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Registration
* Registration
Registration dates are specified in the calendar
provided in this catalog. 2011 non-refundable
registration fee is $100.00.
* Measure of
Quarter Units The university currently
operates on the quarter system. There are four regular
quarters per year. Each quarter consists of 11 weeks.
Each quarter unit represents 10 clock hours of lecture.
* Academic Load Policy The
normal academic requirements for a full-time student are
as follows: • Undergraduate Students: 12 units or
more per quarter. • Master Students: 8 units or more
per quarter. • Doctoral Students: 8 units or more per
quarter. Students with less than the specified units
above are considered as part-time students.
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Grading System and Transcripts
Classification of Class Standing for Undergraduate
Programs
• Freshmen: •
Sophomore: • Junior: •
Senior: |
0-29 quarter units 30-59 quarter units
60-89 quarter units 90 or more quarter units |
* Grade Percent Grade Point A 90-100% 4.00 Excellent B 80-89% 3.00 Good C 70-79%
2.00 Satisfactory D 60-69% 1.00 Poor F Below 60% 0.00 Failure I Incomplete 0.00 P Passed course(not
included in GPA) Challenge exam 0.00 GR Grade
GP Grade Points GPA Grade Points Average UT Units
UT ATT Units Attended UT EARN Units Earned SP Satisfactory Progress AU Audit CR Credit NC No Credit TC Transfer Credit RD Report Delayed
W Withdrawal WP Withdrawal Passing WF Withdrawal
Failing
* Incomplete Grades
Any course that has an assignment due and has not been
turned in by the time of final examination or failure to
take the final examination will be assigned the grade of
'F'. student who obtains an approval from the faculty in
charge to turn in the required work within a stipulated
later time or take a late final examination may receive
the grade of 'I'. The 'I' is awarded for compelling
reasons such as medical or deemed appropriate by the
faculty in charge of the course. All course requirements
that are due must be completed no later than the end of
the next quarter. Otherwise, the 'I' will automatically
change to an 'F'.
* Passing Grade
A student who receives a 'D' in a course must repeat the
course. The course in which the 'D' was earned cannot be
counted towards the degree major.
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Repeating Courses to Raise Grade Point Average
A student who receives a grade of 'C' or lower may
repeat courses to raise the grade point average.
Whenever a course is repeated in an attempt to raise the
grade point average, only the highest grade earned will
be recorded as the official grade and the lower grades
will be removed from the student’s record. A course may
be repeated one time.
* Scholastic Honors
International Lordland University graduates receiving degrees
will be honored in accordance with the following
categories:
Graduate Honors Cumulative GPA
Summa Cum Laude 3.90–4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.70–3.89
Cum Laude 3.50–3.69
* Directed
Independent Study An Independent Study
course allows students to study one or more topics of
importance that are related to the student's major field
of study. Independent study classes may be arranged
under special circumstances with the permission of the
Dean. Independent study classes may not be taken at the
same time that the class in question is being offered.
All students that register for an independent study
class will be under the direct supervision of the
instructor as assigned by Dean. Students may not exceed
12 units of Independent Study courses. Independent
study class will begin on the first day of the academic
quarter and end on the last day of the academic quarter.
The student will be required to meet at least weekly
with the assigned instructor and to complete all
assignments and pass the test as prescribed by the
course syllabus. Independent study may not be
substituted for a class which is being regularly offered
at the time. Only those students who maintain a GPA of
2.5 or higher will be permitted to take an independent
study course. All Directed Independent Study projects
must be completed before the end of the term in which
students are enrolled. Directed Independent Study is not
an option for international students, veterans or other
students whose tuition is paid by third parties.
* Language of Instruction The
primary language of instruction is English. However,
International Lordland University offers instructions in
foreign languages for those students who are not fluent
in English. Students may inquire at the administration
office to determine which languages are available.
* Grade Reports Grades are
reported within two weeks of the end of the quarter.
Students are notified of any grade deficiency.
*
Transcripts Transcripts will be sent
at the student's written request or that of any other
institution authorized by the student by applying on the
corresponding form. Transcripts are sent within ten
working days. The first official transcript will be free
of charge. There will be a charge for every additional
official transcript requested. Transcript fees are
listed in the financial section of this catalog.
* Transfer Credit Policy Students
may transfer coursework credits earned at other
institutions towards International Lordland University
programs if the institution meets or exceeds the
standards of International Lordland University and has
jurisdictional/state approval to operate at the time of
the student's attendance or if the institution is
accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Coursework from other
institutions must have a minimum grade of 2.0 on a scale
of 4.0 and must be applicable to fulfilling the degree
requirements for the respective degree programs offered
at International Lordland University. Copies of course
descriptions from a catalog that were current for the
year of attendance along with copies of course syllabi
are required for all unaccredited and/or out of state
institutions except for institutions approved by the
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education(BPPE).
Work completed at exempt institutions will be evaluated
on an individual basis by the approximate course content
equivalency to courses offered at International Lordland University. Coursework from foreign institutions require
transcripts to be translated by a professional service
that has current membership in the National Association
of Credit Evaluation Services(NACES). Each request
for a transfer of credits must be received by the Office
of Admissions and Records no later than the commencement
of classes for new students and by the last quarter of
their program for current students who have taken one or
more courses at another institution while working toward
their degree at International Lordland University. Only one
official transcript per institution attended will be
accepted and must be sent directly from the institution
to International Lordland University. Transfer credits are
awarded by the Admissions Committee after review. The
maximum transferable units/credits allowable are as
follows, except for veterans and eligible persons who
are required to transfer all previous credits/units
where appropriate:
• Bachelor Programs: 75% of
total coursework • Master Programs: 10 quarter units
• Doctoral Programs: 0 quarter units
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Credit by Challenge Examination Students may
challenge courses by taking examinations developed by
International Lordland University. In order to earn credits
by challenge examination, a student must first submit a
'Course Challenge Examination' application that can be
obtained from the administration office during normal
business hours. Once students are approved to take the
Course Challenge Examination, the student is required to
pay the examination fee before taking the exam.
Course Challenge Examinations will be granted to
regularly enrolled students to obtain credit by
challenge examination in subject matters in which they
are qualified through non-traditional education or
experience, and for which credit has not previously been
granted for any similar course. The examination may
include written, oral, technical skills, or a
combination thereof, and will be sufficiently
comprehensive to determine that the student possess
essentially the same knowledge and/or skills as those
students who successfully completed similar courses
offered at the university. The letter grade of 'P' will
be awarded to those who pass the course challenge
examination. Those who fail, however, will receive no
grade and there will be no record of non-passing of the
course challenge examination on the student's permanent
record. Credit by challenge examination shall not be
allowed for the purpose of earning a higher grade for a
previously taken course. The only way to earn a higher
grade for a course that was once taken is to repeat the
course and pay normal course unit fees. Units of
credits earned through the credit by challenge
examination procedure may not apply toward satisfying
the residence requirements for any degree or certificate
granted by the University. Credit granted through
challenge examination follows the same regulation as in
the transfer credit policy and cannot exceed the maximum
limits described in the section of transfer credit
policy.
* Audit to Credit
Once Audit students are accepted into a degree program,
changes from audit to credit can be made prior to the
beginning of the third week of a given quarter in which
the student is taking the course he wishes to change
from audit to credit. Students who wish to change from
audit to credit status must fill out and submit the
'Audit to Credit' form that is available in the
admissions office during normal business hours.
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Credit for Prior Experiential Learning
International Lordland University may award credits for prior
experiential learning under some circumstances.
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Make-up Exam Policy Make-up
assignments for missed classes, quizzes, mid-term and
final exams for a specific course shall be made only by
the instructor in charge and only at the discretion of
the instructor. Make-up and re-test final exams may be
given as follows: • The Dean of the School shall make
the final decision with respect to granting or denial of
the request for make-up examination or re-test. • If
a student misses the final examination, the student must
contact the instructor in charge and must secure his/her
endorsement on the MAKE-UP EXAMINATION REQUEST form,
which can be obtained at the Registrar's office. • If
a re-test is desired, secure the instructor's
endorsement on the RE-TEST REQUEST form indicating that
the student has made a good faith effort to pass the
course, and could reasonably be expected to pass a
retest. The retest is given at the discretion of the
instructor in charge of the course. • The make-up
examination or re-test must be completed before the end
of the fifth week of the next quarter. • A grade of
'I' or incomplete will be given to the course until the
results of the make-up or re-test are known.
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Credit/ No Credit Grading Policy A
student in good standing may elect to be graded on a
Credit/ No Credit basis in certain courses. A grade of
Credit(CR) is awarded for work equivalent to all grades
which earn 3.0 or more grade point. No credit is awarded
for work equivalent to all grades which earn less than
3.0 grade points. The units earned will be counted in
satisfaction of program requirements, but will be
disregarded in determining a student's GPA. No Credit is
a no penalty grade. • CR–credit (3.0 grade points or
better), units awarded are not calculated in the GPA.
• NC–no credit (less than 3.0 grade points), No units
awarded, i.e., units are not calculated in the GPA.
Certain courses, at the discretion of the instructor
and/or the school, may not be taken on a CR/NC basis.
These courses are designated in the quarterly schedule
of classes. Students who wish to be graded on a
Credit/No Credit basis must submit a petition to the
Administration Office by the deadline date listed in the
appropriate class schedule. No Exceptions to the
deadlines will be made. An evaluation on a Credit/No
Credit basis may not be changed later to a letter grade,
nor may the reverse occur. No exceptions to this policy
will be made.
* Incomplete Work
Any incomplete work for a course must be made up no
later than the fifth week of the subsequent quarter in
which the incomplete grade was granted or a tentative
grade will be assigned to the course by the instructor
and automatically becomes effective and is placed on the
permanent record of the student. An instructor is under
no obligation to assign an incomplete grade or to
administer a make-up examination. Exceptions or
extensions to this policy are made only with the
approval of Dean of Academic Affairs.
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Adding or Dropping Courses Any course can be
added to your schedule within five business days of the
first class session. After the fifth business day,
courses cannot be added. Courses can be dropped up to
four weeks after commencing classes. After that day no
more changes can be made to your schedule. Students may
add or drop courses after the Add/Drop course deadlines
by securing an approval from the instructor in charge or
from Dean of Academic Dean and completing the add/drop
form, available at the Registrar's office. Deadlines for
adding or dropping courses are listed in the academic
calendar. The difference in tuition resulting from a
reduction in the number of credits registered will be
refunded to the student in accordance with the published
refund policy. If the number of units is increased after
the program change, the student must pay the difference
in tuition.
* Class Availability
The availability of each on site course listed in the
catalog is contingent upon the requisite number of
students registering for each course.
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Enrollment Cancellation All students have
the right to cancel their enrollment for a course of
instruction, including any equipment such as books,
materials and supplies or any other goods related to the
instruction offered in the Enrollment Agreement, until
midnight of the fifth business day from which the
student attended the first class. Business day means a
day on which the student is scheduled to attend a class
session. Cancellation shall occur when the student gives
a written notice of cancellation to the registrar's
office. This can be done by mail, hand delivery, or
telegram. The written notice of cancellation, if sent by
mail, is effective when deposited in the mail properly
addressed with postage prepaid. The written notice of
cancellation need not take any particular form and,
however expressed, it is effective if it shows that the
student no longer wishes to be bound by the Enrollment
Agreement. Students will be given two 'Enrollment
Agreement Cancellation' forms at the time of enrolling
to use in the event he/she decides to cancel their
enrollment, but may use any written notice that they
wish. The 'Enrollment Agreement Cancellation' forms
may also be obtained at the administration office during
normal business hours. If the Institution has given the
student any equipment, including books or other
materials, he/she shall return it to the University
within 30 days following the date of the notice of
cancellation. If the student fails to return any
equipment, including books, or other materials, in good
condition within 30 day period, the University may
deduct its documented cost for the equipment, etc. from
any refund that may be due to the student. Once the
student pays for the equipment, it is theirs to keep
without further obligation. If the student cancels their
enrollment, the Institution will refund any money that
he/she paid, less any deduction for equipment, etc. not
timely returned in good condition, within 30 days after
your notice of cancellation is received.
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Course Withdrawal with 'WP' After
the deadline to drop courses, students may withdraw from
a course. If the student withdraws a course before the
start of the sixth week from the first day of commencing
classes, the student may receive a passing withdrawal
'WP' with the permission of the instructor in charge.
All courses withdrawn after the start of the sixth week
will be assigned a grade of failing withdrawal 'WF',
unless reasons for withdrawing are accepted by the Dean
of the school, at which time the course will be assigned
a grade of 'WP'. Students planning withdrawal from a
course should contact Dean of Academic Dean and submit a
completed withdrawal form. Students who withdraw
officially will receive refunds in accordance with the
posted prorated refund schedule. Students who do not
officially withdraw from a course will automatically
receive a grade of 'F' and not be entitled to any
refund.
An official withdrawal from classes may
be requested by the student or initiated on his or her
behalf by the instructor. The following conditions apply
to official withdrawal: • For regular classes, no
record of the class will be entered on the student's
permanent record if the official withdrawal is made on
or before the last day to drop a class without it being
recorded - the date given in the university's Academic
Calendar and Schedule of Classes. • If the withdrawal
is made after the deadline for withdrawing without a 'W'
and prior to the deadline for a withdrawal without the
automatic assignment of an academic grade as listed in
the academic calendar for that session, a 'W' will be
recorded on the student's permanent record. • A
student attending a session after the deadline for
withdrawal will not be eligible to receive a 'W'. The
instructor must then assign an academic grade or an
administrative symbol. Exceptions to this policy will be
made only upon verification of extreme circumstances
beyond the control of the student. Petitions requesting
exceptions must be filed in the Admissions and Records
Office. • Withdrawal, 'W', symbols will be used in
the calculation of lack of progress probation and
disqualification status.
* Attendance
Requirements Instructors are obligated at
the beginning of each quarter or course session to
announce to their students their policy regarding
excessive absence(s). When unexcused absences exceed the
number of hours that the class meets in one week, or the
instructor judges a student's absences to be so
excessive as to make it impossible for the student to
complete the course successfully, the instructor must
drop the student from the class. This class attendance
policy is predicated on the belief that enrollment in
the University assumes maturity, seriousness of purpose
and self-discipline. Each student is expected to attend
the classes for which he/she is registered, to arrive on
time and to stay the full class period. The University
recognizes that absences may occur as a result of
circumstances beyond a student's control, as well as
from a student's failure to accept the responsibility
for attending class regularly. Student Responsibility
for Drop/Withdrawal It is the student's responsibility
to officially drop any class which should not be in his
or her program. This is true even if the student has
never attended the class.
* Attendance
and Tardiness Students who accumulate more
than four(4) unexcused absences from a regularly
scheduled class are required to complete make-up
assignments in order to be eligible to take the final
examination. Courses that have not been completed with
make-up assignments given by the instructor shall be
automatically given the grade of 'I'. Students who
accumulate more than six(6) unexcused absences from a
regularly scheduled class are considered unofficially
withdrawn from the course and are automatically given
the grade of 'F'. Excusable absences are as follows:
• Childbirth • Documented illness • Death in the
family • Emergency situations reported to the Dean
• Injury • Jury Duty • Military duty Any
student who arrives after the regularly scheduled start
time of a class shall be considered tardy. Students who
are more than 15 minutes late for a class will be
considered absent unless acceptable reasons are given.
Three tardies(3) shall be considered as one unexcused
absence. If a student is absent on the day of final
examination due to an unforeseen circumstance, a make-up
examination may be arranged upon payment of the
challenge examination fee and at the discretion of the
professor.
* Course Information/ Syllabi
During the first week of classes the instructor will
distribute to class members printed information about
the course. This course information will include at
least the following items: •The instructor's grading
policy • Required texts and other materials • A
general outline of subject material to be covered in the
course • The availability of the instructor outside
of class • Prerequisite(s) and/ or corequisite(s) for
the course • Course goals, objectives and
requirements • Attendance requirements • Policy on
due dates and make-up work, and • Schedule of
examinations.
* Standards of Academic
Progress Probation and disqualification
policies are based on the philosophy that the University
has an obligation to assist students who, due to
unsatisfactory academic performance, may experience
difficulty in realizing their potential.
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