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 [...]
For questions regarding your scheduling process, please contact your enrollment officer in the Office of Admissions.
RETURNING STUDENTS – TO DO BEFORE REGISTERING:
Clear any HOLDS you may have on your account. You can view HOLDS by logging in to Empower.
Set up a meeting and/or communicate with your advisor regarding your degree path, Summer and/or Fall classes, and to obtain your PIN.
Students will be issued a new PIN. Your previous PIN from the previous semester [...]
The Academic Calendar at Finlandia University has received a minor update. It is now available on the Academic Calendar page, or by downloading the PDF through the link below.
The calendar has been updated to include details on the new Summer Bridge Program at Finlandia, which begins Monday, June 27. Vital details for the program’s academic calendar are listed below.
Summer Bridge Program Academic Calendar Dates
June 27, Monday – Classes begin
June 28, [...]
Finlandia University is proud to announce its spring 2016 dean’s and honors list. The lists include 119 students, including 76 on the dean’s list for earning a grade point average of 3.75 or higher.
Dean’s List
Melissa Amburgey, who earned a spot on the Dean’s List for her efforts during the Spring 2016 semester, poses for a photo at the 2016 Finlandia University commencement ceremony.
Students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75 or above, complete 12 or more credits with [...]
“This website is a vital investment in the future of Finlandia University,” Director of Marketing and Communications Michael H. Babcock said. “I am proud of our entire campus community for coming together to make this possible.”
This project is the culmination of more than two years of a visual rebranding effort for [...]
Finlandia University is proud to announce that Dr. Sarah Kemppainen will be the 2016 commencement speaker. Dr. Kemppainen is currently on the Finlandia University Board of Trustees, serves as principal at Graveraet Elementary School in Marquette and assistant principal at Marquette Senior High School.
Dr. Kemppainen has a long list of professional accomplishments including several leadership honors from Delta Kappa Gamma Society, the most recent coming in 2014 when she was named Delta Chapter Woman of Distinction, Delta Kappa Gamma [...]
Finlandia University baccalaureate and commencement activities for the class of 2016 are scheduled for Sunday, May 1, on the university’s campus in Hancock.
Exercises for Graduation Day 2016 will begin Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with the Baccalaureate Worship Service at the Chapel of St. Matthew, and conclude with the Commencement Exercises at 1:30 p.m. at Paavo Nurmi Center.
Finlandia University, founded in 1896 as Suomi College, recognized its first group of graduates in 1904 with 12 students earning diplomas. In the coming [...]
Each Finlandia University student is assigned an academic advisor in his or her selected program of study.
The academic advisor is an integral part of your educational program, and it is important that you and your advisor establish a positive, on-going relationship. If a student changes his or her major, the University Registrar will assign a new advisor.
Finlandia University designates the following categories of student information as public or “directory information.” The institution may disclose such information for any purpose, at its discretion.
Public Directory Information
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Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, dates of attendance, class status, part-time or full-time status, class schedule/roster, photos.
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Previous institution(s) attended, degree and major, awards, honors (includes dean’s and honors lists), degrees conferred (including dates).
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Past and present participation in officially recognized sports and school activities, physical factors (height, [...]
