GPA or the cumulative GPA. W (Withdrew) This grade indicates that the student withdrew from the course after the last day to drop without notation. The grade is not included in the calculation of the semester GPA or the cumulative GPA. W* (Withdrew Forgiven) This grade indicates the student has received an academic fresh start for the semester(s) indicated with W* grades. The grade is not included in the calculation of the semester or cumulative GPA. #F (Failure due to nonattendance) Indicates that a student stopped attending and did not officially withdraw from the course; thereby earning the failing grade due to poor performance. The #F is printed on the academic transcript and calculated into the GPA as an “F.” Grade Reports Grade reports for classes taken in the traditional term are available to students at midterm and at the end of the term. Grade reports for classes taken in intersession or summer session(s) are available only at the end of the term. According to federal law, grade reports are issued only to the student. Exceptions will be made upon written request by the student to send grades to parent(s) or guardian(s), or upon subpoena by court order. All grade reports are available through MyKC, the College’s on-line portal. Transcripts Electronic and paper transcripts are available exclusively through the on-line request system. Current students may submit requests through the Student Portal in MyKC, while past students may submit them through the system at www. keystone.edu/registrar. Requests are usually
processed within three to five days of receipt; however, the processing time may be longer during certain times of the academic year, such as registration periods, the week leading up to commencement, and College closures. A fee is charged for all transcript requests. Payment is made through the on-line system at the time of the request. No records will be released if the student’s financial account with Keystone College has not been cleared.
FERPA Policy Statement Overview The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, protects the privacy of a student’s educational records. All of the rights under FERPA belong to the student, once he or she has enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Waivers No one other than the student is granted access to the student’s educational record unless the student has provided that permission through the on-line student portal, MyKC. All students have access to the FERPA Permissions portal in MyKC and can grant on-line access to their educational record to any individual they so designate by completing the process. Persons designated by the student are able to view the educational record electronically, however, this access does not provide the ability for the designee to act on the student’s behalf. Students may revoke this permission through MyKC at any time. Providing and revoking access is not immediate as the process, while completed electronically, does require manual processing. Permission to view a student’s educational record expires when the student is no longer enrolled at the College. Other Types of Information FERPA deals with students’ educational records. The College maintains other records on 2021-2022 Catalog
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