| Non-Credit CEU
Grades Requirements for satisfactory completion of non-credit
CEU instructional activities are established in advance
for each planned learning experience. These requirements
are based on the purpose of the instructional activity and
on intended learning outcomes. The grade or conditions for
satisfactory completion of a student in any course is determined
by the progress of the student as outlined in each course
syllabus. Grades are based on the ability of a participant
to demonstrate what he or she has learned, on a predetermined
level of attendance at scheduled sessions, or on a combination
of performance and attendance. CEU grades are “S”
(satisfactory completion), “U” (unsatisfactory
completion), "I" (incomplete) or “W”
(withdrew). An appeal process is in place for students who
wish to challenge a CEU grade.
Class Attendance
Students at Volunteer State Community College are expected
to give their scholastic obligations first consideration.
Prompt and regular class attendance is considered necessary
for the student to make the greatest possible progress in
a course. Attendance policies are spelled out in the syllabus
for each course in which the student is enrolled and should
be followed to insure success.
All reasons for absence should be submitted as soon as
possible to the instructor. This should be presented in
advance if possible. The satisfactory explanation of absences
does not in any way relieve the student from responsibility
for the work of his course during his/ her absence. The
instructor in charge of a course determines in all instances
the extent to which the absences and tardiness affect the
student’s grade. Absences are counted from the first
day the student is registered in a course after the beginning
of the term.
Attendance in Developmental Studies courses is required
as stated in the syllabus for each course.
Persistent unexcused absence is cause, upon recommendation
of the instructor and approval of the Vice President/ Dean
of Academic Affairs for administrative withdrawal from that
class. Students on financial aid are subject to the policies
regarding attendance associated with their aid and any persistent
failure to attend class will be reported as required.
Permission To Audit Courses
Permission for a student to audit a course must be obtained
at the time of registration or during the add period. Permission
to audit a course, upon the recommendation of the division
dean, may be obtained from the Director of Records and Registration.
If a student registers for audit, he/she cannot change
to credit later in the term; or if he registers for credit,
he /she cannot change to audit later in the term. An audit
student is one who is attending classes, does not take the
final examination, does not receive a grade, and does not
receive official credit.
Cancellation Of Scheduled Classes
Any scheduled class may be discontinued by the College.
The right is reserved to cancel any class when the number
enrolled is deemed insufficient or if other extenuating
circumstances prevail.
Adding And Dropping Courses
Students can make schedule adjustments through the process
of adding and/or dropping courses through PRIDE Online.
Courses may be added only during the first three days of
classes (two days for terms less than fifteen weeks, including
summer sessions). Students can withdraw from courses through
the published last date to withdraw. A mark of "w"
(withdrew) will be awarded if a student withdraws from a
course after the 14th day of classes. Students who fail
to follow official procedures for withdrawing from a course
will receive the grade earned for the course and the grade
will be calculated in the grade point average. A student
may be permitted to withdraw from a course or courses after
the published last date to withdraw and still receive a
"W" only if the student can present documented
evidence of serious personal illness, death in the immediate
family, or employer mandated transfer. Students should contact
the Advising Center or Office of Records and Registration
if they have questions.
Withdrawal From The College
CREDIT STUDENTS
Credit students finding it necessary to withdraw from the
College should do so officially to maintain good standing
and to assure readmission or honorable release. A student
must follow the proper procedures before discontinuing class
attendance whether it be from one course or the College.
All requests to withdraw from the College must be made
in writing to the Vice President for Student Services. A
form is provided for this purpose although letters addressed
to the Vice President for Student Services are acceptable.
Withdrawal should be made by the student in person. If
it is impossible for the student to follow the procedure
of withdrawal in person (due to serious illness, death in
the family, or extreme circumstances), a parent or person
acting as an agent of the student should do so. The student
must secure on the permit the signature clearances (in sequence)
from, the Student Financial Aid Office, and the Office of
Records and Registration . The withdrawal permit should
finally be submitted to the Business Office to make a final
settlement of financial obligations (including any refund
of fees or the payment of any unpaid fees). An accounting
of all equipment or library materials which were issued
to the student shall be made and the student must satisfy
the obligation of any equipment or library material which
he/she has not returned to the college.
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