CENTERS

The centers in Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile offer associate degrees.  Their enrollment is composed of adult students such as working professionals who are seeking to enhance employability and job-related skills.  Programs at these centers are offered both day and evening.

HISTORY

Faulkner University received its original charter June 5, 1942, as Montgomery Bible School under the leadership of founders, Dr. Leonard Johnson, Dr. Rex A. Turner, Sr. and Joe B. Greer.  On September 14, 1942, the first class began with twenty-three students enrolled in grades nine through twelve and the first year of college.  The physical plant consisted of a single two-story frame building located on a twenty-six acre campus on Ann Street in Montgomery, Alabama.

In 1948, the institution became a member of the Association of Alabama Colleges.  By 1950, the physical plant had been increased to accommodate more than two hundred students.  On April 13, 1953, the original charter was amended to change the name from Montgomery Bible School to Alabama Christian College.

In 1965, the college moved to its present 74 acre site on the Atlanta Highway in north-east Montgomery.  On December 1, 1971, it was accredited at Level 1 by the Commission on Colleges of the Souther Association of Colleges and Schools.  This accreditation was reaffirmed in 1975 and again in 1984.

In 1975, the first extension centers were begun in Mobile, Birmingham, and Huntsville.  The Sheffield Center was opened in 1976 and later moved to Florence in 1981.  In 1977, all the extension centers were determined by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to come under the accreditation of the Montgomery campus.

In 1978, the college applied to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools for senior college status.  The first junior class entered in September, 1981, and the first senior class in September, 1982.  Within weeks of the graduation of its first baccalaureate class in June, 1983, the college was granted candidacy status by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and its teacher education program was approved by the Alabama State Department of Education.  Accreditation of Faulkner University at Level ll was received December 11, 1984.  The university received level V, level B accreditation for Jones School of Law in 1990.

On April 19, 1985, the Board of Trustees changed the name of Alabama Christian College to Faulkner University in honor of Dr. James H. Faulkner, Sr., long-time Chairman of the Board and a major benefactor of the university.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES

Faulkner University's main campus is located on the Atlanta Highway near the intersection of Interstate 85 and Eastern Boulevard.  It has a large campus convenient to shopping malls, theaters, restaurants, and churches.

The E.L. Cullom Rotunda with its unique spire, is a Montgomery landmark.  It provides faculty and administrative offices, a large auditorium, classrooms, and mailroom.

The Gus Nichols Library contains the major collection of books, serials and audiovisuals in the university's holdings.

The Time W. Davis Gymnasium houses the Physical Education and Athletic Departments, including a gym, weight room, dressing areas, classrooms, offices and space for further development.  Tennis courts  and intramural fields are adjacent to the gym.

The Softball Complex is located near the gymnasium and is used for intercollegiate as   well as intramural competition.

The Lamar Harrison Field baseball complex is located on the north side of the campus, adjacent to Hunnicutt Park.

The Pop Myers Fine Arts Center is an attractive building on the northeast side of the campus.  In addition to offices for music and theater faculty, it provides an auditorium, stage, practice rooms, storage rooms, and choral rooms.  It also serves as home for the Faulkner University's Dinner Theater.

The Linda Y. Brooks Hall provides spacious facilities for classes in science and other disciplines, as well as for faculty offices.  The Instructional Support Lab, which offers tutorial services utilizing state of the art computers, is located here.

The J. L. Perry Cafeteria houses not only the food services of the university but also the office of the Dean of Students, the Health Center, and the university bookstore.

The Leonard Johnson Hall houses classrooms, academic computer lab, offices of the Harris School of Business & Executive Education staff/faculty.

The Jones School of Law Building houses the law school offices and the law library.

The Burton and Baldwin dormitories furnish housing for male students in a modern setting, making available individual phones and cable TV hook-up for each room.  Rooms meeting ADA requirements are also available upon request.

The Davis Dormitory furnishes housing for female students in a modern setting, making available individual phones and cable TV hook-up for each room.  Rooms meeting ADA requirements are also available upon request.

The Student Center houses recreational facilities, meeting rooms, and offices for the coordination of student activities and the Student Government Association.

The Harris-Parker Building houses classrooms, faculty offices and the Dean's office for the V. P. Black School of Biblical Studies.

The Harris College of Business houses the College of Business classrooms and offices, distance learning classroom, multimedia computer labs, the President's office and Boardroom, and other administrative offices.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CURRENT TUITION AND FEES

Financial information provided here is simply a guideline to assist the students for general information purposes. It is not designed for specific financial information, which should be obtained from the Business Office.

The cost of tuition, room, board, fees and other charges are printed in the FINANCIAL INFORMATION SUPPLEMENT.  The program's materials outlines special financial policies and associated tuition and fees.  The university reserves the right to adjust these rates at any time before charges are incurred by the student.  Current tuition is $15,660.00.  This does not include the cost of books.  A separate application fee (non-refundable)of $25 is required. There is also a required down payment of $200 at time of registration.

PAYMENT POLICIES

Registration is not complete until finance office acceptance is granted.

Checks for tuition and fees should be made payable to Faulkner University and must identify the student for which payment is made.  Faulkner University accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. Books and supplies are available from Follett Bookstore on campus and must be purchased separately.

A fee is assessed for each returned check or other item.  If a student has checks repeatedly returned, subsequent payments in cash or by cashier's check will be required.

Students may apply to defer a portion of their balance for each semester.   The remaining balance after down payment and confirmed financial aid may be divided into equal installments. For certain adult programs, special deferred payment arrangements are outlined in the program brochure.  In order to defer payment, students must do the following:

1.    Make the required down payment due at registration. 

2.     Maintain a satisfactory credit record.

A deferment fee is assessed for those students permitted to defer payment.

A late payment fee is assessed for each late payment. 

Students who are delinquent with payments any not be allowed to continue in classes, or register for future classes.

THIRD PARTY REIMBURSEMENT

Students whose accounts will be paid by a third-party sponsor, such as a company, church, the military or some other organization, must submit a written commitment to the university.    The university may defer payment of the reimbursement amount until funds are received from the third party.   Any amount not covered by the third party must be paid by the student.  A deferment fee will be charged.

If the student’s bill remains unpaid contrary to terms of the third-party agreement, continued enrollment may be delayed until suitable arrangements are made.  The student is ultimately responsible for the timely payment of the account.

Third party reimbursement must be received by the university no later than 60 days after completion of term.  If funds are not received on time the student is responsible for remaining balance due. 

FUNDS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE STUDENT

Students whose accounts will be paid directly to the student must follow the guidelines for deferred payments listed under PAYMENT POLICIES.  A deferment fee is charged.  The student must remain current in order to remain enrolled.  The student remains responsible for all charges associated with attending Faulkner.

PAST DUE BALANCES

In the event a balance remains after the close of the term in which charges were incurred, a delinquency charge of 1.5% monthly will be added to the unpaid balance.  This delinquency charge will continue monthly until the balance is paid in full.