Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

ACADEMIC LIFEAcademic Policies and ProceduresAdvising and Registration/Faculty AdvisorsUpon admission to the M.Div. or M.A.M.C. degree program, each student is assigned a facultyadvisor by the Director of Admissions. When possible, student preferences as to choice of advisorand proposed academic interests are taken into consideration. After one year, a student maymake a request to the Associate Dean for a different faculty advisor. Students admitted to theUniversity/Seminary cooperative 3/3 program are assigned an undergraduate 3/3 program advisor.The university assigns undergraduate advisors at the time of matriculation.UDTS faculty are scholars who are pastor-teachers. The advisor guides and encourages thestudent with reference to the student’s academic program. The student is ultimately responsiblefor making certain she/he has fulfilled all requirements prior to the anticipated graduation date.The advisor assists in building ties within the community, especially within the advisor’s group ofadvisees, and seeks to encourage and facilitate the individual development of the student.RegistrationStudents register for courses using MYUD. Registration requires clearance from the student’sadvisor. Students must be in good financial standing with the University in order to register forclasses.New students register for courses during orientation. Returning students must register for thefollowing semester’s courses during the announced registration period. Students who fail toregister during this period will incur a late registration fee.Cross-RegistrationStudents who are registered for any UDTS degree program have the option of cross-registeringfor courses offered by Wartburg Theological Seminary as avilable, up to a maximum of 6 credithours per semester. With the approval of their advisor and the Dean of the Seminary, students mayrequest permission of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee to register for upper-levelundergraduate courses at the University of Dubuque that are applicable to their UDTS program. Insuch an instance, the Committee will require the professor of the undergraduate course to submit adescription of the ways course requirements will be augmented to meet graduate expectations.Once a student has matriculated at the seminary, all core courses must be taken at UDTS.Attendance RequirementsChristian responsibility exhorts the community not to misuse freedom and calls it to faithfulnessin the task of maximum involvement in preparation for ministry. Professors may set differentattendance expectations for their classes. Community worship is at the heart of Christiancommunity and the church. We urge regular attendance at chapel and other occasions of worship.101