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Re-Admission Appeal Enrollment Acceptance of Transfer Credit Attendance Policy Auditing of Classes Change of Address, Phone Number, Email, Name and/or Major Class Availability and Cancellation Class Preparation Class Standing Classification of Students, Terms, and Courses Concurrent Enrollment Correspondence Credits CU Connect Dean’s List Office of Student Success Degree Completion Educational Goals Educational Opportunities Enrollment Certification/Verification Instruction Schedule Final Examinations Final Term Grades Foreign Language Policy General Education Core (GEC) Grading System and Quality Points Graduate/Professional School Preparation Graduation Requirements Graduation and Transfer Evaluations Graduation with Honors Intent to Graduate Career Services Internship and Practicum Experiences Non-Traditional Course Credit Prerequisites Procedures for Approval and Implementation of Academic Policies Registration Policy Records Maintenance Regular Examinations and Related Assignments Release of Information Repeating Courses Role of Academic Administrators Second Degree Programs Semester Hours Required for Undergraduate Majors Transcript Requests Use of English Withdrawals Edward A. Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions Intercollegiate Athletics Courses Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2017 Semester Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2018 Semester Catalog Links Catalog Home Catalog Site Map All Catalogs Share 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog » Academic Affairs » Academic Status » Probation, Suspension, Dismissal, and Good Standing Probation, Suspension, Dismissal, and Good Standing A student will be placed on academic probation if his/her cumulative GPA of course work taken at Cumberland University is below the criteria listed as “Good Standing.” Good Standing is used as an indication of a student’s academic standing with the University. Any work taken at another college or university during the period of non-enrollment (one academic year) due to academic suspension will not be accepted for transfer credit toward fulfilling degree requirements at Cumberland University.

Academic Integrity Policy Academic Status Enrollment Acceptance of Transfer Credit Attendance Policy Auditing of Classes Change of Address, Phone Number, Email, Name and/or Major Class Availability and Cancellation Class Preparation Class Standing Classification of Students, Terms, and Courses Concurrent Enrollment Correspondence Credits CU Connect Dean’s List Office of Student Success Degree Completion Educational Goals Educational Opportunities Enrollment Certification/Verification Instruction Schedule Final Examinations Final Term Grades Foreign Language Policy General Education Core (GEC) Grading System and Quality Points Graduate/Professional School Preparation Graduation Requirements Graduation and Transfer Evaluations Graduation with Honors Intent to Graduate Career Services Internship and Practicum Experiences Non-Traditional Course Credit Prerequisites Procedures for Approval and Implementation of Academic Policies Registration Policy Records Maintenance Regular Examinations and Related Assignments Release of Information Repeating Courses Role of Academic Administrators Second Degree Programs Semester Hours Required for Undergraduate Majors Transcript Requests Use of English Withdrawals Edward A. Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions Intercollegiate Athletics Courses Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2017 Semester Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2018 Semester Catalog Links Catalog Home Catalog Site Map All Catalogs Share 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog » Academic Affairs Academic Affairs The University Catalog contains all academic policies pertaining to students enrolled at the University.

Student Academic Conduct Code Academic Status Enrollment Acceptance of Transfer Credit Attendance Policy Auditing of Classes Change of Address, Phone Number, Email, Name and/or Major Class Availability and Cancellation Class Preparation Class Standing Classification of Students, Terms, and Courses Concurrent Enrollment Correspondence Credits CU Connect Dean’s List Office of Student Success Degree Completion Educational Goals Educational Opportunities Enrollment Certification/Verification Instruction Schedule Final Examinations Final Term Grades Foreign Language Policy General Education Core (GEC) Grading System and Quality Points Graduate/Professional School Preparation Graduation Requirements Graduation and Transfer Evaluations Graduation with Honors Intent to Graduate Career Services Internship and Practicum Experiences Non-Traditional Course Credit Prerequisites Procedures for Approval and Implementation of Academic Policies Registration Policy Records Maintenance Regular Examinations and Related Assignments Release of Information Repeating Courses Role of Academic Administrators Second Degree Programs Semester Hours Required for Undergraduate Majors Transcript Requests Use of English Withdrawals Edward A. Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions Intercollegiate Athletics Courses Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2017 Semester Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2018 Semester Catalog Links Catalog Home Catalog Site Map All Catalogs Share 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog » Academic Affairs » Academic Integrity Policy Academic Integrity Policy Academic Integrity Board The Academic Integrity Board is comprised of a minimum of four faculty members and one non-invested full time student.

Probation, Suspension, Dismissal, and Good Standing Enrollment Acceptance of Transfer Credit Attendance Policy Auditing of Classes Change of Address, Phone Number, Email, Name and/or Major Class Availability and Cancellation Class Preparation Class Standing Classification of Students, Terms, and Courses Concurrent Enrollment Correspondence Credits CU Connect Dean’s List Office of Student Success Degree Completion Educational Goals Educational Opportunities Enrollment Certification/Verification Instruction Schedule Final Examinations Final Term Grades Foreign Language Policy General Education Core (GEC) Grading System and Quality Points Graduate/Professional School Preparation Graduation Requirements Graduation and Transfer Evaluations Graduation with Honors Intent to Graduate Career Services Internship and Practicum Experiences Non-Traditional Course Credit Prerequisites Procedures for Approval and Implementation of Academic Policies Registration Policy Records Maintenance Regular Examinations and Related Assignments Release of Information Repeating Courses Role of Academic Administrators Second Degree Programs Semester Hours Required for Undergraduate Majors Transcript Requests Use of English Withdrawals Edward A. Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions Intercollegiate Athletics Courses Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2017 Semester Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2018 Semester Catalog Links Catalog Home Catalog Site Map All Catalogs Share 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog » Academic Affairs » Academic Status Academic Status This term is used as an indication of a student’s academic standing with the University.

Acceptance of Transfer Credit Normally, Cumberland University accepts transfer credits from all institutions of higher learning that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, or a similar body of a recognized regional accrediting agency. International students must submit their official transcripts to an evaluation agency that is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) for translation, evaluation, and to provide a cumulative grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Examples of agencies offering these evaluation services include, but are not limited to World Educational Services (WES), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (JS&A) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). For transfer credits to be accepted, they must appear on an official sealed transcript of the institution granting the credits. The following policies apply to acceptance of transfer credit: No more than 90 total semester hours of transfer credit from all institutions will be accepted toward completion of a baccalaureate degree at Cumberland University. A maximum of 70 semester hours may be accepted for transfer credit from a junior and/or community college. At least 25% of the upper division (300-400 numbered courses) degree requirements must be earned at Cumberland University. A student transferring into Cumberland University must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Only courses in which a “C” or higher has been earned may be accepted for transfer credit. Developmental and remedial classes taken at institutions other than Cumberland University will not be accepted. Cumberland University reserves the right to determine course equivalency regarding acceptance of transfer academic credits. Cumberland University does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, ACTFL, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution. Cumberland University reserves the right to request and review original scores before granting credit for any type of examination. Scores from any examination must meet Cumberland University’s standards for credit. Cumberland University’s minimum scores for credit for examination can be found in other sections of the Cumberland University Undergraduate Catalog.

Examples include Advanced Placement credit, Experiential Learning credit, credit by examination, credit for outstanding ACT scores, and/or military credit. This credit is not calculated for purposes of admission to and is apart from any transferred credit awarded during the admission process for courses completed at other institutions. This coursework is evaluated according to Cumberland University’s transfer credit policy . Credit will not be awarded for any exam or course content for which a student has previously received credit or if a student has previously completed advanced study beyond the level to be covered by the exam.

Credit by examination may not total more than 30 credit hours (or 25% of the total credits) submitted for a degree. Cumberland does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution.

The maximum amount of correspondence and/or credit by examination allowed is one-fourth of the total number of credits required for a degree.

Credit by Examination Cumberland University accepts the American Council of Education’s recommended score on a scaled score of 50 for granting credit for courses. Please visit the Cumberland University website for additional CLEP examination information or contact the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC). CLEP Credit In Lieu of Courses at Cumberland University Composition and Literature American Literature 3 ENG 216 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 3 ENG 215 Composition 3 ENG 101 English Literature 3 ENG 216 Social Sciences and History American Government 3 POLSC 223 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 PSY 212 History of the United States II: 1865 to Present 3 HIS 202 Human Growth and Development 3 PSY 211 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 ECON 241 Principles of Microeconomics 3 ECON 242 Introduction to Psychology 3 PSY 201 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 221 Science and Mathematics College Algebra 3 MATH 111 Algebra-Trigonometry, College 3 MATH 111 General Biology 4 BIO 111 Calculus with Elementary Functions 4 MATH 121 General Chemistry 8 CHEM 111 , 112 Trigonometry 3 MATH 112 Business Principles of Accounting 6 ACC 211 , 212 Introduction to Business Law 3 BUA 340 Information Systems and Computer Applications 3 CIS 300 Principles of Management 3 MGT 363 Principles of Marketing 3 MKT 362 To be eligible to take a CLEP Examination, a student must not have been enrolled in the class for which the student wants to receive credit for a period of time longer than the drop date to receive a grade of “W” (the student must have dropped the class before he/she would have received a grade of “WP” or “WF”). CLEP tests may be repeated within the guidelines of the College Level Examination Program. Cumberland grants university credit in select courses to students who pass a comprehensive examination. Students seeking credit by special examination will be tested over all components of the course. All credit by special examination is governed by the following guidelines:

Students may transfer six hours in any recognized language taken at an accredited institution, as long as it is six hours in the same language and subject to CU’s standards for transfer credit.

The honors category is calculated on the combined cumulative grade point average of all accepted college transfer credit hours and Cumberland University course work at the end of the semester preceding the commencement ceremony.

Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Non-traditional coursework is evaluated according to Cumberland University‘s transfer credit policy . Credit will not be awarded for any exam or course content for which a student has previously attempted college/university credit or if a student has previously completed advanced study beyond the content level covered by the exam.

Examples include Advanced Placement credit, Experiential Learning credit, credit by examination, credit for outstanding ACT scores, and/or military credit. This credit is not calculated for purposes of admission to and is apart from any transferred credit awarded during the admission process for courses completed at other institutions. This coursework is evaluated according to Cumberland University’s transfer credit policy . Credit will not be awarded for any exam or course content for which a student has previously received credit or if a student has previously completed advanced study beyond the level to be covered by the exam. Credit by examination may not total more than 30 credit hours (or 25% of the total credits) submitted for a degree. Cumberland does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution. Credit by Examination Cumberland University accepts the American Council of Education’s recommended score on a scaled score of 50 for granting credit for courses.

Transfer credit is not accepted and this course is not available by directed study.

Any work taken at another college or university during the period of non-enrollment (one academic year) due to academic suspension will not be accepted for transfer credit toward fulfilling degree requirements at Cumberland University.

Transfer Credit Alternative Methods for Earning University Credit Financial Services Student Development Academic Affairs Edward A. Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions Intercollegiate Athletics Courses Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Fall 2017 Semester Administration, Faculty, and Staff - Spring 2018 Semester Catalog Links Catalog Home Catalog Site Map All Catalogs Share 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog » Admissions/Enrollment Services Admissions/Enrollment Services Admission Policy Cumberland University admits those applicants whose ability, training, motivation, and interests indicate that they will succeed in college course work. The course of study and quality of work done in high school or college are both taken into consideration when a student applies for admission. The student’s scores on the ACT or the SAT are used as indicators of academic ability and are considered for admission, and if required, a student’s personal statement. For students who do not meet the minimum high school grade point average (unweighted) and/or minimum ACT composite score/SAT Converted score, the University will require the student to complete a personal statement. Written by the student, the personal statement will indicate why the student would like to attend Cumberland University, would help contribute to a diverse student body, and measures the student will take to be successful academically at the University. Cumberland University notifies the applicant of his or her admission status once all necessary documentation/credentials have been received. Questions concerning the admissions status of a prospective student should be addressed either by telephone, email, or in writing to the Office of Admissions. Cumberland University is an equal opportunity educational institution and, as such, does not discriminate in the admissions policy on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, race, color, national origin, or physical disability. Campus Visit Cumberland University encourages all interested students to visit the campus. Private campus visits are offered Monday-Friday at various times. Please contact the Office of Admissions by phone at 1-800-467-0562 ext. 1221 or by email at cue @cumberland.edu schedule a visit. Additionally, reservations may also be made by visiting www.cumberland.edu/admissions/visit . Cumberland University also hosts seasonal preview day events where all interested students are invited on campus to learn more about Cumberland and its offerings. More information and to sign up for available on preview days may be found on the Cumberland University website located at http://www.cumberland.edu/admissions/preview . Transfer Credit Normally, Cumberland University accepts transfer credits from all institutions of higher learning that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, or a similar body of a recognized regional accrediting agency. Students transferring from colleges and/or universities outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by World Educational Services, Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, (1 800-937-3895), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (JS&A), or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). For transfer credits to be accepted, they must appear on an official sealed transcript of the institution granting the credits. The following policies apply to acceptance of transfer credit: No more than 90 total semester hours of transfer credit from all institutions will be accepted toward completion of a baccalaureate degree at Cumberland University. A maximum of 70 semester hours may be accepted for transfer credit from a junior and/or community college. At least 25% of the upper division (300-400 numbered courses) degree requirements must be earned at Cumberland University. A student transferring into Cumberland University must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Only courses in which a “C” or higher has been earned may be accepted for transfer credit. Developmental and remedial classes taken at institutions other than Cumberland University will not be accepted. Cumberland University reserves the right to determine course equivalency regarding acceptance of transfer academic credits. Cumberland University does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution. Cumberland University reserves the right to request and review original scores before granting credit for any type of examination. Scores from any examination must meet Cumberland University’s standards for credit, which can be found in the Credit by Examination section of the Catalog. Except for computing an overall graduation grade point average (GPA), transfer credits will not be included in the student's GPA. The GPA will be computed only on the basis of courses taken at Cumberland University. Students who hold academic parallel Associate degrees from a regionally accredited institution will be considered to have met all requirements of the General Education Core (GEC) at Cumberland University. Applicants for professional licensure programs programs may be required to complete additional courses from the GEC. Applicants must be accepted for admission to the University before an official evaluation of their transcript(s) will be performed.

Transfer Credit Normally, Cumberland University accepts transfer credits from all institutions of higher learning that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges, or a similar body of a recognized regional accrediting agency. Students transferring from colleges and/or universities outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by World Educational Services, Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, (1 800-937-3895), Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. (JS&A), or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). For transfer credits to be accepted, they must appear on an official sealed transcript of the institution granting the credits. The following policies apply to acceptance of transfer credit: No more than 90 total semester hours of transfer credit from all institutions will be accepted toward completion of a baccalaureate degree at Cumberland University. A maximum of 70 semester hours may be accepted for transfer credit from a junior and/or community college. At least 25% of the upper division (300-400 numbered courses) degree requirements must be earned at Cumberland University. A student transferring into Cumberland University must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. Only courses in which a “C” or higher has been earned may be accepted for transfer credit. Developmental and remedial classes taken at institutions other than Cumberland University will not be accepted. Cumberland University reserves the right to determine course equivalency regarding acceptance of transfer academic credits. Cumberland University does not automatically accept transfer credit for Advanced Placement Exams, CLEP, PEP, or DANTES from another institution. Cumberland University reserves the right to request and review original scores before granting credit for any type of examination. Scores from any examination must meet Cumberland University’s standards for credit, which can be found in the Credit by Examination section of the Catalog. Except for computing an overall graduation grade point average (GPA), transfer credits will not be included in the student's GPA. The GPA will be computed only on the basis of courses taken at Cumberland University. Students who hold academic parallel Associate degrees from a regionally accredited institution will be considered to have met all requirements of the General Education Core (GEC) at Cumberland University. Applicants for professional licensure programs programs may be required to complete additional courses from the GEC. Applicants must be accepted for admission to the University before an official evaluation of their transcript(s) will be performed.

Transfer credit will be evaluated by the Registrar’s Office.