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2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG This Web catalog is the official catalog of Longwood University. It describes 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 University 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 the institution. Students are required to participate; students who fail to participate may lose their priority ranking for registration and housing. The institution may withhold transcripts for three months for graduating seniors who fail to participate. Longwood University, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is an equal opportunity institution of higher learning. Consistent with Federal and State law, the University promotes equal opportunity for all prospective and current students and employees. The University will not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability status, except in relation to employment where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. Anyone with questions concerning access or accommodations should contact Disability Resources at 434.395.2391 (V); 800-828-1120 (TT Relay). The Longwood Undergraduate Catalog is published each academic year. This Catalog and related announcements remain in effect until August 1, 2013. Longwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-6794500 for questions about the accreditation of Longwood University. Longwood’s undergraduate programs are also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Virginia State Board of Education; National Association of Schools of Music; Council on Social Work Education; National Recreation and Park Association in cooperation with the American Association for Leisure and Recreation; AACSB International —The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business; National Association of Schools of Theatre; Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Accreditation documents may be viewed during normal business hours in the Office of Academic Affairs.
This document is provided as a convenience to faculty and staff and should not be considered the official copy of the catalog. This document may contain errors. The official copy of the catalog resides on the Longwood website.
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