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Academic Regulations
ATTENDANCE POLICY
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GRADUATION HONORS
Time and statistics have demonstrated the direct connection between academic success and regular, punctual class attendance. Wallace State students are responsible for the full work of the courses in which they are registered; therefore, students are responsible for attending all class meetings and taking all exams. The attendance policy applicable to a specific instructional program may be more restrictive than the College policy. These policies may be influenced by requirements of external agencies.
MAKE-UP POLICY Wallace State's various instructional departments set departmental make-up policies. Through course syllabi or department handbooks, instructors must inform students of institutional and departmental policies. Students with legitimate concerns may appeal the attendance actions of faculty members by following the procedures outlined under the Student Academic Grievance Policy in the Student Handbook section of the catalog.
Degrees Superior academic achievement by graduating students is recognized on transcripts by the following: Cum Laude . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.50 to 3.69 cumulative GPA Magna Cum Laude . . . . . . .3.70 to 3.89 cumulative GPA Summa Cum Laude . . . . . .3.90 to 4.00 cumulative GPA
Certificates Superior academic achievement by students earning certificates shall be designated on transcripts as follows: Graduation with Distinction - 3.50 to 4.00 cumulative GPA NOTE: Calculation of the grade point average (GPA) for graduation honors shall be identical to that method used to calculate the GPA to fulfill graduation requirements for the degree, or certificate being earned. In addition, in order to be eligible for a graduation honor, the student must have completed a minimum of 24 semester credit hours at WSCC.
Final examinations are given in all subjects at the close of the semester. Examination attendance is mandatory. In extenuating circumstances, examinations may be rescheduled with the instructor's consent.
The following Standards of Progress shall apply to all students unless the program in which the student is enrolled has higher standards of progress due to external licensure, certification, and/or accreditation requirements. A student must maintain the following cumulative grade point average (GPA) dependent upon the number of hours attempted at the College in order to have clear academic status:
ACADEMIC HONORS Wallace State Community College recognizes superior scholastic achievement by publishing in the local newspapers the President's List and the Dean's List at the end of each semester. Students recognized receive congratulatory letters from the College President and/or the Division Deans or Vice Presidents.
President's List The President's List recognizes students who were enrolled for a minimum of twelve semester hours (excluding transitional courses) and earned a grade point average of 4.0.
Dean's List The Dean's List recognizes students who were enrolled for a minimum of twelve semester hours (excluding transitional courses) and earned a grade point average of between 3.5 or above but below 4.0.
Hours Attempted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GPA 12-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.50 22-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75 33 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.00 Transfer students who are admitted on Academic Probation retain that status and the WSCC academic standards of progress apply to them.
Application of Standards of Progress The following applications of Standards of Progress apply: 1. When the cumulative GPA is at or above the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at the College, the student's status is clear. 2. When a student's cumulative GPA is below the GPA required for the number of credit hours attempted at the College, the student is placed on Academic Probation. 3. When the cumulative GPA of a student who is on Academic Probation remains below the GPA required for the total number of credit hours attempted at the College but the semester GPA is 2.0 or above, the student remains on Academic Probation.
Wallace State Community College 2013-2014
Academic Regulations
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
ACADEMIC STANDARDS OF PROGRESS