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Tuition and Fees
Financial Assistance
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Tuition Payment Plan
Withdrawals
Refund Drop Policy
How to Apply for Financial Assistance
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Institutional Scholarships and Grants
Types of Assistance
Endowed Scholarships
A C Wharton Family Scholarship
Adonai Foundation Inc Endowed Scholarship
Alma and Fannie Baird Scholarship
Amy Jo Grissim Endowed Scholarship
Arah George Bradley King Memorial Scholarship
Audrah Dee Endowed Scholarship
Bascom and Alice Cooksey, Sr. Endowed Scholarship
Benny Gamboa Endowed Scholarship
Betty Smallwood Endowed Fund
Bill Allen Martin Memorial Scholarship
Blanche Catron Music and Arts Endowed Scholarship
Bradley Family Memorial Scholarship
Caroline Perry Cleveland and Mecca Ann Perry Scholarship
Castle Heights Military Academy Scholarship
Charles C. and Mary Lorraine Wilson Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Charlene McCoin Johnson Kozy Endowed Scholarship
Charles William McKee Endowed Scholarship
Charles Wood Arnold Scholarship
Cumberland Merit Badge University Eagle Scout Scholarship
Dallas Floyd Memorial Scholarship
David Alexander McCandless Scholarship
Digitar, Inc./Dixie Taylor Endowed Nursing Scholarship
Dr. H. Bert Coble Endowed Scholarship
Earl F. and Allie Coe Baker Endowed Scholarship
Earl Young Barbour Memorial Scholarship
Edward L. and Aileen O. Jennings Scholarship
Effie Holloway Sloan Scholarship
Elberta Smartt Linx Scholarship
Ferrell and Martha Walraven Scholarship
Forrester Family Scholarship
Frances K. Shattuck Endowed Scholarship
Frances S. Robson Endowed Scholarship
Frank G. Clement Memorial Scholarship
Fred G. Page Endowed Scholarship
G. W. and Annie Robinson Alexander; H. W. Grannis and W. J. Grannis Scholarship
General Howard F. Butler Scholarship
Gregg Baines Memorial Scholarship
Gwendolyn McFarland Endowed Scholarship
Harry G. and Mary Neil Vickers Endowed Scholarship
Heifner Family Endowed Scholarship
Henry and Sue Schumpf Endowed Scholarship in Nursing
Henry Goodpasture Endowed Scholarship
Homer Dean Tomlinson Endowed Scholarship
Imogene Bradley Ahles Memorial Scholarship
Ina G. Welborn Endowed Nursing Scholarship
James and Gay Chamberlain Scholarship
James C. Hatcher Memorial Scholarship
James Lafayette Bomar, Jr. Scholarship
James S. Legg Scholarship
Jeanette Cantrell Rudy Endowed Scholarship
Jeanette Cantrell Rudy Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Nursing
J.B. Leftwich CHMA Editors' Scholarship
Jim and Martha Bradshaw Family Endowed Scholarship
Jimmie Wall Farris Scholarship
Joe M. Phillips Memorial Scholarship
John J. Duncan Scholarship
John W. Cooke, Jr. Scholarship
John T. Woodfin Scholarship
June and Bill Heydel Endowed Scholarship for the Fine Arts
L.C. and Mary Argo McKee Endowed Scholarship
Landis and B. B. Gullett Scholarship
Leonard J. Ballard Memorial Scholarship
Lillian P. Bryan and Lucille Phillips Davis Endowed Scholarship
Lillian White Sloan Scholarship
Lisa L. Graves Endowed Scholarship
Lowell Afton Bogle Endowed Scholarship
Lucy Lee Leadership Wilson Endowed Scholarship
Lunette Gore Partlow Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Elizabeth Wilson Beasley Endowed Scholarship
Margaret Freeman Farmer Scholarship
Mark P. White Memorial Scholarship
Marshall Ledbetter, Sr. Memorial Scholarship
Martha Duff Adkerson Scholarship
Martha Roberts McCoin Scholarship
Marvin and Ruth Reeves Scholarship
Mills-Isbell and Dr. J. Thomas Mills, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Miles Fate Christian Endowed Scholarship
McClain Sisters Endowed Scholarship
Nina Mae and Charles Ballard Weatherly Trust Endowed Scholarship
Paul M. Bauman Endowed Scholarship
Reid and Margaret Midgett Bobo Scholarship
Rev. Dan L. Garrett Memorial Scholarship
Robert Carver Bone, M.D. Endowed Scholarship
Robison Brothers Scholarship
S.S. Chapman and Martha Pearl Close Scholarship
Stark Goodbar Scholarship
Sean Putnam Memorial Scholarship Fund
Steven V. and Fannie Trigg Scholarship
Susan Rene McGee Endowed Scholarship
Thomas Gordon Mason Scholarship
Van Washer Endowed Scholarship
Victor C. Ahles Memorial Scholarship
Virginia and Richard Lawlor Scholarship
Will D. Young Scholarship
William Donnell Baird Scholarship
William Goodbar and Blanche P. Catron Scholarship
William Carl and Palmer P. Clark Scholarship
William Edgar and Frances Duke Green Endowed Scholarship
William Perkins Freeman Endowed Scholarship
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
Wilson Bank & Trust Scholarship
Outside Grants and Scholarships
Loans
Work Programs
Veterans’ Benefits
Graduate Assistants
Outside Sources
The Doris and Harry Vise Library
Student Affairs
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Academic Enrichment Center (AEC)
Campus Regulations
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Counseling Center
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Mental Health Crisis Services and Procedures
Cumberland University Parents Association
Dean of Students Office
Disability Services
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Effects of alcohol abuse
Effects of other drugs
Warning Signs of Possible Substance Abuse
Frequently Asked Questions
Greek Affairs
Health Services
Image and Taping Policy
Intramural Sports
Recreational Activities
Religious Activities
Residence Life
Residency Requirement
Dining Services
Response to Official Requests
Student Communications
Student Complaints or Incidents
Student Conduct Matters
Student Government Association (SGA)
Student Identification Cards
Student Insurance
Student Involvement in Governance
Student Life
University Mail Service
Information Technology
Campus Environment and Safety
Bomb Threat
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Fire
Important Fire Information
Civil Disturbance or Demonstrations
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Exposure Control Plan for Universal Precautions and Bloodborne Pathogens
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General Safety Procedures
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Medical and First Aid
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Personal Protective Barriers
Personal Security Guidelines
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Security Policies
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Academic Affairs
Academic Advisors
Academic Forgiveness
Assessment
Academic Appeals
Academic Load
Academic Credit Unit
Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Misconduct
Academic Status
Academic Terms
Acceptance of Transfer Credit
Attendance Policy
Auditing of Classes
Change of Address, Phone Number, Email, Name and/or Major
Class Availability
Class Cancellation
Class Preparation
Class Standing
Classification of Students, Terms, and Courses
Computer Facilities
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Correspondence Credits
CU Connect
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Educational Goals
Educational Opportunities
Enrollment Certification/Verification
Instruction Schedule
Final Examinations
Final Term Grades
Foreign Language Policy
Grading System and Quality Points
Graduate/Professional School Preparation
Graduation Requirements
Graduation and Transfer Evaluations
Graduation with Honors
Intent to Graduate
Internship and Practicum Experiences
Non-Traditional Course Credit
Prerequisites
Procedures for Approval and Implementation of Academic Policies
Registration Policy
Records Maintenance
Regular Examinations and Related Assignments
Release of Information
Repeating Courses
Role of Academic Administrators
Second Degree Programs
Semester Hours Required for Baccalaureate Majors
Transcript Requests
Transient Permission at CU
Transient Permission Policy
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Use of English
Withdrawal Process
Withdrawal for Medical Reasons
Degree Programs
Bachelor Degrees
Minors
Master Degrees
General Education Core (GEC)
General Education Mission Statement
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
General Education Core (GEC)
Pre-Professional Areas of Focus
Pre-Dental
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Pre-Law
Pre-Medical
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Edward A. Labry School of Business, Science, and Technology
Accounting
Biology
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Computational Science and Technology
Computational Science and Technology w/Mathematics and Sciences emphasis
Computational Science and Technology w/Business and Technology emphasis
Engineering Degree
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics (Emphasis I – General)
Mathematics (Emphasis II – Finance/Economics)
Mathematics (Emphasis III – Computers)
Graduate Preparation
Edward A. Labry School of Business and Technology Minors
Accounting Minor
Biology Minor
Computational Finance Minor
Chemistry Minor
e-Commerce Minor
Entrepreneurship Minor
General Business Minor
Hospitality Management Minor
International Business Minor
Management Minor
Marketing Minor
Mathematics Minor
Music Industry Management Minor
Non-profit Management Minor
Technology Management Minor
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Art and Design
Art and Design: Emphasis in Entertainment Design
Art and Design: Emphasis in Digital Photography
Art and Design: Emphasis in Painting
Art and Design with emphasis in Sculpture
Art and Design with emphasis in Studio Art
Art and Design, Studio Art Emphasis with Art Education Teacher Licensure (K-12)
Master Teacher Option
Child Growth and Learning
For an Additional Licensure Endorsement for PreK-K or PreK-3
Criminal Justice and Public Administration Degree
English Degree
History
History Degree
History Degree with Public History Emphasis
Humanities and Social Sciences Degree
Bachelor of Music
General Music
Music Education - Instrumental emphasis
Music Education - Vocal emphasis
Music Performance - Instrumental
Music Performance - Vocal
Psychology Degree
Secondary Education Dual Major
Special Education
For an Additional Special Education: Preschool/Early Childhood Education PreK-3 License
Theatre
Fine Arts with an emphasis Music Theatre
Theatre
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Minors
Online and Professional Studies
Non-Profit Entrepreneurship Certificate Program
Online Studies General Education Core (GEC)
Business Administration Online
Business Administration Online with an Emphasis in General Business
Business Administration Online with an Emphasis in Healthcare Administration
Business Administration Online with an Emphasis in Social Entrepreneurship
Entry Option II RN to BSN Online
Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences - Online Degree Completion Program
Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences - Emphasis I: Forensics
Forensic and Criminal Justice Sciences - Emphasis II: Administration of Justice
Forensics and Criminal Justice - Emphasis III: Corporate Security
The Jeanette Cantrell Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions
Athletic Training
Entry Option I BSN
Entry Option III BSN as a Second Degree
Health Care Administration
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance w/emphasis in Sport Management
Health and Human Performance w/emphasis in Sport and Exercise Science
Health and Human Performance w/emphasis in Physical Education and Health
School of Nursing and Health Professions Minors
Coaching Minor
Health Minor
Health Care Administration Minor
Physical Education Minor
Strength and Conditioning Minor
Intercollegiate Athletics
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Mid-South Conference
Academic Expectations
Student-Athlete/Team Expectations
Athletic-Related Financial Assistance
Athletic Accomplishments