Academic Honesty
The student's observance of total honesty is required in the pursuit of his/her formal studies. Any instance of plagiarism, cheating, or falsification of research work, examinations, or academic records may result in a failing grade for the course and may make one liable for dismissal.

Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all class sessions. If, for a serious reason, it is necessary to miss class, the student is to notify the professor immediately. Students are responsible for any missed work, including lecture notes, tests, handouts, viewing of videos, et cetera. Any absences in excess of two class sessions may, at the discretion of the professor, result in a reduction of course grade.

Withdrawal from Class
To withdraw from a class, an official Withdrawal Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of “F” on the student's transcript. Students may withdraw from a course no later than one week before the final examination.

Grading System
Letter grades are used to indicate the quality of a student's performance in a course. Professors assign grades as the result of class work, reports, research papers, examinations, or a combination of the above. Grade points apply only to semester grades.

The following grading system is used for all undergraduate courses:

The following grading system is used for all graduate courses:

An “I” (Incomplete) may be issued only when the course work is interrupted for justifiable reason. No “I” can be given without the consent of the Academic Dean. An “I” must be made up before the last day of the subsequent semester. Failure to do so will result in a grade of “F”.

A “W” will be entered on the permanent record if the student officially withdraws. No “W” can be given without the consent of the Academic Dean.

Grade Appeal Procedures
An appeal of a final course grade must be made within two weeks of the issuance of grades. A student must first discuss the matter directly with the professor. If this step does not result in a satisfactory explanation or resolution of the perceived problem, the student may then bring the matter to the attention of the Academic Dean. Documentation supporting the student's appeal must be provided. The decision of the Academic Dean is final.

Academic Probation
All students pursuing the Master of Arts degree must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (B) to remain in good academic standing. If a student's GPA falls below the requirement, the student will be placed on academic probation. A student placed on academic probation must obtain the minimum cumulative GPA within the next three courses taken, with no more than twelve courses in total taken towards the degree. Failure to obtain the required GPA will cause the student to be subject to dismissal from the program. The Academic Dean reserves the right to make final decisions regarding dismissal.

Auditing a Class
To audit a class, an official Audit Request Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean before the fourth class. Auditors must have permission to audit from both the instructor and the Academic Dean. No student may audit a course unless he or she has been formally admitted into the Religious Studies Division. Normal tuition and fees apply when auditing courses.

Transcripts
A transcript will be issued only by a written request, signed by the student, that includes the student's name when attending the institution, dates of attendance, social security number, and program attended (graduate or undergraduate). A fee of five dollars must accompany the request. The transcript will be sent directly from the Office of the Registrar to the institution or organization for which it is requested. If a transcript is issued to a student, indication of that fact will be made upon the transcript itself. Each student who completes the Master of Arts Degree Program is provided, upon graduation, a transcript free of charge. Transcripts will not be issued for persons having outstanding financial obligations to Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The Seminary requires one week's notice for the issuance of a transcript.