Bachelor of Business Administration
Welcome!
Today begins your journey as you reach for
something great in your career and your life.
Welcome to
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
(MVNU)
Mission Statement
The Adult and Graduate Studies (AGS) program at Mount
Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is committed to
providing an opportunity for adults to obtain a quality
education in a learning environment emphasizing Christian
values and ethical standards.
Within this context, AGS serves as a resource for adults
striving to enhance their personal and professional lives in a
constantly changing world.
Introductions
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Name
Occupation
Family members
Something unique about you
Why did you choose MVNU?
Mount Vernon Faculty Advisor
Jim Parks
Ext. 4704
Help with any questions and concerns
regarding coursework and miscellaneous
needs
Chaplain
for
Adult and Graduate Studies
Mike Van Zant
Ext. 4712
Records and
Registration
“Who to Contact”
MVNU Email Account
• Primary source of communication for:
• Records and Registration
• Financial Aid
• Student Accounts
• Announcements
• Check your MVNU email regularly
MVNU Portal
http://my.mvnu.edu
• Login with User Name & Password
• Select “AGS Student Pages”
• Important Links:
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University Links (Webmail; Blackboard; Library)
Campus Information (AGS Student Handbook)
My Academics
My Finances
Graduation Requirements
• Degree Requirement = 124 Semester Hours
• Residency Requirement = 45 Semester Hours
• General Education = 73 Semester Hours
– 39 Liberal Arts Core (English[6], Math[3], Arts & Humanities[9],
Social Sciences[6], Natural Sciences[6], Liberal Arts[9]
– 34 General Electives
• Business Courses = 51 Semester Hours
– If you transferred Business courses, you may need to take General
Education courses or online Business electives to meet residency
requirements
Gaining Additional Credits for
General Education Requirements
• Transfer from accredited institutions
– Get approval prior to taking any course
• General Education courses in AGS
• Correspondence Courses (please get approval
prior to taking any course, should be approved by
Prior Learning Advisor)
Non-Traditional Credits
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CLEP/DANTES Exams – 30 credits maximum
Work Related Training – 20 credits maximum
First Aid/CPR
Military Service- submit a copy of the DD214
Prior Learning Credits cannot exceed 45 semester hours.
Please submit all Prior Learning requests through site
Enrollment Counselor.
Academic Performance
• Students are responsible for reading the section on
Academic Performance in the AGS Student Handbook
• Requirements:
• Maintain a 2.50 GPA for Business Major
• Maintain a 2.00 Cumulative GPA
• Pass each Business Course with a grade of C- or above
Academic Integrity and
Student Behavior
• Students are responsible for reading the
information on Academic Integrity and Student
Behavior in the AGS Student Handbook
Attendance Policy
• Read the policy in the AGS Student Handbook
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Mandatory and part of the grade for each course.
One absence permitted for a 5-week course.
Coordinate absences with instructor.
Will receive an automated email after an absence.
Second absence results in an X grade.
Documentation (personal illness, family emergency, work conflict,
military duty) for change of X grade to a W must be submitted
within 30 days of the absences and cover both absences.
Tardiness Policy
• Read the policy in the Student Handbook
• Arriving late to class or leaving early will result in
a grade reduction
Adding or Dropping Courses
• Three weeks notice required for adding a course to ensure
space in class and resources are available.
• Courses must be dropped prior to the first night of class or
you will be billed and documentation will be required to
change the X grade.
• Consider the ramifications:
• Prerequisites
• Financial Aid
• Delay of Graduation
Textbooks
• Delivered to classroom prior to each course.
• Do not take the textbooks if not taking the course.
• A $150 drop fee will be charged if you drop a
course for which you have received textbooks.
The fee will be reimbursed if book editions don’t
change when you retake the course.
Sexual Harassment Policy
• Because MVNU receives federal funds from the
Department of Education, we must comply with the Title
IX amendment and clearly state our Sexual Harassment
Policy.
– Sexual Harassment is defined as unwelcomed sexual advances or
requests for sexual favors
• It is immoral, illegal and not tolerated
– Please review the policy in the AGS Student Handbook
– A complaint form can be found on the MVNU portal
– Please review the reporting flow chart in your packet
Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA)
• www.fafsa.ed.gov
• PIN Number
• MVNU AGS School Code
• E00782
• FAFSA renewal must be completed each
year
Financial Aid
• Title IV
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Pell Grant
Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
Perkins Loan
Federal Direct Student Loan
• Subsidized
• Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan
• Direct Lending
– Entrance Interview and Master Promissory Note
• www.dl.ed.gov
• 1-800-848-0979
– School Code for Direct Lending Only
• G07085
– Disclosure Statement
Other Financial Aid
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Ohio College Opportunity Grant
Ohio Student Choice Grant
Employer Tuition Reimbursement
Veterans Benefits
Previous Student Loans
• To review prior loans:
• www.nslds.ed.gov
• 1-800-4FEDAID
Dropping/Adding Courses
• If you drop or add courses it may affect your
financial aid.
• Contact the Financial Aid Office:
– 1-877-431-9610
Financial Aid
Communications
• MVNU e-mail only!
• Please check your MVNU e-mail regularly for
the following:
– Requests for Information
– Award Letters
– Scholarship Opportunities
Student Accounts
Student Account Invoice
• This is the ONLY paper copy you will receive. For future
invoices you will receive an email giving instructions for
submitting your invoice.
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Review student information
Review course schedule and amounts
Review expected financial aid
Past due balances will be noted at the bottom of the invoice
Payment Options
• Self Pay – payment is due by the first night of each course.
• Financial Aid – make arrangements for any balance due after aid is
posted to your account.
• Employer Voucher – submit vouchers before each course begins. You
are responsible for any unpaid balance.
• Employer Reimbursement:
– Option A = Grade verification required. Payment is due 4 weeks after course ends.
– Option B = Employer pays for each course by the course start date.
Credit Balance Held Sheet
• Do you want any credit balance on your account
returned to you?
• The credit check process takes up to 10 business
days.
• Contact Student Accounts if you wish to change
this option.
Communication
• Through your MVNU e-mail ONLY!
• Check your e-mail account regularly for
information on:
• Monthly account statements
• Invoices
• Payment reminders
Library
http://my.mvnu.edu
• Thorne Library (MVNU)
• OhioLink
• MTC/OSU-Marion
Marion Useful Tips
• Restrooms
• Smoking Policy
• Inclement Weather
– E-mail sent out by Enrollment Management
– Call ext. 1650 after 3pm
• Referral Reward Program ($250 credit)
MAN3053
Personal Development & Research
Skills
• Homework assignment
• Professor:
– Jim Parks (ext. 4704)
Questions?