Grading Policy

The regular academic year is composed of Fall and Spring semesters, 15 weeks each. Two Summer sessions of six weeks each are offered each year. A third Summer session is offered over twelve weeks. The annual calendar contains the exact dates on which semesters begin and end. Alternative schedules/telescoped graduate course offerings have specific guidelines and requirements. Please consult a faculty advisor for further information on these types of courses. Some programs follow an 8-week term schedule with 2 terms in each of the Fall, Spring and summer schedules.

Withdrawal from a Graduate Program

To withdraw from a graduate program, the student must meet the following requirements: • Resolve all financial indebtedness to the University • Submit in writing the Withdrawal from University form, indicating the intent to withdraw from the program. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar

The date of the filing of the withdrawal letter at the Office of the Registrar is considered to be the date of withdrawal in all cases.

Grading Policy

Grade Description

A Outstanding Performance B+ Superior Performance Percent Ranges

Quality Points 94-100% 4.0 90-93% 3.5

B Satisfactory Performance

86-89% 3.0 C+ Marginal competence. Limited application to degree completion. 81-85% 2.5 C Unacceptable toward degree, completion of degree or certification requirements.Course must be repeated. 77-80% 2.0 F Failure/No credit ≤ 76% 0.0

Grades represent student achievement as evaluated by the instructor. All students are expected to maintain a GPA of B (3.0) to remain in good academic standing. A student may graduate from a program with one grade of C+. (Exception: a grade of B or higher is required in student teaching, internships, practica, and clinicals in order to complete graduation requirements.) A second grade of less than B earned in any course must be repeated the next time the course is offered. If a third grade less than a B is earned in any course, the student will be dismissed from the program.

Any courses in which a grade below a B is earned may be repeated only once. When a course is repeated, both grades will appear on the transcript, but only the most recent grade will be used in calculating the student’s GPA.

Failure to complete course requirements at the end of a given semester may result in the assignment of a grade of I (Incomplete) at the discretion of the instructor. Grades of Incomplete must be removed; that is, all work must be completed, and the final grade submitted to the Registrar within 90 days of the end of the final examination period. If the student does not complete the course requirements or the final grade is not submitted by the instructor by the specified deadline date, an automatic failure will be recorded in the Office of the Registrar. In unusual circumstances, extensions to the deadline dates may be granted at the discretion of the faculty member, who will convey that determination in writing to the School Dean and the Registrar.

Academic Standing and Retention

Academic standing for each student will be reviewed by the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and the respective schools after each grading period. Students whose grade point average falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. If a student is placed on academic probation, he or she must meet the Program Director or Academic Advisor in the school of study to develop an academic plan. Failure to develop such a plan will jeopardize continuance in the program. Students who continue on probation after two successive semesters will be dismissed from the University.

Dismissal

Students are expected to abide by the regulations set forth by Holy Family University and the written policies and procedures of their respective programs. The University reserves the right to dismiss a student at any time for unsatisfactory academic performance or for conduct detrimental to the University or to the welfare of other members of the University community. Directors of programs also reserve the right to dismiss a student if it is determined that a student’s conduct is unprofessional or is not consistent with the Code of Ethics of his or her intended profession. Consult specific program handbooks for further information.

Continued failure to maintain a minimum average of C results in dismissal from the University. Generally, students dismissed for academic reasons are asked not to return to the University unless a substantial improvement in academic performance and a more mature approach to the responsibilities of college life are demonstrated. The evidence supporting this improvement should be indicated in a letter addressed to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs. An application for readmission to the college should also be completed and submitted to the Registrar.