{"id":171,"date":"2024-09-20T15:21:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/provost\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:21:27","slug":"academic-policies-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/academic-policies-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Policies &#038; Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"CM147\">Advisement and Registration<\/h2>\n<h3><span>General Information<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"CM9\"><span>Each student at Saint Peter\u2019s University is assigned an academic advisor who aids the student in planning an academic schedule using <\/span><a class=\"c1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/selfsvc.saintpeters.edu\/Student\/Account\/Login?ReturnUrl%3D%252fStudent&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1698760840174771&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DcXU-yRReWw1jSMhWZ2wv\">Self-Service<\/a><span>. Students must use <\/span><a class=\"c1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/selfsvc.saintpeters.edu\/Student\/Account\/Login?ReturnUrl%3D%252fStudent&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1698760840174771&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DcXU-yRReWw1jSMhWZ2wv\">Self-Service<\/a><span> to plan their schedule and obtain their advisor\u2019s ap\u00adproval for each course before a student may register for any term. Registration dates for each term are published <\/span>online<span> in the Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/span>(https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academic-calendar\/)<span>. Student\u2019s financial obligation must be satisfied by the Payment Due Date on the Payment Due Calendar (<\/span>https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/enrollment-services\/student-accounts\/billing-and-payments\/)<span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Academic Advisement<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"CM9\"><span>Through the University Advisement Program, freshmen are assigned advisors upon entering the University and should consult with them periodically during their first year of <\/span>study<span>.\u00a0 After their first term of <\/span>study<span>, students will be transitioned to their major department for academic\u00a0 advisement.\u00a0<\/span>Students with multiple majors or minors will be assigned an advisor for each department and must consult with all advisors prior to registration for each term.<\/p>\n<h3><span>Advisement for School of Professional Studies (SPS) Students<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Adult students are assigned academic advisors to assist them throughout their academic career. The academic advisor should be consulted and can review your course plan to ensure you are on track to complete your program requirements on time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"CM140\">Administrative Deregistration<\/h3>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Students may be administratively deregistered from some or all of their courses if they fail to complete by published deadlines<\/span>\u00a0the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"CM140\">required forms for federal student aid<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM140\">payment arrangements<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM140\">if they lack appropriate course prerequisites or<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM140\">if they fail to attend\/participate in class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"CM140\">Students are expected to maintain continuous registration until their program requirements are complete. Students who have not been in attendance for at least one year, will have their program administratively withdrawn as a result of non-registration by the Registrar's Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><span>Registration Between Schools<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\"><span>Evening (SPS) students may not register for traditional day (semester) courses. <\/span><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Traditional day students are n<span>ot permitted to take more than two term courses (<\/span>One course in each term or two courses per term).<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\"><span>First-year students are not allowed to register for SPS courses unless an exception is approved by the Dean. <\/span><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Undergraduate s<span>tudents may not register for <\/span>winter<span> trimester courses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">The Dean may approve exceptions to the policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Saint Peter\u2019s University Credit Hour Assignment Policy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This Credit Hour Assignment Policy ensures that the number of credits awarded for the completion of each course taught at Saint Peter\u2019s University reflects United States Department of Education (USDOE), Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and New Jersey state requirements for classroom hours and recommended out of class course work.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The policy assures that measurable learning outcomes and credits awarded for the completion of programs that do not adhere to the standard definition of a \u201ccredit hour\u201d (such as online, hybrid and internship courses, as well as credits awarded through prior learning assessment) are consistent with those assigned to traditional face-to-face courses, considering course content and expected learning outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>This policy applies to the assignment of credit hours to all current and new Saint Peter\u2019s University programs, undergraduate and graduate.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Definition of a Semester Credit Hour\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One semester credit shall be equal to not less than one hour (50 minutes) of classroom instruction plus two hours (120 minutes) of out of class course work over a span of no less than fifteen (15) weeks. \u00a0Courses that meet on a TF course pattern (75 minutes) over a span of no less than fifteen (15) weeks meet this credit hour requirement.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Course Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Consistent with the definition of a semester credit hour policy, students in traditional lecture\/discussion courses are expected to devote two hours outside the classroom on related course work, including study, preparation of written assignments and course-related projects. Instructors acquaint students with all course expectations at the beginning of each course with a detailed syllabus that follows a prescribed format to foster the attainment of measurable learning outcomes. Syllabi include all course requirements and policies in addition to sharing clear evaluation criteria.<\/p>\n<p>For programs that do not adhere to the standard definition of a \u201ccredit hour\u201d (such as online, hybrid and internship courses, including student teaching, and credits awarded through prior learning assessment), courses shall be consistent with those face-to-face offerings, with due consideration given to course content and measurable learning outcomes. In addition, syllabi include a clear set of course expectations, policies and evaluation criteria.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ongoing Assessment of Semester Credits<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The number of credits assigned to each course shall be considered in course design and syllabi with expected student learning outcomes for each course meeting the semester hour standard. Consideration of assigned credits are part of the periodic review of syllabi by department chairs, regularly scheduled annual course assessments involving faculty and students, curriculum committee reviews, and formal program evaluations.\u00a0 The school deans collect and store syllabi each semester.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Provost\/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the school deans, and the chair of either the Curriculum Committee or the Committee on Graduate Programs will review all new programs, including those associated courses and credit hours assigned, before submission to and approval by the Faculty Senate. New courses or changes to existing courses may not be instituted without prior departmental approval and the approval of the appropriate school dean. \u2028<\/p>\n<h2><span>Student Status<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Students enrolled at the University are classified as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Traditional Day Student Status\u00a0-<span>Students enrolled in the undergraduate day fall and\/or spring semes\u00adters. Full-time students are expected to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits per term.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>School of Professional Studies (SPS) Status -\u00a0<span>Students enrolled in <\/span><\/span>undergraduate evening\u00a0<span><span>8 week terms. Full-time students are expected to enroll for a minimum of 12 credits per term.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Matriculated Students -\u00a0<span>Students who have satisfied the entrance requirements and are following a prescribed program of studies towards a degree. Matriculation starts on the first day of the term.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Non Matriculated Students -\u00a0<span>Students who are not pursuing a degree at Saint Peter\u2019s University but who are admitted at the discretion of the University Registrar in certain circumstances to fulfill an academic need. Students may take no more than 12 credits before matriculating.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Audit<span>ors -\u00a0<span>Students who have the permission of the Dean of the school that the course is offered in and the instructor to attend the course on a non-credit basis.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Full-time Students -\u00a0<span>Students who carry a course <\/span><\/span>load<span><span> of 12-18 credits per semester or generally six credits per evening term. Unless stated otherwise for particular courses of <\/span><\/span>study<span><span>, permission to take credits beyond these limits in a term must be obtained from the appropriate dean.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>P<span>art-time Students -\u00a0<span>Students who carry a course <\/span><\/span><\/span>load<span><span><span> of fewer than 12 credits per semester or three credits per evening term.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Class Standing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM9\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span>A student\u2019s class standing is determined by the number of credits earned by the end of the academic year:<\/span><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"sc_sctable tbl_classtanding\" summary=\"Class Standing\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Class Standing<\/caption>\n<colgroup><col class=\"column0\"\/><col class=\"column1\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"sctablehead\">\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column0\">Class<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column1\">Credits Earned<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Freshman Status<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Fewer Than 30 Credits Earned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">Sophomore Status<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">30 Credits Earned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">Junior Status<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">60 Credits Earned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Senior Status<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">90 Credits Earned<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span>Independent <\/span>Study<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>An independent <\/span>study<span> is a course in which normally one student engages in <\/span>study<span> under the direction of a faculty member, with weekly meetings of at least one hour and fifteen minutes throughout the semester or one hour and fifty minutes each week of a trimester. The student must secure the permission of the instructor, who should not feel constrained to assume such extra work, and also obtain permission from the department chair and the dean. All independent studies must be approved by the appropriate dean in advance of the term for which they are planned. Ordinarily, no faculty member may direct more than one tutorial or independent <\/span>study<span> each term, i.e., two in any academic year and one in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Independent studies may be approved for: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>a.) students who desire special <\/span>study<span> in a specific area, which is not ordinarily covered in sufficient breadth and depth to suit their particular needs and interests; <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>b.) students who because of legitimate academic or human problems (e.g., student teaching or illness) have been unable to take required courses when normally scheduled, and who for substantial reasons (e.g., course is no longer offered, course is irregularly offered and is not available during the appropriate year) will be unable to take such courses at any other regularly scheduled time. This category will not be construed as including students who, having legitimately been unable to take a regularly scheduled course, have subsequently neglected without good cause to take that course at one of its regularly scheduled times. Preference for a particular instructor or for a particular time is not to be considered good cause. I<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Independent studies are not available to students as a means of replacing a grade in a course previously taken. Tutorials and independent studies are available only to matriculated Saint Peter\u2019s University students and our <\/span>graduate<span>s, and may be given only by Saint Peter\u2019s University faculty. Registration for a tutorial or independent <\/span>study<span> must be completed prior to the end of the appropriate add period. The Independent <\/span>Study<span> Request Form is available in the Provost Forms Database.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Auditing of Courses<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Students may register for a course on an audit or a non-credit basis with permission of the appropriate dean. Students may not audit courses in accountancy, studio art, data processing, composition, language studies, or any subject which involves laboratory work, field work, or work of a similar nature. Auditors may not be admitted to closed courses, tutorials or independent studies. Auditors, with approval of the course instructor and permission of the dean, may change their status from audit to credit by the last date for adding courses specified in each term. A grade of \u201cAU\u201d is recorded for courses taken on an audit basis. No other grade is given.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\">Students auditing a course must plan and have the course approved by their advisor on student planning. After the advisor approves, the student should email the Dean for permission to audit a course. Once the Dean approves, they will let the Registrar's Office know and the student can be coded as an auditor. Credits earned will be zero and the cost will be reduced to one credit. Student Accounts will update the tuition charges to reflect the cost of one credit.<\/p>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<h2>Student Credit Loads<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>In order to complete the Bachelor\u2019s degree in four years, students must complete 15 credits per semester of non-developmental courses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Baccalaureate degree programs at Saint Peter\u2019s University require 120 credits for degree conferral. Students must successfully complete at least 30 credits a year to graduate on time. Visit\u00a0https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/case\/think-30\/\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>First-year students in good academic standing generally take five courses (one of which is the Freshman Semi\u00adnar) during the first semester and five courses during the second semester. A dean\u2019s approval is required for freshmen to take fewer than 15 or more than 17 credits in the fall or spring semester. Freshmen may not take evening courses. Credits taken during the Summer Academy are considered fall semester credits.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Sophomores, juniors and seniors in good academic standing may enroll in up to 18 credits in a given term. Flat rate tuition for full-time students covers up to 18 credits. Students wishing to enroll in more than 18 credits, and pay the additional tuition charge, may do so if the following criteria are met for an Overload:<\/p>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li><span>They have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0.<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t<li><span>The course they plan to enroll in has been approved by their advisor on Student Planning.<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t<li><span>They complete the <\/span><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-fcd1c03c-7fff-005f-7ba1-59a0f03313e4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdcIWI3II3PDWmazNg55MMWPHQn5u2oC9gwaSmmim7mXzw_qg\/viewform\">Credit Overload Petition<\/a>\u00a0to obtain <\/span><span>their advisor\u2019s and the\u00a0<span>dean's approval after careful assessment of the reasons for the additional credit load and the student\u2019s ability to successfully complete all courses.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Students on Academic <\/span>Probation<span> or Suspension<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Default\"><span>See the Academic Standing section for credit load restrictions for students on academic <\/span>probation<span> or suspension.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Online Course Policy for Traditional Day Undergraduate Students (Effective Fall 2025 for all students)<\/h3>\n<p>Traditional undergraduate day students who have not completed thirty (30) credits of coursework:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>May take a total of six online credits\u00a0 (1 in the Fall and 1 in the Spring)<\/li>\n\t<li>No more than three online credits can be taken at one time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\t<li>The online credits must be taken in traditional undergraduate day courses.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traditional undergraduate day students who have completed thirty (30) credits of coursework are eligible to take a maximum of six undergraduate online credits during a 16-week semester.\u00a0 Online credits taken in an 8-week course count towards the six-credit maximum allowed in a semester.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Students who wish to enroll in online courses offered by the School of Professional Studies (SPS) (Term 1, Term 2, or Winter Intersession\/Janmester) must meet all of the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Completion of at least 30 credits<\/li>\n\t<li>Approval from their academic advisor and the Dean of SPS<\/li>\n\t<li>A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0<\/li>\n\t<li>Adherence to the 6 credit online course limit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To appeal for an exception to the policy, students must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1DknowLC1lUhCZ7xOLDODkKjUkKIWFXuwI-yPiR7d0H8\/preview\" target=\"_blank\">Online Course Policy Exception Request (for Traditional Day Undergraduate Students)<\/a>\u00a0form.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Traditional Day Students Enrolling in Undergraduate (SPS) Courses <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><em><span>(Effective for returning students enrolled in Fall 2025 based on when registration was processed. If processed prior to 7\/1, this policy applies. If processed after 7\/1, the new policy applies. If you have questions, please contact registrar@saintpeters.edu)<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Traditional day students are expected to complete their degree requirements through courses offered during the day session. However, traditional day students may take courses in the School of Professional Studies, consistent with the University policy on credit loads, provided they fulfill the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li><span>They will have earned 30 or more credits at the time the course commences;<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>They must not exceed more than 6 credits in an 8 week term in <\/span>SPS<span> courses (excluding <\/span>Janmester<span> courses). Exceptions may be granted by the Dean.<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Students with a GPA below 2.0 are not permitted to enroll in online courses.<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>They complete the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSd0vsP0rMEhaa84_uNIFE-qoEcWV9bLUkSmbUKPxcQaK3gpdw\/viewform\">Undergraduate Request to Enroll in Term 1 and Term 2 Courses<\/a>\u00a0to obtain approval from their academic advisor and the Dean of the School of Professional Studies will review and register the student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"introtext\">Undergraduate Students Enrolling in Graduate Courses<\/h2>\n<p class=\"introtext\">Traditional day and SPS students may enroll in two graduate courses\u00a0while completing their undergraduate degree,\u00a0provided they fulfill the following conditions:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They have completed at least one term at Saint Peter's;<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They have attained a GPA of at least 3.0;<\/li>\n\t<li>They\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">have completed at least 60<\/span>\u00a0credits;<\/li>\n\t<li>They must\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">complete the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAXINWyM7WdPOY4mT-ZSP-efwmUzUKkvVqfmaQKifub3KIjA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Undergraduate Request to Enroll in Graduate Courses<\/a>,<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0which will be sent to the\u00a0<\/span>Undergraduate Advisor, then Graduate Admissions, the Graduate Program Director (or the appropriate Dean), the Chair,\u00a0 for approval. After they have been approved, the Registrar\u2019s Office will process the registration<span class=\"gmail_default\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"introtext\">Traditional day and SPS\u00a0students that are admitted to an Accelerated Graduate Program may enroll in up to four graduate courses, while completing their undergraduate degree,\u00a0provided they fulfill the following conditions:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They have completed at least one term at Saint Peter's;<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They have applied and been admitted to a graduate program;<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They are coded by admissions with an Accelerated Campus Organization;<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"gmail_default\">They have attained a GPA of at least 3.0;<\/li>\n\t<li>They\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">have completed at least 60<\/span>\u00a0credits;<\/li>\n\t<li>They must\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">complete the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAXINWyM7WdPOY4mT-ZSP-efwmUzUKkvVqfmaQKifub3KIjA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\">Undergraduate Request to Enroll in Graduate Courses<\/a>,<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0which will be sent to the\u00a0<\/span>Undergraduate Advisor, then Graduate Admissions, the Graduate Program Director (or the appropriate Dean), the Chair,\u00a0 for approval. After they have been approved, the Registrar\u2019s Office will process the registration<span class=\"gmail_default\">;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Undergraduate students are not permitted to register in Winter trimester courses or courses that overlap terms. Credit and GPA\u00a0Exceptions may be granted by the Dean. If an exception is granted, Financial Aid is not available for Undergraduate Students for the Winter Trimester and this is paid out of pocket.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Summer Session Course Loads<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Traditional day students may take no more than 12 credits in a given summer session and no more than six credits in any particular session, and no more than three credits in any session of three weeks or less.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Courses Taken at Other Institutions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>While a student is matriculated at Saint Peter\u2019s University, only under specific circumstances, can up to 18 credits for courses taken at another college, outside of the fall\/spring regular academic year schedule, be transferred to Saint Peter\u2019s University to count as part of a student\u2019s graduation requirements. (The academic year restriction does not apply to courses taken through the Washington Internship Program or the Saint Peter\u2019s University <\/span>Study Abroad<span> Program.) Other credit load limits apply as well, and the last 30 credits of the degree must be completed at Saint Peter\u2019s University. Students also may not matriculate at Saint Peter\u2019s and another institution simultaneously during the same academic year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>The following describes the conditions under which matriculated students may transfer in credit for courses taken at an accredited college outside of the fall\/spring regular academic year schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n\t<li><span>Prior to registering for a course, a student must complete the <\/span><a class=\"c4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Kr-hbkJGS4S0qOfg3m5bW2EzhsUIX_cW\/view?usp%3Dsharing&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1677624406014711&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VsucFQW1o5Hqo0HjDTDN4\">Undergraduate Request to Take Courses at Another Institution<\/a>\u00a0form<span>. The course description from the other college\u2019s catalog or <\/span>web<span>page must be uploaded or attached. The following individuals\u2019 signatures are also required on the form: appropriate dean, chairperson of the equivalent Saint Peter\u2019s department, and the chairperson of the student\u2019s major department. Note that these signatures do not constitute waivers for the residency requirement, 18-credit limit requirement, or other credit load limit requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>After the course is completed and a final grade\u00a0<\/span>of C (2.0) or better awarded<span>, the student must send a <\/span>transcript<span> to CASE@saintpeters.edu to evaluate and process.<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Transfer credits are not computed in the student\u2019s grade point average.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Students participating in the Study Abroad Program will have all grades transferred (regardless of the grade). However, the grades are not computed in\u00a0the student\u2019s grade point average.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Conditions of Non-Matriculation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Non-matriculated students (students who are not pursuing a degree at Saint Peter\u2019s University) may not take more than 12 hours of credit. If a non-matriculated student wishes to register for additional credits beyond 12 hours, that student must apply for matriculated degree seeking status. Any request to continue as a non-matriculated student beyond 12 credits must be made in writing, with specific reasons cited, to the appropriate dean and Registrar. Once matriculated into a degree program at the University, a student may not take courses as a non-matriculated student until he\/she has graduated from the University. After a student has graduated, a student may return to the University as a non-matriculated student, but the credit hour limits apply. No courses taken after graduation as a non-matriculated student may be applied retroactively to any major, minor, or degree program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Class Attendance<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\">Students are expected to attend all classes, arrive on time and remain for the entire class period, and report to class fully prepared with all required materials. To meet these expectations, students must arrange course schedules that minimize conflict with other commitments, including personal commitments, work, or participation in athletics or other university-sanctioned events. When students encounter difficulty meeting these requirements, they must actively engage their faculty member to discuss the concern.\u00a0<span>The interaction in the classroom among students and faculty is a vital part of the learning experience. At the first class meeting of the term, the professor must indicate what relationship attendance has to the final grade. The responsibility for any work missed due to absence rests entirely with the student.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p>Absence from Class\u00a0-\u00a0<span>An occasional illness or other important personal matter may sometimes make class attendance impossible; however, it is up to the student to notify the instructor within 24 hours, and provide any required documentation within a reasonable amount of time. Whether the absence is excused or not is up to the instructor, and the responsibility for work missed rests entirely with the student.\u00a0<span>Traditional day students who exceed absences totaling more than two times the number of lecture meetings per week may be given a failing grade if the student continues in the course past the withdrawal date.\u00a0<\/span> <span>Students taking SPS classes in eight-week sessions are permitted one absence per term. An absence is defined as missing one class meeting, or for hybrid and <\/span><\/span>online<span><span> courses, non-participation for a one-week period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Absence from Laboratory\u00a0-\u00a0<span>All missed laboratory sessions must be made up.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Extended Absence\u00a0-\u00a0<span>Students who must be absent for extended periods (i.e., three or more consecutive classes for traditional day students or two classes for <\/span><\/span>SPS<span><span> students) must notify the appropriate dean who will inform the faculty as a service to students. Traditional day students must notify the appropriate dean. Students attending evening classes in Jersey City must notify the office of the Director of the School of Professional Studies (<\/span><\/span>SPS<span><span>). Bergen County Campus students must notify the Director\u2019s office. Upon their return, written documentation from the appropriate source (e.g., hospital, doctor, government agency, etc.), along with the student\u2019s cover letter, must be delivered to the appropriate dean. Students must consult their professors about their status upon their return and should not presume their eligibility to continue courses.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Absence Due to Trips on Class Days -\u00a0<span>Students seeking an excused absence from class due to their participation in a course-related or non-course-related University-sponsored trip must get permission from their instructor(s). Granting the excused absence is at the discretion of the instructor(s). If excused absences are not granted, a student may not be penalized for declining to participate in the course-related trip. If permission is not granted, and a student still decides to participate in the trip, the student is responsible for the consequences that action may have on his\/her class attendance record and\/or grade.\u00a0<span>When seeking permission for these excused absences, students should supply instructors with a signed letter from the faculty (or staff) member leading the trip. The letter should indicate the student\u2019s name and describe the purpose of the trip.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Examinations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span>Examinations are a partial but significant measure of a student\u2019s academic progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li><span>Class Examinations -\u00a0<span>Class examinations are periodic examinations within a course, previously announced by the professor, and generally considered a determining factor in the final term grade.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Late Examinations -\u00a0<span>Late examinations are<\/span> <span>conducted by an instructor for those students who have an excused absence for a missed class examination. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to make arrangements for a late examination with the professor.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Final Term Examinations -\u00a0<span>Final term examinations are<\/span> <span>scheduled by the Registrar for every traditional day course. Any substitute procedure for a final examination must be authorized by an instructor\u2019s department chairperson and the appropriate dean.\u00a0 Final exams for <\/span><\/span>SPS<span><span> courses <\/span><span>may be given during the final week of classes and may or may not be given during the final meeting.\u00a0 Projects, papers or presentations may be assigned for <\/span><\/span>SPS<span><span> courses in lieu of final examinations, as set forth in the course syllabus.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Absence from Final Examinations\u00a0-\u00a0<span>The final decision as to whether or not a student has an adequate reason for being absent from a final examination rests completely and exclusively with the professor. If the professor decides the reason is adequate, he\/she will arrange for and conduct a late examination. Should the professor decide the student\u2019s reason is not adequate, the student receives a failing grade for the examination.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Grading System and Procedures<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Grades at Saint Peter\u2019s University are assigned on a numerical quality point basis, with a D as the minimum passing grade in each undergraduate subject. A student\u2019s final term grade in any course is assigned by the instructor on the basis of performance in all work throughout the entire period of the course, including class participation, recitations, readings, reports, quizzes, major tests, term papers, and final examinations. Final grades for a term cannot be altered later than six weeks after the start of the next term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span>Grades should be interpreted as an index of achievement in a course according to the following scale:<\/span><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"sc_sctable tbl_gradescale\" summary=\"Grade Scale\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Grade Scale<\/caption>\n<colgroup><col class=\"column0\" pdfwidth=\"20%\" width=\"20%\"\/><col class=\"column1\" pdfwidth=\"80%\" width=\"80%\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"sctablehead\">\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column0\">Grade<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column1\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">A<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">4.0 Outstanding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">A-<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">3.7 Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">B+<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">3.3 Very Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">B<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">3.0 Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">B-<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">2.7 Above Average<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">C+<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">2.3 Average Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">C<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">2.0 Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">C-<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">1.7 Less than Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">D+<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">1.3 Poor but passing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">D<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">1.0 Minimum for passing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">F<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">0.0 Failure; Student stopped attending after midterm grading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">FA<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">0.0 Student never attended or stopped attending course prior to midterm grading without formal withdrawal. The grade of FA is calculated into the GPA. *<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p class=\"CM9\" style=\"text-align:justify\">*Students who stop attending class meetings, or do not meet other stated attendance measures in a web-based course, will be given a Final Grade of FA: Failure Due to Non-Attendance. The student's Last Date of Attendance in the course will be used in determining if Federal Financial Aid must be returned. It is in the student's best interest to contact their Dean's Office if they cannot complete their courses. A grade of FA in an eligible course impacts the students Term and Cumulative GPA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"CM9\" style=\"text-align:justify\"><span>Other symbols used in the official recording of grades include:<\/span><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"sc_sctable tbl_subjectsymbols\" summary=\"Subject Symbols\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Subject Symbols<\/caption>\n<colgroup><col class=\"column0\" pdfwidth=\"20%\" width=\"20%\"\/><col class=\"column1\" pdfwidth=\"80%\" width=\"80%\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"sctablehead\">\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column0\">Symbol<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column1\">Subject<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">AU<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Course audited; no credit <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">IC<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Incomplete in course requirements <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">IP<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">In Progress; course runs beyond the normal end of term <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">IT<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Incomplete because of late submission of grade by instructor <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\"><td class=\"column0\">P<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Pass without a specific grade being given <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd\"><td class=\"column0\">TR<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Credits Transferred<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">WD<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">Formal withdrawal from a course <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span>Failures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Students will receive a failing grade for a course whenever they have a final term grade below D, fail to complete the necessary course work in order to remove the grade of In\u00adcomplete (IC) from their record, or fail a course due to excessive absence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Incomplete Grades<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>If students believe that they have a legitimate reason for requesting time beyond the final examination to complete course work, they may request a grade of Incomplete (IC) from the instructor. If granted, students will have until the deadlines below (semester, term<\/span><span>\u00a0and trimester) to complete the course work:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\"><span>Fall <\/span>incomplete grades must be changed by March 1st<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Winter\u00a0incomplete grades must be changed by April 15th<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Spring and Summer incomplete grades must be changed by October 15th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>If the instructor has not submitted a Change of Grade Form grade, the Registrar's Office will change the grade of IC to an F.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>In Progress Grades<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>For courses that run beyond the normal end of term, grades of In Progress (IP) may be assigned. Courses assigned an IP grade must have the course work completed by the end of the following term. If the course work is not completed, IP grades will be changed to an IC grade by th<\/span>e Registrar's Office<span>\u00a0on the dates below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Fall\u00a0incomplete grades must be changed by March 1st<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Winter\u00a0incomplete grades must be changed by April 15th<\/li>\n\t<li class=\"CM147\">Spring and Summer incomplete grades must be changed by October 15th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Change of Grade<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>A change of grade can only be initiated by the instructor of a course who must submit an\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c8\"><a class=\"c4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdwQ0QxFArNCC1RgvZQp6bM6pPivnaxg78A1Rcu66WyNCPGKw\/viewform&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1677624406024218&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TPZ6zb5-FYtOuzcdFHRDr\">Change of Grade Request Form<\/a><\/span>\u00a0detailing the reason for the extension to the school dean for approval. Such changes are made in extenuating circumstances only.<\/p>\n<h2>Resolution of Grade Disputes<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Students have the right to know the components of a course on which their final grade will be based, to be graded fairly, and to understand why they were given a particular grade. The instructor has the right to determine which course components will be graded and the weight that will be given to each, the right to determine the grading scale to be employed, and the responsibility to grade students consistently on that scale. The instructor is also expected to provide a syllabus for each course, specifying the assignments and examinations, and the weight given to each course component in determining the final grade. Finally, graded material should be returned to the student within a reasonable period of time; any material not returned must be retained by the instructor for one year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Should students believe, in light of the above, that they have been graded unfairly, then the first step is to make an appointment with the instructor, bring copies of any papers and\/or exams in question, and request that the instructor review the grade. This may be done until the sixth week of the term after the term in which the grade was issued. After that point, the grade becomes final.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>If, after discussing the grade with the instructor, the student still believes that he\/she was treated unfairly, then the next step is to seek the assistance of the chairperson of the department in which the course is offered to resolve the issue. Should the department chairperson be the instructor in question, then the appropriate dean is to appoint a member of that department to serve as mediator in the dispute.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>If the above steps do not lead to resolution of the issue, the student may meet with the appropriate dean to discuss the issue further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>When the assistance of the chair or the appropriate dean is called upon, that office will act as a mediator and will be authorized to collect all materials (e.g. exams, papers, quizzes and any other evaluative materials), whether in the hands of the instructor or the student, relevant to the construction of the grade. The instructor must be prepared to show that the grade was constructed according to the criteria described in the syllabus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Pass\/Fail Option<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\">Students in good academic standing are allowed to register for one course per term on a Pass\/Fail basis.\u00a0<strong>There is a limit of three Pass\/Fail courses in any Bachelor\u2019s or Associate\u2019s degree program.<\/strong>\u00a0Completion of a course under this option results in either a P or F grade. Courses not available for this option are those in the major department, cognate courses required by the major, or courses given through the Honors Program. Students may not take courses needed to satisfy matriculation requirements on a Pass\/Fail basis. The Pass\/Fail option is not available for basic courses in writing, composition, reading, or for any developmental courses. Permission to take any course under the Pass\/Fail op\u00adtion must be approved by the student\u2019s advisor and the appropriate dean. A traditional day student who has completed at least one semester of courses at Saint Peter\u2019s University or an SPS student who has earned at least six credits may register for one course each summer (including Intersession and the Janmester term) on a Pass\/Fail basis. Students on academic probation are not permitted to enroll in the pass\/fail grading options during their probationary period.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\">Credit will be granted for a passing grade, but since there is no numerical equivalent, the grade is not included in the GPA. A failing grade will be recorded as F and will be computed in the student\u2019s cumulative average.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CM147\">Students must complete the\u00a0<a class=\"c4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfUtYgCEynF94nmySVyCVlkA3rOS2-pVopj4ROaXp2JQak6HA\/viewform&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1677624406008643&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CfniBs5KMGQErebOx3k12\">PASS\/FAIL Request<\/a>\u00a0form on the ESC FORMS page\u00a0by the date noted in the Academic Calendar. Once students have filed for the Pass\/Fail option and it has been recorded, they may not cancel the option.<\/p>\n<h2>Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM9\"><span>The grade point average is computed in the following manner:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n\t<li><span>Multiplying the grade in each course taken at Saint Peter\u2019s University by the number of credits assigned to the course;<\/span><\/li>\n\t<li><span>Adding these products and dividing the total by the total number of credits attempted in all courses taken at Saint Peter\u2019s University.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"CM9\"><span>Pass grades, credit by examination grades, and transfer grades are not utilized in computing the cumulative grade point average.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Repeating a Course for a Higher Grade<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Students may repeat any course for which they received a grade below a C, including grades of F or FA. All courses and grades remain on the <\/span>transcript<span>. Only the most recent grade will be included in the cumulative GPA and will apply towards degree completion. This option is open only to students who have not completed their degree requirements for Saint Peter\u2019s University. Tutorials and independent studies are not an option for repetition of a course and grade replacement. Students should consult financial aid to determine if the repeated course will be covered by federal financial aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\n<h3><strong>Policy on Course Repetition for Non-Matriculated Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Students who have previously completed a course at the University and wish to repeat the same course to earn a higher grade may do so as a non-matriculated (non-degree) student under the following conditions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><strong>Eligibility:\u00a0<\/strong>Only students who have completed a degree and are no longer in matriculated status may repeat courses as non-matriculated students to improve their academic record.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><strong>Approval Requirement:\u00a0<\/strong>Students must obtain prior approval from the Registrar\u2019s Office before registering to repeat a course as a non-matriculated student. Requests will be reviewed for compliance with academic policy and institutional guidelines.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><strong>Transcript and GPA Impact:\u00a0<\/strong>Both the original and repeated course grades will appear on the official transcript. Each course attempt will be calculated separately in the GPA for the program in which it was taken. Repeating a course as a non-matriculated student will not retroactively alter the GPA of a previously completed program.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_signature\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<h3>Academic Transcripts<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>A transcript is an official record of courses taken, credits earned, and grades received. \u00a0The Registrar's Office\u00a0<\/span><span>offers several options for former and current students to order and receive transcripts. \u00a0In partnership with Parchment, Saint Peter's is able to provide official transcripts delivered electronically through the Parchment network. \u00a0The cost of the transcript varies by the type of delivery service requested and is detailed on the ordering site. \u00a0<\/span>Online<span> orders for same-day service must be received by 4:00 pm Monday through Friday to be processed the same day. Transcripts must be ordered through\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parchment.com\/u\/registration\/49085\/account\">Order Official Transcripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Unofficial transcripts are no longer provided by the <\/span>Registrar's Office<span>. \u00a0Students with <\/span><a class=\"c1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/selfsvc.saintpeters.edu\/Student\/Account\/Login?ReturnUrl%3D%252fStudent&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1698760840174771&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DcXU-yRReWw1jSMhWZ2wv\">Self-Service<\/a><span> access may view their unofficial transcripts <\/span>online<span>; students who do not have access to <\/span><a class=\"c1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/selfsvc.saintpeters.edu\/Student\/Account\/Login?ReturnUrl%3D%252fStudent&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1698760840174771&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DcXU-yRReWw1jSMhWZ2wv\">Self-Service<\/a><span> must request an official transcript. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>No transcripts or certifications will be released to students who have unpaid financial obligations to the University.\u00a0<\/span>Once a student graduates, the transcript is considered \u201csealed\u201d for that particular degree and changes cannot be made.<\/p>\n<h2><span>Communication to Students\/Change of Address<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-41fa1d1a-7fff-9872-8519-f7b50e139f03\">It is each student\u2019s responsibility to inform the University of any changes in directory information. You can update your address and contact information on <\/span><a class=\"c1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/selfsvc.saintpeters.edu\/Student\/Account\/Login?ReturnUrl%3D%252fStudent&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1698760840174771&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DcXU-yRReWw1jSMhWZ2wv\">Self-Service<\/a><span>. A student\u2019s lack of receipt of important notifications due to the student\u2019s failure to provide a correct, current address is not an acceptable reason for non-receipt of important notifications. Ensuring that a correct address is on file is entirely a student\u2019s responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Official Email Communication to Students<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Default\"><span>The official, sanctioned method of email communication with students is through each student\u2019s account provided by the University. Students are expected to check their University email accounts regularly. A student\u2019s lack of receipt of important notifications, due to the student\u2019s failure to use the email account provided by the University, is not an acceptable reason for non-receipt of important notifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Change of Name<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM147\"><span>Students who wish to change their name on University records must complete an Official Name Change Request. Two forms of legal documentation must be submitted, e.g. a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order indicating the change of name, SSN card or drivers license indicating the updated name. To update your email address, please contact the service desk.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Academic Standing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM9\"><span>The<\/span> <span>academic records of traditional day students are reviewed by the appropriate dean and the Com\u00admittee on Academic Standing each semester. The records of students in SPS are reviewed by the appropriate dean two times per year. As a result of this review, stu\u00addents will be placed, at the end of the spring term, in one of the following categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Good Standing - <span>First-year Saint Peter\u2019s students with a cumulative GPA at or above 1.8, and all other students at or above 2.0, are considered to be in good academic standing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Academic <\/span>Probation<span>\u00a0-\u00a0<\/span>First-year students who fall below a GPA of 1.8 will be limited to a maximum course load of 12 credits in the following semester. For all other students with a GPA below 2.0, a maximum course load of 15 credits will apply. Pass\/fail grading options are not permitted during this probationary period. Additionally, students on academic probation are required to participate in the Academic Recovery Program. Traditional day undergraduate students must schedule a mandatory meeting with the Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), while online students are required to meet with the Dean of Graduate and Professional Education. Moreover, students on academic probation may face restrictions on their participation in co-curricular activities. These measures are intended to facilitate academic improvement and ensure that students are well-equipped to meet their educational goals.<\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n\t<li>\n\t<p><span>Academic Suspension -\u00a0<span>Students will be placed on Academic Suspension from their studies at the University by the appropriate dean at the end of the spring term if their cumulative GPA falls below the institutional requirements outlined below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" class=\"sc_sctable tbl_academicsuspension\" summary=\"Academic Suspension\">\n<caption class=\"hidden noscript\">Academic Suspension<\/caption>\n<colgroup><col class=\"column0\" pdfwidth=\"60%\" width=\"60%\"\/><col class=\"column1\" pdfwidth=\"10%\" width=\"10%\"\/><col class=\"column2\" pdfwidth=\"10%\" width=\"10%\"\/><col class=\"column3\" pdfwidth=\"10%\" width=\"10%\"\/><col class=\"column4\" pdfwidth=\"10%\" width=\"10%\"\/><\/colgroup>\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"sctablehead\">\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column0\">\u00a0<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column1\">\u00a0<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column2\">\u00a0<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column3\">\u00a0<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"column4\">\u00a0<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"even firstrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Attempted Credits<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">24-47<\/td>\n<td class=\"column2\">48-71<\/td>\n<td class=\"column3\">72-95<\/td>\n<td class=\"column4\">95+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"odd last lastrow\"><td class=\"column0\">Minimum cumulative GPA needed<\/td>\n<td class=\"column1\">1.5<\/td>\n<td class=\"column2\">1.8<\/td>\n<td class=\"column3\">1.9<\/td>\n<td class=\"column4\">2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p class=\"Default\"><span>Academic Suspension is an enforced termination of formal studies and normally will be granted only once to a student. Students on academic suspension, with the advice and permission of the appropriate dean, may be enrolled for a limited num\u00adber of courses at another college during the period of their suspension. Successful completion of up to 12 college-level credits indicating a composite GPA at or above the minimum needed will be considered as a positive factor in reviewing a suspended student\u2019s application for reinstatement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Default\"><span>For further discussion of the details and implications of Academic Suspension on financial aid, see the section on Student Financial Aid.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span>Financial Aid Suspension<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"Default\"><span>It is possible for a student to be in good academic standing but be placed on Financial Aid Suspension if the student\u2019s completion rate does not meet the federal guidelines. See the Financial Aid section for more information.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span>Academic Dismissal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>If a student, after readmission from Academic Suspension, again be\u00adcomes academically deficient, the student will be dismissed. Academic Dismissal is final and precludes the possibility of readmission to the University. The transcript will note that a student has been placed on Academic Probation, Academic Suspension, or Academic Dismissal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Readmission from Academic Suspension<\/h2>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Students on Academic Suspension may apply for readmission by writing a letter to the appropriate dean explaining the reasons for seeking readmission and describing the manner in which the period of suspension has been spent. Traditional day students should address this request for readmission to the Dean who will present it to the Committee on Academic Standing. Students who wish to be readmitted to the SPS should write to the appropriate dean who will arrange for an interview to discuss the request for readmission and plans for future study. Applications for readmission should be submitted at least one month before the start of the term for which <\/span>enrollment<span> is requested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"CM140\"><span>Students who attended as traditional day students but are requesting readmission to SPS status (or vice-versa) should complete the Request to Change Status form which may be obtained from the appropriate dean of the school into which admission is requested.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-171","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=171"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":172,"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/171\/revisions\/172"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}