ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND POLICIES
To help maintain an atmosphere conducive to education, the student is expected to read this academic catalog to understand and comply with the academic procedures and regulations of the university. Finlandia University course offerings, degree requirements, and academic policies are under continual examination and revision.
This catalog is not a contract; its purpose is to present the university offerings, requirements, and policies in effect at the time of publication. In no way does this academic catalog guarantee [...]
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
New Student Orientation
All newly admitted Finlandia University students with 24 or fewer college credits (obtained post-high school graduation) are required to participate in the full New Student Orientation program and enroll in the one-credit course, UNS 115 – Sisu Seminar. Newly admitted transfer students with 25 or more college credits (obtained post-high school graduation) are expected to attend Transfer Student Orientation.
The orientation program [...]
Financial Aid Procedures
Financial Aid Form (FAFSA)
Students seeking financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application is available from high school guidance offices, the Finlandia University Office of Financial Aid, or the FAFSA application can be completed on-line at fafsa.ed.gov. Federal and/or state financial aid programs also use information provided by the FAFSA.
The FAFSA must be completed each year and should be submitted as soon after February 1 as possible for financial aid [...]
Tuition
For all part-time students (fewer than 12 credits), 2016-2017 academic year tuition is $740 per credit hour. For re-admit, transfer, or new full-time students (12-18 credits), 2016-2017 academic year tuition is $11,129 per semester ($22,258 yearly). Tuition for credits over 18 per semester is $740 per credit. Full-time, returning student tuition charges will depend on Finlandia University’s tuition initiatives. For returning student tuition charges, contact the Office of Student Accounts. Students who drop classes prior to the end of the [...]
Office of Admissions
Admission Procedures
A completed admission file includes an application for admission, official high school transcripts from the last high school attended, official ACT or SAT scores, and official college transcripts from all colleges attended. Admission to Finlandia University is considered after the above-listed documents have been received. Students applying for admission are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Admission to the university does not constitute automatic admission to academic programs with requirements beyond [...]
+ ANT - Anthropology
ANT 263 CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (3)
Using a comparative approach students will learn about a variety of different cultures in the world and will gain basic knowledge about patterns of cultural similarities and differences. Subjects range from tribal politics and economies, to the evolution of sex, love, and marriage, the nature of religion, and the origins, development, and diversity of human cultures. Spring semester, even years.
ANT 330 SÁMI HISTORY AND CULTURE (3)
Cross-listed with FNS 330. Europe’s only recognized [...]
Greetings From The Office of Academic And Student Affairs
Greetings and welcome to Finlandia University. I am so pleased to be addressing you all in a letter to be included in our new online, digital-only College Catalog. This has been a very exciting year as we launched our new website and catalog. The links across the website and catalog pages have been carefully crafted and connected in a way to provide easy access for students, faculty, advisors, and support personnel to [...]
PURPOSE
The Suomi College of Arts and Sciences (SCAS) provides academic programs that prepare students to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. SCAS programs stimulate curiosity, exercise critical thinking, hone communication skills, and promote active citizenship. Faculty within the College are committed to helping students succeed in their chosen disciplines. Students are prepared for graduate programs, and for careers that demand critical thinking and excellent written and oral communication skills.
SCAS offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees in Biology, Communication, [...]
Greetings From The President
Welcome to Finlandia! I am pleased to bring this greeting to you as you plan your college career with us. The pages that follow contain many helpful details for achieving success here at Finlandia. Here I offer a few thoughts that intend to reinforce the larger commitments we make to all students who choose our learning community for their college career.
It is our shared conviction that higher education at its best engages and educates students as whole [...]