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Communication With the College
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Undergraduate Academic Calendar 2013-2014
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General Information
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Marist College Mission
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Values Statement
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Excellence in Education
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A Sense of Community
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A Commitment to Service
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Introduction to Marist
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History8
The IBM/Marist Joint Study 9
Membership and Approval
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
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Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
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Academic Facilities 10
Academic Grants
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Alumni 12
Academic Services
Academic Technology and eLearning
The Writing Center
Special Studies and Programs Teacher Education
Student Academic Affairs
Community Services Campus Life 13
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Student Activities 22
Residence Living
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Recreation22
Student Government, Clubs, and Organizations
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Student Services
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Office of Safety and Security 25
Admission to the College
Admission to the Freshman Class
International Students
Early Decision
Early Action
Regular Decision
Matriculation Policy
Transfer Students and Transfer of Credit Policy
Proficiency Examinations Credit For Demonstrable Knowledge Gained From Life/Work Experiences
Credit for Coursework at Other Institutions
Citizenship Requirements
Academic Policies
Student Responsibility The Academic Calendar
Academic Advisors
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Registration28
Credits Within a Semester
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Auditing 28
Course Withdrawal and Course Changes
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Declaring or Changing a Major 28
Minors29
Attendance Policy 29
Grading System 29
Academic Honesty 30
Academic Standards 30
Academic Standing
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Leave of Absence
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Withdrawal from the College
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Readmission to the College 32
Transcript of Record 32
Application for Graduation 32
Participation in Graduation Ceremony
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Graduation Requirements 32
Statement of Requirements for Minors and Certificates
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Course Codes
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Index of Programs
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Schools
School of Communication and the Arts
School of Computer Science and Mathematics
School of Liberal Arts
School of Management
School of Science
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
School of Global and Professional Programs
Programs of Study
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The Core/Liberal Studies Curriculum
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Accounting 44
African Diaspora Studies Minor
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American Studies 48
Applied Mathematics
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Art and Art History
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Athletic Training
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Biology 62
Biology Education
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Biomedical Sciences
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Business Administration 70
Catholic Studies Minor
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Chemistry 74
Communication83
Computer Science 88
B.S./M.S. Program in Computer Science/Software Development
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Criminal Justice 94
Economics 96
Education98
English 103
Environmental Science & Policy 110
Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising 116
French 120
Global Studies Minor
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History 125
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Hudson River Valley Regional Studies Minor
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Information Technology and Systems 130
B.S./M.S. Program in Information Systems
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Italian134
Jewish Studies Minor 136
Latin American/Caribbean Studies Minor
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Liberal Studies
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Mathematics 139
Media Arts
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Medical Technology 147
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Minor
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Music 152
Paralegal Program Certificate
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Philosophy154
Physical Education
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Political Science 158
Psychology 162
Public Administration Concentration
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Public History Concentration
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Public Opinion Concentration
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Public Praxis Minor
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Religious Studies Minor
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Sociology and Social Work
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Spanish171
Women’s Studies Minor
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Course Descriptions
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Financing Your Education
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Statement of Fees 257
Financial Aid
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State Aid Programs
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Federal Aid & Loan Programs
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The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
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Marist College Programs
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Other Scholarships
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Endowed Scholarships
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New Scholarship Opportunity in Support of Volunteerism
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General266
Incoming Freshmen
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Major Fields of Study
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Geographic Region
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Specific Criteria
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Board of Trustees 2013–2014
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College Administration
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Faculty
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Adjunct Faculty
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Affiliate Faculty
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Index
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