Grad Catalog 09-11.indd - Aurora University

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ate program director or dean to determine the need to move students from wait
lists into the actual course. The waiting list does not operate on a first-come, firstserved
basis, nor do instructors have influence on the decision. The Registrar, in
consultation with the graduate program director/dean, makes determinations
prior to the start of the term. Students authorized to add the class are contacted
by telephone to confirm that they still wish to enter the class.
Full-Time and Part-Time Enrollment
Students may enroll either full- or part-time at Aurora University; in some graduate
programs, a student must declare his/her intention in order to be placed in
the correct sequence of courses to complete the program on a full- or part-time
basis. Full-time graduate enrollment is defined as a minimum of nine (9) semester
hours per term (18 semester hours per academic year). Half-time enrollment
is defined as a minimum of four (4) semester hours per term or eight (8) semester
hours per academic year.
Attendance Policy
Regular class attendance is expected of all students. Aurora University has no
permissible cut policy. Because of the wide diversity that exists among the various
courses within the University and the manner in which they are conducted, it is
the responsibility of each instructor to establish and maintain his/her own policy
in each of his/her classes. Each instructor is required to maintain attendance
records. Students must comply with attendance requirements established by
financial aid sources such as the VA, regardless of the attendance policy established
by the instructor.
Authorized Absences from Class Policy
A student representing the University at University-sponsored events may be
granted authorized absences from class provided that the student has complied
with approved procedures. Note that it is the responsibility of the student to
attempt to schedule courses so as to minimize potential class absences. It is generally
unacceptable for authorized absences to exceed 20% of the class meetings.
In such cases, alternative arrangements, such as a course by special arrangement,
may be considered at the discretion of the instructor.
Regulations:
Definitions
1. “A student representing the University”: The student must be duly recognized
by the manager or advisor of the event. A list of student participants
should be forwarded to the Office of the Provost.
2. “University-sponsored events”: The manager or advisor of the event or activity
shall submit to the Provost a list of events and have them approved as eligible
for inclusion under this policy. This definition normally includes
intercollegiate-athletic, student government, student development, and fine
arts events, as well as events required for the completion of another academic
course.