Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In compliance with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, 大发体育开户 has established policies and procedures to assure students of their rights under the Act. FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. 大发体育开户's policies and procedures may be viewed in the 大发体育开户 Student Handbook by accessing the Student Life and Services website.
Detailed information regarding FERPA can be found on 大发体育开户's FERPA webpage.
Credits are transferred by submitting official transcripts from all institutions you have previously attended. Official transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. The transcripts will be processed and a determination will be made as to which credits will be transferred and whether you are accepted to the institution.
Yes, You may be able to receive credit for prior learning. Detailed information is located on 大发体育开户's Prior Learning webpage.
- Multiply the number of grade points earned (A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0; WF=0) by the number of GPA credit hours for the course.
- Add all GPA credit hours together.
- Add all grade points together.
- Divide the total grade points by the total number of GPA credit hours.
A student may appeal a grade received as well as certain degree requirements. A student who wishes to exercise this right should follow the appropriate procedure as follows:
- To appeal a grade the student feels is unfair or inaccurate, follow the academic grievance process listed under the Student Rights and Responsibilities section of the Student Handbook.
- To appeal a requirement in of the core curriculum or a general university requirement, the student should meet with his advisor to discuss the nature of the appeal. If there is merit to the appeal, the advisor will assist the student in completing an Exception Petition form to be submitted to the university鈥榮 Academic Standards Committee for review.