2017 2018 Walden University Student Handbook

Walden University

2017?2018 Walden University Student Handbook

March 2018

Welcome to the Student Handbook

Information in this version of the Walden University Student Handbook is effective as of February 26, 2018 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

Welcome to the Student Handbook ............................................................................................. ii Contents .................................................................................................................................. iii

What's New? (February 2018)................................................................................................ xi

Section 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 A Message for Students ............................................................................................................ 1 About the Student Handbook .................................................................................................. 2 Navigation............................................................................................................................... 2 Content ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Walden Offices .......................................................................................................................... 2 Feedback ................................................................................................................................. 3

Section 2. About Walden University ........................................................................................... 6 About Walden University ......................................................................................................... 6 History..................................................................................................................................... 7 Vision, Mission, and Goals ..................................................................................................... 11 Vision.................................................................................................................................... 11 Mission.................................................................................................................................. 11 Goals ..................................................................................................................................... 11 University Outcomes............................................................................................................. 11 University Values .................................................................................................................... 12 Values.................................................................................................................................... 12 Quality................................................................................................................................... 12 Integrity................................................................................................................................. 12 Student-Centeredness............................................................................................................ 12 University Outcomes............................................................................................................. 13 College and School Mission and Vision State ments............................................................. 13 Center for General Education Mission and Vision ............................................................... 13 The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership Mission and Vision .............. 14 College of Health Sciences Mission and Vision ................................................................... 14 College of Management and Technology Mission and Vision............................................. 15 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mission and Vision .......................................... 16 The Master of Social Work Mission Statement .................................................................... 17 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Mission and Vision .......................................... 17 School of Public Policy and Administration Mission and Vision ........................................ 18 Social Change .......................................................................................................................... 19 Accreditation ........................................................................................................................... 19 Licensure .................................................................................................................................. 20 California .............................................................................................................................. 21 Florida ................................................................................................................................... 22 Illinois ................................................................................................................................... 22 Indiana................................................................................................................................... 22 Iowa....................................................................................................................................... 22 Kansas ................................................................................................................................... 23 Kentucky ............................................................................................................................... 23 Maryland ............................................................................................................................... 23

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Minnesota.............................................................................................................................. 23 Oregon................................................................................................................................... 23 Pennsylvania ......................................................................................................................... 23 South Carolina....................................................................................................................... 24 Tennessee .............................................................................................................................. 24 Texas ..................................................................................................................................... 24 Washington ........................................................................................................................... 25 Legal Information ................................................................................................................... 25 Privacy Policy ....................................................................................................................... 25 Do-Not-Call Policy ............................................................................................................... 26 Trademarks, Copyright, and Disclaimers ............................................................................. 27 Walden Awards and Honoraria............................................................................................. 29 UVM Dual Degree................................................................................................................... 33 Dual Degree .......................................................................................................................... 33

Section 3. Student Expectations and Responsibilities.............................................................. 34 Student Conduct and Responsibilities .................................................................................. 34 Drug and Alcohol Policy ...................................................................................................... 35 Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................... 35 Review Process for Code of Conduct Violations ................................................................. 39 Student Appeals and Grievances........................................................................................... 41 Professional Competence ...................................................................................................... 44 Student Guidelines for the Classroom .................................................................................. 46 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................... 46 Student Attendance and Engagement ................................................................................... 47 Confidentiality ...................................................................................................................... 51 Student Responsibility for Technology ................................................................................ 51 Walden's Grading Policy...................................................................................................... 53 Process for Petitions, Appeals, Grievances, and Complaints ............................................... 55 Student Education Records ................................................................................................... 56 Changes to Personal Information.......................................................................................... 56 Notification of FERPA Rights .............................................................................................. 57 Disclosure of Student and Alumni Information .................................................................... 58 Student Identification Cards.................................................................................................. 59 Student Address, Telephone, and Name Change Requests .................................................. 59

Section 4. Acade mic Calendar, Admission, and Enrollment .................................................. 60 Quarter-Based Programs ....................................................................................................... 60 2017?2018............................................................................................................................. 60 Semester-Based Programs ...................................................................................................... 64 2017?2018............................................................................................................................. 64 Registration Policies................................................................................................................ 69 Course Registration............................................................................................................... 69 Admission Policies................................................................................................................ 70 Admission Require ments........................................................................................................ 71 Bachelor's Admission Requirements: New and Transfer Students ...................................... 72 Doctoral Admission Requirements ....................................................................................... 73 Education Specialist Admission Requirements .................................................................... 74

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Master's Admission Requirements ....................................................................................... 74 Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ..................................................................... 75 Post-Doctoral Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................. 75 Post-Master's Certificate Admission Requirements ............................................................. 76 Reading K?12 Endorsement Requirements .......................................................................... 76 Certificate Admission Requirements .................................................................................... 77 Additional Academic Unit/Program Requirements .............................................................. 78 School of Health Sciences ..................................................................................................... 89 School of Nursing.................................................................................................................. 92 College of Management and Technology ............................................................................. 93 School of Information Systems and Technology ................................................................... 93 School of Management.......................................................................................................... 94 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ........................................................................... 95 Applicants With Degrees and Coursework From Non-U.S. Institutions .............................. 97 Graduate Students ............................................................................................................... 100 Conditional Admission ....................................................................................................... 100 Deferring Admission........................................................................................................... 102 English Proficiency............................................................................................................. 103 Gaining Readmission .......................................................................................................... 104 Wait Time After Denial ...................................................................................................... 106 Minimum Credit Requirements for Academic Programs ................................................... 106 Non-Degree-Seeking Students ............................................................................................ 107 Prior Learning Credit .......................................................................................................... 108 Credit by Examination ........................................................................................................ 108 Credit Limitations ............................................................................................................... 114 Transfer Equivalency for Professional Certifications Recognized by Professional Organizations, Components of Professional Certifications, ACE-Approved Training Programs, U.S. Military Training ....................................................................................... 116 Accelerate Into Master's (AIM) Programs ......................................................................... 118 Enrollment Options .............................................................................................................. 147 Enrollment Status ................................................................................................................ 147 Maximum Course Registration Limit ................................................................................. 148 Minimum Credits Earned at Walden Toward Bachelor's Degree ...................................... 149 Minimum Years of Enrollment at Walden Toward Graduate Degrees .............................. 149 Enrollment Verification ...................................................................................................... 149 Enrollment Verification........................................................................................................ 150

Section 5. Tuition and Financial Aid ....................................................................................... 151 Semester-Based Programs for 2017?2018 (Tuitions and Fees)........................................ 151 Quarter-Based Programs for 2017?2018 ............................................................................ 158 Doctoral Residency Waive r.................................................................................................. 171 Credit Hour Policy ................................................................................................................ 172 Walden University Credit Hour Policy............................................................................... 172 Payment Deadlines and Policies .......................................................................................... 173 Bursar Hold ......................................................................................................................... 174 Financial Suspension .......................................................................................................... 174 Special Policies ................................................................................................................... 175

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