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The Definition of a Credit
Stonehill College has adopted the federal definition of a credit hour: an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is consistent with commonly accepted practice in postsecondary education and that reasonably approximates not less than:
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One hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks (about 3 and a half months) for one semester or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or,
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At least an equivalent amount of work as required in the above paragraph of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.
In determining the amount of work associated with a credit hour, Stonehill may consider a variety of delivery methods, measurements of student work, academic calendars, disciplines, and degree levels.
Enrollment and Registration
All degree seeking students are admitted to the College by the Office of Admission’s Committee on Admissions.
Full-time Students
A student is attending full-time if registered for a minimum of 12 credits in that semester. In order to complete degree requirements in the usual four years, students must enroll in an average of 15 credits per semester.
Part-time Students
A student is attending part-time if registered for fewer than 12 credits that semester. Full-time students may petition to attend part-time for academic reasons with the approval of the Director of Advising and Academic Success.
Students must maintain full-time status to reside on campus or participate in varsity athletics.
Non-Degree Students
Non-degree seeking students may take courses for which they have enough preparation and background by registering for the courses through the Registrar’s Office’s online form. Non-degree students are subject to the same academic regulations as other students. Non-degree students who wish to apply for degree status must do so through the Admission Office. If admitted, a maximum of 10 (three- or four-credit) courses taken at Stonehill College as a non-degree student may be applied toward completion of a degree program.
Special Non-Degree Students
Some students who would like to attend the College as a degree-seeking student can take full-time courses for which they have enough preparation and background with the approval of the Office of Admission, in consultation with the Office of Academic Advising. These special non-degree students are subject to the same academic regulations as other students. Special Non-degree students who wish to apply for degree status must do so through the Admission Office. If admitted, a maximum of ten (three or four-credit) courses taken at Stonehill College as a non-degree student may be applied toward completion of a degree program. The academic status and continued enrollment of special non-degree students are reviewed at the conclusion of each academic term by the Admission Office.
Registration
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for conducting registration for classes and for all credit-bearing programs. Students who do not register during the dates designated in the Academic Calendar may be assessed a late registration fee. Students who have not registered by the completion of the Add/Drop period will be administratively withdrawn from the College and unable to register until readmitted through a process initiated in the Office of Academic Advising. The College reserves the right to make changes to or cancel any scheduled course offerings. Every attempt will be made to ensure that students can fulfill their programs of study in a timely manner.
Adding and Dropping Courses
A student may add or drop courses from the time they register through the date listed on the Academic Calendar as the last day for Add/Drop.
Auditing Courses
Students may enroll in courses on an “Audit” basis, for no academic credit during the first two weeks of the semester, with the written approval of the course instructor. A student who is auditing a course may not take a seat from another student who is taking the course for credit. The fee for auditing a course is one-half of the per-course tuition fee, unless it is being taken as part of a full-time course load. The audit is recorded on the student’s academic record as “AU”, but no grade or credits are assigned. An auditor is expected to attend classes but is not required to complete assignments or to take examinations.
Credit Overload
A credit overload occurs when a student enrolls in more credits during a semester than the standard full-time course load permitted by the College.
Fees
Additional tuition fees may apply for students taking more than the standard credit load, except for one-credit courses on the exempt list maintained by the Registrar’s Office. The overload rate is per credit and is published each year by the Treasurer’s Office. Students who face financial difficulty with per credit overload tuition costs should contact Student Financial Assistance to discuss options.
Eligibility for Credit Overload
STEM Students
Students enrolled in STEM programs may, without approval, overload up to a certain number of credits set by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) or designee. If a STEM program student wishes to take an overload which exceeds that number of credits, they must obtain approval from their academic advisors and the Registrar.
Non-STEM Students
Students enrolled in non-STEM programs may request to take a credit overload up to a number of credits set by the VPAA or designee. All overloads for non-STEM students require approval from the student’s academic advisor and the Registrar.
Registrar’s Office
The Registrar’s Office will maintain and publish:
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A list of one-credit courses that are exempt from any overload fee.
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A list of credit thresholds by major.
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Credit overload guidelines for all students.
Special Considerations
R.O.T.C. Military Science Courses
Required R.O.T.C. Military Science courses will automatically be approved as an overload. However, these credits still count toward the tuition credit limits.
Consortium Programs (SACHEM)
Courses taken through the SACHEM or other consortium programs are included in the credit limits for tuition purposes.
Credit Overload Guidelines
The typical semester credit load for students pursuing a STEM major is 16-18 credits. These students may enroll in up to 18 credits per semester without authorization.
The typical semester credit load for students pursuing a non-STEM major is 15-17 credits. These students may enroll in up to 17 credits per semester without authorization.
Only in rare circumstances would a student be allowed take more than 20 credits in a given semester.
Undergraduate students may apply for a credit overload beyond 17 or 18 credits by meeting the criteria below:
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The student must have earned at least a 3.3 cumulative or semester GPA by the end of the fall or spring semester prior to the semester in which the student wants to overload.
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A Credit Overload Application (COA) must be approved and signed by their academic advisor.
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Students are responsible for any additional tuition costs associated with the credit overload.
Students who do not meet the criteria will not be allowed to overload. Exceptions to the GPA rule may be granted by the Office of Advising for students in their final year.
Credit Thresholds
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First-Year Students |
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
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| STEM majors: Actuarial Mathematics, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Computer Science, Data Science, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Engineering (Computer, Electrical, and 3+2), Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Exercise Science, Health Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Photonics, or Physics |
STEM Standard credit load: 18 credits, maximum of 19*
FY STEM students may register for up to 18 credits without permission. Students may request a maximum of 19 credits with a Credit Overload Application (COA)*.
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STEM Standard credit load: 18 credits, maximum of 21*
Upper-class STEM students may register for up to 18 credits without permission. Students may request a maximum of 21 credits with a Credit Overload Application (COA)*. Overload fees apply for anything over 18 credits.
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| All other majors |
Standard credit load: 17 credits, maximum of 18*
FY non-STEM students may register for up to 17 credits without permission. Students may request a maximum of 18 credits with a Credit Overload Application (COA)*.
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Standard credit load: 17 credits, maximum of 21*
Upper-class non-STEM students may register for up to 17 credits without permission. Students may request a maximum of 21 credits with a Credit Overload Application (COA)*. Overload fees apply for anything over 17 credits.
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+ The FY 2024 per-credit Overload Rate is $1,777.00.
* Overload fees will apply unless course is exempt; the overload rate is per credit and is determined each academic year.
Fee-exempt Courses
The following one-credit courses are exempt from overload charges:
- APL 090 IDEAS
- IND 300 Building IDEAS
- VPD 357 Dance Company
- VPD 358 Dance Company Production
- VPM 133 Collegiate Chorale
- VPM 134 Concert Ensemble
- VPM 135 Music Technology Ensemble
- VPM 139 Guitar Ensemble
- VPT 225 Play Production
- WRI 169 Peer Tutoring Practices
Academic Progress and Grading
Class Attendance
Students are expected to be regular and prompt in their class attendance and should refer to each class syllabus for course specific attendance policy. In case of absence, students are responsible for all class work, assignments, and examinations. Any student who misses an examination (other than the final examination), a quiz, or any required classroom activity to which a grade is assigned, must consult the instructor as soon as possible regarding the opportunity to make up the work missed. In such cases, it is the instructor who determines whether the absence was legitimate; if it was, and if the student has consulted the instructor as soon as possible, the instructor must give a make-up examination or quiz or provide the student with an equivalent basis for evaluation. If the absence is deemed not to have been legitimate, the instructor has the option to decide whether to provide an opportunity to make up the work.
If a student misses three consecutive weeks of classes, due to prolonged illness or any other reason, the instructor has the right to decide whether the student will be permitted to make up the work missed.
Absenteeism Due to Religious Holiday
Any student in an educational or vocational training institution, other than a religious or denominational educational or vocational training institution, who is unable, because of his/her religious beliefs, to attend classes or to participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day shall be excused from any such examination or study or work requirement, and shall be provided with an opportunity to make up such examination, study, or work requirement which may have been missed because of such absence on any particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination or work shall not create an unreasonable burden upon the school. No fees of any kind shall be charged by the institution for making available to the student such opportunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of these provisions.
Dismissal from Class
A student who is found responsible of a serious breach of discipline in the classroom may be asked to leave the class by the instructor; in such cases, the student should be referred to the Office of Advising. A faculty member may not dismiss a student permanently from a course.
If the faculty member is of the opinion that the student should not be allowed to return to the course, they must submit a written recommendation to the Dean of the School in which the course resides and the Dean of Students. The Dean of the School will determine if the student shall be removed from the course. The Dean of Students will determine if the student will face disciplinary action.
Final Examinations
Faculty are expected to give final exams or an equivalent type of cumulative learning experience, in their courses. The nature of the final examination or project is left to the discretion of the faculty member and will be influenced greatly by the discipline and specific course. If a faculty member chooses not to give the conventional two-hour final examination, they must notify the Department Chair and the Registrar’s Office, following the process established by the Registrar.
Final Examination Schedule
Final examinations are scheduled by the Registrar’s Office and are to be administered only during the Final Exam Period. It is not acceptable to re-schedule a final examination because of student or faculty preference or to schedule an examination on Reading Days.
If a faculty member cannot hold an examination at the scheduled time due to religious beliefs, they may request a change in the time of the examination from the Registrar’s Office. Every attempt will be made to accommodate this request if an alternative time can be found that allows all students to participate in the examination.
Absences and Make-up Final Examinations
If a student misses the scheduled final examination without sufficient reason, a grade of “F” is given for this part of the course requirements. The semester grade is then determined in the same way as for students who took the examination.
If a student indicates to the faculty member ahead of time that they will not be able to take a final examination at the scheduled time due to an urgent or compelling reason such as illness or a death in the family, the faculty member is able to administer the exam for that student at an alternative agreed-upon time.
Grades and Evaluation
Depending upon the course, faculty members employ different means of evaluation. Since there are numerous variations in faculty policies and requirements, faculty members normally declare their grading criteria explicitly, considering mastery of course material, analytical skills, critical oral and written expression skills, originality, and creativity. The quality of work in a course is indicated by the following grades:
Grading Scale
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Definition
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Quality Points Per Credit Hour
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A
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Excellent work that is of the highest standard, showing distinction
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4.00
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A-
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Excellent work that is of the highest standard, showing distinction
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3.70
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B+
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Good work that is of high quality
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3.30
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B
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Good work that is of high quality
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3.00
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B-
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Satisfactory work that fulfills requirements in quality and quantity and meets acceptable standard for graduation
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2.70
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C+
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Satisfactory work that fulfills requirements in quality and quantity and meets acceptable standard for graduation
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2.30
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C
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Satisfactory work that fulfills requirements in quality and quantity and meets acceptable standard for graduation
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2.00
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C-
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Passing work that falls below graduation standard, yet is deserving of credit.
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1.70
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D+
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Passing work that falls below graduation standard, yet is deserving of credit.
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1.30
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D
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Passing work that falls below graduation standard, yet is deserving of credit.
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1.00
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F
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Failure: work undeserving of credit
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0.00
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IF
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Incomplete/Failure
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0.00
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AU
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Audit, no credit earned
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I
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Incomplete
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P
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Pass
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S
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Satisfactory, non-credit courses only
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U
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Unsatisfactory, non-credit courses only
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W
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Withdrew
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Administrative Grades:
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IP
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In Progress
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NS
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Not Submitted
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- Grades of “AU”, “I”, “P”, “S”, “U”, and “W” are not assigned quality points and are not included in the computing of the quality-point average.
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“IF” (Incomplete/Failure) is issued when a student has failed to meet the 30-day deadline for completing the work in an incomplete (“I”) course. An “IF” is assigned 0.00 quality points and is calculated as an “F” when computing the student’s grade-point average.
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“IP” (In Progress) is an administrative grade marker automatically assigned to any course that is currently in progress. Quality points are not assigned and are not included in the computing of the grade-point average.
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“NS” (Not Submitted) is an administrative grade marker used to indicate that the instructor did not submit a grade by the final grading deadline. The “NS” will be replaced with a final grade upon receipt from the course instructor. Quality points are not assigned, and the NS grade is not included in the computing of the grade-point average.
Incomplete or “I” Grades
A faculty member can submit the grade of “I” or Incomplete for a student only when the failure to complete the work of the course is due to a serious reason as approved by the faculty member.
When a student receives an Incomplete grade, they are granted a period of 30 days, beginning from the last day of final exams, to complete the course work. Failure to complete the course work during this period results in a grade of “IF” or Incomplete/Failure. Once all course work has been submitted to the faculty member, a final grade must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by following the Grade Change process within 14 days.
For serious reasons, a faculty member may grant the student an extension beyond the 30-day requirement by notifying the Registrar’s Office. However, an extension must not be granted beyond the semester following the one in which the Incomplete grade was given.
Students who are issued an Incomplete in their final semester will not be eligible to graduate until the final grade is submitted and may not receive their degree until the next official College graduation date.
Voluntary Course Withdrawal or “W” Grades
Students are expected to complete all courses, required or elective, in which they are enrolled. Course withdrawal should only be considered in serious situations. Prior to withdrawal, students are strongly urged to consult with their instructor, advisor, and/or the Office of Advising, to review the academic consequences of withdrawal. Students are also urged to consult with Student Financial Services since withdrawals may have significant impact upon a student’s current or subsequent eligibility for financial aid and/or billed charges.
The grade of “W” is given only if a student has submitted a completed Course Withdrawal Form. Authorized withdrawal from a course will be indicated on the student’s permanent academic record. Any student who does not follow the required procedure for withdrawal from a course will receive a failing grade.
Students may withdraw from individual courses until the last day of the add/drop period without penalty. Any course withdrawal during the drop/add period will not be reflected on the student’s permanent academic record. The drop/add period is determined for each semester by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or their designee and varies based on the Academic Calendar. The dates for the drop/add period can be found on that academic year’s Academic Calendar. Requests for course withdrawal after the deadline will be considered only for serious reasons such as prolonged illness.
Course Withdrawal for Medical Reasons
If course withdrawal is due to a medical reason, the College requires that the student provide primary medical documentation to the College’s Health Care Professionals prior to the approval of the course withdrawal. The documentation required will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on the nature of the medical reason presented.
In the case of a medical course withdrawal, the Director of Advising and Academic Success shall contact, based on the nature of the medical reason presented, either the Director of Counseling Services or the Director of Health Services (the Designated Health Care Professional) and inform them of the need for a medical withdrawal consultation. The Designated Health Care Professional will determine the documentation required, review the documentation, and provide written confirmation to the Director of Advising and Academic Success that the documentation presented is sufficient. Upon receipt of written confirmation of sufficiency, the Director of Advising & Academic Success may grant the course withdrawal.
Pass or “P” Grades
Juniors and seniors may select one course each semester to take for a Pass-Fail grade. The grade of “P” is given to students who successfully complete a course in which they have exercised the Pass/Fail Option. The student who fails such a course will receive a grade of “F,” which is counted the same as any other failure.
The Pass/Fail Option can be used only in a course that is a free elective. No course taken as Pass/Fail can fulfill a Core Curriculum, major or minor requirement, unless accepted in transfer as part of a Stonehill College approved abroad or external program and approved by the relevant Department Chairperson or Program Director.
The student who passes such a course will receive a grade of “P” with no quality points figured in the cumulative average. In addition, a student who chooses to take a course under the Pass/Fail Option must have a minimum of 12 additional credits from courses graded with standard letter grades to be considered for Dean’s List.
Students must request a Pass-Fail grade by completing the Pass/Fail Option Approval Form during the first two weeks of the semester. To change a grading option after the first two weeks, a student must petition the Standards and Standing Committee, which rarely grants such petitions.
Dean’s List
Full-time students achieve the distinction of Dean’s List in any semester in which they:
• successfully complete all their courses (no grades of “I” or “W”);
• achieve a semester average of 3.5 or above with a minimum of 12 credits from courses graded with standard letter grades; and
• Earn a grade of “C+” or above for all courses.
An exception to this policy will be made for students who receive an incomplete grade due to a course extending beyond the end of the semester.
Part-time students are not eligible for Dean’s List.
Mid-Semester Assessments
Faculty are required to give each student taking a course for credit an assessment by the midpoint of the semester. Mid-semester assessments must be submitted electronically and represent the faculty member’s judgment regarding student performance up to the mid-point of the semester in three key areas: (1) attendance, (2) class participation, and (3) performance on any assessed course work (e.g., homework, quizzes, tests, presentations, etc.).
Undergraduate Mid-Semester Assessments
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Description |
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Satisfactory; currently performing at an A or A- level |
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Satisfactory; currently performing at a B+ or B level |
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Satisfactory; currently performing at a B-, C+, or C level |
| C- 1 |
Passing; C- level performance due to the lack of quality in assessed course work |
| C- 2 |
Passing; C- level performance due to excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
| C- 3 |
Passing; C- level performance due to lack of quality in assessed course work, excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
| D1 |
Passing; poor performance due to the lack of quality in assessed course work |
| D2 |
Passing; poor performance due to excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
| D3 |
Passing; poor performance due to lack of quality in assessed course work, excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
| F1 |
Failing; unsatisfactory performance due to the lack of quality in assessed course work |
| F2 |
Failing; unsatisfactory performance due to excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
| F3 |
Failing; unsatisfactory performance due to lack of quality in assessed course work, excessive absences, missing/late assignments, and/or lack of class participation |
Mid-semester assessments are only an indication of current progress and are not recorded on student transcripts. Students, their academic advisor(s), the Office of Academic Advising, the Office of Accessibility Resources, and Student Affairs will be notified of mid-semester assessments so that outreach can be made to offer the student any and all available support services.
Grade Reports
Students may access their grades on myHill at the end of each semester. Upon written request of the student, the Registrar’s Office will mail a copy of the transcript to the student or to the student’s parents.
Grade-Point Average
The semester grade-point average is based on all courses taken in that semester, including failures. It is calculated by (1) multiplying credits for each course by quality points assigned to each grade earned; (2) totaling points earned for all courses; and (3) dividing total points by the number of credits attempted. Cumulative grade-point average is calculated in the above manner for all courses taken at Stonehill College, including failures. Grades earned in courses accepted in transfer, or in courses approved to be taken at other colleges, are not calculated in either the semester or the cumulative grade-point average.
A student who fails a course can secure credit for the course only by repeating it and passing it. Upon successful completion of the repeated course, the original failure will be removed from the cumulative GPA but will remain on the transcript.
Repeating a Course
Students may repeat any course to improve their grade except for Internships, Directed Studies, and Independent Research courses. Topics courses may be repeated to improve the grade only when the additional iteration of the course is offered under the same title. For policies on transfer of credits from other institutions, please consult Policy A26.1.
The following rules apply to repeating a course at Stonehill for which a grade below a C is earned:
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A course for which a grade of C-, D+, or D is earned may be repeated only once. A course for which a grade of F is earned may be repeated until passed.
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The repeated course must have the same subject and number as the original course, or be considered an equivalent course, and may not be taken as a directed study.
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Repeated courses that were originally taken for a standard letter grade must be repeated for a letter grade. Repeated courses that were originally taken Pass/Fail and received a failing grade may be repeated either on a Pass/Fail basis or for a letter grade.
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The course must be taken prior to the completion of the degree.
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All grades for repeated courses taken at Stonehill will appear on the transcript.
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Only the higher grade and credits of a repeated course taken at Stonehill will be used for graduation requirements, in the calculation of the cumulative, major, and minor GPAs, and in credit pacing.
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Academic Standing status is not updated retroactively after successfully repeating a course.
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The student must complete the course repeat process established by the Registrar’s Office.
It is recommended that a student take a minimum of twelve (12) credits in addition to any repeated courses in a semester to maintain credit pacing to graduation.
It is the student’s responsibility to consult with the Offices of Student Financial Assistance and Academic Services and Advising regarding potential impact on aid.
Grade Disputes Process
Pursuant to Policy 2703, Grade Disputes, any question on the part of the student concerning the accuracy of a grade should be raised first with the course instructor. If, after contacting the course instructor, a student still does not believe the grade to be correct, the student should contact the respective Department Chairperson or Program Director of the course.
If after contacting the Department Chair or Program Director, the student still believes the issue has not been resolved, a Grade Re-evaluation Request should be filed in the office of the respective School Dean. Such a request must be made by the 7th week of the semester following the one in which the grade was given. The School Dean will request a written explanation of the grade from the instructor. Once received, this explanation is sent to the student.
If after receiving this explanation, the student still believes that the issue has not been resolved, they may submit a petition to the Academic Appeals Board within two (2) weeks from the receipt of the Dean’s written explanation of the grade. The petition must be filed with the Dean of the School through which the course is offered. The Dean of the School will convene and chair the Academic Appeals Board within ten (10) business days. All decisions of the Academic Appeals Board are final.
Grade change requests that are older than one semester (meaning from a semester other than the one immediately prior to the making of the request) require the additional approval of the appropriate Dean of the School and department where the course resides.
 Transcripts
Transcripts are the official and complete record of a student’s academic work, which includes any official academic actions or changes, such as majors, minors, degrees, transfers, academic honors, withdrawals or dismissals. All permanent academic records including transcripts are maintained by the Registrar’s Office. All directions for how to request a transcript can be found on the Registrar’s Office webpage.
Academic Standing
Good Academic Standing
Students are not only to pass their courses, but also must maintain good academic standing by making sufficient progress towards their degree. Academic Standing is reviewed and determined by the Academic Review Board of the Standards and Standing Committee at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
To remain in good academic standing, a student must earn and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA based on the total number of credits completed at Stonehill:
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Minimum Cumulative GPA Required for Good Academic Standing
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Credits Completed |
| 1.6 |
0-19 |
| 1.8 |
20-30 |
| 1.9 |
31-48 |
| 2.0 |
49 or more |
Not maintaining Good Academic Standing has a variety of consequences, including an inability to participate in extra-curricular activities and potential negative effects on financial aid eligibility. Contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance for Financial Aid eligibility requirements which may be defined differently than the Academic Division’s definition of Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Academic Concern and Academic Warning
If at the end of a fall or spring semester, a student earns a cumulative GPA (CGPA) lower than the required GPA for good academic standing, they may be placed on Academic Concern or Academic Warning. Warning remains in effect until the student achieves the requisite CGPA as follows:
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Cumulative GPA
for Academic Concern
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Cumulative GPA
for Academic Warning
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Credits Completed |
| 1.61-1.8 |
<1.6 |
0-19 |
| 1.81-2.0 |
<1.8 |
20-30 |
| 1.91-2.1 |
<1.9 |
31-48 |
| 2.01-2.2 |
<2.0 |
49 or more |
Students who fail to achieve the minimum cumulative GPA are subject to Academic Warning, Separation, or Dismissal from the College.
The Office of Academic Advising bears the responsibility for notifying students of their placement on Academic Concern or Academic Warning. Students are required to acknowledge their status and work with Academic Services to articulate a plan for regaining Good Academic Standing.
Students placed on Academic Warning are required to engage in an Academic Recovery Program, led by the Navigation Center for Student Success. Requirements for this program vary by student but include an individualized recovery plan, created in collaboration between the student and advisor, to assist the student in getting back on track.
Academic Separation
Students will be separated from the College by the Academic Review Board of the Standards and Standing Committee for the following:
1. Earning four (4) “F”s in one semester, or
2. Not making Good Academic Standing for two (2) successive semesters or for three (3) non-consecutive semesters.
The Academic Review Board of the Standards and Standing Committee may offer students the option of a Suspended Academic Separation with full-time enrollment with Warning status in the subsequent semester. This option is typically offered to those students on Academic Warning who have earned a semester GPA above that required for Good Academic Standing (e.g., above a 2.0) but not sufficient to bring the cumulative GPA above the requisite threshold to satisfy the criterion for Good Academic Standing.
Appeal Procedures following Academic Separation
Students separated from the College by reason of academic deficiency have the right to appeal the decision to the Standards and Standing Committee based upon extenuating circumstances. Requests for such an appeal must be made in writing to the Office of Advising within the time frame noted in the letter of Academic Separation. Failure to appeal within the time stated will, under all but the most extraordinary circumstances, disallow such appeal.
If a student’s appeal is granted, the student returns on an Academic Warning status and there is no permanent record of a student being separated. If a student’s appeal is denied, at least one full semester must elapse before applying for readmission and the academic separation will be noted on the student’s transcript. A second Academic Separation results in permanent Dismissal from the College. Findings on the appeal of an Academic Separation are considered final.
Period of Separation
During the period of Academic Separation, a student may be required to take courses at another accredited institution. If so, those courses must be pre-approved by the College. Only grades of “C” or better will be transferable (“C-” grades will not transfer). Specific requirements for readmission eligibility following an Academic Separation will be outlined in each student’s Academic Separation Letter.
Readmission to the College Following Separation
After having formally served an Academic Separation for at least one semester, a student may apply for readmission to the College. To do so, the student will need to submit a Readmission Application Form by the published deadline and complete a readmission process which may include an intake interview. This process may be initiated any time after March 1st but should be completed by July 1st for the fall semester. For the spring semester, this process must be completed between October 1st and December 1st.
Readmission is not guaranteed. In the event a student is readmitted, there is no guarantee of either on-campus housing or financial aid. Inquiries about on-campus housing and/or financial aid should be directed to those specific offices.
Academic Dismissal
A student who has been readmitted after serving an academic separation may be permanently dismissed for earning lower than the required cumulative GPA for good academic standing in a subsequent semester.
The Academic Review Board of the Standards and Standing Committee may offer students the option of a Suspended Academic Dismissal with full-time enrollment with Warning status in the subsequent semester. This option if typically offered to students returning from serving an Academic Separation who have earned a semester GPA above that required for Satisfactory Academic Progress (e.g., above a 2.0) but not sufficient to bring the cumulative GPA above the requisite threshold to satisfy the criterion for Good Academic Standing.
Appeal Procedure following Academic Dismissal
A student who has been readmitted after serving an academic separation may be permanently dismissed for earning lower than the required cumulative GPA for good academic standing in a subsequent semester.
The Academic Review Board of the Standards and Standing Committee may offer students the option of a Suspended Academic Dismissal with full-time enrollment with Warning status in the subsequent semester. This option is typically offered to students returning from serving an Academic Separation who have earned a semester GPA above that required for Satisfactory Academic Progress (e.g., above a 2.0) but not sufficient to bring the cumulative GPA above the requisite threshold to satisfy the criterion for Good Academic Standing.
Graduation
Class Year Assignment
The Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) has charge of the classification, academic standing, and progress of students.
Students are typically classified with the sophomore class when they have completed 30 credits, with the junior class when they have completed 60 credits, and with the senior class when they have completed 90 credits.
Class year is assigned for first-time, first-year students based on the academic year the student enters the College.
Depending on the specific courses being transferred in, first-time transfer students will be assigned their graduation class year based on the credit ranges established by the VPAA:
| Class |
Credits |
| First-Year |
transferring in 0-24.9 credits |
| Sophomore |
transferring in 25-55.9 credits |
| Junior |
transferring in 56-62 credits |
| Senior |
transferring in 82-90 credits |
As student’s class year assignment will only be changed in cases where the student’s progress towards graduation changes.
Requirements for Graduation
It is the personal responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic requirements in general education and in major and minor programs are satisfactorily completed.
The requirements for the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration are the following:
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Satisfactory completion of all course requirements including general education courses, major courses, and any declared minor and/or concentration courses.
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Complete at least 120 credits.
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A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and a 2.0 GPA in at least one major.
The student is responsible for payment of all financial obligations to the College, and diplomas are withheld until such obligations have been satisfied.
Graduation Dates
While Stonehill only holds one public Commencement Exercise in May, students who take fewer or more than the traditional eight semesters to complete their degree requirements may earn their degree at the end of the summer (September 1) or at the end of the fall semester (December 31).
Commencement will normally be held on the 3rd Sunday of May when May is a four-week month, and on the 4th Sunday of May when May is a five-week month.
Candidates for degrees are to be present at these exercises unless excused by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
To be eligible for May Graduation
A student must satisfactorily complete all degree, major, and general education requirements by no later than the final due date for spring senior grades.
The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be the date of Commencement.
To be eligible for September 1 Graduation
A student must satisfactorily complete all degree, major, and general education requirements by no later than September 1 of that year.
The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be September 1. Diplomas will be mailed by October.
To be eligible for December 31 Graduation
A student must satisfactorily complete all degree, major, and general education requirements by no later than the final due date for fall semester grades.
The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be December 31. Diplomas will be mailed by February.
Students who graduate on September 1 or December 31 will be considered part of the following year’s graduating class year. Students who continue part-time to complete their degree requirements may not be eligible for Financial Aid or student housing.
Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who are within two courses of meeting their graduation requirements and have submitted an approved “Application to Participate in Commencement” to the Registrar’s Office by the last day of spring final exams may be eligible to participate in the Commencement Exercises prior to completion of the final requirements.
Students in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary and Special Education majors who have met all other graduation requirements except for the student teaching practicum and have submitted an approved “Application to Participate in Commencement” to the Registrar’s Office by the last day of spring final exams may be eligible to participate in the Commencement Exercises prior to completion of the final requirements.
September graduates who participate in the Commencement Exercises prior to their degree completion may not participate in the following Commencement. September graduates who do not attend the Commencement Exercises prior to degree completion are automatically included in the next Commencement.
December graduates may not participate in the Commencement Exercises prior to degree completion. December graduates are automatically included in the Commencement Exercises following degree completion.
The Registrar’s Office shall maintain and publish graduation policy procedures. Students should refer to these procedures for additional requirements and information.
Honors at Graduation
Honors at graduation are awarded to recipients of undergraduate degrees for the following cumulative grade-point averages based on a minimum of 60 credits taken at Stonehill:
- Cum Laude: 3.5-3.69
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.7-3.89
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.9-4.0
Majors and Minors
Selection of a Major
Degree candidates must declare at least one major field of study before the end of the first semester of the junior year or prior to enrollment in their final 45 credits. Some majors require the selection of a concentration within the major.
Students who enter the College with an intended major and complete that major will be considered as having declared at the time of admission.
Undeclared students or students who wish to change their major must complete the declaration of major process.
Double Major
Students may enroll in two majors by completing a four-year plan and the declaration of major process in each major. Typically, this is done prior to enrollment in the student’s final 30 credits. Students may need to enroll in more than 120 credits in order to satisfy the requirements of both majors. In some cases, students will be assessed additional fees.
A student who satisfactorily completes two majors will receive one degree from the College, with this exception: If a student satisfactorily completes the requirements for two majors, and the second major is in a different degree program (B.A. vs. B.S. or B.S. vs. B.S.B.A., for example) a second degree will be awarded, even if it is completed after the student’s official graduation. The student will be given the option of selecting which degree will be presented at Commencement.
Invalid Double Major & Minor Combinations
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Major
|
May Not Double Major With
|
May Not Minor With
|
| Accounting |
Any other B.S.B.A major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Actuarial Mathematics
|
Mathematics (B.A.), Mathematics (B.S.) must be reviewed and approved
|
Mathematics must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Anthropology
|
Secondary Education, Sociology must be reviewed and approved
|
|
|
Art & Visual Culture: Studio Arts
|
Secondary Education
|
Art History, Studio Arts
|
|
Art & Visual Culture: Visual Studies
|
Secondary Education
|
Art History
|
|
Astronomy (B.A. or B.S.)
|
Earth & Planetary Science, Secondary Education
|
Physics, Mathematics
|
|
Biochemistry
|
Biology, Chemistry, Secondary Education
|
Biology, Chemistry
|
|
Biology (B.A.)
|
Biochemistry, Environmental Science (B.S.), Health Science, Neuroscience
|
Biochemistry
|
|
Biology (B.S.)
|
Biochemistry, Chemistry, Environmental Science (B.S.), Health Science, Neuroscience
|
Biochemistry
|
|
Business Analytics
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.)
|
Biochemistry
|
Biochemistry
|
|
Communication
|
Secondary Education
|
|
| Communication Sciences and Disorders |
|
Communication Sciences and Disorders |
|
Computer Science (B.S.)
|
Data Science, Secondary Education
|
Mathematics must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Criminology
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
Data Science
|
Computer Science, Secondary Education, Mathematics (B.S.) must be reviewed and approved
|
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Economics
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
Earth & Planetary Sciences
|
Astronomy, Environmental Science (B.S.), Physics, Secondary Education
|
Astronomy, Environmental Science & Studies, Physics, Chemistry must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Economics
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
Early Childhood Education
|
Elementary Education, Education Studies, Secondary Education, Special Education
|
Education Studies, Elementary Education
|
|
Education Studies (Non-Licensure)
|
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
|
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
|
|
Elementary Education
|
Early Childhood Education, Education Studies, Secondary Education, Special Education
|
Education Studies, Early Childhood Education
|
|
Engineering-Chemistry - Chemical
|
No double majors allowed
|
Chemistry, Physics
|
|
Engineering- Physics - Civil (Kings or Notre Dame)
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering-Computer Science
|
No double majors allowed
|
Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering-Physics - Electrical
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering-Physics - Mechanical (Kings or Notre Dame)
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering-Physics undeclared
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering-Physics - Aerospace
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
Engineering - Environmental Science
|
No double majors allowed
|
Environmental Studies
|
|
Engineering-Undeclared
|
No double majors allowed
|
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics
|
|
English
|
|
Creative Writing must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Environmental Studies (B.A.)
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
Environmental Science (B.S.)
|
Biology (B.A.), Biology (B.S.), Earth & Planetary Sciences, Secondary Education
|
|
|
Finance
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Gender & Sexuality Studies
|
Secondary Education, History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theology must be reviewed and approved
|
English, History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theology must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Graphic Design
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
Health Science
|
Biology, Secondary Education, Neuroscience
|
|
|
Healthcare Management
|
Secondary Education
|
|
|
History
|
Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
|
Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A. or B.S) - self created
|
Health Science, Secondary Education, all others must be individually reviewed and approved
|
All must be individually reviewed and approved
|
|
International Business
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Management
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Management Information Systems
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Marketing
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Mathematics (B.A.)
|
Students may only double major with Early Childhood Education, Education Studies, Elementary Education, or Secondary Education, or Special Education
|
Education Studies
|
|
Mathematics (B.S.)
|
Actuarial Mathematics and Data Science must be reviewed and approved
|
|
|
Neuroscience (B.A.)
|
Biology (B.A.), Biology (B.S.), Secondary Education
|
Biology
|
| Neuroscience (B.S.) |
Biology (B.A.), Biology (B.S.), Secondary Education, Psychology must be reviewed and approved |
Biology, Psychology must be reviewed and approved |
|
Performing Arts: Cross-Disciplinary Performance
|
Secondary Education
|
Any minor related to the major
|
|
Performing Arts: Dance
|
Secondary Education
|
Dance
|
|
Performing Arts: Music
|
Secondary Education
|
Music
|
|
Performing Arts: Theatre
|
Secondary Education
|
Theatre Arts
|
|
Philosophy
|
Philosophy with Ethical Leadership Emphasis, Secondary Education
|
Ethical Leadership
|
|
Philosophy with Ethical Leadership Emphasis
|
Philosophy, Secondary Education |
Philosophy |
|
Photonics (B.A.)
|
Physics, Secondary Education
|
Physics
|
|
Physics (B.A. or B.S.)
|
Earth & Planetary Sciences, Photonics, Secondary Education
|
Astronomy, Mathematics
|
|
Psychology
|
Secondary Education, Neuroscience (B.S.) must be reviewed and approved
|
|
|
Religious Studies
|
Secondary Education, Theology, Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
Theology
|
|
Secondary Education
|
Secondary Education majors may only choose from this list: Biology (BA or BS), Chemistry (BA or BS), English, History, Mathematics (BA or BS), or Spanish.
|
|
|
Sociology
|
Secondary Education, Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
|
Special Education
|
Early Childhood Education, Education Studies, Elementary Education, Secondary Education
|
Education Studies, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
|
|
Sport Management
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Talent and Human Resources Management
|
Any other B.S.B.A. major, Secondary Education
|
Business, Entrepreneurship must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Theology
|
Religious Studies, Secondary Education; Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
Religious Studies
|
Declaration of an Interdisciplinary Major
In lieu of declaring one major field of study, degree candidates may declare an individually designed interdisciplinary major before the end of the first semester of the junior year or prior to enrollment in the final 30 credits. Should degree candidates declare an interdisciplinary major as a second major, they may do so up to the first semester of the senior year.
Students who wish to declare an interdisciplinary major must complete the Declaration of Major form and submit a program proposal that includes a statement describing educational goals sought, and the sequence of courses that would enable the student to achieve these goals. The course content must be focused upon a specific theme and must include a significant number of courses beyond the introductory level and a senior Capstone experience. The program proposal must be approved by a faculty advisor as well as by the Program Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Studies.
Selection of Minor
Normally, a minor consists of at least 18 credits. Because a minor must have breadth and depth, 50% of the credits required for a minor must not fulfill any other major or minor program requirements in which a student is enrolled. Successful completion requires a minor GPA of 2.0.
Students may declare up to two minor areas of study.
Students who wish to declare a minor must complete the Declaration of Minor process.
Invalid Double Minor Combinations
|
Minor
|
May Not Double Minor With
|
|
Astronomy
|
Physics
|
|
Biochemistry
|
Biology, Chemistry
|
|
Biology
|
Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences & Studies
|
|
Business
|
Entrepreneurship, Management Info Systems must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Chemistry
|
Biochemistry
|
|
Cinema Studies
|
English must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Creative Writing
|
English
|
|
Computer Science
|
Data Analytics
|
|
Data Analytics
|
Computer Science
|
|
Digital Humanities
|
Digital Media Production
|
|
Digital Media Production
|
Digital Humanities
|
|
Early Childhood Education
|
Elementary Education, Education Studies
|
|
Elementary Education
|
Early Childhood Education, Education Studies
|
|
Education Studies
|
Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education
|
|
English
|
Creative Writing, Cinema Studies, Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Entrepreneurship
|
Business must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Environmental Studies
|
Biology
|
|
Gender & Sexuality Studies
|
English, History, Religious Studies, Sociology, Theology must be reviewed and approved
|
|
History
|
Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Interdisciplinary Studies
|
All must be individually reviewed and approved
|
|
Management Information Systems
|
Business must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Music
|
Music Technology
|
|
Music Technology
|
Music
|
|
Photonics
|
Astronomy, Physics
|
|
Physics
|
Astronomy, Photonics
|
|
Religious Studies
|
Theology, Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Sociology
|
Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
|
Theology
|
Religious Studies, Gender/Sexuality Studies must be reviewed and approved
|
Transfer Credit
Transfer credit is granted for college-level, credit-bearing courses taken at other accredited institutions whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the Department of Education, regardless of delivery method (e.g., in person, online, hybrid, etc.). Credit earned at international institutions not accredited by one of the United States accreditation agencies may transfer after review and recommendation by the appropriate department chair to the Dean of the respective school who makes the final decision.
Transfer credits may be granted for coursework completed as part of advanced or occupational military training that is comparable in nature and content to courses and credits offered through Stonehill College programs. Credits earned for Basic Training are not transferable. Students wishing to transfer in credits for military courses must provide Stonehill with an official college transcript from an accredited institution of higher education or from The American Council on Education (ACE).
Courses taken through Stonehill’s study abroad program will be entered as transfer credit and follow all transfer credit rules; these courses must also be pre-approved by the Office of International Programs to ensure proper course transfer into the student’s program.
Dual enrollment transfer credit will be granted following the rules of this policy and upon receipt of the official college transcript - transfer credit from high school transcripts will not be accepted.
Stonehill does not allow transfer for:
• Pre-college-level or developmental coursework credits;
• Courses taken in the natural and computer sciences more than 10 years ago.
Grades
Credit will only be granted for courses in which the student has received the equivalent of a grade of C- (1.7 on a scale of 4.0) or higher. Grades of Pass (P), Satisfactory (S), or similar will transfer only when official transcripts indicate that such grades are equivalent to a C- or higher.
Since Stonehill lecture/lab courses are graded with a single grade, transfer lecture/lab courses for which each component is graded separately may be accepted even if one of the grades is lower than a C- if the weighted combined average grade is equivalent to a C- or higher.
Grades from transfer courses do not transfer - only credit hours are transferred. Transfer courses are noted on the Stonehill transcript with grades of TR. These grades are not included in the computation of the cumulative grade point average (GPA) and cannot be used to replace Stonehill course grades in the GPA should a transfer course be taken after a student’s admittance to Stonehill.
Residency Requirement/Maximum Transfer
To qualify for a Stonehill degree, a transfer student is required to complete at least 25% of their credits at Stonehill, with a maximum of 90 transfer credits allowed. At least 50% of courses required by major or minor must be taken at Stonehill or through a Stonehill-sponsored program. Individual academic departments may further restrict which courses may be transferred into the major and/or minor. Exceptions to the major and minor residency requirements are allowed through department chair and dean approval.
Credit by Examination
Transfer credit may be granted for students who demonstrate competency by means of scores on examinations such as Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), National Examination in World Languages (NEWL), and the Seal of Biliteracy.
Ordinarily, credit will be granted for scores in which the student has received the equivalent of a grade of C- (1.7 on a scale of 4.0) or higher: 3 and higher for AP; 50 and higher for CLEP; 5 and higher for IB (Higher Level only).
Academic departments recommend course equivalencies for awarding placement for the examinations to the deans of the respective schools who make the final decision. When a course equivalency does not exist, the student is awarded general elective credit. The score requirements for each course equivalent are published annually in the Hill Book.
Students who have taken multiple examinations in the same subject area may not receive credit for more than one. Students may not register for a course at Stonehill for which they have received transfer credit.
General Education credit can be awarded if the course equivalents are for courses that fulfill General Education requirements.
Process for Transferring Credit
From other institutions: Students must provide official transcripts for evaluation before transfer credit can be awarded. Official transcripts must come directly from the college or university either electronically through an official transcript company like Parchment or the Clearinghouse (preferred method), or by postal mail. We will also accept a transcript from the student provided it is in a sealed and unopened envelope. Electronic transcripts forwarded from student emails or physical transcripts in opened envelopes are considered unofficial and cannot be used to grant transfer credit.
Electronic transcripts (preferred) may be requested directly through a transcript company by choosing Stonehill College as the institution or by entering our email, transfer@stonehill.edu. Physical transcripts may be sent to:
Office of the Registrar
Stonehill College
320 Washington St.
Easton, MA 02357
International transcripts: Transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by supporting official translation into English. Additional information may be required of the student.
Examinations: Students must request official scores be sent directly to Stonehill from the College Board or other examination company.
Transfer credit will be processed only after a student is officially admitted and made a deposit to attend Stonehill. Once credit is transferred, it becomes part of the student’s permanent record and may not be removed.
Credit will transfer to Stonehill as the course equivalent, if it exists; as an elective equivalent within a comparable department, if it exists; or as a general elective. Credits earned in a quarter-hour system will be converted to semester-hour equivalents. Credit will not be granted for duplicate coursework or for two courses that cover the same or similar content.
Appeals
Appeals to these policies may be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on behalf of the student. Appeals must be submitted in writing by the Office of Academic Advising and/or the Registrar’s Office.
Credit by Examination Equivalencies
Advanced Placement (AP)
|
Exam Subject
|
Score
|
Stonehill Equivalent
|
Credits
|
Gen Ed Attribute
|
|
2D Art and Design
|
3-5
|
VPS 107 Introduction to Studio Arts Design
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
3D Art and Design
|
3-5
|
VPS 107 Introduction to Studio Arts Design
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Art History
|
3-5
|
VPH 181 Global Visual Traditions
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Biology
|
3-5
|
BIO 800 Biology Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Calculus AB
|
3-5
|
MTH 125 Calculus I
|
4
|
|
|
Calculus BC
|
3
|
MTH 125 Calculus I
|
4
|
|
|
Calculus BC
|
4-5
|
MTH 125 and 126 Calculus I and II
|
8
|
|
|
Chemistry
|
3-5
|
CHM 800 Chemistry Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Chinese Language & Culture
|
3
|
CHN 131 and 132 Elementary Chinese I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Chinese Language & Culture
|
4
|
CHN 132 Elementary Chinese II and CHN 231 Intermediate Chinese I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Chinese Language & Culture
|
5
|
CHN 231 and 232 Intermediate Chinese I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Comparative Government & Politics
|
3-5
|
POL 134 Comparing States
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Computer Science A
|
3-5
|
CSC 102 Introduction to Programming
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Computer Science Principles
|
3-5
|
CSC 800 Computer Science Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Drawing
|
3-5
|
VPS 104 Introduction to Drawing
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
English Language & Composition
|
5
|
FYW 100 First Year Writing Seminar
|
3
|
FYW
|
|
English Language & Composition
|
3-4
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
English Literature & Composition
|
3-5
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Environmental Science
|
3-5
|
ENV 200 Principles of Environmental Science
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
European History
|
3-5
|
HIS 800 History Elective and HIS 801 History Elective
|
6
|
HSS
|
|
French Language & Culture
|
3-5
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
German Language & Culture
|
3-5
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Human Geography
|
3-5
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Italian Language & Culture
|
3
|
ITA 131 and 132 Elementary Italian I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Italian Language & Culture
|
4
|
ITA 132 Elementary Italian II and ITA 231 Intermediate Italian I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Italian Language & Culture
|
5
|
ITA 231 and 232 Intermediate Italian I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Japanese Language & Culture
|
3-5
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Latin
|
3-5
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Macroeconomics
|
3-5
|
ECO 178 Macroeconomics Principles
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Microeconomics
|
3-5
|
ECO 176 Microeconomics Principles
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Music Theory
|
3-5
|
VPM 240 Music Theory
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Physics
|
3-5
|
PHY 800 Physics Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Precalculus
|
3-5
|
MTH 101 Precalculus
|
3
|
|
|
Psychology
|
3-5
|
PSY 101 General Psychology
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Research
|
3-5
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Seminar
|
3-5
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Spanish Language & Culture
|
3
|
SPA 131 First Semester Spanish and SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Language & Culture
|
4
|
SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish and SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Language & Culture
|
5
|
SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish and SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Literature & Culture
|
3
|
SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish and SPA 331 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Literature & Culture
|
4
|
SPA 331 and 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Literature & Culture
|
5
|
SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Statistics
|
3+
|
MTH 145 Basic Quantitative Techniques
|
3
|
STRE
|
|
United States Government & Politics
|
3+
|
POL 123 American Government & Politics
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
United States History
|
3+
|
HIS 281 and 282 American Nation I and II
|
6
|
HSS
|
|
World History: Modern
|
3+
|
HIS 271 and 272 World History I and II
|
6
|
HSS
|
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
| Exam Subject |
Score |
Stonehill Equivalent |
Credits |
Gen Ed Attribute |
|
American Government
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
American Literature
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Biology
|
50+
|
BIO 800 Biology Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Calculus
|
50+
|
MTH 800 Mathematics Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Chemistry
|
50+
|
CHM 800 Chemistry Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
College Algebra
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
College Composition
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
College Composition Modular
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
College Mathematics
|
50+
|
MTH 800 Mathematics Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Educational Psychology
|
50+
|
EDU 800 Education Elective
|
3
|
|
|
English Literature
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Financial Accounting
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
French Language Level I
|
50+
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
German Language Level I
|
50+
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
History of the United States I
|
50+
|
HIS 281 American Nation I
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
History of the United States II
|
50+
|
HIS 282 American Nation II
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Human Growth & Development
|
50+
|
PSY 201 Child Development
|
3
|
|
|
Humanities
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
LAH
|
|
Information Systems
|
50+
|
MGT 240 Management Information Systems
|
3
|
|
|
Introduction to Educational Psychology
|
50+
|
EDU 800 Education Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Introductory Business Law
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Introductory Psychology
|
50+
|
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
|
6
|
HSS
|
|
Introductory Sociology
|
50+
|
EL 800 General Elective
|
3
|
|
|
Natural Sciences
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
NSCI
|
|
Principles of Macroeconomics
|
50+
|
ECO 178 Macroeconomics Principles
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Principles of Microeconomics
|
50+
|
ECO 176 Microeconomics Principles
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Principles of Management
|
50+
|
MGT 400 Topics in Management
|
3
|
|
|
Principles of Marketing
|
50+
|
MKT 210 Marketing Principles
|
3
|
|
|
Social Sciences and History
|
50+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Spanish Language Level I
|
50-59
|
SPA 131 First Semester Spanish and SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Language Level I
|
60-69
|
SPA 132 Second Semester Spanish and SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish Language Level I
|
70-79
|
SPA 231 Third Semester Spanish and SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish with Writing Level I
|
50-59
|
SPA 232 Fourth Semester Spanish and SPA 331 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish with Writing Level I
|
60-69
|
SPA 331 and SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish with Writing Level I
|
70-79
|
SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language and Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Western Civilization I
|
50+
|
HIS 800 History Elective
|
3
|
HSS
|
|
Western Civilization II
|
50+
|
HIS 800 History Elective
|
3
|
HSS
|
International Baccalaureate
| Exam Subject |
Score |
Stonehill Equivalent |
Credits |
Gen Ed Attribute |
|
Biology - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Business & Management - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Chemistry - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Economics - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
English A1 - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
English B - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
French B - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Geography - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
IND 800 Interdisciplinary Elective and IND 801 Interdisciplinary Elective
|
6
|
HSS
|
|
German B - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
History (Europe) - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Mathematics - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
MTH 125 Calculus I and MTH 126 Calculus II or MTH 800 and 801 Mathematics Electives
|
6
|
|
|
Physics - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Social & Cultural Anthropology - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
|
Spanish A - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
Advanced Spanish I (SPA 331) and Advanced Spanish II (SPA 332)
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Visual Arts - High Level (HL)
|
5+
|
General Elective
|
6
|
|
National Examination in World Languages (NEWL)
| Exam Subject |
Score |
Stonehill Equivalent |
Credits |
Gen Ed Attribute |
|
Arabic
|
3
|
ARB 131 and 132 Elementary Arabic I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Arabic
|
4
|
ARB 132 Elementary Arabic II and ARB 231 Intermediate Arabic I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Arabic
|
5
|
ARB 231 and 232 Intermediate Arabic I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
All other languages
|
3-5
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
Seal of Biliteracy
|
Exam Subject
|
Score
|
Stonehill Equivalent
|
Credits
|
Gen Ed Attribute
|
|
Arabic
|
Passed
|
ARB 132 Elementary Arabic II and ARB 231 Intermediate Arabic I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Arabic
|
With Distinction
|
ARB 231 and 232 Intermediate Arabic I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Chinese
|
Passed
|
CHN 132 Elementary Chinese II and CHN 231 Intermediate Chinese I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Chinese
|
With Distinction
|
CHN 231 and 232 Intermediate Chinese I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Italian
|
Passed
|
ITA 132 Elementary Italian II and ITA 231 Intermediate Italian I
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Italian
|
With Distinction
|
ITA 231 and 232 Intermediate Italian I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish
|
Passed
|
SPA 331 and SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture I and II
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Spanish
|
With Distinction
|
SPA 332 Perspectives in Spanish Language & Culture II and SPA 800 Spanish Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
|
Any other language
|
Passed or With Distinction
|
FOR 800 Foreign Language Elective and FOR 801 Foreign Language Elective
|
6
|
GP, LAH
|
International Baccalaureate (IB)
| Exam Subject |
Score |
Stonehill Equivalent |
Credits |
|
Biology - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two Biology Electives (BIO 800)
|
6
|
|
Business & Management -
High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
First-Year Business Experience (MGT 101) and one Management Elective (MGT 800)
|
6
|
|
Chemistry - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
General Chemistry I (CHM 113) and one Chemistry Elective (CHM 800)
|
7
|
|
Computer Science - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two Computer Science Electives (CSC 800)
|
6
|
|
Dance - High Level (HL)
|
n/a
|
No Credit Offered
|
0
|
|
Economics - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
General Elective (EL 800)
|
6
|
|
English A1 - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two General Electives (EL 800)
|
6
|
|
English B - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two General Electives (EL 800)
|
6
|
|
Film - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two General Electives (EL 800)
|
6
|
|
French B - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
French Elective (FOR 800)
|
6
|
|
Geography - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two Environmental Electives (ENV 800)
|
6
|
|
German B - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
German Elective (FOR 800)
|
6
|
|
History (Europe) - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two History 200-Level Electives (HIS 800)
|
6
|
|
Information Technology in Global society - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Management Information Systems (MGT 240) and one Management Elective (MGT 800)
|
6
|
|
Mathematics - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Calculus I (MTH 125) and Calculus II (MTH 126)
|
8
|
|
Music - High Level (HL)
|
n/a
|
No Credit Offered
|
0
|
|
Physics - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Basic Physics I (PHY 101) and Basic Physics II (PHY 102)
|
6
|
|
Philosophy - High Level (HL)
|
n/a
|
No Credit Offered
|
0
|
|
Psychology
|
5-7
|
Two Psychology Electives (PSY 800)
|
6
|
|
Spanish B - High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Advanced Spanish I (SPA 331) and Spanish Elective (SPA 800)
|
6
|
|
Social & Cultural Anthropology -
High Level (HL)
|
5-7
|
Two Sociology Electives (SOC 800)
|
6
|
|
Visual Arts - High Level (HL)
|
n/a
|
No Credit Offered
|
0
|
Academic Integrity
These procedures are maintained and published by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee in support of Policy 2123, Academic Integrity.
Academic Honor Code
In the context of a community of scholarship and faith and anchored in a belief in the inherent dignity of each person, the students, faculty, staff and administration of Stonehill College maintain an uncompromising commitment to academic integrity. We promote a climate of intellectual and ethical integrity and vigorously uphold the fundamental values of honesty, trust, fairness, and responsibility while fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect within and beyond the classroom. Any violation of these basic values threatens the integrity of the educational process, the development of ideas, and the unrestricted exchange of knowledge. Therefore, we will not participate in or tolerate academic dishonesty.
Academic Integrity
All members of the College community have the responsibility to be familiar with, to support, and to abide by the College’s Academic Honor Code. This responsibility includes reporting knowledge of or suspected violations of this policy to the appropriate School Dean.
Violations of the Academic Integrity Policy include but are not limited to the following actions:
- Presenting another’s work as if it were one’s own;
- Failing to acknowledge or document a source even if the action is unintended (i.e., plagiarism);
- Giving or attempting to give unauthorized assistance or information in an assignment or examination;
- Receiving or attempting to receive unauthorized assistance or information in an assignment or examination;
- Fabricating data;
- Submitting the same assignment in two or more courses without prior permission of the respective instructors;
- Having another person write a paper or sit for an examination;
- Unauthorized use of electronic devices to complete work; or
- Furnishing false information, including lying or fabricating excuses, for incomplete work.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for maintaining and publishing a set of procedures relative to the Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found here.
Authority
The Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for the overall administration of the Academic Honor Code, as detailed in Policy 2123, Academic Integrity.
Academic Hearing Boards
The purpose of the Academic Integrity Board (AIB) is to review statements from a charged student, the faculty member, and witnesses with knowledge of the incident when there is a dispute over either the alleged violation or sanction. The AIB determines if the charged student violated the academic integrity policy and determines the nature of the sanction if the charged student is found responsible.
The AIB contains representatives from students and faculty. Because these hearings must occur soon after the alleged event, a representing group of faculty and students will be trained so that a quorum of five AIB members can be present to conduct a hearing. The Board will be comprised of two faculty, two students, and faculty chair of the Board. Members of the College community may nominate student members of AIB or Student Government Association leadership may be asked for nominees. The Faculty Senate will appoint two faculty members from each division and additional volunteers will be solicited from general faculty to serve in instances when the appointed members are unavailable.
If a student and faculty member both agree that a violation did occur and they are able to come to an agreement on an appropriate sanction, neither the outcome nor the sanction may not be appealed.
In a case where the a decision is made and sanction issued by the AIB, either party (the student or faculty member) may submit a request for an appeal of the decision or sanction resulting from the AIB hearing no later than five (5) business days after receiving written notice of the decision or sanction. The appropriate School Dean is charged with hearing all requests for appeals resulting from an AIB hearing. All findings are reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs before being released.
To participate on either board, all members must complete a training process. The term of office for appointed AIB board members will be two years for faculty members and one year for students. There are no specific term limits for board members. Student members of the AIB must be full-time students in good academic and disciplinary standing. If a student member does not maintain good academic or disciplinary standing, he or she will be removed from the AIB for that academic year. A member of the AIB may be removed from the Board for non-fulfillment of duties essential to the position. A majority vote of the members is required for removal.
Charged students are required to attend all hearings related to academic integrity violations. Hearings are not open to the public and are confidential in nature. Therefore, friends, parents, siblings, or legal counsel may not be permitted in the room where the hearing takes place but may wait nearby for support purposes. However, charged students are encouraged to be advised by an advocate during the process, which is defined as a faculty member, staff member or member from the student body who is not an attorney.
In the absence of a functioning AIB, such as before the appointment of members or at the end of an academic semester, the School Deans may appoint an impartial group of faculty, administrators, and students to review the case.
Academic Discipline Records
Academic discipline records are educational records maintained by the appropriate Dean’s office. A formal letter is an academic discipline record that is destroyed seven years post-graduation. Prior to it being destroyed, a formal letter is disclosed only under the following circumstances:
a. With the relevant members of the Academic Integrity Board in the case of a repeated violation of the Academic Integrity Policy;
b. Upon request of the student (often as part of the application and/or admission process to graduate and professional schools, service programs, etc.); and
c. When disclosure is appropriate or necessary under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA; e.g., upon request from law enforcement, in conjunction with the issuance of a valid subpoena, etc.)
Academic discipline records are not considered to be part of a student’s permanent academic record maintained by the College. However, a violation of the Academic Integrity Policy that results in a sanction of college separation or college dismissal is considered part of the student’s permanent record.
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