2013 - 2014 Peru State College Catalog

Dead Week
For sixteen (16) week courses, Dead Week is the week prior to finals week, and no exams are to be given during that week.
Exceptions to this policy may be granted only by the appropriate Dean.
Dean’s List
At the end of each semester the Vice President for Academic Affairs publishes the Dean’s List. Students on the
Dean’s List must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester, have completed at least 12 hours
(credit/no credit not included) during the past semester, have no incomplete grades for the semester, and must be
seeking a degree to be considered for the Dean’s List.
Early Entry (dual credit)
The Early Entry Program (Dual Enrollment) is a partnership between Peru State and participating school districts.
Peru State’s Dual Enrollment programs are intended to meet the needs of academically advanced and motivated high
school students by providing access to college level courses. The program is divided into two components, traditional
and online. Traditional courses are taught in the high schools by teachers with qualifications meeting the requirements
of the College’s academic departments. The online component allows high school students to participate in Peru State’s
courses offered via Internet by the College’s faculty members. Early Entry students must be a junior or senior in high
school, have a ‘B’ average or higher, and be recommended by their high school’s academic staff to be eligible for the
program.
Final Exams
Final exams are scheduled the last week of the semester. Coaches of varsity athletic teams do not schedule regular games
or events during this week. However, they may enter their teams in NAIA approved play-offs in which the College has
declared an intention to participate if qualified. Students who participate in play-off events during finals week are still
subject to the attendance policies of their instructors. Faculty may not schedule final exams for individuals or courses
at times other than those established in the Finals Week schedule without the express consent of the appropriate
Dean.
Full-time Student Status
Peru State students who are enrolled for 12 credit hours or more during a semester are considered full-time students.
However, the normal course load for a student who expects to complete a bachelor’s degree within eight (8) semesters
(4 years) is 15-16 hours. Class withdrawals subsequent to the drop/add period are included in the credit hour load. The
maximum load without special permission per 16-week semester is 18 hours; the Dean of the School in which the student is
majoring may approve loads greater than 18 credit hours provided the student obtained a minimum 3.5 grade point average
the previous semester.
Veterans and other eligible persons attending Peru State under the benefits of U.S. Code, Title 38, as full-time students
must be enrolled for at least 12 semester hours, or the equivalent.
Grade Appeal Policy
Policy
Students who disagree with the assignment of a final grade by an instructor may file an appeal under these procedures.
Grade Decision Review
This process is available only to review allegedly unfair final course grade decisions, not mere differences of opinion
regarding the professional judgment of the instructor who made the grade decision, or to dispute grades on
assignments, tests, or other work within a course. A grade decision may be considered unfair if the decision:
• Was based on factors other than performance in the course and/or compliance with course assignments and
requirements;
• Involved more exacting or demanding standards than were applied to other students in the same course
section;
• Constitutes a substantial departure from the instructor’s standards as articulated in the course syllabus, catalog
descriptions, and/or other written materials.
Peru State Catalog • 2013-2014
Version Date: 11.27.2013
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