Appendix D: Addendums from the 2023-2024 Catalog

Updated Domain Name (pages 1, 11, 12, 15-18, 22, 25, 36, 38, 42, 46, 51, 55, 66, 72, 88) - receiving initial accreditation approves the use of the .edu domain name

Updated Accreditation Status (page 7) - after receiving initial accreditation by WSCUC, “Notice to Prospective Students” was removed and accreditation status was updated

Added Transparency (pages 11, 15-17, 33, 55, 66, 72) - the BS program is expected to launch in Fall 2025

Updated Language Scores (pages 12-13, 17-18) - added more acceptable language exams

Added Transparency (page 12, 71) - outlined the timeline for 2-year MBA program completion 

Added Transparency (page 13) - added instructions for additional documents needed at time of application

Updated to Application Decision (page 13) - rewrote application decision to better explain the application decision process in detail

Updated to Scholarship Policy (page 13-14) - added eligibility requirement for scholarships

Updated Visa Information (page 19) - added information about F-1 student visas

Updated Title (pages 19, 24-25, 27, 47, 88) - updated “Provost” title to “Program Director”

Added CPT Information (pages 20-22) - added relevant information regarding CPT for international students

Updated Credit Hour Definition and Policy (page 23) - added additional information outlining the credit hour policy

Updated Leave of Absence (page 25) - updated the leave of absence policy

Updated Academic Probation Policy (pages 24-25) - added new policy regarding students who fall under academic probation

Updated to grading scale and policies (pages 29-32) - added +/- grades for the grading scale

Added Fees (page 33, 35, 37) - added fees pertaining to enrollment deposits for all students and visa/I-20 support for international students 

Added Transparency (pages 34-35) - updated the breakdown of the cost of attendance

Updated Refund Policy and Procedure (pages 35-37) - added additional information regarding canceling, refunds and how to calculate a refund

Added Transparency (page 38, 53) - added additional information within the BPPE guidelines

Updated Disability and Accommodations Policy (pages 41-45) - added clearer information for how the university handles and provides support to students with disabilities

Added Transparency (pages 48-49) - added a new table that lists out all faculty qualifications

Added New Policy (page 50) - added new policy regarding the use of generative AI

Added Transparency (page 52) - added updated housing information for students

Updated Program/Course Descriptions (pages 69-80, 83, 87) - updated program/course descriptions for both BS and MBA programs

Added Prerequisite Table (page 87) - added a table that clearly outlines course prerequisites

Updated Articulation Agreements (page 88) - removed expired agreements and added a new agreement with Evergreen College