Awards and Honors

Achievement Award in Politics and

Government: for outstanding work in politics and government.

Achievement Award in Psychobiology:

to a student doing the most outstanding work in the psychobiology major. Achievement Award in Psychology: to the outstanding senior psychology major. Theatre Achievement Award: awarded for excellence in some area of theatre. Samuel N. Pickard Award: to the members of the upperclass who have made the most significant contribution to Ripon College through scholarship, athletic achievement and personal character. Pickard served as a Trustee of the College from 1932-73.

John Storzer Graduate Study Scholar-

ship: awarded annually to the Ripon

College senior majoring or minoring in exercise science with the highest cumulative grade-point average. This award was established in 1974 by alumni, friends and family of John

Storzer to commemorate the 17 years he served the students of Ripon College as a coach, teacher and athletic director.

Jeff A. Thompson, Class of 1987,

Award: to a junior who, while maintaining satisfactory academic progress, has demonstrated enthusiasm, determination, perseverance and unselfishness in the intercollegiate football program at Ripon College.

This award is given in memory of

Jeff A. Thompson.

The Peter A. Mattiacci ’58 Award:

presented annually to a physical education student as the student embarks on completing the required 14 credits of student teaching and the student-teaching seminar. The award recognizes the student teacher who has demonstrated high academic achievement, promoted a lifestyle of health and wellness and who has made positive contributions to the

College community and/or the Ripon community.

David L. Harris Memorial Award:

given by Student Senate to the student who has contributed most to the betterment of the College community through clubs and organizations within Ripon College. Given in memory of David L. Harris, dean of men and professor of psychology from 1954 to 1986.

American Association of University

Women Awards: The Webster family established two American

Association of University Women

Awards (AAUW) to express appreciation for outstanding service by junior and senior women. Criteria are: good academic achievement and service to the College, to the Ripon community and to humankind. These awards were established in 1987 as a lasting tribute to Mary Eva Webster, the wife of Edwin W. Webster, class of 1919 and professor of history at

Ripon College from 1921 to 1962.

Mrs. Webster not only supported her husband’s activities but also was a significant contributor to the College through her work with the AAUW, the Ripon College Women’s Club and other volunteer work. Students were welcomed into the Websters’ home and given the support, comfort and, sometimes, the admonitions which helped them to become better students and better people.

Alumni Association Senior Award:

to members of the senior class who have, through leadership, enthusiasm, involvement and personal achievement, contributed to the betterment of campus life at Ripon

College. Class of 1991 Award: to a junior who has maintained an excellent academic record while contributing significantly to Ripon College’s extracurricular life. The recipient must be a conscientious student, create a positive image as a member of the community, and personify Ripon College’s emphasis on the well-rounded experience of a liberal arts education. The award is made available by an anonymous member of the class of 1991. Deans’ Award: to an outstanding senior chosen for scholarship, leadership, character and service to the College.

Clifford Crump, Phi Beta Kappa

Award: to a sophomore and a junior chosen by the Ripon chapter of Phi

Beta Kappa on the basis of academic attainment, breadth of cultural interests, evidence of intellectual interest outside the classroom, and service to the community; established in honor of Clifford Crump, former chairman of Ripon’s mathematics department from 1937-58.

Student Support Services Outstand-

ing Tutor Award: to the student tutor who exhibits a high degree of dedication for helping others in an academic area, who has a professional approach in working with the

Student Support Services staff, and who has a history of success in assisting his/her peers achieve a deeper understanding of a discipline.

Student Organization Leadership

Award: to student organizations whose members have exemplified outstanding service to the campus and community. Student Leadership Award: to student leaders exhibiting dependability, dedication, service to campus and outstanding leadership qualities.

Erroll B. Davis Minority Achievement

Award: to an outstanding minority student who is within 12 months of graduation who has studied business administration/business-related discipline or engineering. The award was created by Alliant Energy Foundation in honor of Erroll B. Davis

Jr. and his years of leadership and service to the utility industry. Faculty/Staff Mentor Award: presented by the Office of Student Activities and Orientation to individuals who promote in- and out-of-classroom learning experiences. Senior Class Award: awarded by members of the senior class, the award recognizes an outstanding faculty member who best exhibits a commitment to helping students realize their full potential by challenging them in and out of the classroom.

May Bumby Severy 1908 Awards:

awarded to faculty members in recognition of their excellence in undergraduate teaching.

James Underkofler Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching:

to a faculty member for outstanding performance and excellence in undergraduate teaching. Given in honor of

James Underkofler and his 48 years of service to Wisconsin Power &

Light and the utility indus

Expenses

Comprehensive Fee

The Ripon College comprehensive fee covers tuition, room, board, student activities and admission to most campus events. Students are entitled to medical services at the Student Health Center and admission to all athletic events, plays, guest lectures and convocations. Part of each student’s comprehensive fee is allotted to Student Senate for apportionment among various student activities, such as the newspaper, the literary magazine and social events. Expenses not covered by the comprehensive fee include books, personal expenses, charges for special field trips, certain departmental supplies and fees and certain music lessons.

Students who are not required to live on campus will not be charged for room and board.

Tuition and Fees, 2021-2022

Tuition**

Resident Non-Resident (on campus) (off campus) $ 47,800 $ 47,800

Room*

$ 4,530 $ ---Board $ 4,560 $ ---Activities Fee $ 300 $ 300

Comprehensive Fee $ 57,190 $ 48,100

**Tuition Rate for 12-20 credits *Standard double room rate.

Special Fees and Expenses

• Students are charged $260 per semester for a half-hour weekly music lesson (normally 12 lessons per semester). No refunds can be made after the fourth week of instruction which is generally the fifth week of classes. There is no charge for music majors and minors. • The charge for students taking fewer than 12 credits is $1,400 per credit. For auditing only, the charge is $100 per credit for those not paying full tuition. • A special program for senior citizens of the Ripon community enables them to audit courses for $10 per course. Details are available in the Office of the Registrar. • Additional tuition, housing and other costs apply to the In Focus program. For further details, contact the program advisor. • The College does not insure the personal belongings of its students and recommends that parents or students provide for this coverage through their homeowner’s insurance or by purchasing a renter’s theft/fire/accident damage policy. • Other expenses include books and supplies, and incidental personal expenses (laundry, toiletries, recreation).

Overload Fee Policy

Students who are degree and non-degree seeking and are registered for more than 20 credits in an academic term will be charged additional tuition for each additional credit. The fee charged for the academic year 2021-22 is $1,400 per credit. Tuition is charged for courses in which the student is registered after the noasterisk add/drop date, regardless of

final grade. The following credits do not count against the 20 credit limit: music lessons, music ensembles, theatre productions. Exceptions are considered by the Office of the Dean of Faculty. Failure to successfully complete and earn credit for all registered courses will not cancel or modify any overload fees that have been assessed.

Undergraduate and Non-Degree Full Time Tuition Fees 2021-2022

• Tuition Full Time 12-20 credits $47,800.00 • Overload fee (per credit hour exceeding 20 credits fall and spring terms) $ 1,400.00

Optional Health Insurance

Ripon College offers an optional ACA-compliant health insurance plan administered by WPS Health Insurance for students who do not have individual or family medical coverage. Two plans are available, differing in deductible/ coverage and premium amounts. Both plans cover injuries due to participation in intercollegiate and intramural sports. Participation in intercollegiate athletics requires that students first provide proof of coverage and sign a waiver which indicates that the coverage is in effect. International students studying at Ripon College must provide proof of adequate insurance coverage for the duration of their stay in the United States. Proof must be submitted prior to arrival in the U.S. Information about insurance coverage options is available on the Ripon College website.

Schedule of Payments

One-half of the comprehensive fee is payable at the beginning of each semester (Aug. 15 and Jan. 15, respectively). A late fee will be charged for any account not paid by the due date. Failure to resolve a student account balance may result in financial dismissal from Ripon College.

Education Payment Options For Students and Families

The Interest-Free Monthly Payment

Option: The Interest-Free Monthly Payment Option enables families to spread all or part of their expenses over equal monthly payments. By eliminating the lump sum payment due at the start of each term, this option provides participants with more time to pay education expenses and is completely free of interest charges. Available to all students and families, the only cost for participation is a small enrollment fee each semester.

Additional information for this program is available on the my.Ripon portal under the Students tab.

Overpayments

Credit balances due to overpayments or payments made by wire transfer will remain on the student billing account for future charges or returned to the sending institution. Ripon College will not act as an intermediary for transference of funds through the credit balance refund process.

Ripon College Refund Policy Complete Withdrawal – Official Process

Ripon College’s refund policy directly reflects federal regulation and applies to all students whether or not they are receiving federal financial aid. Students who withdraw from Ripon College up through the 60% point in time in the semester will be eligible for financial aid (federal, state and/or institutional) in an amount equal to the percentage of the semester completed (“earned amount”). The remainder of their financial aid (“unearned amount”) will be returned to the appropriate funding source (excluding