hours satisfy the requirements of one major and are separate and distinct from credit hours taken to satisfy the requirements of the other major. Both majors must be completed in the same semester. If the double majors are in a BA and a BS degree, then the student will choose which single degree is awarded. Final Examination Period Final Exam Schedule Each semester includes three days scheduled for final exams. All final examinations must be given during the scheduled time during the examination period. Examination schedules are posted before the beginning of each semester on the college’s website. Students with three or more examinations on one day may petition the registrar to reschedule one examination. Independent Study Independent Study Form Independent study and research is advanced work that allows students to go beyond existing course work to investigate a topic or hypothesis. The subject matter should be one that is not normally covered in regular course work. The work is supervised and evaluated by a faculty member and culminates in a significant paper or report. The independent study should be focused on a clearly defined subject matter of genuine intellectual and academic substance. Students interested in doing independent study are encouraged to discuss with faculty members their ideas and the feasibility of earning credit. Independent studies are variable credit from one (1) credit to three (3) credits. Students wishing to pursue an independent study must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00. Independent studies can only be done at the sophomore, junior or senior level with a fulltime standing member of the Unity College faculty. Independent studies may not be used to meet requirements in a major and students may only do one independent study in a given semester. Independent studies may begin at any time, but must be on file in the Registrar’s Office one week before work is scheduled to begin. If an independent study is started after the add/drop period of a regular semester, or at other times of the year, tuition will be charged at the internship rate. To read specific guidelines for Independent Studies - Click Here Medical Withdrawal from the College Students may request a medical withdrawal when an illness or injury occurs that makes it impossible for the student to continue with classes. A medical withdrawal may be used in response to matter of both physical and mental health. To be recorded as a medical withdrawal, documentation from a licensed medical practitioner must be submitted to the Dean of Students outlining the nature of the illness or injury and confirming that the student would not be able to complete course work as a result. Medical withdrawals will be dated according to the date that the college was notified of the intent to withdraw. As with official withdrawals, resident students are expected to leave campus as soon as possible after the withdrawal. The regular refund policies of the college apply. Medical withdrawals can be recorded up to the last day of class for the semester and are never retroactive (all documentation from a medical professional must be received before the last day of classes for the withdrawal to be considered medical). In the case of a medical withdrawal, all grades are recorded as “W” regardless of the time in the semester and all relevant offices and professors will be notified. A student may also be required to take a medical withdrawal at the request of the College when a student’s illness or associated behaviors present a risk to the safety of the student or others or are significantly disruptive to the community. The Dean of Students in consultation with medical professionals will make the determination of when a mandatory medical withdrawal will be required and by what date the student must leave campus. Students who have taken a medical withdrawal are eligible to apply for re-activation and must do so through the Registrar’s Office. Students are strongly encouraged to take a full semester away from the college to address the medical issues before seeking to return. Depending on the situation and the time in the semester that the withdrawal takes place this may be a required condition of the withdrawal/readmission. Students who leave on a medical withdrawal will be asked to submit confirmation that they have addressed the medical condition and are ready to return to full participation in the educational program of the college. This may require documentation from a licensed medical practitioner. Students on a medical withdrawal will receive an email address on our alumni server while they are away from the
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