Policy Statements

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, or national origin. Furthermore, as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of gender in its educational programs, activities, or employment policies. Point Loma Nazarene University also provides equal opportunity for qualified persons with handicaps in compliance with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The Director of the Academic Support Office provides advice and support to students with disabilities. Inquiries and appeals regarding compliance with these federal requirements may be directed to the Vice President for Student Development, Nicholson Commons, Office 303, (619) 849-2313.

Reservation of Rights

Point Loma Nazarene University reserves the right to make changes in the academic catalogs regarding personnel listings, tuition and fees, majors and minors, course offerings, course sequencing, and other provisions and requirements relative to academic programs, within the student's term of attendance.

Education Records (FERPA) and Directory Information

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 as amended affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These include: 1) the right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the university receives a request for access, 2) the right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes are inaccurate or misleading, 3) the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, and 4) the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Point Loma to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

The university has defined directory information as name, address (including electronic mail), telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degree candidacy, and the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended. This information may be provided, upon review by the Vice Provost for Academic Administration, as public information or to individuals who demonstrate a valid need to contact students. Photographs of students may also be used in various university publications or on the university website. Students who prefer that their photograph not be used must inform the Office of Marketing and Creative Services of their request prior to the second Monday of each semester.

The university may disclose education records to college officials with legitimate educational interests. A college official is a person employed by the university; a member of the Board of Trustees; or an individual serving on a committee, such as disciplinary or grievance committees. PLNU also includes among college officials a student appointed to an official committee or assisting another official in performing tasks. A college official has a legitimate educational interest if the information aids the official in fulfilling professional functions.

Questions relative to FERPA policies should be referred to the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Administration or may be referenced at FERPA.

Official Catalog

As the on-line catalog is considered to be the official document relative to academic program offerings and charges, any print-outs of pages taken from the on-line version are, by definition, unofficial.