Graduate Policies

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
To earn a degree at Marygrove College, graduate students must follow all the procedures, meet all the general and specific requirements, and abide by all the academic regulations that appear in this catalog.

Graduate students should normally follow the degree requirements in effect at the time of their first registration at Marygrove. Students may, however, apply for graduation using the requirements of any catalog in effect while attending the College, as long as it is not more than six years old. For professional certification, Marygrove College reserves the right to change degree requirements based upon requirements set forth by the governmental and/or accrediting agencies that regulate certification.

Graduate students are responsible for learning and following the requirements, policies, and procedures affecting their program. Graduate students should consult their program coordinator or program director regularly to verify that all degree requirements are being met in a timely fashion.

Any graduate student who has not been granted full admission to the Division of Graduate Studies will not be awarded a graduate degree. It is the responsibility of any degree-seeking candidate admitted with unclassified, probationary, provisional or special student status to verify that formal (regular) admission to the graduate program is approved and recorded upon completion of all requirements for standard admission.

GRADUATE COUNCIL
The Graduate Council is the official forum of administrators, faculty, and graduate students whose responsibility is to determine the purpose and direction of graduate education and to assure its quality and integrity. The major tasks of the council include:

• Ensuring the quality of graduate programs
• Reviewing and evaluating educational policies and programs
• Monitoring the progress of graduate students

ACADEMIC ADVISING
Marygrove College offers personalized academic advising by faculty members who teach in the graduate division. The graduate students’ program coordinator or program director acts as their academic advisor, assisting them in clarifying their goals and in planning an educational program consistent with interests and abilities. The academic advisor facilitates this planning process by helping graduate students understand college policies, procedures and requirements, and assisting in choosing appropriate courses. Advisors also aid in monitoring and evaluating the student’s program and in integrating the many resources of the institution to meet individual needs. Nonetheless, the student is responsible for meeting academic requirements notwithstanding the advice received from an academic advisor.

CALENDAR
The graduate calendar year at Marygrove is divided into three semesters. The first semester runs from September to December (Fall); the second semester from January to April (Winter); and the third semester from May to August (Summer). Calendar dates are published at the beginning of each academic year.

Marygrove College reserves the right to change course schedules and to cancel a class with insufficient enrollment. In the event of such changes or cancellation, graduate students will be notified provided they properly registered in the course, according to Marygrove College’s established procedures.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES
On-campus graduate students may register in person or by mail. A schedule that provides students with on-campus registration dates is published and distributed every semester. Students with a zero balance may register for classes on-campus during regular registration and request billing at a later date in the term. To register by mail, graduate students must enclose payment in full with their registration forms. The College mails early registration forms each semester to current students. Students can call their advisor, the Registrar, or the Office of Graduate Admissions if they have not received forms. Students with a balance at the end of the term will not be allowed to register for subsequent semesters until the balance is paid in full.

HEALTH INSURANCE
Proof of health insurance is a condition of registration for all students at Marygrove College. Graduate students with health insurance must show proof of coverage to the business office. If students wish to register and do not have health insurance, the College will provide them with coverage. Health insurance for students 34 years of age and younger costs $455 per year; health insurance for students older than 34 years of age costs $655 per year. To purchase insurance, graduate students should visit the business office.

COURSE INFORMATION

COURSE PREREQUISITES
Courses often have prerequisites or requirements that students must meet before a class can be taken. A prerequisite might take the form of a completion of a lower level course, performing an audition, or securing the permission of the instructor. Graduate students without the stated prerequisites for a course will be precluded from registering for that course.

COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
The first digit of a course number indicates the level of the content and gives students an idea of the type and difficulty of the course. All courses in the 500 and 600 series are graduate courses open to graduate students for graduate credit. Marygrove seniors with a B average (3.0 GPA) are eligible to take 500 level courses. These seniors should contact the Office of Graduate Admissions for an application, and the instructor of the course for further information. Courses in the 600 series are graduate level courses open to graduate students only.

In some instances, a course may carry two departments and course numbers. The double number indicates that credit may be received in either department. When registering for a course that is dual-listed, students must indicate clearly in which department they intend to receive credit. After the course begins, changes cannot be made.

CROSS-LISTED COURSES
Several undergraduate courses in art, music, religious studies, education and dance are cross-listed for graduate credit. The level of expectation for both quantity and quality of work performed for graduate credit is greater than that for undergraduate credit. For course numbers and descriptions, see the appropriate program section of this catalog.

GRADE INFORMATION
GRADUATE GRADING SYSTEM
Grades are symbols that indicate the degree of mastery of course objectives. Grades do not necessarily reflect the quantity of effort put into learning the material, but rather serve as a measurement of performance and results. The grading system, the significance of grades, and the numerical value of honor points follow:

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