Academic Policies

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Academic Overload Academics Students seeking to carry an academic overload must receive approval from the appropriate administrators, as well as meet the required cumulative grade point average guidelines.
Advanced Registration Academics Before the end of each semester, students currently enrolled in classes may be able to register for the next semester. Detailed instructions are available prior to each Advanced Registration period.
Assignment of "I" and "X" Grades Academics A grade of incomplete "I" or "X" will be given if a student cannot complete portions of the necessary coursework or they have to miss the course final due to unusual circumstances.
Auditing Courses Academics Find out information about auditing courses and becoming a hearer. The course will receive no credit and will receive a grade of "H".
Change of Major Program Academics Find the information necessary to change your major. Obtain the proper forms and receive the correct signatures to get the request approved.
Change of Schedule Academics Any and all changes made to students class schedules must be done within the stipulated period of time during the Academic Calendar, up until the last day to register for classes. This includes adding, dropping and changing course sections.
Class Attendance Policy Academics Policy defining class attendance. An excused absence from class is determined by the instructor of record in consultation with the student involved. Should there be a case where instructor-student agreement cannot be reached, the request for an excuse may be appealed to the head of the department in which the course is offered (with the final appeal being made to the dean of the college). The ruling of the dean will be the final decision.
Classification of Student Course Load Academics Classification of student course load by freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.
Classification of Students Academics Classification of students: freshman, sophomore, junior and senior.
Conduct Academics A student is held fully responsible for any breach of generally recognized rules of good conduct. Any student whose character or conduct is deemed harmful to the best interests of the University is subject to dismissal at any time from any course, or from the University, irrespective of academic record.
Conference Courses Academics Guidelines for conference courses. A conference course is defined as an independent program of study for a 300- or 400-level course listed in the Lincoln University Undergraduate Bulletin, provided that such a course is not offered during the semester in question.
Course Numbers Academics Definition of course numbers.
Date of Bulletin for Satisfying Degree Requirements Academics The Lincoln University Undergraduate Bulletin contains the academic regulations and degree requirements of the University.
Filing for a Degree Academics Policy defines filing for a degree.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Academics A grade point average is the average number of grade points earned per semester hour attempted. GPA is calculated by determining the total number of grade points earned and dividing by the total number of semester hours attempted.
Grade Re-Evaluation Academics A student who has reasons which can be substantiated to request a grade change must meet with the instructor (or the appropriate department head if the instructor is no longer on campus) and request a re-evaluation of his/her performance in the class.
Grade Reports Academics Grades are reported twice each semester: after the first 8 weeks (mid-term) and at the end of a semester. Mid-term grades are not recorded on a student's permanent record. Though a deficiency grade of "D" may be reported at mid-term for academic enrichment courses, final grades for those courses are only "A," "B," "C," and "F."
Grading System Academics Defines Lincoln University grading system.
Graduation Academics A student may complete graduation requirements at the close of any semester or summer session. Learn more about requirements for graduation.
Honors Academics Defines Lincoln University Honors. The Dean's List is compiled at the close of each semester. It includes all full-time students earning a grade point average of 3.00 or above, excluding grades in those courses which do not carry credit toward graduation. A student who receives a grade of "I," "X," or "PR" will not be considered for the Dean's List for that term.
Incomplete Coursework Academics Policy defines incomplete coursework and steps to resolve.
MMACU Enrollment Option Academics An agreement among the six member institutions of the Mid-Missouri Associated Colleges and Universities (MMACU) permits Lincoln University students to enroll in courses at other institutions in the MMACU.
Obtaining Alternative College Credit Academics A student at Lincoln University may obtain credit through several means other than the traditional classroom/semester format. Read more about approved methods of obtaining alternative credit.
Penalties for Unsatisfactory Work Academics Students who are placed in pre-college-level courses will be required to adhere to specific participatory guidelines (required class attendance, extended class meetings, counseling/mentor sessions, etc.)
Placement Tests Academics Policy statement regarding English and Math placement tests for first-time freshmen.
Policy on Cheating Academics Cheating shall be defined as a student's unauthorized use of any materials, aids, information or assistance in doing any work required as part of a course. Read more about policy on cheating.
Repeated Courses Academics A student may repeat for a higher grade any course in which a "D" or "F" was earned, and must repeat a course in which a "PR" was earned. Only the highest grade earned will count in the GPA. A course in which a "B" or "C" is earned may not be retaken in order to achieve a higher grade. If a course is repeated, all grades obtained in that course remain in the student's transcript.
Requests for Transcripts Academics Transcript requests must be completed online through the National Student Clearinghouse. Please be aware that any request mailed to the Registrar's Office after December 1, 2018 will be returned to sender. Read more about where to request transcripts online.
Semester Hour Academics Students are awarded credit for coursework based on the Carnegie unit, a system measuring educational credit based on the number of classroom or direct faculty instruction and out-of-class student work per week during a semester term.
Student Complaint Procedure Academics Student complaint procedure
Student Privacy Act Academics Policy in accordance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Lincoln University has developed the following statements in regard to access to student records.
Summary Check of Degree Requirements Academics The student is responsible for consulting periodically throughout his/her academic career with a departmental advisor to verify that he/she is meeting both general education and degree requirements.
Transfer Courses Academics A student enrolled at Lincoln University desiring to earn credits at another institution of higher education as a University student and have those credits applied toward a degree at Lincoln University must seek the written approval of the Director of Admissions and Records and other appropriate University officials.
Withdrawal for Military Duty Academics A person who, in a special situation, is called to active duty in any branch of the military services of the United States while enrolled as a student of Lincoln University will be released from his/her academic responsibilities without penalty. Read more about options.
Withdrawal from the University Academics A student may withdraw from the University at any time before the last week of classes. The last day to withdraw is indicated in the Academic Calendar. A withdrawal is not official until filed with the Office of the Registrar. Failure to withdraw properly will result in an automatic "F" grade in the courses affected (see Academic Calendar for dates).
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