Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

also responsible for being aware of program or policy changes that are communicated through
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WRITING PROFICIENCY
In addition to satisfying the “General Education Writing Requirements” (see that section in this
Catalog), all students admitted to degree programs at Victory University must demonstrate
writing proficiency. Transfer students must achieve a “Pass” grade on the writing proficiency
examination. Non- transfer students must earn a grade of “C” or better in each of the following
courses: English Composition I, English Composition II, and one literature course. These three
courses must be taken at Victory University during the first two years of enrollment. Students
enrolled in degree programs will not be cleared to graduate until a demonstration of writing
proficiency is verified. This means that no application for graduation (Intent to Graduate
Application) will be accepted unless the student has successfully met the Writing Proficiency
requirement.
Students who have demonstrated their writing proficiency at Victory University must complete
all program requirements within five (5) calendar years or the student may need to satisfy the
writing requirement again either through examination or through an exemption granted by the
Registrar.
Students who pursue certificate programs must also demonstrate writing proficiency as
described above unless they have already completed an undergraduate degree and have
verified that degree attainment by means of an official transcript on file in the Registrar’s office.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Every student is expected to attend all classroom and laboratory periods, beginning with the
first class. A student who misses a class is expected to consult the course syllabus regarding
course attendance policy. If the stated policy is unclear, the student may contact the instructor
to find out if the absence will be excused or not excused. Excused absences are still considered
ABSENCES for Attendance Verification purposes. Please refer to the Registering and Never
Attending section of this catalog. A student who has been absent, even for a legitimate cause,
is under an obligation to make up the work by special assignment(s) to the satisfaction of the
instructor. The time frame for submitting the missed work will be determined by the instructor
but should be completed by the end of the semester, if at all possible. In order to receive a
passing grade for a course, a student must accumulate no more than 20% of scheduled class
sessions as unexcused absences.
Faculty members are not allowed to penalize a student for absences due solely to participation
in an official University sponsored activity including athletic competition which may require
limited or occasional absences; however, the student must satisfy all academic work required
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