Medaille College Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2009-2010 Pre-graduation Review A pre-graduation review listing outstanding requirements will be mailed to all students who file a graduation application. Graduation applications are available via the Registrar’s Office or online at the Registrar’s Office site under services. Graduation Honors The cumulative grade point average determines graduation honors. A student must have 48 credits in residence for baccalaureate degree graduation honors and 24 credits in residence for associate degree graduation honors. If a student has a cumulative GPA for all course work of 3.5, the student is eligible for Cum Laude; an average of 3.7, Magna Cum Laude; an average of 3.9, Summa Cum Laude. Students who qualify for honors at the end of the fall semester preceding commencement will have these honors announced during the graduation ceremony. Academic Warnings Students who are in danger of failing a course receive an academic warning. Students who receive a warning should immediately talk with the instructor to find out how the grade can be improved.
ACADEMIC ADVISING Each student matriculating at Medaille is assigned an academic advisor who will assist the student in developing realistic educational, career, and life goals. Working together, the student and advisor will evaluate and modify these goals as needed throughout the student's course of study. Advisors are available throughout the academic year so that students are able to work closely with their advisor to address any academic need. Advisor Roles and Responsibilities: • To assist students in developing an academic plan that satisfies graduation requirements. • To monitor student progress and help students make appropriate program adaptations. • To discuss academic, career, and life goals with advisees. • To become personally acquainted with advisees. • To refer advisees, when necessary, to proper services. • To have access to information related to College programs, policies, and services. • To inform advisees of changes in their course of study. • To maintain regular and adequate office hours and keep appointments with advisees. • To collect and distribute student data as needed. Student Roles and Responsibilities: • To meet with advisor regularly during the academic year to work through academic, career, and life goals. • To make use of appropriate campus and community services to meet goals. • To read the College Catalog and Course Schedule in order to select courses. 39