Registration Information

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Student Records
The Office of Student Information is responsible for the maintenance of a student’s permanent Record, including a history of all course work attempted, grades received, transfer credit granted, and honors awarded.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the following is considered Directory Information: “student’s name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and most recent education agency or institution attended. It is the University’s policy to protect the student’s right to privacy and will do its best to protect that privacy”.

The University will not release Directory Information to individuals or organizations outside the University (though we are required to provide information to organizations that have provided the student any type of financial aid, including loans) for currently enrolled students.

Students may have access to their University records by submitting a written, dated request to the Office of Student Information. The Office will inform students when and where the records may be inspected. A fee will be charged for the duplication of a requested record.

Parents have a right of access to their son’s or daughter’s records if the student is under 18 years of age or a dependent according to the definition established by United States tax laws. If a student has waived his or her right to access a particular document or record, the parent(s) have no right to access that particular document or record. Dependency status may be demonstrated by submitting a copy of the most recently filed Income Tax form or other appropriate documents.

SRK completion rates are available in the Office of Student Information. The graduation rate for the 1997 Cohort is 45%.

Course Schedule
The Office of Student Information has available a schedule of classes prior to the beginning of each term. The schedule includes the courses that will be offered, the days and times at which they meet, and the name of the instructor. It also contains instructions for registration as well as other information, including the University Calendar. The University reserves the right to withdraw a course from the schedule up to and including the first week of classes. The University also sets limits on the number of students who may enroll in a class.

Registration
Returning students register prior to the start of the new term. They may register in person at the Office of Student Information or online by clicking here.. Whether students register in person or online, they must meet with their academic advisor prior to registration. New Day Division students will register at the time of their scheduled placement exam, or prior to the start of each semester. No credit will be given for a course unless the student is officially registered in that course prior to the close of the registration period. Registration materials are available electronically on campus or on the web site.

Schedule Changes
Students may make changes to their schedule during the “add/drop” period at the start of a term. A schedule change consists of adding or dropping a course or changing from one course section to another. Students may add a course or make a section change during the first week of a semester. Students attending accelerated or summer sessions may add a course or make a section change prior to the second class session. The student’s schedule changes must be approved by their advisor. Information about schedule changes, including deadlines and penalties, may be found in the published Schedule of Classes.

Course Loads
Students registered for 12 or more credits are considered full-time students. Students registered for 11 or fewer credits are considered part-time students. The maximum course load is 18 credits. Students wishing to register for 18 credits or more a term (August-December or January-May) must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or permission from the Vice President for Academic Affairs. In no instance will a student be permitted to carry more than 21 credits.

When completing their schedules, students must take into account the time commitment they undertake when they sign up for classes. Students should anticipate that for every hour they spend in the classroom, they would typically be expected to spend two hours preparing for class. Thus, a three-credit course at Post will require the student to budget at least 8 to 9 hours every week for that course.

International Students
An international student attending the University in F-1 status is required by immigration regulations to be “pursuing a full course of study” in order to maintain his/her immigration status. For undergraduate students, “a full-course of study” is a minimum 12 credit hours. If a student wishes to reduce his or her course load to fewer than 12 credits, the student must first consult with the International Student Advisor and then his or her Academic Advisor. The student must obtain the Academic Advisor’s signature on the “Add/Drop” form and submit a copy of the form to the International Student Advisor before the add/drop date.  The following are limited, but important exceptions to the “full course of study” requirement:

1. Annual Vacation
   
   
2. Illness or Medical Condition: A medical, emotional or physical problem documented by a doctor or counselor
   
   
3. Academic Reasons (These must be documented by the student’s instructor or academic advisor):
   • Initial difficulties with the English language;
   • Initial difficulties with reading requirements;
   • Unfamiliarity with American teaching methods;
   • Improper course level placement

International students in their final semester of study may take fewer than 12 credits if no more are required for him or her to complete the degree. Any drop below a full course load will be reported to the Department of Homeland Security.

Repeating a Course
Students may repeat a course as often as they wish. When a course is repeated, each repetition appears on the transcript, but only the most recent grade is included in the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).

Dropping a Course
Day students may drop a course without any entry being made on their transcript during the first week of a term. If withdrawal occurs after the first week, but before the end of the second week following the mid-term date (as indicated on the Academic Calendar), a grade of “W” will be recorded. Students may not withdraw from a course(s) after that date. Students wishing to withdraw must submit a withdrawal form to the Office of Student Information. Those who fail to do so will receive a grade of “F.”

Branch Campus students may drop a course without any entry being made on their transcript prior to the start of the second class. If withdrawal occurs beyond that time frame, a grade of “W” will be recorded. Students may not withdraw from a course(s) after the published withdrawal date. Students wishing to withdraw must submit a withdrawal form to the Office of Student Information. Those who fail to do so will receive a grade of “F.”

Online students may drop a course without any entry being made on their transcript prior to the Friday of the first week of classes. If withdrawal occurs beyond that time frame, a grade of “W” will be recorded. Students may not withdraw from a course(s) after the published withdrawal date. Students wishing to withdraw must submit a withdrawal form to the Office of Student Information. Those who fail to do so will receive a grade of “F.”

If a student must withdraw from all courses, an action equivalent to withdrawing from the University, he or she must do so by officially notifying the Office of Student Information. Official notification occurs when the student provides the designated school office (the Office of Student Information) with written or oral notification of the withdrawal. The Office of Student Information will require that the student confirm the oral notification of withdrawal in writing.

Administrative Withdrawal
Students may be withdrawn from any or all classes or from the University by the appropriate University administrator if they fail to attend class, display unjustifiable behavior, disrupt or impede the learning of other students, fail to answer University summons, or refuse to pay balances after due notification.  When such withdrawal occurs, an “AD” (Administrative Withdrawal) will be entered on the student’s record. If withdrawal from course/courses occurs during the final third of the semester or module, a grade of “F” will be recorded. The faculty may initiate an administrative withdrawal. However, the Vice President for Academic Affairs must approve all “AD” requests concerning academic issues.

Students who have been administratively withdrawn from the University may not register for courses offered by the University, whether on-campus or online.

Withdrawal from the University
A student may provide official notification of his or her intent to withdraw from the University by following the proper procedures for withdrawing from Post. Official notification from the student is any official notification that is provided in writing to the designated school official, i.e. the Office of Student Information. The withdrawal date will be the date the student begins the school withdrawal process. Students who notify the Office of Student Information orally will be required to confirm the oral notification of withdrawal in writing. Should the student withdraw from the University prior to the end of the semester, the official transcript will reflect a “W” (withdrawal) from all courses.

Withdrawal for Military Leave
Students who, during the course of an academic term enter active military service, including National Guard and Reserve active duty, and are not in attendance at the end of the term, will receive course and residence credit as follows:

1. If withdrawal is during the first four full weeks of the term, no course credit shall be awarded, no grades shall be granted, and the term shall not be counted as a term in residence. Full refund of tuition, room and board will be granted.
   
   
2. If withdrawal is after the first four weeks of the term and before the last two weeks of the term, no course credit shall be awarded. The transcript or record shall note either WM (withdrawal/military) or IN (incomplete) for courses in progress at the time of activation. The term shall count as a term in residence. When a student selects the withdrawal option, a full refund for tuition will be awarded.
   
   
3. If withdrawal is during the last two full weeks of the term, full course credit shall be awarded, grades attained at the time of withdrawal shall be granted, and the term shall count as a term of residence. Students enlisted in the National Guard or the Military Reserves are to be allowed a reasonable time to make up academic work lost while participating in required training.

Taking Courses at Another University
Post University students who wish to take courses at another accredited college or university and transfer the credit earned to Post must have permission from the Office of Student Information prior to enrolling in another institution. The form for this purpose is available in the Office of Student Information, and online. Students must be aware that taking a course at another university for which they received an “F” grade at Post will not change the student’s grade point average. A minimum grade of “C -“will be accepted for the transfer credit. If matriculated students wish to register concurrently at another institution for a course during the regular academic year, they must obtain permission from the Office of Student Information as outlined above.