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STUDENT GRIEVANCE POLICY
Step One: Anyone with a grievance or complaint may speak with his or her faculty advisor or the Academic Program Coordinator.
Step Two: If a satisfactory solution to the problem is not reached following the conference with the advisor or Academic Program Coordinator the aggrieved party may appeal in writing (by letter, fax or e-mail) to the Dean of Academics.
Step Three: If the previous steps have failed to resolve the matter to the satisfaction of the student, he or she may appeal in writing to the Grievance Resolution Committee for resolution. The Grievance Resolution Committee will conduct a formal hearing within three (3) working days of receipt of the formal complaint and issue its decision in writing to the student within three (3) working days of the formal hearing.
STUDENT DISMISSAL/SUSPENSION POLICY
SUSPENSION FROM A DEGREE PROGRAM
A student may be suspended from a Preston University degree program for the following reasons:
- The student's GPA (Grade Point Average) falls below minimum accepted levels:
- Undergraduate Programs: 2.0 (a C average)
- Graduate Programs: 3.0 (a B average)
and is not brought to acceptable levels following a six month probationary period.
- The student fails to complete his or her degree program within the maximum allowable time unless mitigating circumstances prevail.
- The enrolled student fails to submit any assigned course work within a six month period, unless extension arrangements have been made with the Academic Program Coordinator.
- The student becomes three months delinquent in tuition or fee payments.
DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
A student may be dismissed from the University for any of the following reasons:
- Providing the University with false application or enrollment information.
- Repeated disruptive behavior in classes or on University grounds.
- Cheating or helping others to cheat on course work, exams, assignments or written papers.
NOTE: In all cases of suspension or dismissal, the student has the right to appeal a decision through the University's formal Student Grievance Policy as previously outlined. Standard tuition refunds will be granted to students who are dismissed from the university.
RE-ADMITTANCE TO THE UNIVERSITY
A student who has been suspended from a degree program may apply for re-instatement by contacting the Dean of Academics.
Students who have been dismissed from the University may apply for re-admittance following a three-month waiting period. Tuition rates at the time of re-admittance will apply.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
All students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic ethics and honesty. This means that all course work submitted must be completed by the enrolled student and represents the unique efforts of that student.
Course work completed with the assistance of others must be identified as such and the nature of the help provided clearly described. Team efforts, help from others or external guidance is not discouraged, however, the student must acknowledge and describe the extent to which any work does not solely represent his or her individual effort.
All papers, projects and presentations which draw upon information sources of any kind must contain complete reference citations and full bibliographies listing all sources used.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
Every student will have one or more faculty advisors available for guidance, assistance and support during the course of study. The advisor may change depending upon the course or the student's academic emphasis.
Students are encouraged to communicate with their advisors using: e-mail, telephone, fax and standard post at any time assistance or support is desired.
The Academic Program Coordinator is the first person to contact for assistance. The appropriate faculty advisor will be assigned by the Academic Program Coordinator to meet the student's requirements.
TRANSFER OF CREDIT FROM OTHER SCHOOLS
Academic credits earned at recognized institutions with a grade of "C" or better may be transferred toward Preston degree programs. The Admissions Office will evaluate applicant transcripts and academic records to determine the amount of transfer credit accepted. Transfer credit may be given for academic coursework completed. Regardless of the amount of transfer credit accepted, all students must complete Preston University coursework to be eligible for award of a Preston degree.
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