Table of Contents

Academic Calendar

Degree Program Checklist

General Information
Mission
The College
Fort Lewis College Educational Purposes
Degrees Offered
History
Location
The Campus
Trimester Calendar
The Faculty
Accreditation
Community and Regional Services
Academic Readiness, Office of
Child Development Center
Community Concert Hall
Community Services, Office of
Economic Analysis and Business Research, Office of
Education Outreach
Events Planning Office
Extended Studies
Fort Lewis College Foundation
Library
Local Affairs, Office of
Professional Associates
San Juan Forum
Small Business Development Center
Southwest Studies, Center of
Tourism Research, Center for

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Admission
Application
Application Deadlines
Freshmen Applicant Requirements
Recommended High School Coursework for Admission to Fort Lewis College
Fort Lewis College Admission Criteria
Transfer Applicant Requirements

Transfer of Credits
Transfer Guides for the Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System
Statewide Transfer Policy
Transfer of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees
Transfer of General Education
General Education Categories
Colorado Community/Junior College General Education Common Core
Transfer Agreements and Guides with Non-Colorado Colleges
Transferring from Fort Lewis College to Other Institutions
Forestry
Engineering
Transfer Inquiry/Appeals Process
Colorado Commission on Higher Education Procedures for Resolution of Student Transfer Disputes
Former Students
International Students
Unclassified Students
Concurrent Students
Colorado Basic Skills Assessment Policy
Residency Classification for Tuition Purposes
Admission Delay/Admission Withdrawal Process

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Tuition, Fees & Expenses
Tuition and Fees for Fall and Winter Trimesters
Tuition and Fees for Summer Sessions
Other Expenses
Student Billing and Payment Conditions
Tuition Adjustment
Adding and Dropping
Official Withdrawal from College

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Financial Aid Programs
Federally Funded Programs
State Funded Programs
Institutionally Funded Programs
Application Procedure
Native American Tuition Waiver
New Mexico Reciprocal Tuition
Resident Tuition for Active Military Duty
Veterans Benefits

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Campus Life and Student Services
Activities
Associated Student of Fort Lewis College (ASFLC)
Athletics
Bookstore
Career Services
Child Development Center
Clubs and Organizations
American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Anthropology Club
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Biology Club/Tri Beta Honor Society
Breakdance
Business Club
Campus Ecology Program
Chemistry Club
Circle K International
Cycling Club
Dance Team
Feminist Voice
Fourth Wall
French Club
Geology Club

Habitat for Humanity
Hang Dog
Images
International Friendship Club
Juggling Club
Lacrosse Team
Master Plan Ministries
Mathematics and Computer Science/Kappa Mu Epsilon Honor Society
Newman Club
Percussion Club
Prism
Psi-Co-Chi (Psychology Honor Society)
Scarlet Letters
Sigma Tau Delta National English Honor Society
Ski Team
Sociology Club
Spanish Club
Student Athletic Training Association (SATA)
Student Leadership Program
Tae Kwon-Do
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Wanbli Ota
College Union Building
Conduct Code
Counseling Center
Environmental Center
Food Services
Health Center
Housing
Summer Housing
Off Campus Housing
Identification Cards
Information Desk
Newspaper, Independent
Post Office
Radio, KDUR-FM
Recreational Services
Student Life Center
Club Sports
Fitness
Intramurals
Outdoor Pursuits
Safety on Campus
Police Department
Parking and Motor Vehicles

SPOT (Student Programming and Other Things)
Wellness Program

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Academic/Campus Policies
Requirements for Graduation
General Requirements
Senior Year Transfer Program
Major
Double Major
Student-Constructed Major
Minors
Second Bachelor's Degree
Four-Year Graduation Agreement
Petitioning to Graduate
Commencement and Graduation
Registration Procedures
Academic Advising
Registration
Schedule Modification Procedures
Registration Withdrawal Procedures
Classification
Course Load
Full-Time Load
Catalog for Graduation
Course Cancellations
Transcripts
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Academic Policies
Grading
Attendance
Final Exams
Dean's List/Graduating with Honors
Academic Progress/Probation/Suspension
Academic Dismissal
Academic Renewal
Academic Integrity and Academic Dishonesty
Communication Policy

Academic Support Programs
Colorado Alliance for Minority Participation - CO-AMP
Computing and Telecommunications Resources
Disability Services
"El Centro" Latino Student Center
Health Career Advising
Learning Assistance Center
Legal Career Advising
Library
Math Center
Native American Center
Program for Academic Advancement
Writing Center
Special Academic Programs
Advanced Placement
ACT Credit
CLEP
International Baccalaureate
Cooperative Education Program
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Enrichment Program
Honors Program
Independent Study

Credit by Examination
International Programs
Exchanges
Study Abroad
International Dual Degree Program
National Student Exchange
Mexico Programs
Military Service Credit
School of Business Administration Trimesters Abroad in Europe
Service Learning, Center for

Summer Programs
Innovative Months
TRS - Transitional Studies
Scholastic Honor Societies
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Beta Beta
Beta Gamma Sigma
Kappa Mu Epsilon
Lambda Alpha
Native American Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Epsilon Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Sigma Iota (Chapter Chi)
Psi Chi
Sigma Delta Pi (Chapter Kappa Tau)
Sigma Pi Sigma
Sigma Tau Delta (Chapter Kappa Psi)
Sigma Xi
General Education

I. Composition
II. Quantitative Reasoning
III. Thematic Studies 1 & 2
IV. Information Literacy
V. Physical Activity and Wellness


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Majors, Minors, and Options
Accounting
Agriculture
Anthropology
Art
Asian Studies Minor
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science and Information Systems
Economics
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Minor
Environmental Policy Minor
Exercise Science
Forestry
French Minor
Geographical Information Systems Minor
Geosciences
Health Careers
History
Humanities
Interdisiplinary Studies
International Studies
Marketing Minor
Mathematics
Modern Languages
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Sociology
Southwest Studies
Spanish Minor
Student Constructed Major
Teacher Education
Theatre
Women's Studies
Writing Program

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Course Descriptions

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Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College

President's Cabinet
Administrative Personnel

Academic Faculty

Faculty Emeriti

Campus Map


About This Catalog

This catalog outlines in detail course requirements needed to complete the various degree programs Fort Lewis College offers. If students follow the prescribed courses for a selected major and complete at least 15 credit hours each trimester, they may reasonably expect to complete the degree program within eight trimesters.

Students assume the responsibility to read the catalog, complete a minimum of 120 credits as outlined by the degree program, and maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major.

Students will be assigned an advisor to help them with the appropriate course selections, but students assume the ultimate responsibility to know and complete all graduation requirements.

Right to Alter Course Listings
Course offerings and requirements at all colleges vary with time and demand.
The Fort Lewis College Administration reserves the right to alter course listings as necessary without notice.

For More Information Contact:
Office of Admission
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, CO 81301-3999
Phone: 970-247-7184
E-mail: admission@fortlewis.edu

Web Address: www.fortlewis.edu

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