Waldorf College Catalog 2013-2014
Academic Policies
If the experience is approved, credit will be given but not a grade. There is a $50.00 per course fee for the credit to be put on the student’s transcript.
Student Responsibility and Academic Advising Students have ultimate responsibility for planning their academic program to assure they have met the degree requirements for graduation from Waldorf. However, the Registrar’s Office, departmental and division heads, and the student’s academic advisor are prepared to assist in assuring that appropriate course work is undertaken and requirements fulfilled.
Advanced Placement (AP) Program Credits from Advanced Placement courses in which at least a “3” has been earned on the final examination are accepted by Waldorf. A maximum of three courses will be accepted. Written departmental approval is required for AP credit in the major or minor. A score of 3 or better on the AP English Language/Composition exam will be accepted as ENG 101 First-Year Composition for three credits. A score of 3 or better on the AP English Literature/Composition exam will be accepted as ENG 102 Introduction to Literature for three credits.
Student Arrival/Report Date The deadline for a new student to enroll for full-time status is the first day of the semester. The Admissions and Academic Progress Committee may waive this requirement during the drop/add period of the semester.
Foreign Language Waiver Students in majors that require Foreign Language for their degree must receive department approval for a waiver of the requirement.
Enrolled students who have not attended classes during the first week of the semester will be withdrawn from the college. Exceptions to the policy may be made upon approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) The College-Level Examination Program and the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests provide students the opportunity to earn credit outside the classroom by demonstrating academic achievement through examination. Waldorf grants credit for both subject and general examinations of CLEP and DSST with the stipulation that the departments concerned will determine the course credit allowed and the score to be achieved to be acceptable.
Registration Incoming students who have been accepted for admission are sent an invitation to register by appointment with the Registrar. This process begins the early part of May. Returning students generally register for the fall semester during April and for the spring semester during November. Registration is generally on a first-come first-served basis; however, upper division students are given preference, then sophomores, then freshmen, in order to meet graduation requirements.
These examinations are given in examination centers located throughout the country. For credit earned by CLEP or DSST examination, a transcription fee of $50.00 per course is charged.
Students who wish to audit a course(s) must register in the same manner as for a regular course but pay a reduced fee. If the decision to audit occurs after the course(s) has begun, it must be done within two weeks following the scheduled midterm date; however, there will be no change in fees as a result.
Academic Information
Veterans Programs Waldorf College is approved for veterans benefits by the Iowa Department of Education, Veterans’ Education Section.
Registration is may be held until the student’s account is settled with the Business Office and all health forms are completed and turned in. Until such settlement is made, the student is not permitted to register or attend classes.
An application-for-admission form may be secured from the Office of Admissions. This should be completed and returned to the college as evidence of a desire to enroll. A copy of a transcript of high school credits and a record of any additional training are required to complete the application for admission. (Upon acceptance a $100.00 deposit is required.) The form for applying to the Veterans Administration for certification for training may be secured from any office of the Veterans Administration. A veteran is not entitled to educational benefits until he has been properly certified to the college for such training.
Academic Load Sixteen semester hours including physical education, athletics, and music activities constitutes a normal program of study. Regularly enrolled students may register for 12 to 17.50 semester hours. After the first semester of attendance, those who have maintained high rank in scholarship may request permission from the Dean of the College to enroll for more than 17.50 semester hours. Seldom is permission given to register for more than 20 semester hours. An additional charge of $550 per credit hour is made for each hour in excess of 17.50 for a single semester.
Credit for other military training may be available. Credits will be based upon the American Council on Education (ACE) guide and will be awarded only when they can be equated to courses which are currently in the College course listing and then only when they also apply toward the student’s degree at Waldorf.
A student who is registered for fewer than 12 semester hours is classified as a part-time student. Some financial aid is available for part-time students, if qualified.
Veterans should consult with the Veterans Administration as well as with the Registrar concerning their privileges and responsibilities under federal legislation.
If it is apparent that a student is not profiting from attendance, the Vice President of Academic Affairs may dismiss a student without any waiting period.
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