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Academic Policies and Procedures
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Once you are admitted to Shippensburg University, you will need to understand and follow all academic policies and procedures in order to successfully complete your course of studies. University officials such as your faculty advisor, department chair, and academic dean can provide assistance, but it is ultimately your responsibility to be aware of policies relating to grading, academic progress, withdrawal from courses, declaring or changing majors, and requirements for graduation. This chapter of the catalog explains the general academic policies. The next chapter, University Curricula, discusses the particular degree programs, majors, and the General Education requirements.
In general, you will be subject to the academic policies and degree requirements that are in effect during the semester you matriculate at Shippensburg University. You matriculate by registering for and starting an academic semester as a degree-seeking student. You do not need to declare a major in order to matriculate. If you begin taking classes in the summer, you will be considered as matriculating in the fall semester.
This catalog is intended to be a description of the policies, academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings in effect for the 2001/2002 and 2002/2003 academic years. It should not be construed as a contract between the student and the university. Shippensburg University reserves the right to change any of the policies and procedures contained in this catalog and to apply these changes to any or all of its students as it sees fit. The university may also choose to add or delete course offerings or degree programs at any time.
Many of the policies in this catalog refer to time periods such as "the first week of the semester." A week of the semester (or "week of classes") is defined as seven (7) calendar days beginning with and including the first day of daytime classes. For example, if daytime classes begin on a Thursday, the first week of the semester ends the following Wednesday at the official closing time of university offices (usually 4:30 pm).
An essential aspect of the mission of Shippensburg University is the evaluation of educational input and student learning. Each student will be expected to participate in some phase of program evaluation activities, such as standardized tests, questionnaires, and personal interviews. Students will be randomly selected beginning with freshman orientation and continuing through graduation. Participation in this program of evaluation will assist in providing sound academic learning experiences for current as well as future students at this institution.
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