TABLE OF CONTENTS Academic Calendar ...................................................................................................... 4 General Information ..................................................................................................... 6 Introducing the University ...................................................................................... 6 Mission Statement ................................................................................................... 6 Purposes................................................................................................................... 6 Value Statements ..................................................................................................... 7 History of Avila University ..................................................................................... 7 Campus Buildings ................................................................................................... 8 Library ..................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Technology Facilities ............................................................................. 9 Faculty ..................................................................................................................... 10 Student Body................................................................................................................ 10 Accreditation ........................................................................................................... 10 Membership............................................................................................................. 11 Campus Policies ...................................................................................................... 12 Campus Life ................................................................................................................. 21 Student Affairs......................................................................................................... 22 Student Development Activities.............................................................................. 28 Student Policies ....................................................................................................... 31 Admission/Expenses .................................................................................................... 33 Admission................................................................................................................ 34 Financial Regulations.............................................................................................. 41 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................... 48 Academic Information ................................................................................................. 53 Academic Programs ................................................................................................ 54 Academic Policies ................................................................................................... 61 Undergraduate Programs/Courses................................................................................ 73 University Curriculum............................................................................................. 74 Programs and Courses of Instruction ...................................................................... 81 Administration/Faculty................................................................................................. 189 Addresses for Accrediting Agencies ............................................................................ 201 Index............................................................................................................................. 203 Map............................................................................................................................... 208 AVILA UNIVERSITY 3