| FALL SEMESTER 2009 |
| August 18 | Tuesday—Residence halls open for fall semester |
| August 19-21 | Wednesday—Friday—New student orientation |
| August 19 | Wednesday—Registration for new students |
| August 19-21 | Wednesday—Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration |
| August 22 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| August 28 | Friday—Last day of late registration
Friday—Last day to add/change registration
Friday—Fall payment deadline |
| September 7 | Monday—Academic holiday (Labor Day) |
| September 11 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to Departments for the Spring 2010 semester |
| September 18 | Friday—Last day for Departments to submit Applications for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Spring 2010 semester |
| October 3-9 | Saturday—Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations |
| October 12 | Monday—All Midterm grades to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon |
| October 16 | Friday—Founders’ Day |
| October 16 | Friday—Last day for students to submit work for Incomplete grade received in Spring & Summer 2009 semester/session |
| October 17 | Saturday—Homecoming |
| October 26 | Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Spring & Summer Sessions 2009 due in the Office of the Registrar |
| October 28-30 | Rising Junior Assessment |
| October 30 | Friday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a “W” |
| October 31-November 13 | Student evaluations of faculty |
| Nov. 2-30 | Faculty Advisement Period for Student Course selection for the Spring 2010 semester, Intersession and Summer 2010 begins |
| Nov. 25-27 | Wednesday—Friday—Thanksgiving holiday |
| November 30 | Monday—Classes resume |
| December 11 | Friday—Last day of classes |
| Dec. 12-18 | Saturday—Friday—Final examinations |
| December 16 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
December 16 Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes)
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December 18 Friday—Semester ends
December 21 Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon
## SPRING SEMESTER 2010
January 13 Wednesday—Residence halls open for spring semester
January 14-15 Thursday-Friday—New student orientation
January 15 Thursday—Registration for new students
January 14-15 Thursday-Friday—Continuing students register or complete registration
January 16 Saturday—Classes begin
January 18 Monday—Academic holiday (Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday)
January 22 Friday—Last day of late registration
Friday—Last day to add/change registration
Friday—Spring payment deadline
February 5 Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to Departments for the Summer session and Fall semester 2010
February 12 Friday—Last day for Departments to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2010
March 6-
March 12 Saturday-Friday—Midterm assessment/examinations
March 12 Friday—Last day for students to submit work for an Incomplete grade received in the Fall 2009 semester
March 13-19 Saturday-Friday—Spring vacation
March 20 Saturday Classes resume
March 22 Monday—All Midterm grades to be input by departments no later than 12:00 noon
March 22 Monday—All grade changes for Incomplete work from Fall 2009 semester due in the Office of the Registrar
March 24-26 Rising Junior Assessment
April 1-30 Monday—Faculty Advisement Period for Student Course selection for Intersession 2010, Summer 2010 session and Fall 2010 semester begins
April 2 Friday-Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W"
April 3-
April 16 Student evaluations of faculty
May 1-7 Saturday-Friday—Final examinations for prospective graduates
May 7 Friday—Last day of classes
May 8 Saturday—Commencement Convocation
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| May 8-14 | Saturday-Friday—Final examinations |
| May 10 | Monday—All grades for prospective graduates to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
| May 12 | Wednesday—Reading Day (no exams except for Wednesday evening classes) |
| May 14 | Friday—Semester ends |
| May 17 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
| SUMMER SESSION 2010 |
| TBA | Friday—Residence halls open for summer session |
| TBA | Friday—Regular registration for summer session |
| June 5 | Saturday—Classes begin |
| June 9 | Wednesday—Last day of late registration
Wednesday—Last day to add/change registration |
| June 18 | Friday—Last day for students to submit an Application for Degree to the Office of the Registrar for the Summer session and Fall semester 2010 |
| June 26-July 2 | Saturday-Friday—Midterm examinations |
| July 5 | Monday—Academic holiday (Independence Day) |
| July 12 | Monday—Last day to drop classes or withdraw from the University with a "W" |
| July 24-30 | Saturday-Friday—Final examinations |
| July 30 | Friday—Session ends |
| August 2 | Monday—All grades to be input by faculty no later than 12:00 noon |
Students should check the KSU Web site each semester for any calendar changes which may have been approved after the publication of this Catalogue.
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Kentucky State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Kentucky State University.
It is the policy of Kentucky State University not to discriminate against any individual in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, age, religion, or marital status.
The information in this Information Booklet is current at the time of publication. Curricula, courses, degree requirements, fees, and policies are subject to constant review. Specific details may vary from the statements printed here without further notice. If you are pursuing a degree, you are obliged to fulfill the requirements as they were listed in the Catalogue for the semester in which you enrolled in the program. If the requirements change after you enroll in the program, see the policy “Catalogue of Record” in the Academic Policies section of 2009-2010 Kentucky State University Catalogue.
## PRIVACY OF STUDENT RECORDS
Kentucky State University hereby notifies students concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This Act, with which the institution intends to comply fully, is designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect or review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccuracies or misleading information. The University has adopted a policy which explains in detail the procedures to be used by the University for compliance with the provisions of the Act and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. Copies of the policy are published in the student K-Book and can be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 may be referred to the Registrar.
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# NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER FERPA FOR POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. They are:
The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.
Students should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The University official will make arrangements for access and notify the students of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the University official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Students may ask the University to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the University official responsible for the records, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for the amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agency); a person serving on the Board of Regents; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the University discloses educational records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(NOTE: FERPA requires an institution to make a reasonable attempt to notify the student of the records request unless the institution states in its annual notification that it intends to forward records on request.)
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Kentucky State University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
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## CAMPUS DIRECTORY Campus Operator—(502) 597-6000 University Police (502) 597-6878
Campus Address Extension
Office of the President ..... Hume Hall, Suite 201 ..... 6260
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs ..... Hume Hall, Suite 202 ..... 6442
Vice President for Student Affairs ..... Student Center, Suite 330 ..... 6671
Chief Financial Officer ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 259 ..... 6343
Vice President for Administration, External Relations and Development ..... Hume Hall, Suite 102 ..... 6760
College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies
Office of the Dean ..... Hathaway Hall, 424 ..... 6411
Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences ..... Hathaway Hall, 231 ..... 5922
Division of Fine Arts ..... Bradford Hall, Room G-5 ..... 6496
Division of Literature, Languages, and Philosophy ..... Hathaway Hall, 414 ..... 6990
Whitney Young School of Honors & Liberal Studies ..... Carver Hall, Room 133 ..... 7015
Endowed Chair of the Humanities ..... Carver Hall, 129 ..... 6583
Integrative Studies ..... Hathaway Hall, 423 ..... 5924
College of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Health
Office of the Dean ..... Carver Hall, Room 135 ..... 5977
Division of Mathematics and Sciences ..... Carver Hall, Room 132 ..... 6603
Division of Aquaculture ..... Aquaculture Research Ctr ..... 8106
Division of Computer and Technical Sciences ..... Hathaway Hall, 314 ..... 6384
School of Nursing ..... Betty White Health Center ..... 5957
College of Professional Studies
Office of the Dean ..... Hathaway Hall, 424 ..... 6117
School of Business ..... Bradford Hall, Room 105 ..... 6708
School of Education ..... Hathaway Hall, 108 ..... 5919
Applied Human Sciences ..... Hathaway Hall, 104 ..... 6181
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation ..... Exum Center, Room 270 ..... 5867
School of Public Administration, Social Work, and Criminal Justice ..... Hathaway Hall, 311 ..... 6117
Social Work, and Criminal Justice ..... Hathaway Hall, 210 ..... 6890
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES Campus Address.....Extension
Academic Advising ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 303 6400
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) ..... Student Center, Room 110..... 6680
Academic with Attitude (QEP) ..... Hathaway Hall 409..... 5925
Admissions ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 312 6813
Alumni Relations ..... Hume Hall, Suite 102..... 6511
Alumni Stadium ..... Athletic Drive..... 6011
Aquaculture Research Facility ..... Athletic Drive..... 8106
Athletic Director ..... Alumni Stadium, Room 137..... 6014
Blazer Library ..... Blazer Library..... 6852
Bookstore ..... Student Center Lobby..... 6352
Cafeteria ..... Carl M. Hill Student Center..... 5664
Cashier ..... Academic Services Bldg., 3rd Fl..... 6250
Center for Professional and Career Preparation ..... Exum, Room 106..... 6206
Center of Excellence for the Study of KY African Amer. Jackson Hall, Room 103..... 6315
Community Recruitment ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 312 6350
Comprehensive Counseling ..... Betty White Health Center..... 6970
Continuing and Distance Education ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 526 5611
Counseling and Placement ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 241 5948
Distance Learning/Videoconferencing ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 526 5050
External Relations and Development ..... Hume Hall, Suite 102..... 6760
Exum Center ..... Exum Center..... 5867
Financial Aid ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 349 5960
Financing and Collections ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 349 6278
First-Year Experience ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 261 6217
Global Education ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 303 5084
Health Services ..... Betty White Health Center..... 6271
Land Grant Programs ..... Cooperative Extension Bldg..... 6310
Mail Room ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 234 6645
Registrar ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 323 6234
Residence Halls ..... Chandler Hall ..... 6256
Combs Hall ..... 6920
Hunter Hall ..... 6171
Kentucky Hall ..... 5952
McCullin Hall ..... 6973
Whitney Young Hall ..... 7800
The Halls (formerly Young Hall) ..... 5082
Residence Life ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 317 5951
Student Life/Organizations ..... Student Center..... 6989
Testing Services ..... Exum, Room 106..... 6206
University Police ..... Rosenwald ..... 6878
Video Conferencing ..... Academic Services Bldg., Suite 526 5050
This is not a complete listing of University Administrative Offices. For numbers not listed, please call the University switchboard at (502) 597-6000 or visit the KSU Web site at www.kysu.edu.
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## KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY 2009-2010 FEE SCHEDULE (PER SEMESTER)
## TUITION AND FEES
ALL FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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# STUDENT EXPENSES
Expenses associated with attending Kentucky State University are intentionally kept as reasonable as possible to help ensure access to the University's programs. Tuition and Fees for the 2009-2010 academic can be found on the tuition and fees schedule (under Tuition and Fees).
## FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Kentucky State University acknowledges that many students require some form of financial assistance to support their education. KSU provides a wide range of resources through scholarships, grants, college work-study, and low-interest loans. Information about Kentucky State financial assistance programs can be found in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the Catalog.
## FOREIGN CURRENCY
All payments must be made in U.S. dollars.
## HEALTH INSURANCE
Full-time students will be billed for Student Health Insurance at a cost of $149 unless they opt out. To opt out of student health insurance, the student must present proof of insurance and complete a waiver for the Fall Semester by September 4, 2009 and for the Spring Semester by February 5, 2010. The student health insurance is non-refundable. Student enrolled without health insurance in the Fall Semester will be assessed $199 for the Spring Semester.
## ONLINE COURSES
Online tuition and fees can be found in the tuition and fee schedule.
A full-time student who supplements traditional courses (on campus or in class lecture) with online courses shall be charged based on the normal full-time tuition and fee schedule and residency. The health insurance fee may apply.
A student who is registered for 12 or more hours online exclusively will be classified as a full-time student and shall be charged based on the normal tuition and fee schedule and residency. The health insurance fee is not applicable.
All fees are subject to change without notice.
## TUITION AND FEE REFUND POLICY
Students withdrawing from the University or dropping semester credit hours which result in a change in the assessment of fees will be eligible for a refund of fees based on the dates and conditions listed hereafter. No refund can be made on certain fees and optional fees as established by the Kentucky State University Board of Regents. The date of completion of the withdrawal/drop determines the percent of refund for which the student is eligible. A withdrawal/drop is complete when the necessary form(s) have been completed and returned to the designated office.
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## TIME PERIOD/REFUNDS
r-or purposes or calculating retunds, "weeks" are counted as seven-day periods beginning with the first day of classes for the semester. Refunds will be issued on canceled classes and early withdrawals in accordance with the institutional refund policy. Refunds issued from Title IV financial aid will be issued within fourteen days from the date funds are applied to the student's account resulting in a credit balance. Funds are usually applied after the 12th day of classes. Questions concerning refunds should be directed to the Bursar's Office (ASB Lobby).
Students who receive Title IV financial aid Pell Grant, Federal SEOG, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Direct or PLUS loans and withdraws from the University is subject to the Return of Title IV Funds regulations. Students with funds from any of these programs "earn" their financial aid dollars while enrolled. If a student withdraws prior to completing 60% of a term (Fall Semester on or after November 1, 2009 and Spring Semester on or after March 28, 2010), a prorated portion of his/her federal financial aid dollars must be considered "unearned" and returned to the federal programs. Unearned financial aid dollars returned to the federal programs could cause students to owe the University a significant amount upon withdrawal. Failure to return aid due back to their federal programs will result in loss of eligibility for federal financial aid assistance.
## TITLE IV FINANCIAL AID
Unsubsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Subsidized Federal Direct Stafford Loans
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG)
Other Student Financial Aid Programs
Other federal, state, private, or institutional sources of aid
Refunds are calculated according to the following schedule for those students not receiving Title financial aid and withdraw from the University.
Refund Period – Fall 2009
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes ending August 28, 2009
75% refundable – August 29 – Sept. 4, 2009
50% refundable – September 5 – 11, 2009
25% refundable – September 12 – 18, 2009
0% refundable – After September 19, 200p
Refund Period – Spring 2010
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes ending January 22, 2010
75% refundable – January 23 – 29, 2010
50% refundable – January 30 – February 5, 2010
25% refundable – February 6 – 12, 2010
0% refundable – After February 13, 2010
Refund Period – Summer 2010
100% refundable - Prior to the first day of classes ending June 9, 2010
75% refundable – June 10 – 11, 2010
50% refundable – June 12 - 15, 2010
25% refundable – June 16 – 18, 2010
0% refundable – After June 19, 2010
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Funds are usually applied to the students account after the 12th day of classes. Residual checks are deposited to the students Paycard or mailed to the local address within 14 days of the date the credit occurred.
## ACCOUNT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
## ACCOUNT ACCESS
## TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT DURING PREREGISTRATION
For students receiving state or University tuition assistance or paying in full by cash or check, after schedules are entered into the Student Information System, account summaries may be obtained from the Cashier (located in the 3rd floor lobby, Academic Services Building), or the account summary will be available via the Web the following business day.
## TO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT DURING REGULAR REGISTRATION AND LATE REGISTRATION
Account summaries will be posted online the day after schedules are entered into the Student Information System.
## TO REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT SUMMARY
### A. RESIDENCY
Questions regarding status as an in-state or out-of-state students should be directed to the Admission Office (ASB 312).
### B. FINANCIAL AID
Questions about Financial Aid credit appearing on the student's bill (Account Summary) should be directed to the Financial Aid Office.
### C. ROOM AND BOARD
Charges for the student to live on-campus and meal plans will be reflected on the student's bill (Account Summary). If applicable room and board charges do not appear on your account summary, contact the Office of Residence Life.
## PAYMENT INFORMATION
To expedite payment and prevent any possible delays, please have any materials related to the following areas available (if applicable):
1. Registration (class schedule, add/drops).
2. Housing/Cafeteria.
3. Payment plan information (see below).
### A. BY MAIL
If the student chooses to pay by mail, the payment must be in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, or personal check. The student's ID number must be on the front of payment method.
### B. IN PERSON
Fees may be paid in person at the Bursar's Office - located in the ASB 3rd floor lobby. Registration must be completed prior to the end of late registration.
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### C. BY CREDIT CARD
MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, or American Express is accepted by mail, online, or in person at the Cashier's Office.
### D. PAYING ONLINE
Online payment is also available by following this procedure.
Online