Mount Aloysius College

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3 Mount Aloysius College Catalog Excellence In The Mercy Tradition 7373 Admiral Peary Highway Cresson, PA (814) Mount Aloysius College reserves the right to alter the programs, courses, regulations and schedule of charges defined within as necessary. Mount Aloysius College also reserves the right to terminate or renew the registration of a student for reasons that are in the best interest of the institution.

4 Table of Contents 4 MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE - AT A GLANCE...6 PROGRAMS OF STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE...7 COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS...10 MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE THEN AND NOW...11 HISTORY...11 MISSION STATEMENT...12 PHILOSOPHY...12 CORE GOALS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES...13 FACILITIES...14 COMPUTER FACILITIES...15 LIBRARY...15 ACADEMIC CALENDAR ADMISSIONS...18 ACADEMICS...22 TRANSCRIPT SERVICE...28 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES...29 GRADUATION...36 ALTERNATIVE CREDENTIALING...38 CAMPUS MINISTRY...41 STUDENT AFFAIRS...43 FINANCIAL AID...46 TUITION AND FEES...53 ACCOUNTING...58 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE / ENGLISH INTERPRETING...62 APPLIED TECHNOLOGY...64 BIOLOGY...64 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION...70 CRIMINOLOGY...76 EDUCATION - EARLY LEVEL PRE K-4/ MIDDLE LEVEL EDUCATION - SECONDARY EDUCATION...91 ENGLISH...94 GENERAL SCIENCE...98 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LEGAL STUDIES LIBERAL ARTS MEDICAL ASSISTANT MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION SCIENCES MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN NURSING BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (RN-BSN) PROGRAM

5 NURSING ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM NURSING - ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE /BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE (2+2) PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PSYCHOLOGY SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY MINORS UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS GRADUATE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS GRADUATE PROGRAMS GRADUATE ADMISSIONS POLICIES FINANCIAL AID FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST CONSULTING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY COUNSELING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY LISTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT S ADVISORY COUNCIL ACCREDITING AGENCIES

6 MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE - AT A GLANCE Cresson, PA (814) an accredited Catholic, co-educational, private college enrollment approximately 1,300 full-time students, male and female, residents and commuters; approximately 1200 part-time undergraduate, graduate, continuing education and dual enrollment students sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy career and liberal arts education 193-acre campus Accreditations ACEN: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs CAAHEP accredits the following programs: Medical Assistants Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Ultrasonography Surgical Technologist CAPTE: Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education MSCHE: Middle States Commission on Higher Education NAACLS: National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences NAACLS accredits the Medical Laboratory Technician program Special Academic Features academic skills center low student to faculty ratio educational enrichment personalized advisement foundational courses in the freshman, sophomore, and junior years small classes honors program Tuition Full-time Students (12-18 credit hours per semester) Nursing...$11,690 Biology, General Science, Health/Science, Medical Imaging/Radiation Sciences, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapist Assistant...$11,200 Arts, Business, Humanities, Medical Assistant, Surgical Technology, and all other programs...$10,150 Part-Time Students - per credit Undergraduate Nursing... $775 Undergraduate Health Studies... $760 All Other Undergraduate... $740 Graduate... $710 NCAA Division III Athletics Program baseball men s and women s basketball men s and women s cross-country men s and women s golf men s and women s soccer Student Life dances, comedians, and speakers full network of student clubs and organizations campus ministry comfortable, safe residence halls professional food service men s and women s tennis softball women s volleyball women s bowling indoor courts, weight room local points of interest include: downhill and cross-country ski areas, state parks, golf courses, shopping malls and historical sites

7 College Catalog Mount Aloysius College PROGRAMS OF STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE While preparing students for careers or advanced study, Mount Aloysius College recognizes the importance of a broad liberal arts education. Thus, in addition to solid preparation for a chosen career, every student at Mount Aloysius is provided a liberal arts education. The College s distributive core of courses ensures that every Mount Aloysius student has a basic body of knowledge in preparation either for a career or for further education. NOTE: Although the academic programs and courses represent available areas of study at Mount Aloysius College, the College reserves the right to withdraw any course or curriculum at any time. Transportation to and from practicum sites must be provided by students. 7

8 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Accounting (ACCT/ACCT5/ACMBA) Concentration in Forensic Accounting in Criminal Investigations (FORA) Concentration in Digital Forensics Investigation (DFIC) Biology (BIOL) Environmental Science Specialization (ENV) Molecular Biotechnology Specialization (MBIO) Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Specialization (OEB) Pre-Health Professional Specialization (PREH) Secondary Education Specialization (SESBI) Forensic Investigation Certificate (FICT) Business Administration (BNB/BNB5/BMBA) Health Care Administration Specialization (HCA) Human Resources Management Specialization (HR) Marketing Communication Media Specialization (MCM) Marketing and Entrepreneurship Specialization (ME) Sports Management Specialization (SPORT) Education Early Elementary Level Pre K-4 (EDELP) -- English Concentration (ENELP/ELEN) -- General Science Concentration (ELSCP/ELSC) -- History/Political Science Concentration (ELHSP/ ELHS) Middle Level 4-8 (EDMLP) -- English/Language Art/Reading Concentration (MLLRP/MLLR) -- History/Political Science Concentration (MLHSP/ MLHS) -- Science Concentration (MLSCP/MLSC) Secondary -- Biology Secondary Education Specialization (SESBI) English Secondary Education Specialization (SESEN) General Science Secondary Education Specialization (SESGS) Social Studies Secondary Education Specialization (SSSE) General Science (GESC) Chiropractic Specialization (CHIRO) General Science Specialization (GENSC) Physician Assistant Specialization (PHYAS) Physical Therapy Specialization (PHYTH) Secondary Education Specialization (SESGS) Information Technology (INFT) Concentration in Computer Security (COSEC) Concentration in Business Analyst (BUSAN) Concentration in Digital Forensics Investigation -- Digital Forensics Investigation Certificate (DFIC) Interdisciplinary Studies (INTD) Interdisciplinary Studies: Occupational Therapy (INTDO) Medical Imaging Radiography Concentration (MIB/MIBS) -- CT Specialization -- MRI Specialization -- QM/M Specialization Ultrasonography Concentration (MIUS) -- Vascular Ultrasonography Specialization (VASUS) Nuclear Medicine Concentration (3+1) (MINM) Nursing (NUBS) RN-BSN Ultrasonography (ULTSD) -- Vascular Ultrasonography Specialization (VASUS) BACHELOR OF ARTS American Sign Language/ English Interpreting (ASL) Criminology (CRIMB) Concentration in Forensic Accounting in Criminal Investigations for Criminology Majors (FORC) Correctional Administration Certificate (CORAD) Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Certificate (CJA) Forensic Investigation Certificate (FICT) Digital Forensics Investigation Concentration (DFIC) English (ENGL) Secondary Education Specialization (SESEN) Theatre Concentration (TH) History/Political Science (HSPS) Social Studies Secondary Education Specialization (SSSE) Interdisciplinary Studies (INTD) Pre-Law (PRLAW) -- Business/Accounting Specialization (BUAC) -- Criminology Specialization (CRIM) -- English Specialization (ENG) -- History/Political Science Specialization (HSPS) -- Paralegal Certificate (PARLE) Psychology (PSYCB) Counseling Specialization (CN) Criminal Justice Addictions Specialization (Certificate) (CJA) Forensic Investigation Specialization (Certificate) (FCI) General Specialization (GEN) Human Resources Specialization (HRPY) ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Liberal Arts (LA) -- Humanities and Social Science Specialization (HSOC) ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Applied Technology (AT) Business Administration Accounting Specialization (BNA) Computer Applications Specialization (BNC) Management Specialization (BNM) Criminology (CRIMA) 8

9 Early Childhood Education (ECED) Information Technology (INFAS) Liberal Arts (LA) -- Health Studies and Science Specialization (HSSC) Legal Studies (LEGST) Medical Assistant (MEDAS) Phlebotomy Specialization (PHLEB) Professional Coding Specialization (CODE) Office Management Specialization (OM) Medical Imaging Radiography (MI/MIAS/MIUSA) Ultrasonography (MIU) General & Vascular Sonography (MIUV) Medical Laboratory Technician (ML) Nursing (NU/NUAS/NULP/NULPB) Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Surgical Technology (SURGT) CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS Business Certificate (BNCT) Certified Professional Coding Certificate (CCDON/CPCT) Correctional Administration Certificate (CORAD) Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Certificate (CJA) Digital Forensics Investigation Certificate (DFICR) Finance Certificate (CFNCO) Forensic Investigation Certificate (FICT) Paralegal Certificate (PARLE) MINORS Art (ART) American Sign Language (ASLM) Biology (BIOL) Business Administration (BNB) Choral Performance (CHORA) Computer Security Minor (COSEC) Criminology (CRIMB) Early Childhood (EC) Expressive Arts Therapy (EXART) English (ENGL) History (HIS) International Perspective (INTPS) Information Technology (INFT) Legal Studies (LEGST) Political Science (PS) Psychology (PSYCB) Religious Studies (RS) Science (SC) Scientific Communications Occupational Therapy Focus (SCCMO) Non-Occupational Therapy Focus (SCCM) Theater (TH) Women and Gender Studies (WMGS) 9

10 PROGRAMS OF STUDY GRADUATE MASTER DEGREES Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Science: Community Counseling (COUN) Master of Science: Psychology (PSYC) Concentration in Accounting (ACCCN) Elective Option (PYMSE) Concentration in Health and Human Services (HHSCN) Management Option (PYMGM) Concentration in Project Management (PRMGC) Thesis Option (PYTHE) Concentration in Non-Profit Management (NPMGT) CERTIFICATE Master of Science: Behavioral Specialist Consulting (BSC) Certified Addiction Diplomate (CACD) COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS Mount Aloysius College provides cooperative programs which were implemented to augment and enhance student-learning opportunities. These cooperative programs typically provide a bachelor degree from Mount Aloysius and a graduate degree or certificate from the cooperating college or university. Consultation with the Department Chair is required of all students. Agreements can change annually. Business Administration/MBA or MS Chiropractic Early Entrance Agreements with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Doctor of Pharmacy Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Dental Medicine Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant 10

11 MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE THEN AND NOW History The history of the College is rooted in the life of the Religious Sisters of Mercy who founded and sponsor Mount Aloysius College. Catherine McAuley founded the Religious Sisters of Mercy in Dublin, Ireland, in 1831 as a congregation devoted to the works of Mercy. It was one of the first active congregations of women religious in Ireland. Today, Sisters of Mercy serve in North and South America, Africa, Asia and Australia continuing their original charism of service to the needy through advocacy and direct service in health care, educational and social service agencies and institutions. The spirit of the congregation, dedicated to honoring the mercy of God, is one of enterprising response to need, coupled with compassion and hospitality, a spirit which is a goal of the Mount Aloysius family. Mount Aloysius College traces its Mercy heritage to the small community of Sisters who were sent to Pittsburgh in From Pittsburgh, they established a community in Chicago in 1845 and by 1848 they settled in nearby Loretto. On St. Mary s Street in Loretto, the Sisters built a school, which was to be the forerunner of St. Aloysius Academy. The Academy, built in 1853, was moved to its present site in In 1939, Mount Aloysius Junior College was founded through the initiative of Sister M. desales Farley, R.S.M. In 1991, Mount Aloysius amended its charter and scope of programs to include bachelor degrees. In the Spring of 2000, the College s charter was again amended to include master degrees. 11

12 Mission Statement The Mission of Mount Aloysius College is to respond to individual and community needs with quality programs of education in the tradition of the Religious Sisters of Mercy. Each student will have the opportunity to acquire knowledge and to develop values, attitudes, and competencies necessary for life long learning within an environment which reflects a liberal arts orientation and a Catholic, Judeo-Christian heritage. Philosophy As a Catholic College founded and sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy, Mount Aloysius College provides a setting in which students are encouraged to synthesize faith with learning, to develop competence with compassion, to put talents and gifts at the service of others, and to begin to assume leadership in the world community. With emphasis on values of justice, hospitality, mercy, and service, the College s liberal arts core curriculum provides the necessary basis for leadership and the knowledge and skills for success in a wide range of professions. While the academic focus is paramount at Mount Aloysius, the College also considers spiritual, cultural, social and personal growth as essential elements in the development of the student. Encouraging all students to explore their religious heritages, Mount Aloysius College welcomes women and men of all creeds, races, nationalities and ages who wish to participate in the life of the campus community. Through course work, religious activities, and service, all students are challenged to grow in faith and to fully engage in their intellectual growth and personal religious commitment. Committed to making available a student-centered education, Mount Aloysius tailors its academic and co-curricular programs to meet the developmental needs of each student. Welcoming students with a range of abilities and economic resources, the faculty and staff work to enable each student to reach his or her fullest potential. Academic advising, direct contact with faculty and staff, personal counseling, and educational enrichment courses are resources provided to students throughout their college careers. Students are also encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities that include student government and other student organizations, athletics, theatre, and other social and service programs. Mount Aloysius strives to be a just and caring learning community where hospitality and compassionate service are hallmarks. Building on its early history as a women s college, Mount Aloysius continues to have a particular interest in the education and advancement of women even as it has made the commitment to co-educational offerings in all programs. The College is firm in its commitment to creating an environment for living and learning in the hope of supporting the lifelong intellectual, spiritual, and emotional development of every student who experiences the unique and exceptional Mount Aloysius College education. 12

13 Core Goals and Learning Outcomes Mount Aloysius College College Catalog Mount Aloysius College Goal 1: Following the Mercy tradition within Catholic higher education, students will synthesize faith with learning, develop competence with compassion, and make a commitment to justice. Students will be able to: 1. demonstrate and further develop integrity, honesty, compassion, and respect for all life; 2. engage in and nurture personal and professional relationships that promote hospitality, civility, respect, peace, justice, and love; 3. engage thoughtfully in mature discussions concern basic religious and spiritual questions; 4. examine questions of personal faith while respecting other beliefs and values; and 5. recognize their roles as global citizens and leaders committed to service of the entire community, especially its most marginalized members. Goal 2: Building upon the Liberal Arts tradition, students will further develop a sense of curiosity and an inquiring disposition by employing a variety of learning styles and complex reasoning strategies to serve as a foundation to a commitment of lifelong learning. Students will be able to: 1. engage in a variety of learning strategies and understand various approaches used in different disciplines; 2. communicate knowledge and opinions to others both orally and in writing; 3. find, evaluate, and use information, accessing it through various forms and modes; 4. use technology effectively to enhance their own learning; 5. think reflectively and critically; 6. value and understand different cultures; 7. comprehend the historical and contemporary influences on the global society through the study of history and the social sciences; 8. develop an understanding of quantitative and scientific reasoning; and 9. appreciate the value of aesthetics and humanities. Goal 3: In preparation for future professions, students will experience ways of learning in different disciplines, develop an in-depth understanding of one discipline, and develop the ability to integrate and synthesize knowledge from various disciplines and a major area of study. Students will be able to: 1. demonstrate a wide experience of learning in different disciplines; 2. demonstrate competence in a chosen field of study marked by the ability either to be employed upon graduation or to continue on for advanced education; 3. apply research to a specific discipline integrating understanding from other areas; 4. work effectively in diverse interpersonal and group settings; 5. use technology to enhance professional development and performance; and 6. communicate professional knowledge both orally and in writing. 13

14 Facilities Located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, in the Southern Allegheny Mountains, Mount Aloysius College is adjacent to U.S. Route 22 between Altoona and Johnstown. Ten buildings compose the administration, academic, athletic, and residence areas of Mount Aloysius College s 193-acre campus. The administration building, also known as the Main Building, is a picturesque structure dating to The Administration complex has four contiguous buildings: St. Gertrude Hall, St. Joseph Hall, Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Alumni Hall. Administration and academic offices along with classrooms, computer labs, and an art studio as well as several high technology nursing simulation labs are located in the Administration building. Health Services is located in St. Joseph Hall. Alumni Hall, previously used for theatre productions and as an auditorium, has been newly renovated as a multi-purpose structure. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, telescoping seating and a new vestibule have given a fresh update to one of the oldest buildings on campus. Alumni Hall will now host not only new theatre productions and a speaker series but will also be used as a community meeting space and lecture hall. Cosgrave Student Center, the student union, is the hub for all student activities. The offices of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Activities and Residence Life along with the dining hall, snack bar, a lounge, and meeting rooms are located on the upper level. The bookstore, Ann Harris Smith Little People s Place Childcare Center, cardio and nautilus rooms, First Commonwealth Aerobics Freestyle room, and the McLanahan Recreation area can be found on the lower level. The 87,000 square-foot Athletic/Convocation and Wellness Center boasts premiere wellness, recreation, academic and athletic accommodations. The Athletic Center portion of the ACWC plays host to our men s basketball, women s basketball, and women s volleyball programs. The gymnasium features a free-floating maple wood floor with room for 1,800 Mountie Maniacs to cheer on MAC Athletes. The Center houses MAC Athletic offices, an auxiliary gym, multiple smart classrooms and meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology, cardio and yoga room, a fully-equipped athlete training room and much more. The Center is also home to the Office of Student Affairs, the Office of Institutional Advancement and the College s MBA and Business programs. The northwest corner of the ACWC features the Wellness Center. With an emphasis on strength training and conditioning, the Wellness Center includes cardiovascular stations, 14 circuit training stations, strength training using free weights and kettle bells and a special area for stretching and core exercise. The Bertschi Center and Technology Commons occupies central space on campus. The building sits just off the central red-brick walking mall that connects the Main Building westward toward the Library adding access to Cosgrave Center and paths to two residence halls Ihmsen and Misciagna along the way. It is a social and technology hub for both commuter and resident students. The facility is fully wireless with a wealth of outlets so students can plug in any and all types of electronic devices. The College s Digital Grotto, the video and social media hub, is located within this building. The facility is also another campus event-venue, complete with kitchen facilities. The Bertschi Center can accommodate over 300 attendees in its main event area. Academic Hall is an instructional facility housing classrooms, labs, seminar rooms and faculty offices. Pierce Health and Science Hall is a 31,000 square-foot facility which houses all laboratory science courses and certain allied health programs providing state-of-the-art instructional resources. McAuley Hall, St. Gertrude Hall, St. Joseph Hall, Misciagna Hall and Ihmsen Hall are the housing facilities for resident students. The Ray and Louise Walker Athletic Complex, located on the southwest corner of campus, provides Mountie athletes with premiere playing fields that include soccer, softball, baseball, tennis courts and an all-purpose hiking trail. Located in the center of this complex are the Mountie Stables. The facility is new, comprising a two-story structure overlooking soccer, baseball and softball fields. Inside are locker rooms, lavatories, a viewing room and press box area with wireless capability, storage and concession distribution areas. The entire facility is ADA handicapped compliant. Both baseball and softball fields have home and visitor s dugouts. Mount Aloysius College s facilities are open twelve (12) months per year and are made available to outside groups as scheduling permits. 14

15 Computer Facilities Students have ample access to computers. The College continually upgrades and expands all facets of the hardware and software that is managed. By doing so, our students are able to keep pace with dynamic technology. Laptops may be borrowed from the Library. The campus residence halls are wired for connection to the Internet and the College maintains a wireless environment. Four computer labs contain ninety-six computers that offer students access to the computer network, Internet, and . Every student is provided with a Mount Aloysius College account that can be accessed via the Internet. Library The Library at Mount Aloysius College is a 31,000 square-foot facility that was opened in The collections provide users with access to more than 89,000 bound volumes, over 10,000 current print and electronic journal subscriptions, and approximately 10,000 audio-visual items and microforms. The facility includes the Buhl Computer Lab and Ecumenical Studies Collection on the lower level; the Main, Legal, and Juvenile Collections as well as a classroom and reading lounge on the top level. The first floor of the Library is a Learning Commons offering reference, circulation, tutoring and basic computing assistance. The area is outfitted with collaborative work tables, small group study rooms, individual study areas and desktop and wireless computing. The Learning Commons brings together academic support services for research, tutoring, and technology assistance, helping students to achieve academic excellence in their studies. The Library provides access to its collections through Mountlink, an online catalog. Access to databases is provided through the Library s web page. The Library has high-speed Internet available at public terminals and wireless Internet throughout the facility. The Library circulates wireless laptop computers to registered students. Additional access to the collections of other libraries is provided through the library s interlibrary loan program, and through memberships in regional and national resource-sharing consortia. The Library staff takes an active role in the instructional and research programs of the College by assisting students in the effective use of available resources. Through reference service and in-class instruction professional librarians assist students in developing and refining the information literacy skills necessary for academic success and lifelong learning. The Ecumenical Studies Collection houses Pastor Gerald L. Myers personal library of more than 17,000 books, audio-visual materials, journals, pamphlets and artifacts on theology, religion, philosophy and related subjects. This collection enables understanding across denominations and religious traditions. 15

16 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Semester 2015 August 14 Express Orientation 17 Faculty Workshop Activities Begin New Student Orientation 23 Transfer Orientation 21 Faculty Workshop Activities Conclude 24 Classes Begin; Official Add Drop Course Period Begins 31 Official Last Day to Add or Drop a Course September 1 Withdraw from Course Period Begins 3 All-College Convocation 7 Labor Day NO CLASSES 18 Last Day to Make Up Incompletes for Summer 2015 Sessions 24 All-College Liturgy October 9 Midterm; Long Weekend Begins After Last Class 12 Midterm Grades Due 4:00 p.m. 14 Classes Resume 30 Spring Registration Begins Current Students November 6 Last Day to Apply for May Graduation Spring Registration Begins New Students 9 Final Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course with a Grade of W 24 Total Semester Withdrawal Deadline; Thanksgiving Vacation Begins After Last Class 30 Classes Resume December 11 Semester Ends After Last Class; December Graduate Recognition 14 Fall Final Grades Due 12:00 p.m.; Department Faculty Workshop Activities Begin 15 Faculty Workshop Activities Conclude 16

17 Spring Semester 2016 January 7 Faculty Workshop Activities Begin 8 New Student Orientation; Faculty Workshop Activities End 11 Classes Begin; Official Add Drop Course Period Begins; 18 Official Last Day to Add or Drop a Course; Martin Luther King Day (Classes Will Meet) 19 Withdrawal from Course Period Begins 22 Last Day to Make Up Incompletes for the Fall 2015 Semester 1 Summer 2016 Registration Begins 4 Spring Break Begins After Last Class 8 Midterm Grades Due 4:00 p.m. 14 Classes Resume 24 Easter Break Begins after Last Class 29 Classes Resume March April 1 Last Day to Apply for August/December Graduation; Fall Registration Begins Current Students; Final Day to Withdraw from an Individual Course with a Grade of W 11 Fall Registration Begins New Students 14 Honors Recognition 15 Total Semester Withdrawal Deadline May 3 Semester Ends after Last Class 6 Baccalaureate Liturgy and Pinning Ceremonies 7 Commencement Ceremony 9 Final Grades Due 8:30 a.m. ***Summer 2016 Sessions to Be Announced*** MOUNT ALOYSIUS COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES IN THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 17

18 ADMISSIONS In its admissions process, Mount Aloysius reviews each applicant s academic background, high school activities, College Board scores, and academic potential. This process is personal. The College makes every effort to discuss the admissions process and requirements with every prospective student. Accordingly, students who will benefit from the College s opportunities for intellectual, moral, social, and professional growth are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Prospective students seeking full- or part-time admission are also urged to contact the Admissions Office in person, by letter, by telephone, or by /web to benefit from the College s personal admissions approach. Admission Requirements Associate Degree Prospective students must submit the following materials to the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA 16630, (814) : 1. Application for Admission with non-refundable $30 fee; payable once; 2. Evidence of completion (or anticipated completion) of study at an approved secondary school (or GED diploma); 3. High school transcript, and college transcript if transferring from another college; 4. SAT or ACT College Board scores. (Taking the college placement test does not exempt a student from submitting the SAT or ACT scores; and College Board scores must be received prior to matriculation.) *Note: College board scores are not required of an applicant who has graduated five years prior to date of application. 5. Health forms including health history, physical exam and immunization record, are obtained from the Health Services Office. Completed health forms are returned to the Director of Health Services and kept confidential. Health forms are required of all students prior to the start of classes. An official copy of the secondary school transcript must be sent directly from the high school to the Vice President for Enrollment Management. The transcript should include all pertinent data available, including the SAT or ACT results. Persons presenting a GED diploma must have the scores forwarded from the testing center to the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions. Students who have previously attended college will be accepted as degree candidates if they fulfill the requirements for entering freshmen. An official transcript from each college or university attended must be submitted along with a course description for each class a student may wish to have considered for transfer to Mount Aloysius College. Admission Requirements Bachelor Degree Prospective students must submit the following materials to the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions, Mount Aloysius College, Cresson, PA (814) : 1. Application for admission with non-refundable $30 fee, payable once; 2. Evidence of completion (or anticipated completion) of study at an approved secondary school (or GED diploma), college transcript if transferring from another college; 3. Nursing applicants must provide evidence of completion of an associate degree earned at a regionally-accredited college or diploma in nursing from an approved school of nursing (for those students applying for the RN-BSN program, only), with a minimum 2.0 cumulative quality point average; 4. College or nursing school transcript; 5. Health forms including health history, physical exam, and immunization record, are obtained from the Health Services Office. Completed health forms are returned to the Director of Health Services and kept confidential. Health forms are required of all students prior to the start of classes; and 6. Students who have completed at least twelve (12) credits at another college or university but did not obtain a degree must submit a College Clearance Form signed and completed by the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students at the students previous institution of higher learning. The Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions supplies the form to the transfer student. An official copy of the college or diploma school of nursing transcript must be sent directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management; transcript must indicate the date, type of degree, and field of study. 18

19 Admission Requirements Non-Matriculated Status College Catalog Mount Aloysius College Students may be admitted to the College on a non-matriculated (non-degree seeking) basis and continue under this status until fifteen (15) credit hours of course work have been earned. At that time, admission (matriculation) into a specific degree program is required in order to permit continued enrollment in Mount Aloysius College courses. Please refer to the above mentioned admission requirements for the Associate and Bachelor degree. See also Matriculation elsewhere in this catalog. Readmission Policy Mount Aloysius students who leave the College for one semester or more must reapply to the institution through the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions. Readmitted students need to place their intent in writing to the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Once the letter is received, it will be processed through all key departments and offices. Students who were academically dismissed and are seeking readmission must follow academic standing policies as indicated in this catalog. When granted readmission, students will follow rules and policies listed in the catalog that is in effect at the time of their re-entrance to the institution. Students who completed other college courses during any interim will need to submit an official transcript from the institution they attended. Courses with a C letter grade or better will be evaluated as indicated in the transfer policies of this catalog. Students called to active duty in the United States Armed Forces or the National Guard or Reserve for a period of more than thirty (30) days are entitled to re-enroll at the institution. Please contact the Registrar s Office for the complete Veterans Readmission Policy. Reservation Fee All students who are accepted to Mount Aloysius College through the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions are asked to pay a $200 tuition deposit/reservation fee which will guarantee their place in each respective fall and spring class. The deposit is deducted from the student s account/tuition. Payment schedule is clearly outlined in the student letter of acceptance from the Vice President for Enrollment Management. Students who request a refund in writing prior to May 1 for the fall semester will be reviewed for a refund when an extenuating circumstance exists. Refund requests are only reviewed for students wishing to enroll in the fall semester. Readmitted students are ineligible for refunds. Mount Aloysius College does have an official housing requirement. Residential students must submit an additional $125 housing deposit to reserve a room in campus housing. Residential/housing deposits are non-refundable. For students residing on campus for a full academic year, the fee is only charged once. Graduate students are ineligible for refunds. Special Status: Early Admission A high school student who has successfully completed the junior year and meets the entrance requirements of the College may be considered for admission provided the student has obtained a written recommendation from the high school principal or superintendent. International Students International students are welcome to apply to Mount Aloysius College for both the fall and spring semesters. International students are responsible for following the same procedures as all freshmen, transfer and graduate students. The following is a list of what must be supplied or completed when applying to Mount Aloysius College as an international student. If you are an eligible non-citizen and have an Alien Registration Number, are a permanent resident and you have an Alien Registration Card or a conditional permanent resident. You are eligible to file the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA Form) and may be eligible to receive federal and state funding such as grants, work-study and student loans. 1. Submit a completed Application for Admissions with a non-refundable, one-time $30.00 fee. 2. Submit official secondary school (high school) academic records (transcripts, certificates, and diplomas) with certified English translations. Students transferring from other universities should also submit all official university transcripts. 19

20 We strongly encourage all students to submit transcripts using World Education Services or another member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Transcripts from students who are not required to use a foreign educational credential evaluation service and are sent to MAC directly must have the official seal of the institution. 3. A TOEFL score or IELTS test score is required as part of the application for an individual whose native language is not English. 4. For the TOEFL, students must score above a 173 (Computer Based), 61 (Internet Based), or 500 (Paper Based). For the IELTS a 5.5 is required as the minimum score. Students below a 500 on the SAT verbal section may be required to take our college placement exam. However, everyone is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and admission is never guaranteed. 5. International students who are age 23 or younger may have to complete the SAT or ACT test for undergraduate admission. 6. Courses from international colleges and universities will be considered for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis. These courses must be equivalent to a C or better and comparable to a Mount Aloysius College course after a full credential evaluation is completed. 7. Graduate students are required to submit two letters of recommendation, a personal goal statement and resume along with undergraduate final transcripts. An entrance exam may also be required. 8. If accepted into Mount Aloysius College, an international student must return a financial affidavit form to The Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions within two weeks of receiving the acceptance letter. 9. The office will provide an I-20 form when the tuition deposit and room reservation fee of $325 is received. Your tuition and room and board fees for the first semester must be paid in full to the Controller s Office by the billing due date and prior to arriving to the United States. 10. Housing is available and is mandatory for traditionally aged full-time international students during their entire time at MAC. During major college breaks, the residence halls will be closed. However, the institution will make every effort to find available off-campus housing when the residence halls are closed. For non-traditional international students, they must find off campus housing on their own. 11. Mount Aloysius College upholds the policy for international students as set forth by the United States Department of Immigration and Naturalization, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). 12. Submit proof of health insurance. 13. Health forms including health history, physical exam and immunization forms, are obtained from the Health Services Office and their website. Completed health forms are returned to the Director of Health Services and kept confidential. Health forms are required of all students prior to the start of classes. 14. Students should plan to attend New Student Orientation Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Concurrent Admission Program (ConAp) Mount Aloysius College is a member of the Service Members Opportunity Colleges (SOC). This means that the College recognizes appropriate credits earned by servicemen in military schools or college extension programs while serving their country. Also, Mount Aloysius College participates in the Concurrent Admissions Program (ConAp) sponsored by the Army Recruiting Command. In this program, a person can enroll at Mount Aloysius College at the same time that he or she enlists in the military or while he or she is currently serving. In this way, the student is guaranteed a place when his or her active duty service is completed with tuition and fees being paid for from Montgomery G.I. Bill education benefits. Transfer Mount Aloysius College will consider credits for transfer into associate and bachelor degree programs from coursework taken at regionally-accredited post-secondary institutions which have received full accreditation, where the course work is equivalent to that of Mount Aloysius College and in which the student received a grade of C or better. Transfer credits are also granted from nationally accredited post-secondary institutions on a case-by-case basis. Transfer credits will be awarded based on the similarity of course exit competencies and is a function of course content, length, caliber of faculty, and quality of practical experiences, where applicable. As a central principle, implementation of this policy will provide equitable treatment for native and transfer students and ensure that students will not be required to repeat course work completed at an acceptable level of performance at a previously attended institution. It is the student s responsibility to provide course descriptions and catalogs to the Office of Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions from the college or university in order to evaluate course equivalence. Failure to submit course descriptions will void advanced academic standing. 20