Introduction William Woods University, guided by the core principle of honesty, is dedicated to fostering an academic environment characterized by integrity. This policy outlines our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of academic honesty and ensuring fairness in all academic endeavors. Responsibility for Academic Integrity Ensuring the integrity and fairness of the intellectual environment at William Woods […]
In support of the educational mission of William Woods University, alcohol and drug policies and programs have been put in place to create a safe environment that supports the academic and social success of all students. For more information, students are advised to review the information at this link: /student_life/undergraduate_student_experience/campus_safety/Alcohol%20and%20Drug%20Policies%20and%20Programs.pdf
Students indicate an intended major/minor at the time of their initial enrollment. The declaration must be complete with the office of the Registrar. That major MAY be undecided but must be declared. Thereafter, a change of major/minor is processed through the Office of the Registrar. Students must declare a major (other than undecided) prior to […]
Students whose progress has brought them within 15 credit hours of degree program completion are formally accorded status as Degree Candidates. The designation is useful in describing student status to employers, prospective employers, certification and licensing agencies, and prospective graduate and professional programs. The status indicates simply that the award of the degree is imminent. […]
Courses with a course number below 100 are developmental courses designed to prepare students for college-level course work. Students are placed in these classes based upon their English and math sub-scores on the ACT or the verbal and math sub-scores on the SAT. The Academic Dean may designate an alternative instrument to be used for […]
Official transcripts of student work by each institution granting credit are the only documentation accepted by the University. Transcripts issued by one institution which include or note coursework completed at another institution and applicable to its programs are relevant only for the coursework completed at the issuing institution. As part of the application process for […]
Through dual enrollment, select high school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to complete college-level courses on the William Woods campus. Admission into this program is restricted to high school junior and senior level students with a 19 composite ACT score or a 3.00 minimum high school GPA, as well as a counselor recommendation. Enrollment […]
During the final week of the semester, classes meet according to the alternative schedule that is available on the Office of the Registrar’s webpage. Print copies are also available in the Office of the Registrar. The alternative schedule provides a format for comprehensive assessment of learning and for other instructional activities. The week of the […]
In order to receive an associate’s degree, students must complete at least 60 credit hours. In addition, all general education requirements must be met. Associate degrees at William Woods University require an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 on at least 60 semester hours of credit and completion of all requirements of […]
Undergraduate schools may choose either a standard grade scale or an expanded grade scale. No other scales may be used. The scale must be adopted or not adopted by school and must be clearly state in the course syllabus. Standard Scale A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0 Expanded grade scale: A=4.0 A-+3.67 B+=3.33 B=3.0 B-=2.67 C+=2.33 […]
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