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Mars Hill College
Catalog 2005–06
Mission Statement
Mars Hill College, an academic community rooted in the
Christian faith, challenges and equips students to pursue
intellectual, spiritual, and person growth through an
education that is:
• grounded in a rigorous study of the Liberal Arts
• connected with the world of work
• committed to character development, to service,
and to responsible citizenship in the community, the
region, and the world.Mars Hill College Table of Contents
Introduction Major and Minor Requirements . . . . . . . . . . 61
About the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi B.A. in Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
History of the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Minors in Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Accreditations Calendar for 2005–06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ix B.S. in Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Mars Hill College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association Semester Exam Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . .xi B.S. in Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane; Decatur, Georgia; Telephone 404/679-4501) to Telephone Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii B.S. in Botany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
award bachelor’s degrees. Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Minors in Biology & Pre-professional Studies 66
B.S. in Business Administration . . . . . . . . 66
Others:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (for Athletic Training) Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 B.S. in Business Management . . . . . . . . . . 67
Council on Social Work Education Minor in Business Administration . . . . . . . 68
National Association of Schools of Music Financial Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B.S. in Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Schedule of Expenses 2005–06 . . . . . . . . . . 5 Minor in Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
National Association of Schools of Theatre Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 B.S. in Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
State Department of Public Instruction (for Teacher Education) Minors in Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . 70
LifeWorks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 B.A. in Elementary Education . . . . . . . . . . 71
B.A. in English as a Second Language (ESL) . 73
Affiliations Chaplaincy/Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . 17 B.A. in Middle Grades Education . . . . . . . . 74
Appalachian College Association B.A. in Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Association of American Colleges and Universities Academic Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Secondary Education & Special Subject Areas 76
Association of College and Research Libraries B.A. in English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Association of Southern Baptist Colleges and Schools Academic Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Minor in English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
College Entrance Examinations Board
B.S. in Fashion & Interior Merchandising . . . 78
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council on Christian Higher Education Degrees Offered by Mars Hill College . . . . . . . 35 B.A. in History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Council of Independent Colleges Minor in History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Independent College Fund of North Carolina General Studies (LAA) Program . . . . . . . . . . 36 B.A. in International Studies . . . . . . . . . . 80
Institute of International Education B.S. in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Mountain College Library Network Academic Departments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Minor in Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
National Association for Foreign Student Affairs
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 B.A. in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Association of Summer Schools Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 B.M. in Music Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
North Carolina Campus Compact Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 B.M. in Music Performance . . . . . . . . . . . 85
North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Minors in Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Fashion and Interior Merchandising . . . . . . 52 B.S. in Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Health / Physical Education / Recreation . . . 53 Minor in Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . 88
2005 – 2006 Records Catalog History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 B.A. in Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Volume 35, June 2005 Mathematics & Computer Science . . . . . . . 54 Minor in Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Modern Foreign Languages . . . . . . . . . . . 55 B.A. in Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Mars Hill College
P.O. Box 370 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Minor in Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Mars Hill, NC 28754-0370 Natural Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 B.S. in Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Minor in Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
828/689-1307 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 B.A. in Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
www.mhc.edu Religion and Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Minors in Religion and Philosophy . . . . . . . 93
Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 B.S.W. in Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Mars Hill College reserves the right to add or drop programs and courses, to institute new requirements, and to Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 B.A. in Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
change its calendar. Inclusion in this catalog, therefore, does not constitute a guarantee that a particular course or Theatre Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Minors in Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
program will be offered or that a requirement or policy may not be modified. The college will attempt to minimize the
inconvenience to students, should changes be necessary.
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
ii iiiTable of Contents, continued
B.A. in Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Hebrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Minors in Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . 98 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
B.A. in Theatre Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 International Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
B.F.A. in Musical Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Liberal Arts in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Minor in Theatre Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
B.S. in Zoology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Minor in Environmental Studies . . . . . . . . 101 Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Minor in Regional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Minor in Women’s Studies . . . . . . . . . . .103 Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Course Listings Political Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Athletic Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Regional Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Religion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Social Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Business and Social Science . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Sociology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
Business Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Spanish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Theatre Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Women’s Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Economics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Mars Hill College Community
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Board Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Board of Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 National Alumni Board . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
Fashion and Interior Merchandising . . . . . 119 College Marshals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Officers of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . 148
General Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Senior Administrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
German . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Faculty Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Greek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122 Emeriti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Mars Hill College
ivAbout the College History of the College
W hat one first notices about the Mars
Hill College campus is the unusual
combination of the old and the new, the
which they will enter. We intend to empower
our graduates for service and leadership within
their chosen vocations.
M ars Hill College is the oldest educational
institution on its original site in Western
North Carolina. It was founded by a small group
by the North Carolina General Assembly as
Mars Hill College, a name suggested by trustee
Lewis Palmer (1791–1874). Palmer suggested the
traditional and the modern. A two-story of pioneer citizens, descendents of the original name based on scripture form the Bible’s Acts
brick building, Founders Hall, erected in Our Mountain Home settlers of the area. On a tract of land given by 17:22, “Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars
1892, stands in stark simplicity alongside a Mars Hill College is located in one of the most Edward Carter they erected a modest building. Hill . . .” The charter gave the college power to
contemporary three-story structure, Blackwell beautiful and healthful regions of the Eastern Most of the work was done by voluntary labor; confer “all such degrees and marks of literary
Hall. The programs described in this catalog United States, the mountains of Western North some was performed by an Asheville contractor. distinction as are usually conferred in colleges
also reflect the merging of the traditional and Carolina. The town, which derives its name or seminaries of learning.”
The school opened in the fall of 1856 as the
the contemporary. At Mars Hill College we are from the college, has a population of about French Broad Baptist Academy, taking its name During the first two years of the Civil War, the
conscious of both the enduring core values of 2,200. It is 18 miles north of Asheville, via the for the association of churches in which it was school remained in operation, but from 1863
our heritage and the demands of the twenty-first new Interstate 26. Asheville is the largest city in located. The first president was W. A. G. Brown. until 1865 it was closed. After the war the
century. the western third of the state with a population He was succeeded in 1858 by the Rev. J. B. institution was kept alive by the heroic efforts of
The old symbolically represents the rich 149-year of approximately 69,000. Asheville has the Marsh of Binghamton, NY, who served until the local men and women. Fourteen men filled the
heritage of Mars Hill College and its tradition sophisticated attractions of a major metropolis, outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. presidency during the next 32 years.
of serving thousands of young people from and is known for its quality arts, crafts, and
On February 16, 1859, the school was chartered The election of Dr. R. L. Moore as president in
throughout North Carolina, the United States, music offerings. Its annual Bele Chere festival
and the world. The traditional also points to the each summer draws about 300,000 people. The
strong emphasis, throughout our existence, on campus is also 10 miles east of Marshall, the
providing students a broad liberal arts education county seat of Madison County.
which includes academic skills and knowledge From the 194-acre campus, which has an
that have been valued for centuries; and we elevation of 2,330 feet, an inspiring panorama
note our Baptist roots which are a significant of lofty peaks may be viewed, including the
part of our long commitment to education in a Craggies, Clingman’s Peak and Pisgah. Such
Christian context. scenic attractions as Mount Mitchell, Great
The new, the modern, symbolically represents Smoky Mountains National Park, Craggy
the commitment of Mars Hill to offering the Gardens, Linville Falls and Cavern, Biltmore
kind of education that will make our students House and Gardens, Big Bald Mountain, and
aware of the practical benefits of the knowledge the Blue Ridge Parkway are within easy driving
and skills provided by a liberal arts education. It distance.
also speaks of our continuing efforts to consider Located in a small town surrounded by
the needs of the community and of society in mountains, rivers, woods and all the outdoor
our programs, our facilities, and our technology. activities they offer, the college’s environment
In the fusing of the traditional and the modern, offers ample opportunity for study and
Mars Hill College asserts that we value, cultivate, reflection. However, its proximity to Asheville
and build on a rich heritage of liberal arts (about 20 minutes by car) allows access to
education; and we strive to give our students the city amenities like shopping, restaurants,
skills and knowledge they will need to adapt to entertainment, transportation, medical and
and function well in the rapidly changing world other facilities.
Mars Hill College
viCalendar for 2005–06
1897 was, in a sense, a second founding. Under the college. Dr. Lunsford earned his B.A. in Fall Semester 2005
his leadership the college grew continuously, Elementary Education from Mars Hill, and a
its assets multiplied, and its character as an M. A. and Ed.D. in Education Administration August 6–22 . . . . . . . . Students may check IQ.Web for registration “stops”
institution of higher education was firmly from the University of North Carolina-Chapel August 8–13 . . . . . . . . ACCESS first short term begins
established. Hill. Dr. Lunsford had a long career in public August 8–12 . . . . . . . . ACCESS registration
education in North Carolina and returned to August 15–19 . . . . . . . . Faculty workshop
During most of its early history the college was
August 18 . . . . . . . . Residence halls open for new freshmen & transfer students
operated as an academy or boarding high school, Mars Hill College in 1998 as Dean of the School Orientation begins
of Education and Leadership. President Lunsford
but it did offer some college-level courses. In August 21 . . . . . . . . Residence halls open for returning students
now leads his alma mater in preparation for its
1921 it was reorganized as a junior college and August 22 . . . . . . . . Registration & clearance
2006 sesquicentennial, the development of a
became a successful pioneer in that field. ACCESS full-term classes begin
new strategic plan, implementation of a student
In 1938, after 41 years of distinctive service, Dr. enrollment growth plan, and planning for major August 23 . . . . . . . . Classes begin at 8 a.m.
Moore retired from the presidency. A scholarly facilities improvement. August 29 . . . . . . . . Last day for registration and schedule adjustments
member of the faculty, Dr. Hoyt Blackwell, was Last day for completing the application for internships
unanimously selected as his successor. Under Dr. August 30 . . . . . . . . Opening Convocation
Blackwell’s leadership the progress of the school September 1–19 . . . . . . . . Schedule drop period
continued. High standards were maintained, September 10 . . . . . . . . Bascom Lamar Lunsford Music Festival
facilities were expanded and improved, and the September 19 . . . . . . . . Last day to drop a course or remove an incomplete grade
curriculum was revised. September 24 . . . . . . . . Admissions Visitation Day
October 1 . . . . . . . . Madison County Heritage Festival
In 1960 the Baptist State Convention approved Admissions Fall Visitation Day
plans for converting Mars Hill into a senior October 3–8 . . . . . . . . Mid-semester evaluations
college. The junior year was added in 1962–63, October 10–14 . . . . . . . . ACCESS second short term begins
and the first baccalaureate degrees were Founder’s Week
awarded in May 1964. October 12 . . . . . . . . Mid-semester evaluations due from faculty
October 14 . . . . . . . . Fall Break begins
After 28 years of distinguished service as
October 19 . . . . . . . . Fall Break ends — Classes resume at 8 a.m.
president Dr. Blackwell retired; and on July October 28 . . . . . . . . Honor Scholars Day
1, 1966, he was succeeded by Dr. Fred Blake October 29 . . . . . . . . Homecoming
Bentley, at that time the youngest college Alumni Day
president in the nation. Taking “Emphasis on October 31–November 4 . . . . . . . . Early Registration advising/Major & advisor changes
Excellence” as the creed of his administration, November 7–11 . . . . . . . . Juniors/Seniors indicate S/U grade option
he guided Mars Hill to accreditation as a November 19 . . . . . . . . PRAXIS Test administration
senior college, led faculty development and November 22 . . . . . . . . Thanksgiving holidays begin at close of classes
curriculum innovation, and fostered numerous November 23 . . . . . . . . Administrative offices close at noon
other educational and physical advances. After November 28 . . . . . . . . Classes resume and offices reopen at 8 a.m.
almost 30 years in the presidency, he retired December 2 . . . . . . . . Christmas concert
in February, 1996. In March, 1996, Dr. A. Max Honor Scholars Day
Lennon (Class of 1960) returned to Mars Hill December 6 . . . . . . . . Last day of classes
College as President, and served until January, December 7 . . . . . . . . Reading day
2002. Evening exams begin
December 8 . . . . . . . . Regular day exams begin
The Mars Hill College Board of Trustees
Honor Scholars Day
named Dan G. Lunsford (Class of 1969) as December 14 . . . . . . . . Exams end, Christmas holidays begin
Interim President on January 25, 2002, and on December 16 . . . . . . . . Grades due from faculty
May 9, 2003, the Board of Trustees affirmed Graduation exercises
his leadership by naming him President of Administrative offices close
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
viii ixSemester Exam Schedules
SPRING SEMESTER 2006 Fall Semester 2005 Exam Schedule
January 2 . . . . . . . . Administrative offices reopen at 8 a.m. Reading Day: Wednesday, December 7
January 2–7 . . . . . . . . ACCESS first short term begins Wednesday classes meeting at 5:00 p.m. or later will have exam on Wednesday,
ACCESS registration December 7.
January 7 . . . . . . . . Residence halls open for new freshmen & transfer students
. . . . . . . . Orientation begins at 11 a.m. Exam Times: 8–10 am 11am–1 pm 2:30–4:30 pm
January 8 . . . . . . . . Residence halls open for returning students Thursday, December 8 9 MWF 3 MWF 2 MWF
January 9 . . . . . . . . Registration & clearance Friday, December 9 11 MWF 8 MWF 1 MWF
ACCESS full-term classes begin Monday, December 12 8 TR 10 MWF 1 TR
January 10 . . . . . . . . Classes begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, December 13 11 TR 12 MWF 4 MWF
January 16 . . . . . . . . Last day for registration and schedule adjustments Wednesday, December 14 3 TR Conflicts
Last day for completing application for internships
Admissions Spring Visitation Day Classes that meet at or after 5 p.m.: Exam at regularly scheduled time during exam week.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Classes that meet on Saturday: Exam at regularly scheduled time on final Saturday of
January 17 . . . . . . . . Opening Convocation class.
January 18–February 6 . . . . . . . . Schedule drop period
February 3–4 . . . . . . . . Choral Festival Grades must be entered in IQ. Web by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16.
February 6 . . . . . . . . Last day to drop a course or remove an incomplete grade
February 20–24 . . . . . . . . Mid-semester evaluations
March 4 . . . . . . . . PRAXIS Test administration Spring Semester 2006 Exam Schedule
March 6 . . . . . . . . Mid-semester evaluations due from faculty
March 6–11 . . . . . . . . ACCESS second short term begins Reading Day: Thursday, April 27
March 10 . . . . . . . . Spring Break begins at close of classes Thursday Classes meeting at 5 p.m. or later will have exam on Thursday, April 27.
March 15 . . . . . . . . Administrative offices reopen
March 20 . . . . . . . . Spring Break ends — Classes resume at 8 a.m. Exam Times: 8–10 am 11am–1 pm 2:30–4:30 pm
March 27–31 . . . . . . . . Early Registration advising/Major & advisor changes Friday, April 28 9 MWF 3 MWF 2 MWF
April 10–14 . . . . . . . . Juniors/Seniors indicate S/U grade option Saturday, April 29 12 MWF 4 MWF
April 14 . . . . . . . . Good Friday holiday Monday, May 1 11 MWF 8 MWF 1 MWF
April 18 . . . . . . . . Community Service Convocation Tuesday, May 2 8 TR 10 MWF 1 TR
April 26 . . . . . . . . Last day of classes Wednesday, May 3 11 TR 3 TR Conflicts
Graduation rehearsal
April 27 . . . . . . . . Reading Day Classes that meet at or after 5 p.m.: Exam at regularly scheduled time during exam week.
Evening exams begin Classes that meet on Saturday: Exam at regularly scheduled time on final Saturday of
April 28 . . . . . . . . Regular day exams begin class.
April 29 . . . . . . . . PRAXIS Test administration
May 3 . . . . . . . . Examinations end Grades must be entered in IQ. Web by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, May 5. Graduation: May 6.
May 5 . . . . . . . . Grades due from faculty
May 6 . . . . . . . . Graduation exercises
SUMMER TERMS 2006
May 29 . . . . . . . . Term I
July 3 . . . . . . . . Term II
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
x xiTelephone Directory
Academic Departments Ext. Services Ext.
Academic Dean Blackwell 1111 ACCESS Continuing Education Center/
Art Moore 1238 Summer School Spilman 1166
Biology Wall Science 1144 Bookstore Main Street 1248
Business Administration Cornwell 1238 Campus Security Wren College Union 1230
Center for Service Learning/ Campus Post Office Wren College Union 1411
Internships Renfro 1162 CARA (Center for Assessment
Chemistry Wall Science 1144 and Research Alliances) 1337
Education Memorial 1204 Chaplain (Campus Minister) Broyhill Chapel 1128
English Cornwell 1238 Conferences/Events Spilman 1167
Fashion Merchandising Wall Science 1144 Counseling Services Robinson Bldg. 1196
Foreign Languages Cornwell 1238 Housing/
Health/PE/Recreation Chambers 1212 Residential Living Office Wren College Union 1253
History Cornwell 1238 Infirmary Robinson Bldg. 1243
International Education Cornwell 1238 Information Desk - Students Wren College Union 1135
Library Renfro 1244 Media Center Harris Media Center 1125
Mathematics Wall Science 1144 Student Support Services Marshbanks 1380
Music Moore 1209 Upward Bound Program Marshbanks 1251
Religion Cornwell 1238
Political Science Founders 1338
Psychology Founders 1332 Ramsey Center for Regional Studies Ext.
Social Work Founders 1336
Sociology Founders 1456 Rural Life Museum Montague 1424
Theatre Arts Spilman 1203 Appalachian Room Renfro 1394
Ramsey Center Renfro 1262
Administrative Departments Ext.
Sports Ext.
Admissions Blackwell 1201
Alumni Blackwell 1102 Athletics Chambers Gym 1213
Business Office Blackwell 1100 Sports Information Director Chambers Gym 1373
College Information
and Reception Blackwell 1307
Development Blackwell 1102 Student Activities Ext.
Facilities Management Crooked Street 1246
Financial Aid Blackwell 1123 Student Life Office Wren College Union 1253
Food Services: Student Government Wren College Union 1254
Dining Hall Pittman Dining Hall 1221 Student Publications
Snack Bar Wren College Union 1258 Cadenza Wren College Union 1420
Ice Cream Shop Spilman Porch 1321 Hilltop Marshbanks 1419
Human Resources Harris Media Center 1275 Laurel Marshbanks 1419
Information Technology The Loft McConnell 1269
Services Wall Science 1346
IT Help Desk Wall Science 1444 Theatre Ext.
Public Information Blackwell 1298 Information/Box Office Owen Theatre 1239
President’s Office Blackwell 1141 Southern Appalachian
Registrar Blackwell 1151 Repertory Theatre (SART) Owen Theatre 1384
Emergency (Campus Security) 1230
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
xii xiiiAdmissions
M ars Hill College offers admission to all
qualified applicants. However, early
submission of all required documents is
certifying high school graduation must be
submitted prior to the first day of class. Failure
to submit official transcripts from all colleges
encouraged to ensure timely processing and attended and failure to submit official final high
financial aid counseling. Admission decisions school transcripts will result in the suspension
are made on a rolling basis, usually within one of financial aid. The General Equivalency
week of the receipt of a complete application. Diploma (GED) is acceptable certification of
Further, all rights generally accorded to students diploma. However, the incomplete high school
are made without regard to race, color, religion, transcript must be submitted in addition to
national or ethnic origin, sex, or impairment the GED. Homeschool students must provide
of the student. The college affirms its intent to documentation showing registration with
comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation the North Carolina Division of Non-Public
Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Education or with an equivalent agency.
Title IX, and other relevant civil rights laws.
Transfer Students
Campus Visits Candidates must submit the application for
All students interested in attending Mars Hill admission, $25 application fee, official high
College are strongly encouraged to attend a school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores (these
campus visit. The visit will allow the student to may be waived if 15 or more transferable
meet faculty, admissions and financial aid staff, semester hours have been earned), and official
and take a campus tour. Contact the admissions college transcripts from all previous institutions.
office at admissions@mhc.edu or call 1-866- Transcript evaluations are completed once
MHC-4YOU. an offer of admission is made to the student.
Credit is granted on a course-to-course basis
Freshmen and all transfer credits, including grades and
Candidates must submit an application, a $25 quality points, will be entered on the student’s
application fee, high school transcript, and SAT transcript.
or ACT scores. A personal essay is strongly Transcripts from institutions not accredited by
recommended. The transcript must be from an a regional accrediting agency will be evaluated
accredited educational institution. Applicants on a course-to-course basis when the student
are encouraged to complete a minimum of submits the course descriptions, course syllabi,
18 units with a C average or better on college and faculty credentials. The Registrar, in
preparatory units. Such units should include cooperation with the department chairpersons,
4 English, 2 History, 2 Natural Science, and will determine credit to be granted.
3 Mathematics. It is recommended that the
balance include 2 Foreign Language and/or Although a student may transfer more than
1 Computer Science unit. A final transcript 68 hours of credit from a community college,
Catalog 2005-06
1he/she must complete 60 semester hours at the a financial statement certifying the student’s Readmission After Academic admission to Mars Hill College;
senior college (4-year) level. In order to receive a ability to meet college and personal expenses, Suspension 2. Student must submit a letter of
degree from Mars Hill College at student must and 7) official documentation from banks and/ recommendation from both a guidance
earn the last 32 semester hours at Mars Hill or corporate sponsors or government ministry Students who leave Mars Hill College while counselor and a high school principal,
(12 in the major) with at least a cumulative 2.0 verifying financial ability to meet the costs of on academic probation or who have been (homeschool students may omit this
grade point average. education for one year. Admission decisions are suspended for academic reasons, will only be section);
made on a rolling basis. However, it is strongly accepted for readmission if they have attended 3. Student must submit a copy of high school
Transfer Credit under the recommended that international students have another accredited institution and raised transcripts that show they are in good
North Carolina Comprehensive their completed applications submitted early to their cumulative grade point average to that academic standing.
Articulation Agreement allow for I-20 processing. required for academic good standing for their 4. Any student who chooses to take a physical
classification upon readmission. education class and/or 4 semester hours
Mars Hill College participates in the North A comprehensive orientation to the college as
well as academic and personal counseling is In exceptional cases, the Admissions, Academic or more at Mars Hill College must also
Carolina Comprehensive Articulation
specially prepared for international students. Standards and Financial Aid Committee may submit a medical examination form and
Agreement which provides for transfer of
The International Club provides casual outings, vote to readmit a student who does not qualify immunization records as required by state
credits from the North Carolina Community
speaking opportunities in the community, under the previous conditions, if, and only if, law.
Colleges. Students who have completed the core
curriculum in a college transfer program, as and good fellowship for all students. The 1) it is possible for the student to attain good
college is an institutional member of both the standing within one semester of readmission • A fee for each course is $195. Students are
outlined in the NCCAA, and apply to study any
National Association of Foreign Student Affairs without taking an overload and 2) the student’s responsible for purchasing their books and
major at Mars Hill College will receive general
and the Institute of International Education. previous academic record at Mars Hill College other necessary materials.
education core credit* for their credits from a
Mars Hill College has limited financial aid gives strong indication that the requisite grades • Mars Hill College facilities are available for
North Carolina Community College. Students
for international students. Further inquiry to attain good standing will be attained. these students and their parents/guardians
completing the associate degree will enter Mars
concerning international students may be at no extra cost (excluding course-specific
Hill with junior classification, and most majors In no case will a student suspended for
directed to the Admission Office. fees), which include Renfro Library,
can be completed within two years. Some academic reasons from Mars Hill College be
computer labs, and Curriculum Library
professional programs may require additional readmitted to the college more than three times.
(located in Nash Building).
semesters of study. Students entering Mars Readmission • Students are limited to three courses per
Hill under this transfer agreement must also Early Admission
Students who withdraw from Mars Hill College semester. It is strongly recommended that
meet the minimum levels of residency credit
for any reason must apply for readmission High school students of exceptional ability and students register for high school classes
outlining above.
through the Admission Office. All transcripts motivation may begin their college careers as a contingency plan. Only freshman and
*Students entering the ACCESS program at from other institutions attended during this through either summer or regular semester sophomore classes will be offered to dual
Mars Hill will be required to take the LAA 101 absence must be submitted to the Admission enrollment while continuing their high school enrollment students, unless otherwise
Reflective Life Experience general education Office. Further, students who discontinue their education. Such credits will apply toward a approved. Regular admission Mars Hill
class. enrollment for one year or more will be under degree at Mars Hill College. All candidates College students have priority over classes
the requirements of the catalog in effect at the must follow the application process for regular that a dual or home school student may
International Students time of readmission. freshmen, submit recommendations from desire.
Any student who has not established legal Generally a student’s catalog of entry is two high school personnel with regard to
residency in the United States is considered considered his/her catalog for general education, psychological, social, and academic readiness, Medical Examination Forms
an international student for admission major, and minor requirements as long as he/ and request an interview with the Director
North Carolina law provides that “no person
purposes. Such candidates must submit the she is continuously enrolled full-time. However, of Admission. Federal financial assistance is
shall attend a college or university unless a
following information to the Admission when significant general education, major, or unavailable for early admission students.
certificate of immunization indicating that the
Office for consideration: 1) application minor requirements change, the student may person has received immunizations required by
with $25 application fee, 2) two letters of be required (or may choose) to complete the Dual Enrollment North Carolina General Statute is presented to
recommendation from individuals who requirements, with appropriate substitutions, High school juniors or seniors, or equivalent the college or university on or before the first
can attest to academic ability and personal in a subsequent catalog. Full-time or part-time status, who wish to take classes at Mars Hill day of enrollment.”
character, 3) official transcripts from previous students not completing a degree within six College under dual enrollment may do so if they
or current institutions (translated into English years may be required to complete current A Certificate of Medical Examination form,
meet the following criteria: which includes space for the listing of the
if necessary), 4) SAT, ACT or TOEFL scores, 5) catalog requirements.
national examination results, such as A levels required immunizations, must be completed,
1. Student must submit an application for submitted to the Admission Office, and
(United Kingdom), Baccalaureate (France), 6)
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
2 3approved by the Manager of Health Services pay the regular $25 fee. The SAT and ACT
before the student is permitted to register scores are not required for ACCESS applicants.
Financial Information
for classes. Failure to submit the completed Admissions decisions are made on a rolling
medical form prior to registration could result basis, usually within two weeks of receipt of the
in delayed registration or inability to register completed applications.
at all. International students must present the Continuing Education in ACCESS coordinates Schedule of Expenses 2005-06 Summer School Costs 2005
medical form upon arrival, and athletes will not camps, conferences and lifelong learning and
be permitted to dress out and practice until this Charges for attending each 5-week term of the
enrichment programs on- and off-campus Fall Spring Total
form is submitted. 2005 summer session are as follows:
during the summer and throughout the Tuition (12 - 20 hours) $7,626 $7,626 $15,252
academic year. ACCESS develops and sponsors
Policy on Persons with Disabilities Elderhostel, corporate education and training,
Fees 801 801 1,602
Registration Fee $25
Room
Mars Hill College affirms its intent to comply and learning programs such as the Blue Ridge Tuition $192....... per credit hour
Old Time Music Week, the Christian Study Myers/Gibson/Fox 1,556 1,556 3,112
with federal regulations regarding persons Room $320
and Fellowship Conference and the Mars Hill Huffman/Edna Moore/Stroup 1,450 1,450 2,900
with disabilities, specifically with Section 504 Meals $160....... 25 meals
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the College Summer Band Camp. All Apartments 1,745 1,745 3,490
$320....... 50 meals
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Brown/Turner Hall 2.030 2,030 4,060
Further inquiry about ACCESS and the two Auditing a course $160
college does not discriminate on the basis of Campus Dining* 1,512 1,512 3,024
sessions of Summer School it administers on-
disability in employment or admissions, and and off-campus can be obtained by contacting The cost of attending the 2006 summer terms
the college makes reasonable accommodations the Dean of ACCESS or by calling (828) 689- will not be determined until early spring 2006.
as needed for persons with documented 1166 or 1-800-582-3047, or visiting the website Dining fees: *Charge for freshmen, 19 meals
disabilities. Questions and grievances should be at www.mhc.edu/ACCESS.asp. You are also per week. Charge for all other students who live
directed to the Committee on Disabilities at PO invited to visit our offices in Spilman Hall. in college housing depends on meal plan enroll- Other Charges 2005-2006
Box 6714, or to ccain@mhc.edu.
ment. See Food Services section, page 8.
Adult ACCESS - Accelerated Part-time fees: All part-time students Application fee (non refundable) $ 25
Credit/Continuing Education/ (those taking fewer than 12 credit hours) pay Applied Music (per credit hour) 420
Summer School $537 per credit hour instead of the full-time Accompanist Fee 180
tuition charge. Credit by Exam (per credit hour) 130
Mars Hill College offers accelerated degree Dual Enrollment (per course) 205
completion programs evenings and weekends Auditing a course: A fee of $160 is charged Overload (per credit hour)1 510
to working adults who have full-time jobs and for auditing a course. A full-time student may
family responsibilities and who wish to continue Reflective Life Credit (per credit hour) 80
audit one course free of charge, but will be Facilities Cost Recovery Fee2 225
their education toward a Bachelor’s degree or charged a fee if the course requires the use of
licensure in education. ACCESS classes are
special supplies. 1
Charged to students carrying more than 20
offered on campus and in Asheville, Burnsville,
Hendersonville, Marion, and Waynesville/Clyde. Single room: The cost of a private room, hours during regular semester (exclusive of
Enrollment may be for one course or for several. when available, will be the regular charge for applied music courses) or 9 hours during a
Majors offered in ACCESS include Education, one person plus 30 percent of that charge except five-week summer term.
Special Education, Business Management, and for students living in Townhouses or Apart-
Social Work. Licensure programs are offered in
2
If students are allowed to break their MHC
ments. housing and food service contract during the
Education and English as a Second Language. A
limited amount of credit may be earned through Textbooks: Estimated $475 for the first se- academic year, there will be a facilities cost
credit by examinations, internships, and mester and $275 for the second, textbooks are recovery fee.
independent study. These options are the same available in the College Bookstore along with
as for regular students. other school supplies. All purchases are on a
Adult ACCESS students should submit a special cash or credit card (Visa/Discover/Master Card)
ACCESS application and all high school and basis. A limited supply of secondhand books
college transcripts to the ACCESS office and may be purchased at considerable savings.
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
4 5Schedule Of Payments or prefer to make monthly installments obligation of 20%. official withdrawal date. Other dates such as
through most of the year. All arrangements for • Withdrawals during the second week the last date of attendance or attendance at an
Each semester’s expenses must be paid in
monthly payments must be through Academic (August 31-September 6; January 18-24) academically-related activity may be used in
full by the due date. The Business Office mails
Management Services and payments should result in a financial obligation of 40%. certain circumstances.
statements in June for the fall semester payment
that is due in July and in December for the begin in the summer prior to enrollment. • Withdrawals during the third week Students may rescind their official notification
spring semester payment that is due in January. Information concerning these programs is sent (September 7-13; January 25-31) result in a with written notification to the Student Life
A mid-semester billing may be necessary for to parents of all students each year. financial obligation of 60%. Office. If the student stops attending class
any miscellaneous fees not known at the time of • Withdrawals during the fourth week subsequent to the rescission, the withdrawal
registration. Financial Obligations and Refund (September 14-20; February 1-7) result in a date is the original date of notice of intent to
Policy for Withdrawing from College financial obligation of 80%. withdraw.
All charges are due and payable in accordance
with this schedule. Students who do not make The College contracts for various services it The Return of Title IV calculations for all
provides to students. Most such obligations If a student withdraws from school, college
the required payments promptly may be scholarships will be prorated according to the
Federal aid are based on current Department of
suspended from school. are made in the spring for the following Education regulations and are subject to change.
academic year. These include (but are not appropriate schedule. Federal aid is determined
Final official high school and college These regulations can be found in the Financial
limited to) faculty and staff salaries, food by the Return of Title IV Funds guidelines.
transcripts are required before financial aid Aid Office.
service management, and commitments to new (See Academic Section for the academic record
will be disbursed. Failure to submit these students. Registration is considered a contract consequences of withdrawal and the process for Any funds other than Title IV funds will be
transcripts will result in loss of financial binding the students and their parents for official withdrawal from the college.) refunded in the following order: state funds,
aid. charges for the entire semester. The college will, outside donors, institutional funds and cash to
If the financial aid package exceeds direct costs
however, allow a reduction in charges through the student. The amount of the refund cannot
For Fall Semester (tuition, room, board, and course related fees), a exceed the amount of the original award/
the first four weeks of the semester in certain student may receive a refund from the Business
Advanced tuition payment - (a) $250 for cases. disbursement.
Office. Financial aid packages generally can
incoming residential students payable A student who drops below 12 credit hours exceed direct costs only if the students secures Mars Hill College will then determine the
within three weeks of the date of acceptance after the end of four weeks from the date of a loan. Refunds resulting from excess financial institutional charges for the payment period.
for admission, (b) $150 for incoming non- registration will be charged the full semester’s aid will not be issued until ALL financial aid Typical institutional charges are tuition, fees,
residential students, and (c) $150 for continuing charges. funding has been received by the college. room, board or books and supplies that students
students. The advanced tuition payment is fully must purchase from the school. A student
refundable to incoming students until May 1. A student who withdraws from school because A student officially withdrawing from school may authorize the school to include any non-
of personal illness must obtain a statement should follow a specific withdrawal procedure institutional charges such as group health
For Spring Semester from a physician chosen by the college who initiated in the Student Life or the Admissions insurance, if it is required of all students and
recommends discontinuance. Refunds for Office. stays in effect.
Advanced tuition payment - (a) $250 for certified medical withdrawals will be computed
incoming residential students payable within using the reduction schedule below. Return of Title IV Funds A student who misses two consecutive weeks
three weeks of the date of acceptance and (b) of class is reported to the Retention Office. If
$150 for incoming non-residential students. The A student suspended for disciplinary purposes Students who withdraw from school must notify the student cannot be contacted and does not
deposit is fully refundable to incoming students does not receive reductions and is liable for the Mars Hill College of their intent in writing. The return to class, an administrative withdrawal is
until December l. cost of the entire semester. withdrawal process will begin in the Student effected.
The Refund Policy as it pertains to federal aid Life or Admissions Office. Students must
Veterans recipients is subject to change as necessary to complete a withdrawal form to start the official Miscellaneous
remain in compliance with federal regulations. withdrawal process. A date of withdrawal will
Special payment arrangements will be made for be determined in order to return any Title IV Infirmary: Infirmary patients who require
students receiving educational benefits. Please The financial balance percentage due will be funds. If the student does not notify the school, personally prescribed drugs, other supplies, and/
contact the Business Office by July 1. computed on total charges for tuition, room and the midpoint of the semester will be used as or emergency transportation will be responsible
campus dining. In addition total fees and fines the official withdrawal date. If the student did for such charges.
Monthly Payment Plan are due. not notify the school because of circumstances Insurance: All full-time students are
Some students and their parents may be unable • Withdrawals during the first week (August beyond the student’s control, then the date automatically included in the $5,000 Blanket
to meet the preceding schedules of payments 24-30; January 11-17) result in a financial related to that circumstance will be used as the Accident Program. In addition, sickness
Mars Hill College Catalog 2005-06
6 7coverage is added on a waiver basis. The plan Residential Living Policies and Regulations Financial Aid Information Need-Based Aid
is required for all full-time students unless pamphlet apply to any student living in campus
The primary responsibility of meeting the Need-based aid is used to assist a student with a
waived by completing the college waiver form housing.
costs of college belongs to the student and the portion of his/her need up to but not exceeding
indicating other health insurance is in effect. A student to whom the Housing and Food student’s family. the direct cost of school.
The additional cost of the health insurance is Service Contract applies is liable for the
$200, $116 for second semester enrollees (rates academic year’s charges unless conditions of the 1. Mars Hill College understands that there
may change). The waiver must be completed and Examples of Need-Based Aid
Refund Policy are met. may exist circumstances that make it
returned to the Business Office no later than difficult for a student and his/her family to
September 1, 2003 (January 17, 2005 for second Federal
Food Services meet the entire cost of a college education.
semester enrollees). 1. Pell Grant - The Pell Grant is the base grant
All students living in campus housing are 2. Therefore, the Financial Aid Office at Mars
Returned checks: A fine of $30 is charged by in the Federal financial aid programs. For
required to purchase a board (meal) plan. Food Hill College participates in various need-
the Business Office for each “non-sufficient 2004–2005, full-time students with an EFC
services will provide a flexible access meal plan based, merit-based, and other aid programs
funds check” received from any student. Check of $3,850 or less are eligible to receive a
offering several options to students pending to help cover the difference between what
cashing privileges will be revoked after the first grant that will range from $400 to $4,050.
class status. Meal equivalencies are available at a student can afford to pay for college and
offense. The grant is lower for less than full-time
all food service facilities. the cost of college itself.
status.
Transcripts of academic record: A transcript FRESHMEN: (On Campus) The first step of the financial aid process begins
is an exact copy of a student’s permanent 2. Supplemental Education Opportunity
Blue Meal Plan, $1,512: 19 meals per week when a student completes the Free Application
academic record at the time it is issued. Grant (SEOG) - This grant is a supplement
with $50 Bonus Bucks1 for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA
One official transcript will be provided free. to the Pell Grant. Awards are up to $2,000
Bronze Meal Plan, $1,626: 15 meals per week may be obtained from a high school counselor’s
Additional and/or subsequent copies will cost and are limited to those students with the
with $150 Bonus Bucks office, on the World Wide Web at www.fafsa.
$6 (faxed requests $8) each after termination of greatest need.
ed.gov, or from the Financial Aid Office at Mars
enrollment at the college. No official transcript SOPHOMORES/JUNIORS: (On Campus)2
Hill College. The FAFSA provides the Financial 3. Work-Study - Students are given awards
may be issued to or for a student who is Blue Meal Plan
Aid Office with a vast amount of information to work on campus. Students must apply
indebted to the college until such indebtedness Bronze Meal Plan
including the Expected Family Contribution and interview for a job. A check will be
(tuition, fees, various fines, and all loans) has Gold Meal Plan, $1,480: 10 meals per week
(EFC). The EFC is the result of an elaborate issued each month as the student works the
been paid or satisfactory arrangements have with $150 Bonus Bucks
formula that includes the parents’ income and required hours. Awards are up to $1,500
been made with the Business Office. Official
SENIORS: (On Campus) assets (for dependent students) and the student’s and are limited to those students with the
transcripts are released only upon the written
Blue Meal Plan income and assets (for all students). By taking greatest need.
request of the student to the Registrar’s Office.
Bronze Meal Plan the Cost of Attendance (Direct Costs plus 4. Perkins Loan - This is a subsidized loan
Gold Meal Plan Indirect Costs) and subtracting the EFC, the
On-campus Residence Requirement for high need students. The pool of money
Lion’s Plan, $975: 7 meals per week Financial Aid Office determines the student’s
The college recognizes the educational benefits for this aid is limited. The student must
1
Bonus Bucks are restricted to food purchases Federal financial need. The cost of attendance complete a Promissory Note and have
to be derived from living on campus; therefore, for each individual student can be obtained
only and must be used during the semester entrance counseling. Repayment begins
all freshman and sophomore students must purchased. These dollars can be used in all food from the Financial Aid office.
live and eat on campus unless they are living nine months after the student drops below
service facilities. Balances are not transferable
at home with parents or legal guardians, are between semesters and are not refundable. half-time, withdraws or graduates. At
21 years of age, are veterans of 180 or more that time, the student must complete exit
consecutive days of military service, or are
2
Juniors who choose to live in the Dickson- counseling as a reminder of his/her rights
Palmer Apartments may opt for the 7-, 10-, 15- and responsibilities as a borrower of the
married.
or 19-meal plan. Perkins Loan Program.
Students who reserve a room on campus must
sign a Mars Hill Housing Contract and Food Food Service Facilities 5. Subsidized Stafford Loan - This loan is
Service Contract. The term of the contract is subsidized (the federal government pays
for the full academic year. The provisions of Pittman Dining Hall the interest while the student is enrolled
the contract and the information included in Lion’s Den Snack Bar in at least six hours). Freshmen, transfers
the Mars Hill College Student Handbook and College Street Ice Cream and Soda Shop and first time borrowers must complete
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8 9a Master Promissory note and entrance score. Awards are for four years. Students suspended until such time as the student brings tax forms as well as his/her parents’ tax forms
counseling. The loan will be credited must maintain a 3.0 GPA. The initial award his/her grade point average back to the standard. if the student is dependent. Approximately 40
to a student’s account approximately 30 will be changed if the student’s housing - 45% of all financial aid applicants are selected
Honor scholars who transfer from Mars Hill
days into the semester if the student is a status changes (i.e., student moves from on- for verification. You will not receive any Federal
College and subsequently return will no longer
first time borrower at Mars Hill College. campus housing to off-campus). financial aid or participate in work-study until
be eligible to receive the honor scholarship.
Repayment begins six months after the you complete the verification process.
2. Leadership and Mars Hill College Awards Merit awards for students who transfer from
student drops below half-time, leaves
- These awards are for incoming students Mars Hill College and subsequently return will Books - Books are part of the indirect cost
school or graduates. At that time, the
with at least a 2.5 GPA and an 900 SAT be determined by their transfer grade point of school. The Financial Aid Office will assist
student must complete exit counseling
score. Awards are for four years. Students average or last grade point average at Mars Hill students with direct costs only. Students must
as a reminder of his/her rights and
must maintain a 2.0 GPA. The initial award College prior to transfer. make their own arrangements to pay for books.
responsibilities as a borrower of the
will be changed if the student’s housing Enrollment Status - Students who are enrolled
Stafford Loan Program.
status changes (i.e., student moves from on- full time and then drop to less than full time
campus housing to off-campus). Non-Need-Based Aid will have their financial aid award revised or
State
3. Honor Scholars Program - Potential honor Federal reduced.
6. North Carolina Contractual Grant - This
grant is used to assist North Carolina scholars are invited to Mars Hill College 1. Unsubsidized Stafford Loan - This loan has Residency - If your residency status changes
residents with need. There is a limited to interview for scholarships that will the same criteria as the Subsidized Stafford (you move from off-campus to on-campus or
amount of money. The grant amounts will qualify them to participate in the honor Loan except the student is responsible for vice versa), then you must notify the Financial
vary. scholars program. Invitations are based on the interest that accrues while the student Aid Office because your financial aid award
the minimum criteria of a 3.3 grade point is in school. must be adjusted.
7. North Carolina Student Incentive Grant average and 1050 SAT score. Recipients
- This grant is for high-need North Carolina of the Grayson, Marshbanks, Leo White,
2. PLUS (Parent) Loan - This is a loan that Payment of Awards - Financial aid awards for
residents whose FAFSA has been processed a parent may be eligible for to pay for a each semester will be credited to your student
and Church Leadership scholarships must
by March 15th. Awards are up to $700. The student’s educational expenses. Eligibility account for each specific term once all required
maintain a 3.2 grade point average and
awards are made by the state, and Mars is determined by the lender and is based paperwork is received by the Financial Aid
complete 35 hours of service-learning each
Hill College will receive notification. on the credit standing of the parent. Office.
semester. For information about the Honor
Repayment begins within 60 days after the
Scholars Program, see LifeWorks. Reapplication - Financial aid awards for the
Institutional final loan disbursement for the period of
next academic year are not automatic. All
4. Athletic and Performance Area Grants - enrollment for which the parent borrowed.
8. Mars Hill College Opportunity Grant - This recipients must reapply for aid each spring prior
These grants are determined by the coaches This loan will not automatically be added
grant assists students with need. Award to the academic year of attendance by filling out
of the individual sports and by the leaders to the student’s financial aid package, and
amounts vary. the renewal FAFSA application.
of the various performance areas, such as must be requested by the parent.
clogging, band, choir, cheerleading, theatre Cancellation - The Financial Aid Office
Merit Based Aid and athletic training. State reserves the right to revise or cancel the award
Merit based aid is earned through special talent because of changes in your financial aid or
3. North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant
or academic achievement, and is awarded on A student who does not meet the minimum academic status. The submission of false or
- This grant is for eligible North Carolina
an individual basis. Merit based aid is awarded grade point average for merit awards will misleading information will also be considered
residents who are full-time students
with the expectation that a student maintains be placed on scholarship probation for the reason for immediate cancellation of your aid.
attending private colleges and universities
certain standards or performance goals. following semester. If, during the following Condition of Award - Federal, State and
in North Carolina. The anticipated award
semester, the student’s cumulative grade for 2005-06 is $1,800. Institutional grants committed in this award are
Examples of Merit Based Aid point average drops below the standard, yet conditional upon receipt of actual funds.
1. Presidential, Board of Trustees, Alumni the semester grade point average meets the Verification - A student’s FAFSA may be
standard, the student will continue on probation. Balance Due - The Business Office notifies
and Mars Hill College Scholarships - These selected for verification. In the verification students on a semester basis of their charges
scholarships are for incoming students If the student’s cumulative grade point average process, the student completes a verification
and semester grade point average continue and balances due. Parents and students may use
with at least a 3.0 GPA and a 1000 SAT worksheet and provides a signed copy of his/her the PLUS loan or one of the ten-month payment
below the standard, the scholarship will be
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