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2003 - 2 005 ergra- \f^..'^r Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/bulletinofagricu87nort ARCHIVES F. D . Bluford Library NGCrAee&nTs b oSrtoa,t e N CU ni 2v7e r Aslilt y BULLETIN OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY Vol. 87, No. I July 2003 BULLETIN OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY 1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 2741 1 This Bulletin is also available on the world wide web at www.ncat.edu/bulletin/ Bulletin of NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS 2003 - 2005 II TABLE OF CONTENTS University Calendars: 2003 - 2004 and 2004 - 2005 VI-XIII GENERAL INFORMATION Historical Statement 1 Mission, Purpose and Goals of the University 2 Policy Governing Programs and Course Offerings 3 Nondiscrimination Policy and Integration Statement 3 The University of North Carolina 4 Organization of the University 5 Governance of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 5 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Board of Trustees 6 Officers of Administration of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 6 Location of the University 8 Facilities 8 College, Schools and Divisions 10 Accreditation and Institutional Memberships 10 The Office of International Programs 12 The Honors Program 12 Academic Degree Programs 13 Ferdinand D. Bluford Library 17 Educational Support Centers 17 Office of Continuing Studies and Summer Sessions 17 The Center for Distance Learning 18 Information Technology Services 18 The Center for Student Success 21 Waste Management Institute 21 Piedmont Independent College Association of North Carolina 21 The Division of Development and University Relations 21 Division of Research 22 Auxiliary Services 22 Bookstore 22 AggieONEcard 23 Aggie C-Store 23 Ticket Office 23 STUDENT LIFE Student Development Services 24 Counseling Services 24 Health Services 25 Drug and Alcohol Education Policy 26 Food Services 31 Housing and Residence Life 31 Memorial Union 31 Student Organizations and Activities 32 Aggie Pride Compact 32 Student Conduct 33 III Computer Use Policy Statement 33 Veteran Affairs 33 Disability Support Services 34 Office of Career Services 34 Minority Student Affairs 36 Office of International Students and Scholars 37 TUITION AND FEES AND FINANCIAL AID General Information 39 Required Deposits, Charges and Fees 40 Audit of Courses 42 Registration for Thesis Courses 42 Refunds and Repayments for Withdrawals 43 Withdrawal from Courses 44 Student Financial Aid 48 ADMISSIONS Policy 58 Procedures 58 Admission Criteria 59 Admission-Freshman 59 Admission-Transfer 60 Admission-Special Students 61 Admission-International Students 61 Regulations for Veterans and Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans 62 Admission-Graduate School 63 Admission-Continuing Education 63 Residence Status for Tuition Purposes 63 ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS Advanced Placement 66 Courses of Study 68 Declaration of Major 68 Registration 68 Official Registration 68 Late Registration 68 Auditors 68 Course Load 68 Double Major 69 Prerequisites 69 Repetition of Courses 69 Core Requirements of the University 69 Course Credit by Examination 71 Grading System 71 Normal Credit Load 71 Academic Good Standing 72 Academic Warning 72 Academic Probation/Suspension 72 Academic Dismissal Appeals 73 Veterans and Persons Eligible for Veterans Benefits 73 IV Quality Points 74 Grade Point Average 74 Course Number and Classification 74 Course Scheduling 74 Classification of Students 74 Change of Grade 74 Grade Appeal 74 Changes in Schedule 75 Changing Schools/Colleges 75 Withdrawal from the University 75 Re-Admission of Former Students 75 Five Year Readmission Policy 76 Incompletes 76 Semester Examinations 76 Honor Roll 76 Class Attendance Policy 77 Policy on Make-Up of Required Course Work 77 General Requirements for Graduation 78 Graduating with Honors 79 Commencement Participation 79 Graduating Under a Given Catalogue 79 Second Baccalaureate Degree 79 Grade Reports 80 Privacy of Student Records 80 Access to Student Records 80 Change of Name and Address 81 Transcripts of Records 81 Indebtedness to the University 81 Plan to Improve Graduation Rates 81 Academic Dishonesty Policy 82 Student Appeals on Academic Dishonesty 83 Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom 83 SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 85 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 146 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 322 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 364 SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 398 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 439 SCHOOL OF NURSING 514 THE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 527 DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE 529 DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES 534 WASTE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 539 THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 540 DIRECTORY OF FACULTY - F. D. BLUFORD LIBRARY 544 INDEX 546 V NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY 2003 - 2005 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2003 August 1 - Friday Tuition, Fees, Room and Board due (Includes tuition waivers) August 10- Sunday New Students in Residence Hall Report (Residence Halls open 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Orientation for New Students (Freshmen, Transfer, Special, etc.) Testing for Designated Populations August 1 1 - Monday Faculty Institute - Faculty Report August 12-14 Tues.-Thurs. Orientation, Advisement and Registration for New Students August 14 - Thursday CONTINUING STUDENTS REPORT (Open 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION August 15 - Friday Orientation Ends (Undergraduate) CLASSES BEGIN August 18 - Monday LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ($20.00 late fee) August 21 - Thursday Deadline For PBS Certification Admission Applications LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE August 22 - Friday LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR FALL GRADUATION LATE REGISTRATION ENDS LAST DAY TO RECEIVE BOOK ALLOWANCE Graduate Students deadline to apply for Fall graduation Graduate Students submit Final Comprehensive Exam Application September 1 - Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Labor Day) Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes September 12 - Friday TBA UNIVERSITY DAY September 25 - Thursday Deadline to remove Incomplete^ ) r eceived Spring and Summer 2003 October 10 - Friday Mid-term grades due October 13-14 Mon.-Tues. FALL BREAK October 19 - Saturday Fall Open House for Transfer/Adult Students October 23 - Thursday F5:O0U0 N pDmE)R 'S DAY (Classes are suspended from 3:00 p.m. - HOMECOMING October 25 - Saturday October 27 - Monday Final Comprehensive Exam Week (Graduate Students) LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE October 27 - Monday EVALUATION October 30 - Thursday Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates Deadline to apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Deadline for Graduate/Doctoral/International admission November 3 - Monday applications for Spring 2004 TBA Family Weekend/Fall Open House for high school juniors and seniors (Bethune Cookman Game) November 3-12 Mon.-Wed. ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes November 6 - Thursday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION VI November 7 - Friday Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation November 10 - Monday Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate School Office November 26 - Wednesday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (Begins at 1:00 p.m.) December 1 - Monday Applications for Spring semester admission to the University are due THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ends at 7:00 a.m. Thesis/Dissertation print copies for binding due in Graduate School Office CLASSES END December 5 - Friday READING DAY December 6 - Saturday December 8-12 Mon. - F ri. FINAL EXAMS December 12 - Friday Waste Management Certificate Ceremony Residence Halls close for non-graduating seniors 5:00 p.m. COMMENCEMENT December 13 - Saturday Residence Halls close for graduating seniors 3:00 p.m. December 1 5 - Monday Grades Due By 3:00 p.m. VII NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY 2003 - 2005 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2004 January 2 - Friday New Year's Resolution Party January 4 - Sunday New Students in Residence Hall Report (Residence Halls open 9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.) REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS January 5-6 Mon.-Tues. Orientation, Advisement and Registration for New Students Graduate Student Orientation January 6 - Tuesday CLASSES BEGIN January 7 - Wednesday LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ($20.00 late fee) January 8 - Thursday Deadline for PBS Certification Admissions Applications LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE January 16 - Friday LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION LAST DAY TO RECEIVE BOOK ALLOWANCE Graduate Students deadline to apply for spring graduation Graduate Students submit Final Comprehensive Exam Applications LATE REGISTRATION ENDS January 1 9 - Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr.) January 2-8 - Wednesday Ronald E. McNair Memorial Day (classes are not cancelled) Grade Evaluation For Student Athletes February 9 - Monday February 23 - Monday Deadline to Remove Incomplete(s) received Fall 2003 February 27 - Friday Deadline to apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates March 3 - Wednesday Mid-term grades due March 6 - Saturday Residence Halls close 1:00 p.m. March 8-12 - Mon.-Fri. SPRING BREAK March 14 - Sunday Residence Halls re-open 9:00 a.m. LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE March 17 - Wednesday EVALUATION March 18 -Thursday HONOR'S CONVOCATION (Classes are suspended from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon) March 29-May 13 Mon.-Thurs. Early Summer School Registration April 1 - Thursday Deadline for Graduate Admission Applications for HDSV - Counseling Program for Fall 2004 Applications for Fall Semester Admission for International Students are due April l-7Thurs.-Wed. Graduate Student Appreciation Week LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY April 5 - Monday WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION April 5- 14Mon.-Wed. April 9 - Friday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Good Friday) Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes April 12 -Monday Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate School Office April 27 - Tuesday Thesis/Dissertation print copies for binding due in Graduate School Office CLASSES END April 28 - Wednesday VIII

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