MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE Transforming Education. Transforming Lives.

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1 1 1 MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE Transforming Education. Transforming Lives. Web Page: Catalog Mount Olive College at Mount Olive 634 Henderson treet Mount Olive, NC (919) (800) ax (919) admissions@moc.edu Mount Olive College at Goldsboro 1520 Goodson treet eymour Johnson Air orce Base Goldsboro, NC (919) ax (919) admissions.goldsboro@moc.edu Mount Olive College at Jacksonville 201 Parkwood Drive Jacksonville, NC (910) AX (910) Mount Olive College at New Bern 2912 Trent Road New Bern, NC (252) (800) ax (252) admissions.newbern@moc.edu Mount Olive College at Research Triangle Park 5001 outh Miami Boulevard Durham, NC P.O. Box 12142, Research Triangle Park, NC (919) (888) ax (919) admissions.rtp@moc.edu Mount Olive College at Washington 4525 Hwy 264 W Washington, NC (252) (866) ax (252) admissions.washington@moc.edu

2 Mount Olive College at Wilmington 1838 ir Tyler Drive, uite 100 Wilmington, NC (910) (800) ax (910) INQUIRIE AND VIIT Mount Olive College welcomes inquiries and visits through the year at all locations. To arrange visits, call the Office of Admissions (919) or (800) ; send to admissions@moc.edu; request a visit online at or write Mount Olive College, 634 Henderson treet, Mount Olive, NC Please visit our website at The MOC website lists all current schedules, calendars, and provides direct access to updated information. CHOICE O CATALOG Each Mount Olive College Catalog takes effect on July 1. The catalog in effect at the time of first enrollment or at re-admission governs the student s core requirements. The catalog in effect at the date that the student makes formal application or re-application for a major governs the major of the student. In cases of extenuating circumstances, the student may request from the Vice President for Academic Affairs a leave without prejudice. uch a request must be made before leaving the College under the requirements of the Mount Olive College General Catalog of original enrollment. It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of the information in the catalog. The student may request through the registrar to remain on the original curriculum upon readmission. NONDICRIMINATORY POLICY Mount Olive College accepts students without prejudice of any kind. The College does not discriminate in administration of its education, scholarship and loan programs, and athletes or other schooladministered programs. Mount Olive College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Mount Olive College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

3 3 3 TABLE O CONTENT Mount Olive College 1 Catalog 1 Inquiries and Visits 2 Choice of Catalog 2 Nondiscriminatory Policy 2 Table of Contents 3 Calendar Message rom the President 7 Mount Olive College Mission, 8 History of Mount Olive College 10 College Profile 11 College Covenant 12 Admission to All Locations 16 eparating rom the College 28 Tuition and ees 33 inancial Aid 37 Academic ervices, Policies, and Procedures 55 tudent uccess Center 56 Moye Library 59 Registration and Transfer Credits 60 Academic tanding 62 Graduation 68 Grades and Records 71 Programs of tudy 74 General Education Requirements 75 Degree Programs 79 pecial Programs 82 Academic chools 86 Tillman chool of Business 87 chool of Arts and ciences 95 Directory 134 Board of Trustees 134 Executive Council 135 aculty 136 aculty Emeriti 143 Course Descriptions 145

4 4 4 all 2011 Monday 8 riday 12 aturday 13 unday 14 Monday 15 Tuesday 16 Monday 22 aturday 27 Monday 5 unday 25 Monday 26 riday 30 Wednesday 5 Thursday-riday 6-7 Tuesday 11 Wednesday 19 unday 30 Monday 31 Calendar August JAB Term I Begins College Conference reshmen Arrive Convocation ession C Online Ends Transfer Orientations & Verification Returning tudents Arrive Traditional Classes Begin ession Online A Begins Graduation & Baccalaureate eptember Labor Day Holiday ession A Online Ends ession B Online Begins JAB Term I Ends October Last days to Drop Traditional Classes all Break No Traditional Classes JAB Term II Begins Last Day to Apply for December Graduation ession B Online Ends ession C Online Begins November Monday-riday Oct 31-Nov 4 pring Registration Tuesday 22 ounders Day Thursday-riday Thanksgiving Holiday Wednesday 30 Last Day for Traditional Classes Thursday -Tuesday 1-6 riday 2 unday 4 aturday 10 unday 11 pring 2012 Tuesday 3 riday 6 December inals Traditional Classes JAB Term II Ends ession C Online Ends Graduation & Baccalaureate inal Grades Due in Moodle January JAB Term I Begins College Conference

5 5 5 unday 8 Monday 9 Tuesday 10 Monday 16 Tuesday 17 unday 12 Monday 13 riday 24 Monday 27-riday 2 Monday 5 Thursday 8 unday 18 Monday 19 Tuesday-riday27-30 Tuesday 3 riday-monday 6-9 unday 22 Monday 23 Monday 23-riday 27 Tuesday 24 riday 27 Monday 30 Tuesday riday 1-4 aturday 5 unday 6 unday 27 Monday 28 Monday 4 unday 1 Residence Halls Open New tudent Orientation Online ession A Begin Traditional Classes Begin Martin Luther King Holiday pring Convocation ebruary ession A Online Ends ession B Online Begins JAB Term I Ends pring Break March JAB Term II Begins Last Day to Drop Traditional Classes inancial Aid orms Due Last Day to ile for May Graduation ession B Online Ends ession C Online Begins all/ ummer 2011 Registration April Easter Convocation Easter Holiday ession C Online Ends ession A begins tudent howcase tudent Awards Ceremony JAB Term II Ends Last Day for Traditional Classes May Traditional inals Graduation & Baccalaureate inal Grades Due in Moodle ession A Ends Memorial Day Holiday ession B Begins June Traditional ummer ession Begins JAB ummer Term Begins July ession B ends

6 6 6 Monday 4 Monday 9 riday 13 riday 27 all 2012 Monday 6 riday 10 aturday 11 unday 12 Monday 13 Tuesday 14 aturday 18 Monday 3 unday 16 Monday 17 riday 28 July 4th Holiday ession C Online Begins Mount Olive ummer ession Ends JAB ummer Term Ends August JAB Term I Begins College Conference reshmen Arrive Convocation ession C Online Ends Transfer Orientations & Verification Returning tudents Arrive ession Online A Begins Traditional Classes Begin Graduation & Baccalaureate eptember Labor Day Holiday ession A Online Ends ession B Online Begins JAB Term I Ends October Wednesday 3 Last days to Drop Traditional Classes Thursday-riday 4-5 all Break No Traditional Classes Tuesday 9 JAB Term II Begins Wednesday 17 Last Day to Apply for December Graduation unday 21 ession B Online Ends Monday 22 ession C Online Begins November Monday-riday Oct 29-Nov 2 pring Registration Thursday 3 ounders Day Thursday-riday Thanksgiving Holiday unday 25 ession C Online Ends Wednesday 28 Last Day for Traditional Classes Thursday -Tuesday 29-4 inals Traditional Classes riday 30 JAB Term II Ends aturday 8 unday 9 December Graduation & Baccalaureate inal Grades Due in Moodle

7 7 7 Introduction A Message from the President Welcome to Mount Olive College. ince its founding in 1951, Mount Olive has provided students with a faith-based, values-centered education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies. It has a rich history of changing the lives of all those who have been affiliated with this fine institution. The College maintains its relationship with the Original ree Will Baptist Convention and welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all faiths. The key message about this academic community is simply stated, but it is complex in its implications: Transforming Education - Transforming Lives. Whether you are a student who has just graduated from high school or one who has been out of school for a period of time, Mount Olive College provides opportunities at seven locations to meet your educational and personal goals. Mount Olive College takes pride in its ability to be innovative in offering its programs using a variety of delivery modes with flexible scheduling to meet your needs. Mount Olive College is characterized by caring faculty and staff who work to create an environment of support, encouragement, and direction to help you succeed. It has transformed the lives of its students, as it has enabled them to discover themselves, develop their unique gifts, and propel them into lives that far surpassed what they thought was possible. It has provided them with the set of skills within an ethical and spiritual framework that will prepare them to face the many challenges that lie before them after graduation. I invite you to visit us and experience the excitement that is Mount Olive College. Philip P. Kerstetter, Ph.D.

8 8 8 MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE MIION, EXPANDED TATEMENT O INTITUTIONAL PURPOE, AND COMMITMENT Mission Mount Olive College is a Christian faith-based, values-centered private institution rooted in the liberal arts tradition. We serve our students, our founding church, and our communities. The Preparation of Learners Mount Olive College will provide: A liberal arts education that nurtures systemic thinking and communication skills, including o Disciplinary knowledge based in theory as well as application o Lifelong learning opportunities in harmony with spiritual, ethical, and moral growth o Transcultural experiences and global awareness Mount Olive College encourages academic, physical, social, and spiritual growth to equip men and women for a thoughtful, caring life. To accomplish its academic and social goals, the College provides an atmosphere in which positive relationships can flourish. The College emphasizes the availability of its faculty and staff for advisement, counsel, and guidance, encouraging students to engage in conversation and discussion with their professors. The College strives to open students minds and create in them a passion for lifelong learning, plus a tolerance for and discernment of diverse opinions. The College stresses personal ethics such as integrity, honesty, and industriousness as attributes of the educated person. The Nurturing of Learners A major goal of higher education at Mount Olive College is the facilitation of student growth. The Realization of Learners The purpose of Mount Olive College is realized in the lives of its students. This includes creating a community of scholars and scholarship. It is expected that Mount Olive College students will possess a sound conscience based on well-reasoned ethical principles that serve as a moral compass for life. It is further expected that decisions students will face on life s journey will be rooted in knowledge gained from their higher education experience. Mount Olive College stresses maturity, recognizing the importance of balancing emotions with reason.

9 9 9 The Commitment of Mount Olive College Mount Olive College is a private four-year institution rooted in liberal arts tradition dedicated to the total development of its students in an environment nurtured by Christian values. Academic Quality Mount Olive College provides a solid education for life and career. Challenging academic programs are designed to prepare our students for rewarding employment or graduate studies. An emphasis on effective teaching focuses on learning to evaluate and to make decisions in order to develop the ability to think independently, constructively, and creatively. A tudent ocus Mount Olive College exists primarily for its students. mall classes, personal attention and flexibility encourage the development of individual interests, talents, and abilities. Dedicated faculty and staff help students grow personally, socially, and intellectually into whole human beings through caring, mentoring relationships. Career Preparation Mount Olive College believes that attaining an education extends beyond the classroom experience. aculty members are partners not only for academic success and career exploration, but also for learning, living and working skills. Guidance and support help students to make the transition from classroom to workplace and to compete confidently in the professional and business world. A Global Perspective Mount Olive College offers a global orientation in all areas of college life. As interdependency and interaction among nations grow, so must international awareness. To broaden perspectives, students are exposed to other cultures through enriched learning experiences that promote greater understanding among the diverse peoples of the world. inancially Affordable Mount Olive College believes that every worthy and capable student should have an opportunity to attain a college education. By combining institutional scholarship and grant programs with federal and state assistance, installment payment options and financial planning, Mount Olive makes college affordable for deserving and qualified students. Christian Values Mount Olive College fosters an atmosphere of Christian values, fellowship and spiritual growth. The College is affiliated with the ree

10 10 10 Will Baptist Church, which historically respects other religious faiths. tudents of all religions are welcome. Wholesome, afe Environment Mount Olive College provides a wholesome, safe environment. It is the ideal size for the supportive family atmosphere that permeates its peaceful campus, classes, social activities, thriving organizations and competitive athletic programs. The spirit of pride, of shared values, of learning together, of a community bound by Christian values sets Mount Olive College apart. HITORY O MOUNT OLIVE COLLEGE rom its beginning, Mount Olive College has been sponsored by the Convention of Original ree Will Baptists. The institution was chartered in 1951 and opened in 1952 at Cragmont Assembly, the ree Will Baptist summer retreat grounds near Black Mountain, under the direction of the Reverend Lloyd Vernon. The chool was called Mount Allen Junior College, taking its name from the mountain near Cragmont. In eptember 1953, the College was moved to Mount Olive, North Carolina, nearer the center of denominational strength in the eastern section of the state. Under the leadership of the Reverend David W. Hansley, Chairman of the Board of Directors, plans were made to develop a junior college offering programs in arts and sciences and in business. The Reverend W. Burkette Raper was elected president in the summer of 1954, and in eptember the College began its first collegiate year with an enrollment of twenty-two students. In 1955, the name Mount Allen Junior College was changed to Mount Olive Junior College. In that same year plans were launched for an enlarged campus which today consists of 138 acres. In eptember 1970, the College s name was officially changed to Mount Olive College. In 1977, the Convention of Original ree Will Baptists requested that the Board of Trustees of Mount Olive College work aggressively toward making the College a four-year institution. The 1979 ession of the Convention endorsed the projected timetable set by the College Board of Trustees to add the junior year in 1984 and the senior year in In 1986, the Commission on Colleges of the outhern Association of Colleges and chools officially accredited Mount Olive College as a four-year institution to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

11 11 11 In 1975, the College began an educational program in Goldsboro, NC, at eymour Johnson Air orce Base. ince then other locations offering degree programs have opened in North Carolina: New Bern (199Wilmington (1995), Research Triangle Park in Durham (1997), and Washington (2005). In the fall of 1994, the transfer of all operations to the Mount Olive College campus was completed, and the College s original downtown campus was sold. In January 1995, the Board of Trustees selected Dr. J. William Byrd as the third president of Mount Olive College. Dr. Byrd assumed the duties of office on January 31 and was inaugurated on eptember 30. Dr. Philip Paul Kerstetter became the fourth President. Dr. Kerstetter was inaugurated on March 19, COLLEGE PROILE Accreditation Mount Olive College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the outhern Association of Colleges and chools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 outhern Lane, Decatur, Georgia or call for questions about the accreditation of Mount Olive College. The Tillman chool of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business chools and Programs (ACBP). (7007 College Blvd. uite 420 Overland Park, K 66211, (913) tudent Right-to-Know and Campus ecurity Act Mount Olive College keeps records on persistence and/or graduation rates and campus crime statistics. Information concerning both of these measures can be found on the Mount Olive College website at Research. The Mount Olive Collegian Creed Choosing to join the community of Mount Olive College obligates each member to a code of civilized behavior stated below: As a Mount Olive Collegian: I will practice personal and academic integrity. I will respect the dignity of all persons, realizing that all persons are created in the image of God. I will respect the rights and property of others. I will discourage bigotry, while striving to learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions.

12 12 12 I will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and their need for conditions that support their work and development. Allegiance to these ideals requires each Collegian to refrain from and discourage behaviors that threaten the freedom and respect every individual deserves. The Curriculum The College is a four-year private institution with liberal arts and professional studies programs leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees. The tudents More than 5,000 students attend annually at seven locations in day, online, and evening classes. The aculty Both full-time and part-time faculty members are available to students as teachers and advisers. Eighty-nine percent of the full-time faculty hold earned terminal degrees in their fields of study. Degrees Degrees granted by the College include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of cience, Bachelor of Applied cience, Associate in Arts, and Associate in cience. The Location The College has seven locations in North Carolina: Mount Olive, Goldsboro, Washington, New Bern, the Research Triangle Park (Durham), Jacksonville and Wilmington. College Covenant Mount Olive College strives for higher learning, higher standards and higher values for its board of trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students through its commitment to integrating a chosen set of virtues into all aspects of the College. These virtues illustrate what the College considers appropriate and necessary for fostering the development of a healthy, safe, and caring college community. The College community includes the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students. Established by the Original ree Will Baptist Church, Mount Olive College calls for each person in this community to demonstrate the virtues modeled by Jesus Christ who taught that the demands of the gospel could be summarized in one word: love Love the Lord thy God with all thy heart soul mind and strength; love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these (Mark 12:30 31). The New Testament word for love is agape which has been defined as sacrificial love and the desire for the highest well being of

13 13 13 other persons. This kind of love provides the conceptual framework for the discussion of the virtues that persons in this community are called to manifest. The virtues are described below: Honesty and Trustworthiness: People who are honest tell the whole truth to people who have the right to know the truth, which includes telling the truth about issues that people may be unaware exist, but which directly affect them. They do not shade the truth, withhold parts of the truth, or remain silent when others are misrepresenting the truth. People who are trustworthy keep promises, commitments, and confidences, and are steadfast in their honesty, support, and loyalty. Justice and Courage: People who are just are fair in their interaction with others, treating them in ways that they themselves expect to be treated and are advocates for those who are not being treated justly. They do not place others at a disadvantage by harassing, intimidating, cheating, stealing, damaging their reputation or property, or in any other way deprive others of their rights to free speech, privacy, equal opportunity, and due process. Courageous people have a moral compass that they carry with them in all situations and follow it even when it costs them dearly. They do not rationalize their lack of courage by assuring themselves they cannot correct the situation or it is not their responsibility to do so. Responsibility and Gratitude: People who are responsible accept full accountability for all of their behavior, including mistakes and wrongdoing, and do all in their power to undo any harm their behaviors have caused. They do not shirk opportunities to admit their mistakes by making excuses, blaming others, or diminishing the gravity of their mistakes. People who have gratitude acknowledge the help and support they receive from others and demonstrate their thankfulness in clear and meaningful ways. They do not ignore the help they receive from others, forget to acknowledge it or feel that they somehow deserve the help, and hence experience no need to express gratitude. Caring and Respect: Caring people are sensitive to the material, psychological, and spiritual needs of others, and are willing to make sacrifices to help others meet those needs, whether these individuals are friends or disenfranchised people. They do not assume a self-centered or permissive attitude, which frees them to concentrate on their own welfare and ignore that of everyone else. People who are respectful behave in a way that is appropriate for their environment including physical location, people and situation, and they are good stewards of our community. Respectable behavior mandates decent etiquette and quality of character.

14 14 14 In summary, the board of trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students at Mount Olive College recognize the importance of Christian values and high standards of education. While people come to this college from many backgrounds, each person who chooses to be a part of this community is expected to strive for these high standards. Code of Conduct The expectations of Mount Olive College are that students will be responsible, mature members of the College community and, therefore, will abide by the rules and regulations of the College in academics and residence life. tudents accepting the offer of admission and matriculation to Mount Olive College assume the obligation of conducting themselves in a manner compatible with the College as an educational institution and agree to abide by all published regulations governing the student body. Minimal regulations are necessary to ensure respect for basic individual rights and the welfare of the community. The College acknowledges and respects the rights of each student, but the College is not a sanctuary from the law. As a part of its mission, Mount Olive College has formulated a Code of Conduct (tudent Code). The College believes that its proper role is to offer educational opportunities in a Christian atmosphere, with such opportunities to include the personal growth of students. The College community, therefore, promotes the development of responsible social attitudes. tudents are expected to become familiar with and adhere to the College and Residence Hall standards for student conduct. urthermore, students are responsible for their own actions, and those who violate the Code of Conduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Details of the Code of Conduct, sanctions for violations, and the due process procedures are printed in the tudent Handbook, which is published by and available at the Office of tudent Development. Athletics Varsity The College is a member of the NCAA and competes at the Division II level in the Conference Carolinas in men s baseball, basketball, volleyball, cross country, golf, soccer, track & field, and tennis, and in women s basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, golf, and volleyball. Athletics offices are located in Kornegay Arena. Counseling Counseling is available to students, depending on need. Personal, emotional, and psychological counseling is available through the Campus Minister and a certified counselor in the Office of tudent Affairs.

15 15 15 Dining ervices Dining services are available in Mount Olive at the Lois K. Murphy Regional Center throughout the year while College programs are in session. Dining services are offered on a schedule and by special arrangements. or resident students, meal plans are available and billed with tuition and room fees. or other students, staff and faculty, food service is available on a la Carte, pay-as-you-go-basis, or by purchase of a special meal plan. Health ervices Health services offered by the College include limited diagnosis and treatment, administration of selected immunizations, consultation and referral services, health education, and counseling. A health center is operated at the Mount Olive location during scheduled hours. Hospitalization and other medical services are offered off campus. or resident students and students enrolling in physical education courses, a medical history and physical examination form provided by the College must be completed and filed with the Director of Health ervices prior to registration. The Center is located in the Pope Wellness Center. Residence Life The Residence Life program at Mount Olive College strives to provide a living, learning environment for students housed in five facilities: a men s residence hall, a women s residence complex, suite living for men and women, and an apartment complex for upperclassmen. All students are required to reside on campus for their first four semesters of full-time enrollment unless 1) they are 21 years of age or older, 2) living with a parent or legal guardian, or 3) married and/or responsible for dependents. Entering transfer students must have at least four semesters of full-time matriculation and at least 48 credit hours earned at an accredited college or university to be exempt from this requirement. If a student believes he/she has a compelling reason to be exempt from this policy, he/she may make an appeal to the Vice President for tudent Development. It is the student s responsibility to make the appeal in writing and to supply all necessary documentation to support the appeal. tudents who live off campus without approval may be charged for on campus housing. Publications Publications are designed and printed by the College to provide information, promote programs, and serve as forums. The Office of

16 16 16 Public Affairs provides guidelines for College publications and is the point of contact between the College and the media. Campus afety ecurity ensures the safety of students, staff, and faculty. Mount Olive College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all personnel and students on its premises to the fullest extent possible. ecurity depends on compliance with rules and regulations by all personnel, reporting unsafe or suspicious circumstances, and vigilance by resident adviser staff and campus safety personnel. The Office of tudent Affairs also maintains a close working relationship with local police and law enforcement agencies. More information about security is found in the current tudent Handbook. tudent Handbook A tudent Handbook is published by the Office of tudent Affairs each year and made available to students. It covers in greater detail and supersedes this section of the catalog on matters pertaining to student services and programs, student procedures and guidelines, student conduct and disciplinary procedures, and information about residence life, recognition, publications, clubs and organizations, student government, and security. Mount Olive College students are strongly encouraged to secure a copy of the tudent Handbook, be familiar with its contents, and maintain a copy for reference. ADMIION TO ALL LOCATION Admission Philosophy Mount Olive College admits students whose academic potential and personal qualities are compatible with the distinctive mission of the College and whose goals the programs and services of the College may meet. Programs and Locations A student may seek admission to any program offered by Mount Olive College for which the student is eligible. The College offers a variety of traditional and non-traditional programs at a number of locations in North Carolina. elected programs are available in a nontraditional format. Not all programs are offered at all locations. Mount Olive College is a geographically distributed college that offers traditional and non-traditional programs designed to meet the needs of a diverse student population: recent high school graduates, military personnel, community college transfers, working adults with job and family responsibilities, and members of the sponsoring denomination.

17 The College has seven locations in North Carolina: Mount Olive College at Mount Olive Mount Olive College at Goldsboro on eymour Johnson Air orce Base Mount Olive College at Jacksonville Mount Olive College at New Bern Mount Olive College at Research Triangle Park in Durham Mount Olive College at Washington Mount Olive College at Wilmington The College also offers classes online through Moodle. The College strives to meet student needs with admission procedures that ensure access to higher education, evaluation of and credit for documented experiential learning, flexible scheduling, innovative curricula, and interactive instructional strategies. The College is mindful of its mission to provide relevant educational programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition and to encourage higher learning, promote higher values, and require higher standards of performance. Mount Olive College affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability. tudents who wish to self-disclose and request services based on a documented disability or those seeking preadmission information on Disability ervices should contact the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center at (800) or (919) Any information related to a disability is confidential and records are maintained by the Teaching and Learning Center. ADMIION REQUIREMENT reshman and Transfer Admission: Traditional Programs A freshman is defined as a first-time college student or one who has completed a maximum of 26 semester hours of college credit. A transfer student will be considered for admission on the basis of high school records, performance at other colleges, seriousness of purpose, and recommendations.

18 18 18 Admission: 1. ubmit a Mount Olive College application form. 2. ubmit an official high school transcript or equivalent (GED examination, tate High chool Equivalency Certificate, or certified document stating evidence of graduation). Although an applicant is usually accepted for admission during the senior year of high school, a final official high school transcript must be submitted following high school graduation. A high school transcript is not required if: The freshman applicant is visiting and/or non-degreeseeking The student has completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable college credit from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting body for higher education at the time that the course work was completed. A graduate of a home-school program will be considered for admission if all standards required by the applicant s tate Department of Education or Public Instruction have been met. Appropriate documentation will be required. 3. ubmit official transcripts of all college work and/or DD orm 214, DD orm 295, or DD orm 2586, if applicable. 4. how eligibility to return to that institution, if planning to be a resident student at Mount Olive College. The form is available from the Mount Olive College Admissions Office. A transcript showing eligibility to return to the last institution attended may substitute for the Dean s Evaluation orm, at the discretion of the Admissions Office. Interviews and special clarification may be required. 5. ubmit AT or ACT scores. Unless 21 years or older or if an applicant has 27 hours of transferable credit, a degreeseeking applicant must take the cholastic Aptitude Test

19 19 19 (AT) or the American College Test (ACT) and have scores sent directly to the College. Test scores included on the high school transcript, however, will be considered official. 6. Attend an interview/information meeting if requested by the Admissions Office. 7. Pay a $50 confirmation deposit and a $50 housing deposit if planning to be a resident student at the Mount Olive location. Pay a $50 confirmation deposit if planning to be a commuting student at the Mount Olive location. Confirmation and housing deposits are credited to students accounts and are refundable until May 1. The Office of Admissions recommends that new students pay the $50 confirmation deposit within four weeks after acceptance has been mailed. A continuing student must indicate the intent to return by paying the $50 confirmation deposit by July 1 for the fall semester and by December 1 for the spring semester. To reserve space in a residence hall, both new and continuing students must pay the $50 housing deposit at the same time as the confirmation deposit. 8. ubmit an immunizations record and a College medical form upon notification of admission and prior to enrollment in classes at the Mount Olive location. An immunization record is not required of a student admitted to classes in the evening, on the weekend, at the Goldsboro location, at the Jacksonville location, at the New Bern location, at the Research Triangle Park location, at the Washington location or at the Wilmington location. The following immunizations are required: tudents 17 years older or older: o 3 DPTs or Tds (one Td/t Dap dose must have been within the last 10 years) o 3 oral polio vaccinations

20 20 20 o o o 2 measles (rubella), or or after the first birthday* 1 rubella on or after the first birthday** 2 mumps on or after the first birthday o 3 hepatitis B (if born after July 1, 1994) tudents born in 1957 or later and 18 years of age or older: 3 DTPs of TDs (One Td/rDap dose must have been within the last 10 years) 2 measles (rubella), on or after the first birthday* 1 rubella on or after the first birthday** 2 mumps on or after the first birthday 3 hepatitis B (if born after July 1, 1994) tudents born prior to 1957: 3 DTPs or Tds (one dt or tdap dose must have been within the last 10 years) *History of physician-diagnosed measles disease is acceptable. **Physician-diagnosed rubella disease is not acceptable. ONLY laboratory proof of immunity to rubella is acceptable. ***Rubella dose not required for students 50 years of age or older. 9. Attend orientation activities. All new freshmen students and transfer students classified as freshmen (1-26 semester hours of transferable college credit) should attend orientation prior to enrollment. 10. If admitted on Advisement tatus, enroll in not more than 15 semester hours. Advisement tatus students are encouraged to meet frequently with their aculty Advisers to discuss academic progress.

21 21 21 International Applicants International Applicants: New reshmen Mount Olive College welcomes qualified international student applicants. tudents who are citizens of countries other than the United tates are classified as international students. To apply for admission, an International New reshman applicant must complete teps 1-8 below. 1. ubmit a Mount Olive College application form. 2. ubmit official transcripts of all secondary institution/s attended (U High chool equivalent to grades 9-12), showing all grades with official stamp/seal and administrative signatures from the institution/s. If the official language of instruction is NOT English, provide transcripts in official language AND official English translations of transcripts. 3. ubmit official results of the TOEL (Test of English as a oreign Language: if English is not the applicant s native language. A minimum TOEL score of 513 (paper), 183 (computer), or 65 (internet-based) is required. 4. ubmit official AT (cholastic Aptitude Test) OR ACT (American College Test) core Report UNLE applicant is 21 years of age or older. Any international student wishing to play NCAA athletics must submit official AT scores regardless of age. ind a AT Test Center: (MOC chool Code=5435) ind an ACT Test Center: (MOC chool Code=3131) Upon review of documents submitted for steps 1-4 above, the Admissions Office will determine if the applicant can be successful at Mount Olive College. 5. ubmit official WE (World Education ervices: ICAP Document-by-Document Evaluation Report of official INAL transcripts of ALL secondary institutions attended and official graduation diploma/certificate (proving graduation/completion) with official institutional seal/stamp and administrative signatures. The WE Document-by-Document Evaluation Report should be ordered after graduation and final grades have been received. 6. ubmit official INAL transcripts of all secondary institution/s attended (U High chool equivalent to grades 9-12) showing all grades, with official stamp/seal and administrative signatures from the

22 22 22 institution/s. If the official language of instruction is NOT English, provide transcripts in official language AND official English translations of transcripts. ubmit the following documents after graduation and final grades have been received. 7. ubmit an immunization record and a Mount Olive College medical form upon notification of admission and prior to enrollment. 8. When a student has been accepted, the student must pay the total amount of one semester s tuition, fees, room, and board in the form of a wire transfer or credit card payment. An I-20 will be issued upon receipt of the payment. If a student visa is not issued or the student chooses not to attend Mount Olive College, the payment will be returned. International Applicants: New College Transfers To apply for admission, a New International College Transfer applicant must complete teps 1-8 below. 1. ubmit a Mount Olive College application form. 2.ubmit official mid-term transcripts of ALL post-secondary institution/s attended (U Equivalent to College/University level) with official seal/stamp and administrative signatures from the institution/s. If the official language of instruction is NOT English, provide transcripts in official language AND official English translations of transcripts. 3.ubmit official results of the TOEL (Test of English as a oreign Language: if English is not the applicant s native language. A minimum TOEL score of 513 (paper), 183 (computer), or 65 (internet-based) is required. 4. ubmit official AT (cholastic Aptitude Test) OR ACT (American College Test) core Report UNLE applicant is 21 years of age or older. ind a AT Test Center: (MOC chool Code=5435) ind an ACT Test Center: (MOC chool Code=3131) Upon review of documents submitted for steps 1-4 above, the Admissions Office will make a determination if the applicant can be successful at Mount Olive College. 5.ubmit official WE (World Education ervices: ICAP Course-by-Course Evaluation Report of official INAL

23 23 23 transcripts of ALL post-secondary institutions attended and official graduation diploma/certificate (proving graduation/completion) with official seal/stamp and administrative signatures from the institution/s. The WE Course-by-Course Evaluation Report should be ordered after completion of the last semester/term and final grades have been received. 6.ubmit official INAL transcripts of ALL post-secondary institution/s attended (U Equivalent to College/University level) with official seal/stamp and administrative signatures from the institution/s. If the official language of instruction is NOT English, provide transcripts in official language AND official English translations of transcripts. ubmit the following documents after you have completed your last semester/term and final grades have been received. 7.ubmit an immunization record and a Mount Olive College medical form upon notification of admission and prior to enrollment. 8. When a student has been accepted, the student must pay the total amount of one semester s tuition, fees, room, and board in the form of a wire transfer or credit card. An I-20 will be issued upon receipt of the payment. If a student visa is not issued or the student chooses not to attend Mount Olive College, the payment will be returned. Mail all documents to Mount Olive College Admissions Office 634 Henderson treet Mount Olive, North Carolina UA Other Policies Affecting International tudents The following College policies on insurance, financial aid and housing apply to any international student admitted: Before enrolling at the College, an international student must purchase medical accident insurance from a United tates carrier and provide this information to the College Health ervices Office. International athletes must pay their health insurance before an I-20 is issued. Contact the admissions office for information. inancial aid, based on need, is available to United tates citizens; United tates nationals, permanent residents, certain Pacific Islanders, and students who intend to become United tates citizens or permanent residents. A student s eligibility for financial aid must be documented before aid can be awarded.

24 24 24 An international student at Mount Olive College may live in a College residence hall or a College apartment. A student living in a College apartment may reside there during the periods when classes are not in session as long as the student is continuously enrolled. A student living in a residence hall may be required to move to a College apartment or to make private housing arrangements during the semester break and during the summer. The College reserves the right to assign housing for all resident students, including international students, during periods when the residence halls are not open. An international student who has registered for the fall semester and needs housing for the summer must be enrolled for the summer term if planning to live in College housing. All policies of the Mount Olive College tudent Code of Conduct shall apply to renters. pecial Applicants, Visiting Applicants, Part-time Applicants, Early Admission Applicants Mount Olive College welcomes students who wish to enroll for nondegree purposes or who wish to seek a degree according to their own timetable. A pecial Applicant is a non-degree-seeking student who may or may not be a high school graduate. A Visiting Applicant is a student enrolled at another institution who wishes to take courses at Mount Olive College for transfer to the other institution. A Part-time Applicant is a student enrolling in fewer than 12 semester hours. An Early Admission Applicant is a high school student who has completed the eleventh grade and who wishes to apply for admission during the regular academic year or during summer school sessions. An Audit Applicant is a person who wishes to take a course without receiving credit. 1. ubmit a Mount Olive College application form. 2. ubmit an immunizations record and a College medical form upon notification of admission and prior to enrollment if enrolling in four or more semester hours of day classes at the Mount Olive location. 3. Attend an interview/information meeting if requested by the Admissions Office. 4. A Visiting Applicant must present written permission from the Registrar of the sending institution to take courses at Mount Olive College.

25 An Early Admission Applicant must submit an official high school transcript showing an above average academic record and present a letter of consent from the student s high school counselor or principal. ummer chool Applicants ummer sessions are open to students from Mount Olive College and other colleges and universities, as well as to high school students who wish to accelerate their college program. ummer schedules and applications are available from the Office of Admissions. Admission Requirements and Procedures for Nontraditional Programs Applicants for nontraditional programs are students who wish to enroll in programs that are offered in modular course format. These students may choose to work toward their degrees in a variety of ways, depending on their educational goals, the program they choose, and the number of semester credit hours they have earned from an accredited college or university prior to enrollment. Degree completion plans, utilizing the Advanced tanding Certificate/Curriculum heet, will be developed for each student admitted. A freshman applicant to a nontraditional program is a first-time college student or one who has completed fewer than 27 semester hours of college credit. A transfer applicant to a nontraditional program is a college student who wishes to transfer to Mount Olive College credits already earned at an institution accredited as degree granting by a regional accrediting body for higher education at the time that the course work was completed. 1. Attend an interview/information meeting. 2. ubmit a Mount Olive College application form. 3. ubmit an official high school transcript or equivalent (GED examination, tate High chool Equivalency Certificate, or certified document stating evidence of graduation). A high school transcript is not required if: The freshman applicant is a visiting and/or nondegree-seeking student.

26 The student has completed at least 24 semester hours of transferable college credit from an institution accredited as degree granting by a regional accrediting body for higher education at the time the course work was completed. A graduate of a home-school program will be considered for admission if all standards required by the applicant s tate Department of Education or Public Instruction have been met ubmit official transcripts of all college work completed at other institutions and/or DD orm 214, DD orm 295, or DD form 2586, if applicable. 5. Unless 21 years or older, a degree-seeking applicant must take the cholastic Aptitude Test (AT) or the American College Test (ACT) and have scores sent to the College. Test scores included on the high school transcript, however, will be considered official. 6. Pay a $50 confirmation deposit prior to registration. The deposit is applied to tuition and is non-refundable. Modular Programs Modular programs are nontraditional programs offered in modular course format. These fast-track programs require that students meet once weekly per course for a specified number of weeks, and complete a sequence of courses. The students are required to complete hours of study beyond the seated meetings weekly. To apply for admission to a modular program, a student must submit official transcripts of all college work completed at Mount Olive College or other institutions. Transferred credit must be from a twoyear and/or four-year institution accredited as degree granting by a regional accrediting body for higher education at the time that the course work was completed. A degree completion plan utilizing the Advanced tanding Curriculum heet will be developed by the student and the Academic Counselor and approved by the Registrar.

27 27 27 General Education Requirements and Associate in cience in General tudies Applicants for the nontraditional General Education Requirements and the Associate in cience are working adults, freshmen or transfers, who wish to enroll in a program offered in modular format, which introduces the broad areas of learning generally referred to as the liberal arts: humanities, fine arts, social and behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/mathematics. The program provides the foundation and preparation for academic majors and includes introductory course work in English composition, literature, fine arts, religion, social sciences, history, science, and mathematics. To apply for admission to the program, an applicant must be at least 21 years of age and show proof of high school graduation or equivalent. The program is a fast-track modular program leading to an associate degree. Transfer credit is accepted into this program. Modular Religion Major (MRM) To enter the MRM program, a student must have completed 48 semester hours of transferable credits which include English Comp I and II (ENG 111 and 112), Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament, and 3 semester hours of history. The nontraditional Modular Religion Major program is for students who wish to enroll in a program that can be applied toward a baccalaureate degree in religion. Management and Organizational Development (MOD), Management of Information ystems (MI) And Health Care Management (HCM), To enter a program, a student must have completed a minimum of 48 semester hours that include these courses: ENG 111 and ENG 112,, ECO 212 Microeconomics, MAT 120 College Algebra or above. And ACC 211 Principles of Accounting. Criminal Justice and Criminology (CJC) To enter the CJC program, a student must have completed 48 semester hours that include these courses: ENG 111 and ENG 112 and CRJ 210 Introduction to Criminal Justice or OC 210 Introduction to ociology. BLET or alternative CJ/Human ervice training and experience may be used to satisfy the 48 hours.