2018 2019 Walden University Student Handbook

Walden University

2018?2019 Walden University Student Handbook

March 2019

Catalog Home

Welcome to the Student Handbook

Information in this version of the Walden University Student Handbook is effective as of February 25, 2019, 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 is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, .

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@mail.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

Catalog Home .................................................................................................................................. i

Welcome to the Student Handbook.............................................................................................. i

Contents .......................................................................................................................................... ii

What's New? (February 2019) ..................................................................................................... viii

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

A Message for Students............................................................................................................... 1 Welcome to Walden University 2018?2019 ............................................................................... 1 About the Student Handbook ...................................................................................................... 2

Navigation................................................................................................................................. 2 Content ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Walden Offices ......................................................................................................................... 2 Where to Look............................................................................................................................. 3

Section 2. About Walden University .............................................................................................. 6

About Walden University............................................................................................................ 6 History ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Vision, Mission, and Goals ....................................................................................................... 10

Vision ...................................................................................................................................... 10 Mission.................................................................................................................................... 11 Goals ....................................................................................................................................... 11 University Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 11 University Values ...................................................................................................................... 12 Values ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Quality..................................................................................................................................... 12 Integrity................................................................................................................................... 12 Student-Centeredness.............................................................................................................. 12 College and School Mission and Vision Statements................................................................. 13 Center for General Education Mission and Vision ................................................................. 13 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision ................ 13 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision..................................................................... 14 School of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ...................................................................... 14 School of Nursing Mission and Vision ................................................................................... 14 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision............................................... 15 School of Information Systems and Technology Mission and Vision ................................... 15 School of Management Mission and Vision ........................................................................... 15 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mission and Vision ............................................ 16 School of Counseling and Social Service Mission and Vision............................................... 16 School of Psychology Mission and Vision ............................................................................. 16 School of Public Policy and Administration Mission and Vision .......................................... 17 Barbara Solomon School of Social Work and Human Services ............................................. 17 Social Change............................................................................................................................ 18 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................. 18 State Authorization and International Approval Statements ..................................................... 19

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State Authorization Statements............................................................................................... 19 California ................................................................................................................................ 20 Florida ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Georgia.................................................................................................................................... 21 Illinois ..................................................................................................................................... 21 Indiana..................................................................................................................................... 22 Iowa......................................................................................................................................... 22 Kansas ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Kentucky ................................................................................................................................. 22 Maryland ................................................................................................................................. 22 Minnesota................................................................................................................................ 22 Oregon..................................................................................................................................... 23 Pennsylvania ........................................................................................................................... 23 South Carolina ........................................................................................................................ 23 Texas ....................................................................................................................................... 23 Washington, DC...................................................................................................................... 24 Washington ............................................................................................................................. 24 International Approval Statements ......................................................................................... 24 The Bahamas........................................................................................................................... 24 Jamaica.................................................................................................................................... 25 Legal Information...................................................................................................................... 25 Privacy Policy ......................................................................................................................... 25 Personal Information............................................................................................................... 25 Other Information ................................................................................................................... 29 Security ................................................................................................................................... 32 Choices and Access................................................................................................................. 32 Retention Period...................................................................................................................... 34 Third Party Services................................................................................................................ 34 Third Party Advertising .......................................................................................................... 34 Use of Services by Minors ...................................................................................................... 35 Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Transfer .................................................................................. 35 Third Party Payment Service .................................................................................................. 35 Updates to This Privacy Policy............................................................................................... 35 Contacting Walden.................................................................................................................. 35 Additional Information for Individuals in the EEA ................................................................ 36 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers.................................................................................. 36 Trademarks ............................................................................................................................. 36 Copyright Statement ............................................................................................................... 36 Link Policy and Disclaimer .................................................................................................... 36 Warranty and Other Disclaimers ............................................................................................ 37 Walden Awards and Honoraria ................................................................................................. 37 Honoraria for Research Publications and Presentations ......................................................... 37 Undergraduate Academic Recognition ................................................................................... 38 Honorary Degrees ................................................................................................................... 39 Walden Awards....................................................................................................................... 40 UVM Dual Degree .................................................................................................................... 41 Dual Degree ............................................................................................................................ 41

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Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities .................................................................. 42

Student Conduct and Responsibilities....................................................................................... 42 Drug and Alcohol Policy ........................................................................................................ 42 Code of Conduct ..................................................................................................................... 43 Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations ................................................................... 47 Student Appeals and Grievances ............................................................................................ 49 Professional Competence........................................................................................................ 53 Confidentiality ........................................................................................................................ 54

Student Guidelines for the Classroom....................................................................................... 55 Student Attendance and Engagement ..................................................................................... 55 Class Participation Requirement............................................................................................. 55 Ongoing Attendance and Engagement.................................................................................... 56 Participation in Online Discussion.......................................................................................... 58 Student Responsibility for Technology .................................................................................. 59 Student Responsibility for Technology Backup Plan ............................................................. 60 Walden's Grading Policy ........................................................................................................ 61 Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints ................................................. 62 Petitions for Policy Exceptions ............................................................................................... 63 Student Education Records ..................................................................................................... 64

Section 4. Academic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment........................................................ 68

Academic Calendar and Registration Policies .......................................................................... 68 At-A-Glance Calendar ............................................................................................................ 68 Quarter-Based Programs ......................................................................................................... 69 Semester-Based Programs ...................................................................................................... 73 Registration Policies ............................................................................................................... 77

Admission Policies .................................................................................................................... 80 Misrepresentation of Credentials ............................................................................................ 80 Second Graduate Degree......................................................................................................... 81

Admission Requirements .......................................................................................................... 81 Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students......................................... 82 Certificate Admission Requirements ...................................................................................... 83 Doctoral Admission Requirements ......................................................................................... 84 Education Specialist Admission Requirements ...................................................................... 84 Master's Admission Requirements.......................................................................................... 85 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements........................................................................ 85 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................... 86 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................... 86 Reading K?12 Endorsement Requirements ............................................................................ 87 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements ................................................................ 87 Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions.............................. 108 Changing Concentrations or Specializations Within a Degree Program .............................. 110 Changing Degree Programs .................................................................................................. 110 Conditional Admission ......................................................................................................... 111 Deferring Admission............................................................................................................. 113 English Proficiency............................................................................................................... 113 Gaining Readmission ............................................................................................................ 114 Minimum Credit Requirements for Academic Programs ..................................................... 118

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