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Academic Policies

The University's Academic Policies and Procedures are managed through the Office of the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs via the Academic Policy Committee. For further clarification on these policies or related procedures, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

  • Academic Calendar Defined
  • Academic Course Numbering
  • Academic Honors
  • Academic Integrity and Classroom Conduct
  • Academic Policy Exception
  • Academic Probation and Disqualification
  • Assignments Missed/Late Registration
  • Class Attendance Policy
  • Commencement Ceremony Participation and Degree Completion
  • Course Repeat Policy
  • Credit by Testing, Extension and Examination
  • Credit Hour Policy
  • Degree Nomenclature
  • Degree Requirements for Graduation
  • Degrees Granted
  • Diversity/Multicultural Exposure Course Requirement
  • Enrollment Status Definitions
  • Grade Appeal Policy and Procedure
  • Grade Change Policy
  • Grading System
  • Graduation Application
  • Incomplete Grades
  • Leave of Absence Policy and Withdrawal from the University Policy
  • Prior Learning Assessment
  • Registration and Course Enrollment
  • Release of Student Records
  • Student Academic Honor Societies
  • Student Academic Load
  • Undergraduate Class Standing
  • Writing Standards (Professional Education)
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