Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Credit-by-Examination
Students who are currently enrolled in Diné College may apply for credit-by-examination in certain courses by
contacting the appropriate Academic Dean. The Registrar and the Division Chairperson grant permission. Students
may not petition to challenge a course a second time, nor may they take an exam for a course in which they have
previously enrolled. Each academic division may have additional qualifications. Students must register for
examinations by the end of the fourth week of classes. Students at the Regional Sites may need to take the exam at
the Tsaile Campus. Students must pay for the cost of the examination and the tuition fees which are non-refundable.
The exam and other division requirements must be passed with a grade of A, B, or C for credit to be given. A
notation of “Credit by Examination” is placed on the transcript. The grade is included in the total earned credit hours
but is not computed in the total grade point average. Students should note that Diné College's credit by examination
may not transfer to other colleges and universities.
Definition of Semester Hour
Diné College operates on a 16 weeks, two-semester system, with summer sessions. All credits earned are expressed
in semester hours. A completed semester hour represents a total of 15 contact hours per semester.
Dropping Courses
Students dropping a course beginning the third week of the semester will pay a $2 fee for processing the Drop form.
It is the student’s responsibility to drop a course.
• The student may drop courses by completing a Drop/Add form available from the Registrar’s Office or the
respective site. The Drop/Add form must be signed by the instructor of the class and the student’s advisor.
• Completed Drop/Add forms must be returned to the Registrar’s Office or to the respective Sites for processing
by the drop deadline date. (See Academic Calendar.)
• A course dropped in the first two weeks of the semester will not appear on a student’s transcript.
• A grade of “W” will be recorded for all classes dropped beginning the third week of the semester.
• Residential students dropping below 12 at any time during a semester lose eligibility for campus housing. Any
appeals to this must be submitted to Residence Life.
• Students receiving financial aid must check with the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office for continued
financial aid eligibility.
• Any student who discontinues a course at any time without officially dropping the course is subject to a grade
of “F.”
Drop by Instructor
An instructor may drop a student prior to the last two weeks of the semester, not including final exam week. The
appropriate Academic Dean must approve instructor drops instituted after the eighth week of the semester. Instructor
drop cards must be returned to the Office of Records and Admissions by the instructor or division secretary for
processing and provide the justification for the drop, and should be consistent with the course syllabus. After an
instructor has dropped the student, the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office and Residence Life are notified. A
student may appeal an instructor drop by submitting a Grade Appeal to the appropriate Division Chair and
Academic Dean. The student will be responsible for payment of tuition and reinstatement fee.
Enrollment Status
The number of credit hours carried per semester indicates a student enrollment status. A full-time student carries 12
or more credits per semester and completes 24 credits in an academic year. A three-quarter time student carries 9 to
11 credits per semester and completes 18 credits in an academic year. A half-time student carries 6 to 8 credits per
semester and completes 12 credits in an academic year.
Students who have earned less than 32 credit hours are classified as freshmen. Students with more than 32 credit
hours and no more than 72 credit hours are classified as sophomores.
Final Examinations
Final examinations are given at the end of each semester. Students must take their final examinations during the
scheduled time period. Students who fail to take final examinations may receive a failing grade and jeopardize their
academic status.
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