REGISTRATION

The academic year calendars giving the dates of registration appear at the beginning of the catalog. Details concerning the registration procedure are given in the Schedule of Courses, which is available at: www.und.edu/dept/registrar. Students must be registered to attend a class.

CHANGE OF REGISTRATION

After a student has registered, he or she should consult with his or her adviser before changing the registration. Students should be aware that all drops after the first day of class could affect their ability to have financial aid in future term. The last day to drop a full-term course without a grade for all students is on the Friday five weeks preceding the last class day of each term. (See also Summer Sessions deadlines on the academic year catalog.) Thereafter, a student may not cancel from individual courses but must carry them to completion.

The last day to drop a class of less than the full semester in length (a mini-class) is a day two-thirds of the duration of the class.

If a course is dropped within the first 10 days of the semester, no indication of enrollment is made on the student’s permanent academic record. If a course is dropped after the first 10 days of the semester, the enrollment is recorded on the student’s permanent academic record and a “W” is entered in the grade column. However, all courses for which the student is enrolled after the tenth day of the term will count toward their satisfactory progress for financial aid.

No change in registration involving addition of a new course or a change of sections is permitted after the tenth day of instruction of the semester (except during Summer Session). Changes to or from credit to audit is the last day to add. Changes to or from S-U grading are permitted until the last day to drop the course. The specific deadlines for the various types of changes of registration are published in the Schedule of Courses each semester.

INSTRUCTOR’S DROP POLICY

An instructor may submit a list of students to be deleted from class roles who have neither attended class nor notified the instructor of withdrawal within the first five days from commencement of University instruction. The Registrar will delete from the class rolls the names of students received and will send a notice to each student dropped from a course in this manner.

Not all instructors follow this policy since it is not mandatory. Students, therefore, are strongly advised not to assume that they have been dropped from a course. Students should review their registration status in a course in question through Campus Connection.

WITHDRAWAL FROM UNIVERSITY

A student wishing to withdraw from the University before the end of a semester must complete a Withdrawal Form in the Office of the Registrar where personnel will direct the student through the withdrawal process.

The last day a student may cancel registration without grades is the Friday five weeks preceding the last class day of the term. (See also Summer Sessions deadlines). After that time a student should continue classes to completion. An exception to this rule is that a student may have his or her registration canceled without grades for cause (major mental or physical illness or other significant incapacity) providing both the student’s Academic Dean and the Associate Vice President for Student Services agree to this course of action. Please note: Any withdrawal within the first ten days of the semester reflects on the transcript as “withdrew” and the date. Anytime a student withdraws after the first ten days of the semester, a “W” grade for each course, indicating the withdrawal, will appear on the student’s transcript. All courses in which the student was enrolled on the first day of the term will be considered when assessing satisfactory progress for financial aid purposes.

A student who leaves the University without obtaining an official withdrawal is given an “F” in all courses.

STUDENT LOAD

Full time status is accorded to a student enrolled in 12 semester hours in a Fall or Spring semester. A part-time student is enrolled in less than 12 semester hours.

For a member of the freshman class, 16 hours a semester is considered a normal schedule. Outside work or activities may necessitate a reduction of the student’s academic schedule. The class load of any freshman who ranks in the lower half of his or her high school class may be restricted to 12 semester credits. The minimum amount of work in which a student shall be enrolled is left to the discretion of the academic adviser.

For most undergraduate colleges from 15 to 17 hours of class work a week is the normal load. A student wishing to enroll in more than 21 semester hours must obtain approval from his/her adviser and the dean of the college in which the student is enrolled.

THE GRADING SYSTEM

At the close of a session or upon the completion of a course, each instructor reports a letter grade indicating the quality of a student’s work in the course. Grade points are assigned for each semester hour of credit earned, according to the following grading system:

Class rolls and grade sheets will not identify students who are enrolled for S-U grading. Grades of A, B, and C will be converted by the Office of the Registrar to a grade of S. Grades of D and F will be converted to U. Changes in registration to or from S-U grading may be made up to the last day to drop the course.

Grades of S or U rather than the traditional grades of A through F are used by the University under regulations specified. A grade of S grants credit toward graduation but does not affect a student’s grade point average except as outlined below in item number 4. A grade of U also does not affect the grade point average and does not grant credit toward graduation.

Required S-U Courses.Some courses, as approved by the University Curriculum Committee, will be offered by S-U grading only. The restrictions on Elective S-U courses do not apply to these Required S-U courses. These courses may be taken in excess of the 30 hour limitation.

REPETITION OF COURSES

Students generally may repeat courses to attempt to receive a better grade, but restrictions may apply. Individual colleges may limit the number of times that a course may be taken, and may not allow repeats of C or better grades.

If a course repetition is taken for traditional A through F letter grading, the last grade achieved in the course will be used in calculating the student’s grade point average. Repeating an approved course with S-U grading will eliminate the effects of previous credits from the student’s GPA if the achieved result is an S, but repetition which results in a U will leave the effects of the earlier grade intact.

While courses may be taken again after a student has graduated, these will not serve to repeat older grades: the older grades will still be counted in the Grade Point Average.

RAISING A “D” GRADE

To raise a D grade, a student may have the alternative of retaking a final examination at the time of the first regularly scheduled final examination in the subject if it meets with the approval of the department and dean of the course and the student’s adviser, except in the School of Law, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the College of Nursing. If a student decides to retake the final examination, approval must be obtained from the instructor and department chair of the course and the dean of the college offering the course. No re-examination will be given except at the time of the regularly scheduled examinations at the end of each semester.

GRADE FORGIVENESS

Currently enrolled undergraduate students who have interrupted their college/university education for a period of seven years or more, may petition to exclude all previous grades from GPA calculations. The student may not select certain courses to be part of the seven-year rule, but must include all courses which are seven years or older. Such courses and their actual grades would appear on the student’s academic record, but letter grades would not be calculated for GPA purposes. Excluded courses could not be used to satisfy any academic requirement.

A student requesting this option must have a written petition approved by the student’s academic adviser, department chairperson, and Dean of the college from which the degree is sought. If the student changes degree college after approval of this petition, the student would be required to petition again.

DEFICIENCY REPORTS

Individual mid-term reports of unsatisfactory work (i.e., D, F, and U) of students are made by all instructors at the end of the first eight weeks of the semester. A grade of D is considered unsatisfactory although it is a passing grade. The Registrar sends deficiency reports to students who have been reported deficient. Reports of deficiency are also sent to the academic deans and advisers to be used for advisement purposes. Deficiency grades do not appear on the student’s permanent record. It is also the student’s responsibility to keep informed of his/her own performance in a class.

SEMESTER GRADE REPORTS

Grade reports are available to students by accessing their records after term grades are posted through UND CampusConnection at: www.und.nodak/dept/registrar. Grade reports are not mailed, but a printed copy is available upon written request.

TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC RECORDS

Official transcript requests must now be submitted via the web. The web service is available 24/7 and provides online tracking and messaging. All transcript ordering information, including a link to the website, is located at: www.und.edu/dept/registrar/trans/requestonline. The cost per transcript is $5. There is an additional charge for services such as Federal Express delivery. Each transcript includes the student’s entire academic record to date and current academic status. Partial transcripts are not issued. Questions should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

A request for a transcript of credits by a student who is in debt to the University will not be honored until the indebtedness has been paid.

A transcript covering a student’s previous secondary and post-secondary education that has been submitted to the University as a requirement for admission becomes part of the official file and cannot be returned to the student. Any student who desires transcripts of work earned elsewhere must order official transcripts from the institution at which the work was taken. The University of North Dakota does not issue nor certify copies of transcripts from other institutions.

STUDENTS IN DEBT TO THE UNIVERSITY

A student who is in debt to the University shall not be permitted to early register or register in the University and shall not be entitled to receive a transcript of credits until the indebtedness has been paid.

UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Attendance and participation in class activities are considered integral parts of a university education. It is the University policy that attendance in classes is expected of all students. If attendance and/or participation are required and will impact grading, it is the responsibility of the instructor to communicate clearly that policy to students during the first week of class.

Even in situations where an instructor might excuse a class absence, e.g., severe medical situations, family emergencies, or authorized University activities, it is the responsibility of the student, whenever possible, to inform the instructor ahead of time.

FINAL EXAMINATION POLICY

An examination is held at the end of most courses according to the published examination schedule. Alternate evaluation methods and schedules may be used when recommended by the departmental faculty and approved by the dean of the college offering the course. Any change in time from the published schedule requires the recommendation of the chairperson of the department and approval of the dean of the college offering the course. Any student who would be disadvantaged by such a change should report this in advance to the dean of the college offering the course, who will ensure that satisfactory alternate arrangements will be made by the instructor.

A student who is absent from a regularly scheduled examination without an excuse considered valid by the instructor is normally given an F for the course. If the excuse is valid, the policy on incompletes will apply.

No undergraduate student should be obliged to write three or more finals on the same day. If the student has three or more finals scheduled the same day, the student wishing an accommodation regarding final exams should contact his/her instructors to establish a mutually acceptable time to reschedule one or more of the exams. Any student request for the rescheduled final exam must be presented to the instructor before the end of the tenth week of the semester, otherwise, the student’s rescheduling right is forfeited. If an accommodation cannot be reached, he or she should contact the department chair(s) to find a mutually agreeable time. If no agreement is reached, the appropriate dean(s) should be contacted. The final appeal, if no mutually convenient time has been found, will be to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

UNDERGRADUATE PROBATION, SUSPENSION AND DISMISSAL POLICY

Students at the University of North Dakota are expected to make progress toward attaining their degrees. Students who have earned fewer than 90 total hours will be considered in Academic Good Standing if they maintain a UND Grade Point Average (GPA) of C (2.00) or higher. Students who have earned 90 or more total hours will be in Academic Good Standing only with a 2.00 or higher GPA on both UND and cumulative hours. Students who do not maintain minimum academic requirements will, at the end of the fall, spring, or summer term in which they fail to meet minimum standards, be placed on Academic Probation. Students on Academic Probation may remove this status by attaining Academic Good Standing. Students will be continued on Academic Probation if they earn at least a 2.00 term GPA at the end of the semester of probation. A student on Academic Probation who earns less than a 2.00 term GPA at the end of the semester of probation is considered not to be making academic progress and will be suspended. NOTE: It is possible to be in Academic Good Standing at the University, and, yet not to be in Academic Good Standing in certain University programs which require a GPA higher than 2.00.

Suspended students may apply to return to the University after one semester’s absence. In order to return to UND, all suspended students must seek reinstatement from the Dean of the college in which they intend to enroll and readmission from the Office of the Registrar. Deans may specify enrollment stipulations at the time of reinstatement. The student will return to UND on probationary status. Under extenuating circumstances suspended students may seek immediate reinstatement from their dean without leaving the University for one academic semester. If the Dean does not reinstate the student after suspension, the student may appeal to the University Senate Student Academic Standards Committee.
After the second suspension, failure to achieve minimum academic standards will result in the student being dismissed from the University with no further opportunity to enroll at the undergraduate level. Students may appeal dismissal to the University Senate Student Academic Standards Committee.

Suspension and dismissal are permanently recorded on the student’s transcript.

CONDUCT IN GENERAL

A student is expected to show, both within and outside of the University, respect for law and order, personal honor, and the rights of others. To further strengthen the sense of community at the University of North Dakota, we affirm the following: (1) That everyone be allowed to work, learn, and live in a safe, caring environment; (2) That everyone learn about, understand, appreciate, and respect varied cultures; (3) That everyone matters; (4) That all individuals be respected and treated with dignity and civility; (5) That everyone continue to share in the responsibility of making UND a better place. Within the University, the student is subject to specific policies, rules and regulations promulgated by student governing groups, student-faculty committees, University Senate and the State Board of Higher Education. The student is subject to civil law and civil authority.

It is taken for granted when a student enters the University that he/she has an earnest purpose. This presumption in the student’s favor continues until, by neglect of duty or by inappropriate behavior, he/she brings his/her status into question. Cases involving student violations of academic or non-academic regulations may be judged by student conduct committees, the Student Relations Committee, or by the Dean of Students and Housing Offices. Adjudication will incorporate both substantive due process, i.e., fair and equitable treatment, and appropriate procedural due process.

The Code of Student Life is available at: http://sos.und.edu/csl or from the Vice President for Student and Outreach Services Office or the Dean of Students Office. It outlines the rights and responsibilities and expected levels of conduct of citizens in the University community. The purpose of the rules outlined is to prevent abuse of the rights of others and to maintain an atmosphere in the University community appropriate for an institution of higher education. Materials included will be helpful to student organizations and to members of the University community to gain a better understanding of responsibilities of various boards and committees, and to understand student rights and responsibilities. Section 3 in the Code covers academic concerns (grievances and standards) and section 2 covers student conduct regulations and procedures.

The Code of Student Life is published annually. Interpretation of sections within the Code may be requested by contacting the Dean of Students Office, the Vice President of Student and Outreach Services, or through direct consultation with the Student Policy Committee.

SCHOLASTIC HONESTY

Students are expected to maintain scholastic honesty. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.