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Volume 56 Effective July 1, 2022 Through June 30, 2023

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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

ONLINE ACADEMIC CATALOG

Volume 56 July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 catalog

"As we move to meet the educational needs of working adults in a mobile society, our conception of the university must extend beyond place and embrace process. An adult university cannot be campus bound, rather its borders must be defined by the lives of

its students."

Dr. John G. Sperling Founder

Information contained in this catalog is subject to change at the discretion of the University of Phoenix without prior notification. Unless specifically stated otherwise in a particular Catalog policy, in the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the informa-

tion contained in this catalog and any other material, the information contained in the catalog shall take precedence. The University of Phoenix is not responsible for information or claims made by individuals not affiliated with the University that is

contrary to University of Phoenix published material.

Annual Security Report Notice The University of Phoenix annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported Clery Act crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes information on the sex offender registry, institutional policies and programs concerning alcohol and other drugs, crime prevention measures, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and other related matters. The annual security report is available at . If you'd like a paper copy of the report, please contact a Cam-

pus Safety Coordinator to request one.

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UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX .......................................................................................................................... 1 Official School Colors ...................................................................................................................... 1 Ownership Information..................................................................................................................... 1 Our Mission Statement .................................................................................................................... 1 Our Purpose .................................................................................................................................... 1 Accreditation and Affiliations............................................................................................................ 2 Academic Programs, Facilities and Instructional Personnel Information ......................................... 3 Academic Programs ........................................................................................................................ 3 University Program Lifecycle ........................................................................................................... 3 University Library ............................................................................................................................. 4 Current Resources of the University Library.................................................................................... 4

THE UNIVERSITY'S TEACHING AND LEARNING MODEL........................................................................ 5 Active Learning ................................................................................................................................ 5 Collaboration.................................................................................................................................... 5 Emphasis on Application and Relevance ........................................................................................ 5 University Learning Goals................................................................................................................ 5 Curriculum ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Awarding Credit Hours..................................................................................................................... 6 Access and Convenience of Time and Place .................................................................................. 7 Program Format............................................................................................................................... 7 Class Size........................................................................................................................................ 7 Learning Teams............................................................................................................................... 7 Technology Enhanced Courses....................................................................................................... 8 Faculty ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Employee Screening........................................................................................................................ 8 Student Technology Recommendations and Competencies ........................................................... 8 MyPhoenix: Student Portal ............................................................................................................ 10 Classroom Recording Policy.......................................................................................................... 10 Institutional Assessment Policy ..................................................................................................... 10 Competency-Based Education Programs and Courses ................................................................ 11

UNIVERSITY POLICIES.............................................................................................................................. 13 Course Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................. 13 Leave of Absence .......................................................................................................................... 14 University Withdrawal .................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Program Re-Entry ......................................................................................................... 15 Holiday Calendar ........................................................................................................................... 15 Course Equivalencies .................................................................................................................... 15 Course Cancellation ...................................................................................................................... 16 Directed Study Information ............................................................................................................ 16 Concurrent Enrollment................................................................................................................... 16 Multiple University Credentials ...................................................................................................... 16 Maximum Credit Limits .................................................................................................................. 17 Course Credits............................................................................................................................... 17

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Student Identification ..................................................................................................................... 17 Name and Social Security Number Changes ................................................................................ 17 Letter Request ............................................................................................................................... 17 Forms............................................................................................................................................. 18 Record Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 18 Course Audit Policy........................................................................................................................ 18 Servicemember Readmission ........................................................................................................ 18 Military Deployment ....................................................................................................................... 19 Transient Student Policy ................................................................................................................ 20 Preferred Transfer Institution Policy Exceptions ............................................................................ 20 Acceptable Transfer Activity .......................................................................................................... 20 Evaluation of Transfer Activity ....................................................................................................... 20 Approved Institutional Accrediting Bodies for Transfer Activities and Admission Requirements... 22 Course Waivers ............................................................................................................................. 22 College Articulation Agreement ..................................................................................................... 22 Do Not Call Policies ....................................................................................................................... 22 Institutional Review Board ............................................................................................................. 22 Research, Scholarship, and Surveys............................................................................................. 23 COVID-19 Related Interim Policy Exceptions................................................................................ 24

CONSUMER INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 25 ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX ............................................................................................... 25 Accreditation, Licensures, Reviews and Approvals ....................................................................... 25 General Contact Information.......................................................................................................... 27 Student Demographics, Metrics and Outcomes ............................................................................ 27 Graduation Rates........................................................................................................................... 28 Retention Rates ............................................................................................................................. 29 Student Diversity............................................................................................................................ 30 Title II of Higher Education Act-Academic Year 2017-2018........................................................... 32 Federal Financial Aid Application Process..................................................................................... 33 Federal, State and Institutional Financial Aid Programs ................................................................ 33 Victims of Natural Disaster............................................................................................................. 34 Grant Programs ............................................................................................................................. 34 Scholarships .................................................................................................................................. 35 University Tuition Adjustments....................................................................................................... 36 Loans ............................................................................................................................................. 36 Financial Aid Awarding .................................................................................................................. 38 Cost of Attendance ........................................................................................................................ 39 Grade-Level Determination............................................................................................................ 40 Verification ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Professional Judgment .................................................................................................................. 40 Conflicting Information ................................................................................................................... 41 Other Resources............................................................................................................................ 41 Satisfactory Academic Progress .................................................................................................... 41 Student Financial Responsibilities, Policies and Options .............................................................. 41 Financial Policies ........................................................................................................................... 42 Tuition Refund Policy ..................................................................................................................... 42 Financial Options ........................................................................................................................... 43

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