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FORGIVENESS POLICY Students who have previously attended High Point University and are ineligible to return to the University and have either (1) been in nonattendance for four or more years or (2) earned an Associate Degree from an accredited institution may elect the Forgiveness Policy upon readmission by signing a statement accepting the following provisions: a) All coursework taken at High Point University will be shown on the academic record. b) Grades of C and above will earn hours, but no quality points. c) Grades of C- and below will earn neither hours nor quality points. d) All coursework taken at High Point University will be counted in the determination of academic honors.
APPEALS Students have the right to question a decision based on faculty approved policies and made by faculty or administrative staff. Any appeal must be based on evidence that a factual or procedural error was made or that some significant piece of information was overlooked. All appeals must follow the outlined procedures in order to receive fair consideration. 1. Classes of Appeal a. Appeal of administrative action: A student may appeal to the Executive Committee of the Faculty a decision of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or the Dean of Students after all other prescribed appeal procedures have been exhausted. The Executive Committee is composed of the President of the University, a minimum of three administrative staff officers, and four faculty members. The decisions of the Executive Committee will be considered final and become effective upon ratification by the President. b. Grading decision: Students who wish to appeal a grade awarded by a faculty
member should discuss the matter first with the faculty member. If a satisfactory conclusion of the question is not reached, a student may appeal the matter to the department chair. If satisfactory resolution is still not reached, a student may appeal the decision to the Dean of the College or School. Further appeal to the Vice President for Academic Affairs or Executive Committee may be made using the procedures described above for administrative action. 2. Time Limitations. Appeals of grades or administrative action by a student must be made within ten working days of the time that the action is made known to the student by the appropriate officer. If the University is not in session at the time the decision is made, the time limitation will begin at the start of the next regular session (fall or spring). 3. Format of Appeals. All appeals must be made in writing to the appropriate officer. A basis for the appeal must be clearly stated, and evidence in support of the appeal must be included in the appeal. Appeals directed to the Executive Committee should be addressed to the President of the University, who serves as chair of the Executive Committee.
ADVISING Each incoming freshman is assigned to a faculty member who will serve as an academic advisor. The faculty advisor offers advice and counsel in planning a course of study and in general orientation to High Point University.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance in all classes, laboratories, and other appointments is expected of all students. Explanations for absences may be required by the instructor, who should also hold the student responsible for all work missed. The specific standards for attendance and the penalties for lack of attendance are the prerogatives of each instructor, with the following qualifications: 1. Attendance policy shall not include or