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Undergraduate Academic Policies
- Academic Honor Code
- Advanced Placement
- Advanced placement is granted to
eligible students in some subject areas. For more information
students should contact an advisor.
- Auditing a Course
- Permission to audit a class
(listener status) may be obtained from an advisor in writing no
later than the official drop/add period. Any student who wishes
to audit a class must enroll in that class and pay the
prescribed tuition and fees in order to attend.
- Change of Address
- Any student who changes his/her
mailing address while enrolled at the College must
complete a Change of Address form
located
on this website or by using the Campus Web (log in, click on the
Student Tab then select the Personal Information link).
Forms are also available in the Financial
Aid/Advisement Office.
- Change of
Curriculum/Major/Program
- The student's choice of major,
once made and recorded, can be changed only by following the
formal procedures for change. Changes in curriculum should be
made well before the beginning of a semester. After conferring
with an advisor, the student must complete a form in the
Financial Aid/Advisement Office to change his/her major.
Students must realize that changing their major may delay
graduation.
- Class Attendance and Tardiness
- All students are expected to
attend punctually, and for the full class time, every scheduled
meeting of each class in which they are registered. Students who
do not attend the first class meeting may jeopardize their
federal financial aid funding or, in the case of F1 visa
students, be reported out of status to SEVIS. Absences are
recorded beginning with the first class meeting.
Poor attendance and/or habitual tardiness to class may not only
negatively impact a student's academic success, but may also
jeopardize the student's continued enrollment at the College.
Exceptions may be made in cases of serious illness or other
documented emergency.
Students are held responsible for all work missed as a result of
absences. Each faculty member shall assess each course he/she
teaches to determine what class attendance requirements are
necessary to complete a course successfully. Students will be
informed in writing of these requirements for each course at the
beginning of the semester by the professor.
Students who do not attend the first week of class and are not
financially registered
may be dropped from their class(es) if they do not provide
notice to the faculty or advisor.
- Class Scheduling
- All
students who are accepted into an undergraduate degree program
and begin enrollment at Goldey-Beacom College are to
complete their required courses at the College.
Students may be expected to
schedule classes between the hours of 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Classes as well as final examinations may
also be held on Saturday. Day and evening students are
encouraged to consult with an advisor for course selection. The
advisor can and the College's website does provide students with a semester-by-semester
course planning guide for each major program of study. Courses
are offered every semester according to the suggested sequence
of courses outlined in the catalog; therefore, students are
strongly urged to follow the suggested outline when registering
for courses.
Courses will be appropriately
offered every semester for each student enrolled in a major
program of study provided that the student has scheduled and
completed courses according to the suggested sequence of courses
outlined in the catalog. Course offerings are not guaranteed for
any student who deviates from the suggested sequence of courses
for reasons such as having to repeat one or more courses,
failing to carry the prescribed five courses each semester,
changing the major field of study, transferring from another
college, entering the college in a semester other than fall,
etc.
If a student fails a class, it is
the student's responsibility to contact his/her advisor to
adjust future class schedules accordingly, ensuring that all
necessary prerequisites have been successfully completed. The normal credit hour load per
semester for full-time students is 16 to 18 credit hours. The
minimum full-time student load is 12 credit hours per semester.
Special permission of the advisor is needed for a student wishing to
carry a greater than normal load. In special situations, after
counseling the student, it may be recommended or required that the
student carry less than a full schedule of classes.
It is anticipated, however, that
there may be circumstances beyond the control of a student that will
necessitate restrictions on time. Physical handicaps and certain
types of employment are among those conditions that will receive
consideration upon sufficient advance notice in writing to the
advisor. Students who require special scheduling of classes are
urged to register for classes as early as possible to ensure their
time preferences. Every effort will be made to schedule such
students within the special limitations requested. Students,
however, should know that by imposing time restrictions on
scheduling, they are liable to delay their graduation.
Prerequisites are designed to ensure students are academically
prepared for course work in a subsequent class based on
knowledge gained from a previous course. The College
strongly recommends, and may require,
that all prerequisites for a course be successfully completed
(credits are earned or transferred in) prior to the student's
actual enrollment in a specified course.
Advisors preschedule undergraduate students at
least one semester in advance. Students can request to opt out
of the course prescheduling process by notifying their Advisors
using GBC email.
- Classification of Students
- All degree students will be
classified according to the following criteria:
| Freshman |
1 to 30 semester credits
earned |
| Sophomore |
31 to 60 semester credits
earned |
| Junior |
61 to 90 semester credits
earned |
| Senior |
91 or more semester
credits earned |
- Cumulative Index (Cumulative Grade
Point Average)
- Curricular Updates
- The College reserves the right
to change curricula and course requirements. Such changes must
go through the appropriate academic channels of the College
before being implemented. The Financial Aid/Advisement Office is
apprised of changes in a timely fashion so that students are
properly advised and directed.
- Developmental (Nondegree Credit)
Courses
- After evaluating a student's
record, it may be necessary to recommend that the student
complete nondegree, developmental courses in order to remove
recognized weaknesses. Grades of C or better must be earned
for successful completion of developmental courses. The student
will receive a grade for a developmental course. The grade will
be counted in the cumulative index but the credits earned will
not be applicable to any degree program.
- Drop/Add
- Once a student is
financially
registered for classes in a specified semester/session with
the Business Office, it is the student's responsibility to make
changes to the course schedule within the
drop/add timeframe for
that semester/session. The student must contact an Advisor in the
Financial Aid/Advisement Office to make the official course
schedule changes. By attending a course, the student
accepts financial responsibility for the full cost of the
tuition and fees for that course. A student or parent cannot request a
course schedule drop/add after academic drop period has ended
for a particular semester/session. By financially registering, the student
has acknowledged receipt of the course schedule and is
responsible for all tuition charges for the semester/session.
- Exceptions
- Requests for exceptions to any
academic policies must be submitted in writing to the Dean of
Enrollment Management for review.
- Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974
- Annually, Goldey-Beacom College
informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974, as amended. This Act grants certain rights,
privileges, and protection to students concerning educational
records maintained by Goldey-Beacom College. These rights
transfer from the parents to the student who has reached the age
of 18 or is attending any school beyond the high school level.
The law requires that the institution shall protect the
confidentiality of student educational records. The law also
provides students with the right to inspect and review
information contained in their educational records, to challenge
the contents of their educational records, to have a hearing if
the outcome of the challenge is unsatisfactory, and to submit
explanatory statements for inclusion in their files if the
decisions of the hearing panels are unsatisfactory. A copy of
the policy statement describing the College's regulations for
this act may be obtained from the Registrar's Office.
- Grade Appeal Process
- Students, who wish to appeal
a grade received on an assignment or a
final grade received in a course completed at Goldey-Beacom College, must
follow the grade appeal procedures.
- The student must discuss his/her concern with the
individual faculty member who assigned the grade as the first
step in this process. There is no "grade appeal" without this
initial step.
- If the student feels that the grade has been assigned
unfairly, e.g. there is a discrepancy between the faculty
member's written grading policy and the way the grade was
assigned, the student should document that discrepancy and
submit the appeal in writing to the appropriate Cluster
Coordinator within 60 days of the official end of the semester
in which the grade was assigned.
- The Cluster Coordinator will render his/her decision
within ten (10) business days and communicate the decision to
the student via the GBC email account with return receipt requested.
- If the student wishes to appeal the decision of the
Cluster Coordinator, he/she must submit the appeal in writing,
within ten (10) business days of receiving the decision, to the
Academic Dean with supporting documentation
attached.
- The Academic Dean will review the case and make a final
determination within ten (10) business days from receipt of the
appeal. The student will receive written notice via the GBC
email
account with
return receipt requested within ten (10) business days. The decision of
the Academic Dean is final.
- Grading System
- The final grades in use are:
|
Grade |
Range |
Quality
Points Per Credit |
| A+ |
97-100 |
4.0 |
| A |
94-96 |
4.0 |
| A- |
90-93 |
3.66 |
| B+ |
87-89 |
3.33 |
| B |
84-86 |
3.0 |
| B- |
80-83 |
2.66 |
| C+ |
77-79 |
2.33 |
| C |
74-76 |
2.0 |
| C- |
70-73 |
1.66 |
| D |
65-69 |
1.0 |
| F |
64 or below |
0 |
| P |
Pass |
Successful
completion of a specified course; not figured in cumulative index,
but figured in credit hours earned. |
| F |
Fail |
Failing a
specified course. Zero (0) quality points per credit; figured in
cumulative index, but not figured in credit hours earned. |
| W/X |
Course drop
or withdrawal without course evaluation. |
Official/unofficial
drop from a course or a withdrawal from the College without
evaluation between the fourth and the end of the tenth week of the
regular semester; not figured in cumulative index. (Dates adjusted
for shorter sessions.) |
| I |
Incomplete |
Incomplete,
withheld grade; not figured in cumulative index. |
| L |
Listener |
Officially
enrolled auditor (listener). |
| * |
Repeat Grade |
Repeated
course; lower grade removed from cumulative index and higher
grade counted in cumulative index. |
The "I" grade is assigned because
of incomplete work when circumstances were beyond the control of the
student. The student must make arrangements with the instructor of the
course to complete the missed work/examination within three weeks after
the next regular semester begins. Otherwise, the "I" will be
replaced by the Registrar in accordance with the previous directions of
the instructor, and the student will be notified of the change of grade
via email.
NOTE: A student who officially/unofficially drops a course(s)
or withdraws from the College after the tenth week of the semester will
receive a final grade(s). A grade of W/X will be considered only for the
substantiated reasons satisfactory to the faculty/Academic Honor Code
Committee.
President's List - At the end of each semester of
study, the name of each student who has achieved the following is placed
on the President's List:
- 3.850 or above semester grade point average
- 12 earned credits during the semester
Dean's List - At the end of each semester of study, the name of
each student who has achieved the following is placed on the Dean's
List:
- 3.600 or above semester grade point average
- 12 earned credits during the semester
- Graduation
- Any student expecting to complete the requirements of his/her
program of study (degree/certificate) from summer session through
spring semester must file a
Petition for Graduation
on Campus Web and pay the graduation fee by
December 15 preceding the annual graduation ceremony at the end of
spring semester.
Degrees/certificates are awarded to students who have satisfied
all academic requirements of their program and have a final
cumulative index of 2.0.
A degree/certificate will not be conferred upon any student who
has an outstanding debt to the College.
Click here for Honors
and Awards information.
For more information please see
Petitioning for Graduation.
- Honors and Awards
- Graduates who have attained superior academic achievement are
recognized. Degree curricula graduates who have earned a final
cumulative index of 4.000 are cited by being graduated Summa Cum
Laud; those with a final cumulative index of 3.800 and above, Magna Cum Laude; students with a final cumulative index of 3.600
and above, Cum Laude.
Candidates for graduation who have attained superior academic
achievement are recognized according to their cumulative index at
the end of the last semester/session completed prior to the ceremony
(spring semester is not included due to the close proximity of
commencement with the end of spring semester). Any student who feels
that grades earned in spring semester may entitle him/her to
academic recognition at commencement for which he/she is not
eligible at the end of the previous semester/session may request the
Financial Aid/Advisement Office to monitor their grades in the
spring semester to determine potential entitlement.
Superior academic achievement described above is indicated on
the student's permanent record/transcript and on their diploma
according to the actual final cumulative index.
For a complete list of Honors and Awards offered by
Goldey-Beacom College every year,
click here.
- Internship
- Internships, which facilitate the transition from academic course
work to the world of work, may be available to interested and
eligible students. For more information, students should contact the Career Services
Office.
- Privilege of Attendance
- Goldey-Beacom College extends to students the privilege of
attendance. The expectation is that they will put forth a genuine
effort.
Poor attendance and/or habitual tardiness to class may not only
negatively impact a student's academic success, but may also
jeopardize the student's continued enrollment at the College.
Upon enrolling, every student automatically accepts the
obligation to comply with the College rules and regulations. Students are expected to comply and be familiar with the College's
Academic Honor Code and
Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
A student may be dismissed from the College for poor academic
performance or be suspended or expelled for disciplinary reasons.
Owing an outstanding balance to the College may affect a student's
enrollment in subsequent semesters. Students who owe
outstanding balances to the College and who are not registered for
courses are not permitted to attended class(es).
International students attending the College on an F1 visa must
comply with the College's academic, financial, and disciplinary
policies. Students not meeting their obligations to the
College may have their I20s canceled.
- Progress Toward Degree/Certificate
- A capable and motivated student, by taking additional courses
during the regular semester, winter session, or summer session, may
complete the requirement of his/her degree/certificate in less than
the normal time.
It is expected that full-time undergraduate students will
register for and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours each
semester. Full-time students who fail to maintain an acceptable
academic index according to the Standards of Academic Progress in
any semester may be dismissed from their program or from the
College for failure to make satisfactory progress.
Students must complete all bachelor degree requirements within
ten years and associate degree requirements within six years of
their date of entry/re-entry. Students should be aware that
financial aid eligibility for baccalaureate degree programs extends
not more than six years for full-time enrollment.
- Re-Entry
- A student who has not been continuously enrolled at the College
and is interested in resuming his/her degree program course work
must make the request in writing to his/her Advisor to do so.
Consideration for re-entry will require a review of the student’s
prior academic record, previous financial payment history at the
College, and compliance with the College’s Student Code of Conduct
and/or Housing Guidelines. Additional information or documentation
may be requested from the student to accompany the request. The
written request with supporting documentation will be forwarded to
the Committee of Deans for their review.
Previous course work completed at
Goldey-Beacom College will be evaluated according to current
programs; therefore, the longer a student has been out, the more
courses he/she may need to complete in order to earn a degree.
Depending on its content, course work which is more than 10 years
old may no longer apply to a current program.
Credits earned for previous course work at Goldey-Beacom College
which are not required in the current program chosen are still
included in the total number of credits the student has earned but
do not apply directly to the new program.
Students who are approved to re-enter the College will
not automatically receive previously awarded Goldey-Beacom College
sponsored merit and need-based scholarships. Consideration for the
reinstatement of the scholarship awards will be included in the review of the
student's prior record while in attendance at the College.
A student may be granted approval to re-enroll at the College but
may not be eligible to apply for federal financial aid funding if
the student did not meet the Standards of Academic Progress while
previously enrolled. Federal financial aid questions can be
discussed with an Advisor.
- Release of Grades Policy
- Grade reports can be accessed by students using the
College's Campus Web Module within 10 days after the close of
the semester/session. Grades are posted at the instructor's
discretion using Campus Web. Grades will not be released to
students who have outstanding debts to the College. Students
should speak with their advisor if official documentation is
needed for employer tuition reimbursement. Grades are not
released to students over the telephone or in emails.
- Release of Student Information
- In conformity with the requirements of the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (The Buckley Amendment),
Goldey-Beacom College will disclose directory information upon
written request unless the student specifically files a written
notification with the Registrar's Office of his/her desire not to
have such information released. Directory information includes name,
address, telephone number, date of birth, dates of attendance, field
of study, credit hours, degree earned, honors received,
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, and
weight and height of members of athletic teams. No other information
about a student will be released to any source unless the College
receives written consent from the student. No information about a
student, directory or otherwise, will be released over the telephone
except in cases of extreme emergency.
Parents are urged to encourage ongoing open communication with
their student about academic progress, classroom difficulties,
or problems with campus life. The College can respond to
parental requests for information only if the appropriate
Information Release Form
is signed by the student. The College initiates contact
with parents only in the unlikely event there is a threat to the
student's safety or wellbeing, but welcomes any opportunity to
address parents' concerns about a student's progress through
their program.
- Repeating Courses
- The Repeat Policy is as follows: A student may repeat a course
to improve skills, enhance knowledge and/or affect their cumulative
index. All grades will appear on the official transcript but only
the higher grade will be included in the cumulative index.
- Second Degree/Minor
- Students who have received one degree and who wish to earn
another degree in a different curriculum must complete additional
course requirements and fulfill a minimum of 5 courses for an
Associate degree and a minimum of 10 courses for a Bachelor's degree beyond the
first degree. Students interested in obtaining a second degree
should consult with their advisor.
Students may also be able to earn an additional concentration in
their major. Students interested in obtaining a second
concentration should consult with their advisor.
Minors are also available in some fields of study. For
information on minors, check the website at:
http://www.gbc.edu/degrees/ug/minors.html. Students
interested in obtaining a minor should consult with their
advisor.
- Standards of Academic Progress
- Student Responsibility
- It is each student's responsibility to understand the academic
standards of Goldey-Beacom College and the degree requirements of
the program in which he/she is enrolled. For assistance in
interpretation of the requirements, the student may see an advisor.
- Transcripts of Permanent Records
- As a service to students, the College provides transcripts to
students free of charge. Students should not, however, misuse this
service. Transcript requests will be processed within two (2) business days from the day on which the request
was received. However, during rare periods of high student need
(such as graduation or registration) or during holidays or
school closings, a slight delay may occur in which case you will
be notified. Transcript requests are not fulfilled if an
outstanding debt is owed to the College. Currently enrolled
students can secure an unofficial academic transcript using the
Campus Web module.
- Transfer of Credits
- Goldey-Beacom College welcomes students who transfer from other
regionally accredited colleges or universities. Transfer credits are
granted for courses taken which apply to the student's program at
Goldey-Beacom College and meet the following criteria: the
appropriate courses have been taken within a reasonable time frame
(in most cases within the past ten years), a grade of C or better
was earned, and they are not developmental courses. An official
transcript is required before credit transfer can be finalized. The
maximum number of transfer credits accepted at GBC shall not exceed
50 percent of the total credits required in The Program of Study in
which the student enrolls, with the exception of the degree
completion program.
Upon approval, credits earned for courses taken at another
regionally accredited institutions of higher education will be
transferred to the student's permanent record at Goldey-Beacom
College. Grades earned at another college are not figured in the student's cumulative index, which reflects only course work
completed at Goldey-Beacom College.
Goldey-Beacom College has established a transfer agreement with
the Delaware Center for Financial Training to transfer FEA credits
as deemed appropriate.
Advanced Placement and CLEP credits (College Level Examination
Program) may also be accepted in transfer provided that
above-average grades have been earned, and the subject matter is
appropriate for the program of study being pursued.
Students matriculating at Goldey-Beacom College are expected to
complete their remaining credits at Goldey-Beacom College.
- Withdrawal
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