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Student information
Semester
system
A semester hour of credit is given
for attending one class period a week for at least 15 weeks or the
equivalent in other time blocks. The duration of a lecture class period is
50 minutes. Two to three hours of outside preparation are expected of the
student for each lecture class period.
Student
classification
Course
number classifications
The University gives credit for all
courses numbered 100 through 699 in each academic department.
- Courses
at the 100-200 level generally provide a foundation or overview of a
discipline. They are intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
- Courses
at the 300-400 level frequently assume prior knowledge of the field and
a higher level of analysis and difficulty. They are intended primarily
for juniors or seniors.
- Courses
at the 500-600 level are considered graduate courses. They generally
involve individual research projects, critical discussion of issues and
oral presentations.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all
classes for which they are registered. Decisions regarding absences from
class are left to the individual instructor.
Withdrawal
from a course must be initiated by the student. Work
missed because of late registration, illness or any other reason must be
made up. The student is responsible for contacting the instructor to make
these arrangements. Commencement
Official
commencement ceremonies are held once a year at the close of spring
semester, whether students completed graduation requirements in December or
May or will complete them in August. Responsibility for fulfilling
requirements for graduation rests with the individual student.
Advising
Academic advising is the
responsibility of faculty members, who are prepared to help the student
explore various academic majors, make appropriate career choices, explain
University requirements and provide assistance in selecting classes.
Advisors
are expected to provide accurate information to students and help them make
informed choices about majors, programs and courses.
Students,
however, are responsible for keeping themselves informed about policies,
academic and graduation requirements, and policy revisions.
Student
responsibility
Students are responsible for meeting
academic regulations. They also are expected to truthfully complete all
documents pertaining to their University studies and activities. Failure to do
so may constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Saint Martin's University is in
compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974. The University guarantees each student the right to inspect and review
his or her personal educational records. (back
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