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Quincy University, located in Quincy, IL

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Academic Policies & Procedures

Academic Policies & Procedures

Registration

Withdrawal from the University
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from the University must fill out an official withdrawal form, secure required signatures, and return the form to the Office of the Executive Vice President. A grade of “W” will be assigned through the eleventh week.

A student who stops attending a course(s) or the University without filing an official withdrawal will be given an “F” for each course on the transcript.

Also see "Class Attendance Protocol" and "Refunds: Tuition."

Full-time Students
The minimum course load required to maintain full-time status during the regular semester is 12 credit hours. Eighteen hours is considered the ordinary maximum; permission to exceed this limit must be sought from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Students admitted to the University enroll in classes through the Office of the University Registrar on the specific dates listed in the university calendar. All students must consult with their designated faculty advisor prior to registration for written approval to register for courses.

The normal course load for a full-time student varies from 15 to 18 credit hours. Approval for more than 18 hours must be sought from the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and an additional fee per credit hour is charged for each credit hour over 18.

A late registration fee may be charged to those who fail to register during the add/drop period at the beginning first six days of each semester.

No credit is granted for courses in which the student is not properly registered. Proper registration, including dropping and adding courses, is the personal responsibility of each student.

General Education Program
The General Education Program (GEP) at Quincy University provides the foundation for a liberal arts education. The GEP includes a "core" curriculum of 21 hours that is important in giving QU a special indentity; the GEP Core courses are those that particularly support our mission - providing students with a clear sense of ethical and spiritual identity, and strong communication skills - so students can work towards the "transformation of the world." Because students will take these Core courses during the years specified, the classes and conversations about them help provide a shared and continuing liberal arts experience. Courses marked by the asterisk are the "Core" and should be taken during the year specified. Because of the foundation nature of the classes, it is recommended that 100-level and 200-level courses in the GEP be completed before the end of the sophomore year, except for the fine arts courses, which can be taken at any time during the 4 years. Except for courses in the Core, students may take a higher numbered course to fulfill the general education requirement.

Signature Courses in the GEP:
The University Signature Courses, hours taken in theology and/or philosophy, are those courses that especially support our Franciscan mission. Two of these courses - Western Religious Traditions and Ethics - are included in the Core curriculum. Six additional hours consisting of Theology and a choice between Theology (TRS) and Philosophy (PHI) are also required.

Writing Across the Curriculum:
Because Quincy University is committed to graduating students who are capable writers, the General Education Program requires four designated "writing enriched" courses after completion of Composition and Texts I and II. One course is required in the degree major.

Technical Literacy in the GEP:
The University is also committed to graduating technologically litrate students. Students will be required to achieve minimum competency on a computer literacy test, or to take and pass an approved course offered either in the GEP or in their degree programs.

Application for Graduation
Candidates for a baccalaureate degree should file an Application for Graduation with the Office of the Registrar. May and August degree candidtates must file no later than midterm of the Fall Semester in the academic year in which they expect to graduate. December degree candidates must file no later than midterm of the prior Spring Semester. Failure to file an application on time mey result in a later graduation date. (additional application fees may apply). A non-refundable application fee will be charged when the application is filed.

Catalog Covering Graduation Requirements
The catalog governing graduation requirements may be the catalog current at the time the student enters the University or any subsequent catalog during period enrolled. If students interrupt their education, they will follow the catalog current at the time they are readmitted. See "Returning Student Readmission".

Withdrawal for Military Service
When a student is called to active military service during an academic term, it is the student's responsibility to notify the Registrar and to provide copies of the appropriate military orders.

A student called to active military service will be allowed a reasonable time to complete course requirements missed during his or her military duty. The student will receive a grade of "IN" (incomplete) if the absence extends through the end of the semester. When completion of the course requirements is impractical, the student may choose to withdraw from the course(s).

If no academic credit is received, all tuition and fees paid by the student, minus any financial aid that must be returned to the funding programs, will be applied to the semester during which the student returns. Room and board payments will be credited on a pro-rated basis.

Quantitative and Residency Requirements For Degrees
A. For the baccalaureate degree, a student must:

Complete satisfactorily a minimum of 124 semester hours of courses as described under graduation requirements below. This should include a minimum of 39 semester hours of upper-level (300-400) courses unless otherwise stated in this catalog.
Fulfill the requirements of the major or area of concentration as set forth under each academic program, including a minimum of 27 semester hours of courses at the 200-400 level in the major, 18 of which must be taken at QU.
Earn at least 30 semester hours in residency at Quincy University including 18 hours in the major or area of concentration.
Transfer students must earn a minimum of 56 semester hours from a 4-year college or university.

B. For a second baccalaureate degree when the first degree was earned from Quincy University, a student must present a minimum of 27 hours in the second major (or area of concentration) at the 200-400 level, 18 of which must be taken in residency at Quincy University, fulfill any other requirements stated for the major as published in this catalog, and present a minimum of 144 credit hours for the combined degrees.

C. For a second baccalaureate degree when the first degree was earned elsewhere, a student must:

Earn 30 semester hours in residency at Quincy University, including 3 hours of theology unless the student has taken at least 6 hours of theology elsewhere.
Present a minimum of 27 hours in the second major (or area of concentration) at the 200-400 level, 18 of which must be taken in residency. If previous courses satisfy some of the major requirements, the department will designate other course that will enhance the major.
Fulfill any other requirements stated for the major.

D. For an associate degree (A.A. or A.S.), a student must:

Complete satisfactorily a minimum of 64 semester hours including the freshman and sophomore level general education courses.
Complete an approved emphasis area of 15 semester hours.
Earn at least 18 hours in residency at Quincy University including the last 15 semester hours.
Declare in writing the intention to earn an associate degree at least one full semester prior to completion.

Dropping or Adding Courses and/or Withdrawal from Courses
It is a student’s responsibility to be properly registered for courses and to adhere to University policies regarding adding and dropping courses:

No student may add a course after the add/drop period without approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Courses officially dropped before the end of the add/drop period will not be recorded on tran-scripts.
Courses officially dropped after the end of the add/drop period will be recorded with a grade of “W”.

“Official drop or withdrawal” means that a student has submitted to the Registrar the official forms carrying instructor and advisor signatures. Or it means that an instructor has signed a form
dropping a student for non-attendance. Normally, students may not withdraw from individual courses after the eleventh week of a semester or the 6th week of an 8-week course. If extenuating circumstances apply, the student may petition withdrawal through the Vice President for Academic Affairs. A student who stops attending a class without an official withdrawal will be given an “F” for the course on the transcript. Also see Class Attendance Protocol.

Participation in Graduation Ceremony
Students with six (6) or fewer credits to complete for their baccalaureate degrees may participate in the May commencement ceremony. Students who have completed all requirements except student teaching and the associated seminar in the teacher education program may also participate.

Part-time Students
Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours during a regular semester are classified as part-time students. Costs are determined on a per credit-hour basis.

Qualitative Requirements for Degree
To earn any degree at Quincy University, a student must:
A. Offer a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a "C" average).
B. Achieve a 2.0 cumulative average in the major area of concentration and minor emphasis, if applicable.

Each school or division has the right to accept of reject courses in the major or area of concentration in which "C-" or lower grades have been earned.

Class Standing
Class standing or rank is determined by the number of credit hours completed as shown on the following scale:

Credit Hours Complete & Class Rank
0-23.9 Freshman
24-47.9 Sophomore
48-85.9 Junior
86 or more Senior

General Requirements for Degrees
A. Conerstone & Capstone Courses (3 hours)

FYE 100 First-Year Experience
SYE 400 Senior-Year Experience

B. The Core Curriculum Courses (21 hours)
Year 1

English (6 hours): Eng 111 Composition & Texts I and ENG 112 Composition & Texts II
Theology (3 hours): TRS 116 Western Religious Traditions Year 2
Literature (200-level or higher) (3 hours): chosen from ENG 230 World Literature I; ENG 231 World Literature II; ENG 210 British Master I; ENG 211 British Masters II; ENG 220 Major American Writers; ENG 260 Fiction; ENG 261 Poetry; ENG 262 Drama
Communication (3 hours): COM 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Year 3 or 4
Ethics (3 hours): chosen from PHI 321 Ethical Theories; PHI 323 Bioethics; PHI 325 Environmental Ethics; PHI 327 Business Ethics; PHI 329 Ethics and Technology
Global/Cross-Cultural Studies (3 hours): one 300-level class that has been designed to meet the GEP global/cross-cultural studies goal

C. The Liberal Arts Foundation Courses (24-25 hours)

Social Science (6 hours): 100 or 200 level courses chosen from two different areas: Criminal Justice (CRJ), Economics (ECO), Political Science (POL), Psychology (PSY), Social Work (SWK), or Sociology (SOC)
Sciences (7 or 8 hours, including one lab): BIO 111 Life Sciences; SCI 115 Physical Sciences or discipline specific science courses
Mathematics (3 hours): MAT 124 Applied College Algebra or MAT 125 College Algebra
Fine Arts (3 hours): Music, Art Theater, or Film Appreciation
History (3 hours): chosen from HIS 101 World History I; HIS 102 World History II; HIS 111 U.S. History I; HIS 112 U.S. History II
Physical Education (2 hours): PED 265 Personal Health & Wellness

D. University Required Signature Courses (6 hours):

Theology (3 hours) - choose any TRS course
Theology/Philosophy (3 hours) - choose and TRS or PHI course

E. Major Courses:
No later than the end of the sophomore year, each student must select a major program of studies. This may be in one discipline or may combine several, but any major selected must conform to the stipulations set forth in the curricula section of this catalog.

Majors at Quincy University require at least 27 hours of coursework at the 200-400 level, 18 of which must be taken at the University. A maximum of 12 hours from "nontraditional" sources may be applied, with approval of the Chair or Dean. No more thatn 36 hours of 200-400 level coursework from a single discipline (excluding General Education courses) may apply against the 124-hour minimum degree package unless specified otherwise by the major.

Students may complete concurrently two majors by meeting the specific requirements for each major as set forth in the catalog. Each major must have 27 unique hours at the 200-400 level. Both majors will be listed on the student's transcript. If both majors are within the same degree program (e.g., B.A., B.S.), the student will receive only one degree and diploma.

Practicum or internship credit is not allowed in the basic 27-hour major requirement but does apply to the 36-hour maximum.

During their senior year, candidates for the baccalaureate degree participate in a coordinating, comprehensive experience in their major field. Normally this experience is the senior seminar which provides an in-depth study of a topic within the discipline which promotes research, evaluation, and discussion. In some instances, the comprehensive experience is gained through an applied activity such as a practicum, an internship, or student teaching.

Minimum and Maximum for Majors: 27-36 hrs.

F. Electives:
At least 36 elective hours must be taken outside the major including 12 hours outside the area.

Minimum for Electives: 36 hrs.

Each student must select at least 24 hours outside the major as electives. These credit hours may include 100- and 200-level courses, but cannot be double counted as general education.
Twelve additional hours of electives must be in 200-400 level course taken outside the area in which the major falls. The area groupings are a follows:

Area I - Humanities
English (200 level)
Languages
History
Communication
Philosophy
Area II - Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Women & Gender Studies
Area III - Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Science
Area IV - Fine Arts
Art
Music
Theatre
Area V - Business Administration
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Finance
International Business
Management
Marketing
Area VI - Education
American Sign Language
Elementary Education
Interpreter Training
Physical Education
Sport Management
Special Education
Area VII - Theology
Theology
Area VIII - Mathematics
Mathematics
Statistics
Area IX - Computer Science
Computer Science
Management Information Systems
Area X - Nursing
Area XI - Aviation

Changes in Registration
All changes in registration (adding or dropping courses, or changing sections of courses) must be made officially in the Office of the University Registrar by filing the proper forms.