Academic Life
As an academic institution in the Christian tradition of the Evangelical Friends Church, Malone University is committed to intellectual enrichment in the context of Christian faith. We strive to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work.
To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:
- Understand and critically engage the bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world
- Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith
- Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts
- Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level
- Explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits
View the full version of Malone’s foundational principles and educational goals.
Academic Catalog
Malone’s Undergraduate Catalog serves as the official University document for all academic policies and procedures as well as information related to enrollment, fees, and other aspects of campus life. Students should refer annually to the Catalog for up-to-date information and modifications to existing policies and degree requirements.
General Education
The General Education program is a set of academic requirements common to all students, ranging across a spectrum of academic disciplines and subjects. The program is designed to help you achieve the holistic goals Malone sets for students. It is also a chance to explore unfamiliar territory and cultivate new interests. Many components of the program allow for choices among multiple courses or topics, so work with your academic adviser to pick courses that best suit your interests.
While college can be an exciting and enriching place in many ways, teaching and learning are, after all, what makes college, college. We believe that what you know becomes an integral part of who you grow to be. For that reason, our goals for students are ambitious and comprehensive.
Majors and Minors
Your major is an in-depth program of study chosen by you to satisfy your own interests and goals. A minor is a smaller, condensed program that gives you a chance to explore an additional interest or supplement a major with a complementary field of study. Most major programs at Malone allow enough space for you to add a minor or (in many cases) a second major; be sure to discuss possibilities with your academic adviser. Be sure to explore all of our current major & minor offerings.
Registrar’s Office
Located in Founders Hall, the Registrar's Office where to go to for all things academic, including academic records, transcript requests, course registration questions, transfer credits, final grades, and degree completion.
Course Registration
You will register for your courses through an online process based on the number of credits you have earned. You and your adviser work through the requirements you need in order to stay on track for graduation. It’s also important to understand that you have a limited time frame to add or drop courses if you want a refund of tuition money. If that time frame expires, you are expected to stay enrolled in the course until it’s completed.
Find out more about registration procedures and take a look at the current course schedule offerings.