Purpose The academic credit provides the basis for measuring the amount of engaged learning time expected of a student enrolled not only in the traditional classroom settings but also in laboratories, internships, clinical fieldwork and other experiential learning....
St. Mary’s University, an independent Catholic Marianist institution, is unique in that it emphasizes the importance of growth, community and Christian values. St. Mary’s is strongly committed to the development of the whole student and the promotion of...
Undergraduate Attendance Policy (Policy does not apply to Law or Graduate Students) I. In Person Classes Class attendance is related to academic success, and class participation contributes to the synergism of the educational process. Undergraduate students are...
The St. Mary’s University Career and Professional Development Center reviews and approves all employers to ensure compliance with stated policies. Employers must follow all local, state, and federal employment and anti-discrimination laws. Additionally, all employers...
These guidelines are intended to increase uniformity at St. Mary’s University in the use of the terms for certificate programs and related non-degree programs, and to set guidelines for the development and management of academic certificate programs. Three broad types...
During the first week of Fall and Spring semesters, changes to course schedules can be processed online via Gateway without incurring any charges. After the first week of classes, signatures of approval from the Instructor, Academic Adviser, and Dean are required on...
Undergraduate and Graduate Courses Effective class scheduling is critical to the academic mission of the University. It enables students to take the classes they need and create viable schedules, assures faculty availability to teach, and contributes to efficient...
Overview Students who have completed or who are registered to complete all degree requirements by the end of the semester are permitted to participate in the commencement ceremony that follows the completion of the semester. Students who are in good academic standing...
Once dissertation work begins, the student should enroll in three dissertation hours each semester (and summer for professional programs with a 12-month calendar), until the dissertation, or until nine dissertation hours are completed, whichever comes first. The nine...
Overview All international students applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English by submitting the results of one of the following tests with the indicated minimum scores. The scores must be within six months of...
Academic Centers at St. Mary’s University promote, enhance, and energize scholarship and research in support of the University’s academic mission. The following policy describes the requirements for establishing an Academic Center or Institute (hereafter “Center”),...
Retention of Materials Relating to Examination and Grades Faculty members shall retain for a period of one year following submission of a grade: written materials authored by the student that were the basis for the grade (including, but not limited to, essays and...
1. PURPOSE This policy is designed to protect the credibility and integrity of the university’s faculty and staff so that public trust and confidence in the university’s sponsored research and educational activities are ensured and to comply with federal...
In accordance with federal law and University policy, this form is required for educational records to be shared. Consent to Disclose Educational Records (PDF)
Student Procedures for Resolving Student Complaints about Academic Activities In the event that an undergraduate or graduate student received a final course grade that is believed to be inaccurately and/or unfairly awarded, the following process for appeal shall be...
The wearing of cords and sashes during commencement is reserved for academic honor societies, university honors, distinguished graduates, Presidential Awards recipients and those who have participated in study abroad experiences. The University recognizes social Greek...
Process and Procedures for Recommending Nominees Members of the broader St. Mary’s University community (faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and other interested members of the community) may make nominations for Honorary Doctorates. Such nominations are to...
The purpose of a Leave of Absence (LOA) is to allow undergraduate and (non-law) graduate students to interrupt continuous enrollment for up to three semesters without having to apply for readmission. A LOA is not required for summer sessions. A LOA request...
All non-law graduate students must be enrolled in course(s) during the semester(s) needed to complete the General Examination, a course for which an incomplete was previously assigned, or other work in progress for which they aren’t otherwise registered. Any student...
Definitions At St Mary’s University, a “Memorandum of Understanding” (MOU) designates a collaborative agreement between two (or more) parties that outlines cooperative research and/or educational partnerships, professional training opportunities, professional clinical...
The following proposal establishes standards and policies relevant for online courses and online programs. It is divided into three sections: the first section clarifies and defines what is meant by online courses and programs versus other forms of distance...
As St. Mary’s University seeks new international partnerships to grow international student recruitment and expand the institution’s international reach, a uniformed policy that governs undergraduate and graduate student populations is necessary. This policy – the...
St. Mary’s, as a Catholic and Marianist University, is responsible for engaging people in dialogue around difficult questions of faith and culture. St. Mary’s encourages students, faculty, and staff to become involved in the political process through holding...
Purpose: This policy establishes the criteria and procedures under which posthumous degrees may be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in degree programs. The policy recognizes the academic achievement of students who were enrolled at St. Mary’s...
The Principles of Accreditation for SACSCOC (Principle 14.4), the regional accreditation association for St. Mary’s University, and the commission’s policy statement on Accrediting Decisions of Other Agencies, provide the following guidance with respect to...
Purpose Undergraduate students returning to St. Mary’s after being placed on academic suspension must follow the alternate readmission process and deadlines provided in this policy. The alternate process and deadlines allow time for a more thorough review of a...
Staff members often create materials in which they hold commercial interests and which might be used in courses or programs that the staff member is teaching or administering for the University. It is the policy of the University that staff members may require...
It is the policy of St. Mary’s University to comply with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) policy on substantive change by reporting substantive changes in a timely manner and in accordance with SACSCOC requirements. The...
2.7.2.3 Tenure Clock Extension Extensions of the six year deadline for obtaining tenure (see section 2.7.1.3) for full-time faculty are subject to the following conditions: 2.7.2.3.1. Automatic Extensions Upon notice provided in section 2.7.2.3.3, a full time faculty...
University Cancellation and Withdrawal Policy (for Undergraduate and Graduate Students. Law students should refer to the current year Law School Handbook for withdraw policies and procedures) Cancellations A cancellation occurs when a student decides not to return to...
Introduction Eligibility. Tenured faculty members who are in a full-time teaching status, who (1) have completed at least ten (10) years of full time teaching service at St. Mary’s University and (2) reached the age of 62 are eligible to apply for Phased Retirement....
William Joseph Chaminade
