personal effects, and travel between the University and their homes in their educational costs. Tuition for International StudiesVillanova charges current students full tuition for all Fall and Spring term international studies programs. Villanova students will be eligible to use Villanova University financial aid (i.e. grants and scholarships) to assist with study abroad tuition costs as long as those funds do not carry policy constraints or conditions which would restrict their use for this purpose. If a recipient institution's tuition exceeds Villanova's, the University is obligated to pay a maximum amount equal to that of the normal Villanova tuition for that academic term's undergraduate tuition. Villanova will not pay for room, board, travel, books, brokerage or associated non-academic fees of an international studies experience. There are special considerations for students on tuition remission programs. These students should check with the International Studies program for details. Part-Time Studies, Tuition and Fees, 2007-2008
1 Beginning Fall 1999, a technology curriculum was instituted for all evening business administration and accountancy majors. Rental of a notebook computer is included in the tuition fee. Contact Part-Time Studies for details. 2 Any student carrying 12 or more credits of all day classes or 12 or more credits of any combination of day/evening classes will be charged at the applicable full‑time undergraduate school rates. These rates are listed above. 3 For Non-matriculated and Post-graduate students taking business courses. Includes rental of notebook computer. 4 A Late Payment fee is charged to any account which is not paid in full by the official first day of class. 5 Annually for evening students. For students taking day courses, the fee is $100. NOTE: Registration or the release of academic records cannot be completed until all financial obligations have been settled with the Bursar's Office. RefundsRefunds as a result of official withdrawal will be made according to the schedule listed below. Activities, library, and medical fees are not refundable. There will be no refund for unauthorized withdrawals. Students who do not register or who notify the Registrar's Office prior to the first week of class that they will not enroll are entitled to a full refund.
(http://finaid.villanova.edu) The cost of a college education is a major concern facing parents and students. Villanova University recognizes this fact and attempts to provide a comprehensive package of financial assistance consisting of grants, loans, and student employment. In addition to these need-based programs, Villanova offers several merit-based scholarships which are granted irrespective of students’ needs. ScholarshipsListed below are scholarship programs awarded by the University to entering freshmen. The academic requirements for these scholarships can be found on the web page for the Office of Financial Assistance (www.finaid.villanova.edu). Presidential Scholarships Villanova University offers a limited number of four-year full-tuition Presidential Scholarships to every incoming class based exclusively on academic merit. The scholarship selection committee also considers each applicant on the basis of his or her essay, interview, and high school and community involvement. Selections are based exclusively on merit, without regard for race, religion, gender, financial need, or secondary school. Villanova Scholarships Each year candidates are reviewed in order to identify recipients of the Villanova Scholarship. Each applicant is also evaluated on the basis of his or her essay and high school and community involvement. This competitive program provides partial tuition scholarships that are renewable for a total of eight regular semesters. Villanova Scholars awards must be used for tuition only. Commuting Scholarships Partial tuition scholarships are awarded each year to outstanding students commuting from their families’ homes. Commuting Scholars awards must be used for tuition only. Presidential Scholarships for Underrepresented Students Villanova University seeks students of diverse social, racial, economic and educational backgrounds. Each year, based on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee, students historically underrepresented within the Villanova University community, who show evidence of their ability to make significant and diverse contributions to the academic and social culture of the University, are offered the Presidential Scholarship for Underrepresented Students. This renewable award covers full tuition, textbooks, and room and board charges up to the 19 meals per week plan for eight consecutive semesters. Students who wish to apply should contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 610-519-4075 for the Scholarship application. The application deadline is the last Monday in January. St. Martin de Porres Grant. Villanova University provides grants valued at full tuition and general fees. Grant recipients are from the Greater Philadelphia area and are members of the most underrepresented groups in undergraduate education, including (but not limited to) members of underrepresented racial and ethnic populations, students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and student from families in which few or no members have attended college. The Greater Philadelphia area is defined as Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties in New Jersey; and New Castle County in Delaware. McNair Scholarship. The Denise McNair Memorial Scholarship has been instituted in memory of Denise McNair who, on Sunday, September 15, 1963, died in the early days of the civil rights movement in a racially motivated bomb attack at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This Scholarship, valued at full tuition for eight consecutive semesters, will be awarded every four years to an entering freshman who is a U.S. citizen from a traditionally underrepresented population and, who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to family, religious faith, peace and justice. Student Financial AidTo apply for all types of student aid (federal, state and institutional), prospective students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Villanova University Institutional Financial Aid Application. To receive priority consideration for financial aid, applicants must file the FAFSA by February 7th. Additionally, signed copies of the student’s and custodial parents’ and stepparent’s (if applicable) prior year U.S. or Puerto Rico Tax Returns (no schedules are required), W-2 forms and the Villanova University Institutional Financial Aid Application must be submitted to the Office of Financial Assistance by February 7th. Late applicants will be aided only if funds remain available. All returning undergraduate students wishing to reapply for federal, state or institutional financial aid must file the Renewal FAFSA. Returning students who are new financial aid applicants must file an original FAFSA. Both new and renewal applicants who are not Pennsylvania residents should file the appropriate application for State Grant consideration in their home state. All returning students must also complete the Villanova University Institutional Financial Aid Application (available through the Office of Financial Assistance website) and return it to the Office of Financial Assistance (Kennedy Hall, second floor) with signed copies of the student’s and custodial parents, and stepparent’s (if applicable) prior year U.S. or Puerto Rico Tax Returns and W-2 forms by April 30. Late applications will be aided only if funds remain available. Throughout the application process students are encouraged to check on the completeness and status of their application via NOVASIS. Additionally, award eligibility is posted to NOVASIS. Returning Undergraduate and Graduate students will be sent an email indicating their award is available to be viewed on NOVASIS. Freshmen will be sent their original award letter via regular mail but once students enroll all subsequent notices will be sent via email. Additional information regarding the financial assistance process may be obtained via the Office of Financial Assistance website at www.finaid.villanova.edu. Students and families may also address questions or concerns to the Office of Financial Assistance via phone at 610-519-4010, fax 610-519-7599 or email at finaid@villanova.edu. In addition to assistance from federal and state sources, students attending Villanova University may be considered for aid administered by the university which is provided through the generosity of individuals and organizations. Villanova University believes the primary responsibility for meeting educational expenses belongs to both the parents and the student. However, Villanova University is committed to assisting with the needs of families for whom the needs analysis determines that they cannot afford the full cost of a Villanova education with financial aid packages from the following federal, state, private, and university sources: Villanova University Grant. This is an institutional grant based on financial need. Students must be accepted/enrolled full time (minimum of 12 credits per semester) in the day college in an undergraduate degree program and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. Villanova University Grants are awarded for four academic years (eight terms) and are not applicable for the summer term. This award can be applied only to charges billed by Villanova University. Federal Pell Grant Program. This is a federal grant for students demonstrating exceptional financial need and accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Application for Federal Pell Grants may be made by submitting an initial FAFSA or a Renewal FAFSA. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG). This is a federal grant administered by the University based on financial need. Only undergraduate degree candidates are eligible. All Villanova University students must complete the Villanova University Institutional Financial Aid Application and an initial FAFSA or the Renewal FAFSA to be considered for this program. Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Federal ACG provides grant assistance to first and second year students who are enrolled full-time, U.S. citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Second year students must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. The Academic Competitiveness Grant award is in addition to the student's Federal Pell Grant award. Federal Pell Grant recipients who meet the requirements for the Federal ACG program will be notified during the academic year of their eligibility. Federal National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) The Federal National SMART Grant will provide grant assistance for third and fourth year undergraduate full-time students who are U.S. citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and majoring in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or engineering or in a foreign language determined critical to national security. The student must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major each term. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. Federal Perkins Loan This is a federal loan based on financial need for students accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. The Perkins Loan is a 5% interest loan and becomes payable nine months after leaving the University, or nine months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half time. Entrance and exit interviews are required by federal law. Federal Nursing Student Loan. This is a federal loan based on financial need for students accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program. The Nursing Loan is a 5% interest loan and becomes payable nine months after leaving the University, or nine months after the student is no longer enrolled at least half time. Entrance and exit interviews are required by federal law. Federal Work Study (FWS) This is a federal employment program based on financial need for students who are accepted/enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Students are given the choice to work on or off-campus with salaries set according to the job description. Students receiving work-study awards are limited to earning the amount of their initial allocation. Once that limit has been reached, students should contact a Financial Assistance counselor concerning further work study employment. Current work study job listings are posted on the Office of Financial Assistance website (www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/studentjobs.htm). PHEAA Grant This is a Pennsylvania State Grant based on financial need for students who qualify for PA state residency and who are accepted/enrolled in an undergraduate program and enroll for at least six credits each semester. Other State Grants. Certain states allow residents to take their state grants into Pennsylvania for study at Villanova. Students are responsible for checking with the respective State Higher Educational Agencies for the correct application necessary for state grant consideration. Outside Awards. Organizations outside Villanova University may provide scholarships or financial assistance to Villanova students. Students are responsible for consulting the individual organization for the proper applications and deadlines and for sending transcripts to the scholarship committee if required. NOTE: State, federal, and University regulations prohibit over awards. All outside scholarships, whether based on academic merit or financial need, will be counted as a source of aid and will be added to the student’s total aid package. This may result in a reduction of a Villanova Grant or federal aid. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Office of Financial Assistance concerning any outside aid received. Any change in a student’s financial or academic status may result in an adjustment to his or her aid. The Office of Financial Assistance retains the right to make any necessary changes. Federal Stafford Loan Program This is an educational loan available to students accepted/enrolled on at least a half time basis in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Students must complete a Master Promissory Note (MPN) from their lender or State Higher Education Assistance Agency. Eligibility for a Federal Stafford Loan is based on cost of education, amount of other financial aid being received, as well as an expected family contribution towards educational costs. Students who demonstrate remaining financial need will qualify for the Federally Subsidized Stafford Student Loan. Students without remaining financial need will either need to make interest payments while enrolled or capitalize interest payments (i.e. add interest to the principal balance). Repayment of the Federal Stafford Loan begins six months after the student leaves the University or is no longer enrolled at least half time. The student has up to ten years to repay. The interest rate is currently fixed at 6.8%. A guaranty fee and/or an origination fee, up to 4%, may be charged on each loan. The maximum loan amount per year is $3,500 for freshmen, $4,500 for sophomores, and $5,500 for juniors and seniors. Additional information regarding the application process for the Federal Stafford Loan program can be found on the Office of Financial Assistance website (www.finaid.villanova.edu). Villanova University Financing Option The Villanova University Financing Option has been developed in order to provide students and families with a way through which they can manage the challenge of affording a Villanova University education. The Financing Option offers the family the opportunity to combine Interest-Free Monthly Payment Options offered by the Tuition Management System (TMS) Tuition Payment Plan with low cost loan options such as the Federal PLUS Loan and an Alternative Loan. Tuition Management System (TMS) Tuition Payment Plan The TMS Tuition Payment Plan allows students to spread their balance out over ten months for a small fee. There is no interest charged on the plan and life insurance is included to cover the bill payer and provide a variety of other benefits. Tuition Management Systems (TMS) administers the program for Villanova University. Information on this program can be obtained via their website at www.afford.com or by calling them directly at 1-800-895-9061. Federal PLUS Loan Parents of dependent undergraduate students may be eligible to borrow up to Villanova’s cost of education minus estimated financial assistance. Eligibility for this loan is based on creditworthiness and the interest rate currently is fixed at 8.5%. The Federal PLUS Application and Master Promissory Note can be obtained from a lender of your choice. A Villanova University PLUS Application must also be completed if a family does not complete the FAFSA but we strongly recommend that a family complete a FAFSA in lieu of the Villanova University PLUS Application. Alternative Loans. Alternative loans are loans administered by private lenders. These programs may be used to bridge the gap between cost and traditional need-based and/or merit-based assistance. Many alternative loans require that the borrower (the student) and/or a co-signer be evaluated in order to determine if they meet minimum credit standards. Students may choose any alternative lender they wish but should carefully compare all options before selecting a lender. Minimum Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid ApplicantsFederal regulations require that an institution establish, publish, and apply reasonable standards for measuring whether a student, who is otherwise eligible for aid, is maintaining satisfactory academic progress in his or her course of study. The standards must be the same or stricter than the institution’s standards for a student enrolled in the same academic program who is not receiving financial assistance. Listed below is the complete statement of Minimum Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients. Villanova University Academic Maximum Time Frames for Completing Degree Requirements. q Students are expected to complete their program of study (degree) in the number of semesters indicated in the catalog. Transfer students and students changing programs are placed in an appropriate semester on the basis of credits transferred. Such students are expected to complete their degree according to the remaining semesters in their program plus one additional semester to allow for scheduling difficulties. q The maximum time frame for completing Associate degree requirements is three years for full-time students and six years for part-time students. q The maximum time frame for completing Baccalaureate degree requirements is six years for full time students and twelve years for part time students. Transfer credits earned at other institutions that are applicable to the student’s program of study will be considered in determining the student’s maximum time frame for program completion. q Students must make quantitative and qualitative progress toward their educational goals each academic year to receive financial aid. The academic year consists of two regular semesters and the summer sessions. Quantitative Standards. Full time students must successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit hours each academic year. Students admitted in January must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credits during their first Spring semester. Students enrolled on a three‑quarter basis (9‑11 credits per semester) must successfully complete a minimum of 18 credit hours each academic year. Students enrolled on a half‑time basis (6‑8 credits per semester) must successfully complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each academic year. Qualitative Standards. Students must maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 calculated at the end of the academic year in order to be considered a student in good standing. Measurement of Academic Progress Requirements. Academic progress will be measured in May of each year. Measurement begins with the Fall semester and ends with the last summer session. Students who were enrolled during the Fall and/or Spring semesters and failed to meet the qualitative and quantitative requirements for academic progress can attempt to complete additional credits and bring up their GPA during the summer sessions. Upon completion of the additional credits, a new determination of academic progress will be made. Transfer students are evaluated for academic progress in May, after the first Spring semester attended at Villanova University. Students who transfer in for the Fall semester are evaluated on their academic performance during their first Fall and Spring semesters. Students who transfer in beginning with the Spring semester are evaluated on their performance during their first Spring semester. All financial aid applicants are subject to the satisfactory academic standards regardless of whether or not they received financial aid previously. Failures and withdrawals are courses attempted but not completed. Incompletes are not counted toward credits completed until after the coursework is successfully completed and posted by the Registrar. Repeat courses will not count toward credits completed for satisfactory academic progress since the credits were already counted toward the quantitative standards the first time the course was completed. When Minimum Standards of Academic Progress Are Not Achieved. A student who does not make satisfactory academic progress will be placed on financial aid suspension until the requirements are met. The student will be notified in writing of the financial aid suspension. The student can appeal the decision to the Office of Financial Assistance. The appeal must be submitted in writing and specify the extenuating circumstances which prevented achieving satisfactory academic progress. The following types of mitigating circumstances may be considered when a student appeals: extended illness, death in the family, and changes in educational objective. The Office of Financial Assistance may request additional documentation and/or require a personal interview with the student. After the review, the Office of Financial Assistance will notify the student in writing of the action taken. If the Office of Financial Assistance determines that the academic progress standards can be waived for one semester, the student will be placed on Financial Aid Probation. At the end of the probationary semester, the Office of Financial Assistance will determine if academic progress requirements have been met. If requirements have been met, the probationary status will be removed. If academic requirements have not been met, the student will be placed on financial aid suspension. Once financial aid has been discontinued, it will be reinstated provided: q The student has successfully achieved the required number of credits and grade point average; q The student has requested reinstatement in writing; and q Funds are still available. Reinstatement is not automatic. The student is responsible for making certain that the grades and credits completed have been properly posted with the Registrar prior to requesting reinstatement of financial aid. Students are encouraged to file all financial aid application forms by Villanova University’s established deadline so that once reinstatement has been achieved, he or she can be considered for aid as quickly as possible. A student who is denied aid based on qualitative or quantitative standards will be considered for aid when standards have been achieved. Under no circumstances will aid be awarded retroactively to the semester(s) in which standards were not met. Return of Federal Title IV AidReturn of Federal Title IV Aid. If a student completely withdraws from the University and has utilized Federal Title IV funds (e.g., Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant [SEOG], Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), Federal National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Stafford Loan, or Federal PLUS Loan) during the semester in which they withdraw, the University will observe the federally mandated process in determining what amount of money, if any, must be returned to the federal program(s). Students who intend to withdraw from the University must complete the process as outlined in the University Catalog under the Academic Policies section. In cases where a student has received federal financial assistance during that semester, the Office of Financial Assistance will determine what, if any, adjustment must be made. This determination will be based on the formula prescribed in the federal regulations for the return of Title IV funds. This determination is made on the basis of the number of calendar days completed in the semester prior to the student’s notification to withdraw, divided by the total number of days in the semester. If the resulting percentage is greater than or equal to 60%, no return of federal funds will take place. If the percentage is less than 60%, this percentage will be used to determine the portion of Title IV aid that has been “earned”. The remaining amount must be returned in the following order: Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan Federal Perkins Loan Federal PLUS Federal Pell Grant Federal SEOG Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) Federal National Science and Mathematics Access To Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) Other Title IV Aid NOTE: Refunds as a result of official withdrawal or leave of absence will be made in accordance with the University’s refund policies which appear in the Tuition and Fees section of the Catalog. If the amount of money that must be returned to Title IV programs exceeds that which exists in the students account as a result of the University’s refund policy, the student will be notified as to the amount of any grant money that must be repaid. This repayment must take place in order for a student to reestablish eligibility to receive federal funds in the future. Any loan proceeds must be repaid and will become part of the normal repayment procedures for the loan program. Citizens and Eligible Non-CitizensIn order to receive federal or state financial assistance, a student must be a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. National, a U.S. permanent resident who has a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551, since 1997) or Resident Alien Card (Form I-551, before 1997), or an otherwise eligible non‑citizen with a temporary resident card (I‑688); or must possess one of the following: A Form I‑94 (Arrival‑Departure Record) with an appropriate endorsement; A Form I‑181 or I‑181B that has been signed by an INS district director; An official statement granting asylum in the US: or Other proof from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service that one is in the U.S. for other than a temporary purpose. Students should check with the Office of Financial Assistance at Villanova University to see what documents are required. Students in the U.S. on an F1 or F2 student visa only, or on a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa only, may not receive federal or state student aid, nor can those who possess only a notice of approval to apply for permanent residence (I‑171 or I‑464A). Limited need-based University funds are available to International Students. For completed application information check the International Students website at www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/international.htm. VerificationVerification is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Education and is the process of confirming information submitted on the various Federal Title IV Funds including the Federal Stafford Loan. Applicants should be aware that this federal regulation requires them to submit tax data and other requested information to the Office of Financial Assistance before the processing of student loan applications and/or the awarding of funds. Students must submit the required information to complete the verification process no later than 45 days before the last day of the student’s enrollment. Items to be verified include: adjusted gross income; U.S. income taxes paid; number of family members for whom parents provide more than half of their support; the number of children in post secondary schools who are enrolled at least half time; dependency status; untaxed income; eligible non‑citizen status and any other item for which conflicting information has been submitted to the Office of Financial Assistance. Documents Required: q (For dependent students): signed copies of custodial parents’, stepparent’s (if applicable) and student’s U.S. or Puerto Rico income tax returns from the prior year and W-2 forms. q (For independent students): signed copy of the student’s (and spouse’s if applicable) prior year U.S. or Puerto Rico income tax return and W-2 forms. q If the student or custodial parent or stepparent (if applicable) did not file taxes or if a foreign tax return was filed, a signed non‑tax filer statement and copies of all W‑2 forms or proof of earnings must be submitted. Non‑taxable income verification such as VA Benefits, Social Security Benefits for all household members and Public Assistance Letters must be submitted to the Office of Financial Assistance. Villanova University Institutional Financial Aid Application.The following policies and regulations, along with those of the individual colleges and programs, govern academic life at the University. In order that the programs offered reflect current advances in and additions to knowledge and changes in professional requirements, the University and each of its colleges reserves the right to change program requirements without prior notice. Unless otherwise specified, students are bound by the policies and regulations in effect when their entering class begins its first year of study. It is the responsibility of the student to know and comply with the academic policies and regulations of the University and their respective colleges. Students should consult the individual college sections of this Catalog and the special publications and guidelines issued by the colleges and departments. Academic StandingQuality Point Averages. In addition to passing all courses taken the student is also required to maintain a specified grade average leading to graduation with a college degree. The average is derived from the grades and credit hours of the courses taken and is known as the quality‑point average. It is determined by multiplying the number of credits for each course attempted by the allotted quality points for the grades received and dividing the total quality points by the total credit hours attempted. Quality points for grades are as follows: A=4.00; A-=3.67; B+=3.33; B=3.00; B-=2.67; C+=2.33; C=2.00; C-=1.67; D+=1.33; D=1.00; D-=.67. Class Rank A student's rank in class is determined by the cumulative quality‑point average, which is computed each July for Juniors and Seniors. The rankings for seniors will appear on the transcript. Only credits earned with Villanova University or in formally approved inter‑institutional programs will be considered in determining the cumulative quality‑point average. Credits and grades earned in the summer at other colleges are not counted in the quality point average. Academic Progress. To qualify for a Bachelor's degree, a student, in addition to completing all the studies prescribed for the degree sought, must earn a cumulative quality‑point average of at least 2.00. In circumstances involving those students who have entered Villanova University through the Academic Advancement Program, satisfactory progress of the student will be determined by the Academic Standing Committee and/or Dean of the college in which the student is matriculated. In the event that, due to poor high school preparation, additional time is necessary for the student to complete the requirements towards graduation, the student will be viewed as being in a five year program. Satisfactory progress will be viewed accordingly. Academic Probation The record of any student whose cumulative or semester quality-point average falls below 2.00 will be reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee for appropriate action. Students in science or engineering whose technical course quality-point average falls below 2.00 will also come before the committee (technical courses include all science, mathematics and engineering courses). Typically the student will either be placed on academic probation or dismissed. A student on academic probation will normally be allowed only one semester to achieve the required quality-point average. While on academic probation, the student is limited to a schedule of five courses and is ineligible to participate in any extracurricular activities. In the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a student on probation is limited to a schedule of four courses. Honors At graduation students receive honors of three kinds -- summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude -- after being approved for such honors by the faculty and administration of the University. To be eligible for these honors, students must attain a minimum cumulative quality‑point average of 3.90, 3.75, 3.50, respectively, and at least sixty credits of course work (not including Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory courses) must have been taken at Villanova University. Repeat Freshman Year. The Academic Standing Committee may allow a freshman student to declare academic bankruptcy and repeat the year with a new start on the cumulative average (though a record of the year's work will remain on the transcript). Complaints about Faculty and GradesVillanova University has a set of procedures for resolving student complaints about faculty performance or about grades. A student who has concerns about either of these issues should, if at all possible, discuss the problem directly with the faculty member. If this is not possible, the student should contact the faculty member's department chair or program director who will provide the student with a copy of the procedures and, if the student wishes, review the process involved. If the student is, for good reason, reluctant to contact the department chair, the student may also contact the Dean of the faculty member's college. A copy of the procedures is also available on request from the Academic Affairs Office, 103 Tolentine Hall, (610) 519-4520. Class AttendanceClass and laboratory attendance for first year students is mandatory. A first-year student will receive a grade of "Y" (failure) whenever the number of unexcused absences in a course exceeds twice the number of weekly class meetings for the course. For students beyond the first year, attendance policies are determined by the instructors of the various courses. Enforcement of such attendance policies lies with those instructors. Where possible, students should inform their instructors if they plan to be late or absent from class. Excused absences for all students include the following: approved athletic participation or participation in approved academic events; official university business; approved field trips; certified serious illness; death in the immediate family; or approved placement activities. An absence card, available from the Office of the Dean of the student's college, must be completed and presented to the Dean with appropriate documentation. This should be done before the absence, if possible, but at any rate no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day the student returns to classes. Excused absences allow the student to make up tests and do not count toward a failure in the course for first year students. Absence from class does not release the student from work assigned. The instructor is required, however, to take record and report attendance for all classes as directed by the Registrar. Course NumberingCourses of instruction are numbered according to the following system: courses designated 1000‑6999 are given for undergraduate students only; courses numbered 7000‑7999 are graduate courses ordinarily open to qualified undergraduates; courses numbered 8000‑9999 are graduate courses not ordinarily open to undergraduates. If a qualified senior wishes to enroll in a graduate course, written approval must be obtained from the student's adviser and undergraduate college Dean. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences requires, in addition, approval of the instructor and departmental chairperson of the course involved, and the Graduate Dean of Arts and Sciences. Discipline and Academic IntegrityAcademic honesty and integrity lies at the heart of the values expressed in the University's mission statement and inspired by the spirit of Saint Augustine. When one comes to Villanova, one joins an academic community founded on the search for knowledge in an atmosphere of cooperation and trust. The intellectual health of the community depends on this trust and draws nourishment from the integrity and mutual respect of each of its members. Villanova University has a formal code of academic integrity (www.vpaa.villanova.edu), which discusses issues such as plagiarism and other unacceptable academic behaviors. This document is included in The Blue Book: Villanova University Student Handbook, which is distributed to all students. It is the responsibility of every student to be familiar with this code and to adhere to it. Students who receive an academic integrity penalty may, if they believe that they have not committed an academic integrity violation, take their case to the Board of Academic Integrity. Detailed descriptions of the University's Academic Integrity Policy are available from department chairs, deans, and the VPAA’s web site. In keeping with its nature and goals as a private, church‑related institution, Villanova University regards student life on campus as an integral part of the student's educational experience. Hence it is to be understood that the student, in joining the University community, accepts the regulations promulgated in the Student Handbook. The student should also become acquainted with and understand the responsibilities set forth in the Student Handbook, especially those in the sections on Policy and Regulations. Adherence to University regulations is expected and required for successful completion of the program of studies. Enforcement within the classroom of regulations regarding smoking, proper classroom attire, deportment, etc., is the responsibility of the faculty member. All other discipline problems are to be referred to the Dean of Students. Disclosure of Student RecordsVillanova University, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ((FERPA) of 1974, as amended, has adopted this Student Records Policy to address the following issues: (1) disclosure of directory information; (2) confidentiality of personally identifiable information; and (3) student rights to inspect, review and seek amendment of their records. I. Disclosure of Directory Information. Information concerning the following items about individual students is designated by the University as directory information and may be released or published without the student’s consent: full name; address (local, home or electronic mail); telephone number; photograph; date and place of birth; major field of study; dates of attendance; degrees and awards received (including Dean's list); most recent previous educational institution attended; participation in officially recognized University activities and athletics; and weight and height of members of athletic teams. Students who do not wish directory information to be released or made public must inform the appropriate office, in writing, at the time the information is originally sought. II. Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information. All personally identifiable information contained in student records other than directory information is considered confidential information. This information includes, but is not necessarily limited to: academic evaluations; general counseling and advising records; disciplinary records; financial aid records; letters of recommendation; medical or health records; clinical counseling and psychiatric records; transcripts, test scores, and other academic records; and cooperative work records. “Personally identifiable information” means that the information includes: (a)the name of the student; (b) the address of the student; (c) a personal identifier such as social security number; or (d) a list of personal characteristics or other information that would make the student’s identity easily traceable. The University will generally not disclose personally identifiable information to third parties without the written consent of the student. The consent should specify the records to be disclosed, the purpose of the disclosure, and to whom the records are to be disclosed. However, personally identifiable information may be disclosed, without the student’s consent, to the following individuals or institutions, or in the following circumstances: q University officials (or office personnel ancillary to the officials) who require access for legitimate educational purposes such as academic, disciplinary, health or safety matters. University officials may include, without limitation, the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, Department Chairs, Faculty Members, NROTC Commanding Officer, General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Judicial Officers, Counselors, Resident Advisers, Coaches and Admissions Officers. University officials also include individuals employed by or under contract to the University to perform a special task, such as an attorney or auditor, and individuals acting as official agents of the University who are performing a service on behalf of the University. q Officials of other educational institutions to which the student seeks or intends to enroll (on condition that the student upon request is entitled to a copy of such records). q Appropriate federal, state or local officials or authorities, consistent with federal regulations. q Organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions. q Accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting functions. q Parents of a dependent student as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. q Parents or guardians of a student, where the information pertains to violations of any federal, state or local law or of any University rule or policy governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, and the student has committed a disciplinary violation. q In connection with the student’s application for, or receipt of financial aid. q To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena (on condition that a reasonable effort is made to notify the student of the order or subpoena, if legally permitted to do so). q In case of an emergency, to protect the health or safety of students or other individuals. The University will inform a party to whom a disclosure of personally identifiable information is made that it is made only on the condition that such party will not disclose the information to any other party without the prior written consent of the student. III. Inspection and Review Rights; Right to a Hearing. A currently or previously enrolled student has the right to inspect and review his or her educational records. This right does not extend to applicants, those denied admission, or those admitted who do not enroll. Offices may require that requests for access be submitted in writing, and may ask for, but not require, the reason for the request. The University will comply with requests to inspect and review a student’s records that it has determined to honor within a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than forty-five days after the request was made. Records to which students are not entitled to access, include: q Confidential letters and statements of recommendation placed in a student’s record before January 1, 1975, or confidential letters and statements of recommendation to which students have waived their rights of access. q Employment records of students as University employees. q Campus law enforcement records created and maintained by the Public Safety Office, in accordance with the requirements of FERPA. q Records that are made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting in his or her professional capacity or assisting in his or her paraprofessional capacity, and that are made, maintained, or used only in connection with treatment of the student and are not disclosed to anyone other than the individuals providing the treatment. These records may be reviewed, however, by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student’s choice. q Financial records of the parents of the student or any information contained in those records. q Records of instructional, supervisory, and administrative personnel and educational personnel ancillary to those persons, that are in the sole possession of the maker of the record and are not accessible or revealed to any other individual except a temporary substitute for the maker. q Institutional records of students which may be maintained by the University in a computer printout or similar format (so long as this computerized information is not intended to be distributed outside the University), as long as the original source of computer information is available in the office or department having original jurisdiction for the records. q Records that only contain information about a person after that person was no longer a student at the University (e.g., information collected by the University pertaining to accomplishments of its alumni). q Those portions of a student’s records that contain information on other students. Students may be invited but not required to waive their right of access to confidential letters of recommendation for admission, honors or awards, or employment. Failure to execute a waiver will not affect a student’s admission, receipt of financial aid, or other University services. If a student signs a waiver, he/she may request a list of all persons making confidential recommendations. A student who believes that any information contained in his or her educational records is inaccurate or misleading, or otherwise in violation of his or her privacy rights, may request that the University amend the records. The student should first discuss his or her concerns with the individual responsible for the office where the records are maintained. If the student is not satisfied with the resolution, the student should contact the individual to whom that person reports. If still not satisfied, the student may contact the appropriate vice president or designee. The final level of appeal is a formal hearing. To obtain a hearing, the student should file a written request with the Vice President for Student Life. The hearing will be conducted in accordance with the requirements of FERPA. The substantive judgment of a faculty member about a student’s work (grades or other evaluations of work assigned) is not within the scope of a FERPA hearing. A student may challenge the factual and objective elements of the content of student records, but not the qualitative and subjective elements of grading. If as a result of a hearing the University determines that a student’s challenge is without merit, the student will have the right, and will be so informed, to place in his or her records a statement setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the University’s decision.. Students have a right to file complaints concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA and the implementing regulations. Complaints should be addressed to the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington DC 20202-4605. Students are encouraged to bring any complaints regarding the implementation of this policy to the attention of the General Counsel. Final Examinations and Scheduling ConflictsFinal examinations are given in virtually all courses at a time and place designated. The schedule for examinations is available on the Registrar's home page early in the semester so that students should make their end-of-semester travel arrangements accordingly.. Occasionally students will encounter conflicts in the examination schedule such that two of a student's examinations are scheduled at the same time or three examinations are scheduled on the same day. In the event of a conflict, the student must notify the instructor at least seven days in advance of the scheduled exam. The instructor will make alternative arrangements for the student to complete the examination. In resolving conflicts, multiple section exams should take precedence over exams for a single section, and courses in the major should take precedence over non-major courses. Extraordinary difficulties encountered in effecting such an arrangement will be resolved by the Dean of the student's college. If a student is absent from a final examination for any reason other than a conflict, he or she must contact the instructor within 24 hours of the scheduled beginning of the examination to request permission from the instructor to take a make-up examination. The instructor may, if he or she wishes, arrange a make-up examination at a mutually convenient time. If the faculty member has reservations about the legitimacy of the student's reasons for missing the examination, the faculty member may refer the student to the office of the college dean, who will evaluate the student’s request for a make-up. If the office of the dean approves the request, the faculty member will arrange a make-up examination for the student or assign other work in place of the final examination. If the student does not contact the faculty member within 24 hours, the student must receive permission from both the office of the dean and the faculty member before being allowed to take a make-up examination. Grading SystemAt mid‑semester and at the end of the semester grades are available to the student. The grade report at the end of the semester is part of the student's permanent record. Any inaccuracy on this record must be reported to the Registrar within two weeks of its receipt; otherwise, the record will stand as it is.. Grade Definitions
All grades are permanent, except N and NG, which are temporary grades used to indicate that the student's work in a course has not been completed. An N or NG grade must be removed and a grade substituted by the instructor according to the following schedule: For the Fall Semester: Students must submit all work to the instructor by the last Friday in January; grade changes must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by the second Friday in February For the Spring Semester: Students must submit all work to the instructor by the last Friday in June; grade changes must be submitted to the Registrar's Office by the second Friday in July Students should check the academic calendar for actual dates. NOTE: if a change is not reported, the N or NG grade automatically becomes an NF. Without the approval of the instructor, the department chairperson, and the Dean, no grade higher than C may replace the N. The grade WX indicates an authorized withdrawal with the grade not considered in the calculation of the quality‑point average. The grade W also indicates an authorized withdrawal, but the grade is calculated as an F in determining the quality‑point average. Authorization for WX and W may be given only by the student's Dean. The grade Y is given when a student unofficially withdraws from a course. It is reflected in the average as an F. Required courses carrying a final grade of F must be repeated unless the student transfers to another college of the University where the course for which an F grade was received is not a requirement for the degree. When a student who has failed in a course presents evidence of subsequently passing a like course in another institution, the University reserves the right to withhold credit for the course until the student shall have passed a qualifying examination given by the Faculty from which a degree is sought. Students should recognize that failure in one course or more will usually make it impossible for them to graduate with the class in which they matriculated. Audit Courses may be audited with an adviser's consent. The student who has been granted audit status will not be responsible for the assignments and examinations required in the course, but must attend all class and laboratory sessions. Although no credit or grade is received, the same tuition and fees are charged for an audit as for a credit course. A student must declare audit status by completing the appropriate form in the Registrar's Office by the end of the drop/add period, and no change from credit to audit status or vice versa may be made after that period. A class taken for audit may subsequently be taken for credit, but the student will be charged normal tuition and fees for the course. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Option For the regulations governing students eligible for the satisfactory/unsatisfactory option in the different colleges and the courses that may be required, see the appropriate section of the catalog in which the college degree programs are listed. The following regulations apply to all colleges: |
