ed elsewhere in this catalogue and in other publications provided to stu-
dents.
The student is responsible for ensuring that all requirements for gradua-
tion have been met. It is expected that each student will discuss, on a reg-
ular basis, the development and execution of a plan of study for his or
her academic program with the assigned academic advisor. However, the
final responsibility rests with the student.
Degree Completion Time
Involved
While some students complete their baccalaureate degrees in less than
four years, a significant number find that it takes more than the tradi-
tional time to complete their studies. This national trend reflects the flex-
ibility of scheduling and a variety of student lifestyles in the modern uni-
versity. Transfers, special learning needs, outside priorities, internships,
and scheduling patterns all impact on student progress. Students are
urged to work carefully with their advisors to plan and to follow an aca-
demic program that meets academic and personal needs, realizing that
program completion expectations may vary from initial expectations.
Concurrent Degrees
A student who wishes to pursue two undergraduate degrees concurrent-
ly at Edinboro University should submit a written request to the associ-
ate vice president for enrollment management and retention, Hamilton
Hall, at least one calendar year prior to the student's anticipated gradua-
tion date.
The associate vice president for enrollment management and retention
may authorize the student to pursue two degrees concurrently subject to
the following conditions:
1.
The student must meet with the faculty and dean responsible for
each program to develop an approved plan of study which will
enable the student to satisfy all requirements of both degree pro-
grams.
2.
Requests for special waivers of course requirements and/or other
considerations for individualized instruction to accommodate the
student's completion of required courses must be authorized by the
appropriate dean.
3.
In earning two baccalaureate degrees, the student shall complete a
minimum of 30 semester credits that can be identified as fulfilling
requirements in only one of the degree programs. Since most
degree programs require 120 credits, the student then must com-
plete at least 150 semester hours to earn both degrees. Similarly, the
student who wishes to concurrently complete a baccalaureate
degree and an associate degree must complete at least 16 semester
hours that can be identified as fulfilling requirements in only one of
the degree programs. The student then must complete a minimum
of 144 hours to earn both degrees.
4.
At the time the student applies for graduation, he/she must submit
two graduation cards clearly indicating the application for the
award of two degrees concurrently.
5.
If at some point the student no longer wishes to pursue two degrees
concurrently, he/she must so notify the coordinator of records and
the appropriate dean(s) in writing.
Academic Standards and
Procedures
Confidentiality and Privacy of Student
Records
University policy is in compliance with the Pennsylvania "Right To
Know Law of 1957" and the federal "Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974" concerning the rights of students to confidentiali-
ty and privacy of their records.
The release of the following "directory information" is permitted under
the law, and it may be released to third persons at the discretion of the
coordinator of records without the prior permission of the student:
1.
Student's name
2.
Campus, local or home address, e-mail address, and telephone
number
3.
Date, place of birth, weight/height (for members of athletic teams)
4.
Dates of attendance, most recent or previous educational
institution attended, academic major
5.
Date of graduation and degree/awards received
6.
Student activity participation (including athletics)
7.
Information concerning alumni accomplishments
Each student has the right to prevent the release of directory information
indicated above by notifying the Office of Records and Registration in
writing. Such notification must be submitted to the Office of Records
and Registration no later than the end of the "Add Period" established by
the University for each academic session. Once a written request to with-
hold information has been received, it will remain in effect until the stu-
dent rescinds the request, in writing, to the Office of Records and
Registration.
Standard Grading System
Academic achievement is indicated by letter grades which represent
eight (8) levels of work:
A
Work of exceptional quality;
B+
B
Superior work;
C+
C
Average work that indicates good quality in daily
recitation, assignments and examinations;
D+
D
Work that is below average or unsatisfactory;
F
Failure, the course must be repeated to remove the
resultant quality-point deficiency;
AH
Honors work of exceptional quality;
B+ H
Honors work of superior quality;
BH
Honors work of superior quality.
The provision for use of a plus (+) within the B, C or D grade distribu-
tions allows for an additional gradation within the broad definitions indi-
cated.
Other grade designations include:
E
indicates credit earned by competency examination;
L
indicates credit earned for Life Experience;
AU indicates course taken for audit (no credit earned);
R
indicates research in progress;*
S
indicates credit taken under the Pass/Fail option. Credit earned.
U
indicates credit taken under the Pass/Fail option. No credit earned.
V
indicates credit earned for military training.
W
Student withdrew from the course prior to the end of the with-
drawal period established by the University.
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