GRADING
Formal reports of the student’s progress are issued at the close of each semester. At mid-semester, a report of very low grades (D’s and F’s) is given to the student.
The following grade point systems is used in connection with these grades:
| A |
equals 4.00 points per credit |
| A- |
equals 3.67 points per credit |
| B+ |
equals 3.33 points per credit |
| B |
equals 3.00 points per credit |
| B- |
equals 2.67 points per credit |
| C+ |
equals 2.33 points per credit |
| C |
equals 2.00 points per credit |
| C- |
equals 1.67 points per credit |
| D+ |
equals 1.33 points per credit |
| D |
equals 1.00 points per credit |
| D- |
equals 0.67 points per credit |
| F |
equals 0.00 points per credit |
| P |
0.0 points pass in pass-fail course, not computed in grade point average, credits counted. |
| NC |
0.0 points, failure in pass-fail course, not computed in grade point average, no credit earned. |
| W |
0.0 points, withdrawn without penalty, not computed in grade point average. Given for withdrawal previous to withdrawal deadline, and for certain extenuating circumstances thereafter, such as illness. |
| WF |
0.0 points, withdrawn with penalty, is computed in grade point average. Given for withdrawal after the withdrawal deadline under unauthorized conditions. |
| I |
0.0 points, incomplete, not computed in grade point average, (see policy on incomplete grades below) |
DROPS
Students who withdraw before the first class session, but within two weeks before the class, will be assessed a $50 drop fee plus a charge for books not returned in good condition. Students who withdraw after the first week of class but before the second week will be charged 25% of the class tuition. If a student drops a module after the second session, he or she will receive a grade of “NC” (no credit). The “NC” designation does not affect the grade point average. There will be no refund for those withdrawing after the second class session. The student may be allowed to retake the course at no charge at a future date. The no-charge retake option will be limited to one per module and one per academic year (July 1st through June 30th). The retake must be completed within twelve months of the end of the original course.
For E-Learning or Telecourses: Students have 4 weeks from registration to order text(s) and turn in the 1st assignment to their instructor. A $45 registration fee will be assessed if the student fails to do so and will be administratively withdrawn from the course. If a student wishes to drop an E-Learning or Telecourse after the 1st assignment and before the 2nd assignment, the student will receive a 50% refund of tuition. If a student wishes to drop after the 2nd assignment is turned in, there will be no refund of tuition.
GRADUATING WITH HONORS
A candidate who achieves a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 or better will be graduated Summa Cum Laude; one who achieves a cumulative grade point average of 3.80 or better will be graduated Magna Cum Laude; and one who achieves a cumulative grade point average of 3.60 or better will be graduated Cum Laude.
ABSENCES AND TARDINESS
Because modules in the program are only four to six weeks in length, it is required that students attend each session.
If emergency circumstances dictate missing a session, please notify the center staff and the instructor. If absence patterns develop, students may be asked to meet with the center/program director to justify their continued participation in the program.
Students are expected to attend all class periods of the courses for which they have registered. Absence from a course may result in a lower grade, depending on the professor’s grading policy. The determination of what constitutes excessive absence in any course rests with the professor conducting that course.
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