Academic Policies and Procedures

Students are responsible for full knowledge of the provisions and regulations pertaining to their academic program and degree contained in this catalog and elsewhere. Students have final responsibility for completing the requirements for a degree or certificate and are urged to seek advising. Students should never assume that they have approval to deviate from a stated requirement without a properly signed statement to that effect.

Generally, the policies and procedures contained in this university catalog must be followed by students currently enrolled for the fall 2026 and the spring and summer 2027 semesters. These policies and procedures are subject to change as the university deems necessary. If you have a concern, please check with the appropriate office. 

Students and Degrees

• Definition of a Student
    
• Undergraduate Student Classification by Credit Hours Completed
    
• Catalog Section for Degree and Academic Program Requirements
    
• Declaring or Changing a Major or Certificate
    
• Petitions for Degree Exception
    
• Degrees for Students with Terminal Illness
    
• Posthumously Awarded Degrees
    
• Children in Classrooms and Workplaces Policy
    

Grades and Academic Performance

• Grades and Notations
    
• Calculating Grade Point Average (GPA)/Quality Points
    
• Academic Standing Policy
    
• Grade Appeal
    
• Grade Change
    
• Best Grade Stands
    
• Fresh Start
    
• Pass/Fail Option
    
• Honors and Awards
    
• Last Date of Attendance or Participation
    

Academic Credit and Courses

• Course Credit (Semester Hours)
    
• Course Load
    
• Course Counting and Distribution
    
• Repeated Courses
    
• Transfer Credit Evaluation
    
• Alternative Credit /Prior Learning Assessment
    
• Affordable Course Materials and Open Educational Resources (OER)
    
• Internship Course Registration
    

Academic Rights and Responsibilites

• Academic Integrity
    
• Academic Rights
    
• Academic Responsibilities
    
• University-Wide Student Attendance Policy