Spelman College Bulletin
2003-2005

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Central Telephone Numbers

College Switchboard (404) 681-3643 (available 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday)
Office of Admission and Orientation Services only 1-800-982-2411

Mailing Address

350 Spelman Lane, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

Internet Address

www.spelman.edu

Visitors

Visitors to Spelman College are welcome, and student guides are available (by appointment) when classes are in session. The administrative offices are open from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Accreditation

Spelman College is accredited to award Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, located at1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097. Spelman College is also an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Spelman College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, marital status, age, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation or disability (as stipulated in the Veterans Readjustment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act) in its admission and recruitment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and educational programs and activities. An equal opportunity employer, the College makes every effort to adhere to federal, state, and local employment guidelines.

About This Bulletin

The statements set forth in this bulletin are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. The Bulletin appears on-line at www.spelman.edu.

Spelman College has made every effort to present the information contained in this bulletin with factual accuracy. No responsibility is assumed by the College for editorial or clerical errors. While the provisions of this bulletin will ordinarily be applied as stated, Spelman College reserves the right to change any provision listed in this bulletin, including academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes and will be reflected on the College Bulletin’s web page. It is especially important to note that it is each student's responsibility to be aware of current graduation requirements for a degree program.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | FALL 2003

August 2003

4	Residence Halls open – upper-class students
16	Residence Halls open for all new and re-admit students
19	Parent Orientation New and re-admit student orientation
21	Registration for all new and re-admit students begins at 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
22	Registration for all new and re-admit students continues 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
26–27	Registration for upper-class students (including continuing education students)
27	Classes begin and add/drop period begins
29	Last day to Cross-Register at AUC Institutions

September 2003

1	Labor Day – Holiday
5	Last call for graduation application for May 2004
12	Last day for Spelman Women to register for credit/audit or to convert credit to audit or audit to credit at Spelman Last Day for Spelman Women to add/drop courses at Spelman
30	Payment due – deferred payment plan

October 2003

16–17	Mid-semester examinations
31	Last day for students to make up “I” for spring 2003 Final payment due – deferred payment plan Last day for Registrar’s Office to receive Summer School 2003 transcript Mid-semester deficiency grades due – Registrar’s Office

November 2003

7	Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” Forms due in Office of Undergraduate Studies on November 7^th After this date, a student who withdraws will receive a grade of “F”
3–21	Early registration for spring 2004; pick-up materials in Registrar’s Office October 31^st after 10:00 a.m.
4–21	Students may change/declare their Majors/Minors during Early Registration. Forms will be available only during this period in the Registrar’s Office
21	Course offering for fall 2004 due in Registrar’s Office
27–28	Thanksgiving – Holiday

December 2003

4	Last day of classes
4–5	Reading period
8–12	Final examinations
12	Semester ends
18	Major/Minor verification forms due in Registrar’s Office (December Graduates)

Legend I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal F = Failure

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | SPRING 2004

January 2004

12–13	Registration for all students
14	Classes begin and add/drop begins
16	Last day to register for credit/audit Last day to add/drop courses
19	Martin Luther King Jr. – Holiday

February 2004

27	File application for Domestic Exchange program Payment due – deferred payment plan

March 2004

5	Last day for students to make up “I” from fall 2003
4–5	Mid-semester examinations
8–12	Spring Break
15	Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
19	Mid-semester deficiency grades due – Registrar’s Office
31	Last day to withdraw from a course with “W.” Forms due in the Dean of Undergraduate Studies Office After this date a student who withdraws will receive a grade of “F” Final payment due – deferred payment plan

April 2004

5–23	Early Registration for fall 2004 Students may change/declare their Majors/Minors during Early Registration Forms will be available only during this period in the Registrar’s Office
7	Founders Day celebration
19–30	Summer School applications available in the Registrar’s Office
19	Good Friday – Holiday
28	Last day of classes

May 2004

3–7	Final examinations – absolute deadline for seniors to have incompletes and other deficiencies corrected
7	Semester ends
15	Baccalaureate Services
16	Commencement Services

Legend I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal F = Failure

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | FALL 2004

August 2004

14	Residence Halls open for all new and re-admit students
15	Parent Orientation New and re-admit student orientation
19–20	Registration for all new and re-admit students
22	Residence Halls open for upper-class students
23–24	Late registration for upper class students (including Continuing Education students)
25	Classes begin and add/drop period begins
27	Last day to Cross-Register at AUC Institutions

September 2004

6	Labor Day – Holiday
10	Last call for graduation application for May 2004 Last day to register for credit/audit or to convert credit to audit or audit to credit at Spelman Last Day to add/drop courses at Spelman
30	Payment due – deferred payment plan

October 2004

14–15	Mid-semester examinations
29	Last day for students to make up “I” for spring 2003 Final payment due – deferred payment plan Last day for Registrar’s Office to receive Summer School 2004 transcript Mid-semester deficiency grades due – Registrar’s Office

November 2004

1–5	Early registration for spring 2005
5	Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” Forms due in Office of Undergraduate Studies on November 5^th After this date, a student who withdraws will receive a grade of “F” Students may change/declare their Majors/Minors during Early Registration Forms will be available only during this period in the Registrar’s Office Course offering for fall 2005 due in Registrar’s Office
25–26	Thanksgiving – Holiday

December 2004

1	Last day of classes
2–3	Reading period
6–10	Final examinations
10	Semester ends Major/Minor verification forms due in Registrar’s Office (December Graduates)

Legend I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal F = Failure

Calendar subject to change. Please check the webpage for the most accurate information.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR | SPRING 2005

January 2005

10–11	Late Registration for all students
12	Classes begin and add/drop begins
14	Last day to cross register at AUC Institutions
17	Martin Luther King Jr. – Holiday
28	Last day to add/drop courses

February 2005

28	Payment due – deferred payment plan Mid-semester examinations begin

March 2005

1	Mid-semester examinations end
4	Last day for students to make up “I” from fall 2003
7–11	Spring Break
14	Classes resume at 8:00 a.m.
18	Mid-semester deficiency grades due – Registrar’s Office
25	Good Friday Holiday Last day to withdraw from a course with “W” Forms due in the Dean of Undergraduate Studies Office. After this date, a student who withdraws will receive a grade of “F”
31	Final payment due – deferred payment plan

April 2005

4–8	Early Registration for fall 2004
6–11	Founders Week Celebration
11	Founders Day Celebrated
18–29	Summer School applications available in the Registrar’s Office
27	Last day of classes
28–29	Reading period

May 2005

2–6	Final examinations – Deadline for seniors to have incompletes and other deficiencies corrected
6	Semester ends
14	Baccalaureate Services
15	Commencement Services

Legend I = Incomplete W = Withdrawal F = Failure

Calendar subject to change. Please check the webpage for the most accurate information.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Mission Statement

An outstanding historically Black college for women, Spelman promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts, and develops the intellectual, ethical, and leadership potential of its students. Spelman seeks to empower the total person, who appreciates the many cultures of the world and commits to positive social change.

Statement of Purpose

Spelman, a pioneer in leadership education for Black women, promotes academic excellence in the liberal arts. This predominantly residential, private college provides an academic climate that develops students’ intellectual and leadership potential. The College is a member of the Atlanta University Center consortium, and Spelman students enjoy the benefits of a small college while having access to the resources of the other four participating institutions.

The educational program at the College is designed to give students a comprehensive liberal arts background through study in the fine arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively and to improve their communicative, quantitative, and technological skills. The academic program prepares students for graduate and professional study as well as entry into the world of work. Spelman seeks to empower the total person. The College provides an environment that enables self-confidence, cultural enrichment, and spiritual wellbeing. This environment attempts to instill in students an appreciation for the many cultures of the world, a willingness to serve the community, and a sense of responsibility for bringing about positive social change.

Spelman offers an educational experience characterized by excellence. It reinforces a sense of pride and hope, develops character, and inspires the love of learning. The programs of the College rest on the expectation that the students, the community, and society at large will benefit from a liberal arts education. Spelman has been, and expects to continue to be, a major resource for educating Black women leaders.

The Statement of Purpose has been translated into a list of institutional goals and a list of behaviors that the Spelman College graduate should be able to demonstrate.

The institutional goals are these:

1. The College will continue to serve as a resource for educating Black women leaders.

2. The College will continue to maintain an environment of academic excellence that promotes optimal intellectual, cultural, ethical, spiritual, and physical development.

3. The College will continue to maintain an environment that nurtures self-confidence, pride, hope, strength of character, and a love of learning.

4. The College will continue to encourage students to appreciate the many cultures of the world, to serve their communities, and to commit to positive social change.

The list of behaviors encompasses three categories:

Intellectual Development

1. Recognize major concepts in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts.

2. Apply an interdisciplinary approach to learning.

3. Use diverse methods of scholarly inquiry.

4. Demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge in at least one academic discipline.

5. Demonstrate critical and creative thinking skills.

6. Demonstrate proficiency in communicative, quantitative, and technological skills.

7. Demonstrate standards of academic excellence.

Preparation for Graduate or Professional School and the World of Work

8. Demonstrate academic preparation and skills for specific professions and careers.

Personal Development

9. Demonstrate self-confidence and self-respect.

10. Demonstrate pride in her own culture.

11. Demonstrate a knowledge of those issues that have particular significance to Black women.

12. Apply a set of moral and ethical values as a guide to personal behavior.

13. Demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to the many cultures of the world.

14. Demonstrate a willingness to serve the community and a commitment to bringing about positive social change.

15. Demonstrate a love of learning.

16. Demonstrate leadership skills that can be used in community and world organizations, business, government, religion, education, etc.

17. Assess her own qualities, talents, skills, values, and interests.

COLLEGE HISTORY

Spelman, one of the nation’s most highly regarded colleges for women, was founded by Sophia B. Packard and Harriet E. Giles, two friends who were commissioned in 1879 by the Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society to study the living conditions “among the freedmen of the South.” Appalled by the lack of educational opportunity for Black women, the missionaries returned to Boston determined to effect change. On April 11, 1881, they opened a school in the basement of Atlanta’s Friendship Baptist Church with $100 provided by the congregation of the First Baptist Church of Medford, Massachusetts. The first eleven pupils, ten women and one girl, were mostly ex-slaves, determined to learn to read the Bible and write.

Totally dedicated, Misses Packard and Giles returned to the North in 1882 for more funds. At a church meeting in Cleveland, Ohio, they were introduced to Mr. John D. Rockefeller who emptied his wallet during the collection and questioned the two women’s intentions:

“You know,” he said, “there are so many who come here and get us to give money. Then they’re gone, and we don’t know where they are — where their work is. Do you mean to stick? If you do, you’ll hear from me again.”

Determined to succeed, the women took an option on an Atlanta site that had been used as barracks and drill grounds for federal troops during the Civil War. Sustained by their faith, Misses Packard and Giles worked diligently to gain additional financial support. Subsequently, title of the property was transferred to the Atlanta Baptist Female Seminary, and in February 1883, the school relocated to its new nine-acre site, which included five frame buildings with both classroom and residence hall space. In an effort to liquidate the debt, more than $4,000 was raised by the Black community, $3,000 by the Negro Baptists of Georgia, and another $1,300 from individual contributions. Other important gifts and contributions kept operating costs at a minimum. Teachers volunteered their services, and gifts of furnishings, supplies, and clothing were sent from the North. As enrollment steadily increased, the normal school curriculum was expanded to include sewing, cooking, millinery, and other preeminently practical subjects.

In April 1884 on the third anniversary of the founding of the school, Mr. John D. Rockefeller was indeed heard from again. Visiting the school with Mrs. Rockefeller, her sister and her mother, and Mrs. Lucy Henry Spelman, Mr. Rockefeller was enormously impressed with the seminary and settled the debt on the property. Later, the name of the school was changed to Spelman Seminary in honor of the Spelman family, longtime activists in the Anti-Slavery Movement.

In addition to stabilizing a tenuous financial situation, the Rockefeller gift established an interest and recognition that otherwise might have taken years to achieve. Financial support from new sources helped to broaden the school’s involvement in community, social, and church work. The Slater Fund, already underwriting the cost of teaching new trade subjects, provided the money to set up a printing department. The Spelman Messenger (1884), the first major publication, became an important instrument for disseminating practical information, especially for families in rural areas.

As the mushrooming enrollment taxed the school’s modest facilities, Mr. Rockefeller responded by donating funds for a magnificent $40,000 brick building, the first major construction on the Spelman campus. In 1887, Rockefeller Hall, named for its donor, was succeeded by another major building, Packard Hall. Completed in 1888, the building was dedicated to the work, vision, and self-sacrifice of Sophia Packard, who worked assiduously to acquire a state charter for the school. In 1888 the charter was granted, and the Board of Trustees officially expressed its gratitude by appointing Miss Packard as Spelman’s first president.

During the first 10 years, the school flourished with 800 pupils, 30 teachers, and property valued at $90,000. Harriet E. Giles succeeded Sophia Packard and served as president of Spelman for the next 18 years, a period marked by maturation and progress. The Seminary conferred its first college degrees in 1901. A year later, the Seminary celebrated its 25th anniversary as an institution that had filled a spectrum of needs for thousands of Black women — from grade school through college. Miss Giles’ death on November 12, 1909, marked the end of a remarkable era.

Lucy Hale Tapley was elected to the presidency in March 1910. Miss Tapley, who had worked with the founders for 20 years, proved a formidable leader for the times. The 17 years of her administration saw the school answer the challenges of a new century and gradually move away from the concept of an all-purpose academy. When the public sector began to provide educational opportunities for Black children, Spelman concentrated on higher level offerings as the Board of Trustees voted to discontinue the elementary school in 1927.

Spelman’s brisk and positive president believed that training teachers constituted the most efficient use of the school’s resources, and with the help of the Rockefellers, she acquired the facilities to strengthen the program offering elementary and secondary education, and home economics courses. On June 1, 1924, the name of the school was officially changed to “Spelman College.”

Within a 10-year period, four major buildings were erected. Sisters Chapel, named in honor of Laura Spelman Rockefeller and her sister Lucy Maria Spelman, was the crowning achievement of Miss Tapley’s administration. The building, with a seating capacity of 1,050, still remains one of the largest in the Atlanta University Center. Miss Tapley resigned in June 1927 and was named President Emerita.

Florence Matilda Read, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, was elected president, effective September 1, 1927. As a condition of her acceptance, Miss Read requested that Spelman establish an endowment fund and use the interest to help defray the cost of operations. The trustees used her request to solicit funds that eventually totaled more than $3,000,000. By 1930 Spelman had become one of only six Black colleges to hold membership in the American Association of Colleges and by 1932 had received an “A” rating from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

One of the most significant events in the College’s history was the signing of the Agreement of Affiliation between Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Atlanta University in April 1929. The agreement set up a university system in which Spelman and Morehouse served as undergraduate institutions and Atlanta University as the graduate school. Eventually, Morris Brown and Clark Colleges joined the affiliation in 1957, the Interdenominational Theological Center in 1959, and the Morehouse School of Medicine in 1983. The largest consortium of Black colleges was ultimately renamed the Atlanta University Center (AUC).

In 1929 the nearly unique system strengthened the schools by an interchange of facilities, faculties, students, and curricula. The addition of Atlanta University as the graduate school gave the undergraduate institutions immediate access to graduate facilities in an era when Blacks were still denied entrance to southern universities. Under the new system, Spelman’s high school division was turned over to Atlanta University and thereafter operated as the Atlanta University Laboratory School.

A little more than a year after the Agreement of Affiliation had been signed, the General Education Board, a Rockefeller agency, donated the funds for a magnificent library for the collective use of members and prospective members of the new university system. Designed by James Gambrell Rogers (architect for Yale, Northwestern, Cornell, et al.) and strategically located on the Atlanta University campus between Spelman and Morehouse, the new structure was completed in 1932 and later was named for Trevor Arnett, chairman of Spelman’s Board of Trustees and a distinguished administrator.

During the 1930s and 1940s, Spelman continued to strengthen its core curriculum, but there was a noticeable emphasis on the arts because exclusionary practices in the South denied Blacks cultural exposure. In most instances, Spelman gave its students their first real exposure to the fine arts, especially in music, art, drama, and dance.

World War II helped to alleviate some of the traditions of discrimination. As an integral part of the war effort, Spelman allowed the Army to use Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Building as Branch #7 of the Army Administration School. During its operation, nearly 1,500 soldiers were graduated from the school. Spelman graduates served in the WAC (Women’s Army Corps) and the Army Nurses Corps as camp librarians and in the American Red Cross, government, and industry.

At the end of the war, after a thorough survey of the school, the prestigious American Association of Universities, an elite organization of graduate schools, placed Spelman on its approved list of colleges and universities, a recognition which was tantamount to giving qualified Spelman women access to the best graduate schools in America. By the end of 1947, only seven Black schools had met the association’s requirements, and three of the schools were in Atlanta: Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Atlanta University.

On July 1, 1953, an enormously productive and distinguished career ended when Florence Read retired as president of Spelman. Named President Emerita, she was succeeded by Dr. Albert E. Manley, who had been dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at North Carolina College in Durham since 1946.

A graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, Dr. Manley earned his Ed.D. at Stanford University. He was the first Black and the first male to serve as president of Spelman College. From the first day of his administration, Dr. Manley demonstrated his belief that women were as capable of leadership as men and that for such leadership to be effective, it must be backed by knowledge. He emphasized the achievement of excellence in all aspects of life.

As opportunities for Black women increased, Spelman women were encouraged to enter the fields of medicine, law, international affairs, engineering, business, and industry. They were prepared and encouraged to enter the best graduate and professional schools in the country. Although the decade of the 1960s severely tested all institutions of higher learning and threatened the continuity and purposes of the predominantly Black colleges, Spelman’s strong emergence from those challenges attests to the quality of its leadership and the fiber of the whole college community.

The Albert Manley administration created opportunities for students to travel and study abroad, encouraged leadership training, developed an effective student government association, and strengthened the tradition of excellence in the fine arts. A new fine arts building, named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was built to house the departments of drama, music, and art. As the College continued to grow, three new dormitories were built and classroom buildings were renovated or updated to meet the demands of an expanding curriculum.

When Dr. Manley retired in 1976, Dr. Donald M. Stewart became the sixth president of the College. Dr. Stewart, with the A.B. degree from Grinnell, the A.M. degree from Yale, and the M.P.A. and D.P.A. from Harvard, brought new strengths and experiences to the Spelman presidency. He provided leadership as Spelman women were educated to face broader opportunities and more complex responsibilities.

During his tenure, Dr. Stewart continued Spelman’s long tradition of academic excellence. By establishing a full-fledged chemistry department and by strengthening its General Education requirements, Spelman broadened its majors and added career oriented minors. A writing workshop was initiated to help students improve their thinking and writing skills. To further enhance the academic environment, the Comprehensive Writing Program, the Honors Program and the Women’s Research and Resource Center were developed.

A Continuing Education Program, which began with noncredit courses, was instituted for the nontraditional student. This program now includes credit and noncredit courses and a Human Services major.

As technology was thoroughly integrated into the campus life, computer literacy was required for students, and there were ongoing workshops for the faculty. Computer Science was also initiated as a major and minor course of study.

Two new buildings were erected on the campus. Designed to support the belief that education continues outside the classroom, a new residence hall was formally dedicated as the Donald and Isabel Stewart Living-Learning Center in 1986. It became the site of many lectures, forums, discussion groups, and other educational activities.

The other building, the Academic Computer Center, originally housed a mainframe computer for teaching, and a terminal room that contained terminals and microcomputers that accessed the Atlanta University Center computer via a Local Area Network.

The Women’s Studies Program, also initiated under the Stewart Administration, offered courses in Women’s Studies, presented conferences and symposia, and published a journal.

On April 11, 1981, Spelman College celebrated a full century of service to women who achieve. It offered majors in 26 fields as well as special prelaw and premedical sequences. Career programs and placement services helped students to identify graduate or professional schools or job opportunities most suited to their talents and training. Five years later in December 1986, Dr. Stewart ended his tenure to become president of The College Board. Dr. Barbara Carter, Vice President for Academic Affairs, served as Acting President during the interim (January 1987 – June 1987).

At the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees on April 25, 1987, Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole was selected as the first Black woman president of Spelman College, effective July 1, 1987. Dr. Cole, a former professor of anthropology at Hunter College and the Director of Latin-American and Caribbean Studies at the City University of New York, was educated at Fisk University, Oberlin College (B.A.), and Northwestern University (M.A., Ph.D.). Dr. Cole brought a wealth of scholarly achievement and demonstrated leadership to the College. The beginning of her administration was punctuated by a $20 million donation from Drs. William and Camille Cosby for the construction of the Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center. During her tenure, she positioned Spelman among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation and spearheaded the most successful major capital campaign in the history of the College. Under Dr. Cole’s leadership, Spelman received national and international recognition as she ushered in a new era of commitment to the community. Her personal and unshakable pledge to social awareness and activism inspired a generation to believe that the gift of education is not their own, but must be utilized for the greater community: “No one is free from the kind of community service that leads to both stronger communities and a just nation. Spelman was born for service.” With this philosophy, she established the Johnnetta B. Cole Institute for Community Service and Community Building as an integral part of life at Spelman College. After leaving Spelman, she served on the faculty of Emory University as the Distinguished Presidential Scholar in Anthropology, Women’s Studies and African-American Studies, and in 2003 she became the 14th president of Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Dr. Cole was succeeded by Dr. Audrey Forbes Manley, the first Spelman alumna to hold the office of President. Former Deputy Surgeon General and Acting Surgeon General of the United States, Dr. Manley began her tenure as president on July 1, 1997. As the eighth president of the College, Dr. Manley focused on positioning Spelman for success well into the next century. Spelman continued to be ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. In 1998, the College was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor society. Spelman is now one of only four HBCUs to have such a chapter. The College has also been accepted as provisional members of the NCAA Division III in basketball, volleyball, cross country, track and field, and tennis. Construction of the new $30.8 million Science Complex and the renovation of MacVicar Hall were completed.

The campaign to restore and renovate historic Sisters Chapel is underway. The Spelman College Strategic Plan, A Blueprint for the Future, has been designed to provide direction for the future of the College. The Plan addresses the quality of living and learning in the college community, enhancement of the technological infrastructure, geographic expansion, community revitalization, and realization of the philanthropic potential of alumnae.

In the spring of 2002, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum was appointed the ninth President of Spelman College. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Tatum was the Acting President of Mount Holyoke College. Dr. Tatum is a scholar, teacher, author, administrator, and clinical psychologist with expertise in race relations and racial identity formation.

Building on Spelman’s distinguished history as the premier liberal arts college for women of African descent, Dr. Tatum’s administration will continue the College’s mission with a focus on maintaining academic excellence, developing leadership, improving the infrastructure, increasing the visibility of our achievements, and providing exemplary customer service. This five-point plan is embodied in its slogan: Spelman ALIVE.

Like their leaders, Spelman women are outstanding in many fields, and their achievements attest to the quality of the institution. With its rich heritage and high standards, the College will continue to provide a first-rate liberal arts education for its students in an environment of excellence.

Campus Facilities

The College campus consists of more than 32 acres and 23 buildings on the west side of Atlanta about a mile and a half from the downtown area.

Rockefeller Hall (1886) is the administration building. In addition to the major administrative offices, it contains Howe Memorial Hall, formerly the school’s chapel, given by Dr. William Howe of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in memory of his wife.

Packard Hall (1888), named for the senior founder of the school, Miss Sophia B. Packard, was renovated in 2003 and houses administrative offices including Admission, Financial Aid, and the Registrar’s Office.

Giles Hall (1892 and renovated in 1996), named for Miss Harriet E. Giles, is the home of the social sciences and provides offices and classrooms. It also houses the Honors Program, Learning Resources Center and the Fine Arts computer graphics laboratory.

Morehouse-James Hall, Morgan Hall, MacVicar Hall and Reynolds Cottage were completed in 1901. Morehouse-James Hall is a dormitory for students. Morgan Hall contained the College’s dining rooms and also served as a dormitory; however, it was destroyed by fire in 1970. It stood where the Albert E. Manley College Center now stands. MacVicar Hall houses the Women’s Health Center, the Office of Counseling Services, and living facilities for the resident nurses and students. Remodeled in 1996, Reynolds Cottage is the president’s residence.

Upton Hall (1904) provided housing for faculty members. It now houses the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Network, the Office of Community Service and the Bonner Scholars program.

Bessie Strong Hall (1917 and renovated in 2003) serves as a student residence hall and houses the WISDOM center.

Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Building was completed in 1918 in response to the demand for better facilities for training domestic science teachers. Money for the building and equipment was given by Mr. John D. Rockefeller as a memorial to his wife. In 1930, the Spelman Nursery School, now the Marian Wright Edelman Child Development Center, began with facilities on the ground floor of the building. It also provides student living facilities.

Tapley Hall, the science building erected in 1925 and named for Miss Lucy Hale Tapley, is a three-story brick building that contains science laboratories, offices, and classrooms.

Sisters Chapel, dedicated in May 1927 by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., in honor of his mother and aunt, contains an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,050 and the Harreld James Organ, a three-manual Holtkamp organ of 53 ranks. This organ was installed in April 1968. In 1942 the Alumnae Association donated chimes for the Chapel.

Chadwick Hall, formerly the Leonard Street Orphans Home built in 1936, was acquired by Spelman in 1945 from Atlanta University and used as a residence hall until its demolition in 1986.

The Florence Matilda Read Health and Recreation Building was completed in July 1951. It contains the main gymnasium, offices and lounges, a swimming pool, bowling alleys, dance studios, a corrective gymnastics room, game rooms, lockers, and showers.

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall, a residence hall, was built in 1952 with funds given by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Fine Arts Building (1964) was made possible by a grant from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and given in memory of Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. It houses the departments of art, music, and drama.

Dorothy Shepard Manley Hall, a residence hall built with a federal loan from the Housing and Home Finance Agency, was completed in 1964. On November 13, 1964, the Board of Trustees voted to name it Dorothy Shepard Manley Hall in recognition of Mrs. Manley’s assistance in the planning of the furnishings for the residence hall. It was formally named on March 15, 1965.

Named to honor Miss Clara Howard of the first High School graduating class and Mrs. Claudia Harreld of the first College graduating class, the second stage of a fourstage residence complex, Howard-Harreld Hall, was completed in September 1968.

During the third stage, the Sally Sage McAlpin Hall, named in honor of Mrs. McAlpin then Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, was built. A College Center, completed in 1973 and named Albert E. Manley College Center by the Board of Trustees, houses the Alma Upshaw Dining Room, the Lawrence J. MacGregor Board Room, administrative and student government offices, the snack shop, the commuter student lounge, and two concourses — Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.

The College Bookstore and the College Mail Center, originally located in the Manley College Center, are now housed in a separate facility, which was completed in 1988.

The residential complex was expanded when the Donald and Isabel Stewart Living-Learning Center opened in the fall of 1983. In addition to housing 198 students, the building includes a large meeting room and quarters for visiting lecturers, scholars, and artists.

The Academic Computer Center, dedicated in April 1985, is a two-story structure containing computer laboratories, faculty offices, a study area, and classrooms, including one electronic classroom and a standard classroom with a mini-lab and personal computers that provide Internet access.

The Living-Learning Center II opened September 1, 1989. The Center houses 200 students and provides conference facilities for on-campus and off-campus organizations.

Donated by Drs. Camille and William (Bill) Cosby, the Camille O. Hanks Cosby Academic Center, dedicated in February 1996, provides classrooms and laboratories for students studying in the humanities. It houses several interdisciplinary programs, departments and offices for faculty in English, history, philosophy, religion and modern foreign languages. The Center also features an auditorium, an art museum, a museum shop, the Spelman College archives, the Ennis Cosby Reading Room, educational media, the Writing Center, and the Women’s Research and Resource Center.

In 2000, the College opened the doors of its new $33.9 million state-of-the-art science center, which was dedicated in 2002 as the Albro-Falconer-Manley Science Center. A site for intellectual exchange and scientific creativity, the Center is designed to be student-friendly, promote interaction between students and faculty, and attract those outside of the scientific community and College. Designed to foster interdisciplinary learning, the building accommodates current research and teaching practices and supports the use of technology in teaching for the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics as well as curriculum-based programs in Environmental Science and Engineering. Departmental offices, as well as offices for special support programs that enhance the infrastructure of teaching and research, are located in the facility.

Affiliation in the Atlanta University Center

Spelman is one of five institutions that constitutes the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of Black higher education in the world. Cooperation among the affiliated institutions takes many forms, including joint use of the Robert W. Woodruff Library and cross-registration among the undergraduate institutions. Each school retains independent boards of trustees, administrative offices, faculty, student body, buildings, campus, and endowment, allowing Spelman to enjoy the benefits of a small liberal arts college while having access to the resources of a major university center.

A Board of Directors sets priorities for the Atlanta University Center, and the Executive Director, the chief operating officer of the Center, reports to the Council of Presidents, composed of the presidents of each of the Center institutions.

Library Facilities

Spelman College, along with the other Atlanta University Center institutions, shares the center-wide Robert W. Woodruff Library, located near the campus. This three-level facility contains approximately 1,476,497 volumes with space for additional growth. This facility also houses media, curriculum materials, and academic and administrative data processing centers.

The Atlanta University Center’s library is rich in resources for African-American studies. The Archives and Special Collections from the Trevor Arnett Library and several of the individual campuses include the Henry P. Slaughter Collection on Negro Life and Culture, the Countee Cullen Memorial Collection of materials on art, theatre, music, and manuscripts, the Thayer Collection of letters, pamphlets, books, coins, and other memorabilia associated with Abraham Lincoln, the College Language Association Collection, the Vivian Henderson Collection, the papers of the Southern Regional Council on the Commission on Interracial Cooperation, and many other prominent collections.

Other specialized collections include the Interdenominational Theological Center’s collection of books and other materials on the Negro church in America, the Atlanta University Negro Collection of paintings, sculptures, and prints, and the Phelps Stokes Collection of African Art and the institutional records of Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morris Brown, Spelman, and Morehouse Colleges.

The Robert W. Woodruff Library also provides computerized access to its holdings, curriculum of books, interlibrary loan and access to a large variety of electronic and online databases.

To facilitate study and research, the Library seats 1,500 persons, has a separate special collections area and reading room, 10 conference and seminar rooms, a closed reserve reading room, 136 individual research carrels, and 468 open study carrels distributed throughout the three levels of the well-lighted and air-conditioned building. A highly competent staff of librarians and paraprofessionals are available to provide quality services and to readily assist users during the library’s 87 hours of operation each week.

Women’s Research and Resource Center

In July 1981, Spelman College was the recipient of a grant from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation to establish a Women’s Center, the first of its kind on a historically Black college campus. The major components of the Center, now located on the second floor of the Cosby Academic Center, are curriculum development in Women’s Studies, especially the Comparative Women’s Studies major and minor, research on Black women and community outreach to women. The Women’s Center also manages the Spelman College Archives.

ADMISSION

Spelman College Policy Statement

As a historically Black college for women, Spelman seeks to admit academically talented students with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Spelman enrolls students from diverse social, cultural, ethnic, economic, geographic, religious and experiential backgrounds. Admission decisions at Spelman are driven by the institution’s recognition of the value of a diverse student body. Spelman admits students whose academic and personal profiles indicate they will be productive members of the Spelman community. Additionally, these students are well prepared to meet the challenges of a rigorous curriculum. The College admits students whose academic performance indicates that they will be enriched by the Spelman environment. The College enrolls women without regard to race, creed, physical or learning challenges.

Criteria for Admission

Spelman admits first-year and transfer students for the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science Degree programs. Minimally, a candidate for admission must have 15 or more units (grades 9–12), with at least 12 in academic subjects. Spelman’s admissions process is competitive. Most students admitted to Spelman will have the following academic high school units:

English	4 units
Mathematics (With at least Advanced Algebra with Trigonometry or Pre-calculus)	3–4 units
Science with Lab	3–4 units
Foreign Language	2–3 units
History/Government	3–4 units

Most students admitted to Spelman have a “B” or better average in advanced, honors, advanced placement, and/or international baccalaureate courses.

Additional minimal requirements include a minimum average of “C” or better in academic subjects. Specific minimum course requirements include 4 units of English, 2 units of science (1 lab), 2 units of foreign language, and 2 units of mathematics. Students admitted to Spelman will present credentials that exceed the minimum requirements.

All applicants must take either the Scholastic Aptitude Test I (SAT I) or the American College Test (ACT). Spelman will waive test requirements for transfer students who have completed at least one year (30 semester hours) of full-time study at an accredited college or university.

First-Year Admission

First-year applicants are admitted for the fall semester only. Students may enter Spelman under one of the plans outlined below:

Joint Enrollment

The Joint Enrollment Program offers qualified high school seniors the opportunity to take first-year level courses at Spelman while enrolled in an Atlanta metropolitan high school. All credits earned in this program may be used to fulfill degree requirements at Spelman. Upon written request and payment of the required fee, the College will issue transcripts to high schools, colleges, and universities for possible transfer credit.

Students may apply for the Joint Enrollment Program after completing the 11th grade. Students who would like consideration for admission to the program should contact the Spelman College Office of Admission and Orientation Services and their high school counselors during their junior year of high school and complete the application for admission indicating Joint Enrollment status. Students must request approval from their high school counselors.

Applicants for Joint Enrollment must submit their SAT I or ACT scores, their most recent high school transcript, two letters of references from teachers, and a recommendation from their high school counselors by the application deadline.

Students who attend an Atlanta public school must meet the criteria set by the Atlanta Board of Education and the State Department of Education to participate in the program.

Early Admission

The Early Admission Program offers qualified high school juniors the opportunity to enroll into Spelman at the end of their 11th grade year. Spelman will admit, as regular first-year students, a limited number of students with outstanding records at the end of their junior year in high school. Early admission students will seek their high school diplomas from their secondary schools after completing their first year at Spelman. A personal interview is required for all early admission candidates.

Early Action

Under this plan, the College admits academically outstanding high school students early in their senior year. In addition, it permits early notification for those outstanding students who identify Spelman as their first-choice college.

Regular Decision

Admission to Spelman is selective and competitive. Most applicants exceed minimum eligibility requirements. All Regular Decision applicants must meet the deadlines outlined below.

First-Year Admission Deadlines

Joint Enrollment

Application Deadline: February 1 of grade 11

Decision Notification: April 1

Confirmation Deposit: May 1*

Early Admission

Application Deadline: February 1 of grade 11

Early Action

Application Deadline: November 15 of grade 12

Decision Notification: December 31

Confirmation Deposit: May 1*

Regular Decision

Application Deadline: February 1 of grade 12

Decision Notification: April 1

Confirmation Deposit: May 1*

*Amount of deposit due: $200 tuition

Application Procedures

First-Year Applicants

The application process consists of the following steps:

1. You must submit the completed application form, essay and a nonrefundable $35 application fee (personal check, cashier’s check, or money order), recommendations, official transcripts, and official test scores for admission consideration. We prefer you send all application materials in one packet, directly from your high school guidance office. However, you may send the application form, essay, and fee separately.

2. Your official high school transcript and secondary-school report form must come directly from your high school. We cannot accept transcripts sent by the student. Your transcript should include your grade point average (GPA) and/or class rank.

3. Send your SAT I or ACT scores directly to the Office of Admissions from the appropriate testing agency. However, we can make tentative admissions based on test scores included on your official high school transcript.

4. You must send all materials to the Office of Admissions, postmarked by the November 15 or February 1 deadline. In special cases, the College may request an art portfolio, music audition, or a personal interview. The Office of Admissions or appropriate department will notify you if we need any of the above mentioned items.

5. After admission and prior to registration, several deposits and a medical report are required.

International Applicants

In addition to the general requirements, students from other countries are asked to present a school-leaving certificate and, if English is not their native language, to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The recommended score for TOEFL is 500 for the Paper-and-Pencil version or 250 for the Computer version. Other factors will also be considered in determining admission.

International applicants must also demonstrate the ability to fulfill the financial obligations associated with matriculation in their college program. Financial assistance at Spelman for foreign applicants is limited.

Admission to Continuing Education – Gateway Program

The Gateway Program offers mature learners an opportunity to begin or complete college studies. To qualify for admission to Spelman College through the Gateway Program, an applicant should have been away from school or college for several years, be financially independent, and show evidence of having the potential to succeed academically.

Gateway Program students attend classes with traditional Spelman students. A Gateway Program student who wishes to earn a degree from Spelman College will need to enroll in some day courses to meet the requirements of her academic program.

A prospective participant may apply to the Gateway Program as a degree or a nondegree student. Nondegree status is appropriate for the woman who already has a college degree and wishes to enroll in credit courses because of her special interests or her need for certain skills, knowledge, or certification.

A nondegree student is part-time and unclassified. As a nondegree student, she may complete no more than one year of study. After completing a year, she must request approval to matriculate as a degree student or obtain permission from the Dean of Undergraduate Studies to continue in the nondegree status.

An applicant should submit the following information to the Continuing Education Office:

1. Completed application form, including essay.

2. Official transcript of the high school from which she graduated.

3. Official record of GED test scores, if she is not a high school graduate.

4. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions she has attended.

5. Two recommendations.

6. Application fee.

Advanced placement credits earned by entering Gateway students will be honored in accordance with College policy on Advanced Placement.

The application deadline for degree seeking students is the first Monday in April for admission in August of the same year. The deadline for nondegree seeking students is the second Monday in July for admission in August of the same year and the third Monday in October for January admission. First-time college students must meet the April deadline.

For information and application forms, contact

Dr. Pauline Drake
Dean of Continuing Education
Spelman College, Box 849
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399
404-270-5379

Transfer Admission

Transfer admission to Spelman College is competitive and selective. Transfer applicants must indicate a choice of major as specific requirements may vary by major. In some cases the College may require departmental approval for entry into a major. The College will not admit transfer students who have earned the equivalent of 90 or more semester hours. Transfer applicants must be in good standing and eligible to return to their previous institutions.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants must submit the following materials to the Office of Admission by February 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester enrollment:

1. The application form and the nonrefundable application fee of $35 (cashier’s check, personal check, or money order made payable to Spelman College).

2. An official copy of the high school record, including GPA and class rank and graduation date.

3. An official transcript from each postsecondary institution attended. Transfer applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, although most admitted applicants have earned grade point averages of 3.0 or higher.

4. Two recommendations from instructors (preferably teachers in the applicant’s intended academic major) at the last school attended.

5. SAT I or ACT scores, if transferring with less than 30 semester hours. Admission

Transfer Admission Deadlines

Fall Semester

Application due: February 1

Decision Notification: April 1

Confirmation Deposit: May 1*

Spring Semester (Transfer Applicants Only)

Application due: November 1

Decision Notification: December 1

Deposit: December 15*

*Amount of deposit due: $200 tuition

Spring Semester Applicants: Only transfer students who have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at other colleges by the November 1 application deadline may apply for the spring term. First-semester first-year students are not eligible to apply for transfer admission for the spring semester in their first year. The Office of Admission must receive all required materials by the November 1 deadline to insure notification by December 1.

Transfer Credit

The College will award transfer credit for comparable work in which the student has earned grades of “C” or better, provided that the institution at which the credit was earned is accredited by its regional accrediting agency.

The College Registrar evaluates the transcripts of incoming transfer students to determine course equivalents for general and divisional requirements. Department chairpersons evaluate transcripts of incoming transfer students to determine course equivalents for departmental requirements.

Students are required to take math and foreign language college placement examinations, if they do not transfer credit in those areas.

The College honors advanced-placement credits earned by entering transfer students in accordance with the College Policy on Advanced Placement.

The maximum allowance for credit earned at community or junior colleges is 60 semester hours.

Guest Applicants

A student in good standing with sophomore or higher status at another accredited college who wishes to earn Spelman credits toward a degree from her home institution may apply in the same manner as a transfer student. Additionally, a student must obtain, in writing, permission to enroll as a guest from her home institution. A student should have her proposed Spelman courses approved in advance by the home institution. Guests may enroll for one semester or one year. The Spelman Dean of Undergraduate Studies must approve any period longer than one year. A guest student may become a transfer student by applying for admission through the Office of Admission. The applicant is subject to all deadlines, policies, and procedures of the Office of Admission. She must submit a letter from her former college approving her change of status to transfer student.

Postbaccalaureate Applicants

Nondegree students who do not enter through the Continuing Education Program will be part-time and will have no other official classification.

A student may attend no more than one year as a nondegree student unless special permission is granted by the Spelman Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

Participation in college activities by nondegree students is limited to classroom activity. These students are exempt from student fees because they are not provided with the health services nor the cultural activities that these fees support.

Application for Reinstatement

A student who voluntarily elects to leave the College in good standing is eligible for reinstatement within a maximum of 10 years. For reinstatement, she must notify the Registrar in writing of her intention to resume her studies by November 1 for spring semester registration and by March 1 for fall semester registration. Upon reinstatement, the student is governed by the academic requirements and policies reflected in the Spelman College Bulletin for the academic year during which she is reinstated. The Academic Review Committee has the authority to establish conditions under which a student is reinstated.

Application for Readmission

A student who is dismissed from the College for failure to earn the minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average required for academic good standing (1.8 for first-year students) must apply for readmission. Readmission application deadlines are March 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester. Official transcripts showing all academic work attempted during absence from Spelman are required at the time of application.

A student is eligible to apply for readmission provided she has

1. Completed a leave of absence of at least two consecutive semesters;

2. Completed a minimum of four (4) liberal arts courses at an accredited college or university with a grade of “C” or better in each course;

3. Fulfilled any other requirements that were established by the Academic Review Committee, including the requirement to change major.

A student who is administratively withdrawn or suspended from the College is eligible to apply for readmission after she has fulfilled all requirements or sanctions established by the Academic Integrity Board, the Judiciary Board, the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the Academic Review Committee, or the Dean of Students.

A student who is dismissed more than once from the College for failing to meet the requirements for academic good standing, or for violating the code of conduct is not eligible for readmission.

Financial Aid Notification

The College will send tentative financial aid awards to applicants who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the posted deadlines. The Office of Student Financial Services will send these award letters within two weeks of receipt of the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Federal Processing Center, but not earlier than February 15.

Campus Housing

Upon admission to the College, students are sent housing applications. Those who desire campus housing must submit (a) $200 tuition deposit, (b) $100 housing deposit and (c) a housing application to the Office of Admission by the May 1 deadline. New students should submit the housing application and tuition and housing deposits at the same time.

Housing Confirmation Deposit: Housing assignments are made on a first come first serve basis with May 1 as the deadline. Students returning the housing and tuition deposits will receive their room assignments by June 20. Students should carefully review their housing contract and return it to the Office of Housing and Residence Life no later than July 1.

Special Accommodations: Students with special housing needs or accommodations should contact the Office of Disability Services.

First-Year Students: Most first-year students who submit required deposits by the published deadlines will receive top priority for on-campus housing. The Office of Housing and Residence Life makes assignments on an “as-available” basis to all other students.

Transfer Upper-Division Students: The College cannot guarantee housing to transfer, readmitted, or guest students. These students will receive room assignments as space becomes available and, in some instances, may not receive housing until August. Students who desire to live on campus are encouraged to submit a housing application along with the $100 housing deposit and the $200 tuition deposit to the Office of Admission as soon as possible.

Upper-Class Students: All currently enrolled upper-class students must apply for housing by paying a $100 deposit ($50 tuition, $50 housing) by March 31. They must also meet their financial obligation to the College by that date. After meeting this criteria, their names are entered into a computer-based lottery, which determines their housing status.

The Housing Lottery System: Housing for currently enrolled students is determined by a lottery system. Students interested in participating in the lottery should complete the following steps:

1. Clear any financial balance by March 31.

2. Submit a housing application by April 1.

3. Pay a $250 confirmation fee (cashier’s check or money order) to the Office of Housing and Residence Life by deadline noted in the materials that will be available in February of the spring semester.

EXPENSES AND PAYMENTS

The Schedule of Basic Fees as listed represents College charges. It does not include the cost of books and supplies, travel expenses, medical expenses other than health services provided by the College, and miscellaneous personal items that may be required. Basic tuition, fees, and room and board expenses are to be paid in full three weeks prior to registration day. Money for other expenses not classified as basic should be sent directly to the student and not to Spelman College.

Payments to the College for student tuition, fees, and room and board costs should be made in U.S. currency by cash, certified or cashier’s checks, and bank drafts or money orders made payable to Spelman College. The College also accepts payments made by Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Personal checks are not accepted for prior balances. Cash should not be mailed to the College. All payments, except housing and tuition deposits, should be addressed to

Spelman College
Cashier’s Office
350 Spelman Lane, SW
Campus Box 1705
Atlanta, GA 30314-4399

Students are responsible for providing current mailing addresses to the College.

The College reserves the right to adjust tuition, fees, and room and board costs and to revise pertinent College policies during the year should conditions so warrant.

Schedule of Basic Fees 2003–2004
First Semester	On-Campus Student	Off-Campus Student	Second Semester	On-Campus Student	Off-Campus Student
Tuition (12 to 18 credit hours)	$5,975.00	$5,975.00	Tuition (12 to 18 credit hours)	$5,975.00	$5,975.00
Student fees*	1,170.00	1,170.00	Student fees*	850.00	850.00
Room and board	3,812.50	—	Room and board	3,812.50	—
Dormitory tech fee	77.50	—	Dormitory tech fee	77.50	—
Other charges to be assessed at registration*			Other charges to be assessed at registration*
Senior fees	—	—	Course and laboratory fees	—	—
New student fees	—	—		$10,715.00	$6,825.00
Course and laboratory fees	—	—
	$11,035.00	$7,145.00	Total for year	$21,750.00	$13,970.00

*Student Fees 2003–2004
Per Semester	First	Second	Charges to be Assessed at Registration
Library	$ 170.00	$170.00	Senior fees (first semester senior year)
Computer	170.00	170.00	Graduation fee		$150.00
Testing	32.50	32.50	New student fees (first semester enrolled):
College Center	190.00	190.00		On-Campus	Off-Campus
Health	110.00	110.00	Matriculation	$ 20.00	$ 20.00
Student activities	125.00	125.00	Orientation	120.00	120.00
Cultural activities	52.50	52.50	Dormitory breakage deposit	30.00	—
Student insurance	320.00	—		$170.00	$140.00
	$1,170.00	$850.00
(These fees are optional if a student registers for less than six semester hours. However, this option does not apply to the student insurance fee.)			Course and Laboratory Fees: Charges for laboratory fees, private music lessons, and bowling and gold fees will be determined according to course registration and detailed on the student’s account when applicable.

Fees for 2004–2005 will be published in the on-line Bulletin at www.spelman.edu

Deposits

First-time Students Only

A student attending Spelman College for the first time is required to pay a $200 tuition enrollment confirmation deposit and a $100 housing confirmation deposit by May 1. These deposits are refundable in full if the Office of Admission receives written notification of the student’s intention to cancel her registration and/or housing reservation by June 1. After June 1, the deposits, including financial aid and scholarship awards, are nonrefundable for any reason.

Deposits for Returning Students

Off-campus students who desire to register for classes during the ensuing year must pay a $50 tuition deposit and a nonrefundable $150 enrollment confirmation deposit by June 1. These payments will be credited to the student’s account. If a student does not return to the College, the tuition and enrollment confirmation deposits will be forfeited. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the College before June 1.

Students who desire to register for classes during the ensuing year and live in housing provided by the College must pay a $50 tuition deposit and a nonrefundable $200 housing confirmation deposit. These payments will be credited to the student’s account. If a student does not return to the College, the tuition and housing deposits will be forfeited. If a student returns to the College but cancels her housing assignment, only the housing confirmation deposit of $200 will be forfeited. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to the College before June 1.

Semester Fees

Tuition: Full-time students registered for 12 to 18 hours are charged the basic tuition per semester. Part-time students registered for less than 12 hours will be charged $500 per hour. Full-time students registered for hours in excess of 18 will be charged $390 for each additional hour.

Music Fees for Private Lessons: Students taking private lessons in piano, violin, flute, clarinet, or voice are charged $110 for a half-hour lesson per week per one semester and $195 per two half-hour lessons per week per semester. Students taking private organ lessons are charged $120 for a half-hour lesson per week per semester.

Library Fee: This fee covers, in part, the use of the Robert W. Woodruff Library.

Bowling Fee: Students who register for a bowling class are charged $11 per course per semester.

Golf Fee: Students who register for a golf class are charged $35 per semester.

Laboratory Fee: Students who take courses at other colleges that require a laboratory fee will pay that fee to the respective colleges. The laboratory fee for physics, chemistry, and biology courses at Spelman College is $60 per course per semester.

Study Abroad Administrative Fee: The administrative fee of $250 per semester for a student studying abroad helps cover some of the additional administrative costs associated with studying overseas. These include, but are not limited to, billing, communication, informational sessions by programs and foreign universities, office costs associated with applications, financial aid packaging, orientation, preregistration, and reentry into Spelman.

Health Fee: The health fee covers medical services for minor illnesses treated at the College’s health services facility. It does not cover x-rays, special medication, surgery, and referrals to off-campus physicians.

Student Medical Insurance: This mandatory medical insurance program, which includes benefits for hospital, ambulance, and miscellaneous charges, is required for all students. The cost of this insurance is $320 per student per year, payable at the beginning of the first semester of each year. Students entering the College in the second semester of the academic year will be charged a prorated fee.

College Center Fee: This fee covers a portion of the operating cost of the Albert E. Manley College Center and the activities held in the building during the year.

Concert, Lecture, Movie, and Cultural Activities Fee: This fee covers, in part, the cost of providing the college community with visits from outstanding artists and lecturers, special movies, and other activities that contribute to cultural and educational development.

Computer Fee: This fee covers, in part, the use of the College’s academic computer systems.

Student Activities Fee: A portion of this fee is set by vote of the student body and covers activities such as student publications, dances, plays, contributions to charities, etc. The governing body of the Spelman Student Government Association makes allocations to the aforementioned activities.

Vehicle Registration Fee: Any vehicle using Spelman College’s parking facilities must be registered. One hundred and eighty (180) spaces in the College’s parking deck are available to sophomore, junior, and senior students residing in campus housing. These students may purchase parking permits on a first-come, first-served basis up to 180 spaces. Fees for resident parking must be paid in advance with cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Commuter students may use the College’s parking deck and must pay on a per visit basis. The following fees are effective:

Ÿ Resident Students: $700 per academic year with in and out privileges

Ÿ Commuter Students: A maximum of $3 per day with no in and out privileges

Ÿ Visitors: A maximum of $3 per day with no in and out privileges Parking charges will not be placed on students’ accounts, and payment arrangements should be made directly with AAA Parking, 350 Spelman Lane, Campus Box 305, Atlanta, GA 30314-4399, phone 404-270-5431.

Auditing Fee: Students desiring to audit courses will be extended this privilege upon receiving permission of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Department chairperson of the Department offering the course. Full-time students may audit without charge. Part-time students and persons not matriculating at the College are required to pay $140 per credit hour.

Testing Fee: The Office of Assessment administers various tests to all students during the year. The testing fee defrays a portion of the costs.

Dormitory Technology Fee: This fee covers the costs to provide cable TV service to all dormitories.

Room and Board: This charge provides for the use of residence hall space in accordance with the College calendar. Additionally, all resident students are required to sign a Residence Hall Housing contract and abide by its requirements. On-campus laundry facilities are provided for students. Residence hall space on the Spelman College campus does not provide adequate space for storing and preparing food; for this reason, all resident students are required to purchase their meals in the College dining room, which provides meals on a seven-day-per-week basis throughout the semester in accordance with the College calendar. Spelman College provides

1. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of offerings served cafeteria style;

2. An attractive, congenial atmosphere for dining;

3. The privilege for students to invite guests, faculty members, and staff to dine with them at a reasonable cost;

4. The opportunity to plan special occasions and programs in the dining hall around mealtime;

5. Special diets may be provided for those with documented medical conditions and;

6. A Student Welfare Committee consisting of students, faculty members, and staff who serve as a clearinghouse for problems related to food services.

Other Fees

Application Fee: A nonrefundable service charge of $35 is to be sent to the College with an application for admission.

Breakage Deposit: All dormitory residents must pay a breakage deposit of $30 at the time of their first registration and shall maintain such a balance until they graduate or withdraw from the residence hall. If the cost of the damages exceeds the amount of deposit, the total cost of repairs must be paid.

Duplicate Identification Card Fee: A fee of $10 is charged to students who request a replacement identification card.

Duplicate Meal Sticker: A fee of $5 is charged to students who request a replacement of their current meal sticker, if it is lost or stolen. In addition, a $10 charge is assessed for the duplicate I.D.

Commuter Meal Plan: A fee of $780 is charged per semester to students on this plan. It provides two meals a day, five days a week.

Late Registration Fee: A fee of $25 is charged to students who fail to obtain registration materials on the designated registration days listed in the College calendar for fall/spring. An additional fee of $10 will be charged to those students who begin registration but do not complete it by the time specified in the College calendar.

Late Early Registration Fee: A fee of $10 is charged to enrolled students who fail to register during early registration for their courses for the ensuing semester. The dates of early registration will be announced by the College.

Transcript Fee: A fee of $3 is charged for each copy of a transcript requested after the first copy. This fee must be paid in cash or by certified or cashier’s check, draft, or money order.

Drop/Add Fee: A fee of $2 is charged for each change made in a student’s course registration after the registration period.

Financial Aid

Students who anticipate receiving financial aid (grants, scholarships, and loans) are expected to submit all of the required and requested paperwork to the Office of Student Financial Services by March 15 to ensure the availability of funds during the registration period. Financial aid awards, such as scholarships, grants, and loans, are awarded on an annual basis; however, only one-half of the award is applied to the student’s account each semester. Financial aid funds are credited to the student’s account after the end of the drop/add period.

Students enrolled for 6 to 11 credit hours may receive a prorated portion of their financial aid awards (including scholarships awarded by Spelman College). Students registered for less than 6 credit hours will not qualify for any Spelman scholarships or any federal loan (i.e., Stafford, Perkins, Plus). State regulations that govern the HOPE Scholarship and Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant Program stipulate that a student must be enrolled on a full-time basis (at least 12 credit hours) to receive these funds.

Deferred Payment Plan

Should parents or students desire to defer payment of a portion of the basic charges for tuition, fees, room and board, the following plan is available:

Terms

1. Payment of one-half of all semester charges is due three weeks prior to the first day of registration of the first semester and the second semester.

2. The remaining balance is to be paid as follows:

Payment of an additional one-half of the outstanding balance by

1^st semester September 30

2^nd semester February 27

Payment of account in full by

1^st semester October 31

2^nd semester March 31

3. A deferred payment fee of $80 per semester is charged for this service.

A student who has not paid her account in full by the first day of registration will automatically be placed on this plan and charged the $80 deferred payment fee.

Special Stipulations

Students must pay in full all prior balances due the College to be eligible to register for the the current semester. In addition, at least one-half of the current semester’s charges must be paid to the College to satisfy the enrollment requirement. Students who fail to this obligation will not receive grades for the semester. Payments will be accepted in U.S. dollars only in the form of cash, certified or cashier's checks, drafts or money orders and/or financial aid, excluding the Federal Work-Study Award. The College also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express payments.

Each student must satisfy all financial obligations to the College in accordance with the Deferred Payment Plan in order to

1. continue matriculation the following semester,

2. apply for or retain campus housing the following semester in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Housing Contract,

3. participate in all college functions, and receive any official college documents, including transcripts and diplomas.

Refunds/Adjustments

A student who withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the College within the first 60 percent of the semester will receive an adjustment to her student account based on the following criteria: a percentage that represents the amount of time remaining in the semester, the total institutional charges assessed the student, and the Title IV financial aid applied to the student. The percentage that represents the amount of time remaining in the semester shall be determined by dividing the total number of the students uncompleted calendar days in the semester by the total calendar days in the semester. Total calendar days are calculated beginning with the first day of classes and ending with the last scheduled day of exams, including weekends but excluding scheduled breaks of five days or more and days of an approved student leave of absence or withdrawal. No adjustments will be made to a student’s account if the percentage representing the amount of time remaining in the semester is less than 40%.

The College will refund the amounts due from the College and the student to the appropriate Title IV program in the following order:

1. Unsubsidized Federal Stafford loans

2. Subsidized Federal Stafford loans

3. Federal Perkins loans

4. Federal PLUS loans

5. Federal Pell Grants

6. Federal SEOG Program aid

7. Other grants or loan assistance under Title IV

8. Other scholarships and grants

The College will assume the responsibility of making the appropriate refunds to the Title IV programs for overpayments received by the student, as well as overpayments received by the College. It is the responsibility of the student to (1) repay the overpayment in full to the College, or (2) enter into a repayment agreement with the College, or (3) sign a repayment agreement with the Secretary of the Department of Education within 45 days of the date the student withdraws from the College. Failure to repay the amounts of the overpayments will jeopardize the student’s eligibility for future Title IV financial assistance at the College, as well as other institutions of higher education.

Copies of the previously referenced calculations can be obtained from the College’s Office of Student Accounts.

Institutional Refund

A student who withdraws or takes a leave of absence from the College during the first 60 percent of the semester and does not receive any Title IV aid will receive an adjustment of her charges and institutional funds. This adjustment will be based on a percentage that is calculated by dividing the total number of days remaining in the semester by the total number of days in the semester (explained in section on Title IV Aid).

Credit Balance

A refund of credit balances will be made to all students who do not voluntarily submit written requests to have their credit balance held by the College for future charges.

For further information, contact

Controller’s Office, Student Accounts
Spelman College
350 Spelman Lane, S.W., Campus Box 1159
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
(404) 270-5163
or (404) 270-5161

FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Types of Financial Aid

The main sources for financial aid are (1) grants, (2) federal loans, (3) part-time employment, and (4) scholarships. Scholarships and grants are portions of the financial aid award that do not have to be repaid. They are made possible by special gifts and income from the College, various state programs, and the federal government.

Application Procedures

Any student who wishes to receive financial aid from any of the programs administered by the College must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Any first-year student who wishes to be considered for scholarships must send a completed Spelman College Application for Scholarships to the Office of Admissions and Orientation Services. Supplemental information will be required for some scholarship programs.

A continuing student must submit the FAFSA every year before March 15 to qualify for financial assistance. Receipt of financial aid in one academic year does not automatically result in approval and/or renewal for the next year.

When the FAFSA has been processed, the student will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR), and the College will receive an Institutional Student Information Record (ISIR) electronically. If the information on the FAFSA is incorrect or incomplete, the U.S. Department of Education cannot calculate the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number. Consequently, comments on Part 1 of the SAR will ask the student to confirm, correct, or add information in/ on Part 2 (the Information Request Form). Changes on Part 2 should be made according to instructions, and the SAR should be returned for reprocessing. The financial aid administrator can make the changes electronically to expedite the process. All information on the SAR must be correct before any awards are made, so every item in Part 2 should be checked carefully. Incorrect information will delay the processing of the financial aid application and may even prevent a student from receiving assistance.

Special Note: Parents of students applying for aid may be required to submit copies of their federal income tax returns and other additional information to the Office of Student Financial Services.

Transfer Students

Financial aid is not automatically transferred when a student transfers from one school to another. In order to qualify for financial aid at Spelman, the Financial Aid Office from the previously attended school(s) must send a Financial Aid Transcript (FAT) to the Spelman College Office of Student Financial Services. Otherwise, it will be difficult for a student to receive aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Transfer applicants must request a that duplicate StudentAid Report (SAR) be sent to the Spelman College Office of Student Financial Services before March 15 to be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.

Students Claiming Independent Status

A student who claims independent status must meet the criteria set by the U.S. Department of Education. A student can claim independent status if she is 24 years of age or older, has served in the United States armed forces, or has dependents. If a student has lived with her parents for any time during a given calendar year, the federal programs will expect “a parental contribution” for her educational expenses.

Financial Aid Eligibility

Spelman College adheres to the terms of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (as amended by Congress) that require institutions of higher education to establish minimum standards of “Satisfactory Progress” for students receiving financial aid. A student’s eligibility to receive financial aid from federal or state sources is verified upon the initial award. Subsequently, her grades are evaluated at the end of the spring semester to make sure that she has met the Spelman definition of satisfactory progress outlined here: A student has progressed satisfactorily if she has a cumulative grade point average (GPA) at or above the minimum cumulative GPA and she completes the required number of credit hours for the academic year.

Grade Point Average and Required Credit Hours

Class	Minimum Cumulative GPA	Minimum Completed Credit Hours*
First Year	1.8	24
Second Year	2.0	48
Third Year	2.0	72
Fourth Year	2.0	96
Fifth Year	2.0	120

*in addition to transfer credit

Maximum Time to Receive Financial Aid

A student can receive financial aid for up to 180 attempted credit hours. The grade symbols “F,” “W,” and “I,” repeated courses, transfer credits, and advanced placement credits will be included in this limit.

Eligibility Appeals

Appeals for financial aid and reinstatement of aid should be addressed to the Director of Student Financial Services. Documentation, such as an official transcript and a letter of explanation, must be provided to support the appeal. This appeal is separate from an Academic appeal.

Verification Policy

Verification, the process used to check the accuracy of the information that a student submits when applying for federal student aid, is regulated by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Student Financial Aid Programs Covered by Verification Are

Ÿ Federal Pell Grant

Ÿ Federal Family Educational Loans (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan, Federal Supplemental Loan, and the Federal Plus Loan)

Ÿ Need-Based Income Contingent Loan

Ÿ Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

Ÿ Federal Perkins Loan

Ÿ Federal College Work-Study

The Financial Aid Data to Be Verified Is Listed Below:

Ÿ Adjusted gross income (AGI) for the base year or previous year

Ÿ U.S. income tax paid for the base year or previous year

Ÿ Number of family members in the household

Ÿ Number of family members attending postsecondary educational institutions as at least half-time students and pursuing a degree, certificate, or diploma (not to include parents)

Ÿ Citizenship status

Certain Untaxed Income and Benefits for The Base Year Must Be Verified Also. They Include:

Ÿ Social Security benefits

Ÿ Veterans Administration benefits

Ÿ Child support

Ÿ Untaxed payments to IRA and/or Keogh plans

Ÿ Foreign income exclusion

Ÿ Earned income credit

The Verification Procedure Is As Follows:

Students selected for verification are sent verification letters, which must be completed, signed, dated, and returned to the Spelman College Office of Student Financial Services.

To ensure accuracy, the Office of Student Financial Services may review requested information, such as U.S. income tax returns (1040, 1040A, 1040EZ, W-2 forms), the SAR, the needs analysis (FAFSA), the nontax filer form, and untaxed income and benefits statements.

If the information on any of these documents conflicts with data reported on the FAFSA, additional documentation may be required.

How Need Is Determined

Spelman subscribes to the principle that the amount of financial aid granted to a student should be based on demonstrated need, which is the difference between the student’s cost of attending the College and the family’s ability to pay. FAFSA uses financial aid data (listed previously) to determine eligibility. Upon receipt of the financial information from the Department of Education, the Spelman College Office of Student Financial Services estimates the student’s need by subtracting the amount of the family’s contribution from the total estimated educational expenses of the student, including indirect expenses such as books, personal expenses, and transportation.

A Federal Pell Grant Index (EFC) is calculated on the FAFSA analysis and appears on the SAR. If the index number is 3,550 or lower, the student may be eligible for a grant. The Federal Pell Grant Index, which changes each year, is used to determine the amount of the Federal Pell Grant.

Even if the student is not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, she should contact the Office of Student Financial Services. The office may use the information on the SAR to determine eligibility for aid from other federal student aid programs.

Federal and State Need-Based Financial Aid Programs

Federal Work-Study Program (FWS)

This program permits students to work part-time at the College. Students with the greatest financial need are assigned jobs after all other sources of assistance have been applied.

Students enrolled half-time or more are eligible for job assignments. The rate of pay varies but is at least equal to the minimum wage set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

This federally funded grant program for undergraduates may be available to students with exceptional financial need (lowest EFC index numbers) who are Pell Grant recipients.

Federal Pell Grant

This federally funded grant program, authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1972, provides eligible students with a “floor” of financial aid to help defray the costs of post-secondary education.

Federal Perkins Loan Program

This program is funded by the federal government but is administered directly by the College. Undergraduate students may receive loans in amounts up to $9,000 for their total undergraduate program. Students begin repaying these loans after they complete their education and at the end of any period of military service or service with the Peace Corps or VISTA (although they may begin repayment ahead of schedule). They may take up to 10 years to repay.

No interest is charged until repayment begins. Then, a five percent charge is applied to the unpaid balance. A certain percentage of the indebtedness is canceled each year for a student who teaches the physically challenged, or preschool students in the Head Start program, or in a school where 30 percent of the students come from low-income families, or who joins the military services and serves in hostile areas.

The Federal Stafford Loan Program

This program enables students to borrow up to $2,625 per year for the first year, $3,500 for the sophomore year, and $5,500 for the junior and senior years.

In every case, the College must determine financial need, the student’s enrollment status, and the status of repayment of grants and other loans expected from the date of graduation and then recommend an amount to the lender. All students receiving student loans must complete entrance and exit loan counseling.

Federal Plus Loan

This program is designed for parents of undergraduate dependent students and may be used for up to four years. Repayment begins 60 days following the last disbursement of the academic year and is repayable on a monthly basis while the student is enrolled in college.

Unsubsidized Stafford

This program is designed for independent students and may be used for up to four years.

Georgia Tuition Grant Program

This program is funded by the State of Georgia for resident students who meet all residence, academic classification, minimum academic load, and other eligibility requirements. The amount is stipulated by the state legislature each year. Students must be enrolled in 12 credit hours and must apply annually for this grant.

State Direct Student Loan for Teacher Training in Mathematics, Science, and Special Education

This program is designed for legal residents of Georgia who are enrolled at least half-time and who meet certification requirements of the College and of the Federal Stafford Student Loan Program. Applicants must have a 3.0 academic average on a 4.0 scale to be accepted into the program and must plan to teach in an approved Georgia public school. Recipients must have been accepted by the Spelman Teacher Education Department and major in mathematics, science, or child development with a specialization in special education.

Other Aid Sources

A daughter of deceased or physically challenged veterans should write to the Veterans Administration office nearest her home. Social Security assistance is also available for the qualified student. Information may be obtained from the Social Security Administration.

State Funded Scholarships

Georgia Hope Scholarship: The HOPE Scholarship is funded by The Georgia Lottery and is a merit-based scholarship. Students are determined to be eligible for the HOPE Scholarship if they graduate from an accredited Georgia high school, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 upon high school graduation, and their parents are considered residents of Georgia.

Students may retain the HOPE scholarships if they maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the time the student attempts 30 credit hours, 60 credit hours, and 90 credit hours.

Spelman College Scholarships

Dewitt Wallace Scholarship Program: The DeWitt Wallace Scholarship Program, initiated in 1992, has been made possible by a $37 million gift to Spelman College from the DeWitt Wallace-Reader’s Digest Fund. The College offers scholarships based on a $1 million annual income from the endowment.

Scholarships for New Students

A first-year applicant who presents an excellent high school record may be eligible for Spelman funded or administered scholarships. Qualified applicants will be invited to submit supplemental applications for the Presidential, Bonner, and Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Program scholarships.

Presidential Scholarship: Annually, a committee of faculty and administrators selects five entering first-year students on the basis of scholastic achievement, academic promise, leadership potential, and community service. A Presidential Scholar receives full tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board for four years, if she continues to meet the scholarship criteria.

Dean’s Scholarships: Approximately 65 entering first-year students are selected annually to receive full- or partial-tuition scholarships based on their high academic achievement in high school. Dean’s scholarship notification is generally included with the offer of admission. An awarded student may retain her Dean’s Scholarship for four years, if she continues to meet the qualifying criteria.

Bonner Scholarship: The Bonner Scholars Program is a service scholarship program which provides opportunities for students to contribute to society. It is supported by the Corella and Bertrum F. Bonner Foundation, a national philanthropic organization based in Princeton, New Jersey.

A Bonner Scholar, a first-year student at the College, may actively participate in the program through her senior year. The student must provide evidence of high financial need, solid academic performance in high school, and good citizenship at home, school, church, and in her community. Consideration may also be given to a student who does not have financial need but who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to community service.

Women in Science and Engineering (Wise) Scholarship: The WISE Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Designed to increase the number of minorities who earn the Ph.D. in science and engineering fields, the program exposes students to research training at NASA centers.

A qualified entering first-year applicant who wishes to pursue a major in engineering, physics, computer science, chemistry, or mathematics may participate in applying for admission to the program. If selected, she will be required to participate in the Summer Science and Engineering Program and will be eligible after the first year for summer research opportunities at a NASA center. The WISE Scholarship covers half of the cost of tuition, fees, and room and board.

Scholarships for Continuing Students

A continuing upper-class student who has earned a 3.0 GPA and maintained an acceptable citizenship record will be eligible to apply for scholarships as funds are available. The College reserves the right to withdraw a scholarship at the end of the first semester if the student’s academic performance does not warrant its continuation. A transfer student may be eligible to apply for a Spelman Scholarship after she has completed 32 credit hours at Spelman.

Academic Excellence Scholarship: A continuing upper-class student may qualify for a one-year scholarship. The Academic Excellence Scholarship is not automatically renewed and must be reapplied for each year.

To qualify, a student must

1. Be currently enrolled at the College;

2. Have earned a 3.5 GPA (or higher) for the previous academic year;

3. Have documented unmet financial need; and,

4. Have no record of disciplinary action.

DeWitt Wallace Service Scholarship: A continuing upper-class student may qualify for this one-year scholarship. To qualify, the student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, good citizenship record, and a record of service to the College, and/or community. Her unmet financial need must be verified by the Office of Student Financial Services. The student must reapply for the DeWitt Wallace Service Scholarship annually.

DeWitt Wallace Scholarship for International Students: This scholarship may be available for either a new or continuing student who has been educated outside the United States. To qualify, a student must

1. Have an F1 visa;

2. Have earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or higher;

3. Show evidence of financial need;

4. Have a record of service to the College, her school, or community; and

5. Have no record of disciplinary action.

Other Scholarships

Some special Spelman-funded or administered scholarships are awarded each year. The number varies depending upon contributions made to the College for this purpose. Their value may range from $50 to full scholarships that cover tuition, fees, room and board.

While no student may receive more than one Spelman-funded scholarship, she may use a Spelman-funded scholarship in conjunction with a scholarship that is administered through the College but funded by another source. The sum of both scholarships may not exceed Spelman’s direct costs.

Retention of Spelman-Funded Scholarships

To retain her scholarship, a student must maintain an acceptable citizenship record, and complete all courses. Additionally, she cannot receive an incomplete (“I”), withdrawal (“W”), or any grade below a (“C”). Students must earn the minimum credit hours required for each academic classification. She must also earn the following GPA for each academic year:

First Year	2.8
Sophomore	3.0
Junior, Senior	3.2

She must not violate the College code of conduct.

Notification of Awards

No decision can be made on a new student’s application for financial assistance until the Office of Admission and Orientation Services has approved her admission to the College. An admitted student should notify the Office of Student Financial Services when she has completed the FAFSA. After a new student has been admitted and paid the necessary admission deposits, the financial aid award is made.

Financial aid awards are distributed annually, but only one-half of the award is applicable each semester. The College will make an award every year for documented need, provided the student files a new FAFSA each year with the Department of Education by April 1. Subsequent awards for a continuing student are adjusted to reflect her current need as determined from annually updated financial information.

The financial aid award for a returning student is made as early in the late spring or summer as possible. Priority will be given to the student who completes her file before April 1. To receive prime consideration for financial aid, the student should meet the stated FAFSA deadline.

Before aid is disbursed or credited from any federally funded program, the student, parent(s), and/or spouse (if applicable) must complete, sign, and date the award letter.

A student who receives student loans or other financial aid is expected to make timely arrangements with the Office of Student Financial Services and the Student Accounts Office to ensure that payments are applied to her account.

The Award Package

Financial aid is awarded to a student who needs assistance. It provides a reasonable part of the total amount required to meet college costs by offering students employment, or loans, or both. Acceptance of a loan is not considered a prerequisite for the award of a scholarship or a job.

A student who enrolls for fewer than 12 credit hours will receive a prorated portion of her financial aid award (including scholarships awarded by Spelman College). However, Georgia regulations require that a student carry at least 12 semester hours to receive the Georgia Tuition Equalization Grant and HOPE Scholarship.

If a student receives federal financial aid as a result of reporting inaccurate information, she will have to repay any portion of aid she should not have received. Also, any person who intentionally makes false statements or misrepresentations on a federal aid application violates the law and is subject to a fine or imprisonment or both under provisions of the U.S. Criminal Code.

Adjustments to The Award

Overawards

If a student receives outside scholarships in conjunction with financial aid and Spelman scholarships and it takes her over the Cost of Attendance, the College will adjust her financial aid and Spelman Scholarship to the Cost of Attendance.

A student who is awarded a scholarship or financial aid from a source other than the College should notify the Office of Student Financial Services. Her Spelman financial aid award will be subject to review and possible revision.

The student should inform the Office of Student Financial Services of any significant changes in the family’s financial situation that might warrant an increase or decrease in aid from the College.

Refund Policy

Distribution of Refunds for Title IV Recipients

If a refund is due a student under Spelman College’s institutional refund policy and the student has received financial aid under any Title IV student financial aid program other than the College Work-Study Program, a portion of the refund will be returned to the Title IV student assistance programs using the following formula:

Total amount of Title IV aid less FCWS earnings

Total amount of aid less FCWS earnings

The resulting percentage will be applied to the refund determined by Spelman College’s refund policy.

After the total dollar amount has been determined, each Title IV program will be credited with its proportionate share according to the dollar amount each program contributes toward the student’s aid. The same formula will be used to return to the student’s lender any portion of a refund from a loan made under the FFELP or FPLUS for undergraduate students by substituting total FFELP or FPLUS for total amount of Title IV aid and less FCWS earnings.

Confidentiality of Circumstances

Since the financial aid award reflects a family’s financial circumstances, it will be considered a private matter between the student and her family. In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the College will not release this information to others without written consent of the student, except in the case of specific scholarship donors. The Parents’ Confidential Form will not be released to a student without the written consent of the parents.

STUDENT LIFE AND SERVICES

The Division of Student Affairs

The primary function of the Student Affairs Division is to facilitate the total growth and development of Spelman students through the provision of services and programs that complement and enhance curricular offerings. The Vice President for Student Affairs is assisted by a competent staff of administrators who share responsibility for the following programs and services: residence hall programs and management, student activities, health services, career planning and development, counseling services, student judicial programs and services, community service, public safety, and international student advising. The Office of Student Affairs is the central coordinating office for advice, referral, and recommendations for handling discipline problems and communication between the College and parents, the College and the community, and intercampus agencies.

Publications

The Student Handbook contains policies and procedures governing student life. The Blue Book: A Decorum Guide for Spelman Women outlines traditions, appropriate conduct, and decorum for students.

Career Planning and Development

As part of the College’s comprehensive career development program, students are provided numerous opportunities to interact with representatives from business, industry, government, and social service agencies as well as graduate and professional schools. Students are also assisted in their search for off-campus, part-time, and summer jobs, internships and externships related to their major areas of study or career goals, permanent jobs upon graduation, and appropriate graduate and professional school opportunities.

Additional services provided through the Career Planning and Development Office are weekly job searches, resume writing, interviewing skills workshops, standardized test study sessions, faculty-student dialogues, and a Career Resource Center. These services are available to students without charge.

Office of Community Service

The Office of Community Service is a center of information on volunteer service opportunities. The Director coordinates and implements activities, projects, and programs for students, faculty, and staff.

The goals and objectives of the Office of Community Service are to fully integrate service into every student’s education; enlighten, challenge, and expand students’ sense of social consciousness and social responsibility; build leadership skills; and encourage women to work together.

Counseling Services

Spelman College offers an array of counseling services designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their educational, personal, and social development.

This process is achieved through individual or group counseling, topical workshops and forums, and crisis intervention.

Through a cooperative relationship with teaching faculty and other professional staff, students have the opportunity to enhance and develop a stronger personal identity and self-awareness that will assist them as they become mature, confident, and self-sufficient.

Dining Facilities

Food service is provided by Aramark, Inc., which is responsible for all aspects of the dining hall operation. Students with special dietary requirements, questions, or concerns should see the Director of Aramark, Inc., or the Office of Student Affairs.

The Alma Upshaw Dining Hall and the Atrium are the main dining facilities. The snack shop provides light and fast food items.

Disability Services

The Office of Disability Services was developed to ensure that students with physical or learning challenges have equal access to all programs and activities offered at the College. The goal of the office is to eliminate attitudinal and architectural barriers through education and advocacy.

Disability Services coordinates and provides a variety of services for students with challenges. The services provided are based on individual need.

Services are available to students who have either a physical or mental challenge, which substantially limits one or more major life activities. To receive services, students must provide current documentation of their challenge from a qualified health professional.

Health Services

The College offers a comprehensive package of health care services for students. The Department of Health Services is located on the first floor of MacVicar Hall. Medical services ranging from urgent medical problems to gynecological exams are provided by qualified professionals. All health information about students is confidential and is disclosed only to the extent necessary to protect the health and safety of the student, her family, the College community, or the public. Students with health problems should notify the Department of Health Services in writing of the specific condition, treatments needed, and authorization of the College physician to treat the student in case of an emergency.

In the event of an emergency or medical condition requiring hospitalization, students may choose from any of the local hospitals in town. Hospitals that have established relationships with Spelman College include South West Community, South Fulton, Atlanta Medical Center (formerly Georgia Baptist), Crawford Long of Emory University and Piedmont Hospital.

Appointments with the College physician and nurse practitioners can be made by calling the Department of Health Services at 404-270-5249 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Some medical appointments may take longer than expected: therefore, students are asked to schedule appointments during free time whenever possible. Nurses may be reached by pager after hours and on weekends.

Services performed at the Health Services Center are free of charge. There is a charge for contraceptives other than condoms. Hospitalization and other outside services are the responsibility of the student and her family. Health insurance may be used to the extent available.

Student Sickness and Accident Insurance

All students who take eight (8) credits or more are required to participate in a health insurance program. The College has made this coverage mandatory to ensure that students have adequate protection in the event of an illness or injury that cannot be handled through the Department of Health Services . (For details, see the Student Handbook or contact Health Services.)

International Student Advisor

Spelman College invites young women from other countries to join the Spelman Community as full-time students as well as for an exchange experience. All services available through the Student Life and Services Programs are available to international students. In addition, there are several services which address the special needs or concerns of international students. The International Student Advisor is responsible for providing information to students and to College staff and faculty regarding regulations which govern nonimmigrant students studying in this country. New international students are urged to arrive a few days early to participate in a pre-orientation program designed to familiarize newcomers with the city, American higher education, and the College itself. Other programs and activities are designed by the International Students Organization and by international as well as American students from the Atlanta University Center and metropolitan Atlanta.

There are several city-wide activities which bring international students together and which foster host family linkages and activities.

Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is service oriented and tailored to meet the needs of an urban centered women’s institution.

The Department of Public Safety provides safety and security for all students and the Spelman community. These services are essential to maintaining the quality of campus life.

Spelman maintains a staff of competent, committed, and concerned professionals trained to deliver public safety services to the institution. Over 70 percent of the staff are police officers trained and certified by the State of Georgia. These individuals have the same arrest and police powers as the City of Atlanta Police on and within onequarter mile radius of our campus.

Housing and Residence Life

The Office of Housing and Residence Life seeks to house approximately 1,200 Spelman students in 11 residence halls. First-year students are housed in Abby, Howard-Harreld, and Manley Halls. A small number of first-year honor students are housed in Stewart Living-Learning Center.

Upper-class students are housed in Laura- Spelman, Living-Learning Center II, McAlpin, Morehouse-James, and the remaining spaces in Stewart Living- Learning Center.

Each year all enrolled students participate in the housing selection process during the spring semester. All students desiring campus housing must have cleared their balance with the College no later than March 31.

Students with special accommodations needs must contact the Office of Disability Services or the Department