LONGWOOD 2003-2004 UNDERGRADUATE
CATALOG This catalog dest;ribes Longwood's academic programs, including course numbers, descriptions, and standards for student progress and retention at the time of publication. However, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Longwood. There are established procedures for making changes which protect the institution's right to make changes deemed appropriate. A change of curriculum or graduation requirement is not made retroactive unless the alteration is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation. Longwood reserves the right to require a series of student proficiency assessment tests prior to graduation. The purpose of these assessment tests is to help individual students develop to their fullest potential and to improve the educational programs of Longwood. Students are required to participate; students who fail to participate may lose their priority ranking for registration and housing. Longwood may withhold transcripts for three months for graduating seniors who fail to participate. Longwood adheres to the principle of equal opportunity without regard to race, sex, creed, color, disability, national origin, age, or religion. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by Longwood and to all employment opportunities at Longwood. Anyone with questions concerning access or accommodations should contact Disability Support Services at 434.395.239 I (V); TRS: 71 I. The Longwood Undergraduate Bulletin was published in June 2003. The Catalog and related announcements remain in effect until June I, 2004. Longwood is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors and masters degrees; National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Virginia State Board of Education; National Association of Schools of Music; the undergraduate Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; the undergraduate Therapeutic Recreation Program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association in cooperation with the American Association for Leisure and Recreation; the undergraduate Business Administration Program is accredited by AACSB International. Longwood is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
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