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BULLETIN OF NORTH CAROLINA
AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL
STATE UNIVERSITY
Vol. 87, No. I July 2003
BULLETIN OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
1601 East Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina 2741 1
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Bulletin
of
NORTH CAROLINA
AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL
STATE UNIVERSITY
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
2003 - 2005
II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
University Calendars: 2003 - 2004 and 2004 - 2005 VI-XIII
GENERAL INFORMATION
Historical Statement 1
Mission, Purpose and Goals of the University 2
Policy Governing Programs and Course Offerings 3
Nondiscrimination Policy and Integration Statement 3
The University of North Carolina 4
Organization of the University 5
Governance of North Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University 5
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Board of Trustees 6
Officers of Administration of North Carolina Agricultural and
Technical State University 6
Location of the University 8
Facilities 8
College, Schools and Divisions 10
Accreditation and Institutional Memberships 10
The Office of International Programs 12
The Honors Program 12
Academic Degree Programs 13
Ferdinand D. Bluford Library 17
Educational Support Centers 17
Office of Continuing Studies and Summer Sessions 17
The Center for Distance Learning 18
Information Technology Services 18
The Center for Student Success 21
Waste Management Institute 21
Piedmont Independent College Association of North Carolina 21
The Division of Development and University Relations 21
Division of Research 22
Auxiliary Services 22
Bookstore 22
AggieONEcard 23
Aggie C-Store 23
Ticket Office 23
STUDENT LIFE
Student Development Services 24
Counseling Services 24
Health Services 25
Drug and Alcohol Education Policy 26
Food Services 31
Housing and Residence Life 31
Memorial Union 31
Student Organizations and Activities 32
Aggie Pride Compact 32
Student Conduct 33
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Computer Use Policy Statement 33
Veteran Affairs 33
Disability Support Services 34
Office of Career Services 34
Minority Student Affairs 36
Office of International Students and Scholars 37
TUITION AND FEES AND FINANCIAL AID
General Information 39
Required Deposits, Charges and Fees 40
Audit of Courses 42
Registration for Thesis Courses 42
Refunds and Repayments for Withdrawals 43
Withdrawal from Courses 44
Student Financial Aid 48
ADMISSIONS
Policy 58
Procedures 58
Admission Criteria 59
Admission-Freshman 59
Admission-Transfer 60
Admission-Special Students 61
Admission-International Students 61
Regulations for Veterans and Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans 62
Admission-Graduate School 63
Admission-Continuing Education 63
Residence Status for Tuition Purposes 63
ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
Advanced Placement 66
Courses of Study 68
Declaration of Major 68
Registration 68
Official Registration 68
Late Registration 68
Auditors 68
Course Load 68
Double Major 69
Prerequisites 69
Repetition of Courses 69
Core Requirements of the University 69
Course Credit by Examination 71
Grading System 71
Normal Credit Load 71
Academic Good Standing 72
Academic Warning 72
Academic Probation/Suspension 72
Academic Dismissal Appeals 73
Veterans and Persons Eligible for Veterans Benefits 73
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Quality Points 74
Grade Point Average 74
Course Number and Classification 74
Course Scheduling 74
Classification of Students 74
Change of Grade 74
Grade Appeal 74
Changes in Schedule 75
Changing Schools/Colleges 75
Withdrawal from the University 75
Re-Admission of Former Students 75
Five Year Readmission Policy 76
Incompletes 76
Semester Examinations 76
Honor Roll 76
Class Attendance Policy 77
Policy on Make-Up of Required Course Work 77
General Requirements for Graduation 78
Graduating with Honors 79
Commencement Participation 79
Graduating Under a Given Catalogue 79
Second Baccalaureate Degree 79
Grade Reports 80
Privacy of Student Records 80
Access to Student Records 80
Change of Name and Address 81
Transcripts of Records 81
Indebtedness to the University 81
Plan to Improve Graduation Rates 81
Academic Dishonesty Policy 82
Student Appeals on Academic Dishonesty 83
Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom 83
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 85
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES 146
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 322
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 364
SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY 398
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 439
SCHOOL OF NURSING 514
THE CENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 527
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE 529
DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES 534
WASTE MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE 539
THE GRADUATE SCHOOL 540
DIRECTORY OF FACULTY - F. D. BLUFORD LIBRARY 544
INDEX 546
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NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
2003 - 2005 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FALL SEMESTER 2003
August 1 - Friday Tuition, Fees, Room and Board due (Includes tuition waivers)
August 10- Sunday New Students in Residence Hall Report (Residence Halls open
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Orientation for New Students (Freshmen, Transfer, Special, etc.)
Testing for Designated Populations
August 1 1 - Monday Faculty Institute - Faculty Report
August 12-14 Tues.-Thurs. Orientation, Advisement and Registration for New Students
August 14 - Thursday CONTINUING STUDENTS REPORT (Open 9:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m.)
REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
GRADUATE STUDENT ORIENTATION
August 15 - Friday Orientation Ends (Undergraduate)
CLASSES BEGIN
August 18 - Monday
LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ($20.00 late fee)
August 21 - Thursday Deadline For PBS Certification Admission Applications
LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE
August 22 - Friday
LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR FALL GRADUATION
LATE REGISTRATION ENDS
LAST DAY TO RECEIVE BOOK ALLOWANCE
Graduate Students deadline to apply for Fall graduation
Graduate Students submit Final Comprehensive Exam
Application
September 1 - Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Labor Day)
Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes
September 12 - Friday
TBA UNIVERSITY DAY
September 25 - Thursday Deadline to remove Incomplete^ ) r eceived Spring and Summer
2003
October 10 - Friday Mid-term grades due
October 13-14 Mon.-Tues. FALL BREAK
October 19 - Saturday Fall Open House for Transfer/Adult Students
October 23 - Thursday F5:O0U0 N pDmE)R 'S DAY (Classes are suspended from 3:00 p.m. -
HOMECOMING
October 25 - Saturday
October 27 - Monday Final Comprehensive Exam Week (Graduate Students)
LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE
October 27 - Monday
EVALUATION
October 30 - Thursday Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates
Deadline to apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Deadline for Graduate/Doctoral/International admission
November 3 - Monday
applications for Spring 2004
TBA Family Weekend/Fall Open House for high school juniors and
seniors (Bethune Cookman Game)
November 3-12 Mon.-Wed. ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION
Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes
November 6 - Thursday
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION
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November 7 - Friday Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation
November 10 - Monday Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate
School Office
November 26 - Wednesday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY (Begins at 1:00 p.m.)
December 1 - Monday Applications for Spring semester admission to the University are due
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ends at 7:00 a.m.
Thesis/Dissertation print copies for binding due in Graduate
School Office
CLASSES END
December 5 - Friday
READING DAY
December 6 - Saturday
December 8-12 Mon. - F ri. FINAL EXAMS
December 12 - Friday Waste Management Certificate Ceremony
Residence Halls close for non-graduating seniors 5:00 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT
December 13 - Saturday
Residence Halls close for graduating seniors 3:00 p.m.
December 1 5 - Monday Grades Due By 3:00 p.m.
VII
NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY
2003 - 2005 UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SPRING SEMESTER 2004
January 2 - Friday New Year's Resolution Party
January 4 - Sunday New Students in Residence Hall Report (Residence Halls open
9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.)
REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS
January 5-6 Mon.-Tues.
Orientation, Advisement and Registration for New Students
Graduate Student Orientation
January 6 - Tuesday
CLASSES BEGIN
January 7 - Wednesday
LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS ($20.00 late fee)
January 8 - Thursday Deadline for PBS Certification Admissions Applications
LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE
January 16 - Friday
LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION
LAST DAY TO RECEIVE BOOK ALLOWANCE
Graduate Students deadline to apply for spring graduation
Graduate Students submit Final Comprehensive Exam
Applications
LATE REGISTRATION ENDS
January 1 9 - Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr.)
January 2-8 - Wednesday Ronald E. McNair Memorial Day (classes are not cancelled)
Grade Evaluation For Student Athletes
February 9 - Monday
February 23 - Monday Deadline to Remove Incomplete(s) received Fall 2003
February 27 - Friday Deadline to apply for Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates
March 3 - Wednesday Mid-term grades due
March 6 - Saturday Residence Halls close 1:00 p.m.
March 8-12 - Mon.-Fri. SPRING BREAK
March 14 - Sunday Residence Halls re-open 9:00 a.m.
LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE
March 17 - Wednesday
EVALUATION
March 18 -Thursday HONOR'S CONVOCATION
(Classes are suspended from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon)
March 29-May 13 Mon.-Thurs. Early Summer School Registration
April 1 - Thursday Deadline for Graduate Admission Applications for HDSV -
Counseling Program for Fall 2004
Applications for Fall Semester Admission for International
Students are due
April l-7Thurs.-Wed. Graduate Student Appreciation Week
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY
April 5 - Monday
WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION
Last day to defend Thesis/Dissertation
ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION
April 5- 14Mon.-Wed.
April 9 - Friday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Good Friday)
Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes
April 12 -Monday
Defended and approved Thesis/Dissertation due in Graduate
School Office
April 27 - Tuesday Thesis/Dissertation print copies for binding due in Graduate
School Office
CLASSES END
April 28 - Wednesday
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