2024-2025 Student Handbook

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An unsatisfactory grade within the meaning of these Rules and Regulations is defined as any grade of C- or lower. Receiving one or more unsatisfactory grades triggers specific consequences under Rule II(C), and students placed on academic probation after academic standing review are generally required to repeat any course in which they received an unsatisfactory grade. Grades of C and C+ are not unsatisfactory in this same sense, but are below the grade point average needed for good academic standing. An absence of unsatisfactory grades in a student’s academic record is not sufficient for good academic standing under Rule II(C)(1). The minimum grade point average required for good academic standing at the end of the first year of study (2.5000) falls between the grade point average corresponding to a C+ and B-. No credit is awarded for a course in which a student receives a grade of F.

Once course grades are submitted by the instructor to the Academic Services Office they may not be altered (other than to correct a clerical error), and are not subject to appeal by students.

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Grades and Examinations

Course instructors may use a number of different assessment methods for grading the students in their classes, including use of quizzes, one or more assignments (papers, memos, drafting exercises, simulations, oral exercises or presentations), class participation, mid-term examination, final examination, or final paper. This also includes following a traditional approach by offering a three-hour examination given at the end of the semester. The instructor will notify the students of the grading method used.

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Class Rank

A student’s class rank is determined on the basis of the student’s weighted average, which is cumulated after the first year. Official class ranks are compiled only at the close of each academic year. However, unofficial class ranks are compiled after the fall semester for upperclass students. Only official class ranks may be recorded on a transcript.

Class rank will be recorded on the transcript for any student who requests it. For first-year students only, section rank will also be rec orded at the student’s option.

A first year student receiving fewer than 25 credit hours in the day division or fewer than 16 credit hours in the evening division will not receive a class rank. Without a class rank a student may not be eligible for certain honors including but not limited to some scholarships and honor board competitions. Students in the Accelerated JD program will receive an official class rank as second year students in their respective division at the conclusion of their third semester. Accelerated JD students may be ranked unofficially with first-year students at the conclusion of their third semester for the sole purpose of determining certain honors including but not limited to some scholarships, career opportunities and honor board competitions.

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Examination Numbers

Examination numbers are used in all examinations. Only those students who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the University will receive examination numbers. A student must take the courses and examinations for the section in which the student is enrolled.

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