2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Academic Policies • 395. Complete all necessary assessment measures and surveys as deemed appropriate by theuniversity or school.6. To be eligible for graduation, students must submit an application to graduate by thepublicized deadline.A student may complete the requirements for the initial degree under the provisions of anycatalog between the year in which they matriculate into the university and the year inwhich they graduate from the university.Consult degree requirements in each school for further restrictions.General Education CurriculumAmy Sarch, Director of General EducationGregory Hall, Room 154, (540) 542-6534, asarch@su.eduThe general education program is required of all students entering Shenandoah Universityas a first-year/freshman. This requirement is in addition to the college/school requirementsand the major/program of study requirements. Transfer students should consult with theiradvisor and/or the director of general education concerning their general educationrequirements.Students should direct all questions regarding general education to their college/school/program dean or director, and/or the director of general education at asarch@su.edu.Statement of PurposeThe purpose of general education at Shenandoah University is to provide students with theknowledge, skills and opportunities to be active, ethical and productive citizens in a changingand diverse world.Quick Reference Guide for General Education• Students must complete at least three credits in each of the seven domains.• A maximum of six credits per domain may count toward a student’s general educationrequirements with the exception of the effective communication domain, in whichstudents may take a maximum of nine credits, and the nature of science domain, in whichstudents may take a maximum of eight credits.• Students must complete ENG 101 or its equivalent and an Oral Communication class(these courses will fulfill the Domain 1 requirement).• First-time, first-year students must complete the FYS 101 course (this will fulfill theDomain 7 requirement). Transfer students are exempt from FYS 101; however, transferstudents must complete the general education requirements with a three-credit coursefrom Domain 7.• Students must complete a minimum of thirty general education credits.• It is recommended that students complete their written communication and quantitativeliteracy general education requirements during their first two years.