2003-2004 Graduate Academic Catalog

- Page 19 - C ONTINUATION AS AN ACTIVE STUDENT Failure to properly drop a class will result in a grade of "Z." Graduate students who fail to take courses or otherwise to pursue their graduate education (for example, as a transient student at another college/university) for a period exceeding two calendar years will automatically be retired from the active files of the Graduate Office. Reapplication as a new student for admission will be required to reactivate the student’s records. When a course is dropped during the fall or spring terms, the action is recorded as follows: Week Course Is Dropped Action Before the end of the first calendar week No record on transcript Second full calendar week through fourth calendar week "W" (withdrawn) After the fourth week and before the week of final examinations “WP” or “WF" (Withdrawn Passing or Withdrawn Failing) Most graduate courses are handled on a special timing schedule. For instance, courses during the summer are offered in one or two week blocks. Some courses are offered on a weekend-only schedule. In these situations, please contact the Graduate Office for information about refund policies for those special situations. Course changes are complete when the Graduate Office receives the completed Course Drop/Add Form. The effective date of the course change is the date the Graduate Office receives the completed form. Refund information is listed in the financial information section of the bulletin. A TTENDANCE IN CLASS Regular attendance is necessary for the student to receive full benefit from the university experience. Because most graduate courses meet in modular or concentrated class offerings, any absence is considered to be a significant event. Official faculty policy allows each faculty member to determine and develop reasonable attendance standards which will meet the particular needs of the course. Revision as of 8/21/2003