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When extenuating circumstances warrant, the provost of the University

may permit an individual who will be completing degree requirements

during the summer sessions following the May commencement to par-

ticipate in the commencement ceremony even though degree require-

ments have not been met. However, the individual will not receive a

diploma until the degree requirements have been completed.

Applications are available in the Office of Records and Registration and

must be submitted by April 1.

Due to the limited availability of seating, only part of the total faculty is

asked to participate in the commencement ceremony. Department chair-

persons designate the individuals who will represent their departments.

Faculty members who participate in the commencement may obtain aca-

demic attire through the Campus Bookstore.

Enrollment Services and

University Planning

Enrollment Services and University Planning consists of the offices of

Admissions, Student Financial Support and Services, Records and

Registration and Scheduling. The unit was formed to provide exception-

al service to students, faculty, and staff. Financial Aid, Records and

Registration, Scheduling and the Bursar's offices are all located on the

first floor of Hamilton Hall, making it possible for students to transact

all business related to enrollment in one convenient spot.

University Planning, Institutional Research

and Continuous Improvement

Located in Reeder Hall, the University Planning, Institutional Research

and Continuous Improvement (UPIRCI) Office serves the Edinboro

University community and its constituents by guiding the University in

the development of plans to be used to address the challenges facing the

community now and in the future. The UPIRCI team recognizes that

well-organized, effective planning is enhanced by utilizing research

about our past and present to address current and future opportunities

and threats. University Planning, Institutional Research and Continuous

Improvement will continue to strive to improve itself and the University

by identifying, inventing, employing, and exceeding the best or most

feasible academic and management practices within higher education.

Equity and Special Programs

The Office of Equity and Special Programs provides leadership for cam-

pus diversity; monitoring, evaluating and supporting diversity efforts;

directing initiatives; increasing communication; and supporting core

programs and services. Equity and Special Programs also comprises

ROTC, Erie/Meadville Partnership Program and Westinghouse Science

and Math Program.

The ROTC program offers degrees in the academic field of their choice

and supplements students curriculum with military science classes. This

program prepares these individuals for successful careers and they will

be a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army upon graduation.

The Military Science Department: Home

of the Edinboro US Army Reserve Officer

Training Corps (ROTC)

General Information

Military science is a challenging and flexible program that can be tai-

lored to any individual student; especially those in their freshman and

sophomore years. Freshmen and sophomore students incur NO MILI-

TARY OBLIGATION for taking these courses. Military science is open

to all students who want to learn about leadership, the military, and

career opportunities for officers. The objective of the program is to

develop adaptive leaders who are qualified to be officers in a global,

high-tech organization responsible for the national security of the United

States. Upon successful completion of the entire program, graduates will

have an opportunity to serve their nation in the Active, Reserve or

National Guard forces of the United States Army. The Edinboro

University Military Science Program has prepared hundreds of college

students for successful careers and commissioned over 200 Army offi-

cers since 1973. Military science instruction is offered on campus

through the Military Science Department located in Hendricks Hall,

room G-29. Two- and four-year programs are offered, both of which lead

to a commission as an officer in the United States Army. Most students

take one course per semester of the basic course program (freshman and

sophomore years), and one course per semester of the advanced courses

(junior and senior years). Uniforms, equipment, and textbooks required

for Army ROTC classes are supplied by the Military Science

Department. A listing of these courses can be found under the Military

Science Department in the Edinboro schedule of classes.

Incentives

Enrolling in military science courses adds up. Students who complete

the freshman and sophomore classes (MILS101, MILS102, MILS201,

and MILS202) receive credit for the mandatory one credit physical edu-

cation "activity" course. A waiver of overload tuition fees is available

when taking a MILS course in addition to your full semester load. All

courses count toward your GPA as free elective courses. Students

enrolled in the military science program receive instruction in the fun-

damentals of leadership with emphasis on self-discipline, integrity, con-

fidence and responsibility. This enables the student to evaluate situa-

tions, make decisions and develop those attributes considered essential

to a leader in either the civilian or military environment. Four-year,

three-year and two-year merit based scholarships are available. All con-

tracted students in the program will receive a monthly tax-free subsis-

tence allowance. Freshmen receive $300, sophomores $350, juniors

$450 and seniors $500 monthly while enrolled as full-time students.

Degree Credit at Edinboro University for Military Science Classes

Of the minimum 120 semester hours needed for graduation, up to 12

semester hours are allowable toward graduation for military science

courses in the free elective area of a particular major (which includes

credit for health and physical education). Education majors are required

to take health, but not a physical education "activity" course. See your

academic advisor for more information on free elective requirements in

your major.

Program of Instruction

The Department of Military Science offers both a four-year and two-year

program of instruction. Students qualify for entry into the advanced

ROTC course (two-year program) (juniors, seniors, graduate students) in

three ways:

On-campus courses: Most students take the introductory military

science courses, of the basic military science program, on campus

during their freshman and sophomore years. These courses allow

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