2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 20 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 When a course is dropped during the fall or spring terms, the action is recorded as follows: Fall & Spring Sat. Only Format Action Before the start of the second class No record on transcript After the start of the second class "W" (withdrawn) Summer Modules Action Before the start of the second class No record on transcript After the start of the second class but before the start of the 3 rd class (1 week module) or 2 nd week (2 or 3 week module) “W” (withdrawn) Summer Modules Most graduate courses are handled on a special timing schedule. For instance, courses during the summer are offered in one, two, or three week blocks. Some courses are offered on a weekend-only schedule. In these situations, please contact the Cashiers Office for information about refund policies for those special situations. Course changes are complete when the Registrar’s 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. C ONTINUATION AS AN ACTIVE STUDENT 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 Registrar’s Office. Reapplication for admission will be required to reactivate the student’s records.