Matriculation
Orientation
Placement Testing
Academic Year
Summer Programs
Registration
Late Registration
Course Addition or Withdrawal
Academic Load
Academic Advising
Code of Conduct
Student Grievance Process
Evaluation of Students
Midterm Grades for Undergraduate
Students
Final Examinations
Grading Policies
Audit Courses
Cumulative Grade Point Average
Minimum Grade Policy
Students Called to Military Duty
Academic Probation and Dismissal
Appealing an Academic Dismissal
from the University
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Transfer Policies
Attendance
Dual Academic Programs or Degrees
Change of Major or Degree
Requirements for Graduation
Continuous Registration
Graduation and Diploma
Commencement
Required Proficiency
Transcripts
Transferring Credit after Entry
Withdrawal from the University
The vice
president for Academic Affairs is the official
representative of the University in matters
pertaining to the scholastic life of the student
body. Regulations made by her/him in addition
to, in abrogation of, or in interpretation of
the following regulations have the same force
as the regulations themselves.
In case of discrepancy between the University
catalog and other publications or academic information
provided by any faculty or staff member other
than the vice president for Academic Affairs,
the catalog takes precedence.
The University reserves the right to terminate
or modify program requirements, content and
sequence of courses, and program offerings.
Students withdrawing from the University completely
for a period of one year or more are bound by
the catalog in effect when they re-enter.
It is the responsibility of each student to
be acquainted with all requirements for his
or her degree program and to assume responsibility
for meeting those requirements. In case of ambiguity,
discrepancy, or disagreement, the regulations
and requirements stated in this catalog and
any subsequent modifications or interpretations
by the vice president for Academic Affairs will
prevail.
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MATRICULATION
The academic requirements and regulations of
Marymount University are published in this official
University catalog and in other University announcements.
Further information and advice regarding academic
regulations may be secured by inquiring at the
offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
and the Registrar.
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ORIENTATION
Orientation is conducted by the University during
the summer and prior to the beginning of the
fall semester to aid the incoming student in
adjusting to University life and regulations.
During this period, the new student is given
an opportunity to meet with an academic advisor
prior to registration. In addition, the student
meets members of the staff, counselors, administrative
officers, and fellow students so that all aspects
of the University become familiar. The new student
participates in campus tours; group discussions;
and individual conferences on resources, traditions,
purposes, rules and regulations, study habits,
academic standards, and advising.
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PLACEMENT
TESTING
The University requires English and mathematics
placement testing of all undergraduate students.
Testing is scheduled during the orientation
period preceding each semesters registration.
- Mathematics
and English placement testing is required
of all entering undergraduate students.
- English
placement testing is required of all undergraduate
transfer students who do not have credit for
an English Composition course.
- Mathematics
placement testing is required of all undergraduate
transfer students who do not have credit for
a college-level math course. Test results
are used to determine placement in appropriate
mathematics courses.
Undergraduate
international students who present a TOEFL score
below 550 are required to take the Test of English
for International Students prior to taking the
English Placement Test. International students
who present a TOEFL score of 550 or better (paper-based
test) or 213 or better (computer-based test)
at entry are required to take the freshman placement
tests.
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ACADEMIC
YEAR
Marymount University operates on a semester
system. The two terms of the regular academic
year are known as fall semester and spring semester.
The summer term is known as the summer semester,
with courses taught in segments identified as
sessions. There are four sessions in the summer
semester. Consult the Academic
Calendar to learn more.
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SUMMER
PROGRAMS
Four sessions of varying length offer students
the opportunity to earn credit during the summer
semester. Undergraduate students at every level
use the summer sessions to accelerate their
studies or to satisfy their Liberal Arts Core
requirements. Advanced undergraduate and graduate
students use the summer semester to continue
steady progress toward the completion of their
degree programs. The University welcomes visiting
undergraduate students to use the summer sessions
to acquire credits in general education or in
a major field for transfer to their home institutions.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is held on the dates indicated
on the Academic Calendar. Each undergraduate
student is required to register at the time
and in the manner designated by the registrar
after developing a schedule with the academic
advisor. All prescribed charges for the previous
semester must be paid before registration may
begin. All charges for the ensuing semester
must be paid or provided for before registration
is complete. No credit will be granted for any
course, including independent study, unless
registration is completed within the prescribed
time at the start of a semester. Responsibility
rests with the student to register for the necessary
courses in the proper sequence to meet the requirements
of the chosen curriculum. The student is expected
to seek the academic guidance of a faculty advisor
and dean of the School in which the major is
offered. No student whose account is in arrears
will be permitted to register until all obligations
are met. This includes medical records and parking
fees.
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LATE
REGISTRATION
During the second calendar week after the first
week of classes, students may register for courses
only with the written permission of the instructor
and the program chair or School dean.
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COURSE
ADDITION OR WITHDRAWAL
Students can add or drop courses online up to
the last day to add specified in the Academic
Calendar. Students who stop attending courses
without officially dropping or withdrawing from
the courses will receive an F. Any tuition refund
will be calculated from the day the drop date
is recorded by the Registrars Office.
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ACADEMIC
LOAD
Full-time undergraduate students normally carry
a minimum of 12 or a maximum of 18 credits per
semester. Full-time graduate students normally
carry a minimum of 9 credits per semester. All
credits are semester credits. Exceptions to
the maximum load require written permission
from the associate vice president for Academic
Affairs. An undergraduate student whose cumulative
grade point average falls below 2.0 in any semester
is limited to a maximum load of 15 credits in
the semester that follows except by written
permission of the dean of the School offering
the students major. Courses numbered 500
and above are not open to undergraduates except
by written permission of the appropriate dean
and the vice president for Academic Affairs.
Such permission forms are available in each
School.
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ACADEMIC
ADVISING
At Marymount University, there is a formal system
that insures each student is assigned to a faculty
advisor in his/her degree program. All students
who enter the University without a declared
major are assigned to a professional advisor
in the Academic Success Center until declaring
a major.
The academic advising system supports the mission
of the University to prepare students to:
- be thoughtful
and effective persons within family, community,
and society;
- learn
competencies necessary for entry, growth,
and success in their chosen careers;
- develop
a shared sense of community among individuals
drawn from diverse national, cultural, and
social backgrounds;
- develop
a spirit of service for others, a concern
for social justice, and a commitment to living
in an ethically responsible way; and
- develop
both competencies and motivation to be lifelong
learners.
The academic
advising system encourages faculty members and
students to develop regular, ongoing contact
with each other to explore the students
academic interests, support the students
achievement of academic goals, and identify
professional or career objectives. The faculty
members responsibility to the student
is to guide, coach, and mentor.
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CODE
OF CONDUCT
Each registered student at Marymount University
is expected to observe all rules and regulations
of the University. Violations that may lead
to suspension or dismissal from the University
include cheating and plagiarism. Cheating includes
using books, notes, or assistance from other
students, or giving such assistance to others
while taking quizzes, tests, or examinations,
or doing graded assignments, unless such assistance
is specifically authorized by the instructor.
Plagiarism includes representing the work (words
or ideas) of others as ones own on research
papers, homework
assignments, essays, and other course assignments.
Students should be thoroughly familiar with
the Student Handbook, which describes in detail
policies and procedures relating to the Academic
and Community Conduct Code.
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STUDENT
GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Students who have academic complaints should
attempt to resolve them informally in discussions
with the appropriate faculty member or their
advisor. Complaints which are not resolved informally
between students and faculty members are to
be referred to the appropriate department chairperson
and the School dean. The chairperson and the
dean will attempt to adjudicate the complaint
and resolve the matter. If the student is still
not satisfied, he or she may bring the concern
in writing to the Office of Academic Affairs.
The decision of the vice president for Academic
Affairs regarding the issue or issues of concern
is final.
Nonacademic complaints should be addressed first
to the office in which the problem originates.
Complaints not resolved at this level may be
referred to the supervisor for that office.
If the student is not satisfied with the resolution
of the problem by the supervisor, he or she
may refer the concern to the office of the vice
president who supervises the area in which the
complaint originated. The decision of the vice
president for that area regarding the issue
or issues of concern is final. This policy applies
to oral and written complaints.
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EVALUATION
OF STUDENTS
The method of evaluation in each course is determined
by the individual instructor. The final grade
given for any course is based on the sum of
evidence that the student gives the instructor,
which demonstrates understanding and retention
of the material presented in the course. In
addition to formal examinations, the instructor
makes use of recitation, term papers, written
and oral quizzes, and participation in class
and seminar discussions to determine the students
grade. The grade is a symbol of a students
degree of mastery of a course. The University
requires that all written work submitted by
students conform to standard English.
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MIDTERM
GRADES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
At the end of the seventh academic week of each
semester in the regular academic year, instructors
submit interim grade reports to the vice president
for Academic Affairs. This grade is not a part
of the permanent record of the student but is
used as an indicator of scholastic progress.
Midterm grades are an indication of the quality
of the students performance at that point
in the semester; they are not an indication
or a guarantee of the students final grade
in the course.
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FINAL
EXAMINATIONS
Final examinations are scheduled during a final
examination week. A student who has more than
two final examinations scheduled in one day
may request rescheduling of one examination
at the discretion of the vice president for
Academic Affairs.
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GRADING
POLICIES
The following is a brief explanation of the
letter grades that may be further delineated
by a plus sign (+), which is not used for A
grades, or a minus sign (-). The numerical equivalent
of letter grades is determined by the instructor
and is approved by the dean of the School that
offers the course.
A
Superior, outstanding scholarship and intellectual
initiative.
B High attainment and a notable degree
of scholastic performance.
C Satisfactory performance at an average
level of college achievement. Indicates an understanding
of the essential elements of a course. C is
the minimum passing grade for courses in the
major field in several Schools of the University.
Students should refer to School requirements
in the relevant sections of this catalog.
D Deficient, but passing. D is not given
at the graduate level. A grade of D indicates
a bare minimum performance. Courses graded D
may count as prerequisites for advanced courses
requiring a certain minimum of knowledge for
further pursuit. A grade of D ordinarily is
not transferable.
P Indicates passing grade. This grade
carries no honor points and is not calculated
in the grade point average.
F Failure to meet minimal standards.
Course must be repeated to obtain credit.
I Incomplete work. An Incomplete is given
at the discretion of the instructor and approval
by the School dean when circumstances beyond
the control of the student prevent the completion
of some course requirements.
A student who receives a grade of I must complete
the work in the time designated by the instructor.
This time may be no longer than one semester.
Students carrying a grade of I in the semester
in which they petition to graduate must complete
the outstanding work within the time designated
by the instructor but no later than 30 days
prior to the degree conferral date. The Incomplete
must be removed by the end of the semester immediately
following, including the summer semester. Failure
to remove an Incomplete by the time specified
will result in a failing grade. A student must
then re-enroll and matriculate successfully
in the course to obtain credit.
W Authorized Withdrawal. A student who
withdraws from a course or the University after
the last published date to withdraw without
academic record. The grade of W carries no credit
or academic penalty. It is recorded on the permanent
record and transcript.
AU Indicates that course was audited
and no credit was received.
NR No grade reported.
PASS/FAIL A student may register for
a course to be taken on a pass/fail basis. The
pass/fail option may not be chosen for Liberal
Arts Core requirements or requirements in the
major field other than the internship. The pass/fail
option must be approved by the students
advisor and dean. A student must indicate that
a course is to be taken pass/fail at the time
of registration and may not change this status
after the last day to add a class.
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AUDIT
COURSES
An audit course carries no credit or grade but
is considered as a regular course for tuition
payment and is entered on the transcript. A
student must indicate that a course is to be
audited at registration and it may not be changed
to a course for credit once it has been registered
as an audited class. A student may not change
from credit to audit after the last day to add
or register as published in the Academic Calendar.
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CUMULATIVE
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The cumulative grade point average is found
by dividing the number of quality points a student
has earned by the number of measurable credits
of work. Quality points per credit are shown
in the following chart:
Grade
|
Quality
points
|
A
|
4.0
|
A-
|
3.7
|
B+
|
3.3
|
B
|
3.0
|
B-
|
2.7
|
C+
|
2.3
|
C
|
2.0
|
C-
|
1.7
|
D+
|
1.3
|
D
|
1.0
|
D-
|
0.7
|
F
|
0.0
|
Note: No D grades are given at the graduate
level.
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MINIMUM
GRADE POLICY
Each department determines the minimum grade
expectation for a course to complete a general
education or major requirement. Students who
do not meet the grade expectation for a course
may repeat the course.
If a student repeats a course:
- the course
must be identical in listing and cannot be
taken at another institution;
- the second
time the course cannot be taken for pass/fail;
- both courses
and grades will be recorded in the students
file and transcript;
- for calculation
of the cumulative grade point average and
for fulfillment of curriculum requirements,
only the credit and the grade of the course
with the highest grade will apply and the
credit and grade of the course with the lower
grade will no longer count.
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STUDENTS
CALLED TO MILITARY DUTY
Marymount University appreciates the situation
of students who attend classes while maintaining
a military obligation. All administrative offices
and academic departments at the University will
do their utmost in accommodating those students
called to active military duty while enrolled
in classes. The Universitys goal is to
make the transition as efficient, equitable,
and expeditious as possible.
After
consultation with instructors and the academic
advisor, a student may choose one of three options:
- Withdraw
from some or all of his/her classes.
- Seek an
Incomplete.
- Earn a
grade.
Under
the withdrawal option, the student will receive
a complete refund of tuition and fees if he/she
withdraws from all classes. If a student withdraws
from some, but not all classes, tuition will
be reassessed according to full- or part-time
status. Room and board charges will be prorated
according to the number of days the student
is housed on campus.
If the student elects to receive an Incomplete,
the student must discuss arrangements for completion
of coursework with the instructor; the arrangement
must clearly state the work completed and graded,
and the work remaining. The instructor, in turn,
will complete and send to the Registrars
Office the appropriate form. The deadline for
completion of an Incomplete is six months after
re-enrollment at the University. A student who
returns to the University within two calendar
years of the call to active duty is considered
to have maintained continuous registration.
With instructor approval, a student may wish
to elect the option of earning a grade if he/she
has already completed most of the coursework
and can accelerate remaining assignments prior
to departure from the University.
The student should make the desired option known
to the dean of the School in which he/she majors.
A student without a declared major makes the
option known to the associate vice president
for Academic Affairs.
A student who is called to active duty must
provide documentation of his/her orders to the
vice president for Enrollment and Student Services,
and complete a Change of Enrollment form.
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ACADEMIC
PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
It is expected that matriculantspart time
and full time, graduate and undergraduatewill
make continuous progress toward a degree in
a timely manner. In support of those efforts,
the University, through the Admissions and Academic
Standards Committee, reserves the right to take
the following academic actions:
- All full-time
undergraduate students who earn a grade point
average (GPA) of less than 1.0 in any semester
may be dismissed from the University. All
full-time graduate students who earn a GPA
of less than 2.0 in any semester may be dismissed
from the University.
- Undergraduate
students are required to maintain a cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 or higher. An undergraduate
student whose cumulative or semester GPA falls
below 2.0 is automatically placed on academic
probation for the following semester. In a
probationary semester, a student must attain
a semester GPA of at least 2.0; further, the
student must raise the cumulative GPA to the
2.0 or higher level in order to be removed
from academic probation. A student who fails
to earn at least a 2.0 semester GPA while
on academic probation may be dismissed from
the University. A student who earns a 2.0
or higher semester GPA while on probation,
but fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the
required 2.0 or higher level, will be continued
on probation for a second semester; however,
a student who fails to raise the cumulative
GPA to the required 2.0 or higher level after
three consecutive semesters of academic probation
may be dismissed from the University.
- Graduate
students are required to maintain a cumulative
grade point average of 3.0 or higher. A graduate
student whose cumulative or semester grade
point average falls below 3.0 is automatically
placed on academic probation for the following
semester. In a probationary semester, a student
must attain a semester GPA of at least 3.0;
further, the student must raise the cumulative
GPA to the 3.0 or higher level in order to
be removed from academic probation. A student
who fails to earn at least a 3.0 semester
GPA while on academic probation may be dismissed
from the University. A student who earns a
3.0 or higher semester GPA while on probation,
but fails to raise the cumulative GPA to the
3.0 or higher level, will be continued on
probation for a second semester; however,
a student who fails to raise the cumulative
GPA to the required 3.0 or higher level after
three consecutive semesters of academic probation
may be dismissed from the University.
- Students
who are on probation for three nonconsecutive
semesters may be dismissed from the University.
- Part-time
undergraduate students will not be subject
to academic action until they have attempted
12 credits at Marymount; part-time graduate
students, until 6 credits. Thereafter, regardless
of the number of credits they attempt in a
given semester, they will be liable to academic
action under the same directives as full-time
students.
- Students
dismissed from the University may not apply
for readmission until a semester has elapsed.
Readmission will be considered by the Admissions
and Academic Standards Committee only if the
student presents evidence of satisfactory
academic efforts in the time he or she has
been separated from the University. The Committee
will not review applications that do not have
demonstrations of academic success. A nonrefundable
fee of $35 must accompany the application
for readmission.
The Committee reserves the right to establish
any and all specific terms and conditions
under which students who have been dismissed
from the University may be allowed to return.
Failure to comply with these terms and conditions
will result in automatic dismissal from the
University.
- Students
who have been academically dismissed twice
from the University will not be eligible to
be readmitted to the University.
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APPEALING
AN ACADEMIC DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY
If a student wishes to appeal an academic dismissal
from the University, the procedures outlined
below must be observed:
1.
All appeals must be in writing. The appeals
are to be addressed to the associate vice president
for Academic Affairs. Appeals will be reviewed
by the Committee on Admissions and Academic
Standards.
2. Appeals are due to the Office of the Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs within five
working days of the date of receipt of letter
of dismissal. No appeals will be accepted after
this time. It is the students responsibility,
whether in the United States or abroad, to be
aware of mail sent to them by the University.
The University will make every attempt to contact
the student in writing using the addresses on
file with the Registrars Office.
3. Appeals must explain in full the students
reasons for seeking a reversal of the academic
dismissal. The Committee will consider only
those cases in which a grade change has favorably
affected the recalculation of a grade point
average, or extraordinary circumstances outside
the control of the student which affected academic
performance and which can be substantiated with
written documentation.
4. Appeals will be responded to in writing by
the vice president for Academic Affairs on behalf
of the chair and Committee on Admissions and
Academic Standards. The response of the vice
president to the written appeal will bring the
process to an official end.
- Students
who have been readmitted to the University
after three or more semesters of academic
dismissal will return to the University under
the catalog in force at the time of their
readmission and must meet the requirements
of their degree program stated in that catalog.
- These
directives are to be reviewed annually by
the Admissions and Academic Standards Committee
and they may be suspended when, in the opinion
of the Committee, the interests of the student
and of the University will best be served
by such suspension. Such action, however,
may not be construed as a precedent by any
petitioner.
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ASSESSMENT
OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
At Marymount University, faculty strive to improve
the curriculum and teaching by assessing student
learning. Each academic major of the University
requires senior students to demonstrate to what
extent such learning has occurred. Various measures
are used depending upon the nature of the program:
comprehensive examinations, theses, portfolio
submissions, and/or standardized professional
board examinations.
The results of these measures are used by faculty
to continually improve and develop the Universitys
programs.
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TRANSFER
POLICIES
The Washington area is home to many residents
from other parts of the country and the world.
For this reason Marymount is especially responsive
to students transferring directly from other
institutions or bringing academic credits earned
elsewhere. Advising of transfer students is
conducted by specially trained individuals who
pay attention to the quality of prior academic
learning.
Acceptance of course credits earned elsewhere
for credit toward degree requirements is at
the sole discretion of Marymount University.
Courses from other accredited institutions must
be completed with a grade of C or better to
be considered for transfer credit.
Marymount accepts CLEP subject examination and
Advanced Placement credits and provides special
challenge credits for diploma graduates in Nursing.
As a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
(SOC), Marymount also accepts DANTES credits.
No more than 30 undergraduate credits can be
earned by a Marymount student through any combination
of CLEP, ACT/PEP, or DANTES examinations, validation
examinations administered by the academic departments
of the University, or assessment of portfolios
of prior learning administered through the Liberal
Studies program. None of these 30 credits may
be used to complete the residency requirement
for graduation from Marymount.
Applicants desiring entry at the junior-senior
level must submit to the Office of Admissions
evidence of having met the following minimum
collegiate requirements for junior-senior status
at Marymount University:
- A cumulative
grade point average of 2.0 and 60 semester
credits or the equivalent in college credits.
- A maximum
of 64 credits may be transferred from any
community college. Marymount University does
not normally accept for transfer equivalent
community college specialized courses whose
content appears comparable to junior- or senior-level
courses at Marymount unless the applicant
successfully completes validation exams.
- Undergraduate
credits older than 10 years and graduate credits
older than 5 years are subject to review by
the appropriate department to determine the
timeliness of the content and methodologies.
ATTENDANCE
It is University policy that students are expected
to attend class. It is the prerogative of the
individual instructor to establish requirements
for class attendance. Students are responsible
for complying with the instructors requirements.
Without permission of an individual instructor,
no test or class material will be repeated or
rescheduled.
Prolonged illness or extraordinary circumstances
such as a death in the family must be reported
to the vice president for Enrollment and Student
Services.
Individuals not officially enrolled in a course
offered by the University may not attend classes.
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DUAL
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS OR DEGREES
An undergraduate student who elects to pursue
dual academic programs must complete all required
coursework for each program.
Each graduate degree program is considered to
be separate from any other degree program. Therefore,
the policy governing the pursuit of a second
Marymount graduate degree is essentially the
same for the pursuit of a first degree, including
the minimum number of credits required for residency,
consortium course restrictions, and probation/dismissal
policies. The second degree must include at
least two-thirds of the total number of credit
hours normally required for a single degree.
In addition, all of these credit hours must
be from courses that were not completed for
any other degree.
The University cannot guarantee availability
of all course requirements without scheduling
conflicts when pursuing a dual academic program
or degree.
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CHANGE
OF MAJOR OR DEGREE
Request for change of academic program must
be made in writing. Forms for this purpose may
be obtained in School offices.
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REQUIREMENTS
FOR GRADUATION
The Masters Degree
The masters degree is awarded to students
who satisfy all University degree requirements
and all requirements established by each degree
program. Specific degree requirements are set
forth in the graduate program descriptions in
this catalog.
The
Bachelors Degree
The bachelors degree is awarded to students
meeting the following requirements (or their
equivalent in transferred credits in the case
of transfer students):
- Complete
all course requirements with a cumulative
grade point average of 2.0.
- Earn a
minimum of 120 credits by completing the following:
- All Liberal
Arts Core requirements including a minimum
of 6 credits in open electives
- All general
education requirements imposed by the School
in which the student is enrolled and which
are different from Liberal Arts Core requirements
- All major
requirements
The
Associate Degree
The associate degree in arts or applied science
is awarded to students who do the following:
- Submit
to the Office of the Registrar a request for
an associate degree one full semester prior
to the anticipated conferral of the degree.
- Fulfill
all course requirements as specified in each
degree area. The associate in arts degree
(A.A.) is offered with a Liberal Studies emphasis.
The degree requirements are listed in the
Liberal Studies program description. The associate
degree in applied science is offered in Nursing
(A.A.S.). The degree requirements are listed
in the School of Health Professions program
descriptions.
- Earn a
minimum of 64 credits with a cumulative grade
point average of 2.0.
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General
- Residency
requirements: In order to participate in graduation
ceremonies, a student must be receiving a
degree. For the bachelors and associate
degrees, students must complete a minimum
of 36 credits as a student at Marymount. Note:
The total number of credits required to earn
a degree varies by program. Please consult
individual program sections in this catalog.
- All masters
degree students must complete at least 24
graduate credits at Marymount University.
In programs with credit requirements greater
than 36, masters degree candidates must
complete at least two-thirds of the total
number of program credits at Marymount. (The
total number of credits required for each
degree is stated in the degree requirements
section for each program.) Graduate students
may transfer only 12 credits.
- Completion
requirement: All coursework must be completed
at Marymount University within 10 years of
the date of matriculation for an undergraduate
degree. All coursework must be completed at
Marymount University within 5 years of the
date of matriculation for a graduate degree
or a certificate program.
- Minimum
grade point average (GPA):
A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better must be
obtained for the awarding of any undergraduate
degree or certificate. This cumulative GPA
applies to Marymount University coursework.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better must be
obtained for the awarding of any graduate
degree or post-baccalaureate or graduate certificate.
- Course
requirements: Marymount University requires
successful completion of all general education
and major coursework associated with a students
degree program. The requirements to be met
are stated in the University catalog current
at the time of the students initial
matriculation. Transfer students must complete
all courses noted on their transfer evaluation
and program of study. This includes attaining
minimum grades for courses as stipulated in
other sections of this catalog.
- Documentation:
All final documentation must be received by
the Office of the Registrar prior to the deadline
for submitting grades. Documentation includes
such items as official transcripts, test scores,
completion of incompletes, and grade changes.
A graduation petition must be received by
the Office of the Registrar by the posted
deadline.
- Financial
obligations: All financial obligations must
be met prior to the University Commencement.
These include parking fines, credit holds,
tuition, etc.
- Academic
certification: Certification for graduation
by a students dean and the registrar
must be obtained prior to the University Commencement.
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CONTINUOUS
REGISTRATION
Candidates for a degree must maintain continuous
registration until all degree requirements are
satisfied. By failing to register for one semester
or more (not including summer semester), a student
breaks registration and must reapply. Continuous
registration may be maintained for a maximum
of two consecutive semesters, not including
summer semester.
A nondegree student who breaks registration
for one semester or more must reapply for admission
to the University.
A readmitted student must satisfy curriculum
requirements existing at the time of readmission.
Any student wishing to maintain continuous registration
in absentia will be charged a fee of $30 per
semester payable at regularly scheduled registration
dates. Continuous registration requires the
students signature and may be conducted
via the U.S. mail or by fax.
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GRADUATION
AND DIPLOMA
Degrees are conferred in May, August, and December.
There is one formal Commencement ceremony in
May.
A student must file a graduation petition form
(available at registration or in the Registrars
Office) when registering for the final semester.
Note: The completion of a graduation petition
does not guarantee that a student will graduate.
A students degree audit will be completed
by the School in which the student is matriculated
once a student petitions to graduate. The degree
audit will determine if a student is eligible
to graduate.
Diplomas are issued during the Commencement
ceremonies provided the graduation petition
has been submitted to the Registrars Office
by the posted deadline. Diplomas for August
and December graduates are mailed by the Registrars
Office at the close of the summer and fall semester
provided the graduation petition has been submitted
in a timely manner. A $35 diploma fee is payable
at submission of the graduation petition. A
petition submitted after the deadline carries
a $70 fee. Graduation petitions submitted after
the posted deadline will be processed at the
discretion of the University.
Students who submit the petition after the published
deadline will not receive their diplomas at
the close of the semester, may not graduate
until the next graduation date, and in the spring
semester, may not be listed in the Commencement
program. A student who submits a late petition
may not be eligible to participate in Commencement
exercises if a full audit of the students
record cannot be processed to confirm eligibility.
Diplomas are mailed within the United States
at no charge and outside the United States for
an additional fee of $10. Diplomas are withheld
from students who have unsettled obligations
to the University.
A student who does not meet graduation requirements
at the end of the semester in which a graduation
petition was filed must file a new petition,
pay a $10 renewal fee, and indicate the new
anticipated graduation date.
Students who participate in the Commencement
with a projected date of completion in the summer
following will not receive the diploma at Commencement;
the diploma will be awarded only after all program
requirements are completed.
Students who need to earn six credits or fewer
during the summer semester to complete their
degree requirements may participate in the May
Commencement exercises if they meet both of
the following conditions:
1. complete a petition for graduation by the
time designated in the course schedule; and
2. complete and have signed by their dean a
Course Completion Plan which specifies what
work remains to finish their course of studies
and in which prescribed term or terms in the
summer sessions immediately following Commencement
they intend to complete the work. The Course
Completion Plan must be submitted to the Office
of the Registrar by the graduation petition
deadline.
No exceptions or exemptions to these two conditions
will be made or given.
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COMMENCEMENT
Marymount conducts formal Commencement exercises
each academic year in May.
Subject to the conditions set forth above for
students completing degree requirements in the
summer, students graduating at the completion
of any other term are welcome and encouraged
to participate in the subsequent Commencement
exercise and must contact the Registrars
Office for instructions.
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REQUIRED
PROFICIENCY
The University requires competence in basic
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Any faculty member may refer a student judged
to be unsatisfactory in these skills to the
Learning Resource Center for evaluation. At
the discretion of the appropriate School dean,
such a student may be required to undertake
and successfully complete developmental study
provided by the University in the skill area
in which the student is deficient.
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TRANSCRIPTS
Official transcripts of courses and credits
will be forwarded by the Office of the Registrar
to other educational institutions, agencies,
or firms upon written request by the student.
Transcripts are $3 per copy, payable in advance.
Same-day service is available for $7 per copy,
payable in advance. Requests for transcripts
will be processed usually within five working
days; however, during registration and immediately
following the end of a semester there may be
a delay up to two weeks. In the event of unsettled
obligations to the University, transcripts will
be withheld.
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TRANSFERRING
CREDIT AFTER ENTRY
Prior written approval is required if a current
Marymount University student wishes to enroll
in college or university courses offered elsewhere
and receive transfer credit from Marymount.
Forms for this purpose are available in each
School office and in the Registrars Office.
Approved work at institutions other than Marymount
University must be completed with a grade of
C or better to be accepted. An official transcript
must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
No more than two courses may be accepted from
another college after matriculation at Marymount.
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WITHDRAWAL
FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Any undergraduate student contemplating withdrawal
from the University must consult with the vice
president for Enrollment and Student Services
and complete an official withdrawal form. A
written statement of withdrawal with authorization
may be required from a parent or guardian if
the student is financially dependent on same.
A graduate student may withdraw at the Office
of the Registrar. Any student withdrawing from
the University before semester completion forfeits
credit for work done that semester.
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