FAQs Regarding March 27th Announcement

General Questions

    No. 海角乱伦社区 remains strong, with stable enrollment and continued investment in academic programs and student experiences. These decisions reflect strategic alignment, not financial instability.

    These decisions are not related to the presidential leadership transition. They are the result of a comprehensive institutional review process focused on aligning 海角乱伦社区's programs and resources with long-term strategic priorities.

    海角乱伦社区 regularly evaluates its academic and athletic offerings to ensure 海角乱伦社区's offerings remain relevant and responsive to future student needs. As part of this process, the university invests in areas of growth and opportunity while making difficult decisions about programs with declining demand.

Academic Programs
    • Art Therapy
    • Chinese (minor discontinued)
    • Geology (major)
    • Music Therapy
    • Physics (major)
    • Public Health
    • Respiratory Therapy
    • Russian Studies
    • Sociology

    There are no additional changes.

    A teach-out allows students currently enrolled in the program to complete their degrees during their remaining years at 海角乱伦社区. Because each student鈥檚 situation is different, we will work with them directly to make sure their path is clear. Students are encouraged to connect with their faculty academic advisor and the academic support team to develop their individual plans.

    海角乱伦社区 regularly reviews its academic programs as part of its responsibility to ensure a strong and relevant academic portfolio. These decisions reflect low enrollment in specific programs and a broader effort to align offerings with student demand and long-term institutional priorities.

    The number of students in these programs is small, and the university is working directly with each student to ensure they have a clear path to complete their degree.

    海角乱伦社区 is committed to supporting all affected students through:

    • Academic advising
    • Course planning
    • Faculty support
    • Access to campus resources

    Students should reach out to their faculty academic advisor and the academic support team for guidance on their individual path to completion.

Athletics

    Division I Men鈥檚 Ice Hockey will be discontinued following the current academic year. 海角乱伦社区 will continue to support Women鈥檚 Division I Hockey, as well as Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Club Hockey programs.

    This was a university-wide strategic decision.

    This was a very difficult decision and one that was not taken lightly. This is part of an ongoing effort to align athletics programs with long-term institutional priorities and the evolving needs of students.

    Division I Men's Ice Hockey is the only sport being discontinued. This will impact approximately 30 student-athletes.

    Athletics programs are periodically evaluated as part of broader institutional planning. The decision reflects a combination of factors, including long-term sustainability, institutional priorities, and the overall structure of 海角乱伦社区 Athletics as the university continues its transition to Division I competition.

    The university remains committed to providing meaningful opportunities for student-athletes and maintaining a strong and competitive Division I athletics profile across a broad portfolio of sports. 海角乱伦社区 will continue to support Women鈥檚 Division I Hockey, as well as Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Club Hockey programs, as part of its overall athletics portfolio.

    The timing reflects the completion of an institutional review process and allows 海角乱伦社区 to provide clear information and support to those affected.

    For Division I Men's Ice Hockey student-athletes, the NCAA Transfer Portal opens normally on April 13. Announcing now allows our student-athletes to enter the portal two weeks earlier than other student-athletes.

    Scholarship commitments at their existing levels will be honored for any Division I Men's Ice Hockey student-athlete who elects to remain at 海角乱伦社区 to complete their degree program, provided they remain in good academic and conduct standing.

    If a student-athlete chooses to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal to explore other options and then decides to remain at 海角乱伦社区, their existing scholarship will be honored.

    Yes, as long as they continue to meet all applicable NCAA eligibility standards, including progress towards their degree. For 海角乱伦社区 Division I Men's Ice Hockey student-athletes, the NCAA Transfer Portal opened early on March 27. This timing allows our student-athletes additional flexibility to explore their options.

    Yes, scholarships will be honored for Division I Men's Ice Hockey incoming fully signed and committed student-athletes throughout the completion of their degree.

    We are committed to standing by the impacted students and will provide support wherever possible, including mental health services, academic guidance, financial aid, and other student resources.

    Yes, the compliance department will be available to help students complete the paperwork to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. Those wishing to transfer to other institutions will receive assistance and support in doing so.

    Sustaining an intercollegiate athletics program requires consistent, long-term resources rather than one-time funding. This decision reflects a broader assessment of long-term sustainability and institutional priorities.

    The decision was not driven by a single financial figure. It reflects a broader review of programs and institutional priorities to ensure 海角乱伦社区 remains strong for the long term.

    Division I Men's Ice Hockey is the only sport being discontinued.