Lincoln University Academic Policies

Policy	Department	Summary
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 Load	Academics	Classification of student course load
Classification of Students	Academics	Classification of students
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. Formal announcement of graduation is made and degrees are conferred at the close of the fall and spring semesters. A student completing graduation requirements is expected to participate in commencement activities unless excused in writing by the Office for the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least three weeks prior to Commencement. Only students who have fulfilled all requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises.
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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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 Load

Academics

Classification of student course load

Classification of Students

Academics

Classification of students

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. Formal announcement of graduation is made and degrees are conferred at the close of the fall and spring semesters. A student completing graduation requirements is expected to participate in commencement activities unless excused in writing by the Office for the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least three weeks prior to Commencement. Only students who have fulfilled all requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises.

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).