RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

RegistrationA priority system of enrollment is used for those students needing 3 terms or less hours tobe graduated to help ensure that those students are enrolled in the classes required tocomplete their degree requirements. Specific dates and times of enrollment are listedfor each semester on-line on the Rockhurst University website, www.rockhurst.edu. Earlyregistration is urged in order to avoid class closings, especially for those students who lackflexibility in class selection.Students who register early will be billed by the Business Office. However, allstudents are responsible for payment in accordance with regulations published onlinewhether they receive a bill or not. Refer to the website for complete information.Standards and PoliciesGrade RequirementsA cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in all 6000-7000 level courses is required in order toreceive the MBA degree. The cumulative GPA calculation will also include all MBA Prerequisitecourses required for degree completion.Academic Probation and DismissalAll students are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.00 both cumulative and by term. If astudent’s GPA falls below 3.00 for either a term or cumulative, he/she will be placed onacademic probation and are provided up to two semesters of enrollment in no more thansix credit hours per semester to bring his/her cumulative GPA to 3.00. Failure to meetprobation conditions generally will result in dismissal from the MBA program.A grade of “F” in any MBA prerequisite course or courses at the 5000-7000 levels willresult in dismissal from the MBA program. A student has the right to appeal the dismissalby submitting a letter to the Helzberg School of Management Dean or Dean’s designee.If subsequently reinstated, the dismissed student must retake the course in which he/she received the “F” grade and successfully pass with a grade of “B” or better before earningcredit in any other courses. A course may be retaken only once and a grade of “B” orhigher must be attained. If these requirements are not satisfied, termination of enrollmentwill become final. The grade of “F” will remain on the transcript, but only the newergrade will be factored into graduate GPA computation.Course RepetitionIf a student must repeat a course because the original course is over six years old, bothgrades will remain on the transcript but only the newer grade will be factored into graduateGPA computation. If a student is not required to repeat a course, but desires to do so,the original and newer grade will remain on the transcript but only the newer grade willbe factored into graduate GPA computation.IncompletesStudents are encouraged to complete courses during the assigned semester. A grade of “I”(Incomplete) may be assigned only for serious reasons by the course instructor. The timeframe for the removal of an “Incomplete” shall be established by the faculty member inconsultation with the appropriate dean and communicated to the student, but must beremoved within six weeks or less or it automatically becomes an “F”. The initiative inarranging for the removal of the “I” rests with the student. (Refer to the grading policy inGraduate Academic Policies.)Helzberg School of ManagementGraduate Programs347