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General Information

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  • The Mission
  • The Vision
  • The Educational Philosophy
  • Developing The Wisdom To Sustain Compassion
  • Statement On Academic Freedom
  • Our History

Faculty and Administration

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  • Administrative Structure
  • Board Of Trustees
  • President
  • Faculty
  • Administration
  • Primary Consultants

Academic Programs

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  • Program Learning Outcomes
  • Students: Degree Program, Continuing Education and Auditors
  • Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies Degree Required Course (MA, 44 Credits)
  • Master of Divinity Degree Required & Recommended Courses (MDiv, 72 Credits)

Academic Regulations

Advising, Evaluations, and Standards

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  • Academic Advising
  • Responsibilities of Maitripa College
  • Responsibilities of Students
  • Academic Year
  • Academic Evaluations
  • Academic Standards
  • Advanced Standing

Class Attendance and Standing

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  • Class Withdraw and Incomplete
  • Program Leave of Absence
  • Program Withdrawals
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress
  • Separation
  • Readmission to Graduate Degree Standing
  • Credit Earned
  • Auditing

Degree Requirements

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  • Demonstration of Final Mastery: MA in Buddhist Studies
  • Demonstration of Final Mastery: MDiv
  • Curricula Leading to Degree
  • Master of Arts Degree In Buddhist Studies
  • Master of Divinity Degree
  • Declaration of Candidacy for A Degree

Examinations and Grading

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  • Grading System
  • Grade of Incomplete
  • Grade Changes
  • Appealing a Grade
  • Grade Appeals Committee

Degree Conferral, Transcripts, Commencement

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  • Degree Conferral, Diplomas, and Transcripts
  • Commencement Ceremony

Application and Admissions

Admissions and Enrollment

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  • Admission as a Degree-Seeking Student
  • Admission to Classes as a Continuing Education Student
  • Enrolling in a Course
  • Enrollment Limit
  • Degree Program Change
  • Non-Class Credit
  • Registration
  • Drop/Add Period
  • Repeating Courses
  • Transfer of Credit to Other Schools
  • Transfer of Credit within Programs at Maitripa College
  • Transfer of Credit from Other Schools
  • Transcripts

Tuition and Fees

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  • Tuition and Fee Schedule
  • Tuition for 2024-2025 Academic Year
  • Fee Schedule for 2024-2025
  • Annual Estimated Costs For 2024-2025
  • Continuing Education Students Tuition and Fees
  • Payment Plans
  • Payment Plan Schedule
  • Refund Schedule
  • Service Charge
  • Held Transcripts and Registration for Past Due Accounts
  • Tuition Discounts
  • Alumni
  • Students 60+
  • Financial Aid
  • Tuition Waivers

Scholarships

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  • Maitripa College Education Fund Scholarship
  • General Scholarship Guidelines
  • Award Notification
  • Scholarship Eligibility
  • Scholarship Review And Revocation
  • Monastic Scholarships

Credit Transferred, Attempted, or Earned by Final Mastery Demonstration, Internship, or Independent Study

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  • Field Education Placement or Clinical Pastoral Education
  • Independent Study Courses
  • Final Mastery Degree Requirements

General Policies and Procedures

Equal Opportunity, Equity and Inclusion

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  • Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy
  • Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Ethical Conduct, Grievances and Sanctions

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  • Rules of Ethical Conduct
  • Grievances And Sanctions

Student Records

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  • Confidential Records
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
  • Records Affecting Students

Conflict of Interest, Consensual Relationships

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  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Consensual Relationships

Safeguarding Students

Student Services

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  • General Building Information
  • Maitripa Environmental Policy
  • Administrative Offices
  • Course Materials
  • Public Programs
  • Jokhang Meditation Hall
  • Student Commons
  • Housing
  • Parking
  • Identification Numbers and Cards

 

Special Veterans Benefits Section

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  • Refund Policy for VA Students
  • Transcript Requirements for VA Students
  • Attendance Policy for VA Students

 

Safety and Emergencies

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  • Important Phone Numbers and Contact Information 
  • Student Information
  • Maitripa Faculty and Administration Contact Information