Catalog at a Glance

Section One Introduction

• Accreditation and State Licensing  
• Statement of Mission  
• Values  
• Statement of Purpose  
• History and Philosophy  
• Ownership  
• Governance  
• Additional Information for California Students  

Section Two, Institutional Policies

• Academic and Professional Standards  
• Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy  
• Outcomes Assessment  
• Institutional Learning Outcomes for Argosy University  
• Philosphy of Education  
• Commitment to Diversity  
• Non-Discrimination Policy  
• Student Grievance Procedure for Internal Complaints of Discrimination and Harassment  
• Right to Change Requirements  
• Licensing/Registering/Certification  
• Disability Services  
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974  
• Graduation/Completion Rates  
• Arbitration Agreement  

Section Three, Health/Safety Policies and Procedures

• Anti-Hazing Policy  
• No-Harassment Policy  
• Policy Concerning Sexual Violence  
• Programs and Procedures Regarding Sexual Assault  
• Reporting an Assault  
• Reporting Health or Safety Hazard  
• Campus Security  
• Drug-Free Workplace and Campus  
• Suicide Prevention Policy  
• Health and Immunization Policy  
• Medical Responsibility and Risks  
• Health Insurance  
• Liability Insurance  
• No Smoking Policy  
• Firearms Policy  

Section Four, Student Rights and Responsibilities

• Statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities  
• Argosy University Ethical Code of Conduct  
• Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism  
• Institutional Board  
• Student Professional Development Committee  
• Student Conduct Committee  
• General Probation  
• Other Reasons for Dismissal  
• Student Complaint Procedure  
• Student Right to Appeal  
• Appeals Committee  
• Unresolved Disputes  
• Administrative Leave of Absence  

Section Five, Admission Policies

• Admission Procedures and Conditions  
• Admission Decisions  
• Applications to Multiple Campuses  
• Late Admission  
• Conditional Admission  
• Reapplication for Admission  
• Readmission Process after Withdrawal Dismissal  
• Reinstatement  
• Reinstatement after Administrative Withdrawal for Non-Continuous Enrollment  
• Readmission after Extended Absence  
• Early Acceptance  
• Deferral Policy  
• Veterans Administration Benefits  
• Military Application Fee Waiver  
• Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges  
• English Language Proficiency Policy  
• Department of Homeland Security  
• International Admission Policy  
• Admission Requirements for Students Requiring Form I-20 Sponsorship  

Section Six, Financial Policies and Assistance

• Tuition and Fees  
• Payment Policies and Financing Options  
• Tuition Waiver for a Future Course (Argosy University Online Programs)  
• Estimated Cost of Attendance Budget  
• Financial Assistance  
• Financial Assistance  
• State Refund Policies  
• Course Add/Drop Refund Policy  
• Institutional Refund Course Drop and Withdrawal Refund Deadlines  
• Financial Aid Refund Redistribution Policy  
• Return of Title IV Aid  
• Financial Aid Stipend Return Policy  
• Non-Federal Refund Policy (Minnesota)  
• Loan Deferment  

Section Seven, Academic Policies and Procedures

• Academic Year  
• Enrollment Policies  
• Leave of Absence (Argosy University Online Programs)  
• Enrollment in Multiple Programs  
• Registration  
• Course Availability/Cancellation  
• Course Types and Delivery Methods  
• Waiver/Course Substitution  
• Course/Credit Transfer  
• Second Bachelor’s Degree  
• Math and English Assessment Policy (College of Arts and Sciences)  
• Math and English Assessment Policy (College of Health Sciences)  
• Registration Policy For Developmental Coursework (College of Arts and Sciences)  
• Transcripts and Student Records  
• Relocation to another Argosy University Campus  
• Student-at-Large Status  
• Attendance  
• Student Advisement  
• Withdrawal Policy  
• Grade Level Classification  
• Unit of Credit  
• Grade Scale  
• Grade Point System
    
• Additional Grades  
• Audit Policy
    
• Grade Appeal Procedures  
• Retaking Coursework Policy  
• Criteria for Undergraduate Honor Designation  
• Standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress for Undergraduate Programs  
• Dismissal  
• Appeal of Academic/Financial Aid Dismissal  
• Satisfactory Academic Progress for Educational Benefits which are not Title IV Funds  
• Failed Course Policy in Capped Programs (Diagnostic Medical Sonography–General and Echocardiography Concentrations, Radiation Therapy, and Radiologic Technology)  
• Policy Governing Satisfactory Progress and Recertification of Benefits For Eligible Veterans  
• Petition to Graduate and Commencement  

Section Eight, Student Life

• Enrollment Verification  
• Transcript Requests  
• Housing  
• Support Services  
• Counseling Services  
• Tutoring Services  
• Student Government  
• Lecture, Symposia, and Workshop Series  
• Special Interest Groups  
• Career Services  
• Alumni Association  
• Professional Associations  
• Honor Societies  
• Student Forums  
• Book Purchase  
• Diversity  
• Newsletters  
• Campus Facilities  
• Library Resources  

Section Nine, General Education Curriculum

• Mission  
• Goals  
• Program Learning Outcomes  
• Course Requirements and Curriculum Description  
• General Education Curriculum and Credit Distribution Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
  • College of Health Sciences  
  • College of Arts and Sciences  

Section Ten, College of Health Sciences

 Associate of Applied Science

• Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree Program  
• Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology Degree Program  
• Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Degree Program  
• Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Degree Program  
• Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology Degree Program  

Associate of Science

• Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program  
• Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology Degree Program  
• Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Degree Program  

Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Degree Program  

Section Eleven, College of Arts and Sciences

 Associate of Arts

• Associate of Arts in Psychology Degree Program  

Associate of Science

• Associate of Science in Business Administration Degree Program  
• Associate of Science in Information Technology Degree Program  

Bachelor of Arts

• Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Degree Program  
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Degree Program   

Bachelor of Science

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree Program  
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Degree Program   
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Degree Program  

Section Twelve, Undergraduate Course Listings

• Section Twelve, Undergraduate Course Listings  

Appendices

• Appendix I, Board of Directors, Board of Trustees, and Administration  
• Appendix II, Argosy University Academic Calendar 2015-2016  
• Appendix III, Tuition and Fee Schedule  
• Appendix IV, Argosy University Campus Locations  
• Appendix V, Faculty  
• Appendix VI, Additional Information for Virginia Students