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Grading and Accommodations

Are there changes to the limits on time to degree for graduate students?

February 18, 2021
Academics and ClassesGrading and Accommodations

The emergency time clock accommodation for graduate students in degree programs allows graduate students to extend their time to degree by one year in both doctoral and master’s programs. There is no extension for the relatively long time clock for graduate… Read More

If I must drop my courses due to a medical emergency or hospitalization, can I get a refund for tuition?

January 20, 2021
Academics and ClassesGrading and AccommodationsStudentsTuition and Fees

Please first consult with your instructors or academic advisor to see if there is any possibility to make up assignments or receive an incomplete (which gives students extra time to finish the course and receive a letter grade). Students who… Read More

What if a student has to miss class due to illness?

August 12, 2020
Academics and ClassesGrading and AccommodationsHealth, Testing and VaccinesStudent Health

Faculty and instructional staff have been asked to refrain from requesting doctor’s or health care provider’s notes when a student misses class due to illness. This will help relieve pressure on overburdened health care workers. Similarly, they’ve been asked to… Read More

How are ARC students being accommodated in the online courses?

June 16, 2020
Academics and ClassesAdvising and Student SupportGrading and Accommodations

Services including sign language interpreting, real-time captioning of lectures and captioned media remain available while classes are online. Visit the Accessibility Resource Center website for more information or send an email to the ARC staff if you have questions. ARC… Read More

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