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Guidelines for Late Assignment Submissions

Strayer University understands students may face illness or other exceptional circumstances that could impact their ability to attend class and complete course requirements.  The University encourages faculty to approach late work from a perspective of empathy and understanding.  Strayer University serves busy adult students who have many competing demands.  While academic pursuits must be a top priority for our students, faculty members are encouraged to provide reasonable accommodations for students who request an extension.  The information below provides an overview of the related policy and procedures students and faculty/staff should follow in this event.

Documented & Undocumented Exceptional Circumstances

A documented exceptional circumstance may include, but is not limited to:

A student's long-term (4 days or more) illness and/or hospitalization

  • Natural disasters (particularly those that lead to the loss of power/internet connection at the time of the assignment deadline)
  • Military deployment
  • Hospitalization and/or death of an immediate family member
  • Short-term (3 days or less) illness of the student or student's child
  • Unexpected circumstances related to a student's employment
  • Unexpected child or elder care          

Treatment of Late Assignments with Documented Exceptional Circumstances

  • A student may submit work after the due date and receive credit for the assignment if the student provides documentation supporting the exceptional circumstance directly to the course instructor.
  • Students with exceptional circumstances and supporting documentation provided to the course instructor will not receive a deduction of points for work submitted during the exceptional circumstance timeframe agreed upon between the instructor and student. 
  • Instructors who have been provided documentation for a late assignment due to an exceptional circumstance must allow students to make up all assignments, including discussion posts during the agreed upon time period for the documented exceptional circumstance..                  

Late Assignment with Undocumented Exceptional Circumstance

  • A student with an undocumented exceptional circumstance may submit work after the due date and may receive partial credit for the assignment.  It is the student's responsibility to communicate with the instructor about the late assignment in accordance with the Student Responsibilities section of this standard operating procedure.  If a student has not communicated with the professor about the late work, it is in the instructor's discretion, with such discretion applied by the professor consistently across all students enrolled in their sections and consistently among all their sections of the same course, whether to accept late work.
  • Information about expectations and grading for late assignments and undocumented exceptional circumstances will be made available to students by the instructor teaching the course.  Late work must be submitted by the deadlines given by the instructor, and in no event later than 11:59 PM ET on the last day of the quarter.
  • Students requiring extended time should contact their instructor and Dean.

Documented and Undocumented Late Submissions: It is the student's responsibility to: 

  • When a student misses a class (or is unable to sign in to an online class) due to illness or other exceptional circumstance, the student must contact the instructor and/or his or her Campus Dean as soon as possible. When the Campus Dean is contacted, the information must be relayed to the professor.
  • If the student is unable to contact the instructor and/or his/her Campus Dean, a family member or friend of the student may inform the instructor or Campus Dean of the student’s illness or other exceptional circumstance. When the local campus is contacted, the information must be relayed to the instructor.
  • NOTE: If the student becomes ill while on campus, the student may be asked by the instructor or Campus Dean to go home (please refer to the Security Policy in the Student Handbook ).
  • Completing Missed Assignments (Note: Item a. below applies only to documented exceptional circumstances; the remaining items apply to both documented and undocumented exceptional circumstances): 
  • If the student meets the "Late assignment with Documented Exceptional Circumstances" requirement and wants to complete missed assignments with no point deduction, the student must provide the instructor and/or Campus Dean with documentation that supports the exceptional circumstances within two weeks of the conversation with the instructor and/or Campus Dean.  In the event the student misses more than two weeks and may not be able to successfully complete all missing assignments, he/she would work with the Campus Dean to discuss the appropriate available options.
  • For a student taking online classes, he/she should always attempt to keep up with the online course work and assignments, if at all possible.
  • The student will be responsible for all material missed during the period of absence. Students should also be aware of the Attendance procedures that defines what constitutes attendance.  The Attendance procedures can be found in the University Catalog.
  • The student must also complete any missed postings to discussion threads or complete equivalent writing assignments as dictated by the instructor in place of late discussion board entries for online classes.  Make-up work given by the faculty member shall be consistent with the Attendance procedures and may include any combination of exams, papers, and assignments.
  • Student and instructor should agree in writing on deadlines for submitting late assignments; however, all work must be completed by the end of the quarter. 

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All course work (including, but not limited to: assignments, labs, quizzes, exams, and final projects) must be submitted no later than the due date unless prior arrangements are made with the mentor and a new due date is established 1 . If a student submits an assignment after the due date without having made arrangements with the mentor, a minimum of 5 points, (based on an assignment grading scale of 100 points), will be deducted for each week, or part thereof, that the assignment is late.

Students with documented evidence of an emergency which prevented prior communication with the mentor may present documentation to the mentor for consideration.

In order to receive credit for the discussion forum assignments, the student must actively participate during the assigned discussion period.

Course work will not be accepted after the last day of the term unless arranged as part of a Course Extension.

This policy applies to undergraduate and graduate students.

1 Students with approved accessibility accommodation may be exempted from point deductions.

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Late Assignment Policy

A student may review course grades in Moodle at any time during the current module and are responsible for all topic assignments during each 8 week module. The student may refer to the Orientation course to review grading rubrics for specific grading information. If an assignment is submitted after the weekly completion deadline, the assignment will receive point deductions based on the late grading scale established by the University (multiple choice quizzes excluded).

There is no grace period. After the original due date, the late policy applies; however, exceptions may be made in extreme hardship situations. The student must notify the course instructor as soon as possible and submit the required documentation for approval before the late point deduction can be waived. No assignments will be accepted after the course end date, including multiple choice quizzes, unless the student has submitted an Application for Incomplete Grade Form prior to the end of the module. See the Incomplete Grade Policy at https://www.huhs.edu/incomplete-grade-policy/ for more details.

Grading Timeframes

Course topics are posted at the beginning of each new week during the module. Each topic assignment must be completed and submitted in Moodle within seven (7) calendar days from when the topic posts in Moodle in order to receive full credit for the assignment (multiple choice quizzes excluded).

For example: If the 1 st week of the module begins on Monday, Topic 1 will post on Monday in Moodle and the student will have until the end of day Sunday (Central Time) to complete Topic 1. Then on the next Monday, Topic 2 will post in Moodle and the student will have until the end of day Sunday (Central Time) to complete Topic 2.

Grade Point Deductions

All written assignments that are not submitted in Moodle by the deadline will be penalized as follows:

  • First day late                     10 points deducted
  • Second day late                20 points deducted
  • Third day late                   30 points deducted
  • Fourth day late                  40 points deducted
  • Fifth day late                     50 points deducted
  • After fifth day late             No points awarded

Point Deduction Waiver

In the case of extreme hardship situations, the student must notify the course instructor via email, including supporting evidence, as soon as possible.  If a point deduction waiver is granted, the instructor will establish new deadlines and a plan for the student to get back on track. If a point deduction waiver is not granted, the student may appeal the instructor’s decision by forwarding all correspondence records along with the supporting evidence to the Director of Administration. However, all assignments MUST be completed by the last day of the 8 week module unless the student has submitted an Application for Incomplete Grade Form prior to the end of the module.

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Faculty Share Ideas About Late Work Policies

During the pandemic, many instructors have incorporated flexibility in their teaching and identified a need to strike a balance between flexibility, fairness, and high expectations of students. Is it difficult to create flexible course deadlines without creating a lot of extra work for instructors? How can we balance compassion with setting clear expectations of getting work done – keeping in mind that the teacher’s wellness, boundaries, and time limits are as important as the students’. Moreover, too much flexibility can sometimes be a barrier for students who need deadlines and more-specific directions. In a recent session faculty shared strategies for and challenges with determining how flexible their late policies should be, balancing the needs of both students and instructors.

An instructor points to a computer as two students look on.

Faculty shared with each other specific challenges to having a flexible late policy and strategies they have used to address these challenges in their courses. Based on the discussions and some prior research done by the facilitators, the following strategies emerged that might be of use to instructors who are seeking to balance flexible late work policies, set clear boundaries, and reach course outcomes:

  • As a first step, examine your assessment plans to determine if you might cut down on the number of graded assignments.
  • Consider the purpose of the assignments, and the reasons why students might be able to turn them in late. No standard policy applies to all KINDS of assignments (or to all classes). Some assignments build on earlier work (e.g., drafts of papers), while others are discrete assessments (e.g., a presentation that comes at the end of a particular unit of study).
  • Communication is key – both in terms of what your late policy is AND “why” your policy is set that way. Help the students understand why a deadline is important (i.e., tied to their learning) or why you have built flexibility into certain assignments (but maybe not others).
  • Build in “make-up days”, designated day(s) listed in the syllabus when students can submit late work without penalty.
  • Build in grace periods after the deadline date (e.g., if you won’t grade something until a day or so after the due date, can it still be considered on time as long as it is there when you do your grading?).
  • If you do include a penalty for late work, you can set that up in Canvas so it is applied automatically. This saves you time in grading and the application of the policy is clear to students.
  • Include student input/feedback when setting up deadlines.
  • If time management challenges are leading students to turn in work late, help them  develop planning skills by allowing late work that is accompanied by a plan for how they will be on time for the assignment next time (or future assignments).
  • The “Message students who” feature of Canvas is a good way to reach out to students who turn in late work, especially for early assignments. You can use that feature to check in with them about challenges/confusion they have with the course early on.

Overall, the participants agreed that when it comes to late work policies, it’s hard to find the right balance between complete flexibility and no flexibility. Nevertheless, it is important to try, in order to purposefully create a learning environment for students whose success we care about. For a more comprehensive view of the ideas shared during the session, and links to further reading on the topic, you can check out these resources:

  • Methods for Managing Late Work
  • Rethinking Deadline and Late Penalty Policies…Again
  • Grading for a Pandemic
  • Do Late Penalties Do More Harm Than Good?

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Devshikha Bose & Teresa Focarile

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A Headache-Free Late Work Policy

  • September 23, 2019
  • Laura Schisler, PhD

As a new faculty member, late work was the cause of many headaches.

  • I wanted a policy that would recognize there may be valid reasons why a student might not submit an assignment on time, but I did not like the idea of then having to judge the merit of excuses that might be provided or attempt to decide if they were truthful.
  • I wanted a policy that would acknowledge the merit of a completed assignment, so I did not want to deduct a letter grade or certain percentage of points just because it did not meet a deadline; a value I took to heart after reading O’Connor (2011).
  • I wanted a policy that would put the responsibility for completing late work entirely on the student, so I did not want to use class time or send reminders out of what was missing and when it was due.
  • I wanted a policy that would offer the opportunity for a student to submit work after it was due, but I did not want the hassle of keeping track of any new, individual deadlines and individual point deductions (Vatterott, 2009) for assignments that would occur if I allowed late assignments.

This was the biggest hurdle I saw to allowing late work—tracking who I allowed to make up which assignment for which course, and then remembering when the new deadline was based on the original due date of the assignment. Additionally, if the policy added in a penalty of a certain percent off for each day the assignment was late, the headache of determining if I was able to accept an assignment, and until when and how much it was now worth, was enough to make me consider not allowing late work at all.

Enter the Make-Up Day

In a nutshell, the Make-Up Day is a late work policy that allows submission of missed work during a 24 hour period on a scheduled day of the semester and for up to full credit on the assignment. The details of the policy were more fully developed after conversations with colleagues and trial and error. The current version I use addresses all of my previous concerns regarding late work.

The first specific element of the Make-Up Day is that the reason the assignment was missed is irrelevant.

Busy working on a project for another class? Yes, you can make it up. Completely forgot the assignment was due? Yes, you can make it up. Grandmother died? Condolences, and yes, you can make it up. This portion of the policy eliminates the need to judge whether an explanation for missing work is valid or truthful. It removes the necessity to track doctor’s notes, ask for details, or act as a human lie-detector.

The second important component of the policy is that Make-Up Day is scheduled near the end of the semester. The missed assignment can only be submitted during the day listed in the syllabus, which for me is typically the Monday two weeks before finals.

Limiting the day in which missed work can be submitted to one single day removes the challenge of tracking who owes what assignment for which class and by when. It also intentionally encourages the instructor to not schedule other assignments that are due near the Make-Up Day, in order to avoid getting overwhelmed trying to grade both late work and on-time assignments.

This arrangement also reduces any advantage a student might have when submitting assignments late, as they would be juggling material from different points in the course. A student taking a test originally scheduled for the beginning of the semester would not have the tested material as fresh in their mind. A student wanting to submit a late paper would either need to write it close to the original due date and hold onto it until the Make-Up Day or write the missing paper while at the same time working on new assignments for class. This would definitely not be an advantage, as the student would have already missed out on feedback that could have provided on the paper had it been submitted on time.

The third essential component is that any points associated with in-class assignments (e.g. daily journals, presentations, speeches) cannot be made up.

Many courses have assignments with both written and presentation components. With this policy a student would be able to submit the written paper on Make-Up Day, but not be able to earn the points they could have earned for the presentation itself. This element is a practical one as it is often impossible to replicate the classroom setting, peer feedback, and the dispositions of a student presenting if some substitute for the actual presentation was attempted.

I feel this late work policy shows understanding toward students, is manageable for a teaching schedule, and removes the burden of judging excuses when it comes to late assignments. I share the details of the Make-Up Day both in the syllabus and verbally the first day of class. While I will continue to tinker with the particulars of Make-Up Day, for now, my late work policy headaches are over.

References:

O’Connor, Ken. A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades, 2 nd Edition. Boston, Pearson Education, Inc., 2011.

Vatterott, Cathy. Rethinking Homework: Best Practices that Support Diverse Needs. Alexandria, ASCD, 2009.

Laura Schisler, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Teacher Education department at Missouri Southern State University. Following a career teaching junior high and high school science, she now instructs science methods and general teacher education courses.

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Guidance on late submission (to accompany the Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment)

Please note : this Guidance was updated in November 2023 to clarify the example scenarios relating to the procedure for cases where a student receives a pass mark for an assignment (including dissertations) but then fails the unit due to the deduction of marks as a penalty of late submission. New wording has been added under paragraph B 9 in the revised document, with example scenarios 9.2 and 9.3 being slightly revised to provide clarification. A new paragraph (A 5) has also been provided to confirm the aims of the Guidance.

This Guidance accompanies the Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment.

For a full PDF version of the Guidance, please see below:

  • Guidance on late submission (PDF)

A. Background

B. Guidance

C. Communications to students

A.      Background

  • The Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment was revised and approved in June 2015 for implementation from September 2015. It sets out the University’s policy on the process of submission and sets out the penalties associated with late submission. Updates were also made to the Policy in February 2019 for implementation from September 2019.
  • As noted in paragraph 4.5 of the Policy, there is a standard University penalty for all work that is submitted late. This must be used by Schools in relation to large pieces of work (e.g. dissertations/projects) [1] ). It is also the default penalty for all other pieces of work, unless alternative arrangements are agreed by the relevant Faculty. Schools are required to make a case to their Faculty for any exceptions to the standard penalty and, if agreed, any variation must be made clear on each piece of assessment. Faculties should review any variations annually.
  • For small pieces of work, in exceptional circumstances a Unit Lead may decide not to accept late submission of assessed summative work. These circumstances must be approved by the Faculty and be detailed within Unit Specifications, and the rationale and consequences must also be clearly articulated in Assignment briefs (see paragraph 4.10 in the Policy on Submission of Work for Summative Assessment).
  • The following guidance is provided for Schools to assist in their implementation of these aspects of the Policy. Reference should also be made to the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Regulations , which provide more information in relation to assessment and progression, including compensation and referrals.
  • This guidance aims to avoid unnecessary resits/referrals where that is appropriate. The application of the guidance should not lead to exclusion/early exit of students on the basis of a single assessment attempt being subject to a late penalty, unless the student’s total resit allowance has been exceeded.

B.      Guidance

6. Definition of late submission

Any work that has been submitted after a deadline has passed is classed as late except in cases where an extension has already been agreed via mitigating circumstances procedures and DASS extensions.  There should be no discretionary periods or periods of grace.  A student who submits work at 1 minute past a deadline or later will therefore be subject to a penalty for late submission.

This guidance relates to first attempts/first sits only (including deferrals).  Students who submit referral assignments (including carried forward failed credit) after the deadline will be automatically subject to a mark of zero. There should be no sliding scale in operations for resits/referrals and there are no further resit opportunities for referred assignments that are submitted late.

7. Application of penalties for late submission

In cases where a piece of work does not represent an entire assessment or unit, the penalty applies to the individual piece of work , not the total assessment or unit.

No calculations should be made for part-days.  Any work submitted at any time within the first 24 hours following the published submission deadline will receive a penalty of 10% of the maximum amount of marks available.  Any work submitted at any time between 24 hours and up to 48 hours late will receive a deduction of 20% of the marks available, and so on, at the rate of an additional 10% of available marks deducted per 24 hours, until the assignment is submitted, or no marks remain.

If a piece of work is not marked out of 100, the deduction per day is proportional to that for work marked out of 100. For example, for a piece of work marked out of 60, the deduction would be 6 marks per day/24 hours. The reduction is therefore 10% of the total assessment value , rather than 10% of the mark awarded for the piece of work. 

The Policy relates to 24 hours/ calendar days , so includes weekends and weekdays, as well as bank holidays and University closure days. If an assessment deadline is at noon on a Friday and the student submits it just before noon on the following Monday, their penalty would be a 30% mark deduction, based on being late by three days/72 hours.  Schools are therefore advised to consider the implications of deadlines (particularly for hard copy submissions) and are encouraged to avoid deadlines on a Friday.

Schools must make it clear to students that submission dates and times are in UK local time and it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they check the relevant time zone. (This may be of particular relevance to distance learning students).  

Should Schools require both online and hard copy submission of an assignment, the late submission penalty would apply to the piece of work with the earliest submission date.

8. Professionally accredited programmes

The requirements of Professional and Statutory Bodies can take precedence over the requirements of the Policy. Therefore, PSRB accredited programmes which have a deadline/time related Intended Learning Outcome (ILO), for example related to professionalism, are permitted to apply a zero tolerance approach and issue a penalty of zero marks for late submission.

Conversely, in areas where students need a mark/credit for PSRB purposes, they should still be given a mark for work submitted late, if that is a PSRB requirement.

9. Procedure for the handling of cases where a student receives a pass mark for an assignment (including dissertations) but then fails the unit due to the deduction of marks as a penalty of late submission

Students whose assignment mark falls below a pass as a result of a late penalty should not be asked to resubmit the assignment; instead, the original assignment will be used in lieu of a referral, and normal resit/referral procedures will apply*, with unit marks receiving a suffix of ‘C’ or ‘R’, as described below.  If a student’s original unit mark before the application of the penalty was a pass , the mark recorded for the unit will not fall below the minimum compensatable pass mark for the programme.

*If a student has exhausted all their resit credit allowance, the standard regulations (as contained within the Degree Regulations) will apply, in terms of students being required to repeat the level, be issued with an exit award, etc., as appropriate. For students in the final year (level 6) of a UG programme, as reassessment is not permitted in the final year other than for PSRB requirements, if a student’s original mark was a pass before the application of a late penalty, arrangements for dealing with the reduced mark would be carried out via the standard regulations for special compensation in final year.

Example scenarios :

9.1          In cases where a student’s overall unit mark is in the compensation zone (following application of a late submission penalty) and the student has compensation credit remaining, normal compensation procedures will apply. For example, UG marks after the penalty of between 30 and 39 are recorded as 30-39C. PGT marks after the penalty of between 40 and 49 are recorded as 40-49C.

9.2          In cases where a student’s overall unit mark is in the compensation zone (following application of a late submission penalty) but the student has exhausted all their compensation allowance or the unit is a core/compulsory unit which does not permit compensation , the original assignment submission is treated as a referral and the mark is capped, with the final unit mark recorded with a suffix of ‘R’ to denote its treatment as a referral.*

9.3          In cases where a student’s overall unit mark falls below the compensation zone , (following application of a late submission penalty), and has resit allowance remaining the original assignment submission is treated as a referral and the mark is capped, with the final unit mark recorded with a suffix of ‘R’ to denote its treatment as a referral. For example, UG course unit marks that were pass marks before the penalty but that after the penalty fell to below 30 are recorded as 30R (i.e. the minimum compensatable pass mark). PGT course unit marks that were pass marks before the penalty but that after the penalty fell to below 40 are recorded as 40R.

Programmes with minimum compensatable pass marks that are different from the above should adopt an approach that is equivalent but that reflects their pass mark.

10. Procedure for the handling of cases where a student’s original mark was in the compensation zone before the deduction of marks as a penalty of late submission

Students whose assignment mark was in the compensation zone should not be routinely asked to resubmit the assignment*; instead the student’s original mark will be used in lieu of a referral with the students’ unit marks being capped at the lowest compensatable mark (normally 30 for UG and 40 for PGT programmes) and the mark receiving a suffix of ‘R’ to signify that it is being used in lieu of a referral. For example, a UG student whose assignment makes up 100% of the unit and whose original assignment mark was 35, and receives a mark of 5 for the unit as a result of late submission penalties, would have their unit mark recorded as 30R.

*However, if the student has exhausted all their compensation allowance or the unit is a core/compulsory unit which does not permit compensation , the student would need to take a referral of the unit for progression purposes, and would receive an ‘R’ suffix.

11.    Shared units/students undertaking units from another School

In the case of shared units/students undertaking units from another School, it would be good practice for the application of any late submission penalties to be clearly communicated to the student’s programme owning School.

12.    Work submitted more than 9 calendar days late

If work is submitted more than 9 but less than 10 calendar days late, this is considered as a  late submission and a penalty will be applied that results in the mark being reduced to zero. The work should still be marked and feedback given.

If the work is submitted more than 10 calendar days late, then it is considered as a non-submission and a mark of zero applied.

13.   Providing feedback in relation to work submitted late

Work submitted within 10 calendar days of the deadline should be marked and feedback provided; the feedback should reflect the mark achieved before the penalty was imposed. If a student submits work more than 10 calendar days late, there is not a requirement for the work to be marked or feedback provided. However, Schools may choose to mark and provide feedback.

C.      Communications to students

14. Schools should ensure that they make clear to students the deadlines for submission of work and how the students are expected to submit (i.e. the format – online or hard copy, etc.)  Students should be advised via the handbook of the penalties that will be applied if they submit late and the implications for feedback. 

15. Students should also be advised that if they submit referred assignments late, a mark of zero will automatically be given.

[1] Large pieces of work, for this purpose, are defined as being single pieces of assessed work carrying a credit weighting of 30 credits or more.

Version 1.5, November 2023

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Submitting Assignments & Late Policy

Assignments.

Major assignments will be specified at the beginning of a semester in the course syllabus, so that students can organize their time effectively. All essays and other written assignments shall be written at the university level as far as grammar, style and structure are concerned. When this is not the case, instructors shall:

  • Comment in writing on the deficient parts of the essay or other written assignment;
  • Recommend that the student get help from the Centre for Academic Excellence; and
  • Lower the grade in proportion to the seriousness of the deficiency.

Research papers for undergraduate courses should conform to the style requested by the professor. A summary of the three standard forms is found on the Writing Consultation website . Students are required to keep backup copies of all assignments submitted.

Electronic Submission

  • For courses where electronic submission of assignments is required, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the instructor has received the assignment by the established due date and to ensure that the assignment submitted is the complete and correct version.
  • Any student may be requested to submit papers in electronic form to facilitate the professor’s routine checks for academic fraud.

Late Assignments

Assignments should be submitted on the due date in order to receive full credit. The penalty for unexcused late assignments will be determined by the following scale:

  • For each day or part thereof late, the instructor will reduce the assigned grade by one- third of a letter; e.g., “A” to “A-,” “B+” to “B.” Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are excluded from the reckoning.
  • The above policy should be considered as being in effect unless the instructor indicates otherwise at the beginning of the semester in the syllabus. Instructors have the prerogative of implementing their own late assignment policies for individual courses.
  • Excessively late assignments may receive no credit and result in failure. In some subjects, no late assignments will be accepted for credit, and this will be communicated to the students at the beginning of the course.

Extensions on Assignments

No instructor may grant extensions on any assignments, nor accept assignments after the final day of exams in the fall or winter semesters. Students requiring extension must follow the procedures outlined below.

Penalties for late assignments and attendance expectations will be stipulated in each course syllabus. The following procedure will be followed for students requesting extensions:

  • If a student is not able to complete all assignments within a course by the last day of exams, the student may appeal to the Registrar for an extension. Such an appeal should be made in writing using a form available from the Office of the Registrar or Office of the Registrar online .
  • Extensions will be granted by the Registrar only in cases where the student was clearly prevented from completing the assignments by circumstances beyond his or her control (e.g., hospitalization, illness documented by a note from a doctor, etc.). Extensions are not granted for what best could be described as “poor time management” or “over involvement” in an extracurricular activity.
  • If a student is unsure if he or she has a valid reason to appeal, the student may wish to discuss the matter with the Registrar or the Dean of Student Life.
  • If an extension or grade of “incomplete” is granted by the Registrar, all work for the course will be due with a new deadline. Once an “incomplete” is granted, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor and make satisfactory arrangements to complete the outstanding work.
  • Failure to submit assignments by the deadline will result in failing grades (a grade of “F”) on those assignments, and the final grades on courses will be calculated accordingly.
  • The decision of the Registrar may be appealed in writing to the Academic Standards Committee. The Academic Standards Committee will respond in writing to the student and provide a copy of the decision to the various parties. The decision of the Academic Standards Committee is final.

Assignment Policy for Spring/Summer Courses

The Undergraduate Studies policy on assignments for fall and winter courses also applies to spring/summer courses. Instructors have the prerogative of implementing their own late assignment policies for individual courses.

Final assignments for spring/summer courses must be submitted by the due date outlined in the course syllabus, which must be no later than three weeks after the final scheduled class of the course.

Assignment Policy for Modular Courses

Students in modular courses should refer to the assignment policy noted in the Student Guide for Modular Programs in conjunction with the policies outlined in the Academic Calendar .

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In writing your own late/make-up work policies, consider the following questions:

  • Will you allow students to submit late work? If so, up until what point (e.g., 24 hours after the assignment is due? 1 week after the assignment is due?)? Will students lose credit for submitting work late, and if so how much?
  • Will you allow students to make-up in-class exams or work? If so, do students need to request a make-up before the exams/assignment occurs? Is there a deadline after which the exam/assignment cannot be made up (e.g., after you’ve returned the exam/assignment) to other students?
  • For late work or make-up work, do students need to produce documentation of their excuse (e.g., doctor’s note)? Must they submit this prior to missing the assignment or can they submit it afterwards?
  • Are there some assignments that can be submitted late (e.g., homeworks) and other that cannot (e.g., exams)?

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Sample: Late/Make-up work policy

“Due dates for every assignment are provided on the course syllabus and course schedule (and posted in Canvas). Unless otherwise stated, assignments are due on those days. However, I recognize that sometimes “life happens.” In these instances, you may use your allotted two flex days. These days allow you to submit an assignment up to two days late without penalty. You can use these days for any assignment and for any reason. You do not need to provide me with the reason: simply email me and tell me how many of your flex days you would like to use.

Once you’ve exhausted your flex days, then point deductions will occur for any assignment submitted after the deadline. An assignment submitted 24 hours of the due date will only be eligible for 80% of the maximum number of point allotted. Assignments submitted more than 24 hours after the due date will not be accepted. If you experience extenuating circumstances (e.g., you are hospitalized) that prohibit you from submitting your assignments on time, please let me know. I will evaluate these instances on a case-by-case basis.”

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Walden’s standard grading policy will be used in each course. For more information, see the  Course Grading Scales  section of this  Walden University Student Handbook .

For the specific grading policies and standards of each course, please review the course syllabus and any course assignment rubrics that may be included in the course materials.

Late Assignments

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Walden expects students to submit assignments in a timely fashion according to schedules published in course information (syllabi and/or calendars). Assignments (e.g., applications, projects, journals, blogs, Check Your Knowledge or Tests for Understanding, quizzes, exams, etc.) submitted beyond the deadline,  outside of an emergency, documented illness, or without prior consent of the instructor,  will receive a grade reduction of 10% off of the total assignment points for each day past the original deadline up to 7 days. Late assignments submitted beyond the 7-day late period will receive  zero  points.  

Discussion posts submitted  after  the deadline do not contribute to the weekly discussion or add value to the overall class experience. Therefore, late Discussion posts submitted  outside of an emergency, documented illness, or without prior consent of the instructor,  will only be awarded partial credit for the  initial  (content) post if submitted within 7 days of the original deadline. “Partial credit” for the initial (content) post will be defined as 10% off of the total Discussion points for each day past the original deadline up to 7 days. Initial (content) posts submitted beyond the 7-day late period will receive  zero  points.  No points will be awarded for late peer feedback posts for any reason, including a documented illness.

Assignments submitted after the last day of class, unless due to an excused absence as defined above, will be not be accepted and will not be graded.

Further, late assignments may not receive the same level of written feedback as do assignments submitted on time. A pattern of chronic lateness in submitting assignments may result in a reduction in the course grade.

Graduate Student Work

Walden expects students to submit assignments in a timely fashion according to schedules published in course information (syllabi and/or calendars). Assignments submitted late due to agreements between student and instructor for preplanned absences and due to emergency absences do not normally receive any grade reduction for tardiness. The university recommends that late assignments be accepted no more than a week past their due dates.

Assignments submitted late without prior agreement of the instructor, outside of an emergency absence, or in violation of agreements for late submission, may receive grade reduction for the assignment, or may not be accepted for grading, at the discretion of the instructor and as published in course syllabi. Further, late assignments may not receive the same level of written feedback as do assignments submitted on time. A pattern of chronic lateness in submitting assignments may result in a reduction in the course grade. See also  Student Attendance and Engagement .

Walden strongly discourages grades of   “I” (Incomplete). However, Walden understands that there are certain circumstances under which a grade of “I” (Incomplete) is appropriate.

Grades of “I” (Incomplete) are given at the discretion of the instructor, but normally are granted only if students have acceptably completed the majority of the coursework, including discussions and assignments, prior to the last day of the class. Students must request a grade of “I” (Incomplete) prior to the last day of the course. Such a request should include a list of missing assignments and a date and plan for submission of missing assignments, no later than 80 calendar days from the last date of the course. Discussion assignments may not be made up after the last date of class. Coursework submitted within the allowed time period, not to exceed 80 calendar days from the last day of classes, will be graded and included in computation of an overall course grade that will replace the “I” grade. Failure to complete the specified coursework within the allowed time will cause the grade of “I” to default to an “F” (Fail) or “U” (Unsatisfactory), depending on the course grading scheme.

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We asked our Franklin University academic advisors, “what do you wish students knew?” Their third tip for success was understanding important Franklin policies.  Students need to understand our add/drop policy, attendance policy, and assignment deadline policy to be successful. Learn more about each of these policies below:  Add Policy: Students can register for courses until 10 days before the start of the course.  Drop Policy: Students can drop a course at no charge until Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST of the first week of the course. Courses that are dropped after the first week are charged a tuition percentage based on the course length. You can find more information on tuition refunds in our Tuition Refund Policy .  Attendance Policy: Attendance is taken in all Franklin courses. Attendance is based on your participation in the course, turning assignments in on time, and attending any meet sessions (online or in-person).  Students can only be marked absent a certain number of times in their course based on the course’s length. If a student is marked absent too many times or marked absent two weeks in a row during a 12-week course, they will be dropped from the course, receive a failing non-attendance Z grade, and be charged for the course based on the week dropped.   TIP: This is when communication with your instructor is essential! If you cannot fully participate in a week, let your instructor know as soon as possible.   Assignment Deadlines: Assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on the due date indicated by your instructor. Late assignments may be accepted but may receive a grade penalty. Please view the Submission & Return Policy in the Academic Bulletin to better understand the late assignment submission penalty.  For more information regarding all Franklin policies, please reference our University Bulletin . 

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The instructor is responsible for setting standards for all physical or virtual classroom conduct, behavior, and discipline. Only enrolled students, administrative personnel, and persons authorized by the instructor are permitted access to physical or virtual classrooms. University policy and Colorado state law prohibit all forms of disruptive or obstructive behavior in a physical or virtual classroom or any action which would disrupt scheduled academic activity. All communications with instructors, whether in class, face-to-face, on paper, or by telephone, email, or other means are subject to the same standards for conduct, behavior, and discipline as classroom behavior. Standards of conduct outlined elsewhere (Student Conduct Code, Sexual Harassment Policy, etc.) also apply.

Plagiarism is the adoption or reproduction of ideas, words, or statements of another person as one’s own either knowingly, carelessly, or without acknowledgment. Please  review the complete Plagiarism Policy by clicking here .

Learning Management System And Campus Network

CSU Global uses Canvas as the learning management system for the facilitation of communication between faculty and students, submission of assignments and posting of grades. Due to upgrades or a technical outage, if Canvas is unavailable for an extended period of time, contact your instructor if due dates will be missed.

Military Friendliness Academic Policy

Veterans and active duty military personnel with military obligations are encouraged to communicate to the faculty about these obligations. These communications need to occur within the first two weeks of a course, or as soon as military obligations are identified, and the student needs to provide relevant documentation to the faculty. If necessary, once the student has self-disclosed and provided proper documentation to the faculty, reasonable arrangements will be implemented to help the student complete their academic coursework.

Citing Sources With APA Style

All students are expected to follow APA 7 formatting for all assignments. For details, please review the APA 7 guidelines within the CSU Global Writing Center. A link to this resource should be provided within most assignment descriptions in your course.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) applies to all students and denotes successful completion of coursework towards a degree in each trimester. Students who fail to achieve minimum standards for grade point average and/or course completion rate (CR) in a Maximum Time Frame (MTF) will face academic consequences; up to and including university withdrawal and loss of eligibility for all types of federal and state aid administered by CSU Global.

The following credit hour guidelines are used when determining Satisfactory Academic Progress:

  • All CSU Global credit hours attempted and earned are counted in the evaluation of SAP.
  • All transferable credits are counted as credit earned and will count towards MTF and CR but not in the cumulative GPA calculation.
  • Incomplete grades in courses will count as credits attempted but not earned until the final grade has been posted, at which point SAP will be re-calculated for MTF, CR, and cumulative GPA with the final grade.
  • All repeated courses count as credits attempted but not earned and count toward MTF and CR. Repeated courses do not count toward cumulative GPA except for the final grade received on the last repeat of a course.
  • Course withdrawals (grades of W) count as credits attempted but not earned, and count towards MTF and CR but not toward cumulative GPA.
  • Students on SAP Probation may be ineligible to transfer to another program until SAP has been met, or an appeal has been approved.

Good Academic Standing

All students will be evaluated for SAP at the end of each trimester. To remain in Good Academic Standing, students must maintain the following standards:

To remain in Good Academic Standing, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 and a minimum course completion rate of 66.66% of all courses attempted. The MTF for undergraduate programs is 150% the normal duration of program as measured in credit hours.

Note: The minimum course completion rate of 66.66% takes effect in July 2016. Any prior terms are based on the previous minimum course completion rate of 67%.

To remain in Good Academic Standing, students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 and a minimum course completion rate of 66.66% of all courses attempted. The MTF for graduate programs is 150% the normal duration of program as measured in credit hours.

SAP Warning

Active students who fail to meet the minimum SAP standards after one trimester will be placed on SAP Warning. All students on SAP Warning will receive academic advisement to assist them in improving their academic progress.  Financial aid students in SAP Warning status remain eligible for Title IV funds.

  • Students on SAP Warning who achieve the required SAP minimums at the end of their next trimester will be placed back into Good Academic Standing.
  • Students on SAP Warning who do not achieve the required SAP standards at the end of their next trimester will be placed on SAP Probation.
  • Students on SAP Warning who have not registered and completed coursework within 12 months will be administratively withdrawn.

SAP Probation

Students will be placed on SAP Probation if they fail to meet the minimum SAP standards while on SAP Warning. SAP Probation status is noted on the transcript until the student returns to Good Academic Standing. In addition, students will receive notification of SAP Probation status from the Office of Student Affairs. All students that are placed on Academic Probation must submit an Academic SAP Appeal form in order to continue taking courses during the Probation period. Academic progress during the warning period will be reviewed, and if approved the student will be issued an Academic Plan that will detail what the student must complete in order to get back into good academic standing.  The university will only approve a financial aid appeal if it determines that the student had a documented extenuating circumstance that occurred and prevented the student from successfully completing the coursework, and that the student will be able to meet minimum standards for Satisfactory Academic Progress during the next trimester based on the academic plan developed by the institution.

  • If a student meets the required standard within one trimester, he or she will be placed back into Good Academic Standing.
  • If a student cannot meet the required standards within one trimester, the student must have an academic plan on file in order to be able to continue.
  • If a student cannot meet the required standards within two trimesters in SAP Probation, he or she will be placed on Academic Suspension.
  • Students on SAP Probation who have not registered and completed coursework within 12 months will be administratively withdrawn.

Students who are denied academically will be suspended and may file a Provost appeal. If a Provost appeal has not been approved by the end of the trimester in which they were denied they will be withdrawn from the university. Financial aid students in SAP Probation status must appeal to be eligible for Title IV funds, and may not receive financial aid for more than two trimesters of SAP Probation. Please see Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Policy for more information on federal aid eligibility

SAP Academic Suspension

Students who fail to clear SAP Probation status will be placed on Academic Suspension. Students placed on Academic Suspension cannot re-enroll at CSU Global unless approved by the university via appeal.

Students on Academic Suspension who successfully appeal their suspension can return to the university in SAP Probation II status. Students on SAP Probation II will re-enter the university under the current catalog and university requirements. Students may be granted an administrative waiver to return under their previous program based on the committee decision. Students on SAP Probation II will remain under the guidelines of the catalog in effect at the time of re-entry to the University. Suspension Appeals must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs at least two (2) weeks prior to the start of the term in which a student plans to re-enroll. Students who are approved to return under SAP Probation II status are ineligible for Title IV funds. Students placed on Academic Suspension retain limited access to their Student Portal for account information and student services.

Students on Academic Suspension who successfully appeal their suspension must enroll and complete classes in the next available term or the appeal will be negated and the student will be suspended.

Appeal Process For SAP Academic Suspension

Students who wish to appeal their Academic Suspension are responsible for initiating the process by submitting a SAP Suspention Appeal form to the Student Appeals Committee. Appeals will only be considered if all outstanding student account balances have been paid. If additional college credit has been earned since the last enrollment with CSU Global, the student should submit official transcripts as part of their appeal. If a suspension appeal is approved, students may be required to pay cash until they have returned to good standing and are eligible for federal financial aid.

The Appeal Letter must address the following questions:

  • What extenuating circumstances occurred during your previous enrollment to prevent you from successfully completing your coursework?
  • What are your goals in pursuing a degree?
  • How will you adjust your schedule and commitments to ensure that you have at least 10 hours per week to devote to class participation?
  • What is your support network to ensure that you will be able to keep your commitment to school work? How will the people supporting you help to ensure your success?
  • What plans will you have in place to address the possible obstacles that could arise, i.e. computer breakdowns/access issues, changes in commitment or needs related to work, family needs, etc.?
  • How will you communicate with your advisor, instructor and/or the Office of Student Success when you encounter issues or concerns?
  • How can CSU Global best support you accomplish your goals and help to keep you on track?

Students who are denied a suspension appeal may file a Provost appeal. If a Provost appeal has not been approved by the end of the trimester in which they were suspended they will be withdrawn from the university. Students on Academic Suspension who successfully appeal their suspension will be allowed to take courses under a SAP Probation II status with an approved academic plan. Students who do not meet the conditions of the academic plan will be dismissed from the university.

Late Policy

The academic week at CSU Global begins on Monday and ends the following Sunday.

CSU Global has designed programs and courses around best practices in adult and online learning theory. Courses are offered in an eight (8) week accelerated format. Therefore, it is expected that students will gain maximum benefit from courses and stay on pace for successful completion when they are participating fully in each week's activities and completing each week's assignments according to the course schedules. The CSU Global late policy supports maximum classroom success.

Discussion Boards (DB)

The Original Post must be completed by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. MST and Peer Responses posted by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. MST. Please note that late posts will not be accepted after Sunday at 11:59pm MST

Mastery Exercises (ME)

To maximize learning, it is strongly recommended that students complete Mastery Exercises no later than one week after the assigned module. However, students may access and retake mastery exercises until they achieve the score they desire through the last day of class.* Attempts completed after the last day of class will not be accepted unless an Incomplete Grade Request has been approved.

* For courses utilizing Cengage MindTap and Pearson's MyLab and Mastering software, Mastery Exercises are limited to 3 attempts and must be completed during the week that they are assigned. The late policy goes into effect after midnight the Sunday the week the module ends. Exams do not have a late policy, as they are required to be finished during the midterm and final week, respectively.

Critical Thinking (CT) And Portfolio Milestones

CT assignments and milestones are due Sundays at 11:59 p.m. MT. Students are permitted a one week (7 day) grace period during which they may submit an assignment after the original due date without incurring a penalty. Papers submitted between 8 and 14 days after the original due date will be accepted with a potential 10 percent total reduction in grade for late submission. Papers submitted 15 or more days beyond the original due date will not be accepted unless the student has made arrangements with the instructor prior to the original due date of the assignment. Any arrangements for extension must identify the assignments to be included and a due date. Assignments not submitted within 14 days of the original due date will not be included in a request for incomplete grade. All outstanding CT assignments, milestones, and the portfolio project must be submitted no later than the last day of class. No assignments will be accepted after the last day of class unless a student has requested and been approved for an incomplete grade in accordance with the Incomplete Policy.

Portfolio Projects

No late Portfolio Projects will be accepted beyond the last day of class unless a student has requested, and been approved for an incomplete grade in accordance with the Incomplete Policy.

Student Attendance

Students are expected to actively engage in coursework every week in order to effectively master the course material. Active engagement is defined at CSU Global as a submission of an assignment to the grade book, completing a mastery exercise, posting a response to a discussion board, or responding to a student's/instructor's post on a discussion board.

Academic engagement will be monitored on a weekly basis. Students who have not actively engaged for 14 consecutive days will receive an At-Risk Email requesting that the student academically engage in their course within seven days or they will be administratively withdrawn from courses. If the student has not participated after 21 days, the student will be administratively withdrawn from the course.

Students are still responsible for all tuition charges related to courses if a student is withdrawn for non-attendance after the drop deadline each term. Withdrawal for non-attendance may have an impact on financial aid eligibility.

Course Evaluations

The faculty and administration of CSU Global value constructive and professional feedback from students. Information from the course evaluation is used for program and college accreditation. This information also provides faculty with formative feedback that could be used to impact and improve future instruction. The course evaluation is completed electronically by the student. Before completing a course evaluation, a student should reflect on their learning experience in order to provide thoughtful responses to the questions asked in the evaluation. The faculty and administration expect students to adhere to the tenets of professionalism when rating the course and faculty, especially when providing written comments. Any irrelevant or inappropriate comments will not be considered in relationship to impacting course instruction or as evaluative of faculty performance.

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​Jason Byrd , B.S., M.B.A. University Registrar

Lori Baker, B.S., M.A. Senior Associate Registrar for Student Services and Records Program Manager for Commencement

Jaime Velastegui, B.S., M.A. Assistant Registrar for Student Services and Records

Jason Suitt, B.S., M.Div. Assistant Registrar for Transfer Evaluations

Martin Granda, B.S., M.A. Assistant Registrar for Transfer Operations

Travis Hoegh Associate Registrar for Academic Operations

Amanda Collins, B.S. Assistant Registrar for Academic Curriculum

Clark Strawser, B.S., M.A.P.P. Assistant Registrar for Academic Operations

Tracy Godsey, B.S. Assistant Registrar for Academic Policy

​Ben Bailey , B.S., M.A.T.S. Assistant Registrar for Academic Support

Tom Calvert, B.S., M.A. Associate Registrar for Academic Success

Ashley Coleman, B.S., M.Ed. Assistant Registrar for Academic Success

Dina Johnston, B.S., M.A. Associate Registrar for Degree Conferral

Carrie Hodges , B.S., M.A.  Assistant Registrar for Graduate Degree Conferral

​Jess Clark , B.S., M.A. Assistant Registrar for Undergraduate Degree Conferral

​Allison Davis , B.A., M.A.  Associate Registrar, College of Osteopathic Medicine

​Brett Brenner , B.S., M.A.  Assistant Registrar, College of Osteopathic Medicine

​Carol Cordle   Associate Registrar, School of Law

Luke Gentala, B.S, M.A.R. University Ombudsman

Semester Credit System

The University operates on the semester system. The unit for counting credit is the semester hour. A semester hour of credit consists of the equivalent of one 50-minute period of class work for 15 weeks, with an assumption of two hours of outside preparation or two 50-minute periods of laboratory work for each semester hour. Online courses are equivalent to the number of classroom contact hours (750 minutes per credit hour) expected in a synchronous residential course.

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

  • Full-Time equals a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
  • Half-Time equals 6 to 11 credit hours per semester.
  • Less-than-Half-Time equals 1 to 5 credit hours per semester.

Semester Load and Overload

To ensure students are successful in their academic endeavors, the University has placed a limit on the maximum number of semester hours students are able to take.

Graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students

  • Master’s-level graduate students are considered to be full-time when enrolled in nine or more hours per semester. Post-graduate and doctoral students are considered full-time with a semester load of six or more semester hours.
  • Graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students have a maximum semester limit of 15 hours.
  • Graduate, post-graduate, and doctoral students must have a Liberty University cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above to be eligible for overload up to 18 hours and above a 3.5 to be eligible for overload up to 21 hours.

Undergraduate students

  • Undergraduate students are considered to be full-time with a semester load of 12 or more semester hours. 
  • Undergraduate students have a maximum semester limit of 18 hours. 
  • Undergraduate students must have a Liberty University cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above to be eligible for overload up to 21 credit hours, and a GPA of 3.5 or above to be eligible for overload up to 24 credit hours.

All students

Students must seek permission to take more than the maximum hours in a semester and will be required to pay additional tuition for each credit hour they take over the maximum semester limit.  Students may review potential overload charges by accessing this  chart  in the Academic Catalog or by contacting Student Financial Services to confirm the exact charges.

Certain degree programs may require a higher Liberty University cumulative GPA for approval. 

Due to financial aid regulations, if students use their semester overload to take courses outside their degree completion plan requirements, they should be advised that this could cause issues with their financial aid.  Students can check to see whether the course is required for their degree by reviewing the Degree Completion Plan Audit or by contacting their Academic Evaluator to confirm.

Students who want to request overload must secure permission from the Registrar’s Office and may seek this approval by submitting a request at  www.liberty.edu/overload .

Enrollment Verification

A student is enrolled when they are registered for a course and have attended the course and/or completed academic work for the course after its start date. For enrollment verification purposes, the University policy can be viewed in the  Policy Directory .

Certificate Enrolled Students

Certificate students are required to abide by some of the same policies as Undergraduate degree seeking students. These policies include: academic standing, change of major, course registration, class attendance, drop and withdrawal processes, Repeat Policy, broken enrollment, academic and personal codes of honor, incompletes, recording of grades and the grade appeal process, FERPA, and Academic Transcript processes. Those policies that do not pertain to the certificate seeking student will be noted in the following sections.

Student Classification

The classification of students at Liberty is based on their degree level and number of earned semester hours.

Grades, Quality Points, and Grade Point Average (GPA)

All work is graded by letters, which are assigned quality points as indicated below:

“R” is no longer an active option for a grade. Please see the Undergraduate Repeat Policy section for the current policy.

A student’s cumulative GPA comprises all coursework completed at the current academic level (Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, etc.) regardless of prior degree conferral, broken enrollment or a program/major change. To determine the grade point average (GPA), the quality points earned are divided by the semester hours attempted (quality hours). Only courses taken at Liberty are used in computing the GPA. Only grades of A, B, C, D, F, and FN are used in the calculation of the GPA. Cumulative GPA is calculated to the hundredths place, and is not rounded.

Dean's List

Undergraduate associate and bachelor level students who earn 12 or more GPA hours with a term GPA of 3.50 or above are placed on the Dean’s List. This does not apply for certificate level students.

First-year and Second-year students have access to personalized advising through their assigned Professional Advisor, based on the student’s academic area of study. All Undecided majors are required to meet with Career Counselors in the Liberty University Career Center. Juniors and Seniors will meet with faculty, as needed, in the Academic Department that corresponds with their major. Both Professional Advisors and Faculty will assist students with reaching their spiritual, academic, and personal goals. For additional information, visit www.liberty.edu/advising .

Assessments

Placement into English and Math courses is based on a combination of scores, including required Math / English assessments for all new resident students, first-time college students, and college transfer students that did not transfer in the Math or English course needed for their specific major.

Course Planning

A course planning schedule is provided in order for students to plan their classes for upcoming semesters. The planning schedule presents every class offered and the terms where it is scheduled to be taught. This schedule is sorted alphabetically by class. The course planning schedule is available online at: https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/course-planning-schedule/ .

Transfer of Credits

Normally courses and degrees from regionally accredited institutions or those nationally accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (e.g., SACSCOC, TRACS, ABHE, etc.) will be evaluated for transfer of credit. However, on a limited basis Liberty does accept transfer credit via experiential learning, advanced placement and professional certificates from unaccredited institutions under certain terms and conditions established by Committee on Academic and Admissions Standards. Credit earned through this process will not be counted toward the required minimum of 25% of the major and minimum of 25% of the credit hours that must be completed through Liberty University for a bachelor’s degree. Also, credit earned through the portfolio process or professional certificate evaluation cannot exceed 30 credit hours. Applicants must request that official transcripts be sent directly from the Registrar(s) of the previous school(s) to the Registrar’s Office at Liberty University. These transcripts must be received before an admission decision will be made.

Credit will be accepted for those courses that are undergraduate level in which applicants have made a grade of C- or better. Transfer credit will be awarded grades of P and will not be used in computing the Liberty GPA. Transcripts are evaluated under the guidelines established by the Senate Committee on Academic and Admissions Standards. Internships, capstone courses, special topics, remedial courses, workshops, seminars, independent studies, and varsity courses are not transferable. Students may appeal their transfer evaluation via the LU Transfer Suite  with a course description or course syllabus.

In order to receive direct credit for a course, the description must overlap the Liberty University course content at least 60%. Courses that do not match a Liberty University course by at least 60% are eligible to transfer as elective credit where allowable.  Elective credit is coded as 1XX – 4XX, depending on the level of the course.

At any point prior to degree conferral, students may petition to have courses that are listed as electives substitute for required courses by using the Course Substitution form. Additionally, duplicated or repeated institutional and/or transfer credit will only be counted once toward total earned credit hours, unless courses are deemed repeatable.

International Transfer Credit

The evaluation of international transfer credit requires students to submit a translated official transcript. Course descriptions are typically required to determine direct transfer credit.

International transfer credit is accepted only from an institution recognized by the government of the country in which the institution is located.

Foreign students are encouraged and sometimes required to use foreign credential evaluation services such as World Education Services ( www.wes.org ) to have their transcripts validated and evaluated before sending them to Liberty University. A credential evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( www.naces.org ) before it can be accepted at Liberty University.

Credit by Examination

Liberty University offers students the opportunity to receive academic credit toward their undergraduate degrees through testing. Credit may be earned through the Advanced Placement, CLEP, ICE, DSST, Excelsior, and Federal Aviation Administration programs. For further details, please visit Exams and Tests .

For information on the CIE (University of Cambridge International Exams) policy visit the website.

For information on the IB (International Baccalaureate) policy visit the website.

Advanced Placement (AP)

Students who receive the required score on the College Board Advanced Placement examinations will be awarded academic credit toward an undergraduate degree. Credit will be awarded only in those areas applicable to the Liberty curriculum. Visit Advanced Placement for additional information.

Aviation Testing

The School of Aeronautics Testing Center serves as a Federal Aviation Administration’s official Federal Aviation Testing Site for the Airman and A&P Knowledge Tests. All test candidates, not just students in the Liberty University Aviation program, are eligible to use the FAA aviation computer-based testing center. For scheduling please call (434) 582-2183.

Experiential Learning Credit

Credit may be granted to students who demonstrate that they have already acquired course knowledge through life experiences such as job training, non-college courses, etc., for the degree program in which they are enrolled.

There are some courses that will not be admitted, such as COMS 101 Speech Communication (3 c.h.) , GOVT 200 Constitutional Government and Free Enterprise (3 c.h.) , internship courses, capstone courses, as well as other courses not approved by academic departments. Please note that submission of documentation for life experience or submission of a portfolio does not guarantee that credit will be awarded.

A separate portfolio for each course petitioned is required. An administrative fee of $100 will be charged for each portfolio submitted for assessment. Please note that credit earned through the portfolio process, certificates of completion, and/or training documentation will be limited to a combined maximum of 30 hours.

Each portfolio must define learning in terms of college-level competencies for specific course credit. All documentation submitted in portfolios will remain in the student’s personal file at the University.

Students may submit portfolios and/or experiential-learning documentation no later than the semester before they are to graduate. Credit earned through this process is considered transfer credit will not be counted toward the required minimum number of credit hours that must be completed through Liberty University. Further information may be found online at  http://www.liberty.edu/online/experienceplus/ .

Institutional Challenge Examinations (ICE)

Institutional Challenge Examinations (ICE) are available to students in the Rawlings School of Divinity who possess a satisfactory justification of previous knowledge in a subject area based upon a non-college training program, job, or self-learning. Through ICE, students have the opportunity to earn credit toward their chosen degree program. For more information about ICE, including courses that may be challenged, and to complete the ICE Request Form, visit https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/credit-by-exam-or-test/ice/ .

Military Evaluations

Liberty University will evaluate students’ prior military experience and develop a degree plan for each student to follow. Evaluations will be based solely upon the recommendations of the American Council of Education (ACE) guidebook,  A Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services . Military applicants should send in military transcripts or documentation from their particular branch of service. If those documents are unavailable, applicants should submit a copy of their DD214, 2-1, 2A, or DD295 for evaluation.

Credit for Seminars

As part of the “action-oriented” curriculum at Liberty, certain seminars and travel opportunities are offered for academic credit. Students who wish to obtain credit for such activities must receive prior approval from the Registrar.

Outgoing Transfer Credit  

Transferability of credit earned through Liberty University is at the discretion of the receiving institution.

Coursework at Other Institutions While Enrolled at Liberty

Prior to registering for any course at another institution, students must submit a Future Course Request Form to guarantee transferability. The online form can be found on the Registrar’s Office webpage at https://apex.liberty.edu/apex/banprd/f?p=189:1:104591628190395 .

Declaration of Undergraduate Major

In order to progress toward the timely and successful completion of an undergraduate degree, it is in the best interest of students to declare a major early in their academic career. Undergraduate students must declare a major no later than the semester in which they are enrolled in their 30th institutional credit (30 credit hours taken through Liberty University).

Declaration of a major does not imply the ability to pursue programs such as Cinematic Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Nursing, or teacher licensure. Such programs have specific requirements before acceptance is granted.  In addition, some majors require course sequences that necessitate earlier selection of the major in order to earn a baccalaureate degree within four years of full-time study. Therefore, an advising hold will be placed on any undeclared/undecided undergraduate student. The hold will not be removed until the student meets with an adviser for major selection.

A student’s computer competency must be demonstrated within the first 45 hours of a student’s program. Transfer students must complete this within their first year at Liberty.

Acceptance into a major does not constitute acceptance into the Teacher Licensure Program

Change of Major

Major changes become effective for the semester following their request.  All requests for a change of major will be processed by the Registrar’s Office upon receipt, and will be effective the following full term of enrollment.

Changes to the major or minor will not be permitted once the student is in final courses for the current semester and the Degree Completion Application is on file. The Registrar’s Office will process the conferral of a degree once all degree requirements have been met, including the minimum GPA requirement and Degree Completion Application. Additionally, any student seeking a double major, multiple cognates, or a dual degree is required to complete all requirements for both majors/degrees and all cognates before their degree will be conferred.

Residential students:  The process for changing/declaring a major can be found by visiting the Registrar’s Office, accessing  https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/change-of-major-or-minor/ , or by calling (434) 592-5100.

Online students:   The process for changing/declaring a major can be found by accessing  https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/change-of-major-or-minor/ , or by calling LUO Academic Advising. 

Double Majors

Students pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree who wish to complete a double major or a dual degree should email their academic evaluator in the Registrar’s Office.  Students seeking a double major or a dual degree are required to complete all requirements for both majors/degrees before their degree will be conferred.

Students pursuing a certificate may not pursue more than one certificate at the same time.

Students who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree with a double major (BA/BA, BEd/BEd, BFA/BFA, BM/BM, BS/BS or BSN/BSN) or a dual degree (any two-degree combination of BA, BEd, BFA, BM, BS or BSN) must have at least 30 unique hours within the major of the first or second degree.

Students who wish to complete an associate’s degree with a double major (AA/AA) or a dual degree (AA and AAS, AA and AS, or AAS and AS) must have at least 15 unique hours within the major of the first or second degree.

The General Education/Core Competency Requirements may be shared if they are the same. However, if any requirements are different, the student must fulfill the higher of the two requirements.

The requirements from one major may be used as electives for the second major, and vice versa. At least 25% of the course work for each major must be earned at Liberty University.

Requests to add or remove a second major or dual degree will be processed by the Registrar’s Office upon receipt and will be effective the following full term of enrollment. However, changes to a secondary major/degree will not be permitted once the student is in final courses for the current semester and the Degree Completion Application is on file. 

Note: Students who are pursuing a dual degree (BS-MPH or BSN-MSN) must pursue only the dual degree and are unable to request a double major.

Returning to Liberty University for a Second Degree

Students with an associate’s degree who wish to pursue a second associate’s degree must successfully complete at least 15 additional hours through Liberty University, and there must be at least 15 unique hours within the major of the first or second degree. Note: The 15 additional hours may also count toward the unique hours.

Students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue an associate’s degree must successfully complete at least 15 additional hours through Liberty University, and there must be at least 15 unique hours within the major of the first or second degree. Note: The 15 additional hours may also count toward the unique hours.

Students with a bachelor’s degree who wish to pursue a second bachelor’s degree must successfully complete at least 30 additional hours through Liberty University, and there must be at least 30 unique hours within the major of the first or second degree. Note: The 30 additional hours may also count toward the unique hours.

Duplicate Credit

In the event that a student earns credit for the same course more than one time, whether at Liberty, at another college, or through standardized testing, that course/credit may only count one time toward the completion of his/her degree.

Intercollegiate Athletic Credit

Students who are members of Liberty Intercollegiate Athletic teams may earn one hour of academic credit for a completed season. Such credit may not be used more than one time for each sport in which the student participates. This credit is not intended for transfer.

Certificate Completion Plan (CCP) Audit

The Certificate Completion Plan (CCP) Audit (found under Degree Completion Plan Audit via ASIST) provides real-time advice and counsel, making it possible for students to track progress towards certificate completion at their convenience. It also enables students to immediately view how their credits will apply towards a different program. PDF versions of all  CCPs are available online .

Degree Completion Plan (DCP) Audit

The Degree Completion Plan (DCP) Audit (found under Degree Completion Plan Audit via ASIST) provides real-time advice and counsel, making it possible for students to track progress towards degree completion at their convenience. It also enables students to immediately view how their credits will apply towards a different program.  Degree completion plans outlining the program of study and other requirements for each degree program are available online at http://www.liberty.edu/dcps . 

Course Sequencing

Suggested course sequences for resident undergraduate degree programs are available inside the Degree Completion Plan.

Important Information Regarding Internships and Clinical Placements

Students who are pursuing degrees leading to application for professional licensure or certification, and/or who will be participating in clinical placements, internships, or practica through their Liberty University program should be aware that their host facility may require a criminal background check, finger printing, or drug screening. In such situations, each student is responsible for obtaining and paying for the background check or other screening process and for delivering required documentation to the facility. Although the university will make reasonable efforts to place admitted students in field experiences and internship, it will be up to the host facility to determine whether a student will be allowed to work at that facility.

Students should further be aware that a criminal record may jeopardize licensure by the State certification body. Students seeking licensure are urged to contact the relevant licensing agency to determine the licensing requirements for the jurisdiction. Successful completion of a program of study at Liberty University does not guarantee licensure, certification, or employment in the relevant occupation.

Students at Liberty University are not required to complete a minor. Those who wish to declare a minor, however, are encouraged to meet with their professional advisor to review the requirements for that minor. A minor on the student’s transcript indicates the completion of a block of courses that academic departments have specified as meeting the requirements of their minor.

Consequently, since the selection of a minor is not a graduation requirement for any major at Liberty, students may use courses required for any given major to also count toward a minor if such courses are required for the minor. Students must earn a “C” or higher in all upper level courses in their chosen minor. At least 25% of the course work must be earned at Liberty University. Minors are not applicable for associate level or certificate seeking students.

Requests to add or remove a minor will be processed by the Registrar’s Office upon receipt, and will be effective the following full term of enrollment.  However, changes to the minor will not be permitted once the student is in final courses for the current semester and the Degree Completion Application is on file.

Special Student Registration

  • Prospective students must apply as a Special Student and receive confirmation of acceptance.
  • Special Students may not accumulate more than 12 credit hours under this status.
  • Special students will follow the same registration rules and procedures as degree-seeking students.
  • Students who have been Academically Dismissed are not eligible to return to Liberty under the Special Student category.

Priority Registration for Residential Military Students

All residential students who have verified their status as a current military service member or veteran will be assigned a unique PIN number before registration opens each semester. The PIN will be emailed to students and allow access to course registration on the early registration date associated with Special Groups. More information about the specific dates in the registration schedule will be posted on the Registrar's Course Registration web page each semester.

Class Attendance Policy

For the good of the Liberty University student body, a consistent attendance policy is needed so that all students in all majors will understand the expectations of faculty in all their courses. In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. Though at times, students will miss classes. Absences for 100-200 level course fall into two categories:

  • University Approved Absences include Liberty University sponsored events, athletic competition, short-term (one week or less) or emergency military mobilizations, and other Provost approved absences.
  • The student must provide written documentation in advance for University Approved Absences. For military duty related absences, students who have received advanced notification orders are required to provide documentation for their military-related absence two weeks prior to the absence when feasible; however, students should turn-in documentation as soon as the orders are received. Whenever possible, students are required to be proactive by turning in pre-assigned coursework before their military related absence begins. In the event of a short notice military obligation (e.g., State Active Duty, emergency mobilization, rescheduled training assembly, etc.), students must notify faculty members as soon as possible.
  • Work missed for University approved absences may be made up.
  • Student Elective Absences include, but are not limited to, illness and bereavement.
  • Work missed for Student Elective Absences may be made up at the discretion of the faculty member. Questions regarding missed work for Student Elective Absences must be addressed by the student with the professor within one week of returning to class. In cases where this is not possible, the student must notify the Professor in writing of the circumstances impacting his or her absence. The student may appeal the Professor's decision in writing to the respective Chair within one week. Final appeals may be made to the Dean in writing within one week of the Chair's decision and the Dean's decision is final.
  • When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus, the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar's Office ( [email protected] ) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.
  • Students who are more than 10 minutes late for class are considered absent.
  • Students who are late for class 10 minutes or less are considered tardy but present for the class. If a student misses in-class work due to tardiness, the faculty member may choose not to allow the student to make up this work. Three class tardies will be counted as one absence.
  • For classes that meet three times per week, the student will be permitted four elective absences for semester-long courses and up to two elective absences for 8-week courses.
  • For classes that meet twice per week, the student will be permitted three elective absences for semester-long courses and one elective absence for 8-week courses.
  • For classes that meet once per week, the student will be permitted one elective absence for semester-long and 8-week courses.
  • 50 points for classes that meet 3 times per week
  • 75 points for classes that meet 2 times per week
  • 100 points for classes that meet once per week

For the good of the Liberty University student body, a consistent attendance policy is needed so that all students in all majors will understand the expectations of faculty in all their courses. In general, regular and punctual attendance in all classes is expected of all students. Thought at times, students will miss classes. Absences for 300-400 level course fall into two categories:

  • While the University believes that consistent attendance in all classes is the largest contributor to students earning good grades, the University Attendance Policy allows students in upper-level classes the opportunity to make their own decisions concerning attendance.
  • When circumstances result in excessive absences (e.g., serious medical illness, family crisis), upon return to campus the student shall communicate in writing with the Registrar's Office ( [email protected] ) and provide an explanation of his or her situation with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will consult with the faculty member before making the final decision and will notify, in writing, the student and the faculty member.

The full policy and procedures are published in the  Policy Directory .

Late Assignment Policy for Residential Courses

Course assignment should be completed on time. If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor prior to the assignment due date.

Class Cancellation Policy

From time to time, it may be necessary to cancel a class because of insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances. The decision for such a cancellation is ultimately that of the Provost of the University. The full policy and procedures are published in the  Policy Directory .

Independent Study / Directed Research

A request for an independent study or directed research course will need to be initiated in the  Independent Study and Directed Research Form  prior to the semester or sub-term the student will be taking the course. Once the form is submitted it will be sent to the department chair, followed by the dean, and lastly the Office of the Provost for approval. If all three parties approve, the request will be sent to the Registrar’s office to create the approved course and proceed with registration, provided there are no holds or errors that prevent it. Once the course is registered, all standard registration policies will apply.

Students are responsible to verify their registrations are degree-required. If all degree requirements have been met, the student's degree will be conferred.

Students should contact the academic department that oversees their degree program to determine whether completing a course via an independent study or directed research would be the best option for them.

More information can be found at the following link:  https://www.liberty.edu/registrar/independent-study-directed-research-courses/ .

Course Audits

Students who wish to audit an online course may do so for a fee (see Expenses and Financial Policy section). Audit fees are not covered in block-rate tuition, and audited courses will not be used to determine full- or part-time status. Auditors will not be expected to take quizzes or examinations. A grade of AU will be recorded on the auditor’s permanent record.

Audited courses will not count toward graduation requirements.

Resident Students

Course audits may not be added via the Course Registration Tool, but must be requested in person at the Registrar’s Office. Requests to audit a residential course will only be accepted during add/drop week (or the week before the start of a summer term for summer courses). Audit requests for residential courses will be processed and added on the last day of the add/drop period, pending seat availability. A student wishing to change from credit to audit status for a course may only do so until the last day of the add/drop period. Requests to change to or from audit status after the add/drop period will be denied. Lecture-only courses may be audited. Courses considered lecture/lab, labs, private instruction, etc. may not be audited.

Online Students

Course audits may not be added via the Course Registration Tool, but must be requested by emailing the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] . Requests to audit an online course will only be accepted during the registration timeframes before a term starts.  Audit requests for online courses will be processed and added, pending availability. A student wishing to change from credit to audit status for a course may only do so until the last day of the registration deadline. Requests to change to or from audit status after the registration deadline will be denied.  Courses considered lecture/lab, labs, private instruction, etc. may not be audited.

Course Substitutions

A Course Substitution request may be made when a student wishes to substitute one course for another required course when a clear relationship exists between the two. This request may also be used when an academic department approves a complete replacement for a Liberty course requirement. Students requesting these exceptions must submit a “Course Substitution Request” through the Transfer Suite portal for review. Approval of the course substitution is under the oversight of the Registrar’s Office and the academic department presiding over the required course. Please note that an approved substitution will apply toward the degree requirement(s), but will not change the course number on the student’s transcript. Changing programs or breaking enrollment may invalidate the request.

Dropping/Adding/Withdrawing from Courses

Changes are discouraged after a student and advisor have arranged the student’s schedule for the semester.

Residential students may add and drop courses through Add/Drop Week. After Add/Drop Week, residential students can pursue withdrawals for courses that they have attended. In order to withdraw from a course, the course must be active based on the published dates of the course. Residential students should be aware of the residential withdrawal deadline that is published in the academic calendar. This deadline specifically applies to residential students in residential courses as defined by the University.

“W” grades are not used in calculating a GPA. Course withdrawals with grades of “W” are used in determining a student’s academic load for the semester, upon which tuition charges are based. The student will be responsible for the tuition and fees for the course.

No course can be added after the first week of classes without approval from the instructor or a department representative, and the Registrar’s Office.

Exceptions to these deadlines may be granted by the Registrar in unusual circumstances, such as extreme illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control. If a student is unable to withdraw for a specific reason (e.g., death, incapacitation, incarceration, hospitalization, etc.) an administrative grade change to “W” may be approved by the Registrar’s Office.

No course is considered officially added or dropped until a request has been made to the Registrar’s Office, or the student makes the adjustment through the Course Registration Tool. Some requests may require official approval from the academic department.

Students who do not attend their intensive(s), will be dropped from the course roster. An intensive may be dropped without a grade or a tuition charge prior to the start date of the course. Class attendance is defined, but is not limited to, any submission of an assignment that can receive a grade (in Learning Management System or disparate system), initiating contact with the professor regarding a question(s) related to the academic subject studied in the course, or physically attending a class where there is an opportunity for direct interaction between the instructor and students within the enrollment dates of the course. If the student has attended, he or she must withdraw from the intensive(s) and will be liable for tuition and fees. Please note that while students are given access to their courses in advance of the start date to allow for an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the course, assignments will not be accepted until the start date of the course. Students should not submit any assignments until after the current sub-term begins.

Remember: Any change in status (e.g., from full-time to part-time, etc.) may cause the reduction or cancellation of your financial aid award. In other words, your out-of-pocket expenses may increase.

Illinois Residents

Withdrawals for students with Illinois residency status suffering documented significant financial or physical hardship will be processed in accordance with the standard withdrawal refund schedule outlined in the academic catalog under the respective “Expenses & Financial Policy” sections. LU Student Accounts will waive the $50 withdrawal fee for all physical/financial withdrawal students with an Illinois address to the extent required by applicable law. Students dissatisfied with the result of the University’s decision regarding withdrawals may submit an appeal, accompanied by supporting physical or financial hardship documentation or information to the University Ombudsman (residential students) or the Liberty University Online Student Advocate Office (online students) via the student complaint form (Beacon).

Resident Students Taking Online Classes

A cumulative Liberty GPA of 2.00 or higher is needed before a residential student may register for an online course. Note: Residential courses that are available to resident students as either a hybrid or in a strictly online format do not fall under these restrictions. Resident students taking online courses will be charged resident tuition.

Withdrawal from Liberty University

Students withdrawing from the University during the semester must meet with a Professional Advisor in CASAS for exit counseling. In order to formally request the withdrawal, the student must request the withdrawal through their Liberty University e-mail address to the Advising office or the student can go through the withdrawal process while meeting with an Advisor. The student’s official withdrawal date is the date they begin the withdrawal process by notifying a Professional Advisor in CASAS of his/her intent to withdraw.

Students seeking removal from courses before the semester begins must only contact a Professional Advisor in CASAS in order to initiate the enrollment termination process.

Any student who withdraws from the University during the first eight weeks of classes will receive a pro-rated tuition charge. (See Expenses and Financial Policy Information: Official Withdrawal Policy section). This is in effect even if the student drops classes in such a way as to go below full-time status during add/drop week.

If a student withdraws from all classes in a term, the student has officially withdrawn from the University. Financial Aid Recipients are subject to the Title IV withdrawal calculation.

An expulsion resulting from violation of the disciplinary system will result in an administrative withdrawal. A grade of W will be recorded in all courses for which the individual is officially registered but has not yet completed.

A $50 fee will be charged for the processing of an official, unofficial, or administrative withdrawal. This fee will be deducted from any refund due on the student’s account or he/she will be responsible for payment of this fee.

Unofficial Withdrawals

In accordance with Title IV regulations which require that universities have a mechanism in place for determining whether or not a student who began a course and received or could have received a disbursement of Title IV funds unofficially withdrew, the University has established a procedure for students enrolled in residential courses. This procedure is used to determine if students are progressing toward the completion of their courses. The full policy statement and procedures are published in the  Policy Directory .

Definition of Attendance

Regular attendance in residential courses is expected throughout the length of the term. The U.S. Department of Education requires that every university monitor the attendance of their students. The full policy statement and procedures are published in the  Policy Directory .

Unofficial Withdrawal for Non-Attendance Appeal Process

Students who receive a grade of "FN" may appeal to their professor to have the grade removed to resume work in the course. All professors have the right to approve or deny FN appeals at their own discretion. The full policy statement and procedures are published in the Policy Directory .

Undergraduate Repeat Policy

The Liberty University Undergraduate Repeat Policy is designed to assist undergraduate students in raising their cumulative grade point average by repeating courses in which they previously performed unsatisfactorily and by removing the previous grade from the GPA calculation. The Undergraduate Repeat Policy is applied for degree-seeking, special (aka non-degree-seeking), and certificate-seeking students.

Undergraduate students are subject to the following conditions:

  • When an undergraduate course is successfully repeated 1 , the Undergraduate Repeat Policy will automatically be applied, all earned grades will remain visible on the student’s permanent record, and the highest grade earned will be the only grade to count toward the student’s GPA. The Registrar’s Office will automatically apply the Undergraduate Repeat Policy at the end of each semester 2 , including the summer semester, to all eligible courses.
  • On the student’s transcript, the letter “E” will follow the lower grade(s) to indicate that the grade has been “excluded” from the GPA. The letter “I” will follow the higher grade to indicate that the grade has been “included” in the student’s GPA. The grades which have been excluded from the GPA calculation will not count toward GPA hours or hours earned, but will remain on the student’s record as attempted hours. Consultation by the student with the Financial Aid office may be needed to determine how the Repeat Policy will affect the student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress.
  • There is no limit on the number of different courses or retakes in which the Undergraduate Repeat Policy may be applied. However, there may be a limited number of times that Federal Financial Aid will pay for a course taken and passed (grade of “D” or higher). It would be wise to consult with a Financial Aid counselor if there are any questions about this.
  • The Undergraduate Repeat Policy will only be used on Liberty University courses that have been repeated at Liberty University. No transfer credit or credit earned though institutional or standardized testing may be used in the Undergraduate Repeat Policy.
  • The Undergraduate Repeat Policy will only be applied when the same course number/title is retaken, unless there has been a university approved course number/title change and the department confirms that the courses are the same. Course replacements/substitutions are not eligible for the Undergraduate Repeat Policy.
  • Undergraduate courses in which a grade of B, C, D, F, FN, P, NP was awarded are  eligible  for the Undergraduate Repeat Policy. Courses which are  not eligible  for the Undergraduate Repeat Policy are: zero-credit courses, CSERs, and courses with grades of AU (audit), I, M, Q, R, W, WF, X, and Z, or those courses failed due to academic dishonesty. Also, courses that are designed as repeatable courses within certain majors will not have the Undergraduate Repeat Policy applied automatically.
  • Activation of the Undergraduate Repeat Policy for a prior semester will not affect the academic standing or dean’s list award for that semester. Academic standing or dean’s list in a prior semester can only be changed as a result of an approved grade change.
  • Once a student has a conferred degree, the Undergraduate Repeat Policy may not be used on a course taken prior to degree conferral to improve the cumulative GPA which was recorded at the time of degree conferral. The repeat of a course after degree conferral could, however, be used to improve the student’s overall Undergraduate GPA at Liberty.

Final grade has been earned and posted

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Academic Standing

Warning/probation/suspension/dismissal.

Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing in order to remain at Liberty. Satisfactory academic standing for students enrolled in an undergraduate programs is:

Academic Standing is calculated at the end of each Fall and Spring term, or upon completion of all courses within those terms, and is based on the student's cumulative GPA.  At the discretion of the Registrar’s Office, a student may have his/her standing updated to good standing after completion of all courses in the Summer term. When academic standing is updated, students on Academic Warning, Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal will be sent a notification by the Registrar’s Office. 

Any University organization that has students who represent Liberty University in activities that involve student traveling (exclusive of one-time missions exposure trips) must first provide a list of students on the team to the Registrar to verify if the students are in good academic standing. Students who are not in good academic standing are prohibited from traveling.

Academic Warning

Resident  students failing to attain and maintain the minimum GPA required are placed on Academic Warning . During the next term, these students are limited to a 12-14-semester-hour course load, are required to take ASCS 101 Theory for Academic Success (1 c.h.) or ASCS 105 Accountability for Academic Success (1 c.h.) , and may not represent the University on any team without approval from the appropriate committee. A student may not drop or withdraw from the ASCS course without permission from the Academic Success Center.

Online students failing to attain and maintain the minimum GPA required are placed on  Academic   Warning . During the next term, these students should plan to limit enrollment to a 13-semester-hour course load and may be required to take  ASCS 101  Theory for Academic Success (1 c.h.) .

Academic Probation

At the end of the term on Academic Warning, students who fail to raise their cumulative GPA to the required academic level (see above) are placed on Academic Probation .

Additionally, students who are enrolled full-time and fail all courses will be placed on Academic Probation , unless they were previously on Academic Probation or Academic Suspension. Students who are enrolled full-time and fail all courses while on Academic Probation or Suspension will progress to the next academic standing level.

Resident students on Academic Probation are required to sign an academic plan from CASAS indicating the grades necessary to remove Probation status. During the next term of attendance, undergraduate students are limited to a 12-14-semester-hour course load, are required to take ASCS 101 Theory for Academic Success (1 c.h.) or ASCS 105 Accountability for Academic Success (1 c.h.) , and may not represent the University on any team without approval from the appropriate committee. A student may not drop or withdraw from the ASCS course without permission from the Academic Success Center.

Online students on Academic Probation  should plan to limit enrollment to a 13-semester-hour course load during the next term of attendance and may be required to take  ASCS 101  Theory for Academic Success (1 c.h.) .

Academic Suspension

At the end of the term on Academic Probation, students who fail to raise their cumulative GPA to the required academic level (see above) are placed on  Academic Suspension . Students who desire to return to Liberty in the future must appeal to the Registrar’s Office in writing through the designated portal. Students should not expect automatic readmission after serving a period of Suspension.

For Resident students whose appeals to return are approved, the Registrar’s Office/CASAS will determine a plan that will prepare the students for a successful re-entry to Liberty. These students are required to sign an academic plan indicating the grades necessary to remove the Academic Suspension status. During the next term of attendance, these students are limited to a 12-14-semester-hour course load, are required to take  ASCS 101  Theory for Academic Success (1 c.h.) or  ASCS 105  Accountability for Academic Success (1 c.h.) and may not represent the University on any team without approval from the appropriate committee. A student may not drop or withdraw from the ASCS course without permission from the Academic Success Center.

For Online students whose appeals to return are approved, the Registrar’s Office will review the appeal, and if it is approved, an Academic Contract will be formulated. The student must agree in writing to abide by the terms of the contract before being permitted to register for courses. If a student is a re-applicant to Liberty University Online, the student must agree in writing to abide by the terms of the contract prior to being approved for re-admission.

If any Resident or Online student is denied to return under a contract, he/she will not be permitted to submit a new appeal until he/she has been away from Liberty for a minimum of two academic years.

Academic Dismissal

Students who are readmitted to Liberty after serving a period of suspension and who fail to raise their cumulative GPA to the required academic level (see above) by the end of the term will be Academically Dismissed and will not be allowed to appeal to return to Liberty until a period of at least two academic years has passed.

Academic Amnesty

Approval for readmission under Academic Amnesty must be granted by the Office of the Provost. In order to qualify for Academic Amnesty, a student must have been academically suspended or academically dismissed from the University, as well as must satisfy the subsequent guidelines for readmission.

  • Not enrolled at the University for a period of two (2) years. For example, if the student’s last enrollment was in the Fall 2023 term, he/she would not be eligible to appeal for Academic Amnesty until after the Fall 2025 term.
  • the reason for the request, and
  • efforts made to improve during absence from Liberty.  
  • Corroboration may be requested of the student (e.g., transcripts from other institutions, certificates, awards, etc.).
  • Students who were Academically Dismissed because of academic dishonesty are not eligible for Academic Amnesty.

The Registrar’s Office, upon receiving the written request, must receive approval from Community Life, Student Financial Services, and the Office of the Provost before readmission will be granted.

If approved for Academic Amnesty, the student will be readmitted under the following provisions:

  • Previously earned grades of “A,” “B,” and “C” will remain on the student’s record and will calculate into his or her GPA. As determined by the Office of the Provost, grades of “D” and “F” are revised to “Q.”
  • Students who have been granted Academic Amnesty are not eligible for graduation honors.
  • If any prior certificate or degree has been awarded through Liberty University, grades earned during that time period cannot be excluded when Academic Amnesty is applied. All grades earned toward a previously awarded certificate or conferred degree will remain on the student’s transcript.
  • All previously assigned academic standings will not change and will remain part of the student’s academic records for the respective terms for which they were earned.
  • If, after the first term of enrollment following readmission under Academic Amnesty, the student’s cumulative GPA falls below the minimum required for good academic standing in the student’s degree program, the student will be Academically Dismissed, and will not be permitted to submit any further appeals for permission to continue his/her studies through Liberty University.

The Liberty Way | Student Honor Code

Liberty University's student honor code, known as The Liberty Way, is a set of guidelines governing academic and personal conduct, reflecting the institution's commitment to Christian values. It encompasses expectations for academic performance and community standards aligned with biblical principles. The code outlines disciplinary actions for violations, ranging from warnings to expulsion. The university provides appeal processes, allowing students to seek reconsideration of disciplinary actions. For the latest and most detailed information, please refer to the official Liberty University website .

Incompletes

Students who are unable to complete coursework by the last day of class due to unavoidable circumstances such as personal illness/injury or family emergencies may appeal to their instructor for a temporary course grade of “I” (Incomplete). The authority for the decision to grant an incomplete completely lies with the instructor. Denial of the request for an incomplete may include, but is not limited to, the student’s inability to earn a passing grade with completion of the remaining requirements, as well as an insufficient reason for the request. Students must initiate the request for an incomplete directly to the instructor by the last day of class (before the final exam period for residential classes).

The instructor will establish a new deadline for the completion of the remaining coursework, based on the circumstances. The instructor may grant up to two weeks beyond the last day of the term (or sub-term for Liberty University Online courses) for non-medical circumstances and up to four weeks beyond the last day of the term (or sub-term for Liberty University Online courses) for personal medical circumstances.

For extreme personal medical circumstances, a maximum of eight weeks for Liberty University Online courses and 16 weeks for residential courses may be given as long as sufficient medical documentation (from a medical professional) is presented along with the request. However, while the decision to grant an extended incomplete remains with the instructor, the request and medical documentation needs to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. The instructor will be responsible to communicate the remaining requirements, as well as the extended deadline, to the student.

The instructor will post a final grade within two weeks from the deadline established for the incomplete. If a final grade is not posted within two weeks of the deadline, a grade of “F” will be posted by the Registrar’s Office. A grade of “I” can be changed to a withdrawal as long as the withdrawal is requested by the student within official course dates.

The GPA is unaffected by the incomplete until a final grade is posted after the deadline. However, grades of “I” will count as hours attempted and not completed and will negatively affect a student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Note:  For undergraduate students in the School of Aeronautics, Incompletes for Online flight courses are subject to the Incomplete Policy outlined in the most current revision of the Flight Training Affiliate Student Handbook.

Military Incompletes

Military service members are eligible for a military incomplete, for coursework that they are unable to complete on time, due to deployments, extended cruises, unit operational tempo, or other duty-related extenuating circumstances. To obtain an incomplete, a military student must send either a current copy of official military orders (as proof of professional conflict during enrollment in the course) or a signed letter on official letterhead from the student’s commander or supervisor. Incomplete requests and supporting documents should be emailed to the professor. Please Note: Incompletes must be secured no later than 2 weeks prior to the course end date. 

Extensions may be requested from the professor and students may be granted up to 4 weeks in extreme circumstances but should typically remain in a 2-3 week time-frame to stay within compliance for grade reporting policies with the Department of Defense. Students can request a military withdrawal only up to the original end date of the course. Once the original end date of the course has passed, students will not be able to request a withdrawal for any reason. Professors should use discernment when reviewing military documentation to avoid awarding an incomplete to a student who will not feasibly be able to complete the course.  Military students should notify their military education office of a course incomplete if they are using Tuition Assistance. 

The Office of Military Affairs is available to help professors review military orders, as needed, phone: (434) 592-5990, fax: (434) 455-1287, email: [email protected] .

Grading Policies and Procedures

Liberty University Faculty members, both residential and online, must submit final grades for all students to the Registrar at the end of each term. Faculty teaching residential and online courses should have grades submitted to the Registrar one week after the end of each semester. Liberty University Faculty members, both residential and online, are urged to promptly complete and submit final course grades. Confidentiality of student grades falls under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. Please see the FERPA section and policies for more information.

Grading Scales

Liberty University incorporates a standardized 1,000-point system across all undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The undergraduate programs utilize a 100-point scale, and the graduate and doctoral programs utilize an 80-point scale to differentiate between letter grades. The grading scale will be posted within the syllabus for each course.  Students are encouraged to review the syllabus for each course individually to verify the grade scale.

Undergraduate Grading Scale (100-point scale)

Recording of grades.

All grades will be recorded in the Registrar’s Office as reported by the instructors in charge of the various courses. Requests for grade changes may be submitted in writing only by the instructor.

Any extra credit assignments that are a part of the instructor’s syllabus must be completed prior to the final exam for the course. A student may not submit assignments for extra credit after the semester has ended and a final exam has been given.

Grade Appeals

Liberty encourages students to have open and respectful communication with their instructors to resolve any concerns regarding individual course assignment grades and/or the final grade for the course.

Criteria for Appeal:

Students may appeal a final grade within 30 days of the end of the class. Only final posted grades may be appealed. Individual assignment grades may not be appealed under this Policy. Questions regarding individual assignment grades should be directed to the instructor.

Appeals are accepted for review only on one or more of the following three ground(s):

  • When the final grade assigned does not comport with the published grading rubrics for the course assignments
  • When the final grade assigned conflicts with written communication (e.g., email, announcements, etc.)
  • When there is a calculation error on an assignment, leading to an incorrect final grade

Appeals, other than those asserted on one or more of the ground(s) above, will not be reviewed. The student must provide written documentation that supports his/her specified ground(s) for appeal. Documentation may be in the form of email correspondence, graded assignments, proof of timely submission, etc. After submitting the appeal, if additional information is needed to process the appeal, the student will be notified via the complaint/appeal portal.  If the student does not respond to the request for additional information, the appeal will be denied. 

Appeal Process:

A student dissatisfied with his/her final grade should first seek to resolve the situation with the instructor. However, if the student wishes to appeal the final grade under this Policy, the student must follow the process outlined below:

  • Within 30 calendar days of the end of the class, the student may submit a written appeal that will be reviewed by the Program Director/Chair (or designated reviewer). The student should submit his/her appeal through the grade appeal form found on the Beacon complaint/appeal portal ( www.liberty.edu/beacon ). The student must include the information required above, including the ground(s) for the appeal and documentation supporting the claimed ground(s). The instructor will also be notified of the appeal and will be able to provide pertinent documentation, prior to the Program Director/Chair (or designated reviewer) rendering his/her decision. The Program Director/Chair (or designated reviewer) will have 7 days to review the appeal from the time of submission. When the review is complete, the student will be notified of the decision via his/her Liberty Webmail and the appeal portal.
  • If the student is dissatisfied with the Program Director/Chair’s (or designated reviewer’s) decision and the student has additional support for his/her appeal, the student may re-appeal (second-level appeal) to the Associate Dean (or designated reviewer) through the appeal portal after receiving the decision of the Program Director/Chair (or designated reviewer). The student’s written re-appeal and additional supporting documentation must be submitted within 7 days of the Program Director/Chair’s (or designated reviewer’s) decision. The Associate Dean (or designated reviewer) will review the student's re-appeal, as well as any information provided by the instructor. The Associate Dean (or designated reviewer) will have 7 days to review the re-appeal from the time of submission. When the review is complete, the student will be notified of the re-appeal decision via his/her Liberty Webmail and the appeal portal.
  • If the student is dissatisfied with second-level appeal decision and has additional support for his/her appeal, the student may re-appeal (third level appeal) to the Dean (or designated reviewer), through the appeal portal after receiving the decision of the Associate Dean (or designated reviewer). This written re-appeal and additional supporting documentation must be submitted within 7 days of the Associate Dean’s (or designated reviewer’s) decision. The Dean (or designated reviewer) will review the student's re-appeal, as well as any information provided by the instructor. The Dean (or designated reviewer) will have 7 days from the time of submission to review the re-appeal. When the review is complete, the student will be notified of the decision via his/her Liberty Webmail and the appeal portal. The Dean’s (or designated reviewer’s) decision on a third level appeal is final.

Grade appeals that are submitted using the student complaint form will be converted to the grade appeal form and reviewed according to this Policy.

Appealing an approved decision within the published timeframe may require use of the student complaint form.

The following are not able to be appealed through the grade appeal Policy/Process:

  • Appeals of grades of FN, NF, W, I, IP, R, Q, P, or A. 
  • Academic misconduct appeals.  For information about how to submit an academic misconduct appeal, see https://www.liberty.edu/students/community-life/academic-misconduct/
  • Potential Scrivener’s Errors (e.g., typographical) identified outside of the 30-day appeal period. For information about reporting a potential Scrivener’s Error, see www.liberty.edu/ferpa/

Academic Transcripts

Official transcripts are made only at the request of the student. Official transcripts may be withheld until the student has met all his/her financial obligations to Liberty University. (Students who reside in the following states are excluded from this policy: California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, New York, and Washington.)

Official transcripts are not released directly to the student. Requests for transcripts are to be made directly to the Registrar’s Office. There is a $10.00 fee for one transcript. Additional transcript requests made at the same time are $1.00 each.  Transcript requests may be made at the following link:  Transcript Information | Registrar | Liberty University .

Dual Enrollment

Undergraduate students may enroll in master’s-level courses during the semester in which they have nine or fewer semester hours remaining to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Students must meet the cumulative GPA requirement for admission in good standing into a graduate program to be eligible to register under dual enrollment for that program.

Students may be dually enrolled for a maximum of two semesters and may enroll for a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate course work. 

Non-Liberty University undergraduate students must send in their Graduate admission application, official transcripts, and a letter from their current Registrar’s Office indicating their current Grade Point Average, the specific degree they are pursuing, the estimated date of graduation, and the number of remaining credit hours for degree completion. Once these documents have been received by the Office of Graduate Admissions, the student must contact the Liberty University Registrar's Office to request approval for dual enrollment.

Currently enrolled Liberty University undergraduate students do not need to send in an application; they must submit a request via the Dual Enrollment Request Form .

For information concerning how dual enrollment impacts tuition rates and financial aid eligibility, visit the following links: 

  • Student Financial Services > Eligibility & Enrollment for Aid

Policy Directory > Enrollment Levels and Types

Dual enrollment is not available to the following students:

  • Students already enrolled at the Graduate level and pursuing either a Graduate degree or a Graduate Certificate.
  • Students who are pursuing an Associate degree.
  • Students pursuing an undergraduate Certificate.
  • Students who plan to pursue a Graduate Certificate rather than a Graduate degree.

FERPA – Privacy of Student Records: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Students attending, or who have attended, Liberty University are given certain rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended (20 U.S.C. 1232g) and Rules of the Department of Education (34 C.F.R. Part 99) implementing this Act.

Additional information and University policies regarding the protection of student records are published online at http://www.liberty.edu/ferpa .

Graduation Honors

Honors for graduation will be determined by the cumulative grade point average earned at Liberty. Bachelor’s degree students who have earned 60 or more hours at Liberty must meet the following GPA standards to earn the corresponding academic distinction:

Those who have earned less than 60 hours at Liberty must meet the following GPA standards:

The specific honor calculated on or around April 1 of the student’s graduation year will be printed in the Commencement program, and the student will wear that particular honor cord. The final cumulative GPA will be determined after all grades have been recorded and that final cumulative GPA will determine the specific honor that will be printed on the diploma and transcript. Cumulative GPA is calculated to the hundredths place, and is not rounded.

Associate degree students who have a 3.50 cumulative GPA will receive honors at Commencement. Graduation honors are not applicable to certificate-seeking students.

Residential students only:   To receive the distinction of graduating with honors in the University Honors Program, a student must meet the following requirements, in addition to those mentioned above:

  • Must complete a minimum of 36 hours in honors courses, if the student entered the Honors Program at the beginning of his freshman year. Of these 36 hours, 24 hours are to be taken in the honors sections of General Education courses; 9 have to be taken within the major; and
  • Must enroll in HONR 495 Senior Honors Thesis (3 c.h.) and complete a 25-page senior honors thesis in the student’s major field of study.

Residential students graduating in the Honors Program wear a gold medallion during commencement.

Certificate Completion Requirements

All matriculated students, whether Resident or Liberty University Online, must meet the same academic requirements for certificate completion. Certificate-seeking students must have all of the following requirements successfully completed before being considered candidates for the awarding of a certificate.

  • The undergraduate certificate requires a minimum of 18 semester hours. Each program differs; therefore, the student must follow the certificate requirements carefully.
  • Each undergraduate certificate program requires a minimum GPA of 2.00.
  • To satisfy the requirements for the fields of study, only final grades of C or above, in all certificate courses, will apply towards successful certificate completion.
  • Students who return to Liberty to complete a second certificate at the undergraduate level must have at least 3 credit hours remaining and must take a minimum of 3 additional hours of coursework at Liberty to qualify for a second certificate.
  • A minimum of 25% of the semester hours of the certificate coursework must be completed at Liberty.
  • Graduate or Doctoral credit may not be applied to an undergraduate certificate.
  • A Certificate Completion Application must be filled out at the beginning of the final semester before the certificate can be awarded.
  • Changes to the certificate will not be permitted once the student is in final courses for the current semester and the Certificate Completion Application is on file.
  • The Registrar’s Office will process the conferral of a certificate once all certificate requirements have been met, including the minimum GPA requirement and certificate completion application. If students wish to take further non-applicable coursework, they must do so under a new application.*                                                                                                  *If previously completed courses (regardless of academic level) may complete requirements for a student’s current certificate, they will be applied to the certificate completion requirements where applicable.

Graduation Requirements

Undergraduate students must meet all requirements listed below and must have all courses in the General Education core and in the declared major(s) and minor(s) completed before being considered candidates for graduation.

  • The bachelor’s degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credit hours. (Certain majors require more than 120 credit hours.) Of these total hours, a specified number of upper-level (300-400) courses must be completed with the minimum number being 30 credit hours. Each program differs; therefore, the student must follow the degree requirements carefully. The associate's degree requires a minimum of 60 credit hours. (Certain majors require more than 60 hours.)
  • All Christian/Community Service (CSER) requirements must be satisfied before a degree will be awarded.
  • Each undergraduate degree program consists of designated General Education/Foundational Skills requirements, major requirements, and in most cases, free electives. Free electives may be taken from the undergraduate courses offered in any department.
  • A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher, unless otherwise specified in a particular major or minor, is required for graduation.
  • To satisfy the requirements for the major and minor fields of study, only grades of C or above in upper-level courses may be included. Certain majors require a grade of C or better in all major courses. (Certain programs may require a grade of C or better for additional courses; this will be noted on the Degree Completion Plan.)
  • At least 25% of the credit hours required for the bachelor’s degree  must be completed at Liberty. At least 25% of the credit hours in the major and minor must be completed at Liberty, unless otherwise specified within the degree or minor requirements.  At least 25% of the credit hours required for the associate’s degree  must be completed at Liberty and at least 25% of the credit hours in the major component of the Associate’s degree must be completed at Liberty.
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application
  • Technology Competency
  • Graduate or Doctoral credit may not be applied to an undergraduate degree, unless required as part of a dual-degree program.
  • Changes to the major(s) or minor(s) will not be permitted once the student is in final courses for the current semester and the Degree Completion Application is on file.
  • Students seeking a double major, multiple cognates, or a dual degree are required to complete all requirements for both majors/degrees and all cognates before their degree will be conferred.
  •  The Registrar’s Office will process the conferral of a degree once all degree requirements have been met, including the minimum GPA requirement and Degree Completion Application. Students wishing to take further non-applicable coursework must do so under a new application. Note:  If previously completed courses (regardless of academic level) may complete requirements for a student’s current degree, they will be applied to the graduation requirements where applicable.

Graduation Checklist

After the matriculated bachelor’s degree candidate has completed approximately 90 hours toward graduation, the Academic Evaluators in the Registrar’s Office will evaluate the academic and Christian/Community Service record using the transcript and any approved exceptions to the program which might have been placed in the file.

The associate’s degree student will be evaluated after completing 30 hours toward graduation.

Every attempt will be made to keep students informed of curricular changes so that time is given for correcting any deficiencies prior to graduation.

Students are also encouraged to utilize the DCP Audit on ASIST in order to determine which requirements may still be outstanding.

Students who break enrollment will be required to follow the degree requirements in effect at the time of re-entry to the University.

Graduation Approval

All candidates for graduation must be approved by the faculty and the Board of Trustees. Conditions such as transfer credit and incomplete grades should be removed by the beginning of the candidate’s last semester.

Graduation Ceremony

Degrees are granted throughout the academic school year. All candidates for degrees may participate in the annual graduation exercises which take place in May.

Time Limits for Degree Completion

Students pursuing a certificate must complete the certificate requirements within three (3) years of the date of matriculation.

Students pursuing an associate’s degree must complete the degree requirements within seven (7) years of the date of matriculation.

Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the degree requirement within 10 years of the date of matriculation.

Any student who does not complete coursework within the permissible time limit for any reason, including discontinued enrollment, must reapply for readmission and will be subject to the requirements of the Catalog and Degree/Certificate Completion Plan (DCP/CCP) in effect at the time of his/her readmission.

Break in Enrollment

A break in enrollment occurs when the student fails to matriculate in at least one course during a fall or spring semester. Students who break enrollment must apply for readmission and will be subject to the requirements of the Catalog and degree requirements in effect at the time of their readmission.

Any military students wishing to be readmitted who broke enrollment due to deployment must contact the Office of Military Affairs.

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This can be found near the end of the course catalog in the Academic Information and University Policies section.

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  9. Guidance on late submission

    It sets out the University's policy on the process of submission and sets out the penalties associated with late submission. Updates were also made to the Policy in February 2019 for implementation from September 2019. As noted in paragraph 4.5 of the Policy, there is a standard University penalty for all work that is submitted late.

  10. PDF Policy: Late Assignment Submissions

    Policy: Late Assignment Submissions PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to outline the requirements and expectations related to the late submission of papers and assignments. This policy also articulates the expectations around missed quizzes. ... University of Lethbridge, and within agreements established with practice partner organizations. If

  11. Submitting Assignments & Late Policy

    The penalty for unexcused late assignments will be determined by the following scale: For each day or part thereof late, the instructor will reduce the assigned grade by one- third of a letter; e.g., "A" to "A-," "B+" to "B." Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are excluded from the reckoning. The above policy should be considered ...

  12. PDF New York University University Policies

    Assignment Extension. If the Faculty's or Administrator's assignment is extended and they remain in the host country beyond 12 months, NYU may transition the Faculty or Administrator from provisions associated with NYU's Short-term Global Assignment Policy to provisions under NYU's Global Long-term Assignment Policy.

  13. Late/Make-up Work Policy

    An assignment submitted 24 hours of the due date will only be eligible for 80% of the maximum number of point allotted. Assignments submitted more than 24 hours after the due date will not be accepted.

  14. Sample Late Policy

    Work submitted after two days past the original due date will not be accepted and will receive a zero. Assignment grades will be posted in the grade book within 5 days after the assignment due date. If a grade is not posted, then the assignment was missing in the appropriate dropbox folder.

  15. Academic Policies & Procedures

    Academic Policies & Procedures Weekly Schedule Online: The electronic class week begins on Tuesday (Day 1) and ends on Monday (Day 7). For example, when an assignment is due on Day 5, it must be posted no later than 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time year-round (M.S.T.) on Saturday of that week.

  16. Academic Policies and Procedures

    Credit Hour Policy. This policy defines a credit hour in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. This policy describes the relationship between instructional contact hours and credit awards, as well as defines engaged academic time. Post University offers a variety of learning modalities including Main Campus semester-based ...

  17. Walden's Grading Policy

    For more information, see the Course Grading Scales section of this Walden University Student Handbook. For the specific grading policies and standards of each course, please review the course syllabus and any course assignment rubrics that may be included in the course materials. Late Assignments Undergraduate Student Work

  18. Important Franklin Policies

    Late assignments may be accepted but may receive a grade penalty. Please view the Submission & Return Policy in the Academic Bulletin to better understand the late assignment submission penalty. For more information regarding all Franklin policies, please reference our University Bulletin .

  19. The late work policy is your friend!

    Most of the time, students are penalized for submitting these assignments late, although it is not unheard of for a university professor to disregard an assignment entirely if it is submitted after the predetermined deadline.

  20. Academic Expectations Policies

    University policy and Colorado state law prohibit all forms of disruptive or obstructive behavior in a physical or virtual classroom or any action which would disrupt scheduled academic activity.

  21. Late Assignment Submission Policy

    NOTE: This is an archived site. From 1 January 2021 see the University marking and feedback procedure.. Late assignment submission policy Chief Examiners of Units taught by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences must ensure that a penalty for late submission of assessment items is applied consistently in all units taught by their school/department, according to the policy.

  22. Academic Information and Policies

    Late Assignment Policy for Residential Courses. Course assignment should be completed on time. If the student is unable to complete an assignment on time, then he or she must contact the instructor prior to the assignment due date. The full policy and procedures are published in the Policy Directory. Class Cancellation Policy

  23. What is Rasmussen's late policy? Can I turn in my assignments after

    What is Rasmussen's late policy? Can I turn in my assignments after they were due and still get credit? Answer Please refer to the Late Assignment Submission Policy located in the Course Catalog. This can be found near the end of the course catalog in the Academic Information and University Policies section.