JUNE ADVISING
What is June Advising?
June Advising takes place during five days set aside for incoming first-year students and their families to get
to know the Lehigh Valley, the Muhlenberg campus and faculty, and future classmates and friends.
You will begin the day of your visit at 8:15 a.m. in the Baker Center for the Arts with Registration at our Coffee
and Danish Reception. At 9:00 a.m. President Peyton Helm, Provost John Ramsay, Dean Christopher
Hooker-Haring, and Dean Michael Huber will officially welcome you to the Muhlenberg community.
Immediately after, you and your parents will attend a session entitled Adjusting to College Academics: A
Conversation Among Faculty, Students, Parents, and the Dean. Panelists will be Dr. Michael Huber, Dean of
Academic Life; faculty members; and a student advisor. This student will share personal experiences and
advice about the successful transition to college academics and campus life.
At 10:40 a.m. you will attend What’s the AIC? Where’s the TP? Who’s Shuttle Steve? Student-led discussion.
If you have not already taken the online foreign language placement exam, you will be scheduled to take a
foreign language placement exam on campus during this program. Please make sure you complete your
mathematics and foreign language placement questionnaires and exams online at
www.muhlenberg.edu/placement by May 19, 2013.
While you are attending What’s the AIC? Where’s the TP? Who’s Shuttle Steve? Student-led discussion or
taking your language placement exam, we invite your parents to attend Parenting College Freshmen:
Consulting for Adulthood presented by Dr. Linda Bips, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Licensed
Psychologist, at 10:40 a.m.
At 11:45 a.m. you will meet your parents for lunch and the Academic Fair in Seegers Union. After lunch, you
will meet with a faculty advisor for a 30-minute session. The exact time of your advising session will be given
to you at registration. Your advisor will be assigned by your indicated area(s) of interest(s) (e.g. Pre-health,
History, Undecided). Guided by your interests, your academic record, and your placement test results, this
advisor will help you plan your fall schedule. This is the central reason for your visit.
While you are attending your advising session, we invite your parents to attend Campus Life – Getting Started
presented by the Dean of Students Office. The advising session is for you. Parents are NOT ALLOWED in
the advising session.
During the afternoon of your advising day, President Helm invites you and your parents to his home for a
welcoming reception. As an important part of Muhlenberg tradition, you will sign the Class of 2017
Matriculation Ledger at the President’s home.
For hotel and restaurant information, please visit our website www.muhlenberg.edu, keywords “hotel” and
“restaurant”.
Must I attend? What if I cannot come on my appointed day?
If possible, you must attend one of the five advising days. Your scheduled day appears on the return
postcard, located on the cover of this book. If attendance on your scheduled day is impossible, call the
Dean's Office at 484-664-3130 before May 18, 2013, to change your session to one of the other four days. In
rare circumstances, phone advising can be arranged. Any student advised by phone will have additional
responsibilities when s/he arrives in the fall.
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Why must I attend?
The exciting transition to college can bring some anxiety and involves lots of questions and concerns. June
Advising is an excellent opportunity for you and your family to become better acquainted with Muhlenberg,
thereby answering many of your questions. You will also begin to make lifelong friends. Perhaps the most
important task you will accomplish during June Advising is to meet with a faculty advisor to plan your fall
schedule. This is an all-important first step in your transition to College.
What should I do to prepare for my advising day?
1.
Return the postcard from the front cover before May 18, 2013 to confirm your appointment or call
the office at 484-664-3130 to reschedule your day if necessary. Highlight that day on your calendar
and call the office immediately should any conflicts arise.
2.
Look over the list of fall semester courses that are available to first-year students. You can find
further course descriptions in our catalog at www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/catalog.
3.
Examine the form and website for First-Year Seminars. First-year students are required to roster
one First-Year Seminar, either in the fall or the spring semester. Carefully read each description and
choose eight seminars. Rank them in order of your preference on the First-Year Seminar Registration
Form by assigning them numbers one through eight. Make sure that you would be comfortable taking
all of your eight selected seminars. (If you are a Muhlenberg Scholar, DANA Scholar or RJ Fellow,
you will be pre-assigned to an appropriately designated First-Year Seminar.
4.
The Muhlenberg College faculty have made some changes to the General Academic
Requirements beginning in Fall 2013. While many of the course requirements are the same,
additional opportunities and connections are being developed. While the requirements listed in the
2012-2013 catalog have been changed, you may familiarize yourself with the requirements on the
handout which has been included in your packet. Taking a course that fulfills a requirement is a great
idea. You are not only completing a graduation requirement but also gaining insight into which topics
you might like to pursue even further. Note: If you have taken a College Board Achievement Test,
Advanced Placement Test or International Baccalaureate exam or believe that you can demonstrate
the required level of your proficiency in a subject area, see “Exemptions from Requirements” on page
9. If you have any questions about proficiency level, please contact the department chair by
calling 484-664-3100 or talk with a representative from the department during June Advising.
Possible exemptions and/or credit may be granted.
5.
Build a tentative fall schedule. Pick four preferred courses (including a first-year seminar and a
foreign language) and three alternate courses from the list of those available to incoming students
included in your packet. Write these selections down and bring them with you to your advising
session. The College suggests that incoming students take four courses during their first semester.
However, you may register for a maximum of four and a half course units to include special
experiences like Applied Music or Dance which are half units. Be certain to choose some alternate
courses in the event that your first choices are unavailable. First-year students may not roster more
that 4.5 units in the first semester and all students must have at least 3.0 units to be considered fulltime students and live in campus housing.
Please note that Pre-Health students should choose BIO 150: Principles of Biology I:
Organisms & Populations and either CHM 103: General Chemistry I or CHM 100: Introductory
Chemistry as two of your courses. If your Math SAT≥600 or ACT≥27 and you are a Pre-Health
student, you should take CHM 103: General Chemistry I. If your Math SAT<600 or ACT<27, we
recommend that you take CHM 100: Introductory Chemistry in the Fall semester, and then take
CHM 103: General Chemistry I in the Spring semester, noting that you will need to take CHM
104: General Chemistry II in the summer after your first year.
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Be sure to let your advisor know if you are already admitted to or interested in any of the
cooperative/combined programs, including the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental
Medicine 3/4 Program, Jefferson PT and OT, Drexel University School of Medicine 4/4, State
University of New York (SUNY) Optometry. For more information, please consult the Catalog.
6.
Carefully review the checklist on the front cover of this book. Make certain that you complete the
online mathematics and foreign language placement questionnaires and exams by May 19, 2013,
make the necessary calls, complete the necessary paperwork, send or bring the necessary forms,
and bring the necessary materials to your advising day. Don't forget the schedule you propose and a
pen.
7.
If you have several AP credits and/or are transferring in five or more courses and anticipate
graduating in 3 years or less, your June Advisor will be Dean Huber. Please contact Ms. Lori Flatto at
484-664-3130 before May 31 to advise her of your situation.
8.
Relax and enjoy your day!
How do I know if I'm selecting the proper courses?
Right now, you need only select courses that interest you. When you come to June Advising, even if you are
only slightly interested in a possible major, be sure to tell your advisor. Certain programs (i.e. education,
pre-health professions) require careful advising to assure proper scheduling for the first and
subsequent semesters. If no one subject area interests you more than another, think about taking a few of
the General Academic Requirements. Remember, a liberal arts education is often best approached with a
desire for exploration. Come to your session with a passion for learning.
Your advisor will use the results of your Mathematics and Foreign Language Placement Exams to help
determine your appropriate levels in mathematics and foreign language. (See section on "Placement Testing
in Math and Foreign Language" on pages 6-7 of this book.) However, if you believe that the suggested level
is inappropriate, express your concern to your advisor who may wish to discuss this with the appropriate
department chair.
In subjects other than mathematics and foreign language, you will be placed in the introductory level unless
you are extremely proficient (advanced levels of History or English, for example, if you've done well on the
A.P. or I.B. exams). If this is the case, be sure to tell your advisor.
Will my June advisor be my permanent advisor?
Although some June advisors also advise during the academic year, the most probable answer to this
question is no. When you arrive in the fall, you will have an advisor assigned according to your scheduled
first-year seminar, not according to who advised you in June. The advisor assigned to your first-year seminar
will be your advisor until you declare a major. Since you do not have to declare a major until your sophomore
year, you may meet with this advisor to plan your schedule for up to three additional semesters. If problems
should arise any time prior to declaring a major, please call Dr. Michael Huber, Dean of Academic Life, at 484664-3130 to discuss the situation and possible solutions.
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What if I am going to take or have already taken college courses?
Some first year students take college courses elsewhere before beginning at Muhlenberg. These courses
may frequently be transferred toward their degree at Muhlenberg. To seek this credit, students must submit
an official college transcript, course description, and in some cases, other course materials. The Office of the
Registrar, working with the appropriate Department Chair, will evaluate the coursework.
Below is some important information to get you started. Additional details and appropriate paperwork may be
obtained at the Office of the Registrar on the ground floor of the Haas College Center and on the Registrar’s
web page (www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/registrar).
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Discuss the course(s) with your advisor during the summer advising period. On the initial registration
worksheet in June there is an area to indicate whether you took college level work. At the end of June
the Registrar’s Office will send a detailed letter to students who indicated their previous work, informing
them of what to send to the Registrar’s Office for course transfer.
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You will be asked to submit the following materials to the Registrar’s Office before August 1: An official
college transcript issued by an accredited college or university and the catalog course description.
Departments may, at their discretion, request additional course materials for review.
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Should the course(s) be accepted for transfer, an advanced standing form will be completed detailing
the course equivalent.
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All materials should be sent to Muhlenberg College, Office of the Registrar, 2400 Chew Street,
Allentown, PA 18104.
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If you receive any type of financial aid at Muhlenberg, you must also forward a financial aid transcript.
Failure to do so may jeopardize your aid in the future. Please direct financial aid transcripts to
Muhlenberg College, Office of Financial Aid, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104.
More information you should know:
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No more than 17 transferred course units may contribute to the 34 course units required to earn a
bachelor's degree at Muhlenberg. The College will accept no more than 4 course units for summer
work.
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Only courses for which you have earned a "C-" or better will be considered for transfer to
Muhlenberg. Courses in which you do not earn a traditional letter grade (A-F) will only be
considered for transfer if additional documentation detailing successful completion is provided.
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Grades earned in transferred courses will not be included in your general Muhlenberg grade point
average.
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Many institutions may not use a course unit system similar to Muhlenberg's.
Credit Hour to Course Unit Conversion
Credit Hours Elsewhere
Muhlenberg Course Unit
3, 4, or 5
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THE FIRST YEAR
The Academic Program
The first year of college is a time of adjustment to new ways of living and learning. The courses you select
and your day-to-day effort will form the groundwork for the rest of your college education. To guide you in
building a strong foundation, the faculty has set the General Academic Requirements, which form both the
core and the basis of your liberal arts and sciences education.
During the first year, you will be challenged to become an effective writer, speaker and thinker. Excellence in
these areas is essential to success in your academic career and beyond. The College requires that you
successfully complete a First-Year Seminar in order to enhance your writing and critical thinking skills. Within
your first two years, the College expects you to acquire a working knowledge of a foreign language, not only
because we live in a global community but because language study is a valuable discipline in itself. The
College also invites you to venture into previously unexplored areas and to begin considering which major you
might wish to pursue. At the same time, you will gain new perspectives on the fields of inquiry in the liberal
arts and sciences by exploring requirements in the various distribution areas, Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and
Social Sciences, during your first year.
All of us at the College desire a rewarding academic experience for you. Certainly, academic success is
important in all students' satisfaction with the College experience. The College endeavors to help you plan
your academic program and will provide as much guidance as needed. In the end, however, you will be
responsible for making your own choices. You are, moreover, responsible for making choices that will lead
you to a timely completion of your degree.
First-Year Advising: A Partnership Between Student and Professor
Academic advisors who serve in June and during the academic year are regular members of the Muhlenberg
faculty and are aware of the importance of advising in the academic life of the student. They receive special
training and are fully apprised of College policies, procedures, and programs. Advisors keep regular office
hours, are able to make suggestions and referrals, and are available just to talk things over with you.
However, since the College Catalog stipulates that final responsibility for meeting all requirements rests with
you and since you are in charge of your own academic program, as an advisee you have an equal role in the
Advising Partnership. Advisors expect you to:
1. Seek them out during office hours or make an appointment for a meeting at another time.
2. Come prepared by thinking through goals and identifying your concerns ahead of time.
3. Acquire a working knowledge of academic requirements and policies by familiarizing yourself
with official resource materials such as the Catalog and this Guide.
4. Make your own choices and accept responsibility for them.
5. Be assertive in discussing courses, plans and options. Ask questions.
Advisors for the full academic year are generally responsible for a group of about fifteen first-year students
whom they advise until the time of major declaration in the sophomore year.
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First-Year Seminars
What are first-year seminars?
First-Year Seminars are small, discussion-oriented courses that introduce students to what it means to think
deeply, to talk, read and write critically about ideas. Required of all first-year students, First-Year Seminars
provide the opportunity to work closely with a faculty member and to read and write about a topic in depth.
Taught by faculty from departments throughout the College, seminars vary in subject. Some examine a topic
from an interdisciplinary perspective; others focus on particular issues within a discipline. What all First-Year
Seminars share is an emphasis on writing and thinking critically about the values and assumptions underlying
various approaches to knowledge.
All First-Year Seminars are designated writing-intensive, and therefore, require frequent writing and reading.
Seminars teach students how to formulate a thesis and develop an argument or an interpretation. In addition,
students learn how to collect, evaluate and cite evidence that supports and qualifies a thesis. With the help of
professor’s comments on preliminary drafts, students also learn how to revise their work.
What distinguishes First-Year Seminars from other courses at Muhlenberg?
First-Year Seminars are limited in size to fifteen. This small size creates a community of inquiry where
participants share ideas. Often the professor serves as the academic advisor to the seminar participants. This
arrangement enhances the effectiveness of the advising process and helps ease the transition to college life.
In addition, First-Year Seminars are assigned a writing assistant, a trained writing tutor who assists first-year
students with their writing, reading and critical thinking skills. Writing assistants (WAs) are highly motivated
Muhlenberg students; all are skilled writers. They attend seminar classes and arrange one-on-one and small
group conferences with students. Because WAs and professors work together closely, these peers provide
first-year students with a writing specialist who understands the course material and the expectations of the
seminar.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. David Rosenwasser, Co-Director of Writing Program, 484-664-3334,
rosenwas@muhlenberg.edu and Dr. Jill Stephen, Co-Director of Writing Program, 484-664-3312,
stephen@muhlenberg.edu.
Placement Testing in Math and Foreign Language
The Online Mathematics Placement Test
One question you might have is "What math course should I start with?" To assist with an answer, you are
required to fill out a Mathematics Placement Questionnaire and complete a Mathematics Placement Exam.
The questionnaire and exam will be used, along with any standardized test results you submitted to the
College, to place you in appropriate mathematics courses. The questionnaire and exam are to be
completed online between April 27 and May 19, 2013. You will need to use a computer connected to the
Internet. You can work at home, at your school, or at a local library. Please use your full proper name when
logging in and filling out the forms.
Instructions for the mathematics placement exam are on the web at www.muhlenberg.edu/placement. Please
read the General Information section on the web site first. You can then log in to complete the online
questionnaire and take the exam. Please do so using your legal name. Once you have completed the
questionnaire, the exam will be made available. You can take the exam immediately or, if you prefer, at a later
time. The exam is a multiple choice, 25-question, timed test. You are allowed up to 60 minutes to complete
the exam. You will need paper, pencils, and a scientific calculator, but books, notes, and outside help are not
permitted. You do not need to study for this exam, but you should do your best in order to be properly placed.
You can also review the catalog to see which mathematics course(s) may be required for your intended major.
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The Reasoning Requirement
During your four years at Muhlenberg, you will be required to take one course from among the following: any
course in Mathematics; any course in Computer Science; or Formal Logic or Principles of Reasoning and
Argument (both taught in the Philosophy Department). Whether or not you intend to satisfy the requirement
by taking a mathematics course, all students are required to complete the online mathematics placement
exam.
The Foreign Language Requirement
You are required to successfully complete two semesters of one foreign language unless you meet the
College’s language requirement through advanced placement or another form of exemption. Initial placement
is determined by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (DLLC). French, German, Hebrew,
Italian, Russian, and Spanish are taught in the DLLC. Arabic and Chinese are also taught in the DLLC but
only at the elementary level. Any of these languages is appropriate for fulfillment of the foreign language
requirement.
You must take a foreign language placement exam in the language you have studied in high school or
outside of the high school classroom even if you choose to begin the study of a new foreign language
at Muhlenberg. Please note that, if you have taken more than one foreign language in high school, we
encourage you to take the language placement exam in each language studied. This includes taking the
Hebrew Placement Exam if you have any knowledge of Hebrew or if you have attended any supplementary
school to learn Hebrew. Your placement exam score will be combined with the number of years you have
studied the language in high school to determine the most appropriate language level at which you should
enroll.
The use of electronic devices, dictionaries, grammar books, help from other people, or other aids and
materials of any kind is not permitted on the Foreign Language Placement Exam. Please be aware that
the Foreign Language Placement Exam is not an Exemption Test. Students will not be able to ‘place out’ of
the language requirement through this test. Rather, they will be placed in an appropriate level of language
between Elementary I and Intermediate II. Students who place high in the Intermediate II level will be invited
to take the Foreign Language Exemption Exam, which will be administered in person during Orientation
Weekend by members of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
The questionnaire and exam are to be completed online between April 27 and May 19, 2013. You will
need to use a computer connected to the Internet. You can work at home, at your school, or at a local library.
The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide additional information regarding your background in foreign
language. We will use this information along with your score on the Foreign Language Placement Exam in
order to determine the appropriate level of foreign language placement that reflects both your ability and
experience in the target language. Please read the General Information section on the web site first. You can
then log in to complete the online questionnaire and take the exam. Please do so using your legal name.
Native Speakers of Languages Other than English
Students who have a native command of any language other than English may apply to Dr. Joan F. Marx,
Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, for permission to use that language to satisfy
the foreign language requirement. Students must demonstrate speaking, reading and writing skills. Please
note, however, that the testing of any language other than the ones offered through the Department of
Languages, Literatures and Cultures is subject to the availability of qualified personnel to perform the testing
and evaluate the student’s performance.
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OPPORTUNITIES IN MUSIC
Applied Music: (Private Lessons) Private lessons in voice and most instruments are available for credit, for an
additional fee. IF YOU WANT TO SIGN UP FOR LESSONS, PLEASE COME TO THE MUSIC OFFICE (CA Room
255) BETWEEN 11:30– 2:00 P.M. ON YOUR JUNE ADVISING DAY.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR APPLIED LESSONS PRIOR TO YOUR ADVISING SESSION.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ANY ENSEMBLE, SEE DR. DIANE FOLLET DURING JUNE ADVISING.
Chamber Orchestra: This group, which performs one concert each semester, consists of 20-30 members, which
includes strings, winds, brass, and percussion. Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the
Center for the Arts. Contact Daniel Boring for further information at dboring@muhlenberg.edu.
Chamber Singers: Directed by Michael Schnack, this select group is for advanced singers, and admission is by
audition only. The group performs on College Choir programs and at separate concerts during the semester.
College Choir: Directed by Michael Schnack, this choral organization is open to all singers by audition. The
ensemble sings at concerts in the fall and spring and at Candlelight Carol services before Christmas. Rehearsals
are Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in Room 101 of Rehearsal House. Auditions will be held at June
Advising. To audition, please bring a prepared piece if possible. You will also be asked to sight read.
Collegium Musicum: This ensemble is dedicated to the performance of Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque
music. The members of the Collegium study early music performance practices and perform on period instruments.
Rehearsals are Thursdays 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. in Egner Chapel. Contact Dr. Ted Conner for further information at
conner@muhlenberg.edu. The ensemble performs one concert each semester.
Jazz Ensemble (Big Band): The Muhlenberg Big Band is a group of 20-25 members which performs a wide
variety of jazz styles. There is one rehearsal a week, Thursdays 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in CA 246, the Band Room. The
group performs once each semester. Big Band is directed by Mr. Tony Gairo.
Jazz Improvisation Ensembles: There are currently 2 groups devoted to the study and performance of
improvised music. Students participating in the ensemble explore traditional, progressive and experimental forms of
jazz in order to develop a wide range of approaches to improvisation. Rehearsals are Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 pm, led
by Tom Kozic and Gary Rissmiller, and Tuesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm led by Dr. Ted Conner. You may contact Dr.
Conner for further information at conner@muhlenberg.edu. Each ensemble performs one concert each semester.
Musica da Camera: This ensemble, which meets Tuesdays from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m., specializes in chamber music
for strings and woodwinds from the Baroque to the 20th Century. Students collaborate with their coach, Dr. Diane
Follet, to choose repertoire and make musical decisions. They perform one concert each semester, participate in
community outreach, and play by invitation for events on campus. For more information contact Dr. Follet at
dfollet@muhlenberg.edu.
Opera Workshop: This ensemble meets only in the Spring semester, and is for advanced singers. Opera scenes
or short operas are presented 2 times at the end of the semester. Directed by Megan Monaghan, and usually works
in conjunction with the Chamber Orchestra.
Percussion Ensemble: Directed by James Thoma, this ensemble meets on Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:30 pm. in the
band room. They perform at student recitals throughout the semester, and usually at the Wind Ensemble concerts.
All percussion players are welcome.
Wind Ensemble: The Wind Ensemble consists of about 35 players and provides performance opportunities for
interested and qualified wind and percussion players. During the academic year the Ensemble performs one
concert per semester. Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the band room. The Wind
Ensemble is directed by Mr. Albert Neumeyer.
Women’s Ensemble: This women-only vocal group is directed by Ed Bara, and performs at least once each
semester. Music from around the world in original languages is performed.
Small Ensembles: Various types of small groups including flute ensemble, other woodwind ensemble, chamber
music, etc. are also held as interest arises.
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EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS
Exemptions from general academic requirements may be granted to those students who can demonstrate a
requisite level of proficiency or understanding by means of a College Board Achievement Test, an Advanced
Placement Examination, International Baccalaureate Examination, or a Muhlenberg College exemption test.
College Board Achievement Tests
Exemption from the foreign language requirement will be granted to students who have completed at least
three years of language (French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish or Russian) in high school and have
achieved a score of 650 or above on the College Board Achievement Test.
College Board Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
Students who obtain an Advanced Placement (AP) score of 4 (well-qualified) or 5 (extremely well-qualified)
will receive academic credit that will be applied to the 34 course units required for graduation and satisfy the
corresponding general academic requirement at Muhlenberg. Some departments count AP awards toward
their major requirements; some do not. Please consult with the appropriate department chair for more
information. No student may receive credit for both an AP exam and the designated related course. Students
registering for a course for which they have already received AP credit will forfeit the AP credit.
Students who obtain an AP score of 3 (qualified) on the following tests can be exempted from certain
requirements: Asian Civilization, Art (either test), Biology, Chemistry, Economics (either test), Music, Physics
(A.B. degree candidates only), and Political Science (either test). Exempt status means that a student can
enter an advanced course (if available) and that the corresponding general academic requirement at
Muhlenberg is satisfied, but no course units are earned.
Students who have taken Advanced Placement Examinations will be informed in July of their award. Inform
your advisor of any tests completed, even though you may not yet have results.
If you did not indicate Muhlenberg College as the recipient of your test scores at the time you took the test,
you must contact AP Services (P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671. Telephone: 609-921-9000) and
request that a report be sent to Muhlenberg.
Advanced Placement at Muhlenberg is coordinated by the Office of the Registrar, located on the ground floor
of the Haas College Center. You may contact them at registrar@muhlenberg.edu or 484-664-3190.
International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
Students who receive a score of 6 or 7 on the higher level exam in the following areas will receive academic
credit: Anthropology, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, History, Music, Physics, Psychology, and
Theatre. Students who receive a score of 5 or higher on the higher level exam in English and Philosophy will
receive academic credit. Students who receive 4 or higher on the higher level exam or 5 or higher on the
standard level exam will receive Foreign Language credit. The academic credit given will be applied to the 34
course units required for graduation and satisfy the corresponding general academic requirement at
Muhlenberg. Some departments count IB credits toward their major requirements; some do not. Please
consult with the appropriate chair for more information. No student may receive credit for both an IB exam
and the designated related course. Students registering for a course for which they have already received IB
credit will forfeit the IB credit.
Mail official transcript to Muhlenberg College, Registrar’s Office, 2400 Chew Street, Allentown, PA, 18104.
Your transcript will be evaluated and you will be notified by mail of the results. You can also visit
www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/catalog for course equivalents.
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Muhlenberg Departmental Exemption Tests
Exemption from selected introductory level courses may be achieved through successful completion of a
series of departmental exemption tests which the College offers during the first week of the fall semester. In
some cases these tests are open only to selected students who meet established criteria (as outlined below).
Other tests are open to any student. Decisions to take these tests should be made in consultation with your
advisor.
In order to judge your own background in a particular subject, a brief description of each test is supplied
below. If you elect to take one of the following exemption tests, please see the appropriate department chair
listed below.
Biology (Non-science majors)
(Suggested minimum of 600 Biology Achievement test)
Students who intend to pursue an A.B. degree and believe that they have a superior high school background
in biology may qualify for exemption from BIO 100-149: Concepts of Biology, by passing a departmental test
in the fall.
Topics included in this test are: general ideas in microbiology (including immunity and disease), basic
molecular genetics (DNA and RNA, replication, etc.), viruses, gene transfer systems (in bacteria and viruses),
Mendelian genetics, cell structure, mitosis, tissues, basic botany, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and
other basic areas in biology.
It should be noted that BIO 100-149: Concepts of Biology is a special topics course in biology and the
departmental exemption test is geared along these lines. Review from a college-level biology text that gives a
survey of biology is recommended. Questions regarding the test should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth McCain,
Chair of the Biology Department, 484-664-3255.
Biology (Science majors)
Students who intend to pursue a B.S. degree and believe that they have a superior high school background in
biology may qualify for exemption from BIO 150: Principles of Biology I: Organisms & Populations and BIO
151: Principles of Biology II: Cells & Organisms by passing a departmental test in the fall.
Topics included in this test are: characteristics of life, scientific method, hypothesis testing, basic cell biology,
mitosis and meiosis, Mendelian genetics and theories of inheritance, evolutionary processes, natural
selection, non-adaptive evolution, population genetics, systematics and taxonomy, organismal diversity and
classification, life-cycles, ecological processes at all levels, conservation biology, plant and animal structure
and function, genetic basis of development, transport systems, plant and animal nutrition, molecular biology,
biochemistry, developmental biology, homeostasis and regulation, reproduction, physiology, and scientific
writing.
Presently, the textbook used in Principles of Biology is Biology - Neil A. Campbell and Jane B. Reece.
Questions regarding the test should be directed to Dr. Elizabeth McCain, Chair of the Biology Department,
484-664-3255.
Foreign Language - French, German, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Russian, Spanish
If you have achieved a score of ≥650 on the College Board SAT II language test, you are exempt from the
foreign language requirement. If you receive a score of 4 or 5 on the College Board Advanced Placement
Examination (A.P. Exam), you are exempt from the foreign language requirement. If you receive a 4 on the
A.P. Exam, you will also receive one course unit for Language 204. If you receive a score of 5 on the A.P.
Exam, you will also receive one course unit for Language 301.
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Or, upon the recommendation of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, you may take a
departmental exemption test during Orientation in August. If your performance on the exemption examination
demonstrates a level of language competence at least equal to that required at the end of the Intermediate II
language course, you will be exempted from the College foreign language requirement. Questions should be
directed to Dr. Joan F. Marx, Chair of the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, 484-664-3343.
Physics (A.B. or B.S.)
(Minimum of 600 Physics Achievement Test or 5 on AP Physics)
Students who believe that they have a superior high school background in Physics may qualify for exemption
from PHY 121: General Physics I, and PHY 122: General Physics II (B.S. course) by passing a departmental
test in the fall. This test is at the same caliber of the final exams in PHY 121: General Physics I, and PHY
122: General Physics II that students take in order to pass the course.
The topics covered include: composition and resolution of vectors; rectilinear motion; Newton's first, second,
and third laws; motion in a plane; work and energy; impulse and momentum; rotation; equilibrium; elasticity;
harmonic motion; hydrostatics; waves; vibrating bodies; acoustic phenomena; laws of thermodynamics;
Coulomb's law; electric field; potential; current, resistance, and electromotive force; direct-current circuits and
instruments; magnetic field; magnetic forces on current-carrying conductors; electromagnetic induction; light;
reflection and refraction at plane surface; images formed by single reflection or refraction; lenses and optical
instruments; interference and diffraction; polarization; photons, electrons, atoms.
Students should review for the exam using a college-level, calculus-based physics textbook such as Physics
for Scientists and Engineers, Randall D. Knight. Questions regarding the test should be directed to Dr. Jane
Flood, Chair of the Physics Department, 484-664-3411.
ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER
Muhlenberg College endeavors to support a student's attempt to successfully navigate the rigors of higher
education. The Academic Resource Center provides this support to all students through the peer tutoring
program, study skills seminars, workshops, and individual academic assistance with learning specialists.
First-year study skills seminars are offered during the fall semester. Topics generally include test-taking, time
management, textbook reading, note-taking, learning styles instruction and metacognition.
Students may pick up requests for tutors after the add/drop period has ended.
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Muhlenberg College is committed to ensuring that all qualified students with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services in order to fully access programs and services.
Students with disclosed, appropriately documented disabilities who request accommodations are encouraged
to identify these needs to the Office of Disability Services in advance of June Advising.
Information regarding appropriate documentation and the process for its submission via the Disability
Disclosure Document can be found on the Office of Disability Services website:
www.muhlenberg.edu/students/acasrvcs/disabilities
For further information and assistance, please contact Pamela Moschini, Director, Office of Disability Services,
484-664-3825.
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MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2013-2014
FALL 2013
Orientation
through
Friday,
Sunday,
August 23
August 25
7 p.m.
Sunday,
August 25
Classes Begin
Monday,
August 26
Last Day for Add/Drop and Declaring Pass/Fail
Wednesday,
September 4
Friday,
September 13
Saturday,
September 14
Friday,
Sunday,
September 20
September 22
Friday,
Wednesday,
October 11
October 16
Wednesday,
October 16
Opening Convocation
Internship Registration Deadline
4 p.m.
Yom Kippur
Reunion/Homecoming
through
Fall Break Begins
at conclusion of classes
to 8 a.m.
Second Quarter PE Begins
Mid-Semester Grades Due
4 p.m.
Friday,
October 18
Deadline: Summer Incomplete Grades
to the Registrar
4 p.m.
Friday,
October 18
Deadline: Course Withdrawals (W Grades)
Last day to report Final Exam Conflicts
4 p.m.
Tuesday,
October 29
through
Friday,
Sunday,
November 1
November 3
through
Wednesday,
Wednesday,
November 6
November 20
Tuesday,
Monday,
November 26
December 2
Classes End
Thursday,
December 5
Performance Day
Friday,
December 6
Study Days
Saturday,
Sunday,
December 7
December 8
Monday,
Friday,
December 9
December 13
Family Weekend
Registration for Spring 2014
Thanksgiving Break Begins
at conclusion of classes
to 8 a.m.
Final Exams
through
ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SEMESTER CONCLUDES AT
3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13.
Mid-Year Vacation Begins
at the conclusion of exams
Friday,
December 13
Deadline: Final Grades
4 p.m.
Monday,
December 16
Deadline: Fall Incomplete Grades
4 p.m.
Friday,
February 14
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MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
2013-2014
SPRING 2014
Classes Begin
Monday,
January 13
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no classes)
Monday,
January 20
Last Day for Add/Drop and Declaring Pass/Fail
Thursday,
January 23
Internship Registration Deadline
4 p.m.
Friday,
January 31
Deadline: Fall Incomplete Grades
to the Registrar
4 p.m.
Friday,
February 14
Friday,
Monday,
February 28
March 10
Monday,
March 10
Spring Break Begins
at conclusion of classes
to 8 a.m.
Second Quarter PE Begins
Mid-Semester Grades Due
4 p.m.
Wednesday,
March 12
Deadline: Course Withdrawals (W Grades)
Last day to report Final Exam Conflicts
4 p.m.
Monday,
March 24
Thursday,
Tuesday,
April 17
April 22
Friday,
Wednesday,
April 4
April 16
Honors Convocation
Sunday,
April 27
Classes End
Thursday,
May 1
Performance Day
Friday,
May 2
Study Days
Saturday,
Sunday,
May 3
May 4
Monday,
Friday,
May 5
May 9
Easter Break
at conclusion of classes
to 8 a.m.
Registration for Fall 2014
through
Final Exams
through
ALL FACULTY, STAFF, AND STUDENTS MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SEMESTER CONCLUDES AT
3:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 9.
Final Grades Due
Monday,
May 12
Baccalaureate
Saturday,
May 17
Commencement
Sunday,
May 18
Friday,
July 11
Deadline: Spring Incomplete Grades
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
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