Registration Information

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN

Fall 2006 Schedule

MUW RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DELETE FROM ITS OFFERINGS ANY COURSE FOR WHICH THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT DEMAND.

ADMISSIONS

Welty Hall, Room 201 (662-329-7106)

Entering Freshmen

Freshmen who have never been to college must:

Students with ACT subtest scores of 16 or below must enroll in and successfully complete the following intermediate courses in the summer or fall semester at MUW:

2. MA 100 (Intermediate Algebra) if Mathematics ACT subtest score is 16 or below

4. LS 101 (Academic Support Laboratory) if two or more ACT subtest scores are 16 or below

Re-entering students (a student not enrolled the previous semester) must submit to the Admissions Office:

2. official transcripts from all colleges attended since last date of attendance at Mississippi University for Women.

Students seeking admission to Graduate School must contact the Graduate School Office located in Education and Human Sciences Center, Room 121C, 1st floor (329-7110).

Once admitted to the University, a student must obtain written approval of the Registrar and Vice President for Academic Affairs before taking courses at another institution with the intention of transferring credits toward a degree at MUW.

Warning: Each student is responsible for knowing whether she/he is eligible to continue in good status at the University. An ineligible student who registers in the University will be dropped and cannot attend classes. The student will not receive special consideration on her/his plea for lack of knowledge of her/his scholastic status, regardless of whether she/he registered and paid fees.

Students who have registered for classes but who elect not to enroll, must drop all classes on their schedule by registration day. Failure to drop all classes by this day will result in the student being responsible for payment of tuition and fees and for any grade received. Students can cancel their schedules in Banner Web through the day before registration. After that date, students should contact Student Services at 662-329-7129 for cancellation.

Twelve to 15 semester hours are considered full-time status. A student may not enroll in more than 19 hours without special recommendation from the Dean of the College offering her/his major. Students who are awarded certain scholarships must maintain continuous enrollment at MUW in a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester (audit hours and classes for which grades of WP or WF are given cannot be included in total number of hours to maintain scholarships). If the student drops below the 15-hour requirement, the scholarship will be suspended. Students who are awarded scholarships or have other financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid Center before reducing their credit load.

Students should be advised by an advisor in their major in the appropriate academic division before registration. Students who have not declared a major can be advised by the Academic Advising Center which is located on first floor of Reneau Hall, Room 102B (329-7138). The Advising Center is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. If students need to be advised during evening hours, they should call the Center to schedule an appointment. (Website:www.muw.edu/advising)

Students needing assistance with course work are encouraged to come to the office of Academic Support Services for tutoring, computer tutorials, and assistance with learning skills and study strategies. Academic Support Services is located in room 102, Reneau Hall and is open from 8-5, Monday through Friday. Students with disabilities needing accommodations should contact the Director of Academic Support Services. (662-329-7138) (Website: www.muw.edu/academicsupport)

One-credit courses may be used toward elective hours for graduation requirements. However, no accumulated credit hours from one-credit elective courses may be used to satisfy a requirement of the University Core Curriculum.

MUW has a comprehensive program of Student Financial Aid in the form of scholarships, loans, grants, and work-study employment. The total amount of money available in some programs is limited; therefore, students are encouraged to apply early.

Students applying for assistance must complete the 2004-2005 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Remember to include the MUW School Code (002422) on the FAFSA in order for us to receive your results.

The FAFSA can be obtained from any high school counselor’s office, the MUW Financial Aid Center, or on the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Students must complete the “Summer Semester 2005 Request for Financial Assistance” form which is available in the Financial Aid Center. Summer semester awards are based on the student’s remaining eligibility for funds in the 2004-2005 award year (ends with summer).

Students receiving financial aid must enroll at least half-time (6 credit hours). Full-time enrollment is 12 or more credit hours. Federal Pell Grant and Federal Perkins Loan funds are adjusted according to the student’s enrollment status.

Students enrolling for the first time, who are 21 years of age or older, may be admitted to MUW without an ACT score. These students are not eligible for federal student aid funds until either passing 12 credit hours with a “C” average, or meeting the regular admission standards, including the ACT score requirements.

Students may be suspended or placed on probation for reasons of conduct as well as for academic deficiency. All students are held responsible for the regulations as printed in the University Bulletin and Campus Guide.

The University Health Center provides care for all students with routine, short-term health problems. No fee is charged for a routine visit, however there is a nominal charge for lab work, medications, supplies and complete physical examinations. Students are responsible for expenses incurred.

Vehicle registration is required and can be accessed on Banner Web. Decals may be picked up at registration or from the Police Department in Eckford Building. Decals are charged to the student's account, payable at the Comptroller's Office. Campus traffic rules and regulations can be found on our web site

Residence halls are available for both male and female students enrolled at MUW. Rooms are available on a nightly and weekend basis for part-time students. Residence halls are open only during the fall and spring semesters and regular summer sessions.

Beginning January 2006, students who wish to withdraw from the University must do so through the appropriate College/Institute or the Advising Center for undeclared students. Students must return their parking decal and student I.D. before the withdrawal can be processed.

The last day to withdraw from MUW for the Fall 2006 Semester is November 10.

Leaving the University without filing a formal withdrawal notice will result in a grade of F in all registered courses. Withdrawing from a residence hall is not the same as withdrawing from the University. Students who hold certain scholarships at the time they withdraw from the University will not be eligible to receive the scholarships in future semesters. Students receiving financial aid are required to repay a portion of the financial aid they received, if they withdraw prior to completing 60% of the term.

REFUND POLICY

Adjustments to tuition and housing expenses are made for students who officially withdraw from the University during the first ten days of classes (Fall, Spring, and Full Summer Semesters) or during the first three days ( 5 Week Summer Sessions). Students will be refunded 100% less $100 or 5% of tuition, whichever is lower. Housing expenses will be pro-rated based on actual residency. Students withdrawing from student housing before the contract period ends will need to apply to break their housing contract with Community Living. If the appeal is accepted, a $200 fee will be charged. If an appeal is not accepted, the regular room rate is charged. Students who withdraw from student housing during the first 5 weeks of the Fall or Spring Semester will receive a pro-rated refund of their meal plan payment.

Note: First-time students who receive financial aid under the Title IV program are subject to the refund guidelines of that program. Please contact the Financial Aid Center or the Comptroller for specific guidelines.

Mississippi University for Women complies with all provisions of the federal law entitled "Privacy Rights of Parents and Students." Copies of a policy statement indicating the records affected by this law, the student's rights and obligations, and University's rights and obligations may be obtained in the following offices: Academic Affairs, Student Services, Deans, and Graduate School.

The University will release directory information about any student unless the student has notified the Registrar in writing that she/he does not want any such information released. This written request must be filed within two weeks after the student registers each semester. It should be noted that such a request will be followed to the letter. Any further requests from non-university persons or organizations for such directory information will be refused.

Directory information includes the student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, degrees received, honors and awards earned, the most recent educational agency attended by the student, and other similar information.

Mississippi University for Women offers a program of instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. A complete listing of courses to be offered for this semester is listed in the schedule of classes. Mississippi University for Women is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate, Baccalaureate and Masters degrees.

The material in this brochure was accurate at the time of publication. MUW reserves the right to make changes as necessary. Classes may be canceled if there is not sufficient demand for them.

Mississippi University for Women does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability (when reasonable accommodations can be made), disabled veteran status or veterans of the Vietnam era status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.

The University is in full compliance with federal regulations, including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (as amended), Student right to Know and Campus Security Act, Section 1213 of the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, and the Drug-Free Workplace Act. The University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Public Law 101-336 (Americans with Disabilities Act). The University provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to individuals with disabilities, as defined under the law, who are otherwise qualified to meet the University’s academic and employment requirements. Those needing assistance may call Ms. Carol Frazier, Director of Academic Support Services, at (662) 329-7138 or (662) 241-7471 or e-mail cfrazier@muw.edu