Calendar
The University of Mary operates on a 4-4-1 calendar, which divides the academic year into fall and spring semesters of 16 weeks each and an optional May Term. During a semester, the student generally enrolls in a program of four courses, each carrying four semester hours of credit. Such a program provides ample time for the student to pursue each subject in depth. During May Term, the student may enroll in a liberal arts course, engage in independent study, travel, or participate in an Area of Emphasis program. Alternative scheduling with five- to seven-week terms is utilized in some adult degree completion programs.
Class Attendance
Policy for class attendance is determined by individual faculty members. A student is responsible for any work missed and may be dropped from a class because of excessive absences upon request of the instructor and the approval of the vice president for academic affairs. If military deployment is eminent, refer to the policy below.
Final Examination
In the last week of the semester or term, final examinations are given at the times indicated on the published schedule. Students should arrange to complete exams during the published times. Students with three examinations on one day may request to take the last scheduled examination on another day. Such a request to reschedule must be presented to the instructor one week prior to the test day. The instructor will make arrangements for the student to be tested on another day.
Student Classification
Regular students are those who have been admitted with the expectation of becoming candidates for graduation. Special students are those who have been admitted for special programs in non-degree status. The classification of regular students is based on progress toward graduation as follows:
| Number of semester hours |
|
Class standing granted satisfactorily completed |
|
| Sophomore |
|
30 |
| Junior |
60 |
| Senior |
90 |
Rights of Access To and Privacy of Student Records
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the release of personally identifiable information, other than directory information, is made only upon written request of the student. The University of Mary defines the following as directory information:
- Name
- Local address and phone number
- Permanent address and phone number
- Full-time/part-time status
- Major field of study
- Dates of attendance
- Degree awarded
- Academic year
A student who does not wish to be included in the directory may obtain the necessary form from the Office of the Registrar. If a student receives an honor or recognition at the University of Mary, the Office of Public Affairs will routinely release the names of the student and his or her parents to the media unless requested not to do so.
A student, by appointment, may view his or her academic records in the Office of the Registrar.
Parents or guardians of students who are dependents have the same rights regarding information as the student.
For more information, contact Academic Affairs or e-mail: acaffair@umary.edu
Students who will be using military educational benefits with Montgomery GI Bill, please contact certifying official lonniep@umary.edu.
Students who will be using state military tuition assistance, contact cthorson@umary.edu.
Deployment Policy
A student who is called to active military duty should promptly notify the Office of the Registrar (written or orally) of his or her military orders, including the departure date, to begin the withdrawal process.
If the student withdraws before 75 percent of the semester has elapsed, the student will receive a full refund of tuition and fess without credit or grades being posted. A grade of "W" will be recorded on the student's transcript.
If the student withdraws after 75 percent of the semester has elapsed, the student will receive full credit with grades earned at the time of withdrawal. If a course relies on a final project and/or examination to determine satisfactory performance, no credit will be granted until all required work is completed.
Students taking online courses may continue to be enrolled in those classes if it is possible and Internet is accessible.
Students wanting to complete their courses via independent study may do so withe the consent of their instructor(s).
Students living in residence halls and/or with a meal contract will be refunded all remaining room and board costs.
The University of Mary will comply with the HEROES Act of 2003 to ensure that service members who are receiving federal student aid are not adversely affected because of their military status.
Revised: September 22, 2008
