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Academic Honor In their examinations, homework, laboratory work and written papers, students are expected to perform with honor. If they are uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty, it is their obligation to consult their teachers so they fully understand what is expected. Academic dishonesty is subject to severe penalties. ACADEMIC INFORMATIONEvening undergraduate courses are offered on a semester system. Academic requirements for evening students are listed in this catalogue. All Furman regulations apply to students in the evening program. ACCESS TO RECORDS The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly referred to as the Buckley Amendment, provides for students' access to their educational records. Students wishing to inspect their records may do so by going to the appropriate office and presenting their identification credentials. Furman complies with all federal and state statutes regarding confidentiality of student records. Students are guaranteed opportunities to challenge the accuracy of files or records. Requests for hearings are made to the vice president for Student Services. ACCREDITATIONFurman University is accredited to award bachelor's and master's degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033, telephone 404.679.4501. ADMISSIONS Admission to the undergraduate evening program is based upon the type of courses
taken in high school and other previous educational experiences, previous academic
performance at both the high school and college levels, and other personal information.
The university reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who in
the judgment of university officials may not benefit from Furman's educational
program or whose presence or conduct may be detrimental to that program. In
its admissions policies and procedures, Furman University will deny admission
to no student because of race, color, ethnic origin, sex or creed. Effort is
made to recruit students from culturally disadvantaged groups. Individuals who wish to enter as non-degree students, taking a limited number of courses for personal or professional development, should complete the application form and provide other documents as requested by the Office of Undergraduate Evening Studies. Requesting Information via the Web A student enrolled as a degree candidate or a special student who wishes to audit a course may do so by registering for the course as an auditor and paying one-half the tuition charged for the course. A student must register to audit a course no later than the end of the first week of classes in any term and must attend the class on a regular basis. Irregular attendance will result in the course not being listed on the student's transcript. BACHELOR'S DEGREE - EVENING DIVISIONThe Bachelor of Liberal Arts was established in 2002 to serve the educational needs of adult students. This degree gives them the opportunity to: o receive a breadth of experiences in the liberal arts o General Education requirements Change of courses is permitted prior to the scheduled second class session with permission of the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies. The student is responsible for filling out a change in schedule form. Regular attendance in courses is necessary for effective learning. However, specific attendance policies are left to the discretion of faculty members. Students who know they will have conflicts due to business trips, etc., should notify the instructor directly. If evening classes are cancelled due to bad weather, make-up sessions will be scheduled. Normally, the final examination will be delayed one week to provide the time. Students are officially classified at the beginning of each term. Students who have credit for fewer than 28 hours are classified as freshmen; with credit for at least 28 hours, sophomores; with credit for at least 58 hours, juniors; and with credit for at least 88 hours, seniors. A student may receive credit for a course not taken by demonstrating mastery
of the subject matter of the course. To challenge a course, a student must have
the approval of the professor who will test the student's mastery of the subject
matter, the chair of the department in which the course is offered, and the
director of Undergraduate Evening Studies. Once the student takes the examination,
the grade is posted on the student's transcript, even if the grade is unsatisfactory.
Through the combined facilities of the university and the Greenville community, students may attend lectures, plays, concerts, recitals, art exhibits and other cultural programs. Notable guest speakers have included U.S. Senator Fritz Hollings, presidential candidates George W. Bush and John McCain, journalist Helen Thomas, and authors Pat Conroy, Dorothy Allison and Ernest J. Gaines. Exhibits of works by Furman art students and faculty and touring exhibits are displayed in the Thomas Anderson Roe Art Building gallery. Three or four plays a year, ranging from classical to modern, from musical review to mystery thriller, are presented in the Furman Theatre. The Furman University Band, Furman Singers, Furman Men's and Women's Chorales, Furman Chamber Choir, Furman Orchestra, Furman Jazz Ensembles, Woodwind and Brass Ensembles, and Opera Theater offer a wide variety of musical programs.
Division of Continuing Education, Furman 3300 Poinsett Highway Greenville, SC 29613-0507
Fax: 864.294.3378 E-mail: continuing.education@furman.edu Web: www.furman.edu/conted/ undergrad.htm HOURS Hipp Hall 011 Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. David E. Shi, M.A., Ph.D. President Tom Kazee, Ph.D, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean Gregory Carroll, M.A. Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations MaryLou Merkt, Vice President for Business Affairs Donald J. Lineback, M.A., Ph.D. Vice President for Development Harry B. Shucker, M.Ed., Ed.D. Vice President for Student Services Benny Walker, M.B.A. Vice President for Enrollment
Brad Bechtold, Ed.D. Director Tobi Swartz, Director, Bridges to a Brighter Future Sarah Fletcher, Ph.D, Program Manager, FULIR Tommie E. Reece, B.S. Program Manager, Lifelong Learning Carol D. Armstrong Department Assistant, Furman Learning in Retirement Anne C. Chubb, Department Assistant, Undergraduate Evening Studies, Corporate and Professional Development Linda M. Cook Department Assistant, Lifelong Learning and Bridges to a Brighter Future Donna Rogers, Department Assistant, Lifelong Learning Shirley G. Mangels, M.A. Department Assistant, Undergraduate Evening Studies In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Furman is committed to providing students equal access to university programs and facilities regardless of disability. Information about university procedures related to accommodations under ADA may be obtained from the Disability Services Coordinator. The Division of Continuing Education of Furman University provides an opportunity for adults to continue their education during evening hours on a part-time basis. The division offers undergraduate courses for those who wish to earn the bachelor's degree and for those who wish to take courses solely for personal or professional development. Courses are offered on a semester system and generally carry three hours credit. Three majors are offered through Undergraduate Evening Studies: Accounting,
Business Administration, and a dual major in Accounting/Business Administration.
A certificate in Information Systems and Technology is also offered in cooperation
with the Rushing Center for Advanced Technology. The division also offers short courses, conferences and seminars on a wide variety of subjects throughout the year during morning and evening hours, both on and off campus. A student who has received a bachelor's degree from another institution and wishes to pursue a second bachelor's degree may enter the B.L.A. program. The student must take at least 45 hours at Furman, satisfy all requirements for the B.L.A. and complete a second major in a department other than the one in which the first major was taken. A student who has received a bachelor's degree from Furman may earn a second major if approved by the academic department involved. Any course other than one used to meet a General Education requirement and/or one in the major department is an elective. Students may take up to 12 hours of elective course work on a pass/fail basis. This option encourages students to broaden their education in areas they might otherwise avoid. Grades in courses taken pass/fail do not affect a student's grade-point average. (See page 19) All classes are given examinations at the close of each term. Exceptions must be approved by the appropriate department chair and the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies. Final examinations are given on the last regularly scheduled evening of the course. Students are expected to take examinations at the officially scheduled time. Furman nurtures a commitment to independent thought and lifelong learning.
By providing students with a broad exposure to the liberal arts, it seeks to
produce graduates grounded in the traditional sources of knowledge yet capable
of devising new solutions to problems in their chosen fields. Every F Tuition rates are established on a yearly basis and are listed on each class schedule. Audit students pay one-half rate. Payment must accompany all registrations. Methods of payment include cash, checks, MasterCard or VISA, employer vouchers, or approved financial aid. Students with financial aid should attach a copy of the award notice; those with a company voucher should attach a copy along with directions for billing the employer. Checks should be made payable to Furman University. Satisfactory Academic Progress for Students using Title
IV Federal Financial Aid To encourage adult students in their efforts to obtain a college degree, Furman
has established tuition rates in the Undergraduate Evening Studies program which
are less than 50 percent of the normal tuition. Additional financial aid possibilities
are listed below. Students who attend Furman at least half time (six semester hours per semester) may be eligible for a federal loan, which can be used to pay tuition. Eligibility depends upon the student's income, assets and number of dependents. Students applying for this loan must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Office of Financial Aid application. Processing the FAFSA takes approximately six weeks.
Students who need financial assistance and are enrolled for one hour or more may qualify for a Pell Grant. Students must reapply for this grant each academic year. The FAFSA is the application form for Pell Grants. Eligibility depends upon the student's income, assets and number of dependents. Students applying for this loan must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Office of Financial Aid application.
Students who are South Carolina residents and take a minimum of 24 semester hours during the academic year may be eligible for a South Carolina Tuition Grant. Submit the FAFSA by June 30 to apply.
Students who intend to enroll on a half-time basis are eligible to borrow for
tuition, books and educational expenses through the Stafford Loan program. Stafford
Loans have a variable interest rate up to 8.25 percent.
Undergraduate Evening Studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree may apply for a limited number of awards made each semester based upon scholastic ability and financial need.
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Students
using Title IV Federal Financial Aid o Are enrolled as a degree seeking student. Transfer students receiving unqualified admission to the university are not
eligible for financial aid until they are unconditionally accepted into the
program. In accordance with federal regulations, the Office of Financial Aid recalculates federal financial aid eligibility for students who withdraw from Furman prior to completing 60 percent of the term. The recalculation is based on the percent of earned aid for the term (completed calendar days divided by calendar days in the term). The unearned federal aid is returned to the federal government based on the following formula: 100 percent of aid earned multiplied by the amount of aid disbursed toward institutional charges. When federal aid is returned, the student will owe a debit balance to the university. The student should contact financial services to pay the balalnce due to the university. Federal financial aid includes Pell Grant, SEOG grant, Perkins Loan, Stafford Loans and Plus Loans. The student's withdrawal date is defined as the actual date the student began the withdrawal process, the student's last date of recorded attendance or the midpoint of the semester for a student who leaves without notifying the university.
The institutional refund policy will be applied to all other aid received by the student, unless the office of Financial Aid is instructed to do otherwise by the donor or sponsor of the award to the student.
Office of Financial Aid, 864.294.2204. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS In order to acquire a balanced general education, develop intellectual discipline, discover new interests, and build a foundation for specialization, students must complete certain General Education courses (listed to the right). Course of Study CREDIT Hours English 11 (or six semester hours of English composition from another institution) 3 FINE ARTS: One course from Art 26, Theatre Arts 11, Music 20 3 Humanities: One course from four different areas 12 English 12, 21, 22, MLL A34, A37, A38, FR 31, 32, GER 31, 32, SPN 31, 32, 37, CL 32, 33 Foreign Languages History 11 Philosophy 20 (or any PHL course above 20) Religion 12, 13 or 14 Mathematics: One course from Mathematics 11, 15, 16 3 Natural Sciences: Two courses (all science courses are four hours each) 8 Biology 11 or 16 Chemistry 11, 12, 16 or 18 but not both Earth and Environmental Sciences 11, 16, 18, 21 Physics 11, 12, 14, 15, 17 Social Sciences: Four courses from three different departments 12 Economics 21, 22 Education 20 Political Science 11, 12 Psychology 21, 23 Sociology 11, 24, Anthropology 11, 12 GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT FURMAN UNIVERSITY Furman University is an independent, coeducational, liberal arts college located on a 750-acre suburban campus on the outskirts of Greenville, South Carolina. Founded by South Carolina Baptists in 1826, the university is an old institution; yet its facilities are modern, all the buildings on the present campus having been constructed since the late 1950s. Most of Furman's 2,600 undergraduates are from the South Atlantic region, but more than 40 states and 15 foreign countries are represented in the student population. Working with the Furman students are a faculty and staff whose primary concern is to enhance student learning. Over 90 percent of the faculty hold doctoral degrees in their academic disciplines. Within 48 hours after each examination, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, professors will report term grades for each student to the Office of Undergraduate Evening Studies. A report of grades is mailed to each student's home address. When assigning final grades, faculty may utilize plus and minus grades. All grades correspond to quality point values that determine a student's grade-point average. For each hour attempted, letter grades earn quality points as follows: A+ = 4.0 A = 4.0 A- = 3.7 B+ = 3.3 B = 3.0 B- = 2.7 C+ = 2.3 C = 2.0 C- = 1.7 D+ = 1.3 D = 1.0 D- = 0.7 F = 0 The grade-point average is computed by dividing the total quality credits on work attempted at Furman by the number of hours attempted, except for courses with grades of W, I, NR, TS, P, PD or NP. GRADING SYSTEM A (Excellent) is the mark of highest distinction earned by those students whose
work represents the best that can be expected of a student at Furman. A student who has a question concerning a grade should discuss the matter with the instructor as soon as possible. If after such consultation the student believes that the assigned grade resulted from error or malfeasance, the grade may be formally appealed under procedures published in the Faculty Handbook. Copies of these procedures are available from the instructor or the associate academic dean. Graduation 2008 Information: http://www.furman.edu/commencement/index.htm Call 294-2154 for more information Furman University is named for Richard Furman (1755-1825), a prominent pastor in Charleston, South Carolina, who was president of the nation's first Baptist Convention and a leader in Baptist higher education. The university traces its roots to two academies established in the early nineteenth
century: the Greenville Female Academy, a part of the Greenville Academy, was
chartered in 1820; the Furman Academy and Theological Institution for men was
founded in 1826 by the South Carolina Baptist Convention in Edgefield, South
Carolina. Furman was accredited in 1924 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools,
and that same year the university became a beneficiary of The Duke Endowment
established by James Buchanan Duke. In 1933, Furman and the Greenville Woman's
College were coordinated under a single president and board. Furman's chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the only national honor society especially for evening students, is Gamma Theta. To be considered for membership, a student must have (a) a minimum of 30 semester hours at Furman, (b) a minimum grade-point average of 3.2, (c) at least 15 semester hours in the major at Furman, (d) at least 15 semester hours in liberal arts/sciences, and (e) at least four semesters of college attendance. To be eligible for honors at graduation, a student must have earned at least 60 hours at Furman, including the last 28 hours. To graduate summa cum laude, the student must have a grade-point average of 3.9 on courses attempted at Furman; to graduate magna cum laude, 3.65; to graduate cum laude, 3.4. Students who enroll for a minimum of six graded hours and achieve a grade-point
average of 3.4 or higher for those six hours are placed on the Undergraduate
Evening Studies Honors List at the end of that term. Students with incomplete
grade reports do not qualify. Students may choose to do independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student is responsible for selecting a topic and securing a faculty member to direct the study. A written proposal, prepared by the student, must be approved by the faculty member directing the study, the department chair and the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies prior to the first day of the semester in which the study is to be conducted. Numbered courses with the exception of "80" are not normally allowed as independent studies. Students interested in doing an independent study should request a set of guidelines from the Undergraduate Evening Studies Office. Adult students frequently find that family, career or financial demands necessitate
an interruption to their study. To facilitate ease of re-entry, Undergraduate
Evening Studies does not require reapplication for students who were in good
academic standing when they dropped out and who have been out less than a calendar
year. Students who have been out for three or more consecutive semesters must
reapply (application fee waived). Students who are out of school for one or
two semesters re-enter under the degree requirements in effect when they originally
entered. Those who are out for three or more semesters will re-enter under the
degree requirements then in effect. Furman's Campus Students may major in Accounting, Business Administration, or Accounting/Business Administration (dual major). Before attaining junior status, they must confer with the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies about courses for their major. No courses numbered below 20 and no credits from correspondence or extension courses count toward the major. Students may elect to take a double major. In such cases, except for identical
required courses, courses taken to satisfy one major in the department may not
be used to satisfy another major in the department. Students in the Economics and Business Administration Department may major
in Accounting or Business Administration or double major in Accounting/Business
Administration. The courses listed below with each option constitute the major.
A student in either major should take Economics 21 or 22 as General Education
requirements and must have a 2.0 grade-point average for courses in the department
at graduation. Economics 21, 22, 25; Business Administration 35, 37, 51, 76; Computer Science 16; Accounting 26, 27, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, and 59, plus one additional elective course in the department. Students intending to sit for the CPA examination should take Business Administration 36 as a major elective. Most states require applicants for the CPA examination to complete 150 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate course work, including specified study in Accounting and Business. Students may complete a course of study to satisfy the state's educational requirements for the CPA examination and Furman's requirements for a double major in Accounting/Business Administration. Economics 21, 22, 25; Business Administration 32, 35, 37, 51, 76; Computer Science 16; Accounting 26, 27, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, and 59, plus six additional elective courses in the department.
Certificate of Information Systems Technology Back to Contents To remain in good standing, at each of the following stages a student must have earned the minimum grade-point average indicated: Each term in which Minimum cumulative hours GRADE-POINT attempted are 12 or
fewer 1.33 13-19 1.40 20-30 1.50 31-40 1.62 41-46 1.70 47-57 1.75 58-68 1.80 69-77 1.90 78-88 1.95 89-99 2.00
Hours attempted includes all work at Furman plus all hours transferred to Furman. continued from page 19) A student who fails to meet these standards falls under academic probation. Note that the grade-point average is checked every term until the student has more than 12 cumulative hours attempted; thereafter, it is checked only the first term (including summer session) in which the cumulative hours attempted fall in each specified range; beginning with 100 hours, it is again checked every term. A student who fails to meet the above standards three consecutive times (at three consecutive terms) will be suspended from Furman and may not apply for readmission until two regular terms have elapsed. Any student suspended for incurring a third probation may, if academic circumstances warrant, petition the Appeals Committee to set aside the suspension. The committee will consider each request on its merits, based on what they believe to be the student's probability of ultimate academic success. Among factors a petitioning student may cite (if applicable) in support of the request are: a grade-point average of at least 2.0 during the most recent term or terms of enrollment; a cumulative grade-point average within .10 of that required under the regulations at the end of the most recent term of enrollment; evidence that poor academic performance resulted from extra-academic factors no longer applicable or from an unwise curriculum choice which has subsequently been corrected. A student readmitted after suspension or one whose suspension has been set aside by the Appeals Committee who falls under academic probation an additional two successive times will be dismissed from Furman University. Such a student may appeal the dismissal in the same manner in which a suspended student may appeal. If a student who has been dismissed wishes to return, that student must apply to the Appeals Committee. The primary mission of Furman as a liberal arts college is to provide a distinctive undergraduate education encompassing humanities, fine arts, social sciences, natural sciences and selected professional disciplines. In addition to its primary emphasis on undergraduate education, Furman offers graduate programs in education and chemistry. The university also provides continuing education programs for the larger Greenville community. At the heart of the undergraduate course of study is the General Education
program. Its purpose is to ensure that all undergrad-uates will be introduced
to the major methods of inquiry that characterize liberal study. Twenty-four
academic departments at Furman offer 36 majors. In addition, there Furman seeks highly motivated students with inquisitive minds, varied perspectives, a sense of personal integrity and moral responsibility, and the potential to be leaders and to make future contributions to society. The preponderance of Furman students plan to enter professions such as education, law and medicine; about 40 percent of the graduating class goes directly into graduate or professional schools. Students must acquire a parking decal for each motor vehicle they bring on
campus. Decals are available at the Public Safety Office (rear of McAlister
Auditorium) 24 hours per day. To register a vehicle, a student must have his/her
current license plate number. Students need to become familiar with and abide
by current campus traffic and parking regulations; failure to do so may result
in fines and other penalties. A copy of these regulations is given to each student
registering a vehicle. A student may take up to 12 hours of electives on a pass/fail basis. Students on academic probation may not exercise this option nor may students who have ever reached the status of academic suspension. The pass/fail option is provided to encourage students to enrich their educational experience in subjects outside their major field and in which they may feel unable to maintain the desirable grade-point average. No course in a student's major department(s) and no course taken to satisfy a General Education requirement may be taken on a pass/fail basis. To enroll in a course on a pass/fail basis, the student must state the intention to do so at registration or no later than the end of the first week of classes. If a student officially withdraws from a pass/fail course, the student does not use up that portion of the allotted pass/fail hours. However, once having completed a course on the pass/fail basis, the student does use up that portion of the allotted pass/fail hours. Since faculty members do not know which students have elected the pass/fail option, they assign a regular letter grade at the end of the term which is then recorded as follows: P is recorded for regular grades of A+ through C-; PD for regular grades of D+, D and D-; and NP for the regular grade of F. The grades of P or PD or NP do not influence a student's grade-point average. Students may change a pass/fail grade to a regular letter grade if they make the request for change of grade in the Office of Academic Records before Enrollment Day of the next regular term.
The university encourages its students to engage ethical issues and to explore spiritual concerns. Furman manifests its respect for the ethical and spiritual dimensions of human experience in many ways. Within the curriculum, these dimensions are often integral to academic disciplines and form the basis for classroom discussions. Outside the classroom, the ethical and spiritual dimensions are expressed in the chapel that stands across from the library, an active chaplaincy and a program in church-related vocations, an array of vital student religious organizations, and a nationally recognized community service program. Furman aspires to be a diverse community of women and men of different races, religions, geographic origins, socioeconomic backgrounds, personal characteristics and interests. This diversity reflects values the university hopes to embody: openness, honesty, tolerance and mutual respect, civic responsibility, global awareness and bold intellectual inquiry. These values foster a critical examination of inherited assumptions, even as they protect freedom of expression and the open exchange of ideas. In sum, Furman University aspires to be a diverse community of learning, harmonious in its differences, just and compassionate in its transactions, and steadfast in its commitment to an educational program of the highest quality. In recent years, Furman University has been evolving into a new type of liberal arts college that offers students more opportunities to learn by doing. While basing its curriculum in the humanities, arts and sciences, Furman offers courses in fields that are more professionally oriented: business administration, accounting, education, health and exercise science, and music performance. In addition, Furman emphasizes education outside the traditional classroom, providing opportunities for students to put into practice the theories and methods learned from texts or lectures. For example, Furman has become a national leader in undergrad-uate research and collaborative research projects involving students and professors. Students who withdraw after classes begin will receive funds according to the following schedule: Prior to scheduled second class session 90% Prior to scheduled third class session 75% Prior to scheduled fourth class session 50% Prior to scheduled fifth class session 25% After scheduled fifth class session begins None Students are expected to register according to procedures outlined by the Undergraduate Evening Studies Office, either in person or by mail. Students are encouraged to seek academic advising from the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies. However, it is the final responsibility of the student, not the academic adviser, to ensure that all university graduation requirements are satisfied. Each student is responsible for enrolling properly in each course. Students may not be enrolled at Furman and another college or university during the same term. A student in a degree program at Furman may not repeat for credit a course for which a passing grade has been previously awarded at Furman. For the degree, a student must take the last 28 hours of credit and a minimum of 45 total hours and a minimum of 15 hours in the major at Furman unless exceptions are made at the time of admission. The student handbook, The Helmsman, provides a full statement of Furman's rules, regulations and services. Included is information on student services, campus services, discipline policies, university regulations and campus organizations. Evening students should become familiar with this information and may obtain a copy of The Helmsman from the Office of Student Services, 294.2202. TAKING DAY CLASSES Requests for copies of a student's record should be made to the Office of Academic
Records. All transcripts will reflect the student's complete academic record.
No transcripts will be issued without the written authorization of the student.
No transcript will be issued for a student who has a financial obligation to
the university. Once a student has submitted an official transcript from each institution attended, the Undergraduate Evening Studies Office will prepare a written evaluation stating courses which have been granted transfer credit and the minimum number of hours required to meet both General Education and major requirements. Credit for courses taken at other colleges approved by the appropriate regional
accreditation agency will transfer to Furman provided (1) the courses are equivalent
to courses offered at Furman, (2) the courses are standard courses in departments
corresponding to departments at Furman, and (3) a minimum grade of C- was earned
in each course. Credits earned from two-year schools must be part of the college
transfer curriculum to be accepted by Furman. In order for a Furman student to receive credit for a course taken at another institution as a transient student, the Undergraduate Evening Studies Office must approve the course in writing in advance. Students under academic probation cannot transfer credits into Furman, and students cannot repeat at another college a course on which an F has been made at Furman. Ordinarily no credit is granted for extension or correspondence courses. However, in some cases, the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies may grant a maximum of eight elective hours for such courses. TRANSFER TO THE DAYTIME PROGRAM Evening students who desire to transfer to the daytime program at Furman must apply through the Admissions Office. The stu-dent's academic record will be re-examined at that time due to the differences in the requirements between the B.L.A. degree offered in the evening and the B.A. and B.S. degrees offered during the day. Undergraduate Evening Studies students may use many of the Furman facilities, including the library, the Lay Physical Activities Center, the lake and other recreational areas. Students must present their Undergraduate Evening Studies identification cards, if requested. Anyone interested in using the golf course should call the Golf Course Office for details. Students who withdraw before the fifth scheduled class session (including summer semester) receive prorated refunds. To receive a refund, students must notify the Undergraduate Evening Studies Office in writing. The amount of the refund depends on the date of written notification. Students may withdraw before the second class of any regular term with no record of grades. They may withdraw before the eighth class of any regular term with the grade of W. After the eighth class of a regular term, students must obtain permission to withdraw from the director of Undergraduate Evening Studies and the instructor. Such permission will ordinarily be granted only for reasons of illness, injury or other emergencies that necessitate extended absence from class. All students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete a withdrawal form.
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