Introduction
All students earning a degree at Pikeville
College are responsible for and expected to be familiar with the academic
policies and procedures outlined in this catalog.
Classification Of Students
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Regular students are those who have met all
admission requirements and have enrolled as a degree student.
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Special students are those admitted on special
conditions, students who have received a baccalaureate degree, or are non-degree
seeking students.
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Full-Time students are those registered
for 12 or more hours of work in a semester.
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Part-Time students are those registered
for fewer than 12 hours in a semester.
Students are classified as follows:
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Freshmen....................... 0-29
semester hours
Sophomores................... 30-59 semester hours
Juniors ........................... 60-89
semester hours
Seniors........................... 90
semester hours and above
Student Course Load
The normal student load is 12 to
18 semester hours. For a load of more than 18 semester hours,
permission of the Academic Advisor, Division Chair, and the Dean of the College
is required. During the summer terms the maximum load is seven semester hours.
Course Credit
Academic credit is awarded in terms of
semester credit hours. Some majors will allow credit hours earned in fulfillment
of the general education core curriculum also to be counted as part of the major
or minor. However, students should not assume that this is always the case. In
addition, courses may be utilized to meet requirements in a major or minor, but
not in both areas. Students with questions concerning the use of a course to
fulfill multiple graduation requirements should consult with their academic
advisor. The final determination in these instances will be made by the
Registrar, after consultation with the appropriate program faculty and the Dean
of the College.
Registration
Students may register at the College only
during the scheduled time. No credit will be allowed for any courses unless the
student is properly registered.
Adding a Course
A student may add a course only with the
consent of the Academic Advisor. No courses may be added after the deadline set
in the academic calendar. Additions become effective only when the properly
signed official form is filed with the Office of Academic Affairs.
Withdrawal from a Course
A student may withdraw from any
course, except basic skills courses, with consent of the Academic
Advisor. Withdrawal from a basic skills course requires approval from the
Developmental Studies Coordinator and Dean of the College. Withdrawal
becomes effective only when the student presents official notice to the
Registrar. For withdrawal up to the end of the fifth week of classes
during a regular semester and the sixth day of classes for a summer
session, a grade of “W” is given.
A student withdrawing after these
dates receives a grade of “WF” or “WP” according to the judgment of the
instructor. The last day a student may withdraw is the last class
meeting prior to final examinations.
When a student does not officially
withdraw from a class, or the College, a grade of “F” is incurred.
Withdrawal from the College
Any student who wishes to withdraw from
the College must submit written notice to the Registrar for approval and
complete the withdrawal process.
Cancellation of Courses
The College administration reserves the
right to cancel any course for which an insufficient number of students has
enrolled or for other reasons deemed necessary.
Course Audits
A student who wishes to audit, or take
courses without credit, must obtain permission of the instructor to be audited
and from the Registrar during the first two weeks of a semester. The same
registration procedure is followed as for courses bearing credit and the regular
semester hour fees are charged. Courses audited cannot be counted toward meeting
graduation requirements. Once enrolled as an auditor, and after the drop/add
period, the student may not change enrollment to receive credit for the course.
Academic Year/Summer Sessions
The College operates on a semester system.
A semester hour is the unit by which academic progress is measured. Pikeville
College’s academic year features two semesters of 15 weeks each. The
College normally offers two summer sessions. The normal load for a full‑time
student during a regular semester is 12 to 18 semester hours. For a load of more
than 18 semester hours, there is an additional charge and approval of the
student’s Academic Advisor, Division Chair and Dean of the College is required.
Students may earn a maximum of seven hours credit each summer term. A full‑time
student at Pikeville
College may not enroll at another institution without prior permission of the
student’s Academic Advisor, Division Chair, and Dean of the College.
Grading System
Pikeville College uses the letter system of grading:
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Grade
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Definition
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Point/Hour Value
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A
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Excellent
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4 points per earned hour
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B
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Good
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3 points per earned hour
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C
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Average
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2 points per earned hour
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D
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Passing
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1 point per earned hour
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F
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Failure
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0 points per attempted hour
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I
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Incomplete*
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0 points per attempted hour
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IPB
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Incomplete Proficiency
Based*
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0 points per attempted hour
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Q
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Quit (Administrative
Withdrawal)
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0 points per attempted hour
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W
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Withdrew*
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0 hours, 0 points
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WP
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Withdrew Passing*
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0 hours, 0 points
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WF
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Withdrew Failing
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0 points per attempted hour
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P
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Pass*
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Hours earned only
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Au
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Audit*
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0 hours, 0 points
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* Not used in computing the grade-point average.
Grade-Point Average (GPA)
The grade-point average (GPA) is
computed by dividing the total number of quality points by the total
number of hours attempted. Semester hours earned and those for which a
grade of “F”, “WF”, or “Q” is recorded comprise the number of semester
hours attempted. Courses for which students receive grades of “W” or
“WP” are not included in the grade-point average computation.
A student in good academic
standing has an overall average of “C” or better, represented by a GPA
of 2.00 or higher and 2.00 or higher in the major field. Students must
earn a “C” grade or better in all required major or area of
concentration classes in order to earn a degree.
Incomplete Grade
A grade of “Incomplete” is
assigned only in instances where work is not completed because of
serious illness, accident, death in the immediate family, etc., except in
English 111. In English 111 a grade of “IPB” may be assigned based on
the proficiency writing exam at the end of the course. The IPB
(proficiency based) is treated in all other respects as an “I” grade.
Before an incomplete grade can be
given, the appropriate form must be completed and approved by the
faculty member, the Division Chair, and the Dean of the College.
Courses in which a student receives a grade of "I" must be completed
within 60 calendar days from the last day of final exams, otherwise
the grade becomes an “F.” The responsibility rests with the student to
complete the work within the allotted time.
The grade of “I”, since it does
not count as credit hours earned may, in some circumstances, influence a
student’s eligibility for financial aid.
Semester Grade Reports
Semester grade reports are issued
by the Registrar’s Office at the end of each semester.
The course requirements and
methods of evaluation for each course are stated in writing for
distribution to each student in each class at the beginning of a
semester.
Mid-Term Deficiency
Reports
The mid‑term grades are of value to the
students. In some instances they serve as a warning concerning unsatisfactory
academic performance to date. A mid‑term deficiency report is issued to students
who are receiving below a “C” grade. Mid‑term grades are not entered on the
student’s permanent record.
Class Attendance
Each student is expected to attend
all classes for which he/she is enrolled. Course attendance policies are
determined by each instructor. Faculty are expected to verify daily
attendance because this information is required for financial aid
verification, for research, for administrative withdrawal, and for
making decisions concerning academic probation and dismissal.
Attendance policies are made known
to all classes at the beginning of each semester. It is the student’s
responsibility to know the policy on attendance for each course in which
he/she is enrolled. A student who violates this policy is subject to
receive a grade of “F”.
Students with excessive absences
may be referred to the Student Services Counselor for assistance in
improving their class attendance and performance.
Academic Amnesty
Any currently enrolled full‑time
Pikeville College student whose GPA falls within the academic probation or dismissal
range and who has been out of attendance at least two consecutive years
immediately past, may petition the Executive Committee for academic
amnesty (forgiveness) for course(s) previously taken at
Pikeville
College. Petitions for academic amnesty must be made during the first
semester of a student’s return to
Pikeville
College. Action will be taken on the petition only after the student has
successfully completed 12 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA or better.
Academic Amnesty may be granted
for a maximum of two semesters of work (12 hours earned during the same
summer may be counted as one semester).
Courses taken during amnesty
semesters and passed with a grade of “C” or higher may be used to
satisfy prerequisites and major/minor or general core studies
requirements. However, courses passed during the amnesty term(s) will
not be used to calculate total GPA or to apply toward the minimum total
hours required for the bachelor or associate degree.
Academic Amnesty may be granted
only once and, once granted, is irreversible. Amnesty may not be used to
improve the GPA for consideration for graduation with honors.
Repeating a Course
A student who receives a grade of “D” or
“F” in any course may, at his or her option, repeat the course twice. The grade
received on the final attempt will stand as the final grade. A student may
repeat a “C” one time only. The final grade received will stand. In any case,
the first entered grade will not be used in calculating the cumulative
grade-point average or in meeting degree requirements. The student’s record will show
that the course was repeated. The student will notify the Registrar of his or
her intent to repeat a course upon receiving signed approval of the Academic
Advisor. A student with a grade of “B” may not repeat a course for credit. A
course repeated at another institution will not affect the Pikeville College
GPA.
Academic Due Process-Course Grade Appeal
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Meeting with Faculty Member:
A student who seeks appeal of a final course grade will first speak
with the instructor concerned. If the instructor determines that a
miscalculation resulted in an incorrect grade or that new and
compelling evidence warrants a different grade, the instructor will
submit a request for a change of grade to his/her Division Chair. If
this request is approved by the Division Chair, it will be forwarded
to the Dean of the College for final approval and action by the Office
of the Registrar.
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Meeting with Division Chair:
If he/she wishes to proceed further on an appeal, the student will
then speak to the Division Chair. If there is any question about the
decision reached in this conference, the aggrieved student will
request a meeting with the Dean of the College. The Division Chair
should keep a written record of all discussions. A copy of this record
should be forwarded, as soon as possible, to the Dean of the College
if the grievance has not been resolved.
- Conference: Upon
receiving a student’s request, the Dean of the College will call a
conference with the student, the instructor, and the Division Chair.
If a satisfactory solution is not found, the appeal will continue. The
Dean of the College will keep a written record of the conference.
The Hearing
If the student wishes to proceed further on the appeal, he/she
will register his/her grievance on a “Request for Hearing” form obtained from
the Registrar’s Office. The “Request for Hearing” form must be filed within 60
calendar days following the beginning of the next regular fall or spring
semester after the grade in question was assigned. Grade appeals will normally
be heard only during fall or spring semesters, although the Executive Committee
may determine to hear an appeal during summer or during school breaks if, in
its judgment, the student’s academic situation warrants it and if the necessary
faculty members are available.
The Committee: The Committee shall consist of the
elected members of the Executive Committee and two students selected by the
Student Government Association. In any proceeding, faculty and student
representatives from the Division involved in the grievance shall be excluded.
In addition, either the student or the faculty member may seek any person’s
removal from the committee. The
Committee will decide if, in fact, a reasonable basis exists for this request.
Selection of Chair: The Chair of the Executive
Committee will sit as Chair of the Committee unless disqualified; in which
case, the Committee will select a Chair by a simple majority of votes in a
secret ballot.
The Chair will:
- have full voting rights,
- determine the status of all observers,
- set reasonable time limits for presentation and discussion,
- rule on the admissibility of evidence, and
- be responsible to rule on such other questions as may arise.
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Notice of Hearing: The Committee Chair will call the
hearing within 10 working days after the receipt of the Request for Hearing
form. Either the student bringing the appeal or the faculty member concerned
may request, in writing, a time extension of up to 30 calendar days. The
extension will be automatically granted. Further time extensions may also be
granted, but only upon the approval of the Executive Committee. Notices of
date, time, and place will be sent to the Executive Committee, the student, the
instructor, the Division Chair, and the Dean of the College.
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Conducting the Hearing: The hearing will be conducted
in an orderly, impartial manner. The student bringing the complaint and the
faculty member involved will have the right to participate in the discussion.
Each will have the right to be accompanied by an advisor from the college community
(current student, faculty member, or administrator). The advisor may verbally
participate in the proceedings.
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Recording the Hearing: The hearing will be recorded and
the recording retained by the Dean of the College. This recording will be kept
in confidence and will be destroyed one calendar year after the decision of the
Hearing Committee.
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Committee Deliberations: The Committee, in closed
session, will carefully consider all of the evidence. In reaching its findings
and recommendations, the Committee will consider the reliability of the
witnesses, and the authenticity and accuracy of the documentary evidence upon
the point at issue. The Committee will make its decision solely on the basis of
the evidence presented at the hearing.
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Committee Report: The Committee will prepare and sign a
written report of its findings and decision. The report will be sent to the
Executive Committee with copies of the report sent to the Dean of the College,
the Division Chair, the instructor, and the student. The decision of the
Committee shall be final.
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Conclusion: The Registrar will inform the student and
the instructor of the decision’s effect upon the grade.
Admission to a Major
Students wanting to be admitted to a major
must complete a Change of Student Academic Status Form available from the
Registrar's Office. Students admitted to a major will be assigned an advisor by
the Registrar. Though students who have previously expressed an interest in an
academic field may have been assigned a faculty advisor within that discipline,
they are not admitted to the major until their Change of
Student Academic Status Form has been submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Change of Major
Students wanting to change their major
must complete a Change of Student Academic Status Form available from the
Registrar's Office. Students admitted to a new major will then be assigned an
advisor by the Registrar. Though students who have previously expressed an
interest in an academic field may have been assigned a faculty advisor within
that discipline, they are not admitted to the new major until
their Change of Student Academic Status Form has been completed and
processed by the Office of the Registrar.
Academic Probation
In order to be in good academic standing
at Pikeville College, a
student must maintain a minimum cumulative gradge-point average of 2.00 each semester. Should
a student fail to do so, he/she will be placed on academic probation. A student
on academic probation cannot enroll for more than 13 credit hours per
semester.
Academic Dismissal
Students are subject to academic dismissal
if they fail to raise their cumulative grade-point average to a 2.00 following a
semester of academic probation. Students are also subject to academic dismissal
if they fail to achieve a 1.00 grade-point average (a “D” average) at the end of
a semester.
Readmission
Any student who wishes to be readmitted
must apply for readmission through the Office of Admissions.
The student on academic dismissal must
present a petition to the Committee on Readmission to be considered for
reinstatement. The letter of petition must explain why the student has failed to
succeed academically and what plans the student has made to remedy his or her
failure. The student may do one of the following:
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Reapply for admission to
the College after a semester has passed since the date of dismissal and describe
the student’s activities since dismissal;
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Earn a minimum of six
semester hours with a “C” average at another accredited college and then reapply
for admission to the College; or
After a
second dismissal, the student must enroll full-time in appropriate
courses elsewhere at an accredited college or university for at least
one semester with a “C” or higher grade in all courses to be
considered for readmission; -
Students who have been
readmitted after academic dismissal may be required to abide by a Readmission
Contract (Academic) which may specify one or more required activities or
behaviors, such as an appropriate rate of class attendance. Failure to abide by
the Readmission Contract (Academic) may result in the immediate dismissal of the
student.
Disciplinary Dismissal
Inappropriate behavior in the
classroom, clinical, field experience, or campus setting which seriously
disrupts the learning process, endangers the health or safety of
persons, or involves the destructive use or neglect of facilities will
result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
Students dismissed for
disciplinary reasons who wish to return must apply for reinstatement
through the Office of Student Services.
Students who have been readmitted
after Disciplinary Dismissal may be required to abide by a Readmission
Contract (Disciplinary) which may specify one or more required
activities or behaviors. Failure to abide by the Readmission Contract
(Disciplinary) may result in the immediate dismissal of the student.
Academic Honesty
Pikeville
College values academic honesty and believes that it is vital to the
development of the student and to the integrity of the institution. Each
faculty member specifies his/her policy concerning academic honesty in
their course syllabus. In addition, general issues of academic honesty
and the procedures associated with its administration are specified in
the Pikeville College Student Handbook.
In higher education, the issue of
plagiarism has emerged as a significant concern. Plagiarism,
representing someone else’s work, words or ideas as one’s own, is a
serious breach of academic honesty. Plagiarism may be unintentional or
deliberate. In either case it is cheating and subject to penalty. As
such, it will never knowingly go undisciplined at the College.
Respect for intellectual labor and
creativity is vital to academic discourse and enterprise. This principle
applies to all works of all authors and publishers in all media. It
encompasses the right to acknowledgment, right to privacy, and right to
determine the form, manner, and terms of publication.
Because electronic information is
volatile and easily reproduced, respect for the work of others is
especially critical in computer environments. Violations of authorial
integrity, including plagiarism, invasion of privacy, unauthorized
access, and trade secret and copyright violations may be grounds for
sanctions against members of the academic community.
Advanced Placement Credit
Students may earn up
to 15 semester hours of credit through the Advanced Placement Program of
the College Entrance Examination Board. A score of 4 or 5 is accepted for credit
on an Advanced Placement Exam and a score of 3 is considered for credit after
consultation and advice from the appropriate instructors.
CLEP Credit
The College may grant
up to 30 semester hours credit through the College Level Examination Program
(CLEP). The specific Pikeville College course equivalency and number of credits earned will be determined by
the Division Chair and the Dean of the College.
Information about CLEP
may be obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs. Conditions which apply to
credit by examination are:
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Only admitted students are eligible for credit by examination.
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Credit earned by examination is recorded without a letter
grade; hence, it has no effect upon overall grade-point average.
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A student may attempt to earn credit by examination in a
particular course only once.
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Credit may not be earned by examination in a course which has
been failed, without the approval of the Dean of the College.
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A student may not take a CLEP examination for a course in an
area in which advanced course work has already been completed.
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General CLEP examinations may not be taken after the
completion of 60 semester hours of college credit, without prior approval of
the Dean of the College.
Work Experience Credit
After a student has earned a minimum of
16 semester hours at Pikeville
College, a maximum of 15 semester hours credit may be granted for prior
work experience related to the student’s area of academic concentration. Work
experience credit is based on documented learning that demonstrates achievement
of all outcomes and objectives for the specific course in the degree program.
The appropriate form for requesting work experience credit and the criteria for
awarding credit may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office. The student’s
advisor, the Chair of the concerned division, and the Dean of the College must
concur in the determination of the credit to be granted in each individual case.
Only one course and one activity per course may be listed in each request. Once
the credit is approved, the following procedure is followed:
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The Dean of the College sends a copy of the approved
equivalent courses and credit hours to the Registrar.
- The notation “Work Experience Credit,” followed by the
appropriate course(s) and credit hours, are recorded on the transcript.
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No quality points or grades are recorded.
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The number of hours is noted as “Hours Earned” only; neither
“Hours Attempted” nor the grade-point average include work experience credit
hours.
Students requesting work experience credit
should refer to the Tuition Section of the Pikeville College Catalog for
applicable fees.
Credit By Examination
Students wishing to receive credit
by examination must apply on forms available in the Office of the
Registrar. The privilege of taking a course by examination is subject to
the following:
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The
student must give evidence of a satisfactory academic or work experience
background for the course.
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The request must be
approved by the appropriate Division Chairperson and the Dean of the College.
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See Financial
Information section for applicable fees to be charged at the time of the
application.
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The grade of “P”
will be recorded on the student’s permanent record and will be credited toward
graduation requirements.
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A maximum of 15
semester hours credit can be granted through credit by examination.
Proficiency Examinations
Requests to take proficiency exams are
made through the appropriate Division Chair. Students may be excused from taking
courses or qualify for enrollment in advanced courses by demonstrating
proficiency in the subject matter through proficiency examinations administered
by the division in which proof of proficiency is sought. No credit is given for
the successful completion of a proficiency test, but it does permit a student to
be exempt from a requirement. However, there is no reduction in the total number
of credits needed for graduation.
Credit from Correspondence Course
The College will accept a maximum of
12 semester hours of credit for correspondence courses from other accredited
institutions in which a grade of “C” or better has been earned. Approval to take
such courses must be obtained in advance from the Dean of the College upon the
recommendation of the student’s Academic Advisor and the Division Chair in the
academic discipline.
Permission to Study at Other Institutions
Full‑time students enrolled at Pikeville College may earn up to six semester
hours at other institutions. Under certain conditions, special permission may be
obtained to extend this limit. Repeating a course at another institution will
not change the grade received at Pikeville College in the same course. For
further information, the student is advised to consult with the Academic Advisor
and the Dean of the College. The College will grant transfer credit for courses
taken by students during military service upon receipt of an official military
transcript of record. Evaluation of such credits will be based upon standards
set by the American Council on Education’s Guide to the Evaluation of
Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Permission to study at other
institutions must be obtained prior to enrollment from the Academic Advisor,
Division Chair, and Dean of the College.
Transcript Of Record
Requests for transcripts must be made in writing to the Office of the
Registrar. The request should include class or dates of attendance
together with full name, any former names, Social Security Number, Date
of Birth, and ID number, when appropriate. Transcript requests made
during exam or registration periods may be subject to delay. The College
will exercise the right to withhold release of a transcript if the
student has an outstanding financial obligation to the College.
Official transcripts will be mailed directly to institutions;
requests must specify the office and/or person to which the transcript
is to be sent. An official transcript may be given to a student under
special conditions, in a sealed envelope with the Registrar’s signature
over the seal. Transcripts may be issued to a student on request and
will be stamped “Issued to Student.”
Confidentiality of Student Records
In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of
1974, Pikeville College students have the right to inspect and review
any and all official records, files and data, including all materials
incorporated in their cumulative record folder.
Students have the opportunity for a hearing to challenge the contents
of these records to ensure that they are accurate and not in violation
of their rights. They also have the opportunity for correcting,
amending, or supplementing such records.
The only information that will be released concerning students will
be directory information, as defined in the Act, unless the students
have specifically waived their rights within this Act.
Student Responsibility
Each student is responsible for being informed of the academic regulations
and requirements set forth in the Pikeville College Catalog including all
changes approved by the Faculty. Each student is also responsible for the
official Pikeville College policies and procedures set forth in the Pikeville
College Student Handbook and other appropriate publications. Failure to meet
the requirements or comply with regulations contained in these two publications,
because of lack of knowledge thereof, does not excuse the student from being
subjected to them.
Dean’s List
To publicly acknowledge the high scholastic achievement of its students, the
College follows the traditional practice of publishing a Dean’s List at the end
of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List a student must complete
12 semester hours with no failures and earn a minimum term grade-point
average of 3.50. Students enrolled for six or more semester hours are eligible
for the Dean’s List of part‑time students. Both Dean’s Lists are announced by
the Dean of the College after the close of each semester.
Graduation with Honors
Honors are based on
the cumulative grade-point average for performance at Pikeville College. To be
considered for honors at Commencement, a minimum of 60 semester hours for the
baccalaureate degree and 30 semester hours for the associate degree must
have been completed at Pikeville College. Students who have a scholastic
standing of 3.5 and above are eligible to graduate with honors in the categories
listed below:
Baccalaureate Degrees
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Cum Laude
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The degree will be awarded cum laude to candidates
who have a grade point average of 3.50-3.69.
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Magna Cum Laude
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The degree will be awarded magna cum laude to
candidates who have a grade-point average of 3.70-3.84.
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Summa Cum Laude
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The degree will be awarded summa cum laude to
candidates who have a grade-point average of 3.85-4.00.
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Associate Degrees
The degree will be awarded with honors to candidates who
have a grade-point average as follows:
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Honors
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3.50-3.75
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High Honors
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3.76-4.00
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Awards
The Dr. W.C. Condit Award, established in
1909, is given each year to the member of the graduating class who has achieved
the highest scholastic standing over the entire college course. The Margaret E.
Record Award is given to the member of the graduating class who has achieved the
second highest standing. Each award requires the graduate to have taken at least
96 semester hours toward graduation at Pikeville
College.
Academic Advising
Pikeville
College takes great pride in the emphasis placed on assisting individual
students in assessing their academic backgrounds and aptitudes, in
planning career goals and objectives, in encouraging the successful
completion of academic goals, and in actively participating in the
learning process both in and out of the classroom.
The College Registrar assigns
students Academic Advisors in their intended field of study. Students
who have not chosen a major are assigned advisors with experience and
expertise in working with undecided students. Students placed in
developmental courses are assigned special advisors to assist them in
the selection of appropriate classes.
Each faculty member will have
posted office hours to work with advisees and with students in their
classes. Students who have questions about courses or academic programs
should seek assistance from their Academic Advisor, their instructors,
the Registrar, or the Dean of the College.
Student Services Counselor
The Student Services Counselor serves as
an initial point of contact and referral for students with academic, social, or
financial problems. A student experiencing difficulties should contact the
Student Services Counselor to schedule a meeting. Together, the student and
Student Services Counselor work to find the resources that the student needs to
stay on track.
The Tutoring Center
Staffed by members of the faculty,
staff, and student body, the tutoring center provides a variety of
services to Pikeville College students through peer tutoring, computer tutorials in math and
English, and a videotaped lecture series in math.
To apply for a tutor, students
must fill out an application, including all free times available for
tutoring. A tutoring center staff member coordinates a meeting between a
tutor and the student. The tutor and student then continue to meet as
needed. Students experiencing academic difficulty are encouraged to
apply early and to continue with tutoring throughout the semester.
To be a tutor, interested students
must fill out an application. The tutoring center staff will review the
application and your academic qualifications.
The Tutoring
Center is located in Allara Library, Room 001; it is open Monday through
Friday. Students should check at the Center for current hours of
operation.
All Tutoring
Center services are free.
The Writing Center
The mission of the Pikeville College Writing Center is based on the belief
that clear and concise writing reflects the ability to think clearly and express
thoughts precisely. To that end, the Writing Center supports writing in all
disciplines during all four years of college. The Center provides free
tutorial services to students enrolled in courses offered by the college and
supports faculty with workshops, materials, and ideas for writing
assignments in content areas. With the help of peer writing consultants,
students become better writers, develop confidence in their own abilities
and, most importantly, develop more positive attitudes toward writing. As
educated readers and writers, students look for connections among all of
their life’s pursuits and the world around them.
The Writing Center is located in Allara Library in close proximity to the
Tutoring Center, and is open Monday through Friday. Peer writing
consultants, trained in helping student writers, will be available by
appointment. All services are free.
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