Daemen College : Academics & Research : College Catalog : Undergraduate : Introduction

Introduction

For Information on Admission

Office of Admissions
(716) 839-8225
Toll free throughout the United States and Ontario 1-800-462-7652

For Information on Financial Aid

Office of Financial Aid
(716) 839-8254

For Transcript of Records

Office of the Registrar
(716) 839-8214, 839-8215 

The information compiled in this catalog was prepared for the 2011-2012 academic year, but should not be regarded as a contract between the student and Daemen College. The College’s separately published Graduate Bulletin contains information about the College’s post baccalaureate graduate programs. Information on linked undergraduate and graduate programs in Accounting, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies is included in this catalog. The right is reserved to change any of the rules and regulations of the College at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, to alter course content, to change the calendar, and to impose or increase fees similarly is reserved. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students but also to those who already are enrolled in the College.

Policy on Nondiscrimination

Daemen College subscribes to all state and federal regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, marital status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, or status as a victim of domestic violence. Daemen College’s nondiscrimination policy complies with all current statutes and applies to admission, employment, and access to all programs, services, and other activities offered by the College. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to the Daemen College Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer (The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs) Duns Scotus Hall, Room 102; telephone: (716) 839-8301.

Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act

Any individual who is considering enrolling at Daemen College may secure a copy of the College’s graduation rate and annual campus security report compiled in accordance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act by contacting the College’s Admissions Office. Any enrolled student may secure a copy of this information by contacting the Registrar’s Office.

Campus Crime Statistics

The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics from Campus Security and the Amherst Police Department, as reported to the United States Department of Education. These statistics reflect changes to the Clery Act and are available at the United States Department of Education web site: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, and through the Daemen College Security Office at (716) 839-8246.

Procedures in Case of Major Emergency

In the event of a major emergency which disrupts normal campus operations, the College's crisis management plan will be followed if so directed by the President.  Details of the crisis management plan may be found on the website at http://www.daemen.edu/offices/securityoffice/crisismanagment/, in the Student Handbook, or obtained upon request from the Office of Student Affairs, in Wick Campus Center.  If a crisis is declared, information is disseminated via the College website, an emergency phone and email student notification system, information posters in key campus locations, and local television news channels.