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Samford University

Catalog2016-2017

Academic Year

Birmingham, Alabama U.S.A. 35229(205) 726-2011

www.samford.edu

PDF Publication Date: October 1, 2016

Updated: November 1, 2016

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2016-2017 | Introduction

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Samford University complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, including applicable provisions of and amendments to Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and does not unlawfullydiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, itsprograms or services.

Inquiries and concerns regarding this policy may be directed to the vice president for business affairs or general counsel, Office of Business and Financial Affairs, 200 SamfordHall, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229. (205) 726-2811. This notice is available in alternative formats upon request.

Colleges and Universities have specific requirements which must be met before a degree can be obtained. These requirements involve particular courses and curricula, resi-dence on campus, and grade point averages. Advisors and deans are happy, upon request, to help students meet these requirements and to maintain accounts of theirprogress. A student’s official record is available to him/her at any time during normal office hours in the Office of the Registrar. The responsibility for meeting the requirementsfor a degree rests with the individual student. If all requirements are not completed, a degree cannot be awarded; therefore, it is important for the student to acquaint him-self/herself with all University requirements and to make progress toward meeting them.

Inclusive Language StatementLanguage—how it is used and what it implies—plays a crucial role in Samford University’s mission to “nurture persons.” Because verbal constructions create realities, inclu-sive language can uphold or affirm those whom we seek to nurture, while exclusive language can damage or defeat them. We, therefore, actively seek a discourse in ourUniversity community that supports the equal dignity and participation of men and women; we seek to avoid verbal constructions that diminish the equal dignity of all per-sons. It is an affirmative—and affirming—part of our mission to educate students, staff, and faculty in the creation of a community of equality and respect through language.

Information contained in this catalog is accurate as of the date of publication. Samford University reserves the right, however, to make such changesin educational and financial policy—due notice being given—as the Samford Board of Trustees may deem consonant with sound academic and fis-cal practice. The University further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw at any time.

HOW TO READ THE COURSE LISTINGS

Subject Code/Course PrefixCourse Number: 100-299 Lower Division, 300-499 Upper Division, 500 and up Graduate

Course TitleCourse Credits

Course DescriptionCOMS 451 Organizational Communication (4)Exploration of how communication affects various stakeholders within organizations. After identifying keyconcepts in organizational theory, students are expected to analyze and evaluate organizational communi-cation through case studies. Prereq: UCCA 102, junior standing. Offered: Spring, on rotation.

Cross-listed or co-listed courses, prerequisites, co-requisites, and specific course offering informa-tion at the end. Unless otherwise indicated, lecture and lab numbers indicate how many hours perweek the class is devoted to lecture and laboratory work.

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Table of Contents PageAcademic Calendars for 2016-2017 and Critical Deadlines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3About Samford University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Admission Procedures and Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Academic Policies and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Financial Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41University-Wide Academic Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

University Fellows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Campus Life, Campus Facilities, Campus Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

ARTS AND SCIENCES – Howard College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Biology and Environmental Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Chemistry and Biochemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Classics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Communication Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Geography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Journalism and Mass Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91Mathematics and Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94Philosophy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108Religion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111Sociology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115World Languages and Cultures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

ARTS – School of the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136Interior Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Theatre and Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

BUSINESS – Brock School of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Undergraduate Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Accounting and Management Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172Entrepreneurship, Management, and Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175Brock Scholars Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Graduate Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186DIVINITY – Beeson School of Divinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193EDUCATION – Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Curriculum and Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198Educational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207Human Development and Family Life Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212Teacher Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

HEALTH SCIENCES – College of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223HEALTH PROFESSIONS - School of Health Professions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Cardiopulmonary Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226Communication Sciences and Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232Kinesiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

NURSING - Ida V. Moffett School of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253PHARMACY - McWhorter School of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277PUBLIC HEALTH - School of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291

Health Informatics and Information Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292Healthcare Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293Nutrition and Dietetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298Public Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304Social Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309

LAW – Cumberland School of Law. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315Paralegal Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321Boards, Administration, and Faculty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331Campus Directory: Online at http://samford.edu/about/directory/Campus Map: Online at https://www.samford.edu/about/maps

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Academic Calendars and Critical Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Students are expected to know regulations and policies found in this catalog and the Student Handbook. Keeping abreast of the school calendar, critical deadlines, andall University mail received in one’s university mailbox and/or electronic mail is also the student’s responsibility.

Undergraduate Day and Evening Students; Most Graduate Students*

Semester System For undergraduate day and most graduate students, Samford University operates on the semester (4-1-4) system, consisting of two four-month semesters, fall and spring,and a three-week term in January (see Jan Term below). The fall semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The spring semester begins in late Januaryand ends in mid-May. A maximum of 18 credits may be taken during the semester without additional approval of an academic dean.

Jan TermSamford University offers a short term consisting of three weeks in the month of January called Jan Term. The major intent of this interterm is to give the student a widerworld view, a richer experience in integrating knowledge from a variety of specialties, and a deeper consciousness of the relevance of the student’s studies to one’s lifeand career. Some courses emphasize interdisciplinary cooperation, using teaching faculty, guest lecturers, and student research and participation. Others are intended togive the student an opportunity for intensive study and observation in a setting involving a potential career. Interterm opportunities include research in libraries or labo-ratories, contacts with visiting scholars, internships, externships, field trips, and other useful activities. A number of courses are offered at the Daniel House, Samford’sLondon Study Centre. Regular courses are offered for those who wish to accelerate progress toward graduation or to make up for underload in earlier semesters. Themaximum class load allowed in the Jan Term is two courses, not to exceed a total of six credits.

Summer TermsSummer term day classes are split into two five-week terms, one 10-week summer term, and one 14-week summer term. A maximum of 16 credits can be taken duringthe summer terms, with a maximum of eight in each five-week term.

Undergraduate Evening StudentsClasses for undergraduate evening students meet for two eight-week terms in the fall and spring (A/B Terms), a three-week Jan Term, and two five-week summer terms.All programs offered through Professional Studies follow this format.-----*Not all graduate programs offer Jan Term courses. Environmental management, graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences, and the accelerated BSN nursing program followa calendar format that consists of a fall, spring, and one 10-week or 14-week summer term.

Inclement Weather Statement Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students, faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changesto normal University operations, including cancellation of classes or events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.

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Graduation Application Deadlines All students must complete the Application for Graduation to assure timely assessment of their graduation requirements. Theform is accessible online through the Samford Portal at: https://casconnect.samford.edu/cas/login

Student Classification Expected Graduation Term Application DeadlineUndergraduate Fall 2016 February 16, 2016Undergraduate Spring 2017 October 3, 2016Undergraduate Summer 2017 February 15, 2017Undergraduate Fall 2017 April 3, 2017

Graduate Fall 2016 October 3, 2016Graduate Spring 2017 February 15, 2017Graduate Summer 2017 July 1, 2017Graduate Fall 2017 October 2, 2017

Fall Semester 2016 August 22 Classes begin for graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences (CHS)August 26 Last day to add or drop a Fall course for graduate CHS studentsAugust 29 Classes begin for Undergraduate Day students and all other graduate programs,

including Health Law & Policy and Paralegal StudiesAugust 29 P4 Clinical Rotations begin (4th Year Pharmacy Students)August 30 University Convocation September 2 Last day to add or drop a Fall course(s) for Day students and all others who started Aug 29September 2 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in semester repeated course is takenSeptember 5 Labor Day Holiday (no classes meet)October 3 Deadline for Graduation Application for Spring 2017 (Undergraduates)October 7 Deadline for faculty to submit Midterm grades for all undergraduatesOctober 10-11 Fall Break (no classes meet, although grad/professional programs may elect not to observe this)October 24 Registration begins for Jan Term and Spring Semester

(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)November 16 Last day to withdraw from a Fall course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Fall courses without ACADEMIC penaltyNovember 16 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semesterNovember 23-25 Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday-Friday) (no classes meet)December 8 Classes endDecember 9 P4 Clinical Rotations endDecember 9 Reading/Study DayDecember 12-15 Final ExaminationsDecember 17 Fall CommencementDecember 20 Final Grades Due for Fall (Tuesday)

Jan Term 2017 January 3 Classes beginJanuary 5 Last day to add or drop a Jan Term course(s)January 5 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJanuary 13 Last day to withdraw from a Jan Term course OR to completely withdraw from

ALL Jan Term courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJanuary 13 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termJanuary 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet)January 19 Classes endJanuary 20 Final ExaminationsJanuary 24 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

Spring Semester 2017 January 3 Classes begin for graduate programs in the College of Health Sciences (CHS)January 3 P4 Clinical Rotations begin (4th Year Pharmacy Students)January 10 Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for graduate CHS studentsJanuary 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet)January 23 Classes begin for undergraduate students and all other graduate programs, including Health Law & PolicyJanuary 24 University ConvocationJanuary 27 Last day to add or drop a Spring course(s) for undergraduate students and all other graduate programs January 27 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in semester repeated course is taken (undergraduate only)February 15 Deadline for Graduation Application for Summer 2017 (Undergraduates)March 10 Deadline for faculty to submit Midterm grades for all undergraduatesMarch 13-17 Spring Break (no classes meet)March 27 Registration begins for Summer Terms and Fall Semester

(NOTE: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)April 3 Deadline for Graduation Application for Fall 2017 (Undergraduates)April 14 P4 Clinical Rotations endApril 17 Easter Monday Holiday (no classes meet)April 21 Last day to withdraw from a Spring course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Spring courses without ACADEMIC penaltyApril 21 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current semester

Calendar for Academic Year 2016-2017 forUndergraduate Day & Most GraduatePrograms, including Graduate CHS, Pharmacyhttps://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/

SEPTEMBER 2016

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Spring Semester 2017 (cont’d) April 28 Classes end for graduate CHS programs, 2nd Degree Accelerated Nursing, and PharmacyMay 1-4 Final Exams for graduate CHS programs, 2nd Degree Accelerated Nursing, and PharmacyMay 4 Classes end for all other programsMay 5 Reading/Study DayMay 5 Commencement for graduate CHS programs, 2nd Degree Accelerated Nursing, and Pharmacy (Friday)May 8-11 Final Examinations for all other programsMay 12-13 Spring CommencementMay 16 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

Full Summer Term 2017 (14 weeks)May 15 Classes beginMay 15 P4 Clinical Rotations beginMay 19 Last day to add or drop a Full Summer Term (14-wk) course(s)May 29 Memorial Day Holiday (no classes meet)July 4 Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet)July 21 Last day to withdraw from a Full Summer Term course OR to completely withdraw from

ALL Full Summer Term courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJuly 21 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termAugust 11 Classes endAugust 14-17 Final ExaminationsAugust 15 Final Grades due (Tuesday)August 25 P4 Clinical Rotations end

Summer I Term 2017 (5 Weeks)June 5 Classes beginJune 7 Last day to add or drop a Summer I course(s)June 7 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJune 21 Last day to withdraw from a Summer I course OR to completely withdraw from

ALL Summer I courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJune 21 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termJuly 4 Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet)July 6 Classes endJuly 7 Final ExaminationsJuly 10 Final Grades due (Monday)

Summer II Term 2017 (5 Weeks)July 10 Classes beginJuly 12 Last day to add or drop a Summer II course(s)July 12 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJuly 26 Last day to withdraw from a Summer II course OR to completely withdraw from

ALL Summer II courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJuly 26 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termAugust 10 Classes endAugust 11 Final ExaminationsAugust 14 Final Grades due (Monday)

Summer III Term 2017 (10-Weeks)June 5 Classes beginJune 8 Last day to add or drop a Summer 10-Week course(s)June 8 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJuly 4 Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet)July 26 Last day to withdraw from a Summer 10-Week course OR to completely withdraw

from ALL Summer 10-Week courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJuly 26 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termAugust 10 Classes endAugust 11 Final ExaminationsAugust 14 Final Grades due (Monday)

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Calendar for Academic Year 2016-2017 forUndergraduate Day & Most GraduatePrograms, including Graduate CHS, Pharmacyhttps://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/

Important Note: See the Financial Information section for payment due dates for each semester/term. Students whoregister AFTER the payment due date MUST make their payments IMMEDIATELY upon registration.

Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students,faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changes to normal University operations, including cancellation of classesor events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.For the Beeson School of Divinity Academic Calendar, use the following link: http://www.beesondivinity.com/academiccalendar For the Cumberland School of Law Academic Calendar, use the following link:

https://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/academic-calendar-lawFor a calendar with dates specific to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, use the following link:

http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services/

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Fall Term A 2016 August 22 Classes begin for Fall Term AAugust 26 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term A course(s)August 26 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenSeptember 5 Labor Day Holiday (no classes meet)September 16 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Fall Term A courses without ACADEMIC penaltySeptember 16 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termSeptember 19 Registration re-opens for Fall Term BOctober 3 Deadline for Graduation Application for Spring 2017October 10-11 Fall Break (no classes meet)October 12 Classes end for Fall Term AOctober 13-14 Final Examinations for Fall Term AOctober 17 Final Grades due for Fall Term A (Monday)

Fall Term B 2016 October 17 Classes begin for Fall Term BOctober 21 Last day to add or drop a Fall Term B course(s)October 21 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenOctober 24 Registration begins for Jan Term and Spring Terms A & B

(Note: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)November 16 Last day to withdraw from a Fall Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Fall Term B courses without ACADEMIC penaltyNovember 16 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termNovember 23-25 Thanksgiving Holidays (Wednesday-Friday) (no classes meet)December 8 Classes end for Fall Term BDecember 12-15 Final Examinations for Fall Term BDecember 12 Fall CommencementDecember 20 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

Jan Term 2017 January 3 Classes beginJanuary 5 Last day to add or drop a Jan Term course(s)January 5 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJanuary 13 Last day to withdraw from a Jan Term course OR to completely withdraw from

ALL Jan Term courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJanuary 13 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termJanuary 16 Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no classes meet)January 19 Classes endJanuary 20 Final ExaminationsJanuary 24 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

Calendar for Academic Year 2016-2017 forProfessional Studies (Undergraduate Evening)https://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/

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Calendar for Academic Year 2016-2017 forProfessional Studies (Undergraduate Evening)https://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/

Spring Term A 2017 January 23 Classes begin for Spring Term AJanuary 27 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term A course(s)January 27 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenFebruary 15 Deadline for Graduation Application for Summer 2017February 17 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term A course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Spring Term A courses without ACADEMIC penaltyFebruary 17 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termFebruary 20 Registration re-opens for Spring Term BMarch 7 Classes end for Spring Term AMarch 8-9 Final Examinations for Spring Term AMarch 10 Final Grades due for Spring Term A (Friday)March 13-17 Spring Break (no classes meet)

Spring Term B 2017 March 20 Classes begin for Spring Term B (Tuesday)March 24 Last day to add or drop a Spring Term B course(s)March 24 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenMarch 27 Registration begins for Summer Term and Fall Terms A & B

(NOTE: Registration continues until the last day to add/drop for each term)April 3 Deadline for Graduation Application for Fall 2017April 17 Easter Monday Holiday (no classes meet)April 21 Last day to withdraw from a Spring Term B course OR to completely withdraw from ALL

Spring Term B courses without ACADEMIC penaltyApril 21 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termMay 4 Classes end for Spring Term BMay 5 Reading/Study DayMay 8-11 Final Examinations for Spring Term BMay 12-13 Spring CommencementMay 16 Final Grades due (Tuesday)

Summer 10-Week Term 2017 June 5 Classes beginJune 8 Last day to add or drop a Summer 10-Week course(s)June 8 Deadline to submit Course Repeat form in term repeated course is takenJuly 4 Independence Day Holiday (no classes meet)July 26 Last day to withdraw from a Summer 10-Week course OR to completely withdraw

from ALL Summer 10-Week courses without ACADEMIC penaltyJuly 26 Deadline to submit Pass/Fail form for a course being taken in the current termAugust 10 Classes endAugust 11 Final ExaminationsAugust 14 Final Grades due (Monday)

MARCH 2017

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FEBRUARY 2017

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AUGUST 2017

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Important Note: See the Financial Information section for payment due dates for each semester/term. Students whoregister AFTER the payment due date MUST make their payments IMMEDIATELY upon registration.

Inclement weather or other events beyond the control of the University that might cause risk or danger to students,faculty, and staff may occasionally result in changes to normal University operations, including cancellation of classesor events; the calendar schedule may be adjusted.For the Beeson School of Divinity Academic Calendar, use the following link: http://www.beesondivinity.com/academiccalendar For the Cumberland School of Law Academic Calendar, use the following link:

https://www.samford.edu/departments/registrar/academic-calendar-lawFor a calendar with dates specific to the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, use the following link:

http://www.samford.edu/pharmacy/student-services/

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About Samford University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .For more than 170 years, Samford University and its students have impacted theworld with their academic achievement and leadership skills. At the University’score is a foundation of Christian values and belief, a mission to nurture personsfor God, for learning, forever that has withstood the test of time. Because of theunited dedication to this mission, Samford students discover that professors,administrators, and staff encourage them to reach their highest potential intellec-tually, spiritually, and socially. The rewards are numerous, and the impact on indi-vidual lives is endless.

IdentitySamford University is a Christian community focused on student learning.

Samford was founded in 1841 by Alabama Baptists. In the present day, it main-tains its ties to Alabama Baptists, extending and enhancing their original com-mitment by developing and maintaining in the campus community an exemplaryChristian ethos and culture.

Samford University’s corporate expression of faith commitment is The Statementof Baptist Faith and Message of 1963, without amendment.

Samford offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and professional doctoraldegrees, as well as continuing education and various types of worthwhile, non-degree learning.

Samford serves students through ten organizational units: Howard College of Artsand Sciences, School of the Arts, Brock School of Business, Beeson School ofDivinity, Orlean Bullard Beeson School of Education, Cumberland School of Law,and the College of Health Sciences, which includes the School of HealthProfessions, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, andthe School of Public Health.

MissionThe mission of Samford University is to nurture persons in their development ofintellect, creativity, faith, and personhood. As a Christian university, the commu-nity fosters academic, career, and ethical competency, while encouraging socialand civic responsibility, and service to others.

Core ValuesSamford University’s particularity is rooted in convictions, essential to its integrity,and expressive of its mission. The Samford community values lifelong:

• belief in God, the Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son,our Lord.

• engagement with the life and teachings of Jesus• learning and responsible freedom of inquiry• personal empowerment, accountability, and responsibility• vocational success and civic engagement• spiritual growth and cultivation of physical well-being• integrity, honesty, and justice• appreciation for diverse cultures and convictions• stewardship of all resources• service to God, to family, to one another, and to the community.

VisionAnchored in Christian understanding, Samford University will be a diverse com-munity, stressing vigorous learning and personal faith, in the Baptist tradition.Within that commonality, the Community will be: innovative in teaching, learningand research; sensitive to global issues; aggressive in self-assessment and con-tinuous improvement. Faithful to its mission, Samford will be known andacknowledged worldwide by holding to its distinctives. The world will be betterfor it.

Timeline1841 - Founded and chartered by a group of educational, economic, and Baptistleaders. Opened in January 1842 in Marion, Alabama, as Howard College, namedin honor of John Howard, British advocate of prison reform.

1887 - Relocated to the East Lake campus in Birmingham, Alabama

1914 - Established Teacher Education Division

1920 - Gained membership in and accreditation by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools.

1927 - Established Division of Pharmacy

1947 - Purchased 300-acre site in Homewood, Alabama, for relocation of thecampus.

1957 - Relocated to the current Homewood campus with eight buildings

1961 - Acquired the historic and renowned Cumberland School of Law, estab-lished in 1847 at Lebanon, Tennessee.

1965 - Elevated to university status and named Samford University in honor ofthe Frank Park Samford family.

1965 - Designated the Division of Pharmacy as the School of Pharmacy; laterrenamed McWhorter School of Pharmacy in honor of the R. Clayton McWhorterfamily.

1965 - Created the School of Business; the Department of Business had beenoffering degrees since 1922. Named Brock School of Business in 2007.

1970 - Elevated the Department of Music to the School of Music. In 2001,became School of Performing Arts with the addition of Theatre Department. TheArt Department joined in 2008 to create School of the Arts. The Department ofInterior Architecture was added to the school in 2011.

1973 - Acquired the Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing following a merger agree-ment with Baptist Medical Centers—the first program in Alabama to be accred-ited by the National League for Nursing in 1955.

1984 - Purchased the London Study Centre, located in the heart of London; laterrenamed Daniel House in honor of the Daniel family.

1988 - Established the Beeson School of Divinity through the generosity of RalphW. Beeson.

1995 - Opened the Lucille S. Beeson Law Library to serve Samford’s CumberlandSchool of Law. Lucille Beeson practiced law in the 1930s and was a distinguishedpatron of the University.

2001 - Opened the state-of-the-art Sciencenter, with 100-seat planetarium, con-servatory, classrooms, research labs, and offices for biology, physics, and chemistrydepartments. Named William Self Propst Hall in 2009.

2006 - Opened Jane Hollock Brock Hall, a 32,000-square-foot facility for instru-mental music, including a 330-seat, state-of-the-art recital hall. Given in honor ofSamford benefactor Jane Brock by her husband, Compass Bank founder andSamford trustee Harry B. Brock, Jr.

2007 - Dedicated the 132,000-square-foot Pete Hanna Center, including the5,000-seat Thomas E. and Marla H. Corts Arena, a fitness/wellness center andother athletics facilities.

2013 - Announced formation of a new College of Health Sciences to include theIda V. Moffett School of Nursing, the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, and twonew schools, the School of Health Professions and the School of Public Health.

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2016-2017 | About Samford

Distinctions• Samford is ranked #3 in the South for regional universities, #3 in the South

for best undergraduate teaching, and #12 in the South for best value byU.S. News & World Report (2015).

• Samford is the top-ranked university in Alabama by Forbes, Inc. (2014).

• Samford is ranked #22 among master’s level universities for the percent-age of students studying abroad by the Institute for InternationalEducation.

• Cumberland School of Law is ranked #6 nationally for trial advocacy byU.S. News & World Report (2015). Additionally, the law school is ranked#7 nationally for best quality of life and #9 nationally for best professorsby The Princeton Review (2014). The law school was ranked #40 nationallyfor best law school by The National Jurist (2013) and placed first in the2014 National Trial Advocacy Competition.

• Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing’s master’s programs are ranked #90nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

• Brock School of Business was recognized as the best new entrepreneur-ship program in the United States by the United States Association ofSmall Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) (2010).

• The Brock School of Business evening M.B.A. program is the oldest in thestate and is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (2015).

• The Orlean Bullard Business School of Education elementary educationprogram received a national award for effective teacher preparation fromthe U.S. Department of Education.

• 94% of May 2013 and May 2014 undergraduate alumni were employedor enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

• Samford is ranked #67 nationally for “best value” among private universi-ties by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (2015).

• Samford is listed in the top 30 most beautiful college campuses in theSouth by the Best Colleges website.

Samford University Fact Sheet for 2016-2017

Overview

President Andrew T. Westmoreland, Ed.D.

Established 1841, 87th oldest university in the U.S.

Faculty 333 full-time teaching faculty(Fall 2015) (89% with terminal degree)

Enrollment 5,206 (3,168 undergraduate;(Fall 2015) 2,038 graduate/professional)

Alumni More than 47,997 worldwide

Student-to-faculty ratio 12:1

Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

Campus size 247.31 acres

Endowment (June 2015) $274 million

Geographic diversity of 46 states, including AL and D.C., andstudent body (Fall 2015) 32 other countries, not including the U.S.

Athletics 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports

Average undergraduate class size 17

Undergraduate tuition (2016-17) $28,552

Undergraduate and graduate degree programs 32

Undergraduate majors, minors, and concentrations 155

Student life 108 student organizations200 annual arts events; 6 main-stage theatre productions

30 residence halls15 Greek letter organizations (as of Fall 2016)

16 intramural sports

Total hours Samford students spend serving 716,902the community (July 2014-June 2015)

Total economic value of Samford students’ service $16.5 million

Samford’s fiscal and economic impact on Alabama $335.1 million

Total giving (2015) $18,131,342.08

Alumni giving percentage (2015) 9.17%

Employee giving percentage (FY2015) 40%

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University Membership inEducational Organizations

The University holds membership in the following educational organizations:Alabama Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationAlabama Association of Independent Colleges and UniversitiesAlabama Commission on Higher EducationAlabama Council for International ProgramsAlabama Council of Graduate DeansAmerican Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Alliance for Health, Physical Education and DanceAmerican Association for Paralegal EducationAmerican Association of Colleges of NursingAmerican Association of Colleges for Teacher EducationAmerican Association of Colleges of PharmacyAmerican Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission OfficersAmerican Association of Law LibrariesAmerican Association of Presidents of Independent Colleges and UniversitiesAmerican Association of University WomenAmerican College Health AssociationAmerican Council on EducationAmerican Library AssociationAssociated New American Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation for Continuing Higher EducationAssociation of American Colleges and UniversitiesAssociation of American Law SchoolsAssociation of College and Research LibrariesAssociation of Governing Boards of Universities and CollegesBirmingham Area Consortium for Higher Education (BACHE)Consortium for Global EducationCouncil for Higher Education AccreditationCouncil of Independent CollegesCouncil for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Council for Christian Colleges and UniversitiesCouncil for Higher Education AccreditationEDUCAUSEInternational Association of Baptist Colleges and UniversitiesNational Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU)National Association of Student Personnel AdministratorsNational Athletic Trainers AssociationNational Association for Legal AssistantsNational Network of Church-Related Colleges and UniversitiesNational Organization of Nurse Practitioner FacultiesNetwork of Alabama Academic LibrariesNew American Colleges and UniversitiesOnline Computer Library Center (OCLC)Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission OfficersSouthern Business Administration AssociationSouthern Regional Education BoardUniversity Continuing Education Association

Samford University is approved by the Alabama Department of Education for thetraining of teachers, school administrators, supervisors and counselors. The humandevelopment and family science program is approved by the National Council onFamily Relations. The paralegal studies certificate program is approved by theAmerican Bar Association Standing Committee on Paralegals.

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AccreditationSamford University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), to award bachelor’s, master’s, edu-cational specialist, and doctoral degrees. This status was most recently affirmed in2007, continuing a relationship that Samford has enjoyed with SACS since 1920.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA,30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation ofSamford University.

The appropriate professional schools and programs at Samford are accredited by:

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)American Bar Association (ABA)Association of Theological Schools (ATS)Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE)Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA)Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA)National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST)National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

The following professional programs have applied for and received approval to becandidates for accreditation:

Dietetic Internship – Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition andDietetics (ACEND)Master of Science in Speech Language Pathology – Council on AcademicAccreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) & AmericanSpeech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)Master of Social Work – Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)Doctor of Physical Therapy – Commission on Accreditation in Physical TherapyEducation (CAPTE)

The following professional program will seek accreditation upon graduation of itsfirst student cohort, as required by the respective accrediting organization:

Master of Public Health – Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH)

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Frequently Asked Questions for New StudentsHOW OLD IS SAMFORD UNIVERSITY?Samford University was founded and chartered in 1841 by a group of education-al, economic, and religious leaders.

CAN I VISIT THE CAMPUS?All prospective students and their parents are encouraged to visit the campus. Toschedule your visit, contact: Office of Admission, Samford University, 800Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, or telephone (800) 888-7218 or (205) SAM-FORD [726-3673].

HOW DO I APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO SAMFORD UNIVERSITY?Contact the Office of Admission for an admission packet (800) 888-7218 or (205) SAM-FORD [726-3673], or mail a request to: Office of Admission, SamfordUniversity, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229, or visit the Samford Website at www.samford.edu.

WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?Admission requirements depend on your student classification, i.e., whether ornot you have ever enrolled in college. Please see Admission Procedures andPolicies section of this catalog for definitions and details.

WHEN DO I APPLY FOR ADMISSION?There is no formal admission deadline, but you are encouraged to complete theapplication process as soon as possible. For freshmen to be considered for meritbased scholarships, applications must be received prior to December 15.

WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED BY SAMFORD? Letters of admission notification are mailed to applicants on a rolling basis priorto admission in the fall of the same year.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?A table of tuition and fees for undergraduate day students (full-time and part-time) and graduate students can be found in the Financial Information section ofthis catalog. Also, there are brief explanations of miscellaneous expenses thatmay occur during an academic year.

AFTER I AM ACCEPTED TO SAMFORD, WHAT DO I DO NEXT?Included with your letter of acceptance, you will receive a packet of information includ-ing campus residence request forms, and most important, Bulldog Days, Samford’snew student orientation session. Bulldog Days is coordinated by the Director ofOrientation, and is held in June for freshmen and their parents prior to the fall semes-ter. (See the Orientation Web site for dates: http://www.samford.edu/orientation/.)During this two-day orientation, students and parents will be introduced to campusservices, faculty, staff, and various other elements of Samford. Parents will not want tomiss this event. Students will participate in one-on-one personal curriculum advisingwith their academic advisor and course registration. It is a time to relax, get acquaint-ed with Samford, have questions answered, and meet faculty, administration, andclassmates. An information session for students transferring to Samford is also held inJune and an additional new student orientation session is held in August.

HOW CAN I APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?Samford University provides numerous scholarships based on criteria such as academic achievement, leadership skills, need, athletic ability, or field of study.See the Financial Assistance section of this catalog for details or contact the Officeof Financial Aid at (205) 726-2905.

WHAT TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID ARE AVAILABLE?Federal and state financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, and on-campus job opportunities. Samford offers numerous scholarships to qualifiedstudents. You will find details on these and other financial aid programs in theFinancial Assistance section of this catalog.

I AM A TRANSFER STUDENT. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ENROLL IN SAMFORD?Transfer students are welcomed at Samford University and must present academ-ic records that reflect serious academic aims and mature progress toward those aims. See the Admission Policies and Procedures section of this catalog, or con-tact the Office of Admission for an admission packet at (800) 888-7218 or (205) SAM-FORD [726-3673], or mail a request to the Office of Admission,Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229.

I AM AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ENROLL IN SAMFORD?An international student must allow six months to complete the necessary paperwork prior to admission and enrollment date. See the Admission Policiesand Procedures section of this catalog, or contact the Office of Admission for anadmission packet at (800) 888-7218 or (205) SAM-FORD [726-3673], or mail arequest to the Office of Admission, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive,Birmingham, AL 35229, or the Samford Web site at www.samford.edu.

DO I NEED A COMPUTER?The recommendation is that resident students bring a student-owned computerto campus. Samford provides student access to four computer labs on campus.Many departments also have computer labs that support their specialized needs.All resident students may access the Samford University network from their room.Wireless access is available to all students in most places on campus. Contact theTechnology Services Service Desk for more detailed information at (205) 726-2662 or e-mail support@samford.edu. Also, see Technology Services andResources in the Campus Life, Services, and Facilities section of this catalog.

WHAT CHOICES DO I HAVE FOR A MAJOR?There are approximately 149 undergraduate and graduate/professional majors,minors, and concentrations available from 10 colleges and schools. A completelist of programs offered can be found in the Programs of Study section of this cat-alog. See also the Academic Policies and Regulations section, Graduate DegreeRequirements, for a list of joint-degrees available at the graduate level.

I AM UNDECIDED ABOUT A MAJOR. WHAT DO I DO?The assistant dean of the Howard College of Arts and Sciences oversees unde-clared majors and furnishes guidance through the services of a Career Counselor.To further aid a student with this decision, a required curriculum of six courses,known as the University Core Curriculum, has been designed to provide an academic foundation for work toward a major field of study. See Bachelor’sDegree Requirements in the Academic Policies and Regulations section of this catalog for further information and details on the University Core Curriculum.

HOW DO I DECLARE A MAJOR? Each student must declare a major by the junior year and file it with the Office ofthe Registrar.

I DO NOT LIVE IN BIRMINGHAM. WHERE CAN I LIVE? CAN I LIVE ON CAMPUS?All unmarried, undergraduate day students are required to live on campus for foursemesters (typically through the sophomore year), unless they live at home witha parent or guardian. See Residence Life in the Campus Life, Services, andFacilities section of this catalog for further information.

MAY I HAVE A CAR ON CAMPUS?Yes. All motor vehicles on campus must be registered with Transportation Services,and students must comply with all campus vehicle registration requirements, andparking and traffic regulations. See Transportation Services in the Campus Life,Services, and Facilities section of this catalog for details.

WHAT ARE SOME EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT SAMFORD? The Campus Life, Services, and Facilities section of this catalog introduces studentsto the wide variety of annual campus events, musical groups and choirs, student-run publications, radio station participation, student ministries, as well as serviceand social organizations available to students. In addition, there are 16 activechapters of fraternities and sororities on campus. Samford is a Division I memberof the NCAA and competes in the Southern Conference in basketball, baseball,football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. In their years at Samford,students experience opportunities to attend cultural events, to participate in ser-vice projects, and to attend the lectures and seminars of outstanding and accom-plished national and international VIP visitors.

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Undergraduate Admission Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

First-Time ApplicantsSamford University seeks to enroll students who are capable of success in a chal-lenging academic environment and who demonstrate a commitment to theChristian mission and purpose of the university. Every application is individuallyevaluated from a holistic perspective, which includes consideration of the appli-cant’s personal integrity, moral character, academic preparation, achievement andpotential, leadership of and participation in extra-curricular activities includingschool, church, para-church and community organizations, and likelihood to makethe most of the opportunities and resources that are available to Samford stu-dents.

In addition to the traditional evaluation of transcripts, standardized test scores,autobiographical essays and letters of recommendation, the AdmissionCommittee also takes into account the rigor of an applicant’s high school or col-lege curriculum and how he or she has participated in and contributed to thoseacademic settings. This process is indicative of Samford’s competitive admissionenvironment and level of selectivity, which will likely increase for each ensuingclass. With limited offers of admission, the Admission Committee endeavors tomeasure an applicant’s particular interest in Samford, both academically and as apotential contributor to the university community. An applicant’s financial needis not considered in the admission process, and accordingly, the university doesnot provide the scholarship assistance that will be required by all who receive anoffer of admission.

The university reserves the rights to reject any application without explanationand to rescind an admission if (i) between the date of an application and the startof classes there is a change in the condition or status of any information provid-ed by the applicant that would have been a basis for denying the applicationwhen it was reviewed by the Admission Committee or (ii) any information pro-vided by an applicant proves to be untrue at the time of its submission.

Samford University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, ornational origin. Religious institutions such as Samford University may be exemptfrom certain provisions of federal laws concerning non-discrimination. Allinquiries and complaints should be directed to the Office of Admissions at 800Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229.

Scholarship PolicySamford scholarships and university aid are awarded to students who have dis-tinguished records of achievement. The university believes the lives and commit-ments of such students hold great promise for addressing the vital issues of thefuture. The Scholarship Committee seeks students who intentionally use theirexceptional talents, abilities, and personal commitments to better society. Due tolimited resources, the committee utilizes the funds available to impact affordabil-ity for as many students as possible. At all times, it is understood that recipientsof these funds will maintain high standing in academic, social, and residentialareas of campus life. For more information on scholarships, including deadlinesand recipient guidelines, visit: www.samford.edu/admission/scholarships

Freshman Applicant

Prerequisites

Transcripts and CurriculumAn official high school transcript of your academic work should reflect a strongscholastic history. Successful admission candidates are expected to have fourunits of English, algebra I and II, geometry, two laboratory sciences, two units ofhistory (not including state history), and two units of a foreign language.Successful scholarship applicants typically present a curriculum that includes out-standing performance in four units of English, four units of math, three laborato-ry sciences, three units of history, and two units of a foreign language.

Admission Procedures andPolicies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A solid liberal arts education has long proven to be the best preparation for mostprofessions and positions of leadership. Through a strong education in the artsand sciences, Samford University students develop intellectually and personally,acquiring the broad understanding and diverse skills that modern society requires.

Samford seeks students who have demonstrated high standards of scholarship,outstanding personal character, and serious educational aims. Admission toSamford involves a careful analysis of academic records, character references, clar-ity of educational purpose, and extracurricular activities which reflect the appli-cant’s potential for involvement and leadership in the programs and services of theuniversity.

Admission standards are competitive and selective. The Admission Committeeselects the entering class from among those whose academic performance givesthe strongest promise of success in college. It is Samford’s intent to maintain anundergraduate student body with diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities.

Students who wish to attend Samford University should complete an application foradmission. Submit applications and related documents to the address listed below oronline at www.samford.edu/admission.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campus. To schedule your visit,contact: Office of Admission, Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive,Birmingham, AL 35229, or telephone (800) 888-2875 or (205) SAMFORD [726-3673].

The information that follows is general policy and pertains to undergraduateprograms. Graduate and professional degree programs may have different poli-cies. For information about these, contact the administrator with responsibility forthe program in question.

Admission Application Process Although there is no formal admission deadline, applicants are encouraged tocomplete the process as soon as possible. Delays in the admission process couldalso adversely affect other processes important to eventual enrollment, includingfinancial aid and residence life. Also, if transcripts are being sent to us from otherinstitutions, please allow for the time it takes for us to receive them. SeeAdmission Procedures below.

Admission Notification for All StudentsOnce students have been notified of admission to Samford, a $250Enrollment/Housing Confirmation Deposit must be submitted to the Office ofAdmission to reserve a place in the entering class. The deposit is nonrefundableand is applied to first semester costs. The entering class must be limited to sup-port an optimum living and learning environment. Deposits will be accepted untilMay 1 (the National Candidate Reply Date), after which eligible students will beplaced on a wait list and selected as space becomes available.

Orientation and ConnectionsOrientation: The Admission Office coordinates Orientation sessions for new stu-dents and their parents. Orientation provides parents and students the opportu-nity to learn more about the campus, faculty, and staff, and the opportunity to talkto current Samford students. New students will register for their fall classes.Orientation is required for all new students enrolling at Samford. More informa-tion on New Student Orientation, including how to register, can be found on theAdmission Web site: www.samford.edu/admission

Connections: The Office of Student Activities and Events is responsible for theimplementation of Connections, a four-day assimilation event for entering fresh-men. First-year students are mentored by upperclassmen, faculty, and staff as theybecome integrated academically and socially. New students will gain valuableinformation from this process.

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College Entrance ExaminationsOfficial test scores, sent to Samford directly from the American College TestingProgram (ACT) and/or the College Board Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I:Reasoning Test, or SAT) are required. Samford’s institutional codes are: 0016(ACT) and 1302 (SAT). Scores received via other means may not be accepted asofficial.

High School Equivalency (GED)Applicants who have the GED (General Educational Developmental) diploma maypresent an official score report in place of the high school diploma. The ACT orSAT will be required unless the applicant has been out of high school for at leastfive years. Nursing applicants are required to submit standardized test scores.

Freshman Applicant Procedures for AdmissionA freshman applicant who desires to attend Samford University should:

1. Complete an application form online at www.samford.edu/admission or submita Common Application available at www.commonapp.org, and include a $40nonrefundable application fee.

2. Request two official transcripts from your high school to be sent to the Officeof Admission. One should be sent at the time of application. The second oneshould be sent at the completion of the senior year certifying graduation.Transcripts must be mailed by the school to the Office of Admission in orderto be considered official or be submitted electronically via other approvedmethods.

3. Have official scores on the ACT or SAT sent to the Office of Admission by therespective agency.

4. Arrange for submission of the School Recommendation Form provided on theonline SU application and the Common Application.

5. Write an essay of approximately 500 words. In your own words, respond toone of the essay questions in the admission application form online.

6. If necessary, mail the completed application and related documents to:Office of AdmissionSamford University800 Lakeshore DriveBirmingham, AL 35229

Student Classifications

Academic Renewal Student—An undergraduate student who hasdropped out, withdrawn, or has been suspended because of academic defi-ciencies but has demonstrated sufficient maturation to be considered for re-enrollment.Audit Student—A student who neither receives a grade nor participates inclassroom examinations.Early Entrance to College—An exceptional high school student whomeets specific qualifications to be admitted to Samford University prior tocompleting a traditional four-year high school diploma program.Evening Student—A student who has been out of high school for at leastthree years and is unable to enroll in a day program.Freshman—A student who is a high school graduate and has not enrolledin any accredited college or university.International Student—A student who is not a U.S. citizen.International Baccalaureate Student—A student who has been admit-ted to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program that allows high schoolstudents to obtain college credit for coursework taken in the IB program.Readmission Student—A student who previously attended Samford, left,and desires to return to Samford, including students who were required towithdraw. Special Status Student—A student who is enrolled but is not seeking adegree.Transfer Student—A student who has attended another accredited collegeor university and desires to attend Samford to pursue a degree.Transient Student—A student who is regularly enrolled in another collegeor university but desires to take a course(s) at Samford.

Early Entrance to CollegeSamford welcomes applications from exceptional students prior to their highschool graduation when, in the opinion of the applicant, the applicant’s parents,and school officials, enrollment at Samford University will enhance the educa-tional experience beyond that available in high school.

CategoriesThere are two categories for early entrance:

1. Admission to Samford after the junior year in high school.OR

2. Concurrent enrollment at Samford and at the high school during the senioryear.

Qualifications and Requirements1. A grade point average of 3.50 or higher.2. An ACT score of 25 or an SAT score of 1150.3. A written statement of support from parents and from a school official.

Evening Student ApplicantIt is expected that students who enter this program have been out of high schoolfor at least three years and are unable to enroll in the day program due to workschedules, family concerns, or other reasons. Professional Studies is the adminis-trative office that serves evening students. (See the Professional Studies section ofthis catalog.) Professional Studies staff can assist you with academic advising,admission, and other areas of concern. Contact them at (205) 726-2898.

International Student ApplicantInternational students should allow a minimum of six months to complete all thenecessary paperwork prior to admission and enrollment.

International Student Applicant ProceduresAn international student who desires to attend Samford University should:

1. Complete an application form online at www.samford.edu/admission or sub-mit a Common Application available at www.commonapp.org, and include a$40 nonrefundable application fee.

2. Have an official transcript of all academic work, including mark sheets, exam-ination results, certificates, diplomas, etc., sent to the Office of Admission. Thisincludes any college credit earned in a university not in the United States.Certified copies of all academic work should be submitted to the WorldEvaluation Service (WES), or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE), request-ing a Course by Course Evaluation. Information regarding WES and ECE isavailable from the Office of Admission.

3. Have official scores on the ACT or the SAT sent to the Office of Admission bythe respective agency.

4. Have official scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) sentdirectly from the Educational Testing Service directly to the Office ofAdmission. A competitive score of 575 (paper), 232 (computer), or 90(Internet) is expected.

5. Arrange for submission of the School Recommendation Form provided on theonline SU application and the Common Application.

6. Write an essay of approximately 500 words. In your own words, respond toone of the essay questions in the admission application form online.

7. Submit a financial affidavit of support, supplied by Samford, showing thatthere are adequate funds to support your educational experience.

8. Supply a copy of your official Government documentation (visa or passport)to the Office of Admission.

Dual Enrollment Credit and Credit by Examination for Entering Freshmen

The maximum aggregate total credit an entering freshman may bring to Samfordthrough dual enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), College Level ExaminationProgram (CLEP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) is 30 credit hours.

The Core Curriculum is a distinctive of a Samford education. As part of theCore Curriculum, only UCCA 101 (Communication Arts I) is eligible for dualenrollment, AP, CLEP, or IB credit. All other Core Curriculum courses, includingUCCA 102 (Communication Arts II), UCCP 101 (Cultural Perspectives I), UCCP102 (Cultural Perspectives II), UCFH 120 (Concepts of Fitness and Health), andUCBP 101 (Biblical Perspectives) must be taken at Samford and cannot be satis-fied through dual enrollment credit or credit by examination.

UCCA 101 credit may be met by a score of 4 or 5 on the AP exam for eitherEnglish Language or English Literature, a score of 5 or higher on English A1 forIB, or a dual enrollment composition course at the equivalent level.

English Composition II, Western Civilization and World History courses taken asdual enrollment may be considered for elective credit. English Composition II willnot satisfy UCCA 102 credit. Elective credit for Western Civilization and WorldHistory may satisfy a general education humanities requirement, depending onthe student’s major. They will not satisfy the requirements for UCCP 101 or UCCP102.

Dual EnrollmentDual enrollment courses are college classes taken in high school which might sat-isfy high school requirements and also earn college credit. Incoming freshmenmay transfer up to 12 hours of dual enrollment credits that satisfy high schoolrequirements. Additional dual enrollment courses that are not needed to satisfyhigh school requirements, and are taken above and beyond high school require-ments, may be considered beyond the initial 12 credits, but not to exceed themaximum of 30 credits allowed.

Dual enrollment courses require a minimum grade of B- or higher to be accept-ed for credit.

An official transcript from a regionally accredited college or university isrequired for dual enrollment credit to be evaluated and applied. Dual enrollmentcredit will not be evaluated from a high school transcript.

Additional documentation is required from the high school guidance counselorfor dual enrollment credit that is taken above and beyond high school require-ments. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information about providingthat documentation.

Students who take courses with both Advanced Placement (AP) exams anddual enrollment credit must meet the minimum requirements in either area toreceive credit.

Credit by ExaminationAP, CLEP, and IB credit is awarded with the minimum exam score reported fromthe College Board or International Baccalaureate. Please refer to the Credit byExamination Policies section on the following pages, for more information.---------------------*AP=Advanced Placement; CLEP=College-Level Examination Program;IB=International Baccalaureate

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Credit by Examination PoliciesAdvanced Placement

MinScore

CreditSubjectSamford Course Title

(if applicable)Art History Elective credit 3 3Art, Studio: Drawing ART 221 Beginning Drawing 3 3Art, Studio: 2D Design Elective credit 3 3Art, Studio: 3D Design Elective credit 3 3Biology BIOL 105 Principles of Biology 3 4Chemistry CHEM 205 Foundations of Chem AND 4 5

CHEM 206 Foundations of Chem LabChinese Lang/Culture CHIN 102 Elementary Chinese II 3 4Chinese Lang/Cult** CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I AND 4 8

CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese IIComputer Science A COSC 110 Intro to Programming 4 4Economics: Macro ECON 201 Principles-Macroeconomics 3 4Economics: Micro ECON 202 Principles-Microeconomics 3 3English Lang/Comp* UCCA 101 Communication Arts I 4 4English Lit/Comp* UCCA 101 Communication Arts I 4 4 Environmental Science BIOL 107 Contemporary Biology 3 4French Lang/Culture FREN 102 Elementary French II 3 4French Lang/Cult** FREN 201 Intermediate French I AND 4 8

FREN 202 Intermediate French IIGerman Lang/Culture GER 102 Elementary German II 3 4German Lang/Cult** GER 201 Intermediate German I AND 4 8

GER 202 Intermediate German IIGovt/Pol (U.S.) POLS 205 Intro to American Politics 4 4Govt/Pol (Comparative) Elective credit 4 4History: European HIST 200 Global Perspectives 4 4History: U.S. HIST 218 Modern America since 1865 4 4History: World HIST 200 Global Perspectives 5 4Human Geography GEOG 101 Global Geography 4 4Italian Lang/Culture ITAL 102 Elementary Italian II 3 4Italian Lang/Cult** ITAL 201 Intermediate Italian I AND 4 8

ITAL 202 Intermediate Italian IIJapanese Lang/Cult JAPN 102 Elementary Japanese II 3 4Japanese Lang/Cult** JAPN 201 Intermed Japanese I AND 4 8

JAPN 202 Intermediate Japanese IILatin LATN 102 Elementary Latin II 3 4 Latin LATN 201 Intermediate Latin I 4 4Latin** LATN 201 Intermediate Latin I AND 5 8

LATN 202 Intermediate Latin IIMath: Calculus AB MATH 240 Calculus I 3 4Math: Calculus BC MATH 240 Calculus I AND 3 8

MATH 260 Calculus IIMath: Calculus BC MATH 240 Calculus I 3 4

AB Subgrade***Math, Statistics MATH 210 Elementary Statistics 3 4Music, Theory † MUSC 1510 Theory I: The Syntax of Music 3 3Physics 1 PHYS 100 Physics for Society OR 3 4

PHYS 101 General Physics IPhysics 2 PHYS 102 General Physics II 3 4Physics C: Elec/Magn PHYS 204 Physics II 4 5Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 203 Physics I 4 5Psychology PSYC 101 General Psychology 4 4Spanish Lang/Culture SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II 3 4 Spanish Lang/Cult** SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I AND 4 8

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish IISpanish Lit/Culture SPAN 301 Conv/Comp/Gram (Span) 4 4

* Students who successfully meet the minimum score for both AdvancedPlacement English Literature & Comp and English Language & Comp can receivecredit for UCCA 101 plus 4 credit hours of general elective credit.

** Students who successfully meet the minimum score (4) for language at theintermediate level receive a maximum of 8 credits for 201-202 and do notreceive an additional 4 credits for exceeding the expectations of the 102 ele-mentary level.

*** A score of 3 or higher on the BC exam earns credit in MATH 240 and 260,regardless of the AB subgrade.

† The Division of Music will allow Music Theory as AP credit pending the student’ssuccessful evaluation regarding that subject at Samford University.

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International Baccalaureate Samford University recognizes the quality of the International Baccalaureate (IB)Program and welcomes application for admission from students who have takencoursework in the IB program. Credit is given for the IB Higher Level Examinationspassed with grades of 5, 6, or 7. No credit is given for the IB SubsidiaryExaminations. In cases of ambiguity, the dean of Howard College of Arts andSciences, in consultation with the Office of the Registrar, will determine the cred-it to be awarded.

Biology BIOL 105 Principles of Biology 5 4Chemistry CHEM 205 Foundations of Chemistry 6 5

CHEM 206 Foundations of Chem LabEnglish A1 UCCA 101 Communication Arts I 5 4Geography Elective credit 5 3Geography Elective credit 6 4History Asia/OCE Elective credit 5 3History Asia/OCE Elective credit 6 4History: Americas Elective credit 5 3History: Americas Elective credit 6 4History: Europe Elective credit 5 3History: Europe Elective credit 6 4Language Language 102 5 4Mathematics Level SL MATH 240 Calculus I 6 4Physics PHYS 100 Physics for Society 5 4Psychology PSYC 101 General Psychology 5 4

MinScore

CreditSubjectSamford Course Title

(if applicable)

Credit LimitationsThe aggregate of credit earned in dual enrollment, extension, correspondence, AP(Advanced Placement), and CLEP may not exceed 30 credits. At least 50 percentof the credit in each degree program must be earned from Samford, with none ofthe credit mentioned in the previous sentence counting toward this residencyrequirement. Also, a minimum of 15 credits in the major field (with nine at the300–400 level) must be taken at Samford. For a minor, a minimum of nine cred-its in the minor field (with six at the 300–400 level) must be taken at Samford.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)College-level credit is awarded for scores of 50 or higher in most subject areas;however, students should consult with their advisors or the Office of the Registrarbefore scheduling any CLEP examinations. With the sole exception of UCCA 101,CLEP credit is not acceptable for University Core Curriculum courses.

* Students who score a minimum of 50 on French, German, or Spanish CLEP testsreceive a maximum of four (4) credits at the elementary level (102); studentswho score 62 (French), 63 (German), or 63 (Spanish), or higher receive a maxi-mum of eight (8) credits at the intermediate level (201-202). No more than8 credits are awarded for the language CLEP test. No credit is given forFREN/GER/SPAN 101.

MinScore

CreditCLEP

ExaminationSamford Course Title

(if applicable)Accounting/Principles ACCT 211 Accounting Concepts I 50 3Biology BIOL 105 Principles of Biology 50 4Business Law, Intro BUSA 252 Legal Envirnmt of Business 50 3Chemistry CHEM 205 Foundations of Chem AND 50 5

CHEM 206 Foundations of Chem LabEcon: Macro/Prin ECON 201 Principles-Macroeconomics 50 4Econ: Micro/Prin ECON 202 Principles-Microeconomics 50 3Engl: American Lit no credit - -Engl: Analysis/Inter Lit no credit - -Engl: College Comp UCCA 101 Communication Arts I 50 4Engl: Comp (opt essay) no credit - -Engl: Comp, Freshmen no credit - -Engl: English Lit no credit - -French, Level 1* FREN 102 Elementary French II 50 4French, Level 2* FREN 201 Intermediate French I AND 62 8

FREN 202 Intermediate French IIGerman, Level 1* GER 102 Elementary German II 50 4German, Level 2* GER 201 Intermediate German I AND 63 8

GER 202 Intermediate German IIGovt: American no credit - -Hist: US I (to 1877) no credit - -Hist: US II (1865-Pres) no credit - -Hist: Western Civ I no credit - -Hist: Western Civ II no credit - -Human Growth/Dev no credit - -Humanities Elective credit 50 4Info Syst/Comp Appl no credit - -Mangmnt/Principles no credit - -Marketing/Principles no credit - -Math: Algebra Elective credit 50 4Math: Precalculus MATH 150 Precalculus 50 4Math: Calc/Elem Func MATH 240 Calculus I 50 4Math: College Math MATH 110 Contemporary Mathematics 50 4Math: Trigonometry Elective credit 50 4Natural Sciences Elective credit 50 4Psych: Educ Psyc, Int no credit - -Psych: Introduction PSYC 101 General Psychology 50 4Social Sciences/Hist no credit - -Sociology, Intro SOCI 100 Introduction to Sociology 50 4Spanish, Level 1* SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish II 50 4 Spanish, Level 2* SPAN 201 Intermediate Spanish I AND 63 8

SPAN 202 Intermediate Spanish II

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International Transfer ApplicantThe transfer credit process for international students is the same as that for ourdomestic transfer students:

1. As part of the admissions process, an international credential evaluation isrequired reporting prior university study. Samford accepts evaluations fromWorld Education Services (WES), found at www.wes.org or EducationCredential Evaluators (ECE) at www.ece.org.

2. An official international credential evaluation should come directly to SamfordUniversity electronically or through the mail in a sealed envelope. Transfer creditwill be applied according to information reported on the official evaluation.Courses that are reported as comparable to courses from a U.S. regionally-accred-ited institution will be accepted according to Samford’s transfer credit policies.

3. Pass/fail courses graded as “P” or “S” will not be initially accepted unless writ-ten documentation is received from the awarding institution that the grade rep-resents at least a “C-.”

4. Samford course equivalencies may be met with 75% of the required credits;however, they will only receive the actual credits earned toward the degree.

5. To earn a first undergraduate degree at Samford University, at least 50 percentof the credits for that degree must be earned from Samford. Additionally, a min-imum of 15 credits in the major field (9 at the 300-400 level) and 9 in anydeclared minor field (6 at the 300-400 level) must be earned from Samford. (Seethe Transfer Student Applicant section for more details.)

6. Initially, elective credit will be awarded until such time that verifiable coursedescriptions or syllabi with English translation are provided to the Transfer CreditAnalyst in the Office of the Registrar for evaluation. If it is determined by the aca-demic department that a transfer course is comparable to a Samford course,equivalent credit will be applied. Providing course information is not a guaran-tee that equivalent credit will be awarded. Course information only provides theinformation needed to make a determination for credit.

7. Course descriptions or syllabi should come from the transfer institution on the insti-tution’s official letterhead and include contact information. To receive the most accu-rate evaluation of international credit, course information should include: title ofcourse, course level (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, etc.), course objectives, outline ofcourse content, type of course (i.e. independent study, lecture, seminar, laboratory),description of how student is evaluated for the course, and reading references.

8. If English is not the native or official language of the student’s home country, allcourse information must be officially translated into English and accompany theoriginal course documents. The name and contact information of the translatoris to be included.

9. Full-time Samford students (registered for 12 or more credits in a given term) arerequired to satisfy a convocation requirement. For transfer students, the numberof convocation credits required is prorated based on the number of transfer hoursaccepted. Failure to satisfy the convocation requirement will prevent graduation.

Special Category Applicants

Academic Renewal ApplicantUndergraduate students who have dropped out, withdrawn, or have been suspended because of academic deficiencies but have demonstrated sufficientmaturation may request readmission as an academic renewal applicant.

The following conditions apply:

1. At least three years must have elapsed since the end of the semester(s) forwhich the student is seeking the provisions of academic renewal. If acade-mic renewal is sought for more than one semester, the semestersmust be contiguous. The cumulative GPA for the previous work being con-sidered for forgiveness under the academic renewal policy must have beenlower than 2.00.

2. After admission as a candidate for academic renewal, the student must sub-mit a written application for academic renewal to the university registrarwithin twelve (12) months following entry (or re-entry) to Samford University.This application should be supported by at least one semester of recentcoursework at Samford that indicates a reasonable expectation of the candi-date’s continued academic success. Written approval of the student’s acade-mic dean is required for admission as a candidate for academic renewal andto invoke the academic renewal policy.

Transfer Student ApplicantAcademic RecordTransfer students generally receive favorable admission review when they present aminimum cumulative 2.50 grade point average on all college-level coursework, pro-vided they have attempted at least 24 credits, or 36 quarter credits, at institutionsaccredited by one of the regional accrediting agencies. If a student has attempted lessthan 24 credits of college-level coursework, an official high school transcript and offi-cial test scores must also be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Transferring Core and General Education CoursesSamford University strives to offer a distinctive curriculum that challenges studentsto their fullest potential and employs innovative teaching techniques. All studentsshould complete their General Education Requirements in residence wheneverpossible. Transfer students with 18 or more semester credits earned at anotherinstitution may be able to substitute some general education courses takenelsewhere for the interdisciplinary courses of the University Core and GeneralEducation Cu