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S T U D EN T GU I DE TO U N I V ER SI T Y L I FE

2019–2020

Academic Resource Guide and Student Handbook

Student Name

Campus Address

Email Address

Cell Phone

Resident Assistant (RA) Phone

Residential Learning Coordinator (RLC) Phone

College

฀ Arts & Sciences

฀ Business

฀ Engineering

฀ Nursing and Health Professions

฀ Pre-Med

฀ Pre-Dent

฀ Pre-Law

Academic Majors

Academic Minors

Special Programs

฀ Christ College

Major Advisor

Phone

Other Advisor

Phone Phone Phone

Other Frequently Called Numbers:

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฀ MSEED

About the Student Guide to University Life: Academic Resource Guide and Student Handbook Welcome to the 2019-2020 academic year at Valparaiso University! Valparaiso University provides an extraordinarily rich environment for learning and personal growth. Strong academic majors, minors, and study options build intellectual and technical competence. An inviting residential setting and an array of extracurricular and cocurricular activities expand interpersonal skills and enrich the educational experience. A vital Christian ethos in a multicultural context encourages a meaningful personal faith and a genuine concern for others in our community and around the world. The Student Guide to University Life: Academic Resource Guide and Student Handbook is a ready reference for programs, procedures, and policies for these aspects of campus life and more. It is designed with the student in mind – as a user-friendly compilation of information all students need to know to help ensure successful and rewarding college careers. Every community has some regulations, common understandings, and shared values to assure that every person’s rights and privileges are protected. Valparaiso University students are expected to follow and obey all University regulations and local, state, and federal laws, and to take personal responsibility for their conduct and behavior. The statements included in this student handbook, and others in the current Valparaiso University General Catalog, describe orderly procedures for living and learning together at this University, as well as some limits for behavior. By their registration at Valparaiso University, students signify their acceptance of the University’s academic and non-academic rules and procedures. The relationship between the University and its students is not custodial in nature; there is no special relationship with the University created by a student’s enrollment. The University does not assume any duty toward any student that is not otherwise required by operation of law or by the terms of the Student Guide to University Life. In addition, the University reserves the right to amend and/or revise policies and procedures. Please note: It is each student’s responsibility to know academic and student life policies, procedures, and deadlines. Please use the current Valparaiso University General Catalog and this Student Guide to University Life as a guide to smooth academic progress and a satisfying campus experience this year. Refer to them when questions arise about life as a Valparaiso University student. The Student Guide to University Life is only a guide to assist students at the University. Please consult the current Valparaiso University General Catalog, the appropriate offices on campus, and advisors for clarification. Please note: Academic and student life policies, procedures, and deadlines are subject to change. Please review the general counsel web page for the most up-to-date version (valpo.edu/general-counsel).

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Contents General Academic Information .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Valparaiso University Honor Code............................................................................................................................................................ 8 Goal Directed Advising ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 General Education .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Resources ................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 University Libraries ................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Christopher Center for Library & Information Resources .................................................................................................................. 10 Information Technology ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Academic Support Services ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Academic Learning Centers .................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Academic Success Center (ASC) .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Hesse Learning Resource Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 13 Language Resource Center (LRC) ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Judith L. Beumer Writing Center ........................................................................................................................................................ 14 Additional Support Resources ................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Academic Advising .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Graduate Tutoring .............................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Graduate Academic Success ............................................................................................................................................................... 15 Access and Accommodations Resource Center (AARC) ..................................................................................................................... 15 Academic Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Study Abroad Programs .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Study Center Programs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Exchange Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Affiliate Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Short-term Programs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Non-Valpo Programs .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Internships and Co-ops ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Internships .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Co-Op Positions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 17 Cooperative Education ........................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Benefits of Co-op ................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Participation in Co-op ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Getting Started with Co-op................................................................................................................................................................. 18 IN Advance ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Summer Sessions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Advantages of Summer Sessions ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Structure of the Summer Session ....................................................................................................................................................... 19 3

Credit Hour Limits ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Academic Checkpoints ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Important Academic Deadlines .............................................................................................................................................................. 21 4-Week Freshman Checkpoint ............................................................................................................................................................... 21 Freshman Mid-Semester Grades ............................................................................................................................................................ 21 Notice of Unsatisfactory Academic Performance ................................................................................................................................... 21 Final Examinations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 DataVU ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Logging into DataVU ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21 GPA Calculation ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 22 To Project a GPA: ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Adding/Dropping Courses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Class Attendance .................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Withdrawal from Courses ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Petitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24 Withdrawal from the University ............................................................................................................................................................. 24 Leave of Absence .................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Grade Grievance ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25 International Students ............................................................................................................................................................................ 25 College of Arts and Sciences ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Core Requirements ................................................................................................................................................................................. 26 The Valparaiso Core Course ................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Exploratory Studies 150 (GS 150): ...................................................................................................................................................... 27 Envision Exploratory Program ................................................................................................................................................................ 27 First-Year Planning.................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 Plan of Study Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................ 28 DataVU ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Residence Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Credit and GPA Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................ 29 Transfer Students ............................................................................................................................................................................... 29 College of Business ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 AACSB Accreditation............................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Professional Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................................ 30 Admission/Transfer into the College of Business ................................................................................................................................... 30 Business Degree Programs ..................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Double Majors for Business Students..................................................................................................................................................... 31 4

Minors for Business Students ................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Assessment Center ................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 College of Engineering ................................................................................................................................................................................ 32 Accreditation .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Valparaiso University International Engineering Programs (VIEP) ......................................................................................................... 32 Cooperative Education ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Order of the Engineer ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33 College of Nursing and Health Professions................................................................................................................................................. 34 Introduction............................................................................................................................................................................................ 34 Historical Background ............................................................................................................