CATALOGS AND CHARTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Monmouth University Undergraduate Catalog
2002-2004
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) establishes the right of all students to limited access to certain records and information; to review, purchase copies, gain correction of, and add explanations to records; and to receive a hearing on allegations of violations. The University may not require a waiver of these rights in its admission, academic, or service requirements. Information such as grades, financial records, financial aid records will be released to parent(s) of Monmouth University students who are dependents of their parents as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), provided that the parent(s) furnishes proof of such dependency, or the student completes a "FERPA Waiver Release" form. The FERPA form is available in the Office of Registration and Records or in the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. Directory Information: Directory information may be released by the University without the student's permission unless the student states, in writing, within the first two weeks of the fall semester (or within the first two weeks of the spring semester for students entering Monmouth in the spring semester), what specific information he or she desires not be included as part of directory information. This is to be submitted in writing to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services. Student requests to keep directory information confidential must be renewed in writing at the beginning of each semester. Directory information consists of the following information:
Student's name A copy of "Student Records Policies and Procedures for Monmouth University," developed in support of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, may be inspected at the Office of Registration and Records, Wilson Hall, Room 208. |
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Human Relations Philosophy and Policy Monmouth University affirms the inestimable worth and dignity of every individual, regardless of his or her condition of life. We affirm, further, the right of each person to develop to his or her full potential and to be judged on the basis of personal accomplishments. Finally, we believe that the achievement of full humanity is enhanced by the experience of the human family.
We are committed to achieve and sustain a pluralistic environment recognized for its racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity, and which is characterized by genuine mutuality, acceptance, affirmation of the strengths and contributions of differing individuals and groups, and a willingness to resolve disputes in a spirit of good will.
This affirmation and commitment will guide us in the challenging times ahead as we strive to achieve excellence in service, teaching, and scholarship. |
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Responsibility of the University The programs and/or requirements set forth in this catalog are subject to change without notice. Any modification in the programs and/or requirements shall be made at the discretion of the administrative officers of Monmouth University whenever such action is deemed necessary. |
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Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provide that no otherwise qualified disabled person (student/employee/applicant) shall by reason of the disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. An otherwise qualified individual with respect to postsecondary education is one who meets the essential academic requirements and, with respect to employment, is one who with reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the job in question. Monmouth University has complied with these principles and intends to continue its compliance. The Director of Affirmative Action, Human Relations and Compliance has been designated by the University as the ADA/504 Coordinator. Anyone having a complaint or observation about a possibly discriminatory act or practice should contact the ADA/504 Coordinator (Wilson Hall, Room 307) for information concerning the grievance procedure. A prompt investigation will be undertaken in an effort to resolve the matter and assure compliance. |
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Equal Opportunity Policy Monmouth University supports equal opportunity in recruitment, admission, educational programs, and employment practices regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation. The University also complies with all major federal and state laws and executive orders requiring equal employment opportunity and/or affirmative action. Monmouth University affirms the right of its faculty, staff, and students to work and learn in an environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment and has developed procedures to be used to resolve discrimination or sexual harassment complaints. A copy of the University-wide policy on discrimination and sexual harassment, which describes the procedures for resolving such complaints, may be obtained from the Office of Affirmative Action, Human Relations and Compliance located in Wilson Hall, Room 307. |
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| Directory in Brief |
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Officer Listing All officers listed in this directory may be contacted by writing to them at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764, or by telephoning them at 732-571-3400 or at the telephone numbers listed below.
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Overview Monmouth University, as described in its Mission Statement, is an independent, comprehensive institution of higher learning, emphasizing teaching and scholarship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Monmouth is dedicated to service in the public interest and, in particular, to the enhancement of the quality of life. The University is committed to providing a learning environment that enables men and women to pursue their educational goals, to reach their full potential, to determine the direction of their lives, and to contribute actively to their community and society. Seven schools within the University -- the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences; the School of Science, Technology, and Engineering; the School of Business Administration; the School of Education; the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies; the Edward G. Schlaefer School; and the Graduate School -- provide a wide variety of academic programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. There are bachelor's degree programs in the arts and sciences and in the professional areas of business, computer science, criminal justice, education, nursing, social work, and software engineering. Co-curricular activities have been designed to complement the academic program. Master's level programs include Business Administration, Computer Science, Corporate and Public Communication, Criminal Justice, Education, History, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Psychological Counseling, Social Work, and Software Engineering. The undergraduate curriculum is built upon an innovative, interdisciplinary general education program and careful academic advising and career counseling. One of the University's main goals is to prepare Monmouth undergraduates for active participation as leaders in the twenty-first century. Accordingly, the University provides a learning environment that enables all students to develop their capacities for leadership in a multi-cultural world. Students are provided opportunities to develop information technology and collaborative problem solving skills and to develop a sense of social responsibility as members of local, national, and global communities. Small classes and course clustering allow for individual attention, cooperative learning, and interactive student-faculty exchange. The University is located in a quiet, residential area of an attractive community near the Atlantic Ocean, about an hour and thirty minutes from the metropolitan attractions of New York City and Philadelphia. Monmouth enjoys the advantage of proximity, within its home county, to many high-technology firms and financial institutions, and a thriving business-industrial sector. These provide employment possibilities for Monmouth University graduates, as well as opportunities for undergraduates to gain practical experience through internships and the Cooperative Education Program. The surrounding communities also offer opportunities for service activities in local schools and public agencies. Volunteer and service activity is encouraged and facilitated by the campus Office of Service Learning and Community Programs. |
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Campus Facilities The University's 153-acre campus, considered to be one of the most beautiful in New Jersey, includes among its 53 buildings a harmonious blending of historic and contemporary architectural styles. The centerpiece building -- and the University's identifying landmark -- is Woodrow Wilson Hall, the administrative center. Completed in 1931 on the precise site of President Woodrow Wilson's summer White House, the 130-room mansion -- originally known as Shadow Lawn -- began as the private residence of Hubert T. Parson, a former president of F.W. Woolworth Company. The mansion has been described in newspapers throughout the world, is featured in many books on architecture and art, and has been used as backdrop for innumerable print ads and television commercials. In 1980, it served as the setting for the film version of "Annie." In 1978, along with the University's Guggenheim Memorial Library, another architectural treasure that was the summer home of Murry and Leonie Guggenheim, it was entered in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1985, Wilson Hall was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. The Lauren K. Woods Theatre, a former carriage house that retains many of its original architectural features, and the president's residence are among other gracious older buildings that lend distinctive balance to the modern additions to the campus. Prominent among these newer buildings is the Student Center that houses the bookstore, a commuter dining room and snack bar, student offices, lounges, and a large combination banquet/performance hall. In a first floor suite is the Life and Career Advising Center which provides comprehensive counseling services. Other buildings include: the Magill Commons, a resident student dining hall and conference center; the Thomas A. Edison Science Building (with nearby greenhouse); Howard Hall, housing the Pollak Theatre and the Academic Computer Center; Bey Hall, the School of Business Administration building, which contains case study classrooms, seminar rooms, and computer laboratories; the Robert E. McAllan Hall, which houses the School of Education, The Marjorie J. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, and the departments of Criminal Justice, Romance Languages and Literatures, and Social Work; the new state-of-the-art Jules Plangere Jr. Center, which houses the Department of Communications, all instructional technologies and a Faculty Resource Center; William T. Boylan Gymnasium, the College Skills Center; 10traditional and suite-style on-campus residence halls: Beechwood, Birch, Cedar, Elmwood, Laurel, Oakwood, Pinewood, Redwood, Spruce, and Willow; and three apartment style facilities: the Great Lawn Apartments, the Garden Apartments, and Maplewood Hall. |
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History Monmouth University was founded in 1933 with federal assistance as Monmouth Junior College, largely to provide opportunity for higher education to area high school graduates who -- in those Depression days -- could not afford to go away to college. It was a two-year institution, holding classes only in the evening. For a time it appeared uncertain whether the College would have adequate funds to continue. With support from students and the community, however, the fledgling College survived the economic crisis and quickly assumed its present private status. In 1956 it was renamed Monmouth College and accredited by the state to offer four-year programs leading to the baccalaureate degree. Less than a decade later, it was authorized to offer master's degree programs. In March 1995, the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education designated Monmouth a teaching university pursuant to N.J.A.C. 9:1-3.1 et seq. Today Monmouth offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and concentrations. Within its student body, 23 states and 31 foreign countries are represented. More than 1,600 undergraduates are resident students. |
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Accreditation The University is licensed by the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, and accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the School of Business Administration is accredited by the AACSB-–the International Association for Management Educators; the Chemistry Program with a concentration in Advanced Chemistry is on the Approved List of the American Chemical Society (ACS); the Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE); and the undergraduate BSW and graduate MSW social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). |
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The Faculty The faculty at Monmouth University work together to provide challenging classroom environments that encourage student involvement and ensure that Monmouth graduates leave the University ready to exercise socially responsible leadership in their professional and personal communities. The faculty take teaching and student learning seriously. To enhance their effectiveness, most have participated in faculty workshops on active learning techniques. The Monmouth faculty are respected scholars, artists, scientists, and professionals. Students are drawn into the ongoing scholarly and creative work of the faculty through classroom demonstration, research assistantships, and attendance at professional meetings. Faculty also serve as advisors to students, some as designated freshman advisors who work closely with new students during their first year. Interviewed recently about their views of the University, a group of student leaders on campus unanimously agreed the greatest single appeal of the institution was the opportunity it afforded them to work closely with faculty, to achieve a comfortable rapport in which they not only got to know their teachers, but also were known by them. "We are never made to feel we are simply numbers," one of the student leaders stated. A member of the anthropology faculty, who regularly involves students in his research activities, explains: "It gives them opportunity to meet important people in the field whom they otherwise would only read about, and to engage in some of the personal excitement of anthropology." A biology professor, who provides opportunity for students in his major field to participate in his environmental projects, also encourages them to write papers on their work and to present them at scientific meetings. "For some," he reports, "this experience has been a determining factor in gaining acceptance to graduate school or in getting jobs in their major field. Being able to include published research in their resumes gives them a decided edge." A psychology professor whose undergraduate students have presented papers at prestigious professional psychology conferences is enthusiastic about their experiences. "They have truly earned the recognition they received and are excited about pursuing advanced degrees." Monmouth faculty are committed to helping students achieve their fullest potential. That they succeed is attested in the words of a graduate who is now a successful physicist. "Any student who has anything on the ball, and who wants to learn and get the finest education possible in his major field, can get it at Monmouth. The teachers are tops; they care about you as an individual, work right along with you, and share the joy of your own successes. I was a science major. When they saw that I was serious about my work, my professors gave me special encouragement, allowed me flexible lab privileges, and even worked with me on research. I knew it was a great experience then. Five years into my career field, I am even more appreciative of the solid kind of preparation provided me at Monmouth. Just show the faculty you care, and you'll have them on your team all the way." Each year at Commencement, the University cites one member of the faculty for distinguished teaching. Honorees are chosen by a committee of faculty, administrators, and students. Recipients since 1975, when the award was established are:
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Academic Honesty Monmouth University encourages its students to grow intellectually as well as to become responsible citizens in our complex society. In order to develop their skills and talents, students are asked to do research, perform experiments, write research papers, work individually, and cooperate in group activities. Academic dishonesty subverts the University's mission and undermines the student's intellectual growth. Therefore, Monmouth University will not tolerate violations of the code of academic honesty. The penalties for such violations include suspension or dismissal and are elaborated in the Student Handbook. The University has an obligation as an educational institution to be certain that each student's work is his/her own. Dishonesty in such academic practices as assignments, examinations, or other academic work cannot be condoned. A student who submits work which is not original violates the purpose of Monmouth University and may forfeit his/her right and opportunity to continue at the University. |
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Freshmen Admission to Monmouth is based upon many factors. Previous academic achievement, test scores, extracurricular activities, work experience, and personal qualities are considered in the admission evaluation. Recognizing that each student is different, Monmouth makes every attempt to ensure that its selection process is as fair to each student as possible. The admission process is need-blind, i.e., a family's ability to pay for college is not considered. A personal interview is encouraged and a campus tour is strongly recommended. |
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Admission Requirements A candidate for admission is required to: (1) be a graduate of an accredited secondary school or the equivalent; (2) have completed 16 Carnegie units to include the following: four units of English, three units of mathematics, two units of social studies, two units of science, and five additional units of academic electives chosen from the following areas: English, social science, science, humanities, foreign languages, and mathematics; and (3) satisfy the University's requirements for high school grades, grade point averages, and standardized admission test scores (SAT or ACT). In special instances, an applicant may be admitted with fewer than 16 Carnegie units. Freshman applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements, but who appear to have the potential for success in college, may be accepted into the Edward G. Schlaefer School. Due to the limited number of seats in the Schlaefer School, those accepted into the Schlaefer School are encouraged to pay their admission deposits immediately upon notification of acceptance. Relevant information is provided when the applicant is notified of acceptance. The application deadline for early decision is December 1. Early decision is a binding commitment. Students who wish to apply for early decision must certify in writing that Monmouth University is their first choice. Early decision candidates will be notified of an admission decision by January 1. Applicants may be offered admission, denied admission, or returned to the regular-decision applicant pool for further consideration. New students who are accepted via early decision are guaranteed housing and parking on campus if campus residence has been requested on the application for admission and the student returns the enrollment deposit, housing contract, housing deposit and parking application and fee in the time specified. The application deadline for early action is December 15. Early action is a non-binding program geared toward students who meet the overall criteria for admission and have a strong desire to enroll at Monmouth. Early action candidates will be notified of an admission decision by January 15. Applicants may be offered admission, denied admission, or returned to the regular applicant pool for further consideration. The application deadline for regular decision is March 1. This is the final application deadline for first-time, full-time students. Students who wish to apply for regular admission may file their credentials any time after the start of their senior year. Applications received after the March 1 deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. Regular decision candidates will be notified of an admission decision prior to April 1. Monmouth's freshman class is typically full on May 1. The spring semester deadline is December 1.
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Admission Procedures
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Credit Accumulation * Advanced Standing Monmouth University grants college credit (Advanced Standing) for secondary school courses (usually honors courses) that have been validated by the Advanced Placement Examination Board. Credit is awarded for Monmouth University course equivalents of the subject matter covered by the examination when the AP examination scores are 3, 4, or 5. * Credits in Escrow Monmouth University provides a taste of college life as well as a head start in college for secondary school students who have completed at least their junior year. Credits earned are held in escrow and may be applied toward a degree at Monmouth after the student is registered as a regular student, or may be transferred. By taking advantage of this opportunity and with careful planning of course sequences, it may be possible for a student to complete requirements for a baccalaureate degree in three calendar years. Monmouth University also grants credit for college courses taken at another accredited institution while the student was still attending high school. In order to receive credit, official transcripts must be submitted from that institution for evaluation. |
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Transfer Students Monmouth University welcomes transfer students who are in good academic standing at other accredited colleges or universities. Students from non-accredited colleges may be admitted if they satisfy the admission requirements of Monmouth University. Students who have been dismissed for academic reasons will not be considered for acceptance by Monmouth University until at least one academic semester has elapsed following their dismissal. Students suspended for disciplinary reasons from another institution must serve the term imposed by that suspension before Monmouth University will consider their application for admission. Students from accredited or non-accredited colleges who do not satisfy regular admission requirements may apply for admission as provisional students. A provisional student is a non-matriculated student who is granted conditional admission. Acceptance as a provisional student will be considered on an individual basis. Conditions imposed on such students are as follows: they may earn no more than 18 credits in that status and may carry no more than nine credits per semester; they must reapply for admission as regular students after earning 12-18 credits at Monmouth in order to continue taking courses at the University. Transfer students must send official transcripts from all institutions attended previously, regardless of whether or not credit for such work is desired or expected. Applicants who have successfully completed at least 24 semester credit hours are NOT required to submit SAT scores or secondary school records unless requested by the Office of Admission. When applying for transfer credit, students may be requested to submit official course descriptions. The application deadline for the spring semester is December 1. The application deadline for the fall semester is July 15. Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable credits are considered freshman-class level and may be accepted on a space-available basis. Freshman courses tend to fill up quickly so those students are encouraged to apply as early as possible. |
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Credit Transfer Transfer students who have been admitted to the University will receive an official transfer credit evaluation that reflects the general education equivalencies of credit completed at other institutions. Students who fail to declare attendance at any post-secondary institution where they had been registered automatically waive the right to have that work considered for transfer credit and are subject to disciplinary action and/or suspension. Grades earned at previous institutions are not reflected in the Monmouth University grade point average (GPA). Education majors can transfer a maximum of six professional credits from a two-year school. Additional information is available from the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
All candidates for bachelor's degrees must complete the University's general education requirements. Please refer to the information that follows concerning general education transfer equivalencies. Prospective students may contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission for further information.
* Literature Example: A student who transfers American Literature I & II or American Literature I and English Literature II has satisfied the requirement. A student who transfers half the requirement (3 credits) will take either English 201 or English 202 (Literature: Ancient through Renaissance; Literature: Neoclassical to the Present) to complete the requirement. If the transcript evaluator has designated the transfer course as a "literature survey," it has been verified as a survey course. ** History Example: A student who transfers three credits of a history survey course must take either History 101 or History 102 to complete the Monmouth requirement. If the transcript evaluator has designated the course as a "history survey," it has been verified as a survey course. |
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For undergraduate students who attended accredited (by the Commission on Higher Education) two-year community or county colleges, the following applies: 1. Full-time students at accredited community or county colleges who have maintained continuous semester to semester attendance and who graduate in five or fewer semesters in A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. (nursing only) degree programs will be accepted as transfer students at Monmouth University. Provided such students begin their enrollment at Monmouth in the first or second semester immediately following their graduation from the two-year institution, they may elect to follow the Monmouth University curriculum that was in effect at the time they entered the two-year college. Students must request matriculation in the prior catalog by writing the Office of Registration and Records within the first semester of attendance, and requesting the prior catalog for their curriculum. Please be aware that accreditation or state mandate may make a program unavailable. 2. All other graduates of accredited community or county colleges who have earned A.A., A.S., or A.A.S. (nursing only) degrees (full-time students taking more than five semesters to graduate or part-time students) will be accepted as transfer students at Monmouth University. Provided such students begin their enrollment at Monmouth in the first or second semester immediately following their graduation from the two-year institution, they may elect to follow the Monmouth University curriculum that was in effect four semesters prior to their enrollment at Monmouth. |
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For all other undergraduate students who attended accredited (by the Commission on Higher Education) institutions, courses are transferred as follows:
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For undergraduate students who attended non-foreign, non-accredited programs: Courses other than nursing courses will transfer automatically only if there exists a formal document of course equivalencies previously adopted by the University. When a formal document does not exist, courses taken in these non-accredited programs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the appropriate departments to determine acceptability for transfer. In all instances, the conditions of 1–5 above apply. For nursing majors, nursing courses will transfer. Non-nursing majors who have graduated from a diploma nursing school may transfer nursing courses by taking as many as four ACT/PEP tests as specified by the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Monmouth University. Each successfully passed examination may transfer as eight credits of lower-division nursing courses. These credits may apply to the requirements of the major program as applicable. Students should consult with their major department chair for details. |
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For undergraduate students who attended foreign institutions: The Monmouth University Transcript Evaluator will evaluate credentials submitted from foreign institutions. All documents must be translated into English in order to expedite the evaluation process. In all instances, the conditions of 1–5 above apply to foreign courses. |
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For undergraduate students who have served in the military: Students who have completed basic training in any of the Armed Forces will automatically receive one credit in physical education activities, by virtue of that experience and presentation of official discharge documentation. Such students may, at no cost, apply to the physical education faculty for credit-by-examination for PE101, Pathways to Fitness. The physical education faculty will provide assigned readings that the students should review prior to the examination. Upon passing the written examination, the student will receive one transfer credit for PE101. The physical education faculty will notify the Transcript Evaluator of the successful completion of the written examination. The Transcript Evaluator will modify the student's official evaluation to reflect completion of the physical education requirement. Other credits earned while in the military may be considered for transfer credit upon presentation of official discharge documentation to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. |
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Alternative Credit Options CLEP (College Level Examination Program) Monmouth University grants three credits for each of the five General Examinations completed with a minimum score of 52. CLEP exams taken prior to July 1, 2001, require a minimum score of 481. Credit is assigned as follows: English Composition with Essay Examination-English 101; Mathematics Examination-mathematics elective; Natural Sciences Examination-physics elective; Humanities Examination-free elective; Social Science/History Examination-social sciences elective. If the English Composition CLEP exam is taken without essay, then the essay portion must be completed by arrangement with the English Department before the awarding of credit can be considered. In subject matter CLEP examinations, Monmouth University grants credit for one Monmouth University course equivalent to the subject matter covered by the examination when the score is at or above the fiftieth percentile for the CLEP examination. While it is recommended that CLEP examinations be taken before admission to the University, individual exceptions will be considered subject to departmental approval. Credit by Examination Credit by Examination is a process for granting academic credit for a life experience with an academic parallel. The term "life experience" connotes a learning experience equivalent to an academic course in an accredited institution on the college level. Credits obtained by examination are accorded the same status as transfer credit and consequently are not used in the computation of the grade point average. These credits will not be added into the 32 credits needed to fulfill the Monmouth University residency requirement, but may be taken at any time during the student's career at Monmouth. Interested students should apply to the appropriate academic departments. Credits earned for foreign languages cannot be used to satisfy the cross-cultural general education requirement. Details about procedures and fees are available in the Office of Registration and Records. Applied Music Applied Music is an alternative to earning music credits through classroom instruction. The student must complete an applied music form and have it approved by the Music Department. The student may earn as many as six credits in Applied Music and will be awarded the credit after successful completion of the lessons and the payment of the credit by examination fee. Credit for Applied Music will be treated in the same manner as credit by examination (see above). Guidelines are available in the Office of Registration and Records. Prior Learning Assessment Program Students who have been working, managing a home, volunteering in the community, traveling, serving in the military, or studying independently may have acquired some college-level learning from these experiences. It is possible to have this learning evaluated and receive credit. Credit is granted for learning rather than the experience itself, and is awarded when the learning is closely related to the subject matter of a Monmouth course. Students who wish to earn credit for learning from work and life experience will be asked to prepare a portfolio that describes and documents that learning. Additional information is available from the Office of Graduate Admission. |
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Former Students - Readmission to the University Former Monmouth University students who have not attended the University for at least one semester must submit an application for readmission. The designated application fee (non-refundable) must accompany the application. Applications are available in the Office of Undergraduate Admission. If the applicant has attended another institution in the interim, he or she must have an official transcript of credit earned at that institution forwarded to the Office of Admission Processing. Review of the application and the ensuing decision are made by the Admission Committee if the student was in good academic standing at the time he/she left Monmouth. Students who have been academically dismissed may apply for readmission. Review of the application and the ensuing decision are made by the Academic Standards and Review Committee. Previously dismissed students seeking readmission must have been away from the University for one full semester. Students who have been dismissed twice may apply for readmission after a minimum of three years. Application must be made through the Office of Admission Processing early in the semester prior to the proposed semester of attendance. An interview with an admission counselor is required before the student in question can be reviewed by the aforementioned committee. An additional interview with a department chair or faculty representative is recommended. In reviewing applications for readmission the Admission Committee and the Academic Standards and Review Committee will consider both academic and disciplinary records. Students with a history of disciplinary problems may be denied readmission to the University. |
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Former Students - Application for Academic Amnesty Academic amnesty provides former students of Monmouth University an opportunity to improve their grade point averages by extending to them the privileges enjoyed by transfer students. A former student of Monmouth University must be away from the University for at least three years before being eligible to receive academic amnesty. If academic amnesty is granted, credit will be given for all courses with grades of "C" or better and as many courses with grades of "C-," "D+," "D," or "D-" as possible while maintaining a grade point average of 2.00 or better. All courses with "F" grades will be given amnesty. Students who receive veterans educational benefits who are approved for academic amnesty should be aware that they will not be entitled to VA benefits when taking courses that satisfy requirements that were satisfied prior to academic amnesty. Academic amnesty may be granted to a student only once. A student receiving amnesty must still meet the residency requirement by taking the last 32 credits at Monmouth University with a minimum of 16 in the major field. Such students may not be considered for graduation with honors. Under no circumstances will grades earned by a student at Monmouth University be expunged from the student's permanent record or excluded from any transcript sent from Monmouth University. Courses that receive no credit under the grant of amnesty shall not be offered later for fulfillment of any degree requirement and a grade point average adjusted by amnesty shall not be used to determine general honors upon graduation. Evaluation of applications for academic amnesty shall be made by the Academic Standards and Review Committee in consultation with the appropriate departments. The Committee will inform the Registrar of its decision and of courses affected by the granting of amnesty. Applications for academic amnesty may be obtained from the academic departments. |
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Visiting Students Students from other institutions must provide a letter of permission from the home institution. Applications are available from the Office of Admission Processing. Admission as a visiting student does not constitute admission as a regular student. |
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Nontraditional Students - Adult Learners Monmouth University endeavors to support life-long learning by providing services and programs--degree and non-degree, credit and non-credit--that enable non-traditional students to meet their varied educational needs and goals. The Office of Undergraduate Admission assists prospective adult students with the admission process. There are many options open to adult students at Monmouth. Those wishing to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies may choose from courses offered during the day, evening, or weekends. The University also makes special provisions for returning students wishing to resume studies after a long absence from the classroom. Personalized counseling services and individualized transcript evaluations are part of the services offered at Monmouth. |
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Nontraditional Students - Students With Disabilities Monmouth University welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, complying with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any information you provide will be used only by the appropriate office and will not prejudice your application. You are not required to disclose a disability to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Self-identified students who wish to utilize accommodations and services provided by the University must submit recent documentation related to their disability. The information should be provided to the Department of Disability Services for Students or the Office of the Director of Psychological Services and Special Projects. |
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Nontraditional Students - First-Time, Full-Time International Students Applicants for undergraduate admission who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of the United States must satisfy regular admission requirements and procedures. First-time, full-time international students applying for admission and enrollment for the fall semester are strongly encouraged to submit all necessary documents and the deposit by May 1--as Monmouth traditionally fills its freshman class by this date. Applications and deposits received after May 1 will be considered on a space-available basis. The application deadline for the spring semester (beginning in mid-January) is December 1. In general, all international applicants must meet three basic criteria before enrollment. These are: academic ability, English language proficiency, and sufficient financial support. International applicants who have attended school outside of the United States must submit official evidence of secondary school completion and certified original copies of national examinations results where applicable (HSC, GCSE "O" Levels/”A" Levels, HKCE, Abitur, Bachillerato, SPM/STPM, SMA/Ebtanas, etc.). Foreign language documents must be translated into English and certified. Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting scores of at least 525 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) may be substituted for the TOEFL. Monmouth University awards partial tuition assistance to international students based on academic merit; an applicant's grades and TOEFL and/or SAT scores are evaluated in the award process. In order to obtain the Nonimmigrant Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20), all accepted international applicants are required to provide financial documentation in the form of an official bank statement and sponsorship letter attesting that sufficient funds are available to support at least the first year of study at Monmouth. To obtain a copy of the International A |