METRO COLLEGE
and
SAMFORD AFTER SUNDOWN
SPRING 1998"The ageless joy of learning in a remarkable atmosphere"
There is more than one road a student can take to a college education. While the traditional route is to make college the next step after high school, for some it is not the most realistic path. Many people, for as many reasons, wait until they are adults to pursue their education. At that point in the journey, their perspective may be different but the desire for a quality education that offers lifelong advantages has not changed.
Samford's Metro College was developed to create a rewarding balance between the adult viewpoint and the ageless joy of learning. The pivotal balance is the Samford philosophy that says a worthwhile education is more than the facts and figures one knows. Rather, it is the critical and creative way you think, the articulate way you write and speak, and the clarity of the decision making guided by Christian principles. Metro College puts that classic Samford University education within your reach buy putting it within the adult realities of your life. Adult evening students receive the same advantages as "traditional" Samford students. Many classes are taught by the same professors in the same classroom facilities. The primary difference is the schedule of classes. And because evening students commute, do not receive meal plans, and generally do not participate in the full range of activities designed for traditional day students, the tuition is substantially below the day rates. Peaceful - Comfortable - Secure Samford is a personalized university where the faculty will know your name and be readily available to you for assistance. Samford University admits students of any race, color, sex, disability or national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, and activities generally accorded or made available to all its students. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Samford does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Inquiries concerning compliance with these laws and regulations should be directed to the Vice President and Dean of Students, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama 35229.
GENERAL INFORMATION ACADEMIC ADVISING: Academic advice from a faculty advisor is available to students. Appointments are scheduled through the academic department offices and should be made well in advance of early advising/scheduling.
ADD/DROP: Please call Metro College or stop in the Student Records Office, Samford Hall, Second floor, south end of building or Metro College office, Dwight Beeson Hall, Room 101, if you need to Add/Drop.
- Courses may be added or dropped during the scheduled change period as listed in the calendar by filing an Add/Drop Form.
- Added courses must be paid for immediately.
- Officially dropped courses (prior to the end of the last day for schedule change) do not appear on the student's record.
- Students who drop during the scheduled Add/Drop period will qualify for a refund.
ADMISSION: If you are not currently admitted to Samford University, you may obtain an application for admission by calling Metro College at (205) 870-2898 or by faxing the Request for Application or Readmission to (205) 870-2191. This office will process your request through the Admission Office.
AUDITING: Non-degree seeking credit students wishing to register for courses but not desiring academic credit may audit the course. The cost to audit (non-degree seeking except applied music and art) a class is approximately one-half of the regular day fee per semester hour. No grade is issued for a course taken as an audit (non-degree) student. Degree-seeking students may also audit a class but will be required to pay the full fee for the course. Students who select the "audit" option should be admitted under the special status, non-degree seeking classification.
AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION: All automobiles new to the Samford campus must be registered at the beginning of each fall semester. Information regarding automobile registration, parking regulations and other related policies is available through the Campus Safety Office, Ralph W. Beeson University Center, 2nd floor (phone: 205 870-2020).
BOOKSTORE: The University Bookstore is located on the ground floor of the Ralph W. Beeson University Center. The bookstore hours may vary; therefore, please phone (205-870-2834) before coming to purchase your text.
CANCELLATION OF COURSES: The final decision to cancel a course will be made by the Dean of Metro College after consultation with the academic department concerned. This decision will be made after the deadline date for registration for each session passes, as stated in the academic calendar.
- Students will be contacted by phone should the University need to cancel a course.
OR - A bulletin will be posted in the classroom on the first day of class.
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE: Class schedules may be changed through the "Drop/Add" process. See Calendar for deadline dates. If your class schedule is altered during the schedule change period, additional charges may result. Classes will be dropped at the end of each day during the schedule change period if your financial account is not "paid in full." It is your responsibility to make certain your account is "paid in full."
CHECK CASHING: Checks up to $50 may be cashed at the University Bookstore in Ralph W. Beeson University Center with a current Samford I.D.
COMPUTERS: Computer lab facilities are located in the following buildings: Brooks Hall, Dwight Beeson Hall, Divinity Hall, Ralph W. Beeson University Center, Memory Leake Robinson Hall, Orlean Bullard Beeson Hall, Harwell G. Davis Library, Center for the Healing Arts, James Horton Chapman Hall, and the University Center Annex. For assistance call User Support Services (phone: 205 870-2662).
FINANCIAL AID: Students desiring financial assistance for the 1997-98 school year should obtain a financial aid packet from the Financial Aid Office immediately. Contained in the packet are instructions and materials necessary to apply for all forms of financial aid.
Financial aid awards are based, in part, on a student's full or part-time status. To maintain the maximum level of financial aid, undergraduate students should be careful to schedule 12 or more credit hours each semester. Graduate students are considered full time if they enroll for 9 credit hours each semester. Most financial aid awards require a reduction if less than full time status is maintained. In some cases, a part-time student is ineligible for financial aid. It is the student's responsibility to complete the financial aid application process on a timely basis.
FOOD SERVICE: Samford Dining Services and a full service cafeteria are located on the 2nd floor of the University Center; a food court is located on the 1st floor of Ralph W. Beeson University Center.
GRADE REPORTS: The Student Records Office will process grades at the end of each session.
I. D.'S: Information about having I. D.'s made or replaced may be obtained at the Campus Safety Office located on the 2nd floor of Ralph W. Beeson University Center.
LIBRARY: Library hours will vary from session to session. Please contact the library (205-870-2748) for the hours that correspond with the session in which you are taking classes.
LOST AND FOUND: Campus Safety Office (phone: (205) 870-2020).
NON-CREDIT PROGRAMS: Through Samford After Sundown, Metro College also offers a non-credit program that responds to the educational needs of individuals, businesses, industries and government agencies in the metropolitan area, as well as to professional groups within the region.
This page provides information about credit courses and non-credit courses. The page also contains information about courses, subjects, workshops, times, places, admission, fees and whom and where to call for more information.
PARKING: Students who do not have a Samford University parking decal must pick up an auto decal in the Safety and Security Office, Ralph W. Beeson University Center, Room #207.
PAYMENTS: All student charges are payable on or before Validation Day or the first day of class. Please address all mail payments to:
Samford University
Bursar's Office
Samford Hall, Room #105
Birmingham, AL 35229
- Payments made in person should be taken to the Bursar's Office (Student Accounts), Samford Hall, Room #105, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or during the scheduled registration dates and hours as listed in the schedule.
- Cash, personal checks, Discover, MasterCard, and VISA will be accepted. You may also pay by telephone using credit cards at (205) 870-2816.
POST OFFICE: A full service post office is located in Ralph W. Beeson University Center. All undergraduates are issued a Post Office box as this is the official vehicle of communication on campus for important information such as graduation information, policy up-dates, and Class Schedules.
REFUNDS: Summer Term Refunds are based on number of days instead of weeks and the following applies. In case of withdrawal or suspension:
- Before the end of the schedule change period, the refund will be 100 percent.
- After the schedule change period but before the end of the first week, the refund will be 90 percent.
- After the first week of the term but before the end of the second week, the refund will be 75 percent.
- After the second week of the term but before the end of the third week, the refund will be 50 percent.
- After the third week of the term but before the end of the fourth week, the refund will be 25 percent.
- After the fourth week of the term, no refund is available.
REGISTRATION: Students may register for courses in a number of ways:
- By mail: Credit Students: if you are admitted to the University and wish to register for credit use the Trial Study form in this brochure.
- By FAX: Credit students: FAX the Trial Study form to (205) 870-2191. Business Students FAX to (205) 870-2540.
- By phone: Call the Metro College Voice Mail System at (205) 969-8528.
- In person: Bring either form to the Metro College Office, Dwight Beeson Hall, Room 101, during any business day. The form will be processed for you on validation day.
- The Internet: Use the convienent form after determining the classes you need.
RESIDENCE HALLS: Students needing information regarding on-campus residence at Samford should contact the Residence Life Office at (205) 870-2956 to determine availability of space.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES: John D. Pittman Hall, 1st floor (phone: 205 870-2835).
TELEPHONE DIRECTORY: (area code 205)
Academic Services 870-2732 Admission Office 870-2901 Bursar's Office 870-2816 Financial Aid Office 870-2905 Information Center 870-2752 Metro College 870-2898 Safety & Security 870-2020 Samford After Sundown 870-2739 Student Records Office 870-2911 TELEPHONE SERVICES: Computer and Telecommunications Services Department is housed in Room 320 of Brooks Hall (phone: 205 870-2996).
TRANSCRIPTS: Most colleges and universities require an official transcript as proof of completion of a course at another institution. If you are planning to transfer Samford University course(s) to another school, please complete a Transcript Request Form in the Student Records Office, located on the second floor of Samford Hall. All course work must be authorized by the student's primary institution.
TUITION, Fees and Room for First-time, First-term Students
In case of withdrawal during the first term of enrollment for persons attending Samford University for the first time, a pro-rata refund of tuition, fees, and room charges shall be calculated as of the Friday following withdrawal. In case of withdrawal within the first week of the term, the student may receive a refund of 100 percent of tuition, fees and room charges. The first week of the term ends on the Friday following the schedule change period. After the end of the first week, such calculation, shall be based on the ratio of the number of weeks that remain following the first Friday after the withdrawal date to the total number of weeks comprising the period of enrollment for which the student has been charged, rounded downward to the nearest ten-percent of that period, up to and ending with the students ninth week of attendance, after which the student shall not be entitled to a refund.WITHDRAWAL: The University is forced to contract for a substantial amount of goods and services in advance. Most of these expenses are fixed and are not subject to change on short notice. Under certain circumstances, refunds are available to students who officially withdraw from the University. A student desiring to withdraw from the University at any time must secure an official withdrawal form from the Student Records Office. This policy applies to all terms including semesters, summer terms, and nine-week sessions. January Term policy is on a daily basis. Withdrawal may require re-payment to some financial aid programs. Please call or stop in the Student Records Office, Samford Hall, if you need to withdraw completely from the University.
- Students may withdraw from courses (not from the University) during the scheduled time as listed on the schedule by filing an Add/Drop Form.
- A grade of "W" will appear on the grade report and on all official University records if course(s) are dropped prior to the penalty period.
- There is no tuition refund for students who withdraw from classes after the schedule change period.
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SPRING CREDIT CLASS SCHEDULES
SPRING TERM II 1998
March 9-May 13, 1998
March 9 Advising, Registration/Validation Monday 3:30-6:00 p.m. March 9 Classes Begin Monday March 13 Last Day to add a course(s) Friday March 31-Apr 3 Spring Holiday; no classes meet April 6-May 1 Early registration for summer term, first and second fall terms April 9 Last Day to Drop w/o Academic Penalty Thursday April 13 Easter Holiday; no classes meet Monday May 4 Last day to withdraw from term without academic penalty Monday May 13 Classes End Wednesday May 14-15 Final Examinations Thursday, Friday May 22-23 Commencement Weekend
GENERAL FEES
TUITION (per credit hour)
Undergraduate day-less than 12 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $312 Undergraduate - Audit (non-degree seeking-except applied music and art) . . . . . . . . $162 Undergraduate - Audit (degree-seeking) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $312 Graduate School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $328 Regular Evening Program (Metro College) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $166 Biblical Studies-Evening Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $104 Portfolio Evaluation Fee- per credit hour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 Admission Application Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 25 Special Course Fees - in addition to tuition: Music - per credit hour for Applied Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 35 Other Fees (Non-Refundable): Auto Decal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20
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Updated by Steve Merrill: 4 February 1998