Undergraduate - Lee University

40 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
C. All independent study courses applied to the major must be
approved by the department chairperson in the department in
which that course would normally be taken.
D. No student is eligible for more than a maximum 32 hours
credit through independent studies, proficiency, and
advanced placement.
E. The academic policy of the university requires that the last 30
hours be completed in residence. All students who have completed
90 semester hours toward a residence degree program and who
seek to enroll in External Studies between semesters will be limited
to a maximum of one (1) External Studies course at a time. This
requires a recommendation from the student’s advisor and special
approval from the school dean. Seniors taking External Studies
courses must observe the September 10 deadline and may not be
concurrently enrolled in External Studies and classroom studies.
Information related to the External Studies Program may be obtained by
writing to the Department of External Studies, 100 8th Street, Cleveland,
Tennessee 37311-2235.
Evaluation of Foreign Credentials
Lee University encourages applications from international students
who have attended other institutions. Normally the university is able to
evaluate these credentials for possible transfer of credit in a timely and
accurate manner. However, in some cases the nature of the curriculum
and/or the method of recording academic work makes it impossible for the
university to accurately evaluate foreign credentials. In such cases the student
will be asked to submit his/her credentials (at the student’s expense)
to an external evaluating agency for professional evaluation. The Registrar
will make this determination and refer the student to the appropriate professional
service.
Course Substitutions
Any substitutions for, changes in, or exceptions to courses which are
required for the granting of a degree from Lee University must be recommended
by the department chair and approved by the dean of the college or
school in which the course is offered.
Repeating a Course
When a student elects to repeat a course, only the grade received for the
repeat will be counted in the computation of the cumulative grade point
average. This is true even if the second grade is lower than the first.
Transcripts of Credit
A transcript of credits will be issued by the Office of Student
Records upon written request of the student. An official transcript will