Willamette University MBA - Student Handbook 2009-10

The Willamette University MBA Student Handbook is your guide to the current regulations, policies, standards, procedures and student services of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management. The contents of the MBA Student Handbook applies to students enrolled the Early Career MBA, MBA for Career Change, BA/MBA, JD/MBA, Accelerated MBA, and non-degree students enrolled in MBA courses.

The content of the Willamette University MBA Student Handbook is updated in mid-August each year. The content of this edition of the handbook applies to fall, spring and summer semester of the 2009-10 academic year. The handbook is subject to change based on administrative decisions and faculty governance.

The Willamette University MBA Student Handbook is to be used in conjunction with the Willamette University Selected Policies Manual which is your guide to the standards of conduct, policies, and procedures governing all Willamette University graduate and undergraduate students.

Tips for a Successful MBA Experience

• Advice from Recent Graduates
• Knowlege, Experience and Career Management
• Advising
• Course Difficulties
• Course Evaluations
• Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies or Procedures

Expectations of Professional Behavior

• Classroom and Academic Behavior
• What to Wear
  
• Email Communication
• Social Networking
• Events and Networking

Codes of Conduct and Regulations Regarding Conduct

• Expectations of Conduct
• Regulations Regarding Academic Honesty and Ethical Behavior
  
• Conduct Probation and Termination
  
• Financial Aid Suspension and Drug Related Offenses
• Willamette University Policies

Graduation Requirements and Academic Regulations
Graduation requirements and some academic regulations will be specific to your MBA program option. Click on your program link below to access your information.

• Graduation and Program Requirements
• Good Standing
• Good Academic Standing
• Grades
• Regulations Regarding "F" Grades
• Regulations Regarding "I" Grades
  
• Grading Regulations Regarding Issues of Academic Honesty and Ethical Behavior
• Grade Changes
• Grade Appeal
• Core Course Waivers
• Transfer Credits
• Transfer Credits from CPM Program
• Students Enrolled Part-time
  
  

Academic Probation, Termination and Expulsion

• Academic Probation
• Academic Termination
• Expulsion Related to Issues of Academic Honesty and Ethical Behavior Regulations
  
  

Registration Policies and Procedures

• Registration
• Full-Time and Half-Time Course Loads
• Discontinuing a Course
• Course Prerequisites
• Class Attendance
• Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
• Immunizations Required to Attend Class
• Adding a Course
• Dropping a Course
• Withdrawing from a Course
• Complete Withdrawal from All Courses During a Semester
• Medical Withdrawal or Medical Incomplete
• Leave of Absence
• Readmission
• Final Exam Policy

Regulations and Processes Governing Specific Elective Courses

• Internships for Management -- GSM 750, GSM 753, GSM 754
• Research and Independent Study -- GSM 751, GSM 752
• Topics in Management -- GSM 683
• Foreign Language Study -- GSM 690
• MBA International Exchange-- GSM 740, 741, 742, 743, 744, 745
• Notes about Pass/Fail Courses and Credits

Commencement Ceremony Policies and Procedures

• Participating in the Commencement Ceremony - Graduating Students
• Participating in the Commencement Ceremony - Walking Students
• Graduation Fee
• Academic Honors at Graduation
• Dean's Awards
  
  

Requests for Exceptions to Academic Policies or Procedures

Financial Policies and Procedures

• Tuition
• Fees
• Scholarships and Scholarship Renewal
• Health Insurance Requirement
• Billing Process for Tuition and Fees
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Monthly Payment Plan
• Late Fees
• Withdrawal Refund Policy
  
  

Resources and Information (Coming Soon!)

Willamette University Selected Policies Manual

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