Procedures and Academic Policies
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REGISTRATION POLICIES Students must print and keep a copy of their registration for verification purposes. Online registration is binding. By enrolling online, the student agrees to comply with and accept the policies and procedures as described in this handbook.
Online Registration Registration for classes is done online by accessing my.sciarc.edu. Students may not attend any course without officially registering for either credit or audit. Tuition and fees must be paid in full prior to registering for each semester. Please see Finance and Financial Aid to finalize tuition payments and financial aid documentation. Students are expected to enroll in a full load of classes throughout their curriculum at SCI-Arc. With approval from the Academic Advisor, exceptions are made during the summer term where students are allowed to enroll in individual studios and seminars and pay tuition accordingly. Enrollment must be completed during the prescribed enrollment period. All students are responsible for knowing and understanding the degree requirements for their program. Typically, registration opens approximately 30 days prior to the beginning of each term (refer to the Academic Programs section for course requirements). Please note that students in poor standing, off-track academically, having failed to submit a Gateway Portfolio, or who are on academic or financial aid warning will be placed on Academic Hold, Portfolio Hold, and/or Financial Hold and cannot register online. Students on Portfolio Hold must contact the Director’s Office. Students on Financial Hold must contact the Finance/Financial Aid Office. Students on Academic Hold must meet with the Academic Advisor in person prior to the start of the term. Course and Credit System SCI-Arc operates on a semester system with two 15-week semesters (or terms) per academic year. SCI-Arc credit hours are compliant with federal regulation (CFR Section 600.2) Credit hours at SCI-Arc are recorded in course units. In order to complete degree requirements on time, students should take a minimum of one Design Studio (6 units) and three to four seminars (3 units each), as designated by their degree program, per term. Workshops (1-2 units) are offered periodically. Twenty (20) units is the maximum number a student can carry before they are charged for additional units. Thesis Design Studio in the final semester in both undergraduate and graduate programs is 9 units and is considered full time. Below is a description of typical courses and unit loads: Seminars (3 units): Lecture format which meets 3 hours per week.
