La Sierra University Faculty Handbook

This copy of the Handbook is now obsolete. For the most recent version please see the Provost's web page at http://www.lasierra.edu/administration/provost/files/FacultyHandbook.pdf

Part II
ACADEMIC PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES

II/1 University Academic Policies

• 1.1 General University Academic Policies
• 1.2 Additional Individual School Policies
• 1.3 List of School Policies
• 1.4 Academic Authority
• 1.5 Creation, Modification, or Elimination of Academic Entities
• 1.6 Off-Campus Programs

II/2 Degrees and Certificates

• 2.1 Degrees Conferred
• 2 .2 Certificate Programs
• 2.3 Multiple Degrees/Overlapping Majors and Minors
• 2.4 Conjoint or Combined Degree Programs within the University
• 2.5 Second Master’s Degree within the University
• 2.6 Types of Graduate Degree Programs

II/3 Admission and Registration Procedures

• 3.1 Application and Admission
• 3.2 International Applicants
• 3.3 Admission Requirements
• 3.4 Required Documents
• 3.5 Registration
• 3.6 Student's Official Name

II/4 Academic Status

• 4.1 Academic Status
• 4.2 Student Level, Undergraduate
• 4.3 Student Level, Graduate
• 4.4 Graduate Assistants and Fellows
• 4.5 Course Load
• 4.6 Academic Probation and Disqualification
• 4.7 Academic Integrity and Honesty
• 4.8 Student Academic Grievance 30

II/5 Academic Credit

• 5.1 Unit of Credit
• 5.2 Course Numbers
• 5.3 Limits on Application of Course Units
• 5.4 Waiver of a Requirement
• 5.5 Credit for Instruction not On-Campus
• 5.6 Enrichment Programs
• 5.7 Transfer Credit
• 5.8 Credit by Examination
• 5.9 Dual or Shared Credit
• 5.10 Directed Independent Study
• 5.11 Credit for Prior Experiential Learning
• 5.12 Advanced Standing for Undergraduate Seniors

II/6 Grading

• 6.1 Grades and Grade Points
• 6.2 Notations
• 6.3 Reporting of grades
• 6.4 Change of Grade
• 6.5 Student Options
• 6.6 Repeating a Course
• 6.7 Transcripts
• 6.8 Retention of Grade Reports

II/7 Special Programs

• 7.1 Professional and Honor Societies
• 7.2 Study Tours
• 7.3 Honors Program
• 7.4 Evening Adult Degree Program
• 7.5 English as a Second Language

II/8 Student Academic Recognition

• 8.1 Terminology: Scholarship, Grant, Award
• 8.2 President's Award
• 8.3 Dean's Award
• 8.4 Dean's List and/or Other School Recognition

II/9 Graduation

• 9.1 Graduation Requirements
• 9.2 Formal Graduation Event
• 9.3 Eligibility for Participation in Graduation Events
• 9.4 Diploma
• 9.5 Graduation Class Designation
• 9.6 New or Duplicate Diplomas
• 9.7 Graduation Roster and Special Recognition for Student Achievement
• 9.8 Statement of Completion

This section of the Handbook last revised July 1, 2000.

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