Catalog Agreement Through the governance and administrative processes of Edward Waters College, after publication of this catalog, changes may have to occur in the academic calendar, admission and/or graduation requirements, academic programs, course offerings, policies and regulations, and tuition and fee charges. As a result, this catalog should not be construed as an agreement between the student and the College or as an irrevocable commitment from Edward Waters College to the student. While reasonable effort will be made to publicize such changes, students are encouraged to seek current information from appropriate offices; ultimately, the responsibility for complying with all applicable requirements rests with the student. All students have the right to graduate governed by the requirements of the Catalog edition published for the academic year of first enrollment, provided the student had continuous enrollment. More than one semester of non-enrollment obligates a student to meet the requirements of the Catalog in effect upon her/his return to the College. All requirements of a single Catalog must be met and requirements may not be arbitrarily selected from various Catalogs.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Statement In compliance with ADA Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, EWC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the administration or operation of its educational policies, activities, and programs. In order to receive accommodations for any specific disability, a student must self-disclose her/his disabling condition by submitting documentation of diagnosis with the appropriate forms to the Office for Student Affairs.
Family Educational and Privacy Act Statement The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the College cannot disclose academic or personally identifiable information contained n the student’s educational records without the student’s consent. Students may grant any third party (parent, spouse, or sponsor) permission to access their records by completing the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Waiver Form and designating all parties for which
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