Late grade submission policy:

•     Papers and other assignments are due according to the dates outlined in the course syllabus

•     If extenuating circumstances make it impossible for the student to meet the deadline(s), s/he must seek a request from the course professor in writing.

•     If the professor agrees with the request, an extension may be granted but the extension period may not go beyond the end of the following semester (i.e., within four months of the end of the course)

•     If the paper is not completed by the revised date, the professor is obligated to submit the course grade to the registrar, factoring in ‘0’ for the papers in question

•     If the extenuating circumstances have continued and prevented the completion of the paper, a further extension may be granted only by the program director.

Leave of Absence Policy:

Each semester a student who is not taking a course(s) must request in writing for a leave of absence to the Director.  This letter should include the date when course(s) are expected to resume.  A student may be granted a leave of absence twice; however, after that time a meeting with the Director and Stream Coordinator would be required to discuss plans for continuation in the program.

This policy is not intended to remove flexibility for students but is designed to ensure that good communication occurs and that academic advising is sought.