Catalog 73 - National University

General InformationTuition Tuition rates in effect as of August 31, 2009.Undergraduate - $298 per quarter unitGraduate - $338 per quarter unitCourse Level 4.5 3 2.25 1.5quarter units quarter units quarter units quarter units100, 200, 300, 400 $1,341 $894 $670.50 $447500 (Undergrad)* $1,341 $894 $670.50 $447500 (Grad)* $1,521 $1,014 $760.50 $507600 & 700 $1,521 $1,014 $760.50 $507* Tuition for 500-level courses is charged according to students’ degree programs.Tuition is due and payable prior to the first class session of eachcourse. Tuition not fully paid when due is subject to a late fee.If a tuition payment check is returned due to insufficient funds, theUniversity reserves the right to drop all current and future classes forthat student. Students will be notified of this action and assessed areturn check charge. The University may require students who havewritten multiple insufficient-fund checks to make all futurepayments by cashier’s check, cash, or money order.The University reserves the right to modify tuition at any time.Reduced tuition is available at designated military facilities foreligible students. Students whose employers have entered into acontractual agreement with the University may be eligible forreduced tuition.Enrollment AgreementStudents must sign an enrollment agreement before beginningclasses at National University. The agreement includes topicspertaining to tuition and fees, billing, attendance, financial assistance,payment options and other matters of enrollment. Contact anadmissions advisor for further information.Payments and Release ofRecordsThe University grants degrees and releases transcripts only after astudent satisfies all financial obligations to the University. All recordsand services are withheld from students who have any outstandingfinancial obligations to the University or who have defaulted on afederal Perkins or NU-Help loan.Safety ProgramNational University is concerned about the safety of its students andemployees and has instituted a University Safety Policy and anInjury and Illness Prevention Program. Students play an importantrole in ensuring that their classroom facilities are safe. Studentsshould:• Review fire, medical, and earthquake emergency proceduresposted in each classroom and be prepared to respond accordingly• Review emergency egress routes and know the location of fireextinguishers (posted in each classroom)• Watch for any hazardous conditions and report them immediatelyto the center assistantCampus SecurityIn general, National University’s campuses are situated in highlypopulated urban areas. As such, they are subject to the same securityproblems as other businesses in the area. To help prevent crime,22students should:• Lock their cars• Never leave valuable items in their parked cars• Return to their cars in the company of other students when theyleave the classroom at night. If no other students are going in thatdirection, students should request that a security guard or thecenter assistant accompany them• Take items of value with them when they leave a classroom,unless they are certain that the classroom will be locked ormonitored while they are away• Report anything that appears to be out of the ordinary (e.g., astranger lingering in the area) immediately to the center assistantSafety procedures are posted at campuses and labs.Students should never single-handedly try to stop a criminal in theact. Students should call for security or report the act by calling“911.” When the emergency operator answers, students should givethe operator their direct dial number, name, and specific location,including building and room number. (For students calling from LaMesa, South Bay, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, or any of the SanDiego naval installations, the location displayed on the 911emergency operator’s console will be that of the central telephoneswitch unit in Mission Valley, rather than that of the caller.) If timepermits, students should also notify the University operator bydialing “O,” since it is possible the 911 emergency operator may tryto contact them through the main University number.If students are involved in or aware of any event that requires theattention of University administration, they should complete a“Report of Student/Visitor Incident or Injury,” available through thecenter assistant, and follow the instructions.Pursuant to the Campus Security Act of 1990, the Universitypublishes the Annual Report on Campus Security that disclosesinformation about campus safety policies, procedures, and crimestatistics. This report is available on the University’s website, andprinted copies are available upon request to all current students andprospective students at each National University campus.Conference ServicesNational University offers conveniently located facilities available forconference needs at very competitive rates. The University’sconference style classrooms are perfect for hosting seminars,conferences, off-site meeting, or training sessions in an academicatmosphere that is comfortable, focused and conducive to interactionand learning.Professional Development andSeminarsNational University’s Division of Extended Learning is anauthorized provider of the Continuing Education Unit (CEU);benchmarked to International Association for Continuing Educationand Training (IACET) standards. The IACET CEU is considered thehallmark of quality in continuing education and training. IACETCEUs enhance the credibility of professional development andtraining in disciplines, such as: education, engineering, accounting,legal, medical, Real Estate and others. National University providesmany administrative services to support professional developmentevents and conferences. These may be held at National University’scampuses throughout California, client locations, online, or by realtimeweb seminars. Extended Learning documents CEUs with acertificate and/or an official National University transcript. Formore information regarding professional excellence with NU CEUs,please call (858) 642-8607.