2006–2007 Academic Catalog - Concordia University Ann Arbor

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ACADEMIC REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES
The cumulative grade point average is calculated only on coursework taken at Concordia
University. In considering the admission of transfer students to teacher education, all grades,
including transfer credits, may be used to evaluate major/minor/program grade point averages.
Pass/No Credit
In a given semester, the student may elect the pass/no credit option for any class that fits
into one of the following categories: one course of 2-4 credit hours; one or more one-credit
course(s). A maximum of 10 semester hours of pass/no credit courses may be included in
any degree program. The pass/no credit option may not be used for any course in the student’s
major, minor or program. Practicum and other courses that are available only on a
pass/no credit basis, such as directed teaching, internships, fieldwork courses, field trips,
and the like are not included in these limitations. The student must state his/her intention
to elect the pass/no credit option to the Registrar, in writing, by the last school day of classes
(excluding final exams) or the day before the last meeting of specially scheduled classes.
First semester freshmen are not eligible for the pass/no credit option. An earned grade of
C- or higher will result in a transcripted grade of P (PASS-credit awarded), and an
earned grade of D+ or lower will result in a transcripted grade of NC (NO CREDITno
credit awarded). P and NC grades do not affect the student’s grade point average.
Academic Probation and Dismissal
All students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress toward graduation. Any
student with a cumulative grade point average (at the end of any semester) lower than
2.0000 (C average) is placed on academic probation for the next enrolled semester. The academic
probation will be noted on the student’s transcript.
A student on academic probation will be required to limit his/her course load to a maximum
of 14 credit hours while on probation. An accepted transfer student entering with a
grade point average below 2.0000 is subject to the 14 credit hour limit. Exceptions may be
granted by the Vice President of Academics.
Students who remain on academic probation for three consecutive semesters will be academically
dismissed and will not be eligible to enroll in classes following the third semester.
The Admissions Council may recommend that any student whose cumulative grade point
average is below 1.0000 (D average) be dismissed immediately. Under exceptional circumstances,
the student may appeal academic dismissal to the Admissions Council. A dismissed
student may qualify for readmission on the basis of evidence of satisfactory performance in
college-level work through correspondence courses, summer courses, or courses taken at
another regionally accredited college. Readmission of dismissed students is the decision of
the Admissions Council.
Class Attendance
It is expected that a student enrolled in a course will attend class regularly. Registration
assumes that the student is not merely interested in receiving credit for the class but wishes
to contribute to it as well. Program policies or individual faculty members can specify attendance
policies and/or requirements which may affect grades.
Repeating Courses
Students may choose to repeat a course (once or multiple times). While all grades are maintained
on the student transcript, only the most recent grade and credits earned are used in
computing the grade point average and total credits earned. If a student repeats a course in
which he/she earned a low passing grade and earns a higher grade, the most recent grade is
used in the cumulative grade point average calculation. If a student repeats a course in
which he/she earned a low passing grade in an earlier attempt and earns an F grade in a
subsequent attempt, then the F grade is the most recent attempt and is used in the cumulative
grade point average calculation and the student loses the credit.