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Penalties1. Grade of F—The student is given a failing grade on the particular assignment(s) involved.2. Grade of F in the course—The student is given a failing grade in the course. This course can berepeated.3. Suspension—The student’s enrollment at the University is terminated involuntarily. The student canapply for re-admission after a specified amount of time and can return if his/her application isapproved by the Vice President for Enrollment Services and the Vice President for StudentDevelopment and Services. Notice of suspension is not placed on the student’s transcript. Instead, itbecomes a matter of separate record in the student’s permanent file and is revealed only when deemedappropriate by the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the President.4. Expulsion—The student is required to leave the University permanently and is not allowed to return.He/she forfeits all fees paid except board fees paid in advance. Notice of expulsion is placed on thestudent’s official transcript.ACADEMIC REGULATIONSProtection of Freedom of ExpressionStudents should be free to take reasoned exception to the data or views offered in any course of studyand to reserve judgment about matters of opinion. Students are responsible for learning the content of thecourse of study for which they are enrolled. The professor in the classroom should encourage freediscussion, inquiry, and expression.Student Responsibility for Requirements and RegistrationEvery full-time student admitted to Methodist University is enrolled in a degree program that isnormally completed in four academic years. The Professional Golf Management programs requires anadditional semester. The University provides counseling resources, and every student has a faculty advisorto assist in planning his/her program. However, each student accepts full responsibility for reading allmaterials and information included in this Academic Catalogue and the satisfactory completion of allgraduation requirements. Students must consult with their advisors before making changes in theiracademic programs.Dates for registration are published in the academic calendar. A late registration fee is imposed foranyone registering after this date. Students are not permitted to attend any class until they have registered,nor can they register after the cut-off date for entering classes as designated in the academic calendar.Early RegistrationIn order to register for classes, a student first early-registers. The early registration period is commencedby advisor-advisee meetings, the dates of which are listed in the calendar. Student’s schedules are enteredelectronically by the Academic Advisor in consultation with the student. Students receive mid-semestergrades from their advisors at this time as well.Classification of Students1. Full-Time Students: Those enrolled for 12 s.h. or more per semester (an Evening University semesterconsists of two terms).2. Part-Time Students: Those enrolled for fewer than 12 s.h. per semester.3. Special Students: Those not enrolled in an academic program but admitted by the University forspecific courses.4. Class Standings: Students are classified according to s.h. completed:Freshmen—0 to 29.5 s.h. completed Juniors—62 to 93.5 s.h. completedSophomores—30 to 61.5 s.h. completed Seniors—94 s.h. or more completedAcademic StandingAll students at Methodist University must demonstrate continuous satisfactory progress towardgraduation. A minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major, the concentration; the minor, overall, and residency is17