Introduction and Important Declarations

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this catalog is accurate and complete as of May 15, 2002. However, errors are possible, and changes such as the addition or cancellation of courses may occur during the academic year. The College reserves the right to correct errors in the catalog and to make changes in degree requirements, course offering regulations, and procedures as educational or financial considerations require. For the most up-to-date information, contact the appropriate department offices.

The requirements specified in this catalog apply to students who commence their studies at Ithaca College during the academic year 2002-2003 and who remain in continuous enrollment at the institution until they graduate. If requirements are changed, students may elect to comply with the new requirements or to remain under the requirements by which they are governed at the time of the change. The choice must be declared at the time of the student's graduation review with the registrar's office.

Students who change their major are bound by the regulations for their new major that are in effect the semester they officially begin studies in that program.

Students who withdraw and are subsequently readmitted are bound by program and degree requirements in force during the academic year in which they are readmitted. See the statement on return after suspension under "Academic Standards," p. 708.

Each student enrolled at Ithaca College may receive one copy of the Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog 2002-2003 without charge at the Office of the Registrar. Additional copies may be purchased at the College bookstore. Copies are on reserve in the Ithaca College library.

Discrimination

It is the policy of Ithaca College that discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or Vietnam veteran status will not exist in any activity, area, or operation of the College.

Photographs

Ithaca College and its representatives on occasion take photographs for the College's use in print and electronic publications. This serves as public notice of the College's intent to do so and as a release to the College of permission to use such images as it deems fit. If you should object to the use of your photograph, you have the right to withhold its release by filling out a form at the Office of the Registrar.