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Standards of Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients
Transfer students (and students readmitted after a period of absence from college) will be subject to procedures slightly different from those applied to students in continuing status. For example, when a student transfers from a TAP-eligible program at one institution to another TAP-eligible program at a second institution, the receiving institution (in this case, St. John Fisher University) must make a determination, based upon an evaluation of the student’s academic and, to the extent possible, financial aid record, that the transfer student is able to benefit from and is admissible to the new program of study. The receiving institution will assign a certain number of transfer credits it is willing to accept from the student’s previous study, and on the basis of this assessment, the student will be placed either at the appropriate point on the chart of satisfactory academic progress (below) that corresponds to the number of transfer credits accepted or at the point that corresponds to the number of payments previously received by the student, whichever is more beneficial to the student.
The Dean’s List students will be identified at the end of each semester when academic standing is determined and again at the end of the six-week Incomplete grade period. Students with approved ADA Accommodated Part-Time status are eligible for the Dean’s List as long as they meet all Dean’s List criteria, even though they may not carry full-time credit loads. Students engaged in student teaching during a semester may be eligible to be named to the Dean’s List provided they receive the grade of “S” for student teaching, obtain a grade no lower than “B” in a regular course (if they are enrolled in one), and have been on the Dean’s List for two semesters prior to their student teaching semester. All students with approved incomplete grade extensions or in Study Abroad or Washington Semester Programs are eligible for the Dean’s List when their grades are submitted as long as the incomplete grades did not first change to grades of “F” or default grades.
Credit by St. John Fisher College Examination2019-2020
In specific courses or academic disciplines in which standardized examinations are not available, students may obtain credit for a St. John Fisher College course by satisfactorily completing a testing procedure developed by the appropriate department of the College. Faculty may accommodate students with a specific need for this type of testing but are under no obligation to do so. Examinations are written tests but may also involve oral examination, laboratory demonstration, or the satisfactory completion of a major essay.
Students are expected to exhibit appropriate professional dispositions in their classes, class-related off-campus experiences, and in their interactions with others. Dispositions are identified as the values, beliefs, and professional ethics of the student’s discipline that influence behaviors toward others and affect student learning, motivation, and development. Dispositions are guided by the beliefs and attitudes related to the Fisher Creed and the values of goodness, discipline, and knowledge. Professionalism involves, among other things, personal responsibility, reliability, respect for others, effective interpersonal relationships, valuing diversity, and ethical behavior including honesty and integrity.
The Core curriculum has been a fundamental part of the undergraduate degree at St. John Fisher University since its founding by the Basilian fathers in 1948. The Basilian educational tradition emphasizes the critical importance of truth, intellectual freedom, the welfare of every student, and education for justice. “Basilian-sponsored colleges and universities have always attached great importance to teaching the liberal arts with creativity and academic discipline, with accompanying respect for the integrated scholarship of teaching research.” ¹ A liberal arts education provides a model of education that continues to be well-suited to the demands of an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. The Core at St. John Fisher University prepares students with the appropriate breadth and depth to recognize and confront the emerging issues of contemporary life and work. By focusing on the development of skills and competencies, the Core Curriculum at St. John Fisher University provides students with a liberal education experience that prepares them for life immediately after graduation, as well as the life-long journey that lies ahead.
Withdrawal from all courses in a semester should be considered only for serious reasons. A student withdrawing from the University must inform the registrar in writing of his or her intention and leave all affairs with each department concerned (Office of Residential Life, Office of Student Conduct, Library, Student Financial Services, Athletics Department, Student Accounts) in a satisfactory condition. A student must officially submit the online Withdrawal Request Form to complete the withdrawal process . Final grades will be issued in compliance with the academic calendar . Failure to officially withdraw may result in grades of “F” and “FA” being assigned. Tuition and other appropriate charges will be fully assessed in keeping with the published University Refund Policy.
Students may receive degrees in two distinct academic disciplines. Official recognition of such dual degrees will be made on the transcript of a student who has met all the requirements set by the two academic departments and the liberal arts requirements for each degree as established by the State of New York. In addition, a student desiring to obtain dual degrees will be required to complete a minimum of 30 credits beyond the credits used for the first degree. In the case of a student pursuing both a B.A. and a B.S. degree, the minor required for the B.A. degree may not be in the discipline of the major for the B.S. degree. In the case of a student pursuing two B.A. degrees, a minor is required for each degree. The two minors must be in separate fields and distinct from either major.
Any undergraduate student in their first semester at Fisher with a cumulative GPA below the appropriate threshold for Probation receives a letter from the Committee on Academic Standing stating that the student is being placed on Probation. The student must schedule a meeting with an academic counselor in the Center for Career and Academic Planning (CCAP) for a discussion of the student’s academic performance, registration choices/adjustments, and a success plan. This meeting is mandatory; the student’s account is not active until this meeting takes place and failure to schedule this meeting before the end of the first week of classes in the new semester may result in withdrawal from the term.
Note: Regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York require the listing of code numbers. These do not alter in any way the character of programs, nor do they reflect on the priority or academic demands of programs. Regulations also require a statement that enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain student aid awards. All programs listed are registered as required by law.
Credit by St. John Fisher University Examination2023-2024
In specific courses or academic disciplines in which standardized examinations are not available, students may obtain credit for a St. John Fisher University course by satisfactorily completing a testing procedure developed by the appropriate department of the University. Faculty may accommodate students with a specific need for this type of testing but are under no obligation to do so. Examinations are written tests but may also involve oral examination, laboratory demonstration, or the satisfactory completion of a major essay.
Individuals can submit at any time a complaint regarding an institution’s compliance with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Requirements of Affiliation, standards, or policies or regarding an institution’s compliance with its own policies or procedures. If an individual has attempted to resolve the issues through the institution’s own grievance procedures, and all avenues of appeals have been exhausted a complaint can be submitted to MSCHE using the official Complaints and Third Party Comment Form found here: https://www.msche.org/complaints/
When possible, the student and faculty are encouraged to work collaboratively to outline a plan to make up the missed course work or to find equivalent ways for the student to complete the essential course requirements without compromising course standards. A professor may suggest that it is in the student’s best interest to withdraw from a course, but it is ultimately the student’s decision whether or not to withdraw. If the student decides to withdraw, the student must follow through by dropping the course through Fish ‘R’ Net by the published deadline. If the student withdraws from all enrolled courses in a semester, the online Withdraw from University form must be completed.
One exception is disclosure to parents of dependent students. Another exception is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests, on a “need-to-know” basis, as determined by the administrator responsible for the file. A “school official” includes: anyone employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); any person or company acting on behalf of the University (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); any member of the Board of Trustees or other governance/advisory body; and any student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility; to perform a task that is specified in his or her position description or contract; to perform a task related to a student’s education or to student discipline; to provide a service or benefit related to the student or student’s family (e.g., job placement, health insurance); or to maintain safety and security on campus. Upon request, the University may disclose education records without the consent of the student to officials of another school in which the student seeks or intends to enroll.
Disclosure of Institutional Graduation/Completion Rates
St. John Fisher University is pleased to provide information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. At St. John Fisher University , the normal time to complete a bachelor’s degree is four years. The graduation rate describes the completion status of full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students at 150% of the normal time to complete all requirements of their program of study. Thus, the graduation rate will reflect the percentage of students who graduated within six years.
St. John Fisher University recognizes its role in maintaining a safe community for its students and University employees. As part of this effort, applicants for admission to the University (undergraduate or graduate) are required to disclose any prior criminal convictions or pending criminal charges (felony or misdemeanor, with the exception of any proceedings involving “youthful offender adjudication” as defined in NYS Criminal procedure Law Section 720.35 or any conviction sealed pursuant to NYS Criminal procedure Law Sections 160.55 or 160.58) as well as any past disciplinary suspensions or dismissals from higher educational institutions. For the full policy, refer to Policy for Admissions Review Involving Prior Convictions, Pending Criminal Charges, and Prior Suspensions/Dismissals on the University’s website.
Credit by St. John Fisher University Examination2024-2025
In specific courses or academic disciplines in which standardized examinations are not available, students may obtain credit for a St. John Fisher University course by satisfactorily completing a testing procedure developed by the appropriate department of the University. Faculty may accommodate students with a specific need for this type of testing but are under no obligation to do so. Examinations are written tests but may also involve oral examination, laboratory demonstration, or the satisfactory completion of a major essay.
Credit by St. John Fisher University Examination2025-2026
In specific courses or academic disciplines in which standardized examinations are not available, students may obtain credit for a St. John Fisher University course by satisfactorily completing a testing procedure developed by the appropriate department of the University. Faculty may accommodate students with a specific need for this type of testing but are under no obligation to do so. Examinations are written tests but may also involve oral examination, laboratory demonstration, or the satisfactory completion of a major essay.
Students who transfer to the University without an associate degree but with coursework from programs which grant A.S., A.A., or A.A.S. degrees will be able to transfer credit for courses in which grades of “C” or above are obtained. Regardless of whether the student has an associate degree or not, the maximum amount of credit that can be applied to a degree from St. John Fisher University from a two-year college or a combination of two-year colleges will be 66 credits or their equivalent. This limit includes courses taken in the summer, in the evening, or through inter-institutional registration before the student has enrolled at the University, as well as courses the student may take at any two-year college after enrolling at St. John Fisher University. This limit also applies to credits a student may have obtained through testing sources such as CLEP, DANTES, IB, and AP. The one exception to this is credit earned through the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). ACTFL credit earned through the appropriate score and test does not apply to the 66 credit hour limit. For transfer of credit, courses must be in reasonable conformity with the curriculum of St. John Fisher University.
In specific courses or academic disciplines in which standardized examinations are not available, students may obtain credit for a St. John Fisher University course by satisfactorily completing a testing procedure developed by the appropriate department of the University. Faculty may accommodate students with a specific need for this type of testing but are under no obligation to do so. Examinations are written tests but may also involve oral examination, laboratory demonstration, or the satisfactory completion of a major essay.
