Walden University Student Handbook

Walden University

Walden University Student Handbook

2016?2017

Welcome to the Student

Handbook

Information in this version of the Walden University Student Handbook is effective as of August 29, 2016 unless otherwise noted.

Section 1. Introduction Section 2. About Walden University Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities Section 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment Section 5. Tuition and Financial Aid Section 6. Academic Progress and Grading Policies Section 7. Learning Modalities and Resources Section 8. Student Support Services

Walden University practices a policy of nondiscrimination in admission to, access to, and employment in its programs and activities. Walden does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion or creed, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status.

Walden is committed to providing barrier-free access to its educational services and makes appropriate and reasonable accommodations when necessary. Students requesting accommodations per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must contact the Office of Disability Services at disability@waldenu.edu.

Walden University publications, including the Catalog and Student Handbook, represent current curricula, educational plans, offerings, requirements, tuition, and fees. These may be modified or discontinued from time to time in the university's sole discretion to carry out the university's purposes and objectives. Neither the provisions of this document, nor the acceptance of students through registration and enrollment in the university, constitutes a contract or an offer of a contract.

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Contents

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Section 1. Introduction.................................................................................................................... 1

A Message for Students ............................................................................................................... 1 Welcome to Walden University............................................................................................... 1

About the Student Handbook .......................................................................................................... 2

Navigation ................................................................................................................................... 2 Content ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Walden Offices ............................................................................................................................ 2 How to Use This Handbook ........................................................................................................ 3

To access the 2016-2017 Walden University Catalog............................................................. 3 Feedback .................................................................................................................................. 3 Disability Services ................................................................................................................... 4 Where to Look ............................................................................................................................. 4

What's New? (August 2016) ........................................................................................................... 6

Section 2. About Walden University .............................................................................................. 8

About Walden University............................................................................................................ 8 History ......................................................................................................................................... 9 Vision, Mission, and Goals ....................................................................................................... 12

Vision..................................................................................................................................... 12 Mission .................................................................................................................................. 12 Goals ...................................................................................................................................... 13 University Outcomes ............................................................................................................. 13 University Values .................................................................................................................. 13 Values ........................................................................................................................................ 13 Quality ................................................................................................................................... 14 Integrity.................................................................................................................................. 14 Student-Centeredness ............................................................................................................ 14 College and School Mission and Vision Statements ................................................................. 14 Center for General Education Mission and Vision ................................................................ 14 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision ............... 15 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision.................................................................... 15 School of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ..................................................................... 16 School of Nursing Mission and Vision.................................................................................. 16 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision ............................................. 16 School of Management Mission and Vision.......................................................................... 17 School of Information Systems and Technology Mission and Vision .................................. 17 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mission and Vision ........................................... 17 School of Counseling and Social Service Mission and Vision.............................................. 18 Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services............................................ 18 School of Psychology Mission and Vision............................................................................ 19

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School of Public Policy and Administration Mission and Vision ......................................... 19 Social Change ............................................................................................................................ 20 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 20 Licensure ................................................................................................................................... 21 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 25

Privacy Policy........................................................................................................................ 25 Do-Not-Call Policy................................................................................................................ 25 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers .................................................................................. 27 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................ 27 Copyright Statement .............................................................................................................. 27 Link Policy and Disclaimer ................................................................................................... 27 Warranty and Other Disclaimers ........................................................................................... 28 University Outcomes ................................................................................................................. 28 Walden Awards and Honoraria ................................................................................................. 29 Presentation Honoraria .......................................................................................................... 29 Undergraduate Academic Recognition.................................................................................. 30 Undergraduate Latin Honors ................................................................................................. 30 Walden Awards ..................................................................................................................... 31

Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities .................................................................. 33

Student Conduct and Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 33 Drug and Alcohol Policy ....................................................................................................... 33 Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................... 34 Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations .................................................................. 38

Professional Conduct ................................................................................................................. 43 Student Professional Conduct Policy..................................................................................... 43 Confidentiality ....................................................................................................................... 45

Student Guidelines for the Classroom ....................................................................................... 45 Student Attendance and Engagement .................................................................................... 45 Student Responsibility for Technology ................................................................................. 50

Walden's Grading Policy ........................................................................................................... 52 Late Assignments................................................................................................................... 52 Incomplete Grades for Graduate and Undergraduate Students ............................................. 53

Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints .................................................... 54 Petitions for Policy Exceptions.............................................................................................. 55

Changes to Personal Information .............................................................................................. 55 Student Education Records........................................................................................................ 56

Notification of FERPA Rights ............................................................................................... 56 Disclosure of Student and Alumni Information..................................................................... 57 Student Address, Telephone, and Name Change Requests ................................................... 58 Student Identification Cards .................................................................................................. 58

Section 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment ........................................................ 59

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .......................................................................... 59 At-A-Glance Calendar ........................................................................................................... 59 Quarter-Based Programs........................................................................................................ 60 Semester-Based Programs ..................................................................................................... 65

Registration Policies .................................................................................................................. 69

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Course Registration ............................................................................................................... 69 Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 71

Misrepresentation of Credentials ........................................................................................... 71 Second Graduate Degree ....................................................................................................... 71 Admission Requirements........................................................................................................... 72 Additional policies:................................................................................................................ 72 Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students ....................................... 72 Certificate Admission Requirements ..................................................................................... 74 Doctoral Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 75 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 75 Master's Admission Requirements ........................................................................................ 76 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements....................................................................... 76 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements.............................................................. 77 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements .............................................................. 77 Reading K?12 Endorsement Requirements ........................................................................... 78 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements ............................................................... 79 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership ............................................... 79 College of Health Sciences .................................................................................................... 91 School of Nursing .................................................................................................................. 91 College of Management and Technology.............................................................................. 95 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................... 96 Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions............................... 98 Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program............................. 100 Changing Degree Programs ................................................................................................. 100 Conditional Admission ........................................................................................................ 101 Deferring Admission ........................................................................................................... 103 English Proficiency.............................................................................................................. 104 Gaining Readmission........................................................................................................... 104 Minimum Credit Requirements for Academic Programs .................................................... 108 Non-Degree-Seeking Students............................................................................................. 108 Prior Learning Credit ........................................................................................................... 109 Transfer of Credit ................................................................................................................ 117 Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) Programs........................................................................... 118 KAM Transfer Credit .......................................................................................................... 120 Transfer From the Military or by Exams ............................................................................. 142 Reconsideration of an Evaluation........................................................................................ 143 Post-Admission Transfer of Credit Review......................................................................... 143 Transfer of Credit Appeal .................................................................................................... 144 Policy Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 144 University Transfer Requirements....................................................................................... 144 Doctoral Residency Waiver ................................................................................................. 145 Walden University Credit Hour Policy................................................................................ 146 Enrollment Requirements ........................................................................................................ 148 Certificate Time to Completion ........................................................................................... 148 Continuous Enrollment Policy............................................................................................. 148 Enrollment Options ................................................................................................................. 149 Enrollment Status................................................................................................................. 149

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