Catalog 1997-98 North Carolina's Public Liberal Arts University

Table of Contents

The University of North Carolina at Asheville
History of the University
Mission Statement
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
The Campus
University Calendar

Admission
Requirements and Procedures
Estimated Expenses 1997 98 (per semester)
Refunds

Financial Aid
Types of Financial Aid
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Financial Aid Recipients
Scholarships
Veterans Benefits

Residency
Residence Status for Tuition Payment

Student Life
Introduction
Student Activities
Student Development
Student Government
Student Media
Athletics
Recreation and Intramurals
Residence Life
Services for Students
University Regulations
Policy on Illegal Drugs
I. Purpose
II. Applicable Policies, Practices and Programs
III. Implementation and Reporting

Academic Regulations and Procedures
Academic Advising
Student Eligibility and Academic Progress
Graduation
Acceptance of Credit and Transcripts of Credit
Permission to Take a Course as a Visitor at Another Institution
Correspondence, Extension, CLEP or PEP Credit
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Transcript of Record
Registration and Schedule Changes
Grading and Evaluation
Student Responsibilities

Programs of Study
Major Fields of Concentration
Optional Minor Fields of Concentration
Degree Programs
General Education Requirements
Post-Baccalaureate Study
Specialized Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
Joint Programs
Asheville Graduate Center
Individual Degree Programs
Project Ahead
University Honors Program
Academic Honors
Academic Support Services
Other Special Academic Opportunities

Courses of Instruction
General Information
Courses of Instruction

The University of North Carolina
History
Officers
Board of Governors

The University of North Carolina at Asheville
Board of Trustees
UNCA Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Administration
Faculty for 1996 97 Academic Year
Faculty, Retired and Emeriti
Special Endowments
Distinguished Teacher Award Recipients