Table of Contents
GENERAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 3
PROGRAMS............................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Library and Information Science( LIS).......................................................................................................................... 3 Information Communication Technology( ICT)/ Information Studies( IS)................................................... 3 Instructional Communication and Research( ICR).................................................................................................. 4
UNIVERSITY BULLETINS......................................................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL CLASS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................................................................................................... 4 Registration................................................................................................................................................................................ 4 Waitlists....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Withdrawals............................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Incomplete( I) Grades............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Cheating and Plagiarism...................................................................................................................................................... 5
ONLINE LEARNING.................................................................................................................................................................. 5 LinkBlue / myUK........................................................................................................................................................................ 5 Canvas........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Technology Requirements................................................................................................................................................... 6 Time Management and Distance Learning................................................................................................................. 6
CONTACT INFORMATION AND RESOURCES......................................................................................................................... 7 School............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7 University..................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
LIS PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ADMISSION............................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Online Information Sessions............................................................................................................................................... 9 Prospective Student Newsletters...................................................................................................................................... 9 Requirements............................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Deadlines.................................................................................................................................................................................. 10 International Students....................................................................................................................................................... 10
ADMITTED STUDENTS.......................................................................................................................................................... 11 General Information............................................................................................................................................................ 11 Deferment................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Tuition........................................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Orientation............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Housing...................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND GRADUATION................................................................................................................ 13 Program Requirements...................................................................................................................................................... 13 Graduation Procedures...................................................................................................................................................... 15
COURSEWORK POLICIES AND PROCEDURES..................................................................................................................... 19 Transfer Credits..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Cognate Classes...................................................................................................................................................................... 20 C Grade Policy......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Repeat Option......................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Withdrawals............................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Time Limit for Completion............................................................................................................................................... 20 Leave of Absence................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Dismissal................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES................................................................................................................................ 21 Alternative Spring Break.................................................................................................................................................. 21
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