t h e c o l l e g e at r i n d g e curriculum. Students must spend the senior year in residence unless otherwise approved by the appropriate Division Chair and the Registrar.
Residency Requirements for Certificates
Students must complete at least four courses towards the Certificate at Franklin Pierce University.
Second Degree Requirements
Students desiring to return to Franklin Pierce University to earn a second Bachelor’s degree, in addition to either the B.A. or B.S. they have already completed, must complete a second residency requirement of 30 semester hours and meet all degree requirements for the second degree. Students will not be awarded or recognized for an Associate’s degree and Bachelor’s degree at the same commencement ceremony, nor will students receive an Associate’s degree following the awarding of a Bachelor’s degree at Franklin Pierce University. Students who wish to return for a second degree after graduation will begin with Admissions.
Time Limits
Undergraduates enrolled in Bachelor’s degree programs may continue to work toward their degree under the requirements which were in effect at the time they matriculated, providing there have been no breaks of more than 24 consecutive months. Students who have a break of more than 24 consecutive months must complete an Admissions application and meet the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time they notify Franklin Pierce of their intent to resume coursework toward degree completion. Notification means registering for a course at Franklin Pierce, or submission of an official transcript reflecting coursework completed at another institution. All students resuming coursework, whether that work is completed at Franklin Pierce or at another institution, are subject to the catalog in effect at the time of notification. This catalog includes program curriculum for the degree as well as college administrative, academic and financial policies.
Satisfactory Progress Toward General Education Requirements
In order to achieve Junior Standing for course registration purposes, at least 50% (7) of the General and Liberal Education Knowledge and Understanding courses must have been passed. This policy does not affect student financial aid or housing preferences.
Developmental Courses
Courses numbered below the 100 level (e.g. GS003 Math Skills, TR030 ESL) are counted as credits and in the grade point average for the semester, but do not count toward the 120 credit hours required for graduation.
Double-Counted Courses
A double-counted course is one which may be used to satisfy requirements of two different programs. In order to provide a degree of flexibility for students who wish to complete a second major and/or minor while maintaining the integrity of the academic programs, the policy for double-counting of courses is established as follows: For a second major at the Baccalaureate level, a minimum of six courses must be taken beyond those that are double-counted. For a second minor, a minimum of three courses must be taken beyond those that are double-counted.
Student Categories
Matriculated Student: A matriculated student is one admitted to a University program, registered for degree or certificate credit, whose official transcripts have been received and verified by the Registrar’s office and is working toward a degree/certificate. 26