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36 REGISTRATION POLICIES
summer term. In addition, some of the shorter courses begin later in the term. So, for example, a threeweek
course might begin in mid-May and end in early June whereas another three-week course might
begin in mid-June and finish in early July. Specific dates for individual courses are listed in each year’s
Course Schedule available at http://webapps.snu.edu/courses/.
Scope
Although courses from a wide array of campus areas are offered throughout the summer term, the bulk
of course offerings are designed to meet General Education requirements. Fiscal responsibility dictates
that a full complement of courses across all areas cannot be offered during the summer session;
however, many commonly-required courses are available. The summer courses that are offered meet
the same learning outcomes as those occurring in regular fall and spring terms.
Course Load
Within the overall two 6 week summer terms, a student may complete up to 12 hours of credit. However,
they must receive permission to carry more than six credit hours during any given period of the term
(online courses are limited to two per summer term). Because the same learning outcomes must be met
in a shortened time-frame, students enrolling in summer courses should expect to spend more time per
week in class-related work than would be the case during a regular 16-week semester term. Students
who are employed, therefore, should plan to either limit their course load or alter their employment
expectations accordingly.
Faculty
The Southern Nazarene University summer session faculty is composed chiefly of regular, full-time
faculty members, although some visiting instructors may be secured to offer work for which they are
particularly well-qualified.
Facilities
The regular facilities of the University including the library, laboratories, the gymnasium, residential
housing and Fine Arts practice rooms are available on a limited basis for use in the summer.
Admission
Students who enter Southern Nazarene University for the first time in a Summer session, and are
working toward a degree, must meet the regular requirements for admission.
Registration
Students enrolling in a summer term must complete all regular registration documents (e.g. application,
housing, financial agreements, etc.) required for admission and enrollment noted elsewhere in this
catalog. Failure to do so in a timely way may warrant disenrollment.
Regulations
All students are expected to conform to the same academic and lifestyle requirements that are in effect
during the regular academic year. Announcement will be made in the summer session regarding any
modification or special requirements that may be necessary to promote the best interests of the summer
students.