Grading Requirements
The Dominican University School of Education uses the following grading system:
| A | 4.00 | Superior/Outstanding |
| A- | 3.67 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.33 | Very Good |
| B | 3.00 | Good |
| B- | 2.67 | Fair |
| C+ | 2.33 | Passing Grade |
| C | 2.00 | Passing Grade |
| C- | 1.67 | Lowest Passing Grade |
| F | 0.00 | Failure |
| I | Incomplete | Requires approval by Dean and Instructor |
| P | Pass | For non-graded courses |
| W | Withdrawn from class | Per approval form |
| NC | No Credit | Not Computed in GPA |
| NR | Grade Not Reported by Faculty | Temporary; Not Computed in GPA |
| AU | Audit | |
| IP | In Process | For courses which span more than one session |
If a course has not been completed because of illness or other extraordinary reasons, an incomplete may be given. Should the professor permit the incomplete, University Alliance will be notified and the student will be given an additional four weeks of access to the program website in order to satisfy all course requirements. Any course not completed by this time will result in a grade of F.
Graduation
In the desired semester of graduation, a candidate must submit an application by the date published by the Registrar’s Office on the Dominican website, www.dom.edu. Applications for graduation are available from the School of Education Office and the Registrar’s Office. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for graduation.
Academic Honesty
Candidates who enroll in the School of Education are expected to observe high standards of academic honesty and integrity. Any candidate who violates such standards will be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the program.
Falsification of Credentials
Falsification of credentials related to field experiences or other program requirements may result in a candidate’s dismissal from a specific program and from the university.
Withdrawal/Refund Policies
Course Withdrawal
Students may officially drop a course at any time. The student should either email or call their enrollment representative at University Alliance to request the proper course withdrawal form. If the course is dropped early in the semester, tuition will be refunded according to the Withdrawal/Refund Policy listed below. The withdrawal will be treated as though the student had never registered for the course.
A student may still withdraw from a course beyond the refund period, but the student’s transcript will carry the number and title of the course with a grade of "W."
Withdrawing from a course without completion and official acceptance of the appropriate form will result in a grade of "F." Withdrawals are not permitted after week six.
Program Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw from the online degree program must contact their Academic Advisor and notify their Enrollment Representative at University Alliance. A formal request for withdrawal form must be submitted to the Advisor. Once the withdrawal has been processed, and in the event that the student then wishes to continue, they must wait at least one year and complete the entire application process.
Withdrawal/Refund Policy
| Week | Withdrawal Permitted | Tuition Refunded | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | 100% | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 2 | Yes | 80% | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 3 | Yes | 60% | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 4 | Yes | 40% | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 5 | Yes | 20% | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 6 | Yes | No Refund | By Sunday at 11:59 p.m. EST |
| 7 | No | No Refund - No Withdrawal |
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| 8 | No | No Refund - No Withdrawal |
Probation and Dismissal
A student will be placed on probation if their cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 after any three classes. A procedure will be provided to allow the student to increase the GPA within a single session. A student on probation may take only one course per session.
A student will be subject to dismissal if he or she is unable to attain a 3.0 GPA after three courses. Such students must wait one session prior to reapplying for matriculation in the online program. The university reserves the right to deny registration to any person who, in the opinion of the administration, has not demonstrated the ability to progress satisfactorily toward a degree. Other factors which may lead to dismissal include falsification of information or documentation and actions which the university may deem unsuitable for a professional educator.
Nondiscriminatory Policy
Dominican University admits students without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or age to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The university does not discriminate on the basis or race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or age in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan program, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Otherwise qualified persons are not subject to discrimination on the basis of handicap or disability.
Students with Disabilities
The university will provide reasonable accommodations so students can fully participate in curricular and extracurricular activities. Students who need assistance should contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at 708-524-6824.
