ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS

Susan Petrosino, Registrar
Lynn Bonesio, Associate Registrar
Maria Alvarez, Assistant Registrar
Linda Thompson, Assistant Registrar
Anita Sparrow, Degree Auditor
Phone: (860) 832-2236


Typical Program
A typical study program for a Central Connecticut State University student in good standing is considered to be 15 to 17 credits of academic work per semester, depending on classification and major.

A full-time student must carry a minimum of 12 credits per semester. Exceptions to this policy are permitted only with approval of the student’s academic dean.

Undergraduate students are expected to invest a minimum of four hours per week per credit hour, including class time, for courses which meet for a full semester. For courses which meet for a shorter duration, a corresponding increase in the time invested is expected.

Classification
Membership in a class is determined solely by total earned credits as follows:

Grading System
Central Connecticut State University uses the letter grading system as follows: A, superior; B, above average; C, average; D, passing but below average; and F, failure. A grade of incomplete (INC) may be recorded, at the discretion of the instructor, for a course in which a student, because of circumstances beyond his or her control, has not completed certain work or has been absent from the final examination. For undergraduate students, an INC not changed to another grade by the instructor within the first eight weeks of the subsequent major semester will be changed to an F. Responsibility for removing an INC within this time limit rests with the student.

Grade-Point Average—For computing grade-point average, grades are evaluated as follows for each semester hour of credit:

For example, a student receives an A in two courses, one carrying 3 credits and one carrying 1 credit; a B in a 3-credit course; a B- in a 3-credit course; a C- in a 2-credit course; a D in a 3-credit course; and an F in a 2-credit course. The grade-point average is computed as follows.

A or 4 quality points per hour x 4 credits = 16 quality points
B or 3 quality points per hour x 3 credits = 9 quality points
B- or 2.7 quality points per hour x 3 credits = 8.1 quality points
C- or 1.7 quality points per hour x 2 credits = 3.4 quality points
D or 1 quality point per hour x 3 credits = 3 quality points
F or 0 quality points per hour x 2 credits = 0 quality points
17 credits for a total of 39.5 quality points

To calculate this student’s semester grade-point average, the quality point total is divided by the total number of credits taken: 39.5 ÷ 17 = 2.32.

The cumulative grade-point average (CGPA) for a student’s record is determined by adding the credits attempted and dividing this total into the total number of quality points. The cumulative grade-point average indicates the academic record of the student for the time enrolled at the University.

Good Standing Policy — All students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher to be in Good Standing. All students who fall below a 2.00 will receive notification of either an academic warning or pending dismissal from the Registrar's Office.

Academic Warning — Those students who fall below a 2.00, but within the Academic Warning range appropriate to their accumulated credit hours, will be required to meet with a designated representative of their dean's office to determine an appropriate course of action. Students failing to meet this requirement or who fail to pursue the recommended strategies over the course of the next regular semester may be subject to academic dismissal.

Students with fewer than 19 total credit hours will not receive a pending dismissal notice, regardless of their grade point average. Such students with a GPA below 2.00 will be notified of Academic Warning and will follow the procedures for students in this category as described above.

Dismissal Hearing — Students who fall below the Academic Warning range appropriate to their accumulated credit hours will receive notice of pending dismissal. These students may petition for academic probation by contacting the office of their academic dean. Students who fail to apply for probation or who are denied probation will be dismissed. Following dismissal, a student must normally wait at least one semester before being considered for reinstatement.

From 70 credit hours onward, failure to maintain a GPA of 2.00 or above will result in a dismissal notice.

* Completed at and transferred to CCSU

Only courses taken at Central Connecticut State University, including summer session and winter session courses, are included in calculating the student's cumulative GPA. Courses taken at other institutions are not included in the student's Central Connecticut State University GPA. However, transfer credits will count toward the total number of credits attempted for purposes of academic standing.

An academically dismissed student may enroll through the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education as a non-matriculated student and seek to bring the cumulative grade-point average back to the good-standing level. Also, an academically dismissed student may petition the academic dean of their major for reinstatement.

After re-attaining good standing, as a result of work as a non-matriculated student, a student may request readmission to Central Connecticut State University as a matriculated student. Consultation with the Office of Admissions concerning deadlines for reactivation is advised.

Students concerned about their academic progress should consult their academic adviser.

Honor Requirements
Dean’s List
Full-time students. Dean’s List recognition for a semester is granted to students who carried at least 12 academic credits, earned a 3.50 GPA and did not have any “incompletes” for the semester at the time grade reports were issued.

Part-time matriculated students who have earned a minimum of 12 credits for the academic year, who have achieved a 3.50 cumulative average for fall and spring semesters of that school year and who have no “incompletes” listed on their record are eligible for spring semester Dean’s List honors.

Graduation Honors for Baccalaureate Degree
Graduation honors for the baccalaureate degree recognize high academic achievement at Central Connecticut State University as demonstrated by the following cumulative grade-point averages:

Candidates for Graduation Honors, who will be recognized at Commencement ceremonies, are identified at the conclusion of the regular semester preceding graduation. Full-time students who have earned a minimum of 44 credits toward their graduation requirements in residence at Central Connecticut State University, or part-time students who have earned a minimum of 56 credits toward their degree in residence at CCSU, with a cumulative earned GPA of at least 3.50 are considered to be Graduation Honors candidates eligible for recognition at Commencement. Candidacy for Graduation Honors does not guarantee the award of Graduation Honors upon completion of degree requirements.

Graduation honors, which appear on both the diploma and the transcript, will be awarded only to students who complete their graduation requirements with a minimum of 62 credits in residence at Central Connecticut State University and a cumulative earned grade-point average of at least 3.50. The residency requirement for honors may not be waived. Students with questions regarding academic honors should consult the Academic Dean of their major.


Graduation Standards
For graduation a student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 and receive grades of C- or better in all courses required for the major and minor, with a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.00 in the major and minor, and complete a minimum of 122 or 130 credits depending on one’s major. The School of Education and Professional Studies may have different requirements. See page 61 of the catalog.

Residence Requirements for Degree — A minimum of 45 credits “in residence” is required for a bachelor’s degree. Students transferring from any college are required to take at least 15 credits in their major field and 9 credits in their minor field at Central Connecticut State University. Major and minor minimums are included in the 45-credit residence requirement. “In residence” means attending classes conducted on campus or under supervision of Central Connecticut State University.

Programs in the School of Business require that at least 50% of the business credits needed for the business degree be earned and completed at Central Connecticut State University.

In no case will a degree be granted unless a student is matriculated for a minimum of one year at the time of graduation.

Application for Graduation — A graduating student must file an Application for Graduation in the Office of Registrar one year prior to graduation. Those expecting to complete degree requirements in May or August must file by May 1, and those completing in December must file by December 1.

Policy for Granting Students Who Have Almost Completed Degree Requirements Permission to Participate in Commencement Ceremonies — Any undergraduate student who has filed a graduation application, and whose spring semester degree evaluation confirms that the student will have completed all but nine (9) or fewer credit hours required for the degree by the end of spring semester, will be allowed to participate in Commencement ceremonies.

Undergraduate students having more than nine (9) credit hours of work remaining will not normally be allowed to participate in Commencement ceremonies. However, in the case of extraordinary circumstances such as family or health emergencies such students may appeal to the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee. The student may be required to provide supporting documentation in making such an appeal. The decision of the Vice President for Student Affairs or designee is final.

All applications for graduation will continue to include the following statement: In submitting this application, I understand that participation in Commencement ceremonies does not mean that I have graduated and that I am obligated to complete all requirements listed on the curriculum sheet/program of study for my degree in order to be awarded a diploma.

Note: Students seeking certification as teachers should submit an Application for Connecticut Certification in the Office of Registrar at the beginning of their last semester at CCSU.


Second Undergraduate Major
Although students earn a single undergraduate degree, they may complete the course requirements of a second major. To have a second major notation on the official transcript, students must complete a “Second Major” form, available at the Registrar’s Office, which requires the declaration of the primary major, the student’s degree program, and the requested second major. Students seeking teaching certification must earn a B.S.Ed. degree and list their teacher education subject matter as their primary major.

Second Degree Policy
A student who has already completed a bachelor’s degree may be admitted to Central Connecticut State University for a second undergraduate degree or a second undergraduate major within the student’s original degree program.

A transfer student (whose earlier degree is not from CCSU) must satisfy all degree, major, minor, general education and residence requirements. Transfer students are required to have a minimum of 45 credits at CCSU in order to receive a bachelor’s degree.

A student who already holds a bachelor’s degree from CCSU may complete a second major within the original degree program. Although there is no minimum credit hour requirement for a second major, all curriculum requirements in effect at the time of re-admission must be completed. Upon completion the student will receive only an additional notation on the transcript; additional diplomas will not be printed, and students will not participate in commencement ceremonies. Students in this category should inform the Office of Registrar of their intentions soon after re-admission.

A student who already holds a bachelor’s degree from CCSU and wishes to complete a second degree, may do so by completing all curriculum requirements in effect at the time of re-admission, with a minimum of 30 new credits. If all curriculum requirements are met, and the 30-credit minimum has not been attained, the remaining credits shall consist of additional directed electives chosen by the department. When these new degree requirements are met, the student will be issued another diploma and will be entitled to participate in commencement ceremonies.


Registration
Prerequisites — It is the students’ responsibility to determine whether they have met prerequisites for a course. Students found to be lacking the prerequisites for a course may be administratively removed from a class at the request of the instructor. Course prerequisites are defined in the course description section of this catalog.

Adding a Course — Students may add courses on a space-available basis during the first four days of the semester.

Dropping a Course — Dropping courses will be allowed up to the chronological mid-point in the course, with the exception that full-time undergraduate students must maintain a minimum credit load of 12 credits. Courses dropped by the deadline do not appear on the student’s transcript. Forms are available in the Registrar’s Office, Davidson Hall, or the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education, Willard Hall.

Undergraduate full-time students for whom dropping a course would reduce their credit load to fewer than 12 credits must apply for withdrawal from that course. (Students must follow the same procedure as for withdrawal from courses described below.)

WARNING: Failure to carry a minimum of 12 credits may affect Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and receipt of certain federal, state and other benefits, including but not limited to various financial aid programs, Veterans benefits and Social Security benefits. Students dropping below 12 credits are ineligible for participation in intercollegiate athletics.

Withdrawal from Courses — Withdrawals are initiated with the student’s academic dean and require the signatures of the instructor, the chair of the department offering the course and the dean of the school offering the course. After the deadline for dropping courses has passed (mid term), withdrawal from a course may be granted and recorded on the student’s permanent record as “W” if extenuating circumstances are found to justify withdrawal. Poor academic performance is not considered an extenuating circumstance. A “W” does not affect the student’s grade-point average.

If a student stops attending and fails to officially withdraw from a course, a grade of “F” will be recorded on the student’s record.

Pass-Fail Option — A limited pass-fail option in courses not required for the major, minor or general education program is available at the University. To be eligible for the pass/fail option, the student must have completed at least 34 earned hours (including transfer hours) and must be a matriculated undergraduate in good standing. Up to two (2) pass/fail courses may be selected in one semester, but no more than four (4) pass/fail courses may be selected throughout the entire undergraduate career. If a student changes majors to a discipline in which pass/fail credit has been earned, the grade(s) earned in such a pass/fail course(s) shall be retrieved and recorded on permanent record in place of the pass/fail grade. Intent to take a course pass/fail must be filed in the Office of Registrar within the first three weeks of the semester. Contact the Office of Registrar for more information.

Audit Option — Full-time undergraduate students are permitted to audit courses, provided they are taking a minimum of 12 credits in addition to the courses audited. Part-time students need not meet this minimum requirement. Intent to audit a course requires the written approval of the instructor and must be filed in the Office of Registrar in the first three weeks of the semester. Failure to meet the instructor’s requirements for auditing may result in the student being withdrawn from the course. Courses taken on an audit basis do not affect grade point average and do not apply toward any graduation requirement. The Office of Registrar has details.

Eligibility for Extra Courses — A full-time student may take 12 to 18 semester credits without special permission. A student who wishes to register for more than the customary semester program of academic work should apply in writing to the appropriate academic dean at least one week prior to registration for the semester in which the additional course is to be taken. Credit overload forms are available in the Office of Registrar. Students wishing to take 16-week courses along with student teaching must complete the credit overload form.

In general, the only applications approved are from students whose cumulative grade-point average is 2.50 or above, or whose average for the preceding semester is at least 3.00. No student will be permitted to take more than the normal program of study in the first semester.

Graduate Courses — Undergraduate students who desire to enroll in graduate courses are required to have a 2.70 GPA and senior standing. Students are also required to obtain the written permission of their adviser, chair of the department offering the course and the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs/Coordinator of Graduate Studies prior to registration. Priority is given to graduate students; undergraduates who meet criteria are enrolled on a space-available basis. The necessary form is available in the Registrar’s Office, the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education, and the Graduate Studies Office.

Course Repeat Policy — A course in which a grade of C- or lower has been received may be repeated, although no course may be repeated more than once without approval of the chair of the department offering the course. The most recent course grade and credit will be applied to the GPA and degree requirements. All grades will appear on the student’s transcript. This policy applies just to courses taken at CCSU and only to courses repeated beginning with the Fall 1994 semester. (This policy is applicable only to undergraduate students.)

Note: Repeating courses taken in a previous semester may affect certain federal and state benefits, various financial aid programs, loans, scholarships and social security benefits, in addition to athletic eligibility and veteran’s benefits. Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements must be met for continued financial aid eligibility. See catalog for explanation of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.

Note: Education majors and post-baccalaureate certification students should refer to the course repeat policy listed in the School of Education and Professional Studies section of the catalog.

ENG 099 and MATH 099 — ENG 099 (formerly ECE 099) and MATH 099 (formerly ECM 099) are three-credit courses. As of Fall 2001, these courses will not be pass/fail. The letter grade awarded will be computed into a student’s GPA, but the credits will not count towards the number of credits required for graduation.

Non-Credit Courses — Non-credit courses are offered through the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education within its community service programs and are noted with a grade of NC.

The symbol “S” on a transcript will indicate satisfactory completion of a non-credit academic course. The symbol “U” will indicate unsatisfactory performance or non-completion of an academic non-credit course.


Appeals for Grade Changes
Academic grading reflects careful and deliberate judgment of a faculty member instructing a course. Academic evaluation of student performance requires expert consideration of cumulative information. Such decision-making by its nature is judgmental and evaluative. The evaluative process is not and should not be likened to the adversarial process involved in disciplinary matters, for academic grade determination is unadaptable to the methods of judicial or administrative decision-making. The education process, moreover, is not by nature adversarial, but rather centers upon a continuing relationship between faculty and student. Administrative interposition, except in the most extreme instances, is to be avoided. The University recognizes that in rare instances there may be errors, or “palpable injustice(s)” in determination of a final grade. A student alleging such error or palpable injustice, i.e., a clear showing of arbitrary or capricious action, may appeal as provided below:

1. A student who believes a grade involved an error or a palpable injustice shall first confer with the instructor who awarded the grade no later than the end of the fourth week of the following regular semester.

2. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome, the student may next present the case to the appropriate department chairperson, who may effect a settlement upon written agreement of the instructor.

3. Further appeal by the student shall be in writing to the dean of the school concerned. A grade change shall be made only with the written consent of the instructor and the department chairperson.

4. If the instructor is deceased or cannot be contacted by the student and department chairperson by the end of the fourth week of the following regular semester, the student may confer with the chairperson. Upon evidence of error, the chairperson may make the appropriate grade change after consultation with and approval of the dean of the school. The instructor shall be notified of the change if notice subsequently can be delivered. If the chairperson finds evidence of palpable injustice, then the case shall be referred to the Grade Appeals Review Board for action as described in Step 6 below.

5. When an appeal for grade change is made at the end of student’s final semester and if the instructor is deceased or cannot be contacted by the student and the department chairperson, the student may appeal to the department chairperson.

If the instructor cannot be contacted before the grade deadline for graduation and where there is evidence of error, the chairperson may make the appropriate grade change after consultation with and approval by the dean of the school. The instructor shall be notified of the change if notice subsequently can be delivered. If the chairperson finds evidence of a palpable injustice, then the case shall be referred to the Grade Appeals Review Board for action as described in Step 6 below.

6. Any appeal after the completion of the steps above shall be made to the Grade Appeals Review Board, which functions under the aegis of the Academic Standards Committee, in written form and with a statement of justification. Following an investigation, the Grade Appeals Review Board may deny the appeal, in which case the matter shall be closed.

If the Grade Appeals Review Board makes a finding that the grading involved a palpable injustice, then the case shall be remanded to the instructor and the dean of the instructor’s school for reconsideration. The instructor may make the appropriate change in the grade with the written agreement of the dean. If the instructor disagrees or if the instructor’s whereabouts are unknown, the Grade Appeals Review Board may recommend a change to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Vice President may make the appropriate grade change or issue a “W” (withdrawal) with the written agreement of the dean. The instructor and the department chairperson shall be notified in writing of such change. In no case shall a grade be lowered as a result of the appeal to the Grade Appeals Review Board.

Acceptance of Non-Traditional Credit
Central Connecticut State recognizes that many valid learning experiences occur outside the traditional classroom. CCSU accepts from matriculated students the following types of non-traditional credit, up to a maximum of 30 credits of credit except for established special programs. When such credit is awarded, it is entered on the transcript but the grade is not included in the University grade-point average. Students should be aware that in all the instances described below, the rules for granting of credit for non-traditional learning may vary among academic schools and departments at CCSU, depending on the rules of external accrediting agencies and in accordance with departmental standards. Students should direct questions to the department chair.

Advanced Placement — The University accepts for college credit advanced placement courses taken in high school under the auspices of the College Entrance Examination Board’s Advanced Placement Test Program provided the student achieves a minimum score of 3 on the test. Official score reports are requested by the Office of Admissions.

Credit for Standardized Examinations — Central Connecticut State students may earn up to 30 credits by examination from the College Level Examination Program of the College Entrance Examination Board (CLEP and DANTES) or any nationally-standardized examination. A student is permitted one trial for each examination and must achieve a score equal to, or higher than, the national norm for that particular examination to receive credit. Information about which examinations are approved for departmental credit and minimum score requirements is available from the Office of Admissions or the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education. Official score reports are required by the Office of Admissions.

Credit for non-collegiate training programs — Many businesses and industries, and other non-accredited institutions, provide formal training for which some academic credit may be awarded. Central Connecticut State University will follow ACE recommendations on the acceptance of this credit as published in The National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs. CCSU also accepts credit for programs conducted by non-collegiate organizations not evaluated by ACE, according to specific local agreements which comply with Board of Governors for Higher Education regulations. Application of credit as it relates to the student’s CCSU degree requirements will be determined by the student’s major department. Official transcripts, diplomas or certificates are required. If there is not an ACE recommendation or existing local agreement for the training program, refer to “Credit for life or work experience” below.

Credit for life or work experience — While Central Connecticut State University itself does not evaluate life or work experience, the University will accept such credit as awarded by other regionally-accredited colleges and universities, to the extent that it is applicable to the student’s degree program and providing it does not exceed 30 credits. Matriculated students who believe they are eligible for such credit are encouraged to contact Charter Oak State College.


Placement Testing and Remedial Courses
All entering first-time students are required to take placement examinations in English, mathematics and foreign language prior to registration in order to determine their eligibility for ENG 110 (English Composition) and appropriate mathematics and foreign language courses. The English placement exam is not required of students who have a SAT verbal score of 450 or who have successfully completed ENG 099 or ENG 109. The foreign language placement exam is not required of students who have successfully completed three years of a single language in high school. (The high school transcript must be received by the Office of Admissions.)

Beginning in the fall semester 1992, remedial programs, 099 classes in Math and English, will be counted in determining full-time load status for students enrolled in those sections. In the computation of the credit load, each hour of instruction would be counted as one hour of credit. No remedial course will be counted for academic credit towards graduation.

The University reserves the right to deny enrollment in any course to students who do not possess the appropriate skills or knowledge.

Transfer students also are required to take the placement tests unless they meet the following conditions.
• Students who transfer credit for ENG 110
• Students receiving transfer credit for MATH 099, MATH 101, 115, 121, 122, 125 or a 200-level calculus course need not take the Mathematics Accuplacer exam. Students with transfer credit for MATH 113, STAT 104 and/or MATH 105, ONLY, must take the Accuplacer. Students receiving credit for a “math elective,” or any other mathematics course, should contact the Mathematical Sciences Department about the need for the Accuplacer.
• The foreign language requirement did not apply to transfer students until fall 1992.

Students planning to study French, Italian or Spanish must also take a placement examination for enrollment in the appropriate level course.

Placement testing dates are published on a regular schedule, and notices are sent to admitted students. Students transferring from other campuses of CSU should request forwarding of their Mathematics Placement Exam to Central Connecticut State University’s Mathematical Sciences Department.

Mathematics Placement Examination (MPE) — The Mathematics Accuplacer exam is administered to all entering and transfer (when appropriate) students, both full- and part-time. There is no passing or failing grade on this examination; its only purpose is to determine the student’s background, for placement purposes, in mathematics. It is given on a continuous basis. Since the purpose of the exam is initial placement, once a student has started his/her mathematics course sequence, he/she is no longer eligible to take the exam. While the results of the exam are deemed to be valid for the career of the student while at Central Connecticut State University, practical experience indicates that the mathematics sequence/courses should be started as soon as possible after taking the MPE. A student, under extenuating circumstances, may retake the MPE only after obtaining permission from the Mathematical Sciences Department chair or MPE coordinator. The examination is provided free of charge as part of the department’s commitment to the quality of its course offerings.

State University Student Interchange — Full-time students at Central Connecticut State University may take courses not available on campus at one of the other Connecticut State Universities, with grades for these courses being treated as though earned at Central Connecticut State University.

Advance approval to take such courses during the academic year is required. Such students will continue to be registered at Central Connecticut State University, to which all tuition and fees will be paid.

Full-time students who may wish to take courses at other Greater Hartford area institutions should check with the Registrar about the Hartford Consortium Cross-Registration Program.

Attending Other Institutions — Students enrolled at Central Connecticut State University who wish to take courses at other accredited institutions should complete the Request for Transfer Credit form with the Office of Admissions. Students who wish to apply transfer credits to specific degree requirements should seek advice from the appropriate department chair or academic dean as to how the credit may be applied. Only courses carrying a grade of C- or better will be accepted in transfer. The School of Education and Professional Studies may have different requirements. See page 61 of the catalog for more information.


Declaration of Major
A student should select a major after consultation with an adviser. Forms to declare the major are available in the Office of Registrar or the enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education. See requirements for majors under separate departmental listings.

Change of Major or Degree Objective — To change or declare a degree program, major or minor, a student must initiate a Major and Program Change Form in the Office of Registrar or the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education, obtain the necessary signatures and return it to the Office of Registrar.

Admission to the Professional Education Program — See School of Education and Professional Studies.

Course Substitution — Departmental chairs may approve the substitution of one course for another within the major or minor. The student should obtain the appropriate form from the Office of Registrar or the Enrollment Center/Office of Continuing Education, have it signed by the chairs involved and submit the completed form to the student’s academic dean who then forwards it to the Registrar’s Office.

Withdrawal from the University
A full-time student wishing to withdraw from the University must confer with the Registrar (Davidson Hall 117) and have the appropriate forms completed and approved by that office no later than four weeks before the last day of the final examination period. The Registrar will assist in filing the form necessary for withdrawal.

Withdrawals after this date will be permitted only under extenuating circumstances and will require consultation and approval of the Academic Dean and the Registrar.

Readmission is contingent upon the student’s academic standing at the time of re-entry. The student must complete a reactivation form with the Office of Admissions to initiate readmission.

Change of Status
Change of status from full-time to part-time may be requested at any time prior to the first day of classes and through the third week of a semester. No change of status is permitted after the third week. Contact the Registrar (Davidson Hall, Room 117, 832-1786).

Other Regulations
Attendance — Regular class attendance is expected by the University. The following attendance regulations are in effect.

• A student is responsible for class attendance although each instructor should establish his/her policy and inform the class.
• A student absent from class for five consecutive days or less should, upon return, explain the absence to the instructor.
• A student, absent for more than five consecutive days for medical reasons, should notify the University Health Service in advance of return. On return, the student obtains a form from the University Health Service to show the instructor. If absent for non-medical reasons, the students notifies the Student Affairs Office, which notifies the instructor.
• Absences for official University trips to conferences, intercollegiate athletic events, musical performances and other events are authorized in advance by the Student Affairs Office.
• Make-up work is the responsibility of the student.

Eligibility for Extra-Curricular Activity — A full-time undergraduate student is eligible for participation in, election and/or appointment to committees and recognized Central Connecticut State student organizations, and for participation in extracurricular activities, such as intercollegiate athletics, band and theatre, provided the student is matriculated and is not under disciplinary sanction prohibiting same.

This is a minimum requirement for the University and does not replace any conditions established by individual organizations.

Transcript Policy — A University transcript is a complete, unabridged academic record, without deletions or omissions, which includes the signature of an authorized official and bears the legal seal of the University. Central Connecticut State issues only official transcripts.

Transcripts may be obtained from the Office of Registrar, Davidson 115. The cost, which is subject to change, is $3. All requests for transcripts must be in writing and include payment in advance.

Change of Address — A student must notify the Office of Registrar in writing of a change of address. Students living off campus and not at their permanent addresses should register their local address with the Office of Registrar.

Cancellation of Courses — The University reserves the right to cancel courses which have insufficient registration, and to change the schedule of courses or instruction as necessary.

Academic Honesty — At Central Connecticut State University we value personal integrity as fundamental to our interactions with each other. We place special weight on academic honesty in all of our intellectual pursuits because it is a value that is fundamental to academic life and scholarly practice. All members of the University community are obligated to uphold high standards of academic honesty in their scholarship and learning. Therefore, we expect students to take personal responsibility for their intellectual work and to respect and acknowledge the ideas of others. Academic honesty means doing one’s own work and giving proper credit to others whose work and thought one may draw upon. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with what constitutes academic dishonesty and plagiarism and to avoid all forms of cheating and plagiarism.

Public Access to Student Records
In accordance with appropriate federal and state laws, the University has designated certain types of student information as public or “directory” information. While the University respects the student’s right to privacy and will do its best to protect that privacy, such information may be disclosed. The following is directory information: student’s name, address, phone number, dates of attendance, class standing, academic major and degree(s) earned. Additional information is also deemed directory information, including participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams and awards received.

Currently enrolled students have the right to request that the University not release address and phone information to individuals or organizations outside the University (although we are required to provide information to organizations which have provided the student any type of financial aid, including loans). A student who wishes to have his/her address and phone number restricted should contact the Office of Registrar. Such protection is provided for currently enrolled students only.

The University assumes that failure on the part of any student to specifically request withholding of certain directory information indicates approval of disclosure.


Graduation Rates
Students may request information on completion and graduation rates from the office of Planning and Institutional Research (832-1780).

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