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Undergraduate Catalog 2004 - 2005                       
Academic Information

The academic programs at Avila University are designed to provide a balance of liberal arts and professional education. Completion of the core requirements, major course work and electives lead to a baccalaureate degree. Through the Avila Advantage Program, students may earn one of three degrees. Classes may be taken day, evening or weekend. Special programs are available to all students and include the opportunity to enroll in a class at some of the area colleges/universities without charge, spend a semester at one of the ten colleges sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph, participate in an Avila Study/Enrichment Tour or study in Washington, D.C. through the Washington Center. Academic credit may also be earned by examination or submission of a portfolio. The academic programs at Avila University reflect our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

List of Academic Programs
Avila Advantage Degree Programs
Degree Major
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Business Administration
 Psychology
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Healthcare Services

Alternative Programs
Avila’s Weekend Classes
Avila’s weekend classes are designed for students who find the weekend a convenient and attractive time for learning and study. They are designed to service students who, because of job and family responsibilities, find weekend classes compatible with their lifestyles and goals.
Weekend Options
There are two options for weekend classes from which a student might choose:
1. Weekend Intensive Classes: classes meet one, two or three weekends on Fridays from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
2. Saturday Classes: classes meet for two, four or six Saturdays. See the course schedule for meeting dates and times.
Weekend Policies
Weekend Intensive and Saturday Only Classes:
 a. The closing date for registration in weekend intensive courses or Saturday only courses is one week prior to the beginning of the course. Exceptions to this policy are at the discretion of the academic department.
 b. Weekend Intensive and Saturday only Withdrawal and Refund Policy.
 * Students may withdraw from a weekend intensive course that meets one weekend any time prior to the beginning of the course.
 * Students may withdraw from a two or three credit hour weekend intensive course or a Saturday only course, any time prior to the second weekend of the course.
  * Part-time students who withdraw from a weekend intensive course before the beginning of the course receive full tuition reimbursement.
  * Part-time students who withdraw after the first weekend (for weekend classes of 2 or 3 credit hours) but before the second weekend of the course will receive 50% reimbursement for the course tuition.
  * There is no refund if the withdrawal takes place after the second meeting of the class.
  * Full-time students who withdraw from a weekend intensive course before the beginning of the course receive tuition reimbursement as stated in the university catalog.
 c. Weekend intensive courses require readings prior to the beginning of the class, and STUDENTS MAY BE TESTED ON THAT MATERIAL DURING THE FIRST EVENING OF CLASS. Students should pick up a copy of the reading assignment in the Library or may obtain a copy on the Library web page.
 d. Courses may require the completion of assignments after the last weekend meeting.
 e. Students are required to attend all sessions of a weekend intensive or Saturday only course. Missing any part of the class may result in either reduction of the final grade or assignment of “F” as the final course grade. Students who cannot attend all sessions should not enroll in a weekend intensive course or should withdraw from the class.
 f. The Credit/No Credit grade option is available to students for special session courses. For a one-credit course, this grading option must be contracted prior to the beginning of the course. If more than one  credit, this grading option must be contracted prior to the second meeting of the course.