Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
Group hospitalization insurance is mandatory for all
international students. Enrollment in the student group
hospitalization insurance program is mandatory at time
of registration unless proof of comparable coverage by
a private or government-sponsored agency is provided.
Such proof will be determined by the Office of Student
Services.
For more information, visit www.ulm.edu/international.
GOLD — Gateway to Online Degrees
University of Louisiana at Monroe GOLD program
is designed to enable adult learners to utilize the
convenience and flexibility of online learning to earn a
college degree. The opportunity to accelerate the process
is offered through non-traditional course schedules of four
and eight week sessions. There are a variety of degrees
offered online. For a complete list of online degrees, visit
the website at www.ulm.edu/gold
VISITING STUDENTS
Visiting students are those currently enrolled at
another institution who wish to attend one semester or
summer term at ULM and transfer the credit back to their
home institution. They may be admitted by filing a visiting
student application online at www.ulm.edu/apply and an
official letter of good standing from the Registrar of their
home institution. Students wishing to enroll in classes with
pre-requisites must also submit official transcripts to verify
eligibility to enroll in those courses. Students who decide
to transfer to ULM after one contiguous term as a visiting
student will be required to submit a regular undergraduate
application. Visiting students are not eligible to receive
any federal financial aid.
READMISSION
Returning students who have missed six consecutive
terms (attending or applying for one or both summer
sessions is considered participation in a term) or longer
are required to submit a new application and application
fee for readmission before the student will be eligible
to re-enroll. All students must be advised before they
are permitted to enroll in their classes. If a student
has attended other institutions in the interim, he/she
is considered a transfer student and must reapply. If a
student attends ULM during a period of suspension from
another institution and does not meet the appeal criteria,
all credits earned under the suspension will be voided.
COLLEGIATE PROGRAMS
The Collegiate Admissions Program provides an
opportunity for exceptional high school sophomores,
juniors and seniors to earn college credit. Applications for
the Collegiate Admissions Program are available through
high school guidance counselors or the ULM Office of
Recruitment/Admissions. Classes are taught on the ULM
campus.
RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONS 33
Admission Requirements:
• of at least sophomore year (10 th grade) standing
• pursuing the Core 4 Curriculum
• minimum ACT composite score of 18
• minimum ACT subscore of 18 in English or 19 in
mathematics
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Meet all course prerequisites
Students who have a 2.5-2.9 cumulative GPA will be
considered for admission if they have an ACT composite
score of 23 or higher.
Students must submit an application for admission
along with the admission fee, recommendation from their
high school principal, class selection form and a copy
of social security card, and proof of immunization form.
ULM will obtain an electronic copy of the high school
transcript for all Louisiana residents. Official ACT scores
are required.
Students participating in the collegiate program
are not allowed to receive talent grants, academic
scholarships or dependent fee waivers.
Tuition for students enrolled in collegiate program
classes will be $150 per 3-hour course. Additional course
fees may apply.
Students participating in the collegiate program are
limited to a maximum of 9 hours per semester for a total
of 6 semesters, exclusive of summer sessions.
Early Start (Dual Enrollment) Program- This
program allows students to earn college credit while
enrolled in selected courses taught in their high schools.
Students must:
• be of at least sophomore (10th grade) standing
• be pursuing the Regents /TOPS Core or the
Louisiana Core 4 curriculum
• have a PLAN composite score of at least 18 or an
ACT (or an equivalent SAT) composite score of at
least 18 to enroll in a college degree course
• have a PLAN or ACT (or an equivalent SAT)
English sub-score of at least 18 to enroll in an
entry level English college degree course
• have a PLAN or ACT (or an equivalent SAT)
mathematics sub-score of at least 19 to reenroll in
an entry level mathematics college degree course
• have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA or a 20 ACT
composite score
• meet all course prerequisites
Students who have a 2.5-2.9 cumulative GPA will be
considered for admission if they have an ACT composite
score of 23 or higher. Students with less than a 2.0
cumulative GPA are not eligible to participate in the Early
Start (dual enrollment) program.
In addition, students must submit necessary
applications, transcripts, ACT scores and pay fees and
tuition. To receive college credit, the student must be
enrolled in the high school course for a full year and
complete all course with a grade of A or B. If a student
is pursuing an academic endorsement to his or her
diploma, acquiring college credits may satisfy one of the
components of the endorsement.