is expected to access the materials for themselves and take whatever action is needed.


Ethically, the student in these types of courses must recognize that their education is their own responsibility and they must rely upon themselves to maintain their moral and ethical standards and avoid the temptation to take short cuts. Online/DE courses (also called “asynchronous” courses) in particular differ significantly in some respects to a course offered in a traditional classroom setting where the student and the instructor meet face-to-face on a regular basis during the semester. These courses ordinarily require a large amount of reading and constant attention to detail. The course syllabus spells out how the course works. Students cannot afford to ignore or never read all of the introductory materials to a course. To do so will result in a failure to follow procedures and thus lose points on their grades. Courses that employ online components are rarely easier than traditional courses. They are more accessible and allow for greater flexibility in one’s daily schedule.


Students who enroll in these types of courses must possess adequate computer and Internet resources. Students are required to have reliable access to a reliable computer to fulfill the course requirements. The computer must be able to access and manipulate Blackboard® and the other software used in the course. The computer must be loaded with compatible software. It is absolutely necessary that your word processing software be capable of manipulating Microsoft Word® files, and probably Microsoft Excel compatibility is also a minimum requirement. Some courses will require other and perhaps higher level software compatibility. Students using Mac machines sometimes encounter problems with Blackboard®. At this time, NGU is able to offer very little help for Mac users in these areas of compatibility. Failure to have a reliable computer, Internet connection, and/ or compatible software are not reasons for failure to complete work on a timely basis in any course that requires online submissions. NGU offers computers for student use in a variety of locations on campus such as the library and the computer laboratories.


Appeals A student may appeal actions concerning admission/ readmission, financial aid, academic suspension, academic irregularity/integrity, or final grades. In collaboration with the Provost and the VP of Enrollment Management (VPEM), the Admissions, Financial Aid and Academic Standing Committee holds hearings and takes action regarding these appeals. All appeals must be submitted in writing by students


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to the appropriate vice president. Appeals regarding admission/readmission and financial aid are submitted to the committee chair by the VPEM. Appeals regarding academic suspension, academic irregularity/integrity, and final grades are submitted to the committee chair by the Provost. NOTE: Any final grade appeal must be submitted in writing before midterm of the semester following the final grade in question. Following the Provost/VP and/or committee consideration of an appeal, the student will be advised in writing of the decision. The Provost/VP and/or the committee’s decision is final.


Attendance Policy


Student Unexcused Absences At Required Classes Since class attendance is an important ingredient in college success, all students at North Greenville University are expected to attend class regularly.


Students who miss class for any unexcused reason will be marked absent. Students are allowed a maximum of unexcused absences equivalent to one (1) week of class attendance plus one (1) class period. [For example classes that meet only once a week, one (1) unexcused absence + one (1) more class period is allowed; classes that meet twice a week, two (2) unexcused absences + one (1) more class period; classes that meet three (3) times per week, three (3) unexcused absences + one (1) more class period, etc.].


Although any unexcused absence does not result in an automatic reduction of a student’s grade, any missed assignments may or may not be made-up at the discretion of the course instructor, often in conjunction with the dean and/or the department chair of the relevant college.


Students who are absent for unforeseeable emergencies should contact the office of Academic Affairs and the respective instructors as soon as possible [preferably prior to the absence when possible]. The University has the prerogative of requesting documentation for medical absences. Ordinarily such emergencies would be regarded as an excused absence.


Students who enter classes after the add period of any academic session should have the approval of the Provost, as well as the approval of each professor. Any class periods missed because of late registration may count as unexcused absences. Worked missed under these circumstances must be made up. The number of classes that can be missed for the remainder of the session will be determined by the instructor in conjunction with college-specific policies.


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