2004-2005 - Barry University

32 BARRY UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Knowledge of Regulations
Students are responsible for compliance with the
regulations of the University and should familiarize
themselves with the provisions of this catalog distributed
by the Office of Admissions; the Student Handbook,
distributed by the Office of Student Services;
posted official notes; and official instructions given to
students. While Barry University provides academic
advising, the responsibility for planning individual programs
rests with the students. Students are expected to
become familiar with the requirements of the University,
of the schools in which they are enrolled, and of
their major disciplines.
Policy on Release of Information
Barry makes every endeavor to keep the student’s
educational records confidential and out of the hands
of those who would use them for other than legitimate
purposes. All members of the faculty, administration
and clerical staff respect confidential information about
students which they acquire in the course of their work.
At the same time, Barry tries to be flexible enough in
its policies not to hinder the student, the institution, or
the community in their legitimate pursuits.
Original documents submitted by or for students in
support of an application for admission or for transfer
credit cannot be returned to the student, photocopied,
nor sent elsewhere at his/her request. In exceptional
cases, however, where another transcript is unobtainable,
or can be secured only with the greatest difficulty (as is
sometimes true with international records), copies may
be prepared and released to prevent hardship to the student.
The student should present a signed request to the
Office of the Registrar. Usually a certified copy of what
is in the student’s file is released. In rare instances the
original may be released and the copy retained, with a
notation to this effect being placed in the file.
Students have the right to access information in their
file (per the Buckley Privacy Act, 1974), with the following
exceptions:
1. transcripts–Students must request a copy of the transcript
from the originating institution.
2. health records
3. confidential recommendations, if
a. the student has waived the right to see the recommendations,
and/or
b. the person making the recommendation has noted
on the form that the student is not to see the comments.
Students may receive a copy of their records except
for the above-listed documents, at the discretion of the
university official.
Advisors
Prior to registration, students are assigned faculty
advisors. Students should meet regularly with their
advisors to plan programs and evaluate progress. Each
semester the registration form with the choice of courses
must be approved and signed by the faculty advisor.
School deans and department chairs supervise the academic
advising program and are available for consultation
with students.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes and laboratory
sessions. At the beginning of the semester, all instructors
will define specific requirements for attendance
in their classes as they relate to the course grade.
Summer Sessions
For most graduate programs, summer sessions are held
every year, one during May and June, the other in June
and July. Requirements for admission to the summer sessions
are the same as for the regular academic year.