The remaining 16 academic units must be earned within the fields listed above or in a foreign language. The remaining 16 academic units must be earned within the fields listed above, in a foreign language or computer science.
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Notification of Freshman Applicants
Procedure for Transfer Applicants
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Notification of Transfer Applicants
Transfer of Credits and Financial Aid
The financial aid application is not considered complete until this form is received from each of the previous participating institutions. Note: A booklet with information about financial aid and application is sent to each student as soon as the admission application is received.
International Student Policies and Procedures
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Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if English is not the official language in the applicant's country. When Alfred University has received all required documents, the applicant's folder is considered complete.
Special Programs
A certified or notarized bank statement proving that sufficient funds are available for the applicant's education at Alfred University for one year. Through its financial aid program, Alfred University offers a matching scholarship to students who receive an ROTC Scholarship while attending college.
Readmission
The amount of the matching grant is based on the Scholarship Level award made by the ROTC program. With the exception of ROTC scholarship recipients, students may enroll in the basic course without any military obligation.
Involuntary Withdrawal
Advanced courses have enrollment restrictions that may prohibit student participation unless the student is receiving an ROTC scholarship. Alfred University values service to our country; service personnel are encouraged to apply for admission by contacting the Admissions Office for more information.
Tuition, Room and Board 2003-2004
In addition to actual college costs, the Financial Aid Office uses the following education cost estimates in determining need-based awards. Personal expenses and transportation costs associated with attending college vary depending on lifestyle and distance from campus.
Payments and Rebates
The proportional amount is based on the number of elapsed calendar weeks of the semester. It is important that the student formally withdraws from the university, as refunds are determined by the date of receipt of the withdrawal notice.
Appeals/Charges and Refunds
Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence or otherwise abandon the board plan after the start of the semester will be charged $100 plus a prorated amount of the balance of the board payment, or the balance of the board payment, whichever is less . Students who are not required to board but still choose to board are charged a $50 contract cancellation fee if they drop their meal plan after July 1 but before the semester begins or between semesters.
Financial Aid
Students will not be permitted to receive their diploma or transcripts if they are delinquent in meeting their financial obligations to the University or any University organization. The student is responsible for the amount owed, together with all reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs and charges necessary to collect any amount not paid when due.
Alfred University Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Standards Policy for Baccalaureate Degree Programs
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Requirements for Federal and University Financial Aid Programs
- Qualitative Measurement
- Quantitative Measurement
- Evaluation Periods and Frequency of Measurement
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cum/GPA)
- Attempted Credit Hours
- Earned Credit Hours
- Transfer Credit Hours
- Student’s Failure to Demonstrate Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Reinstatement of Aid Eligibility
- New York State Progress Standards
- Program Pursuit
- Requirement for a C Average
- Evaluation Periods and Frequency Measurement
- Reinstatement of New York State Aid
- Alfred University Academic Scholarship Cumulative Grade Point Average Requirements
If the student does not meet one or more of the SAP criteria, the student will be placed on probation with financial aid for one academic year. The New York State SAP and program performance standards are measured at the end of each semester for which the student received state aid.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Outside the classroom, more than 100 student clubs and organizations offer a variety of exciting activities for all interests. They meet fellow students and faculty members and learn about the historic campus and its facilities.
Student Life
Friday Night Live/Pirate Theatre/Mosaic – Alfred's three comedy troupes, all with very different styles and attitude. Forest People - Alfred's Outdoor Recreation Club travels far and near for activities including rafting, rafting, hiking, and more.
Alcohol and Other Drug Education
Athletics
Campus Center
Counseling and Student Development Center
Health Services
Students who do not comply will be withdrawn from the University and will not be allowed to attend classes. Questions about this obligation or any other aspect of health services may be directed to Crandall Health Center at
Housing
Except for seniors, graduate students, or residents of the Ford Street apartment complex, all students living in residence halls must participate in the board plan. Students interested in CIH can apply for this opportunity in the spring semester of the following fall.
Hazing Policy
Block Plans offer flexibility and allow students to use their meal plan at L'il Alf Café, Ade Express, Oasis Cart and campus vending machines. Additionally, New York State defines hazing as follows: “A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the initiation of another person or association with any organization, he willfully or recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of physical injury to another person or a third person and thereby causes such injury." (Penal Law S120.16) Trespass of the second degree (misdemeanor) includes an almost identical definition, except that no actual injury to any person need be proven.
Cultural Events and Films
Any violation of this policy must be reported immediately to the Office of the Dean of Students. Any member or affiliate who violates this policy is subject to suspension, expulsion or other judicial procedure, or, if the violator is a group or organization, revocation of affiliation with Alfred University.
Theatre, Music and Dance Organizations
A wonderful outlet for physical creative expression, the Dance Program at Alfred presents one concert and one full-length concert per year. AU Dancer's Union is a dynamic and active dance student organization that helps produce the dance events every year.
Judicial System
Multiculturalism
Major Weekends and Events
Religious Life
Services for Students with Disabilities
The provision of equal educational opportunity rests on the legal foundations established by federal law, particularly Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students aspire to live, communicate, and learn in accordance with these ideals. from each other in ways that ensure personal freedom and community standards.
University Academic Program
Academics
While the original grade is no longer used in the GPA, it remains part of the record and appears on the student's transcript. The Physical Education requirement must be met to receive a Bachelor's degree from any college of the University.
Academic Status
Withdrawal and Readmission
Advanced Placement and Challenge Examinations
Advising
Graduation Rates
In the fall semester of 1996, 506 first-time and regular degree-seeking students enrolled at AU.
Campus Safety Report
The Graduate School
Special Academic Programs
Eligibility begins with the beginning of the junior year and ends with high school graduation. High school students enrolled through this program are not guaranteed acceptance into any Alfred University degree program at a later date.
University Honors Program
Cross-registration is available directly with Alfred State College and with Houghton College and through a consortium agreement with the 14 member schools of the Rochester Area Colleges (RAC). Eligible high school juniors and seniors from Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung and Steuben counties are eligible to take up to two 100- and 200-level courses (up to eight semester hours) per semester in the fall or spring semesters for a fee of $100 per course.
Academic Honors
University Libraries
Public services (reference, circulation and reserves), interlibrary loan and technical services are located on the first floor of the library. During the academic year the library is open 96 hours a week, with extended opening hours during exam periods.
Technology Resources
General and specialized microcomputer laboratories are located throughout the campus and provide access to Windows, Macintosh, Linux or Unix operating systems. This program allows students with short-term computing needs to borrow a laptop for use in the library or elsewhere on or off campus.
Summer School
Each residence hall on campus has a computer room in addition to a network access port for each student in each room. A laptop loan program for resident and traveling students has been established through the Information Technology Services Helpdesk.
Alumni Association
Students enrolled at another institution who plan to attend summer school at Alfred University should consult with an official at their home school in advance to ensure that the courses fit their programs of study. Some of the special features of Alfred University's summer programs are astronomy, entrepreneurship and creative writing institutes for high school students, conferences, weekly Davis Memorial Carillon concerts, sports camps and day camps.
Parents Association
Religious Beliefs and Class Attendance
Student Rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
In most cases, the University must make reasonable efforts to notify a student in advance of compliance.). To an alleged victim of a violent crime, the University may disclose the results of a related judicial hearing.
Consumer Complaint Procedure
Institutional Procedure
The written complaint is submitted to the head of the academic or administrative unit from which the complaint originated. If a satisfactory resolution cannot be reached using this Institutional Procedure, the complaint may be filed with the New York State Department of Education, Office of Higher Education.
New York State Education Department Postsecondary Complaint Procedure The Office of Higher Education handles only those complaints that concern
If the complaint is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, the complaint will remain lodged through the organizational hierarchy until a satisfactory resolution is reached. New York State Education Department Postsecondary Complaint Procedure The Office of Higher Education only handles complaints that relate.
The College
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences believes that high quality academic advising is essential to the well-being of both the College and its students. Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences may take any college course for which they are eligible and for which space is available.
General Education Requirements for All Students
Advisers are assigned to new first-year students and transfer students by the Dean's Office in collaboration with the chairman of the advisory committee. Using information provided by both students and advisors, attempts are made to match students with advisors whose areas of interest and expertise complement those of the student.
Degree Requirements (Majors)
In addition to other college education requirements, general studies guidelines select an additional 40 credit hours from those disciplines covered by the knowledge areas, including at least four credit hours from each of the six areas. Each major requires a formal program proposal and subsequent program summary approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee and Dean of the Faculty.
The Minors
In addition to taking regular courses, students are encouraged to include independent study, research, internships, co-ops, workshops, conferences, and study at other institutions or abroad as major components of their programs. In addition to course grades, students may receive annual written evaluations of their progress from their college advisors; in their final year, they also complete an important, creative graduation project.
Internships
Cooperative Programs
N. Semester
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has several articulation agreements with associate degree granting institutions. For more information, please contact the Office of the Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students
Major and Minor Requirements
Anthropology
Art History
Astronomy
Athletic Training
The letter will be reviewed and decided by the Athletic Training Appeals Committee (consisting of the Program Director, full-time Division of Athletic Training faculty/staff and the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences). Athletic training students will be evaluated twice each semester (midterm and end of semester) by their respected ACI.
Biology
If the absence is unexcused, the athletic training student will be subject to the disciplinary policy outlined in the Athletic Training Student Handbook. Similarly, athletic training students will have the opportunity to evaluate their ACI and clinical instructor supervisor.
Chemistry
Liberal Arts and Sciences Chemistry majors must take CH 343/346, but Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science majors who also major in Chemistry may take CES 212,235 and 309 for equivalent content. Liberal Arts and Sciences Chemistry minors must take CH 343/346, but Ceramic Engineering and Materials Science majors who also have a Chemistry minor may take CES 235 in place of CH 343 and both CES 212 and CES 309 as equivalent content to CH 346.
Communication Studies
For those students seeking the ACS certified degree, BIO 202 (4 credits) is also required as a prerequisite for BIO 440. COM 305 Popular Music and Society 3. ECO 201 Introduction to Economics and Markets 4. prerequisite for all MKT -courses ).
Comparative Cultures
- Core (10 credit hours)
- Elective Courses (22 credit hours)
- Fieldwork Project (8 credit hours)
- Language Study (up to 14 credit hours)
HSR 253 The Hebrew Religious Tradition HSR 254 The Birth of the Christian Tradition HSR 257 Greek and Roman Myths. HSR 307 Myth, Ritual and the Creative Process HSR 308 Artists, Shamans and Cosmology HSR 324 Freud, Jung and Religion HSR 359 Philosophy and Religion in China HSR 369 Buddhism.
Computer Science
The computer science subject allows students to become familiar with the computer, some of its uses and some of the problems associated with its use.
Criminal Justice Studies
In addition to taking the above courses, a criminal justice major must attend at least two institutes.
Critical Discourse Studies Minor
Dance
Economics
Education
In the initial phase of the program, students enroll in ED 230 - Psychological Foundations of Education and ED 341 - Social Foundations of Education. In the final phase of the program, students enroll in student teaching while simultaneously taking courses.
English
Students must complete 12 hours of study at the 200 level, as follows: EGL 201, The Language of Literary Art; EGL 223, Survey of British Literature; EGL 241, Survey of American Literature. Prerequisites: EGL 201, The Language of Literary Art, for advanced writing courses; either EGL 223, Survey of British Literature, or EGL 241, Survey of American Literature, for advanced literature courses.
Environmental Studies
- Breadth requirements
- Natural Science emphasis electives
- Social Science emphasis electives
- Depth requirements
EGL 201 Language of Literary Art EGL 223 Survey of British Literature EGL 241 Survey of American Literature. EGL 223, Survey of British Literature, or EGL 241, Survey of American Literature, is also strongly recommended for writing minors.
Fine Arts
The BA program differs from the BFA program at the New York State College of Ceramics in its greater emphasis on the cultural environment of art, its emphasis on issues of interpretation, and its broad grounding in the general education program of the College of Liberal Arts. and Science and its interdisciplinary links with the Department of Humanities and Performing Arts. A student who wishes to prepare for a career in art therapy or art education should consult with the director of the fine arts major for the correct selection of psychology or education courses.
General Science
Geology
Some courses offered by the College of Ceramics may be substituted for GEO 340 and GEO 422. A Geology minor may be taken by completing (with grades of "C" or better) a 100-level geology course and 16 credit hours high level geology courses.
Gerontology
These students are also required to take one of the options mentioned above under Field Experience.
Health Studies Minor
History
Mathematics
Please note: Additional courses, independent studies or internships may count towards the minor with the approval of the Health Sciences minor advisor. The Business Option is designed for students preparing for a mathematics-focused career in the business world.
Modern Languages
Elective courses: choose 12 credits from among the following
German majors often combine the major with other disciplines that require an understanding of German culture and language. One or two semesters of study in a German-speaking country (usually during junior year) is expected of all majors and is highly recommended for the minor.
Elective Courses
MLS 403 Readings in Modern Peninsular Literature 4 MLS 404 Readings in Modern Latin American Literature 4. MLS 480 Topics in Hispanic Literature 4. Although not strictly required, the major is also expected to spend at least one semester in a language study program Spanish abroad.
Music
Majors in Spanish decide to use their language skills in business, government service, teaching, or community service.
Performing Arts
Philosophy
Physical Education
PE 243 Philosophy, Principles and Organization of Athletics 3. Recommended: ATT 103 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries) Training theories and techniques. PE 312 Soccer Coaching Theory and Technique 2 PE 313 Basketball Coaching Theory and Technique 2 PE 314 Volleyball Coaching Theory and Technique 2 PE 315 Lacrosse Coaching Theory and Technique 2 PE 316 Coaching Theory and PE 316 and Technique of football training 2.
Physics
Any of the courses outlined in the other concentrations, with no more than four credits from one concentration.
Political Science
POL 313 State and Local Government 4. POL 261 Political Development in the Third World 4. plus 14 additional credit hours in political science. POL 110 Introduction to American Politics 4. plus one course from the following:. plus four hours of prerequisite credit if the student chooses SOC 345).
Psychology
- Clinical/Counseling Psychology Required courses
- Scientific Experimental Psychology Required Courses
- Business/Industry Required Courses
- Child Psychology Required Courses
The Clinical/Counseling Psychology option is designed for students who wish to have a career in human services. PSY 350 Principles of Learning and Behavior Change 4 Two courses from the following (limited to one developmental course).
Public Administration
Religious Studies
The study of religion also contributes greatly to careers in the humanities and social sciences, and also increases career opportunities in fields such as education, journalism, etc. One course in Western religious traditions, one course in non-Western religious traditions, and 12 additional credits.
Sociology
Because religious beliefs, rituals, and values relate to all aspects of human life, the study of religion complements majors in many areas, such as literature, history, philosophy, art, education, and social sciences. Students may substitute up to four electives in philosophy, history, anthropology, English, psychology, or sociology courses that are closely related to religious studies in content or methodology.
Theatre
THR 190 The Performing Arts: A Global Perspective 4. THR 305/AN 305 Cultural Perspectives in Theater and Performance 3. THR 411 Advanced Projects in Theater Design. A Theater Minor is also available for those students who wish to major in another field but devote serious effort to their development as theater artists.
Violence Studies
Women’s Studies
Social Sciences Sociology
Women’s Studies
Pre-Professional Studies: Law and Health-related Professions
Courses With Multicultural Content
POL 345 Global Ecopolitics (cross-listed as ENS 345) POL 261 Political Development in the Third World POL 417 American Civil Liberties. Courses with multicultural content in the College of Business BUS 439 Entrepreneurship in the 21st century ECO 412 International Economics.
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The statutory portion of the School of Engineering is primarily housed in the three-story John F. The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programs are located in the Engineering Lab Building[SM1], which includes engineering laboratories as well as office space.
School of Art and Design
Harder Hall contains many of the studios and laboratories for the School of Art and Design, including ceramics, sculpture, wood design, printmaking, photography, graphic design, electronic imaging, video, drawing and painting facilities, and art history lecture and seminar spaces. The art history minor, offered by the School of Art and Design, is also available through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
School of Engineering
The Art History minor is available to BFA students who have successfully completed Art History Foundation required courses (ARH 100 level requirements and ARH 211). Sixteen additional credits in 300- and 400-level art history are required to complete the minor.
Program Summary for
A degree in Biomedical Materials Engineering puts students at an advantage in fields such as bioengineering, biotechnology and nanotechnology. To fulfill the promises of molecular biology (eg, the Human Genome Project), basic knowledge will need to be translated into devices that connect or integrate living and non-living components.
Undecided Engineering Major First-Year Option
This option is available to those considering advanced study and/or careers in manufacturing industries. The Bachelor of Science in ME with a concentration in manufacturing can be completed in four years.
Minors in the School of Engineering
A Business minor is facilitated by allowing two courses required for the Business minor, MKT 321 and MGT 328, to count as technical electives in BMES, CE, GES, and MSE. The Business minor can be used as a basis for an MBA (see the chapter on MBA and law programs).
Special Programs/Options/Opportunities
Our primary vehicle for this is the development and delivery of programs of teaching and scholarship in professional management. We will design our systems and provide incentives that build ongoing commitment to improve the quality of what we do.
College of Business
In addition, the Faculty has a Student Managed Investment Fund (SMIF) which allows students to participate in the management of an active portfolio. The faculty also has national honor societies that recognize the superior academic achievements of students.
Programs
Social Science - A minimum of 3 credit hours chosen from Anthropology, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Humanities – A minimum of 3 credit hours chosen from Foreign Languages, History, Literature, Philosophy (including Logic) and Religion.
Accounting Degree Program
Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA overall and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in business and senior economics courses. Principles of Economics (ECO 201 and ECO 202) may be counted as a business course or as an arts and sciences course at the discretion of the student.
Business Administration Degree Program
Writing requirements are specified in the catalog under General Education Requirements for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Basic Competencies, Written Communication.
Minors in the College of Business
Two additional upper-level economics courses (ECO 300 and above) 6 Family Business & Entrepreneurship Minor for non-College of Business Students.
Undergraduate Curriculum Outline
Emphasis on the observational and theoretical basis of our knowledge of the Universe on a large scale. Topics include the structure of the Milky Way Galaxy, active and passive galaxies, and Cosmology.
Arabic
170 Courses: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences AST 307 - Observational Astronomy 2 hours. observation techniques and data reduction. This course is intended to help the student gain insight into the cell as a basic biological unit.
Critical Discourse Studies
This course helps students focus on the problems, opportunities, and challenges of the early childhood/childhood curriculum and classroom. Courses: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 199 EGL 305 - History of the English Language 4 hours.
English As a Second Language
Writers such as Frederick Douglass, Jean Toomer, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Lorraine Hansberry, James Baldwin, Alice Walker and Toni Morrison are included. Eligible seniors must discuss their project plans with the division chair before registering for EGL 410.
