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Graduate Information
If a course is dropped between the end of the
fourth week and the end of the 10th week, the
grade of “W” (Withdrawal) is officially recorded.
If a course is dropped after the 10th week, the
change is officially recorded as “WF” (Withdrew
Failing) or “WP” (Withdrew Passing) as determined
by the instructor.
Withdrawal From the University
Official withdrawal from the University during
the semester is arranged with the appropriate college
dean or the registrar before the student
leaves the campus. Official withdrawal insures
that all records properly reflect such action.
Students who leave unofficially will receive “F”
grades in all classes listed on the official registration.
Research, Theses, and Comprehensive Exams
Research, theses, dissertations, and comprehensive
examination requirements are established by
the individual graduate programs within the
University. Graduate departments see that theses
and dissertations are consistent in style and format,
suitable for publication, binding, and permanent
storage in the O’Keefe Library.
Certification for Degree Completion
The graduate department completes a degree
audit which states the student has completed the
degree requirements. This degree audit is then
reviewed by the Office for Records and
Registration which verifies degree completion for
the student’s official record and for graduation.
The Office for Records and Registration asks that
students submit an application for graduation
one year before the date of planned completion
of requirements for graduation. Late applications
will be accepted by the office up to three months
before graduation day.
Disabilities Services
Students with disabilities may use a variety of
services or reasonable accommodations intended
to reduce the effects that a disability may have on
their performance in a traditional academic setting.
Services do not lower course standards or
alter degree requirements, but give students a better
opportunity to demonstrate their academic
abilities.
Services may include readers, scribes, notetakers,
sign language interpreters, alternate exam
arrangements, advocacy, academic advising,
books on tape, screening and referral for diagnosis
of a disability, and liaison with other university
and state agencies. A learning disabilities specialist
and graduate assistants provide one-to-one
learning skills instruction. The University also has
a FM hearing assistance system for use in the
Galvin Fine Arts Center and Christ the King
Chapel. Personal transmitters and receivers are
available for use in the classroom.
Services and accommodations are not limited
to those listed above. Students are encouraged to
meet with the coordinator of Services for
Students with Disabilities to discuss services that
will allow equal access to the opportunities provided
by the university.
Policies Regulating Academic Honesty
“Plagiarism” involves submitting work prepared
outside of class that is not entirely the student’s
own, such as papers, reports, and oral presentations.
“Simple plagiarism” refers to the occasional
use of words or ideas from outside sources without
documenting these sources. As a possible
penalty, the instructor may require the work to
be resubmitted with documentation and/or
require the student to work on documentation at
the Student Success Center.
“Aggravated plagiarism” refers to purchasing
a paper, having another person write a paper, or
extensive copying of words or ideas from outside
sources. Possible penalties range from having to
resubmit the assignment to receiving a grade of F
for the course.
“Cheating” refers to dishonesty in classroom
examinations.
“Simple cheating” refers to occasional copying
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