geNeRal RegUlatIoNS
Unit of Credit
the unit of credit is the semester-hour, also known as the credithour. the credit-hour normally represents the amount of class time required for each course per week for a semester. a weekly double period lab is required for one semester-hour of credit in a lab science course.
Withdrawal from a Course
Students are permitted to withdraw from a course during the first 10 weeks of a semester with a grade of W. the W grade has no impact on a student’s gPa. Students exercising the W grade option should consult with their academic advisor and should bear in mind that full-time students may not carry fewer than 12 credits. the W grade option allows flexibility up to the 10th week but not after. W grades accrue to credits attempted for Financial aid; therefore, Financial aid may be impacted.
Withdrawal from the College
Students who withdraw from the College prior to the completion of a semester must do so by the last day of classes for that semester. Students must meet with the Business office to complete a withdrawal during the semester. a “W” will appear on the student’s transcript for any class that was not completed. Students who plan to withdraw from the College after a semester has ended may file a withdrawal to be effective at the end of the semester. the withdrawal between semesters must be completed prior to the beginning of the next semester in order to avoid incurring additional financial obligations.
Full-time day students who elect to leave Nichols College for reasons other than graduation must officially withdraw from the institution. Please see the full policy, Withdrawal Procedures and Policies, under StUDeNt FINaNCeS, FINaNCIal RegUlatIoNS.
Use of Correct English
any student whose written or spoken english in any course is unsatisfactory may be reported by the instructor to the Provost who may assign supplementary work, without academic credit, varying in amount with the needs of the student. If the work prescribed is equivalent to a course, the regular tuition fee is charged. the granting of a degree may be delayed for failure to make up such deficiency in english to the satisfaction of the Provost.
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NICHolS College aCaDeMIC HoNeStY PolICY
enrollment in an academic course at Nichols College obligates the student to follow the College’s academic Honesty Policy, the violation of which can lead to serious disciplinary action. the policy may be stated simply as follows: The College expects all academic work submitted by a student (papers, exams, projects, computer programs, etc.) to be the student’s own. Plagiarism (as defined below), cheating during examinations, and assisting others in the acts of plagiarism or cheating, are expressly prohibited by the policy. In sum, a student’s academic performance must be an honest representation of the student’s ability. as a condition for continuing enrollment, all students at Nichols College are required to sign the following statement: I understand and hereby subscribe to the Nichols College Academic Honesty Policy, as stated and explained above, as a condition for my continuing enrollment at the College.
Academic Dishonesty Defined
1. Plagiarism is the un-credited use of words or ideas which are the result of other persons’ creative efforts. examples include the following: a. Copying of other persons’ work during examinations, with or without their permission;
b. Duplication of other persons’ homework, themes, essays, reports, research papers, computer code, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. with or without their permission; c. Use of specific passages or detailed use of specific ideas as set forth in books, journals, magazines, etc. without proper citation; d. Use of materials provided by term paper services.
2. Complicity in plagiarism is condoning copying of one’s own work, including homework, themes, essays, reports, research papers, computer code, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. (Note: Selling or assisting in the sale of such work may violate Massachusetts general law Part IV, title I, Chapter 271, Section 50.) 3. Use of notes, mobile devices, “crib sheets,” or other outside help during examinations unless the instructor specifically authorizes use of such materials or an “open book” examination format. (Note: taking an exam for another person is a violation of Massachusetts general law Part IV, title I, Chapter 271, Section 50.)
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