Academic Policies

Academic Requirements for Degree Programs:

Overview

Academic Credit and Student Workload

Undergraduate Degrees (B.A., B.S., B.F.A., Mus.B.)

Two Bachelor’s Degrees From Purchase

Second Bachelor’s Degree (Only) From Purchase

Graduate Degrees (M.A., M.F.A., M.M.)

General Academic Policies:

Academic and Professional Integrity

Guidelines for Research with Human Subjects

ESL Proficiency Requirements

Transfer Credit Policy: B.A. and B.S. Degree Programs

Transfer Credit Policy: B.F.A. and Mus.B. Degree Programs

Transfer Credit Policy: M.A., M.F.A., and M.M. Degree Programs

Internal Transfer: Policy and Procedures

Full-Time and Part-Time Status and Overload Approval

The Freshman Year and Freshman Withdrawal Policy

College Writing: AP Policy

Declaring a Major*

Double Major*

Minors

Registration

Attendance (General and on Religious Holidays)

Exam Week

Tutorials and Independent Studies

Academic Credits in Performing and Visual Arts Courses*

Senior Projects*

Off-Campus Study

Academic Internships

Enrollment in Liberal Studies & Continuing Education Courses (including Winter and Summer Session)

Cross-Registration at Manhattanville College

Maintenance of Matriculation

Graduation

Graduation with Honors

*B.A. and B.S. degree programs

Grading Policies:

Grading System

Grade of Incomplete: Procedure for Receiving

Grade Point Averages

Narrative Evaluations

Change of Grade

Dean’s List

Satisfactory Academic Progress:

Overview

Standards for Undergraduate Students

Standards for Graduate Students

Professional Standards: B.F.A., Mus.B., M.F.A., and M.M. Degree Programs

- Program Progress and Professional Standards:
  Conservatories of Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts;
  School of Art+Design; School of Film and Media
  Studies: Film B.F.A. Program

Academic Review Committee and Midterm Warning

Academic Probation

Suspension

Leaves of Absence, Withdrawals, and Dismissals:

Academic Leaves

Medical Leaves

Personal Leaves

Notes for All Leaves

Withdrawal From the College

Academic Dismissal

Academic Records:

Overview

Policies Governing Student Records (FERPA)

Please refer to Appendix A for selected highlights of other College policies affecting students. Students and other interested parties should refer to the following for additional information and updates during 2011–2013:

Student Handbook (www.purchase.edu/studenthandbook)
College Policies (www.purchase.edu/policies)