Student ID Hours:
Spring 2008
Extended Hours
( Jan 7 - Jan 11)
Monday- Thursday: 12p-2p & 3p-6p
Friday: 12p-2p
Regular Schedule
(Begins Jan 14, 2008)
Monday: 12p-1p & 3p-6p
Tuesday- Thursday: 12p-1p & 3p-5p
Friday: CLOSED
(view schedule)
Location: MCC Room# 214
Contact:
Office of Student Activities
MCC Room# 201
Phone: (912) 344-2504
Fax: (912) 344-3475
students@mail.armstrong.edu
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Academic Information and Policies.
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ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Armstrong Atlantic State University considers academic advisement to be
an essential component of the educational experience. Academic advisors
assist students in several areas of their university experience including
choosing a major, exploring career options, and selecting courses every
semester. While students are ultimately responsible for their own choices,
selection of their academic program, and for meeting university deadlines,
Armstrong Atlantic does require each student to meet with an advisor at
least once every semester. The vice president and dean of faculty gives
overall direction to the advisement program, with appropriate department
heads coordinating advisement in their departments. Academic advisement
is available as follows:
Office of Academic Orientation and Advisement - Lane Library 211
All undeclared majors Students with CPC deficiencies in science, social
science, or foreign language
Office of Adult Academic Services - Gamble Hall 104
All students in the 62 Plus program
Non-degree seeking students returning to school after a number of years
away
Departmental Offices
All students who have declared majors or are enrolled in pre- professional
programs should obtain advisement in their departments.
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COURSE AND STUDY LOAD
The normal course and study load for full-time students is 12-15 semester
hours. In addition to time spent in class, students should expect to devote
at least thirty hours a week to course preparation.
A full time student is one who is registered for 12 or more semester hours.
A part time student is one who is registered for fewer than 12 semester
hours. Students receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration
must, by law, carry a minimum of 12 hours. Likewise, veterans receiving
educational VA benefits must enroll for at least 12 semester hours in their
approved program of study to be classified for full-time benefits.
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CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
A student who has earned 30 semester hours of credit will be classified
as a sophomore; 60 semester hours of credit as a junior; 90 semester hours
of credit as a senior.
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CLASS ATTENDANCE
The control of student attendance at class meetings and the effects of a
student’s attendance on course grades in a course are left entirely
up to the discretion of the instructor. Students are responsible for knowing
everything that is announced, discussed, or lectured upon in class as well
as for mastering all assigned reading; they are also responsible for turning
in on time all assignments and tests, including recitation and unannounced
quizzes. The best way to meet these responsibilities is to attend classes
regularly.
Students may be dropped from any class with a grade of “F” if
the instructor thinks that excessive absence prevents those students from
satisfactorily fulfilling their responsibilities. Instructors are responsible
for informing each of their classes at its first meeting what constitutes
excessive absence in that class. Students are responsible for knowing and
complying with the absence regulations in their classes.
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SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS
Students who pre-register and pay for a course will receive a grade of "W"
if they drop the course on or after the first day of class even if they
have never attended the class.Students who pre-register for a class, but
do not pay by the published payment date, will receive a grade of "W”
in that class. Non-payment does not constitute a withdrawal from school.
(See "With-drawing from University" for formal withdrawal procedure.)
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WITHDRAWING FROM THE UNIVERSITY
Withdrawing from the university means that a student drops all courses for
the current enrollment period. Any student who finds it necessary to withdraw
should begin the withdrawal process in the Division of Student Affairs.
Formal withdrawal from the university is required to ensure that the student
is eligible to return to Armstrong Atlantic at a future date. Any refund
to which a student is entitled will be considered on the basis of the date
which appears on the formal withdrawal form. Grading procedures for withdrawing
are the same as those listed for dropping a course.
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REPORTS AND GRADES
Grades are accesible through ship.armstrong.edu
| Grading system and Quality Points Grade per Semester
Hr. |
| A |
Excellent 4.0 |
| B |
Good 3.0 |
| C |
Satisfactory 2.0 |
| D |
Passing 1.0 |
| F |
Failure 0.0 |
| W |
Withdrawn/no penalty 0.0 |
| WF |
Withdrawn failin) 0.0 |
| I |
Incomplete 0.0 |
| IP |
In Progress 0.0 |
| S |
Satisfactory 0.0 |
| U |
Unsatisfactory 0.0 |
| V |
No credit - Audit 0.0 |
| K |
Credit by examination 0.0 |
| NR |
Not Reported 0.0 |
| Grade Symbols |
| # |
Optional Provision (Forgiveness Policy) Course grade
not counted in computation of grade point average. Hours earned for
grades of A,B,C and S. |
| % |
Learning Support Grade Symbol. Course grade not counted
in computation of Grade Point Average or hours earned. |
| * |
College Preparatory Curriculum. Course grade counted
in computation of Grade Point Average, but not in earned hours. |
| Course Repeat Symbols |
| E |
Course Repeated (Grade excluded from grade point average
and hours earned) |
| I |
Course Repeated (Grade included in grade point average
and hours earned) |
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The letters S and U may be used for completion of degree requirements
other than academic course work (such as student teaching, clinical
practice, etc.) WF (Withdrew, Failing) is recorded for any student
withdrawing after the mid-term date. Grades recieved in learning support
courses are not computed in the grade point average. Exceptions to
this policy must be approved by the dean of the college in which the
course is taught and will be approved only on the basis of hardship. |
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE CALCULATION
Three Academic Grade Point Averages (GPA) displayed on students’
transcripts. Institutional Is determined by dividing GPA: the total
honor points earned by the total hours attempted on all course work taken
at Armstrong only. Transfer GPA: Is determined by dividing the
total honor points earned by the total hours attempted on all transfer
coursework taken at other institutions. Overall GPA: Is determined
by dividing the total honor points earned by the total hours attempted
on all course work taken at Armstrong and elsewhere.
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REGENTS’ TEST
The Regents' Testing Program was created to insure that students obtaining
a degree from a University System of Georgia school master a minimum level
of reading and writing skills.The Languages, Literature and Philosophy
Department recommends that students take 1102 prior to their 30th credit
hour and take the Regent's Test the following semester. However, ALL students
must take the Regent's Test prior to their 45th hour.Students who have
earned 45 college-level semester hours and have not passed the Regent's
Test will be required to take the appropiate non-credit preparation course(s)
in reading and/or in writing. Students transferring to AASU with 30 or
more semester credit hours must take the test no later than their second
semester of enrollment. Those who have not passed before their third semester
of enrollment are subject to the Regents' Test preparation requirements.Students
who hold a baccalaureate degree and are seeking a second undergraduate
degree from AASU are exempt from taking the Regents' Test.
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GRADE APPEAL PROCEDURES
In accordance with Armstrong Atlantic State University regulations, appeals
for a change of grade may be initiated through the head of the appropriate
academic department prior to the mid-term of the semester after the grade
was recieved. Without the approval of the Academic Standing Committee,
no change of grade, other than the resolution of an incomplete, may be
made later than two calendar semesters following the semester in which
the grade was posted.
A student who contests a grade will have the following line of appeal:
| 1. |
The student will discuss the contested grade with
the instructor involved. |
| 2. |
If the grade dispute remains unresolved, the student
will meet with the department head and the instructor. If the grade
dispute is with the department head, the student will meet with the
dean of the college (or designee) and the department head. A "memorandum
for the record" will be prepared by the department head (or dean
(or designee) which will include the substance of the conversations
during the meeting. The student will receive a copy upon request. |
| 3. |
If the grade dispute remains unresolved, the student
will present his or her appeal in writing to the department head or
dean of the college (or designee), as applicable, who will then appoint
a review board to hear the appeal. The board will operate according
to a-d below. It is expected that the student will initiate this step
within 45 days after the grade is posted. If a student plans enrollment
in a course for which the course grade being appealed is a prerequisite
- see 4 below. |
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a. |
The review board will consist of the department head
or dean of the college (or designee), as applicable, and two members
of the department, not including the instructor involved. A separate
hearing officer shall be appointed by the college dean (or designee).
When deemed necessary by the college dean (or designee), membership
may come from outside of the department. |
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b. |
The review board shall hear statements from both the
student and the instructor involved and will examine documents that
are pertinent to the matter under review. |
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c. |
The review board will hear the grade appeal and present
its findings to the dean of the college ( or designee) within 30 days
from the initiation of the appeal. |
| 4. |
If the student plans enrollment in a course for which
the course grade being appealed is a prerequisite, then the following
timetable will be met at the beginning of that semester/term: |
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a. |
If a grade appeal is not resolved with the instructor
concerned, then the student will file an appeal in writing with the
department head (or the dean of the college (or designee) if the grade
dispute is with the department head). This step will be taken by the
first day of classes of the semester/term following the posting of
the disputed grade. |
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b. |
The review board to hear the appeal will be appointed
by the third day of the term. If department members are not available
to form a review board, the dean of the college or school, in consultation
with the department head, will appoint a review board. |
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c. |
The review board will hear and complete the grade appeal
by the fifth day of the term, and present its findings to the college
or school dean through the hearing officer (or the Vice President
if the dean is a member of the committee). |
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d. |
If the appeal to the college or school dean is denied,
the student will be disenrolled from the course if the student is
already enrolled. |
| 5. |
If the college dean denies the appeal, the student
may continue the appeal to the vice president/dean of faculty. This
appeal must be in writing and must be filed within five days of notification
from the college or school dean.
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| 6. |
Neither the President nor the Board of Regents will
accept or consider appeals based on academic grades. |
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DELINQUENT FEES
Students who are delinquent in the payment of fees or in any other financial
obligation to the University will have transcripts of records encumbered.
Transcripts will not be released and students will not be allowed to re-register
at the University, until all financial obligations are met.
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