Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

completing registration, students who want to register for a single-semester course load
exceeding the eighteen (18) semester hours limit must:
• Have a cumulative Victory GPA of 2.75
• Obtain written approval from the Department Chair of the department in which the
student is majoring.
If a student wants to appeal the decision made by the Department Chair concerning taking
courses above eighteen (18) semester hours, then a written appeal must be submitted to the
Vice President for Academic Affairs. The decision made by the Vice President for Academic
Affairs will be final.
Only in exceptional circumstances may a qualified student undertake a single-semester course
load exceeding twenty-one (21) credit hours. “Single semester” is defined as the aggregate of
all terms that may occur within the fall, spring, or summer semester.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
An Independent Study may be an appropriate option for students nearing graduation, with
special education needs, or if exceptional circumstances warrant an exception to the typical
classroom format.
To request an Independent Study, students must first meet with their assigned academic
advisor to discuss the request along with other options available in completing the course
requirements. If the academic advisor determines that an Independent Study is warranted, the
following process will begin:
• A Request for Independent Study form should be submitted by the student or academic
advisor to the course’s Department Chair.
• If the institution initiates the Independent Study, then the institution will facilitate
arrangements with an instructor. Otherwise, it is the responsibility of the student to
make arrangements with individual instructors for an independent study.
• It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements in the Business Office to pay
for the independent study if necessary.
• After an instructor has committed to the independent study and the Department Chair
has approved the request, the request for Independent Study and a copy of the course
syllabus are forwarded to the Office of the Registrar.
• Once the independent study receives approval or disapproval from the Registrar and the
Vice President for Academic Affairs, all parties will be notified via email regarding the
status of the request.
• Upon approval, the student must meet with the assigned instructor within two (2)
weeks of approval to determine a course meeting schedule.
• Students not meeting the completion date or who fail to meet with their instructor
within two (2) weeks of approval will receive an “F” for the course and will be financially
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