Southern New Hampshire University The following may be considered excessive: • More than one absence in a course that meets once per week for eight weeks • More than two absences in a course that meets twice per week for eight weeks • More than three absences in a course that meets once per week for 16 weeks • In a hybrid class, missing more than one class in conjunction with not logging on for an entire week
Class Cancellations Classes that are canceled because of inclement weather will be rescheduled before the conclusion of the term. In many cases, the rescheduled class will take place online. The decision to cancel will be made by 2:30 p.m. for night classes or 6 a.m. for weekend classes. Local radio stations will announce the cancellations. The most accurate information about class cancellations can be found by checking the SNHU Web site at www.snhu.edu. Classes that fall on holidays will be rescheduled by the center directors.
Course Drop School of Professional and Continuing Education students may drop a course with no penalty up to seven days before the class begins. If a course is dropped within seven days of the course start, a $25 drop fee will be assessed.
Class Standing
Failure to meet the qualitative standard (see p. 20)as of the close of any term/semester will result in the suspension of eligibility for financial aid-without a period of probation. The adherence to the qualitative standard is to comply with U.S. Department of Education rules. The suspension may be appealed on the basis of an undue hardship, such as the death of a relative or an injury to or illness of the student, being the cause of the deficient academic performance. Appeal procedures are available from the Office of Financial Aid upon request. Failure to meet the quantitative standard (see p. 20) will result in the student being placed on financial aid probation. The probationary period for all programs will be a maximum of 12 months. During the period of probation, the student will be able to receive the financial aid she or he may be eligible for. At the end of the probation period: • a student whose academic record meets both standards will have his or her academic eligibility for future financial aid reinstated, or • a student whose academic record does not meet both standards will have his or her eligibility for financial aid suspended. Reinstatement: Students will have their academic eligibility for future financial assistance reinstated upon compliance with the standard(s). However, eligibility is not retroactive for periods of student enrollment wherein he or she is not in compliance with the standards.
First- and Second-Year Undergraduate Students Defined as those students having attempted fewer than 60 semester hours of credit (including transfer credits). Failure to meet either academic progress standard (see p. 20) will result in the student being placed on financial aid probation. The probationary period for all programs will be a maximum of 12 months. During the period of probation, the student will be able to receive the financial aid for which she or he may be eligible. At the end of the probation period: • a student whose academic record meets both standards will have his or her academic eligibility for future financial aid reinstated, or • a student whose academic record does not meet both standards will have his or her eligibility for financial aid suspended. The student may appeal the suspension of financial aid to the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Appeal procedures are available from the Office of Financial Aid upon request.
Third- and Fourth-Year Undergraduate Students Defined as those students having attempted 60 or more semester hours of credit (including transfer credits). 84
Course by Arrangement A course-by-arrangement can be made available to SNHU undergraduate students who are unable to obtain a required course during the normal registration/scheduling process. School of Professional and Continuing Education students must review the master course schedules of area centers and SNHU Online to verify that the required course is not being offered. The center director or a designated representative will help select a full-time or adjunct SNHU faculty member who will teach and grade the work. Because there is no guarantee that a course-by-arrangement will be available when a student wants one, students are urged to work closely with an advisor to plan their schedules.
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