Accreditation

Drew University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Theological School, which offers master’s and doctoral degrees, is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools. The Caspersen School offers master’s and doctoral degrees, including a Master of Arts in Teaching accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. The College of Liberal Arts confers the BA degree with majors in 31 disciplines.

Student Right to Know

The Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) as amended by the Higher Education Act of 2008 (HEOA) includes many disclosure and reporting requirements. In order to make it easier for current and prospective students, parents and other consumers to locate this information, we’ve put together this Student Right to Know page with links to the required disclosures.

Institutional Contact Information

Financial Aid Contact Information

General Institutional Information

• Refund Policy and Requirements for Withdrawal
• Refunds of Federal and State Aid for Withdrawals
• Course Catalog
• Student Handbook
• Privacy of Student Records — Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities
• Price of Attendance
• Diversity at Drew
• Textbook Information (online catalog)

Educational Programs

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Transfer of Credit Policy

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

More General Information

• Copyright Infringement — Policies and Sanctions, Computer Use and File Sharing
• Student Activities
  
• Career and Job Placement Services
• Teacher Preparation Program Report
• Policy on Enrollment in Study Abroad
• Intellectual Property Ownership Policy

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Attendance Policy

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Leave of Absence Policy/Process for Withdrawing as a Student

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Student Financial Assistance

• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs/Grants and Scholarships
• Assistance Available from Federal, State, Local and Institutional Programs/Loans
• Entrance and Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers
• Institutional Code of Conduct for Education Loans
• Preferred Lender Information

Health and Safety

• Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program
• Vaccination Policies
• Campus Security Policies, Crime Statistics and Crime Log
• Fire Safety Policies, Fire Statistics and Fire Log
  

Student Outcomes

• Retention and Graduation Rates
• Career Outcomes for Graduates

Additional Information

• Intercollegiate Athletic Program (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act)
• Voter Registration Information

Student Complaints Resolution

As an accredited institution by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Drew University is required to have effective policies and procedures for tracking and resolving student complaints.

As student complaints or violations occur, they are responded to through the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies of each school’s Dean’s Office, the Office of Public Safety, Department of Residence Life and the Dean of Students’ Office. The primary policy documents are the Academic Catalog and the Student Code of Conduct, known as Daniel’s Dictionary.

Academic Grade Appeal

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Academic Integrity Violations

• College of Liberal Arts
• Caspersen School of Graduate Studies
• Theological School

Affirmative Action/Discrimination

• Discrimination
• Affirmative Action

Americans with Disabilities Act

• Disability
• Assistance

Campus Conduct Hotline

Criminal Activity

For criminal complaints such as theft, assault and battery, please contact the Drew University Department of Public Safety at 973-408-4444 (emergency) or 973-408-3379 (non-emergency). In addition, crime victims are encouraged to contact law enforcement, and, if requested, Public Safety and/or Student Affairs personnel will assist individuals in making such contacts. The Madison Police Department can be contacted at 973-593-3000 or 9-1-1 (emergency) and the Morris County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) can be contacted at 973-285-2900.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Non-Academic Complaints

Refers to incidents of unprofessional behavior and other complaints that are not related to an appeal of a grade. Contact the department chair or academic dean for assistance.

Title IX and Violence Against Women Act

• Sexual Harassment or Misconduct

Any complaints not satisfactorily resolved through internal Drew University channels may also be filed with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. MSCHE complaint policies and procedures can be found here.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education
1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
267-284-5011
info@msche.org
(Spanish) espanolinfo@msche.org
www.msche.org