CALENDAR

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY



SUMMER SESSION 2006 (Subject to Change)

FULL SESSION

MAY

30 Tuesday Summer Orientation

30-31 Tues.-Wed. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference A

JUNE

2 Friday Late registration begins

5 Monday Classes begin for Full Session

7 Wednesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for Full Session classes

8-9 Thurs.-Fri. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference B

13 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)

20-21 Tues.-Wed. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference C

21 Wednesday Last date to file for completion of degree requirements in summer

29-30 Thurs.-Fri. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference D

JULY

3-4 Mon.-Tues. Independence Day Holiday

5 Wednesday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for completion of degree requirements in summer

6 Thursday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for Full Session

12 Wednesday Last date for submitting approved thesis for completion of degree requirements in summer

12-13 Wed.-Thurs. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference E

17 Monday Classes end for Full Session

18 Tuesday Final exams begin for Full Session

19 Wednesday Last date for comprehensive final examination for graduate degrees for completion of requirements in summer

21 Friday Grades for Full Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

SUMMER SESSION 2006 (Subject to Change)

1st MINI-SESSION*

JUNE

2 Friday Late registration begins

5 Monday Classes begin for 1st Mini-Session

6 Tuesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for 1st Mini-Session classes

19 Monday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for 1st Mini-Session

23 Friday Classes end for 1st Mini-Session

26 Monday Final exams for 1st Mini-Session

28 Wednesday Grades for 1st Mini-Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

2nd MINI-SESSION*

JUNE

2 Friday Late registration begins

27 Tuesday Classes begin for 2nd Mini-Session

28 Wednesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for 2nd Mini-Session classes

JULY

3-4 Mon.-Tues. Independence Day Holiday

13 Thursday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for 2nd Mini-Session

19 Wednesday Classes end for 2nd Mini-Session

20 Thursday Final exams for 2nd Mini-Session

21 Friday Grades for 2nd Mini-Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

*Refer to the Full Session calendar for additional summer session dates. Each mini-session consists of 15 class days plus final exam. Each class period is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

FALL SEMESTER 2006 (Subject to Change)

AUGUST

16 Wednesday Freshman Orientation

17 Thursday Late registration begins

21 Monday Classes begin

23 Wednesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification

SEPTEMBER

4 Monday Labor Day Holiday

8 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)

15 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester

22 Friday Last date to file for degree for fall commencement

NOVEMBER

6 Monday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for fall commencement

7 Tuesday Last date to resign from the University or drop courses

13 Monday Last date for comprehensive final examination for graduate degrees for fall commencement

17 Friday Last date for submitting approved thesis for fall commencement

20-24 Mon.-Fri. Thanksgiving Holiday

27 Monday Classes resume

DECEMBER

1 Friday Last date to remove “I” grade from previous semester for currently enrolled students. Grade Correction Reports for removal of “I” grades due in Registrar’s Office by 4:00 p.m.

5 Tuesday Classes end (Classes beginning at or after 4:00 p.m. will not meet.)

6 Wednesday Study Day (No classes)

7 Thursday Final examinations begin

12 Tuesday Final examinations end

12 Tuesday Grades for graduating students must be submitted online by 3:00 p.m.

14 Thursday Fall semester ends; all remaining grades must be submitted online by 10:00 a.m.

16 Saturday Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m.

SPRING SEMESTER 2007 (Subject to Change)

JANUARY

11 Thursday Freshman Orientation

12 Friday Late registration begins

15 Monday Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

16 Tuesday Classes begin

18 Thursday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification

FEBRUARY

2 Friday Official Reporting Day (14th Class Day)

9 Friday Last date to make grade appeal from previous semester

16 Friday Last date to file for degree for spring commencement

19-21 Mon.-Wed. Mardi Gras Holiday

APRIL

4 Wednesday Last date to resign from the University or drop courses

5 Thursday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for spring commencement

6-13 Fri.-Fri. Spring Vacation (Evening classes will meet on Thursday, April 5. Saturday classes will meet on Saturday, April 14.)

16 Monday Classes resume

18 Wednesday Last date for comprehensive final examination for graduate degrees for spring commencement

23 Monday Last date for submitting approved thesis for spring commencement

MAY

2 Wednesday Last date to remove “I” grade from previous semester for currently enrolled students. Grade Correction Reports for removal of “I” grades due in Registrar’s Office by 4:00 p.m.

5 Friday Classes end

7 Monday Final examinations begin

10 Thursday Final examinations end

10 Thursday Grades for graduating students must be submitted online by 1:00 p.m.

12 Saturday Commencement exercises at 10:00 a.m.

14 Monday Spring semester ends; all remaining grades must be submitted online by 10:00 a.m.

SUMMER SESSION 2007 (Subject to Change)

FULL SESSION

MAY

30 Wednesday Summer Orientation

30-31 Wed.-Thurs. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference A

JUNE

1 Friday Late registration begins

4 Monday Classes begin for Full Session

6 Wednesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for Full Session classes

7-8 Thurs.-Fri. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference B

12 Tuesday Official Reporting Day (7th Class Day)

19-20 Tues.-Wed. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference C

20 Wednesday Last date to file for completion of degree requirements in summer

28-29 Thurs.-Fri. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference D

JULY

4 Wednesday Independence Day Holiday

5 Thursday Last date for major professor to receive completed thesis for completion of degree requirements in summer

6 Friday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for Full Session

11 Wednesday Last date for submitting approved thesis for completion of degree requirements in summer

11-12 Wed.-Thurs. Fall Freshman Orientation and Registration Conference E

13 Friday Classes end for Full Session

16 Monday Final exams begin for Full Session

17 Tuesday Last date for comprehensive final examination for graduate degrees for completion of requirements in summer

20 Friday Grades for Full Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

SUMMER SESSION 2007 (Subject to Change)

1st MINI-SESSION*

JUNE

1 Friday Late registration begins

4 Monday Classes begin for 1st Mini-Session

5 Tuesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for 1st Mini-Session classes

18 Monday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for 1st Mini-Session

22 Friday Classes end for 1st Mini-Session

25 Monday Final exams for 1st Mini-Session

27 Wednesday Grades for 1st Mini-Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

2nd MINI-SESSION*

JUNE

1 Friday Late registration begins

26 Tuesday Classes begin for 2nd Mini-Session

27 Wednesday Last date to register, add courses, make section changes, and change credit or audit classification for 2nd Mini-Session classes

JULY

4 Wednesday Independence Day Holiday

11 Wednesday Last date to resign from the University or withdraw from courses for 2nd Mini-Session

17 Tuesday Classes end for 2nd Mini-Session

18 Wednesday Final exams for 2nd Mini-Session

20 Friday Grades for 2nd Mini-Session must be submitted online by 2:00 p.m.

*Refer to the Full Session calendar for additional summer session dates. Each mini-session consists of 15 class days plus final exam. Each class period is 2 hours and 30 minutes.



INVENTORY OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY



INVENTORY OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

General and Basic Studies

General Studies................................................................................................A.G.S.

General Studies................................................................................................B.G.S.

College of Business

Accounting...........................................................................................................B.S.

Business Administration.................................................................................M.B.A.

Finance.................................................................................................................B.S.

General Business Administration.........................................................................B.S.

Management.........................................................................................................B.S.

Marketing.............................................................................................................B.S.

Burton College of Education

Business Education—Grades 6-12......................................................................B.S.

Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education...............................M.Ed

Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education.......................................M.Ed

Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education.........................................M.Ed

Early Childhood Education..................................................................................A.S.

Early Childhood Education—Grades PK-3.........................................................B.S.

Education..........................................................................................................M.Ed.

Educational Leadership.....................................................................................M.Ed.

Educational Leadership.......................................................................................Ed.S.

Educational Technology ...................................................................................M.Ed.

Elementary Education—Grades 1-5....................................................................B.S.

Elementary Education—Grades 1-5................................................................M.A.T.

Health and Physical Education—Grades K-12....................................................B.S.

Health and Human Performance, General ..........................................................B.S.

Health and Human Performance ........................................................................M.S.

Instructional Technology.....................................................................................M.S.

Psychology...........................................................................................................B.S.

Psychology..........................................................................................................M.A.

School Counseling............................................................................................M.Ed.

Secondary Education—Grades 6-12................................................................M.A.T.

Special Education, General................................................................................. B.A.

Special Education Mild/Moderate—Grades 1-12............................................M.A.T.

College of Engineering & Technology

Engineering..........................................................................................................B.S.

Engineering....................................................................................................M. Eng.

Engineering Technology......................................................................................A.S.

Engineering Technology......................................................................................B.S.

College of Liberal Arts

Art........................................................................................................................B.A.

Art Education—Grades K-12..............................................................................B.A.

Creative Writing...............................................................................................M.F.A.

Criminal Justice...................................................................................................B.S.

English......................................................................................................B.A., M.A.

English Education—Grades 6-12........................................................................B.A.

Foreign Languages Education—Grades 6-12......................................................B.A.

French..................................................................................................................B.A.

Government..........................................................................................................B.A.

History.................................................................................................................B.A.

Liberal Studies.....................................................................................................B.A.

Mass Communication..........................................................................................B.S.

Music Education— Instrumental Grades K-12 .............................................B.M.Ed.

Music Education—Vocal Grades K-12 .........................................................B.M.Ed.

Music Education...........................................................................................M.M.Ed.

Music Performance.............................................................................................B.M.

Paralegal Studies.................................................................................................A.A.

Social Studies Education—Grades 6-12..............................................................B.A.

Sociology.............................................................................................................B.A.

Spanish.................................................................................................................B.A.

Speech..................................................................................................................B.A.

Speech Education—Grades 6-12.........................................................................B.S.

Theatre Arts..........................................................................................................B.A.

College of Nursing

Nursing.............................................................................................................A.D.N.

Nursing.............................................................................................................B.S.N.

Nursing.............................................................................................................M.S.N.

College of Science

Agricultural Education—Grades 6-12.................................................................B.S.

Agricultural Sciences...........................................................................................B.S.

Biological Science...............................................................................................B.S.

Biology Education—Grades 6-12........................................................................B.S.

Chemistry.............................................................................................................B.S.

Chemistry Education—Grades 6-12....................................................................B.S.

Chemistry/Environmental Sciences-Chemistry..................................................M.S.

Clinical Laboratory Science.................................................................................B.S.

Computer Information Technology......................................................................A.S.

Computer Science................................................................................................B.S.

Environmental Science........................................................................................B.S.

Environmental Science Education—Grades 6-12...............................................B.S.

Family & Consumer Sciences..............................................................................B.S.

Family & Consumer Sciences Education—Grades 6-12.....................................B.S.

Mathematics Education—Grades 6-12................................................................B.S.

Mathematical Sciences........................................................................................M.S.

Mathematics.........................................................................................................B.S.

Radiologic Technology........................................................................................B.S.

Physics.................................................................................................................B.S.

Wildlife Management..........................................................................................B.S.



CURRICULA OFFERINGS

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

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MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY CURRICULA OFFERINGS

DEGREE SUBJECT/MAJOR *Office/ Degree Level

Accounting AF&E BS

Agricultural Education—Grades 6-12 AGRI BS

Agricultural Sciences Concentrations: Agribusiness, Animal Science, Equine Science, AGRI BS General Agriculture, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Art Concentrations: Advertising Design, Ceramics, Drawing, VART BA Painting, Photography, Printmaking Art Education‑Grades—K-12 VART BA Biological Sciences BIEN BS Biology Education—Grades 6-12 BIEN BS Business Administration MBA MBA Business Education—Grades 6-12 ELIT BS Chemistry Optional Concentrations: Biochemistry, Forensic Chemistry, CHEM BS Geology, Premedicine Chemistry Education—Grades 6-12 CHEM BS Chemistry/Environmental Concentrations: Environmental Science, Chemistry, BIEN/CHEM/AGRI MS Sciences-Chemistry Chemistry Education, Environmental Science Education, Agricultural Sciences

Clinical Laboratory Science BIEN BS

Computer Information Technology DMCS AS Computer Science Optional Concentration: Statistical Computing DMCS BS Creative Writing ENFL MFA Criminal Justice Optional Concentration: Terrorism, Preparedness, Security SOSC BS Curriculum and Instruction in Early Child Education TEDU MEd

Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Education TEDU MEd

Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Education TEDU MEd

Early Childhood Education TEDU AS Early Childhood Education—Grades PK-3 TEDU BS

DEGREE SUBJECT/MAJOR *Office/ Degree Level

Education Concentrations: Special Ed—Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist; TEDU MEd Special Ed—Education Diagnostician,

Special Ed—Curriculum Material Specialist

Educational Leadership ELIT MEd

Educational Leadership Concentrations: Educational Leadership, ELIT EdS Educational Technology Leadership

Educational Technology Leadership ELIT MEd

Elementary Education—Grades 1-5 TEDU BS Elementary Education—Grades 1-5 TEDU MAT

Engineering Concentrations: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical ENGR BS Engineering Concentrations: Chemical, Civil, Electrical, ENGR MEng Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentrations: Electronics, Instrumentation, TECH AS Process Plant

Engineering Technology Concentrations: Electronics, Instrumentation, TECH BS Process Plant/Management, Process Plant/Technical English ENFL BA MA English Education—Grades 6-12 ENFL BA Environmental Science BIEN BS Environmental Science Education—Grades 6-12 BIEN BS

Family & Consumer Sciences Concentrations: Dietetics, Family and Child Studies, FACS BS Fashion Merchandising, Hospitality Management Family & Consumer Sciences Education—Grades 6-12 FACS BS Finance Optional Concentration: Economics AF&E BS Foreign Languages Education—Grades 6-12 ENFL BA French ENFL BA

DEGREE SUBJECT/MAJOR *Office/ Degree Level

General Business Administration MMGB BS

General Studies Optional Concentrations: Anthropology, Criminal Justice, English, BSTU AGS Family and Child Studies, Foreign Language, French, Geography, Government, History, Hospitality Management, Liberal Studies, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts, Women’s Studies

General Studies Optional Concentration: Computer Information Technology BSTU BGS Government Optional Concentration: Terrorism, Preparedness, Security SOSC BA

Health & Physical Education—Grades K-12 H&HP BS

Health & Human Performance, General Concentrations: Exercise Science, Health Promotion H&HP BS

Health & Human Performance Concentrations: Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion H&HP MS

History HIST BA

Instructional Technology ELIT MS

Liberal Studies Optional Concentration: Religious Studies HIST BA

Management MMGB BS Marketing MMGB BS Mass Communication Concentrations: Journalism, Public Relations, Radio-TV MCOM BS Mathematical Sciences Concentrations: Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics DMCS MS Mathematics Optional Concentration: Mathematical Statistics DMCS BS Mathematics Education—Grades 6-12 DMCS BS Music Education PART MMEd

Music Education—Instrumental Grades K-12 PART BMEd

Music Education—Vocal Grades K-12 PART BMEd Music Performance Concentrations: Music Theatre, Orchestral or Band Instrument, PART BM Piano or Organ, Piano Pedagogy, Voice

Nursing UGNR ADN BSN Nursing Concentrations: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nurse Practitioner NURS MSN

Nursing Administration, Nurse Education DEGREE SUBJECT/MAJOR *Office/ Degree Level

Paralegal Studies SOSC AA Physics PHYS BS

Psychology PSYC BS Psychology Concentrations: Counseling Psychology, PSYC MA General/Experimental Radiologic Technology BIEN BS School Counseling PSYC MEd

Secondary Education—Grades 6-12 TEDU MAT

Social Studies Education—Grades 6-12 HIST BA

Sociology Optional Concentration: Terrorism, Preparedness, Security SOSC BA Spanish ENFL BA Special Education, General Concentrations: Early Interventionist, Early Interventionist/Elementary/ TEDU BA Early Childhood, Mild-Moderate Impairments, Mild-Moderate Impairments/Elementary, Mild-Moderate Impairments/Secondary

Special Education Mild/Moderate Education—Grades 1-12 TEDU MAT

Speech Concentrations: General Communication, MCOM BA Professional Sales Communication

Speech Education—Grades 6-12 MCOM BS Theatre Arts Concentrations: Design/Technical, Performance PART BA Wildlife Management AGRI BS

The degree level designation is indicated on the diploma.

*Key for Office Names

Office & College

AF&E.........................................Accounting, Finance and Economics–College of Business

AGRI..........................................Dripps Agricultural Sciences–College of Science

BSTU.........................................General and Basic Studies-Division of Enrollment Management

BIEN..........................................Biological & Environmental Sciences–College of Science

CHEM........................................Chemistry–College of Science

DMCS........................................Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics–College of Science

ELIT...........................................Educational Leadership & Instructional Technology–Burton College of Education

ENFL..........................................English and Foreign Languages–College of Liberal Arts

ENGR.........................................Engineering–College of Engineering and Technology

FACS..........................................Family & Consumer Sciences–College of Science

H&HP.........................................Health & Human Performance–Burton College of Education

HIST...........................................History–College of Liberal Arts

MBA...........................................Master of Business Administration–College of Business

MCOM.......................................Mass Communication–College of Liberal Arts

MMGB.......................................Management, Marketing, and General Business–College of Business

NURS.........................................Graduate Nursing Program—College of Nursing

PART..........................................Performing Arts–College of Liberal Arts

PHYS.........................................Physics–College of Science

PSYC.........................................Psychology–Burton College of Education

SOSC.........................................Social Sciences–College of Liberal Arts

TEDU.........................................Teacher Education–Burton College of Education

TECH.........................................Technology–College of Engineering and Technology

UGNR........................................Undergraduate Nursing—College of Nursing

VART.........................................Visual Arts–College of Liberal Arts

Key for Degrees

Degree

AA..............................................Associate of Arts

ADN...........................................Associate Degree in Nursing

AGS...........................................Associate of General Studies

AS..............................................Associate of Science

BA..............................................Bachelor of Arts

BGS............................................Bachelor of General Studies

BM.............................................Bachelor of Music

BMEd.........................................Bachelor of Music Education

BS...............................................Bachelor of Science

BSN............................................Bachelor of Science in Nursing

MA.............................................Master of Arts

MAT...........................................Master of Arts in Teaching

MBA...........................................Master of Business Administration

MEd...........................................Master of Education

MEng.........................................Master of Engineering

MFA...........................................Master of Fine Arts

MMEd........................................Master of Music Education

MS..............................................Master of Science

MSN...........................................Master of Science in Nursing

EdS.............................................Education Specialist

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STANDARDIZED ACADEMIC TERMS

For the purpose of identifying, advertising, and awarding degrees, McNeese State University uses the following terms:

Concentration–alternative track of courses within a Major or Option, accounting.for.at.least.30.percent.of.the.Major.requirements..

Curriculum–description.of.required.and.elective.courses.for.a.Degree.Program.

Degree–title of the award conferred on students upon completion of a unified program of study (e.g., Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts).

Degree Program–grouping.of.campus-approved.courses.and.requirements.(e.g.,.minimum.GPA.required,.comprehensive.examinations,.English.and.Math proficiency) which, when satisfactorily completed by a student will entitle him or her to a degree.

Degree Designation–each authorized program at public institutions of higher education is listed in the Board of Regents’ Inventory of Degree and Certificate.Programs.under.the.category.“Degree.Designation”.(e.g.,.Bachelor.of Science).

Degree Subject Area–primary discipline which constitutes the focus of a Degree.Program..When.a.student.satisfactorily.completes.a.Degree.Program,.the student will be entitled to a degree in the appropriate subject area. (e.g.,.Biology,.History,.Visual.Arts).

Degree Title–complete label of a Degree Program, consisting of a Degree Designation (e.g., Associate of Science) and the Degree Subject Area (e.g., Biology).

Major–part of a Degree Program which consists of a specified group of courses in a particular discipline(s) or field(s). The name of the Major is usually consistent with the Degree Subject Area. A Major usually consists of 25 percent.or.more.of.total.hours.required.in.an.undergraduate.curriculum..

Minor–part of a Degree Program which consists of a specified group of courses in a particular discipline(s) or field(s), consisting usually of 15 percent or.more.of.total.hours.required.in.an.undergraduate.curriculum..

Option–alternative track of courses within a major, accounting for at least 50 percent.of.the.Major.requirements..

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GENERAL INFORMATION

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

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GENERAL INFORMATION

HISTORY OF MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

In 1938, Louisiana founded McNeese State University, then known as the Lake Charles Junior College, as a division of Louisiana State University. The opening session of the college began on September 11, 1939. The following fall, the school changed its name to John McNeese Junior College to honor John McNeese, a renowned Southwest Louisiana educator and the first superintendent of schools in Imperial Calcasieu Parish. In 1950 McNeese became a four-year college in its own right and came under the authority of the Louisiana Board of Education. Finally, in 1970, McNeese State University became the official name of the school.

McNeese achieved Commission on Colleges/Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation in 1954 and maintains its regional accreditation status as a Level IV institution authorized to award associate, bachelor, master, and specialist degrees. The University also provides opportunities for continuing education in support of its mission to value lifelong learning. As a member of the University of Louisiana System and a selective admissions institution, McNeese offers degrees through six academic colleges: Business, Education, Engineering and Technology, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Science. McNeese’s student body comprises over 8,500 students from throughout Louisiana, the United States, and approximately 50 countries. McNeese’s athletic programs are NCAA-certified for competition at I-AA and I-A levels. The football team achieved national prominence when it advanced to the national playoffs in 1997 and 2002.

The McNeese State University campus in Lake Charles, Louisiana features 68 buildings on 500 acres dotted with live oak trees and azalea bushes. The McNeese community continues to use the three original structures - Kaufman Hall, Ralph O. Ward Memorial Gym (the Arena), and Francis G. Bulber Auditorium. Bulber Auditorium, a striking example of Art Deco architecture, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

McNeese State University upholds a long tradition of service to the Southwest Louisiana community and the nation. The University’s motto of “Excellence with a Personal Touch” extends beyond the classroom to offering help to others in times of need. During World War II, the campus was the headquarters of the Louisiana Maneuvers, an extensive military exercise to prepare American soldiers for battle. In 1957, the McNeese community gave aid and comfort to the victims of Hurricane Audrey and served as the National Guard’s base of rescue operations. Recently, McNeese provided shelter for New Orleans residents and university students fleeing Hurricane Katrina. McNeese faced one of its greatest challenges when Hurricane Rita struck in the fall of 2006. The storm caused devastating damage to campus facilities and infrastructure. The recovery effort after Hurricane Rita showed the community of Southwest Louisiana the high caliber of McNeese faculty, staff, and students in their commitment to complete the semester and move forward in support of the core values of academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility, and university/community alliances..

PURPOSE/MISSION

McNeese State University, a selective admissions institution, provides education, research, and service that support our core values of academic excellence, student success, fiscal responsibility, and university-community alliances. The University’s fundamental educational mission is to offer associate, baccalaureate, and specific graduate curricula distinguished by academic excellence. The University engages in collaborative ventures to benefit industry and to enhance economic development and cultural growth in this region and beyond.

The foundation for student success begins with faculty commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and creative and scholarly activity. At McNeese State University, a member of the University of Louisiana System, students cultivate skills for critical thinking and effective expression and gain an understanding of the global community. The learning and social environment integrates discipline-specific knowledge with the values of lifelong learning, ethical responsibility, and civic engagement.

CORE VALUES

The core values of McNeese State University are:

• student success

• academic excellence

• fiscal responsibility

• university community linkages.

ACCREDITATION

McNeese State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033 Telephone number 404-679-4500) to award associate, bachelor, master, and specialist degrees. Following is a comprehensive list of other agencies included in the Board of Regents General Policy on Program Accreditation that have accredited or approved McNeese academic programs:

• AACSB International–The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

• American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

• American Chemical Society

• Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE)

• Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, M.D. 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700

• Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, M.D. 21202-4012, (410) 347-7700

• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

29 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300 (JRCERT)

• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

P. O. Box 75634 Chicago, IL 60675-5634, (773) 714-8880

• National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)

• National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)

• National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 Ext. 153, Facsimile: (212) 812-0390, Web site: http://www.nlnac.org.

• Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, M.D. 21202-4012, (410) 347-770

Other agencies that have approved or certified programs include:

• American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance/National Association for Sport and Physical Education

• Association for Childhood Education International

• Council for Exceptional Children

• International Society for Technology Education

• Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education

• Louisiana State Board of Nursing

• National Association for the Education of Young Children

• National Collegiate Athletic Association

• National Council for the Social Studies

• National Council of Teachers of English

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

• National Science Teachers Association

• Organization of American Kodály Educators

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT

The University intends to fully comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The act gives students and the parents of dependent students, as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code, the right to inspect and review their educational records, to request correction of inaccurate or misleading information, to authorize disclosure of educational records and to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failure to comply with the Act. Questions regarding FERPA may be referred to the Office of the Registrar.

Confidentiality of Student Records

Under the FERPA only directory information may be released without a student’s permission. Directory information is defined as: a student’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; major field of study and classification; class schedule; date and place of birth; faculty adviser; high school attended and date of graduation; photograph; veteran’s status; participation in officially recognized activities and sports; weight and height of members of athletic teams; dates of attendance, degrees, awards, and honors received; and previous educational institution most recently attended.

Students may complete a Request to Prevent Disclosure of Directory Information form in the Office of the Registrar. Requests to withhold information are in effect until the student provides written notification to rescind the request to the Office of the Registrar.

McNeese employees who have a legitimate educational or safety interest as determined by the University have access to student’s educational records. Additionally persons under contract, or having a contractual agreement, with the University to provide a service or benefit to the student or their family may have access to certain records as prescribed by law. The University reserves the right to deny access to students’ education records to persons not affiliated with the University unless the student has submitted a written signed waiver requesting access and specifying the records to be released.

Each year a campus telephone directory is published. Students, faculty, and staff can withhold directory information from this publication. The telephone directory is a public document, and it is the only document that the University makes public containing the name, address, telephone number, and email of students.

INSTITUTIONAL DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Federal law requires all public universities to provide students with information concerning graduation rates, security policies and crime statistics and athletic program participation rates and financial data.

The annual report on Completion and Graduation Rates is available and can be reviewed in the Office of Institutional Research.

Security policies and crime statistics are available on the MSU web site at http://www.mcneese.edu/depts/police/crime.asp and at http://www.mcneese.edu/policy/.

Athletics program participation rates and financial data are available each year by October 15, and the report is placed on reserve in Frazar Memorial Library.

POLICY FOR REVIEW OF COMPLAINTS

McNeese State University recognizes the value of information provided by students, employees, and others in assessing the institution’s performance. This Policy for Review of Complaints is for the purpose of addressing significant violation of the institution’s standards, policies, and procedures and is not a forum for addressing grievances. The University has established grievance procedures for students and employees and expects individuals to attempt to resolve grievance issues through procedures established according to the situation.

Complaints must be submitted in writing by the complainant and addressed directly to the appropriate vice president at McNeese State University. The University will address complaints that are in writing and signed. The University will not act on complaints submitted on behalf of another individual, anonymously submitted, or complaints which are forwarded to the University. Contact the Office of Institutional Effectiveness for a detailed list of procedures for filing a complaint.

DISTANCE LEARNING

Helen Ware, Coordinator

The Burton Business Center, Drew Hall, Hardtner Hall, and Farrar Hall house distance learning laboratories which connect with other university campuses in Louisiana through fully interactive compressed video technology. Classes can originate at any campus and be attended by students on any other campus. Students can also attend various off-campus locations. Students can communicate with each other and the instructor using two-way audio and video. Web-based instructional initiatives are offered on a departmental basis through McNeese’s Blackboard Server. Telecourses are licensed through Louisiana Public Broadcasting and allow students to spend a minimal amount of time on campus. These distance learning technologies enhance the educational opportunities available to McNeese and other Louisiana students. For more information contact MSU Distance Learning.

Technological Advancements for Students Committee (TASC)

The Technological Advancements for Students Committee (TASC) was created in the fall semester of 1997 with the passing of the Student Technology Assessment. TASC is comprised of five students and five faculty or staff members (two nonvoting members).

The technology assessment is used to enhance student life and learning by implementing three focus areas:

• Student Computing Laboratories

• Network Access and Electronic Services

• Instructional Technology and Curriculum Support

Questions regarding TASC may be referred to the Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer.

UNIVERSITY-WIDE HONORS SEMINAR

The aim of the University-Wide Honors Seminar is to give students of superior abilities a chance to broaden their intellectual and cultural awareness by working with a select group of students and professors in a two-semester (six hours credit) course; the particular emphasis of the University-Wide Honors Seminar is the interrelationship of the arts, humanities and sciences as creative forces of twenty-first century life. It is open to any student enrolled in a two-year or four-year program. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better and must have completed 30 semester hours of class work. Credit earned may be applied toward any degree offered by the University. To apply, students should contact their department head or the program coordinator.

THE McNEESE REVIEW

Jacob Blevins, Editor

The McNeese Review, published since 1948, serves as a forum for articles and essays in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Editorial policy and reviewing processes of The McNeese Review are formulated and supervised by an editorial board comprised of faculty in the College of Liberal Arts at McNeese State University.

The editorial board of The McNeese Review welcomes submissions that exhibit high academic standards and the potential to interest educated readers regardless of their academic specialty.

The McNeese Review is funded by the McNeese State University Foundation through an endowment established by Mr. and Mrs. William D. Blake, Mrs. Violet Howell, and Howell Industries, Inc.

Submission and subscription information is available from the editor.

ALUMNI AFFAIRS

Joyce Patterson, Director

The McNeese Alumni Association, founded in 1947 and incorporated in 1960, is composed of graduates as well as former students who express an interest in supporting the University. Those alumni who contribute to the annual fund are considered active members and are entitled to vote, hold office, and receive invitations to alumni events.

The purpose of the organization is to stimulate and nurture alumni interest in McNeese State University and to promote a working relationship among alumni, faculty, students, and community.

The association sponsors class reunions, chapter activities, recruiting programs, Distinguished Recognition Awards, Homecoming activities, annual phonathon, Grad Fest, student scholarships, publication of The Roundup newsletter, and maintenance of the 30,000 plus alumni data records.

The Alumni Association is housed in the William Gray Stream Alumni Center located at 600 E. McNeese Street and the web address is http://www.mcneesealumni.com. To receive more information please call 1-800-475-ALUM or locally 475-5232 or email at info@mcneesealumni.com.

ATHLETICS

Harold Watkins, Director

The athletic program fields teams in the NCAA for both men and women. The University is also a member of the prestigious Southland Conference, and competes for championships in football, basketball, indoor track, cross country, outdoor track, baseball and golf for the men and cross country, indoor track, outdoor track, tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, softball and soccer for the women.

The primary purpose of the athletic program is to provide opportunities for student athletes to achieve personal growth and development through a combination of intercollegiate athletic competition and academics. The program offers student athletes the opportunity to realize educational goals and to benefit from athletic competition on a national level.

The Athletics Department holds the philosophy that the athlete’s most important tasks are pursuit of personal growth through academic work and team experiences and development of a sense of ethical responsibility. The department recognizes that its primary commitment is education of the student athlete and, to this end, extends academic assistance. Under the auspices of the University, the Athletics Department offers grants-in-aid to qualifying student athletes, enabling them to pursue both academic and athletic goals.

The Athletics Department provides the guidance necessary for an exemplary and competitive athletics program that is beneficial to students, faculty and staff, administration, alumni, and community. All activities, operations, and decisions of the Athletics Department are guided by principles of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Dana Hamilton, Director

The Enrollment Information Office is responsible for coordinating activities at McNeese including recruiting, scheduling visits, and hosting conferences for prospective students. All prospective students including high school seniors, college transfers, and non-traditional are served by the center. McNeese information packets, campus tours, and class visitations may be requested through Enrollment Information. College Day/Night Programs, Literary Rally, and Junior and Senior Beta Conventions are coordinated and staffed by Enrollment Information personnel.

OFFICE OF MEDIA SERVICES

Candace V. Townsend, Director

The Office of Media Services combines professional news and photographic services for the purpose of interpreting and reporting the aims and achievements of the University. It produces and distributes news releases, photographs, public service announcements, recruitment videos, and various other printed publications. Requests for media coverage are handled through the OMS. The office is located on the main campus in Holbrook Student Union.

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LETHER E. FRAZAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

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LETHER E. FRAZAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Nancy L. Khoury, Director

The Library is named for the first president of McNeese State University. The collections and services of the Library are designed to complement the educational and research programs of the University.

The original building was erected in 1961. A four-story addition to the original structure was completed in 1974.

GENERAL BOOK COLLECTION

The general book collection is housed in open stack areas and is arranged by Library of Congress Classification. This allows users the opportunity to browse and select books themselves. The location of specific books may be determined by using the on-line public access catalog. Individuals borrowing books from the general collection must present an official identification card to an authorized person in the Circulation Department.

RESERVE MATERIALS

Books and articles designated by faculty for reading by members of a class may be obtained from the reserve section of the Circulation Department. The length of time that students may use reserve material will depend upon the faculty member’s time limit request.

REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICE

Personnel are available in the public service areas (Reference, Interlibrary Loan, Circulation, Serials, Government Documents, and Archives) to offer or secure assistance for library users. Information service may range from providing a simple direction to a more complex reference transaction involving guidance in location and use of library materials.

The Reference Department houses general and specialized materials including encyclopedias, bibliographies, atlases, dictionaries, indexes, abstracts, and book reviews, as well as many other tools which embrace all academic disciplines.

A growing number of automated services are available for bibliographic searching and information retrieval. Catalogs, periodical indexes, and full-text databases are offered via the LOUIS Information Network. Internet workstations are available in the Reference Room for information and research needs. Librarians are available to provide search assistance.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICE

Through its interlibrary loan service, the Library will secure materials necessary for research if the material is not available locally. Material borrowed on interlibrary loan is subject to the rules of the lending library. The borrower is responsible for the cost of photocopies.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS COLLECTION

The government documents collection is located on the fourth floor of the Library. The Library is a selective depository for United States government on various subjects. It is a complete depository for Louisiana documents and receives some publications of international, local, and regional governmental bodies. Federal, state, and international information is accessible in electronic formats.

PERIODICALS COLLECTION

The Library’s periodicals collection is housed on the second floor and includes magazines, journals, and newspapers. These may be available as unbound individual issues, bound back volumes, or as microforms. A printed list of periodical holdings is available in the library and through the library’s web page. The library’s on-line catalog also contains summaries for each title owned by McNeese. Readers and printers for microforms as well as video equipment are available. General and specialized indexes and abstracts used for locating information in periodicals are located in the Reference Department and available on-line through the LOUIS System and the library’s web page. Videos for currently offered telecourses are available for viewing in the library.

ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

The Archives and Special Collections Department is a growing resource of historical documents reflecting the history, growth, and development of McNeese, Lake Charles, and Southwest Louisiana. Housed in the department are books by local authors; books about the area; McNeese publications such as theses, the Log, and the Contraband; a large photograph collection; and numerous local history collections, including a collection of the oldest area newspapers. The department also contains a collection of rare books.

ON-LINE SYSTEMS

The Library is a member of OCLC through its regional network, SOLINET. OCLC is the largest on-line bibliographic utility in the world. It is capable of providing shared cataloging data and access to research collections nationally and internationally through Interlibrary Loan. As a charter member of the Louisiana On-line Information System (LOUIS), the library has an automated link to other academic libraries in the state. The library is a full participant in the Louisiana Library Network (LLN). This alliance of academic, public, and school libraries provides patrons with access to on-line resources which include journal databases, the INTERNET, and holdings from other academic libraries in the state. Patrons may now access LOUIS through the library Web site at http://library.mcneese.edu.

COMPUTER LAB

A computer lab for students, equipped with personal computers and copy facilities, is located on the second floor of the library. It is open during most hours of library operation. Users have free access to word processing software, e-mail and Internet-based resources. Some full-text materials are accessible via the LOUIS System and the library’s web page. In addition, the library maintains a computer facility in the Reference Department to accommodate the needs of all non-student library users.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Photocopy machines, typewriters, audio and video equipment, vending machines, change machines, large group meeting rooms, group study rooms, and individual study areas are available.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

Membership in the Friends of the Library group is open to anyone. Friends are entitled to all Library privileges. Membership may be used as a means to place books in the collection in honor of or in memory of someone. Funds generated by Friends of the McNeese Library memberships sponsor special library activities such as readings, lectures, exhibits, and workshops. Friends receive special invitations to all library sponsored events.

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FEES AND EXPENSES

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

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FEES AND EXPENSES

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Each student is personally responsible for completing all degree requirements established by the University and the appropriate college and department. It is the student’s responsibility to be informed of requirements and any changes which may be implemented. A student’s advisor may not assume these responsibilities and may not substitute, waive, or exempt the student from any established requirement or academic standard.

ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

GENERAL ADMISSION REGULATIONS

1. An applicant must submit the following items:

a. An application for admission. An application may be obtained from the Enrollment Information Center, the Office of the Registrar, or the University’s Web site at http://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/forms.asp.

b. All transcripts of previous schooling. These records should be sent directly to the Office of the Registrar by the institutions attended.

c. Proof of immunization. According to Louisiana law, students entering McNeese for the first time who were born after 1956 must provide proof of immunization against preventable and/or communicable diseases, including measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus-diphtheria (MMR, Td). Proof of immunization must be provided to Watkins Infirmary prior to admission. The Proof of Immunization form may be obtained from the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Student Services, Watkins Infirmary, or the University’s Web site at http://www.mcneese.edu/admissions/forms.asp.

d. A non-refundable application fee of $20.00 (check or money order).

e. Proof of Selective Service registration. Males 18-25 years old are required to register for the federal draft under the federal Military Service Act and must submit proof of their registration with the Selective Service System.

2. All records submitted become the property of the University and cannot be returned.

3. Applications and records should be on file at least 30 days prior to registration. Applications are accepted after this, but the student should contact the Office of the Registrar for further information.

4. Falsification of any information when applying for admission may result in the refusal of the applicant or dismissal from the University.

5. If an admission decision can be made, a student may be granted conditional admission for 30 days pending receipt of all required admission documents. The registration of any student whose admission records are still incomplete 30 days after the first day of classes may be automatically cancelled with no refund of fees. The registration of students who are granted conditional admission, and upon receipt of transcripts are found to be ineligible for admission, will be cancelled.

6. An applicant may be denied admission in instances which would be detrimental to the applicant or which would interfere with the capacity of other students to benefit from the educational experience.

7. A student who is denied admission may appeal to the University Admissions Panel.

8. Specific colleges may have additional admission requirements for students enrolling in certain programs. Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to specific degree programs.

ADMISSION EXCEPTIONS

A student who is denied admission may appeal to the University Admissions Panel. McNeese State University may admit students, by exception, who do not meet all stated requirements in accordance with Board of Regents policy. Admission decisions will be based on an evaluation of the student’s likelihood of success at McNeese, life achievement, and the enhancement of the University’s demographically diverse student population.

SUMMER BRIDGE/PASS PROGRAM

First-time freshman applicants in need of two developmental courses (do not have an ACT English or Math score of 18 or comparable SAT scores) are not eligible for admission to the University. First-time freshman applicants who meet all other admission requirements, but need two developmental courses, may participate in the summer PASS program by enrolling in one of the required developmental courses. Successful completion of the PASS program would fulfill one of the developmental requirements and make the student eligible for full admission, provided all other admission criteria have been met.

DEFINITIONS OF ENTRY STATUS

1. First-time Freshman: Applicant who has never attended any college or university after high school graduation. Also includes those who have only attended another college or university during a summer term.

2. Transfer Student: Applicant who has attended one or more colleges or universities in a regular term. Transfer students who have earned less than 12 college-level hours must meet first-time freshman admission requirements in addition to the transfer admission requirements.

3. Re-entry/Re-admission Student: Applicant who has previously attended McNeese State University.

4. International Student: Applicant who is not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident.

5. Early Admission Student: Applicant who enrolls prior to high school graduation.

FALSIFICATION OF INFORMATION

A student who is charged with falsifying academic information; forging or altering academic documents; or withholding information related to his or her admission, transfer credits, academic status, records, etc., shall be notified to report to the Office of Student Services where the student will be informed of the situation. The Dean of Student Services will then consult with the Director of Admissions or Registrar to determine the appropriate corrective action. After this consultation, the student will be notified accordingly.

ADMISSION OF FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Graduates from State-Approved Louisiana High Schools

First-time freshmen who are graduates of state-approved Louisiana high schools must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Completion of the Board of Regents’ High School Core Curriculum (listed below);

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430); AND

3. ONE of the following:

a. Minimum cumulative, unweighted high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; OR

b. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (SAT score of 940); OR

c. Rank in the top 50% of the high school graduating class.

Board of Regents’ High School Core Curriculum

Units Course

1 English I

1 English II 

1 English III

1 English IV

1 Algebra I** (one unit) or Applied Algebra 1A and 1B (two units)

1 Algebra II**

1 Geometry**, Trigonometry, Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Mathematics III (formerly referred to as Applied Geometry) or comparable advanced math

1 Biology

1 Chemistry

1 Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, General Science, Biology II, Chemistry II, Physics, Physics II or Physics for Technology (one unit)

1 American History

1 World History

1 Civics and Free Enterprise (one unit combined) or Civics (one unit, non-public)

1 Fine Arts Survey (or substitute two units of performance courses in music, dance and/or theater; or two units of visual art; or substitute two units of studio art; or substitute one unit of an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum)

2 Foreign Language (two units in the same language)

½ Computer Science, Computer Literacy or Business Computer Applications (or substitute an elective course related to computers approved by the state including either one unit of Computer/Technology Applications, Computer Architecture, Computer Science I or II, Computer Systems and Networking I or II, Multimedia Productions or Independent Study in Technology Applications; or a 1/2 unit of Computer/Technology Literacy, Desktop Publishing, Digital Graphics and Animation or Web Mastering; or a ½ unit as an elective from among the other subjects listed in this core curriculum)

16.5 Total core curriculum units

** Other courses may be acceptable as substitutes for courses in the core curriculum. Contact LOSFA or your high school guidance counselor for more information on acceptable substitute courses.

Graduates from State-Approved Out-of-State High Schools

First-time freshmen who are graduates of state-approved out-of-state high schools must meet ALL admission criteria in ONE of the following groups:

Group 1:

1. Completion of Board of Regents’ High School Core Curriculum;

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430);

3. One of the following:

a. Minimum cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; OR

b. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (SAT score of 940); OR

c. Rank in the upper 50% of the high school graduating class.

Group 2:

1. Minimum composite ACT score of 20 (SAT score of 940);

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430);

3. Minimum cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;

4. Rank in the upper 50% of the high school graduating class.

Group 3:

1. Minimum composite ACT score of 23 (SAT score of 1060);

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430).

Non-Residents

In addition to the first-time freshman admission requirements, all non-resident students who have earned less than 12 college-level semester hours must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Attain a composite score of at least 17 on the ACT (or 810 on the SAT); OR

2. Attain a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT (or 760 on the SAT), have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.50 in a high school curriculum comparable to that required in Louisiana, and rank in the upper 50 percent of the high school graduating class; OR

3. Attain a composite score of at least 15 on the ACT (or 710 on the SAT), have a cumulative high school GPA of at least 2.75 in a high school curriculum comparable to that required in Louisiana, and rank in the upper 40 percent of the high school graduating class.

Home-Schooled Applicants

First-time freshmen who were home-schooled must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Minimum composite ACT score of 23 (SAT score of 1060) AND

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430).

GED Graduates

First-time freshmen age 20 and under who received a state-approved General Equivalency Diploma (GED) may be considered for admission by exception (admission file will be reviewed by the University Admissions Panel) upon submitting ALL of the following:

1. Minimum official GED Average Standard Score of 500;

2. Minimum composite ACT score of 17 (810 SAT); AND

3. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430).

First-time freshmen GED graduates 21 or older should refer to Adult Students admission requirements below.

Graduates from Non-State-Approved High Schools and Students Who Did Not Graduate from High School nor Receive a GED¹

First-time freshmen who: (1) graduated from non-state-approved high schools; or (2) did not graduate from high school nor receive a GED may be considered for admission by exception by meeting the following criteria:

1. Minimum composite ACT score of 23 (SAT score of 1060) AND

2. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430).

Adult Students

Adults aged 21-24:

1. First-time freshmen aged 21-24 by the last day of late registration for the semester for which they are applying for admission must meet minimum admission criteria as outlined above.

2. First-time freshmen aged 21-24 who do not meet minimum admissions criteria may be admitted to the University in one of the following three ways:

a. Appeal to the University Admissions Panel.

b. Enroll as a part-time, non-degree seeking student through the EASE program. Upon earning 12 college-level credit hours, a minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0, and credit for college-level English or math (or a minimum ACT English or Math score of 18/SAT 450 Verbal or 430 Math), the student may transfer to a degree program and enroll full-time. (Students enrolled in EASE are not eligible for financial aid or veterans’ benefits.)

c. Enroll as a part-time degree seeking student. Upon earning 12 college-level credit hours, a minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0, and credit for college-level English or math (or a minimum ACT English or Math score of 18/SAT 450 Verbal or 430 Math), the part-time enrollment restriction would be removed.

3. Applicants aged 21-24 who: (1) completed a home-school/home study program; (2) graduated from a non-state-approved high school; or (3) did not graduate from high school nor receive a GED may not be admitted to the University as outlined above in items 2: a, b, & c. Instead, they may be admitted only by meeting the criteria outlined under Home Schooled Applicants or under Graduates from Non-State-Approved High Schools and Students Who Did Not Graduate from High School nor Receive a GED (page 35).

4. Additional information may be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

Adults aged 25 or older:

1. First-time freshmen aged 25 or older by the last day of late registration for the semester for which they are applying for admission are not required to meet first-time freshman admission criteria, provided they have received a state-approved high school diploma or GED and are classified as residents of Louisiana. Official ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission for Louisiana residents; however, minimum ACT or SAT scores or successful completion of developmental coursework is required for placement in college-level English or mathematics.

a. First-time freshmen aged 25 or older who are classified as non-residents are required to meet the non-resident admission criteria outlined on page 34 of this catalog. Official ACT or SAT scores are required for admission of non-resident applicants.

2. Applicants aged 25 or older who: (1) graduated from a non-state-approved high school; (2) completed a home-school/home-study program; or (3) did not graduate from high school nor receive a GED may be admitted to the University by attaining a minimum score of 18 on the ACT or 860 on the SAT.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ADMISSION REGULATIONS

1. An applicant should file for admission as described under General Admission Regulations.

2. A high school senior is urged to submit an application for admission, application fee, immunization form, and six-semester high school transcript as soon as possible after completion of the junior year. When the applicant graduates, a complete high school transcript should be sent directly from the high school to the Office of the Registrar.

a. For Louisiana high school students, the Office of Admissions will access high school records through the electronic Student Transcript System (STS), negating the need for these student to submit high school transcripts. The Student Transcript System contains records of students who graduated from Louisiana high schools May 2003 and beyond.

3. Entering freshmen must have official ACT or SAT scores sent directly from the testing agency to McNeese (ACT College Code 1594/SAT College Code 6403). Since these scores are used for admission, scholarship evaluation, and placement in certain classes, students should have scores sent prior to enrolling. Registration forms for these examinations are available from most high schools or from the McNeese Office of Scholarships and Testing. ACT score reports may be requested by writing: ACT Records, P.O. Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243; or by calling: (319) 337-1313. SAT score reports may be requested by writing: SAT College Board ATP, P.O. Box 6201, Princeton, NJ 08541; or by calling: (800) SAT-SCORE.

4. An applicant who earned a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) must have an official report of test results sent directly from the State Department of Education to the Registrar’s Office.

ADMISSION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS

TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Transfer students who have earned 12 or more college-level credit hours must meet the following admission criteria:

a. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level courses;

b. Be eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring; AND

c. Have need of no more than one developmental course at the time of enrollment at McNeese by having earned credit for college-level English or math or having a minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430).

2. Transfer students who have earned less than 12 college-level credit hours must meet first-time freshman admission criteria in addition to the transfer student criteria.

TRANSFER ADMISSION REGULATIONS

1. A transfer student should file for admission as described under General Admission Regulations.

2. Students who have not earned credit in English 101, or its equivalent, and Mathematics 113, or its equivalent, must supply ACT or SAT scores.

3. Some transfer articulation agreements exist between McNeese State University and other colleges and universities in Louisiana. These agreements outline the correlation between McNeese courses and courses from other institutions. To aid students transferring within the state, the Louisiana Board of Regents developed the Statewide Transfer Guide and Articulation System for general education courses. An electronic version of the guide and articulation system can be viewed at http://www.regents.state.la.us/articulation.html.

4. A transfer student under academic suspension for a specified period will not be admitted until that period has ended. A transfer student suspended for an indefinite period of time may be considered for admission only after such intervals of time would have elapsed had the suspension been incurred at McNeese. Transfer students under academic suspension who have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA may appeal to enroll.

5. Students who cannot furnish official transcripts because of indebtedness are not eligible to enroll.

6. Transcripts for transfer applicants who apply but do not enroll are destroyed.

ADMISSION OF VISITING STUDENTS

1. A visiting student is a student who attends McNeese, usually during a summer term or interim session, while pursuing a degree at another institution. The intent of a visiting student is to transfer credit earned to his/her home institution.

2. Visiting students are not regularly admitted to the University, not eligible for financial aid, and not approved to pursue a curriculum.

3. Visiting students must submit: (1) an application for admission; (2) a non-refundable application fee of $20.00; and (3) immunization records. Males aged 18-25 must submit proof of Selective Service (draft) registration.

4. Transcripts from other institutions are not required for admission; however, transcripts and official ACT/SAT scores may be required for placement into certain courses.

5. Enrollment as a visiting student is generally limited to the term or session for which the application is received.

6. If a visiting student wishes to transfer to McNeese, the transfer admission process must be followed, and all transfer admission requirements must be met.

READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

1. A former undergraduate student who did not enroll at McNeese during the preceding calendar year must submit an application for admission and a non-refundable application fee of $20.00.

2. An official transcript from each institution attended since last attending McNeese must be sent directly from the institution to the Office of the Registrar. This also applies to students attending only the summer session at another institution.

ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

First-time Freshmen

An international student applying for admission as a first-time freshman must meet the following criteria:

1. Graduation from a recognized secondary school that is comparable to a U.S. high school;

2. English language proficiency as specified under International Admissions Regulations;

3. Minimum ACT English or Math score of 18 (SAT Verbal score of 450 or Math score of 430); AND