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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information.............................................................................................. 6
Mission of the College ..................................................................................... 6
Our Commitment to Education........................................................................ 6
Honor Code...................................................................................................... 8
History of the College...................................................................................... 8
Accreditation and Memberships ...................................................................... 9
Consortial Associations ................................................................................. 10
Resources for Student Success....................................................................... 10
Academic Policy and Information ...................................................................... 14
Coursework .................................................................................................... 14
Grading System ............................................................................................. 19
Coursework at Other Institutions ................................................................... 23
Academic Progress......................................................................................... 26
Academic Records ......................................................................................... 30
Academic Honors........................................................................................... 31
Academic Programs ............................................................................................ 34
Graduation Requirements .............................................................................. 34
Degrees Conferred .................................................................................... 34
Requirements for the Bachelor’s Degree .................................................. 34
Explorations Curriculum Requirements ................................................... 35
Krulak Institute for Leadership, Experiential Learning, and
Civic Engagement........................................................................................ 40
Rise
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: Experiential Learning ..................................................................... 40
Exploration Term and Contract Learning ................................................. 41
Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action .................... 42
Bonner Leader Program............................................................................ 44
Hess Center for Leadership and Service................................................... 44
Sklenar Center for International Programs ............................................... 45
Norton Board of Advisors......................................................................... 47
Harrison Honors Program .............................................................................. 48
Vail College Fellows Program....................................................................... 49
Academic Majors ........................................................................................... 50
Dual Degree Programs................................................................................... 52
Academic Minors........................................................................................... 52
Academic Distinctions ................................................................................... 53
Major, Minor, and Distinction Requirements ................................................ 54
Dual Degree Requirements .......................................................................... 113
Courses......................................................................................................... 115
Additional Academic Opportunities ................................................................ 218
Admission ......................................................................................................... 221
Entrance Requirements ................................................................................ 221
Application Procedures................................................................................ 222
Finances ............................................................................................................ 226
Financial Aid..................................................................................................... 230
The College Register......................................................................................... 236
Faculty.......................................................................................................... 236
Administration ............................................................................................. 247
Board of Trustees......................................................................................... 249
Index ................................................................................................................. 252