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Classes, Exams & Grades
Class Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes, laboratories, and clinical sessions for every course in which they are enrolled. To accommodate students’ reasonable, personal situations that might prevent them from attending classes, each student is entitled to excused absences amounting to the equivalent of one week’s class time in a semester. Any absences in excess of this standard can prevent students from achieving the course learning outcomes as evaluated by the instructor.
Early Warning & Midterm Warning
Students who are struggling in one or more of their courses may receive an early warning notice. Students who receive early warnings are strongly encouraged to meet with their instructor to discuss the instructor’s recommendations and additional tips and strategies for improving their academic performance.
At midterm, students in academic difficulty may receive a midterm warning. Students doing unsatisfactory work at this time should consult their instructor to determine ways to improve their academic performance. Academic Advisors are also available to provide support. In cases where additional studying, tutoring, or changes in study habits cannot improve the student’s grade, withdrawal may be recommended to prevent a failure from being recorded.
Final Examinations
Students are not expected to take more than two final examinations on any given day. If a student has more than two final examinations scheduled on a single day, he/she may appeal to have one
of the examinations rescheduled. The line of appeal is first to the faculty member(s) and then to
the appropriate Divisional Dean. Students are expected to take final examinations when they are scheduled or rescheduled. Missed examinations may be rescheduled at the discretion of the faculty member.
Grade Reports
Students may view final semester or summer session grades by using the Lion’s Den or the RV Mobile App. Grades become viewable as the instructors report them to the Office of Enrollment Services. Approximately two weeks after the end of the semester or summer session, grade point averages are calculated and grade reports are emailed to the Lion Mail address.
Grade & Academic Appeals
Student grievances of an academic nature should initially be discussed between the student and the student’s instructor. Failing a satisfactory resolution of the problem at this level, the student should consult with the appropriate department chairperson. Should the student still feel that a satisfactory resolution has not been achieved, the student may request the appropriate Divisional Dean review the matter. Students wishing to initiate a grade appeal must do so within four weeks of the beginning of the following semester, excluding Summer sessions. Other than in cases of computational or clerical error, grades may only be changed by following the grade appeal procedure.
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