Student Handbook 2016

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one 16-week semester. Students who separate from ASUN for at least one 16-week semester or term will be automatically re-admitted to ASUN. A student who has been suspended for poor scholarship may petition for immediate readmission by submitting a completed Petition for Immediate Readmission packet, available in the ASUN Portal under the Admissions Tab, or in the Office of Enrollment Services/Registrar, to the Dean of Enrollment Services. Upon notification of decision, students who have been denied immediate readmission may appeal the decision of the Dean of Enrollment Services to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Visiting students must provide official transcripts showing good academic standing from the last college/university attended. Those who do not are encouraged to follow their home institution’s policy with regard to academic probation and suspension. Work completed at another institution while academically suspended may not be accepted for transfer by the home institution. EARLY ALERT SYSTEM The Early Alert System is a component of the Center for Academic Retention and Success (CARS). When a faculty or staff member observes behavior inside or outside of the classroom that could potentially impact your academic performance, they submit an electronic form noting the observed behavior. The form is sent to the Center for Academic Retention and Success as well as the student. A retention specialist contacts the student and discusses the form and discusses with them how to be successful in and outside of their courses. After the meeting/contact with the student, the retention specialist notifies the faculty/staff member who submitted the Early Alert about the details of the meeting. For more information, contact the Center for Academic Retention and Success at 870358-8636 or cars@asun.edu. ACADEMIC CLEMENCY Academic clemency is a one time, irrevocable recalculation of grade point average and credit hours toward graduation to be based only on work done after a 5 year separation from college. This provision is made for undergraduate students who have gained maturity through extended experience outside higher education institutions. Requirements to be satisfied by a student prior to requesting academic clemency toward an undergraduate degree are as 30


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