{"id":171,"date":"2024-09-20T15:21:27","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/provost\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:21:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:21:27","slug":"academic-policies-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/vice-president-academic-affairs\/academic-policies-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Policies & Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n

All policies and regulations outlined in this catalog will be interpreted and managed according to procedures which are too lengthy to be printed here. These protocols may be found in the office of the appropriate dean for each college or school. Students may appeal all academic policies and regulations to the appropriate dean, who may, depending on the circumstances, consult the Dean of Students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Note: all policies and procedures pertain to the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Education and School of Professional Studies unless specifically addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Requirements for Degrees<\/h2>\n

The fulfillment of degree requirements includes both credit-related and performance-related criteria. Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the Bachelor\u2019s de\u00adgree and 60 credits for an Associate's degree. In order to be eligible for a Saint Peter\u2019s University degree in any major, at least one half the number of credits required in the major, exclusive of cognate requirements, must be earned in courses taken at Saint Peter\u2019s University or in programs sponsored by the University. The maximum number of credits a student may transfer from a two-year institution is 66 credits, and the maximum number from a four-year institution is 90 credits. The credits must be distributed according to the curriculum outlined for each degree program. The last 30 credits for the degree, defined as the residency requirement, must be completed at Saint Peter\u2019s University.<\/span><\/p>\n

The performance-related requirement for all degrees reflects a standard of academic excellence. Students must attain a GPA of 2.0 for their entire academic record at Saint Peter\u2019s University. In addition, all students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in the courses required in their major program. Departments may establish GPA requirements higher than 2.0; whenever this is the case, the specific requirements will be stated in the \u201cdepartment section\u201d of the catalog. All financial and property obligations to the University must be satisfied before a diploma can be issued.<\/span><\/p>\n

Time Limitations for Earning Degrees<\/h2>\n

The normal time span for the completion of the Bachelor\u2019s degree by full-time students is four years. Part-time students normally complete the Bachelor\u2019s degree in six years.<\/span><\/p>\n

These times may be shortened by <\/span>attendance at summer sessions or lengthened depending on the needs of the student. The maximum period allowed to satisfy all requirements for the Bachelor\u2019s degree is ten years and for the Associate\u2019s degree, six years. In extraordinary cases, an extension of time may be permitted. Students who need an extension should file a request for extension, stating pertinent reasons, with the appropriate dean at least one term before the maximum time period has elapsed.<\/span><\/p>\n

If an extension of time is requested, students should be aware of the following guidelines that the dean will have to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. If courses taken more than ten years prior to the completion of the Bach\u00adelor\u2019s degree are courses in liberal studies such as literature and history, the dean may exercise discretion and waive the ten-year limit on the acceptability of these courses for a Bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/li>\n\t
  2. In technical areas where recent developments may have changed substantially the atmosphere of academic studies in a subject, the dean will submit the courses in question to the appropriate department chairperson who will indicate in<\/span> writing whether the courses are still applicable and what steps students must take to update their knowledge in the subject area.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The same procedures apply in the case of courses taken more than six years prior to the completion of an Associate\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Criteria for Earning A Second Under<\/span>graduate Degree<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Saint Peter\u2019s University will grant a second under<\/span>graduate degree, either a Bachelor\u2019s degree or an Associate\u2019s degree, upon fulfillment of the following conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. A minimum of 30 credits in the second major must be taken in courses at Saint Peter\u2019s University, none of which was applied towards the previous degree.<\/span><\/li>\n\t
    2. All current requirements of the core curriculum and the major program for the new degree must be fulfilled. Courses applied towards the core requirements for the previous degree may be utilized.<\/span><\/li>\n\t
    3. At least four upper-division courses in the new major must be taken at Saint Peter\u2019s University.<\/span><\/li>\n\t
    4. At least one academic year must have elapsed since the granting of the previous under<\/span>graduate degree.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      As a consequence of the above rules, students pursuing a second Bachelor\u2019s degree must plan their course work so that these degrees are awarded in separate years. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by the appropriate dean.<\/span><\/p>\n

      Granting of Bachelor's Degrees to Holders of Professional Degrees<\/h2>\n

      Students who left Saint Peter\u2019s University for <\/span>study at a professional school before completing all of the requirements for a Bachelor\u2019s degree may request approval for receiving a Bachelor\u2019s degree from the University if they:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. completed three years of work (90 credits) at Saint Peter\u2019s University;<\/span><\/li>\n\t
      2. were in good academic standing upon leaving Saint Peter\u2019s University;<\/span><\/li>\n\t
      3. subsequently earned a higher degree in an accredited <\/span>graduate or professional school; and<\/span><\/li>\n\t
      4. are willing to have their work evalsuated in light of the present course re<\/span>quirements of the University.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Candidates who apply for the granting of a degree under these conditions must apply to the appropriate dean who will determine whether the student meets the requirements, or if necessary, must take the courses needed to satisfy core requirements and\/or bring the record up to 90 credits. If these conditions are met, the candidates should then have an official <\/span>transcript from the professional school for\u00adwarded to the appropriate dean, file for graduation on <\/span>Self-Service<\/a>, and pay the graduation fee.<\/span><\/p>\n

        University Commencement Ceremony<\/h2>\n
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        Students that graduated last November or December or expect to complete their remaining program requirements in February, May or August are eligible to participate in the University\u2019s annual Commencement exercises held at the close of the Spring term. Effective Fall 2016, students who need no more than 6 credits remaining to complete degree requirements may participate in the Commencement exercises provided they have pre-registered for the remaining coursework in the Summer. Exceptions to the credit requirement will be permitted for students in the School of Education who need to complete student teaching\/clinical practice in the Fall term. Non-education students that will complete their requirements in December are not eligible to participate in this year's Commencement and will be eligible next year.<\/p>\n

        To qualify for Commencement Awards, all program requirements must be successfully completed in February, May, August or the prior November or December. Candidates that apply for the upcoming December and request participation in early Commencement will not be considered for awards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

        Participation in the Commencement exercises is ceremonial and does not constitute degree conferral. After final grades are received and a final graduation verification is completed, diplomas will be mailed approximately one month after the ceremony to those who qualify.\u00a0 All obligations to the University, including financial, must be fulfilled before the diploma will be released. Students may only participate in one Commencement exercise. Degrees are awarded in February, May, August, November and December.<\/p>\n

        To participate in Commencement, students must submit their graduation application by December 1 of the prior year. The deadline to participate in Commencement is March 31st. Late applications will not be considered and moved to next year's Commencement. For more information on Commencement, visit\u00a0https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/commencement\/university-commencement\/.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

        Advisement and Registration<\/h2>\n

        General Information<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Each student at Saint Peter\u2019s University is assigned an academic advisor who aids the student in planning an academic schedule using <\/span>Self-Service<\/a>. Students must use <\/span>Self-Service<\/a> to plan their schedule and obtain their advisor\u2019s ap\u00adproval for each course before a student may register for any term. Registration dates for each term are published <\/span>online in the Academic Calendar\u00a0<\/span>(https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/academic-calendar\/). Student\u2019s financial obligation must be satisfied by the Payment Due Date on the Payment Due Calendar (<\/span>https:\/\/huangshizhaopin.com\/enrollment-services\/student-accounts\/billing-and-payments\/).<\/span><\/p>\n

        Advisement for Traditional Day Students <\/span><\/h3>\n

        Through the University Advisement Program, freshmen are assigned advisors upon entering the University and should consult with them periodically during their first year of <\/span>study.\u00a0 After their first term of <\/span>study, students will be transitioned to their major department for academic\u00a0 advisement.\u00a0<\/span>Students with multiple majors or minors will be assigned an advisor for each department and must consult with all advisors prior to registration for each term.<\/p>\n

        Advisement for School of Professional Studies (SPS) Students<\/span><\/h3>\n

        Adult students are assigned academic advisors to assist them throughout their academic career. The academic advisor should be consulted and can review your course plan to ensure you are on track to complete your program requirements on time.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Administrative Deregistration<\/h3>\n

        Students may be administratively deregistered from some or all of their courses if they fail to complete by published deadlines<\/span>\u00a0the following:<\/p>\n