The following pertains to the degree-seeking student:

1. Students who do not maintain a 2.00 cumulative average will be put on academic probation.
2. Students who do not have a 2.25 in their major after accumulating 45 credits will be put on probation. Students who fail to meet this minimum for two semesters will be disqualified.
3. A student on academic probation will be required by the Dean to carry a limited academic program consisting of not more than 4 courses. The maximum number of credits for the four courses must not exceed 15.
4. Any full-time student who fails to earn credit for a minimum of two courses in any regular semester will have his/her records reviewed. Such a student may then be placed on probation or academically disqualified, regardless of cumulative grade point average.
5. Students are allowed one semester on academic probation. Those students who have failed to obtain the required cumulative average after one semester on probation will be dismissed from Southampton Graduate Campus. Such students will be classified as Academically Disqualified. However, if the student achieves a semester average of 2.00 the student will be allowed to continue on probation for one additional semester.
6. A student who has been Academically Disqualified may petition for continuation at Southampton Graduate Campus for a second probationary semester. The Academic Standards Committee will review these petitions, and make recommendations to the Dean. Approval will be granted only in rare cases and for compelling reasons, and will usually involve a closely monitored probationary semester with a limited program.
7. Academically Disqualified students who have not petitioned for immediate reinstatement, or whose petitions for reinstatement have been denied, may apply at a later date for readmission to Southampton. These applications will not be considered until one full semester has elapsed since disqualification. Applications for readmission must show solid evidence of academic success or increased academic potential based on activities in which the students have engaged since disqualification (e.g., successful completion of courses at another institution). Applications for Readmission of academically disqualified students must have a positive recommendation from the Academic Standards Committee, and the approval of the Dean.
8. Academically disqualified students may not register for, or take, any courses at Southampton Graduate Campus or any other campus of Long Island University during any academic semester or during any special session following disqualification unless readmitted to Southampton.

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In the Fall and Spring semesters, a normal full-time program is 12 to 18 credits. In order to enroll for more than 18 credits, a student must have a cumulative average of 2.50 or better, and must secure the approval of his or her advisor and the Division Director.

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The Faculty endorses the concept of the undergraduate experience as a world of exploration and discovery. Trial and error is part of this searching process. A student should be permitted a second chance in a new major at Southampton Graduate Campus without having the D and F grades of a prior major penalize him/her. The policy of Amnesty Change of Major allows this second chance. The regulations are described in general terms below:

• A student may elect the option of Amnesty Change of Major only once in his/her career at Southampton Graduate Campus.
• A student wishing to apply for Amnesty Change of Major must file a petition with the Academic Standards Committee.
• The petition for Amnesty Change of Major must indicate the declared or intended major being dropped and the new major. The new major must have distinctly different requirements from the old major (usually in another division). The student must have already filed a change of major form with the Advising Office.
• The petition must include a written statement of support from the Division Director of the new major.
• The student must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 credits required for the new major.
• The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.25 for the courses taken within the new major.
• The student should meet with his/her new advisor to determine which courses from the old major should be dropped and list those courses on the petition.
• If the petition is approved, these courses will be dropped from all consideration for college credit and cumulative average.
• It should be understood, however, that all grades the student has received will show on the transcript with a notation describing the action taken.
• The Academic Standards Committee must approve the petition and forward it to the Dean for approval.

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Southampton Graduate Campus believes in the value of regularly assessing its success at meeting the goals described in this bulletin. All programs at the College are periodically evaluated but particular emphasis is placed on assessing the core curriculum and the major fields. Currently, the core curriculum is evaluated in part through a test administered to first-year students which is compared to one administered in the third or fourth year. The efficacy of the major programs is measured in a variety of ways determined by the faculty in the particular field. Participation by students in this process is a requirement for graduation.

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Attendance is expected in all classes. Each faculty member will determine his or her own policy and requirements relative to attendance, and will announce the policy to students at the first class of the semester, and state the policy in the syllabus. A faculty member may give a failing grade (F) to a student because of excessive absence from class, especially if these absences are not for serious or sufficient causes. Each student is responsible for keeping a record of absences.

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With the permission of the instructor, students may audit any course. At the time permission is granted, the instructor will explain what requirements are necessary to successfully complete the course. Failure to complete the stipulated requirements will cause the Registrar to remove the course from a student's record.

• Full-time students may audit one additional course during a Fall or Spring semester with the permission of the advisor and the course instructor at no additional charge as long as the total number of credits to be charged is 18 or fewer. Additional credits will be charged at one-half the usual tuition charge. However, laboratory, studio and other course fees must be paid in full.
• Degree-seeking students may audit a course during a Special Session at one-half tuition, providing the course is not a laboratory, studio, or field course.
• Non-degree seeking students may audit on-campus, undergraduate courses during a Fall or Spring semester with the permission of the instructor for a fee of $175.00 per course on a space available basis through the Office of Continuing Studies. Laboratory and studio fees must also be paid, if applicable. No transcript record will be kept of the audit, and the audit may not be converted to credit.

At the time a degree or non-degree seeking student applies to an instructor for permission to audit a course, the instructor will explain the requirements for successfully completing an audit of that particular course (attendance, participation, etc.). Those degree seeking students who successfully meet these requirements will have reflected on their transcripts the course with audit; those who do not, will not have the course listed on their transcripts at all.

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Developed and administered by Southampton Graduate Campus faculty, challenge examinations are offered by petition to Southampton Graduate Campus students who can successfully pass a rigorous examination in a subject without taking the course offered. The petition must have the approval of the course instructor, the student's advisor, the division director, and the Dean. The charge is $50.00. Students who pass the examination will receive both college credit and a grade.

Credit earned by examination may lead to a waiver of course requirements or may be accepted as elective hours of academic credit, depending upon the subject field, the decision of the faculty in the academic division concerned, and the approval of the Dean. The maximum number of credits acceptable is sixty.

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Any student who believes he/she has been aggrieved by Long Island University / Southampton Graduate Campus, may follow the procedures set out below:

Academic Programs: Students having complaints about academic issues should make an appeal first to the appropriate instructor followed by the division director, followed then by the academic dean, or his/her designee. If no resolution is reached, the University Vice President of Academic Affairs may be petitioned. He/she shall have final jurisdiction of all academic complaints.

Disciplinary Complaints: Any individual has the right to file a written complaint with the related area supervisor. A hearing will be convened with the individual(s) involved in the incident as soon as feasible. This administrator will decide on an appropriate course of action and notify the individual(s) in writing.

Any disciplinary action taken by an administrator may be appealed by the person(s) sanctioned, in writing, to the college Provost, stating the basis of the appeal. This should take place no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth business day following notification of the action taken. Detailed guidelines for appeals of disciplinary sanctions appear in the Student Handbook.

Southampton Graduate Campus assures that no adverse action will be taken against a student for filing a complaint.

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Southampton Graduate Campus will consider for possible credit, and/or waiver, the results of examinations taken under the following programs. In each case, the minimum achievement for consideration by Southampton Graduate Campus is indicated.

Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Program, administered by the College Entrance Examination Board in Princeton, New Jersey. (The AP Program is available to secondary school students.)	Score of 3, 4 and 5 will result in an appropriate course credit.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP), administered by the College Entrance Examination Board, Princeton, New Jersey.	50th Percentile and above.
Regents College Examinations, administered by the State Education Department of New York, Albany, New York.	Grade C and above.
General Education Development Program (GED), College Level, administered by the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI), Madison, Wisconsin.	50th Percentile and above.

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Students wishing to declare or change their majors or to request another advisor may do so by filing the appropriate form in the Advising Office. The College encourages students to continually evaluate their work in the major and to recognize changes in their interests.

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Plagiarism, cheating on examinations, etc. will result in appropriate disciplinary action including a failing grade and/or suspension or expulsion. Policies and procedures are found in the Student Handbook.

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Students who wish a specific exemption from an academic regulation must submit a written petition. Petitions requiring administrative action may be obtained from the Enrollment Services Office or the Academic Advising Office. These require the approval of the academic advisor and may also requre the approval of an instructor, division director, the Academic Standards Committee and the Dean. The Academic Adivising Office can advise the student as to which procedures to follow.

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		Quality points per credit hour
A	Excellent	4.0
B+	Very good	3.5
B	Good	3.0
C+	Above average	2.5
C	Average	2.0
D	Below average	1.0
F	Failure	0

Other symbols currently used:

P

Pass. If P is given, it is counted in hours earned and taken but excluded from G.P.A.

I

Incomplete. Given only if justified by cogent reasons such as illness or emergency, or to complete a special project. A student who has failed to fulfill responsibilities in a course will not be given an incomplete just to provide additional time to make up the failure. An I reverts to a letter grade assigned by the instructor one semester after the I was given. An I is not counted in hours taken, hours earned or in quality points. (An I followed by another grade symbol, e.g. IA, IB+ or IF indicates that the work has been completed and the symbol after I used in G.P.A.)

W

Withdrawal. Not computed.

UW

Unauthorized withdrawal. Not computed, but counted in hours attempted.

AUD

Audit. Not computed.

T

Repeated Course: Not counted toward G.P.A.

R

Repeated Course: Counts toward G.P.A.

N

Course included in hours attempted, not in hours earned and not counted toward G.P.A.

NGR

No grade recorded. The NGR may not be assigned as a grade except where approved for a specific course by the Faculty.

U

Unsatisfactory; not computed, but counted in hours attempted.

A studentâs cumulative grade point average is reported at the end of every academic semester and is included on the transcript. The GPA is determined by dividing total quality points by total credits attempted excluding the credits from "other current grading symbols" (see above).

Formula: Quality Points divided by Hours Attempted (minus other current grading symbols)=GPA

Grade appeals are made to the appropriate instructor, Division Director, Academic Standards Committee, and the Dean.

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Students are responsible for being sure that their academic program fulfills all necessary requirements for graduation. Students can obtain a checklist for their major from their Division Office. Students are urged to secure one, and begin working toward fulfilling their major and distribution requirements. A computerized degree audit will be sent to advisors periodically for verification of degree requirements. An APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION along with a degree audit signed by the Advisor must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Center prior to the seventh week of the student's final semester. Diplomas will be ordered upon completion of the student's final semester and verification that all requirements have been met. Degrees are awarded in May, August, and December.

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The following statistics represent the most current data regarding graduation rates. The graduation rate of first-time, full-time freshman entered Fall 1990 to Spring 1996: 44%.

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Dean's List

Full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.25 with no grades of I or NGR at the end of each Fall or Spring semester will be named to the Dean's List and be so recognized.

Faculty Honors List

Full-time students who maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 with no grades of I or NGR at the end of each semester will be named to the Faculty Honors List and will be so recognized.

Graduation Honors

Graduation Honors will be given to those students who have completed at least 60 credit hours in residence at South

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Southampton Graduate Campus will award academic credit for the International Baccalaureate curriculum. The International Baccalaureate curriculum consists of six subject areas. Each area will be awarded six (6) semester credits for those students who earn 4 or higher level scores on the Higher Level examinations. Once we receive an official International Baccalaureate transcript, we will award credits and provide course equivalents which will satisfy partial core requirements.

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1. General Criteria for students

   1. To apply for Life Experience (LE) credit a student must be matriculated at Southampton Graduate Campus.

   2. To be awarded LE credits a student must:

      1. have an overall G.P.A. of 2.25 or better.

      2. have earned at least 30 credits from Long Island University (Note: a student may apply for LE credits prior to earning 30 credits; these LE credits may then be approved contingent upon successful completion of 30 credits).

2. General Criteria for LE applications

   1. A student may apply for LE only after the actual experience.

   2. LE credit may be sought only for courses in which the student has never been enrolled. Once LE credit has been awarded for a course, the student may not enroll in this course for credit.

   3. LE credits may be granted for any courses except independent study and internship.

   4. A student who seeks LE credit may apply for a maximum of 22 credits during his or her academic career at Southampton.

   5. A student must identify each Life Experience with one specific course offered by any center of LIU, as listed in an LIU college catalog.

3. Procedure

   1. The student selects a faculty mentor for general assistance with his/her LE applications. The Academic Standards Committee (ASC) strongly urges that this be the student's academic advisor, but it may be another willing faculty member.

   2. The student and his/her mentor discuss which courses seem most appropriate for his/her LE application. The mentor explains the general guidelines for the preparation of LE portfolios.

   3. The mentor directs the student to secure a sponsor in each division in which he or she is seeking LE credit.

   4. The sponsor(s) and student make the final determination about the courses for which the student should seek LE credit. The sponsor(s) supplies the student with a syllabus for those courses, discusses the student's experiences with him or her, and indicates specific requirements for LE approval in this course: interview, paper, supporting letter, etc.

   5. The student prepares a separate portfolio for each course in which he or she is seeking LE credit, and a separate LE petition for each division in which he/she is seeking LE credit, and submits these to the appropriate sponsor. If the division has a discipline or division LE committee, it will act on the petition. If there is no discipline/division LE committee, at least three faculty from that discipline will act on the petition. If the petition is not approved by a majority of the division/discipline LE committee, or by at least two of the three faculty in a division without such a committee, the student may appeal to the ASC.

   6. The sponsor will forward to the ASC all LE petitions approved at the division level. ASC will notify the student of the meeting at which his/her petition(s) will be discussed. We strongly urge the student to attend this meeting and defend his/her petition. The ASC will examine the petition and supporting documentation, and will make a recommendation to the faculty. If the petition is denied, the student may, with the assistance of his/her sponsor, improve his/her portfolio and represent his/her case to the ASC.

4. Documentation/Evaluation
   Life Experience credit will be granted only in those cases where the student is able to demonstrate that he/she has mastered the skills and achieved the goals of the course as it is taught by LIU. A separate portfolio must be prepared for each course in which LE credit is sought.

   1. The portfolio will always contain:

      1. A catalog description of the course.

      2. A syllabus from the course.

      3. A brief paper (2-5 pp.) detailing the experience and drawing parallels between specific elements of the syllabus and specific elements of the experience.

   2. The student will also furnish compelling documentation appropriate to the course. To receive LE credit for most academic courses, the student will submit a paper of not less than 25 pages; this paper should clearly demonstrate that the student has been able to integrate his/her experience into the framework of his/her academic research and/or knowledge.

   3. For some courses the culminating production may not be a written paper. It may be a creative work, such as a painting a play or other performance.

   4. Other important and helpful supplementary documents include:

      1. Letters from supervisors.

      2. Journals or ledgers kept during the experience.

      3. Newspaper or magazine articles, booklets, or pamphlets produced during or as a result of the experience.

   5. At the division/discipline level, faculty may direct questions toward the student to help them determine if the student assimilated the basic knowledge and/or mastered the basic skills of the course.

5. Grading
   The student will receive credit, but no grade for Life Experience, as is the case with transfer credits.

6. Cost
   Amount: the student will pay $100.00 in application for up to 3 credits and review, and $5.00 for each additional credit.

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Majors
A major is a course of credit-bearing study in a specific academic area. Every student must declare at least one major in order to graduate, and every major must be approved by the faculty of the college and be certified by and registered with the New York State Education Department. Transcripts note students' majors.

Minors
A minor is a course of credit-bearing study in a specialized area of learning. Usually, minors require fewer credits than academic majors. No student is required to take a minor. Although every minor must be approved by the faculty of the college, minors are not registered with the New York State Education Department, nor are they listed on diplomas. They are listed on student transcripts. Minors are a convenient way for students pursue an academic interest outside their majors through a carefully-developed program of study selected by expert faculty.

Certificate Programs
A Certificate Program is a course of credit-bearing study in a specialized area of education, usually job-related. Normally, certificate programs require fewer credits than academic majors. No student is required to take a certificate program. Every certificate program must be approved by the faculty of the college and be registered with the New York State Education Department. Students who successfully complete such a program receive a certificate.

Concentrations
A concentration is a focus of study within a major. A concentration is noted on a student's transcript.

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Southampton Graduate Campus of Long Island University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, handicap, or political belief, in any of its educational programs and activities, including employment practices and its policies relating to recruitment and admission of students. Additionally, Long Island University takes affirmative action to recruit applicants from among women, members of protected minority groups, handicapped individuals and veterans, including disabled veterans and Vietnam-era veterans.

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Specific information contained in this document is subject to change. Students are advised to consult official addenda that may be issued prior to the start of each semester by the Provost and/or the Dean, the Academic Division Directors, the Registrar, the Bursar, or other administrative officers. Changes in course offerings, requirements, regulations, and fees during the 2000-2003 year will be listed in an addendum that can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.

The University expects each student to have a knowledge of the information presented in the catalogues and other official publications of the various faculties and campuses pertaining to his/her course of study.

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Pass/Fail Option

The pass/fail option is an election on the part of the student to have entered on the master record in the Enrollment Services office the grade of P (Pass) rather than A, B, C or D if he or she passes the course. If the student fails the course, the grade of F (Failure) will be recorded. This option is subject to the following regulations:

• It is available only to undergraduate students in good academic standing.
• It is not available for any course required for a major area or a professional minor (e.g., Education) or a required distribution course.
• Only one course per term may be selected under the option in the sophomore, junior or senior years. The total number of courses so opted may be six courses.
• The student is expected to select the option at the time of registration, but may add, drop or change an option within the first two weeks of the semester. Any change in option must be made according to the add-drop procedure prescribed by the Registrar.
• There will be no indication on the class lists that a student has elected an option, but any instructor wishing to know the status of a student may secure this information from the Registrar. The instructor will submit a grade (A to F) as for normally registered students and the Registrar's office will enter the grade of P or F. The grade of P will never be converted to a regular grade on a student's permanent record and no other grade will be reported by the Enrollment Service's office.
• If the grade for the course is designated as P, credit will be given for the course but the P will not be included in determining the student's grade point average. An F grade will be recorded as a regular F and count 0 grade points.
• In the event that a student changes the major to one in which he or she has already taken a required course under the pass/fail option, the division concerned shall determine whether such courses can be used to satisfy divisional or program requirements.

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Students may change their program by filing an official program change form with the Enrollment Services office. This form must be signed by the student and the student's faculty advisor. If the program changes the student's status (part-time, full-time, overload) the University tuition refund policy will be imposed. Students may add courses during the first two weeks of a semester but after the second week they must receive written permission from the instructor to enroll in a course. A $15 fee will be charged for added courses not required by the College.

Students may drop courses during the first four weeks of a semester and no record of the course will appear on the student's record. After the drop period and up to 9 weeks after the course begins, a student may withdraw from a course and will receive a W. The withdrawal form should be signed by his or her advisor indicating that the advisor has been informed. No course withdrawals are permitted after the ninth week.

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Degree-seeking students having earned 30, 60 and 90 credits are automatically promoted to the sophomore, junior, and senior classes, respectively.

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The information given below applies to continuing students. Procedures for new-student registration are given elsewhere.

Registration for all terms is held during the preceding term. The Academic Calendar lists the beginning date of each registration period. Registration forms are sent to each student's advisor who must approve the courses selected before the student may register. Bills will be mailed to all registered students shortly before each semester with due dates indicated on the bill. Late registration is permitted during announced periods upon payment of a ten dollar fee. Students who have not submitted their pre-entrance medical records are not permitted to register. A student's academic program requirements are available through the appropriate division office or the Advising Office. They are composed of all-College liberal arts course distribution requirements and the course requirements established for a particular academic major. Students are subject to the requirements in effect at the time they matriculate at the College. Registration rules and regulations apply equally to degree and non-degree seeking, day or evening students.

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Graduate courses are open to qualified graduate students whether or not they are enrolled in a graduate program at Southampton College or elsewhere. Contact the Admissions Office for application details.

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A student may repeat a course with the permission of his or her faculty advisor. When a course is repeated, the higher grade is used for the student's permanent record and in calculating the grade point average. To repeat a course more than once requires the permission of the Dean and/or the appropriate Division Director. Several of the studio and performance courses offered by Southampton College may be repeated once for additional credit. Students should refer to the division director or the Academic Advising office to determine if the course they wish to repeat meets this requirement.

NOTE: New York State students receiving TAP should check with the Financial Aid Office before repeating a course.

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The following statistics represent the most current data regarding retention of enrolled students. Retention, Fall 1995 to Spring 1996: 76%. Retention of freshmen entered, Fall 1993 to graduation, Spring 1997: 48%.

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Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination based on power and one's sex. It will not be tolerated. Sexual harassment may be blatant, but it is often subtle. The University Officers share the universally held belief that a proper academic/employment environment cannot be maintained when members of our community are subjected to sexual harassment.

"Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly as a student, (or employment). (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for academic or employment decisions affecting such individual or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's academic (work) performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic (working) environment."

The sexual harassment of student is unlawful pursuant to Title IX of the Education Act of 1972. Similarly, sexual harassment of employees is unlawful pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The sexual harassment of either group is unlawful pursuant to New York State Law. Persons who violate these government prohibitions regarding sexual harassment shall be subject, as an individual, not only to any penalties attached hereto, but also to appropriate University implied sanctions.

* Students who wish to file a complaint alleging sexual harassment may do so by contacting the Provost, Associate Dean of Students, Director of Public Safety, Director of Academic Advising, or other Student Life Directors or the Division Director of the discipline in which the student has his/her primary academic affiliation, or the Academic Dean. The choice of the appropriate avenue of complaint is at the discretion of the student.

*Any such sanctions will be subject to the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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http://www.southampton.liu.edu/academic/mprogram/ugradint.htm#corereq

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Students will be classified as:

• Degree students, or non-degree students; unless specifically disqualified, anyone may register for courses as a non-degree student.
• Full-time or part-time; a full-time student is registered for 12 or more credits. No one who has been removed from degree status may register as a full-time student or take 12 or more credits.
• In good academic standing or on academic probation if they are degree-seeking students.

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1. A student may not work on campus more than 20 hours per week during the Fall and Spring semesters.

2. A student may not be employed by more than two budgets (workstudy is considered to be a budget).

3. Students who have not previously been employed at Southampton College must complete an I-9 and a W-4 form at the Personnel Office in Southampton Hall before a paycheck can be issued. The I-9 form is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service. Acceptable documentation is required such as a U.S. Passport; an Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS FORM I-151 or I551); Driver's License or ID card issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States; an ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies; school ID card with photograph; a U.S. social security card issued by the Social Security Administration; Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State; Original or certified copy of a birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority or outlying possession of the United States bearing an official.

4. If a student is rehired, a new W-4 form is required by the Payroll Department. The form can be obtained at the Personnel Office in Southampton Hall. A salary check will not be issued until the new W-4 is received at the Payroll Department.

A directory of current jobs on campus is available in the Career Center.

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The student's transcript is his or her permanent academic record. All courses attempted are posted on the transcript and all grade changes, repeated courses and transfer credits are noted. Student copies are unofficial and may be obtained from the Registrar's office by request from either the student or the advisor. Official copies must be requested in writing and will carry the University seal and the signature of the Registrar. They are sent to academic institutions and employers and are not for student use. The transcript fee is $5.00 for all official transcripts sent after the first. No student records are released if there is an outstanding financial obligation by the student.

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After matriculation at Southampton Graduate Campus, a student must take all courses required for his/her major, minor, and/or concentration at LIU, except for two courses in the major or concentration and one course in the minor which may be transferred from another institution with prior approval of the division. (Divisions may set policies regarding which courses must be taken at LIU). In total, no more than 3 courses may be taken elsewhere.

Students who plan to take courses elsewhere in order to satisfy major requirements, core requirements, or receive general elective credits must complete an "Application for Approval of Courses to be Completed at Another College" form. If a course is being used to fulfill a major, concentration, or minor requirement, permission of the Division Director is required. The Registrar must approve courses that will be used to satisfy core requirements and general elective credits.

In extraordinary circumstances, and upon written request, this policy may be waived by the Academic Dean. Students requesting a waiver should complete a "Student Petition Form" and submit it to the Office of Academic Advising for consideration by the Academic Standards Committee.

PLEASE NOTE: In all cases, transfer credit is awarded only for courses taken at accredited institution which have been successfully completed with a grade of C or better. Courses with a grade of C- or lower will not transfer credits. Grades do not transfer, only credit; therefore, transferred credits do not affect the Southampton Graduate Campus cumulative average. In addition, restrictions apply on total numbers of transfer credit from two-year or four-year academic institutions, as outlined in the section "Transfer Admissions."

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If special circumstances exist, a regular catalog course may be offered to a student at a time when it is not scheduled, or a student may enroll in an independent study project under the supervision of a faculty member by following the established procedure:

• Independent study is open only to degree-seeking students in good academic standing.
• Permission for a tutorial or independent study project must be secured in advance of registration from the student's advisor, the instructor, the division director in whose division the course is to be offered, the Dean and the Provost. The permission form is to be submitted with the registration form to the Enrollment Services Office. Permission to Enroll in Independent Study or Tutorial Course forms are available in the Enrollment Services Office or the divisional offices.
• No student shall be permitted more than 9 credits of Independent Study toward his or her total program without the approval of the student's major discipline faculty and the Academic Standards Committee.

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Withdrawal applications (except those for medical reasons) must be processed through the Academic Advising office. Medical withdrawals are processed through the Student Health Office. Withdrawals become effective as of the date indicated on the studentâs petition, after prior clearance has been obtained from the Advising office, the Housing office, the Library and the Bursar. Refunds of tuition and room and board for such withdrawals from the College are made only in accordance with the published schedule.

Refunds of room and board fees are based on the dormitory opening dates which are usually prior to the first week of classes. Students who are asked to leave the residence halls are not entitled to any room and board refund. Tuition and room and board deposits are not refundable except in most unusual situations applied for by petition. If the student officially withdraws from the College, and decides at a later date to return, he or she must file an Application for Readmission with the Admissions office.

Refund of Tuition

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