Academic Policies and Information

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The following information is found in the University's Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Topics highlighted under each section relate to UD Academic Policies and Procedures.

Class Attendance expections, inclement weather, religious holidays

Seat Claim Policy

Academic Leave of Absence

Academic Withdrawal and Program Interruption

Types of Majors

Change of Majors / Restricted Majors - see Restricted Majors

Class Registration Schedule (Matriculated Students)

Changing Class Registration

Standards Regarding Registration Holds and Class Attendance

Your Earned Credit Hour Classification - ie. What Year Are You?

Full-time or Part-time Status (Academic Course Load)

Transfer course work from other institutions: Policy and Procedures

Earning Credit by Exam

Policies regarding Taking a Course more than once

Final Grades and Quality Points, Incompletes and Temporary grades

Policies regarding taking courses pass/fail

How your GPA Index is Calculated

Your Academic Standing- Academic Warning, Academic Suspension, Academic, Dismissal, Readmission procedures

Dean's List requirements

Academic Honors: Summa, Magna, Cum Laude, Degree with Distinction

NOTE: Upon degree conferral, the academic record is finalized and no further changes (addition of a minor, grade change) may be made.