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Handbook ACADEMICS Undergraduate Policies Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/ferpa.asp Academic Year http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_year.asp Academic Calendar Religious Observances Academic Transactions http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_transactions.asp Add Drop Withdraw Credit Limitation Per Term Academic Evaluation http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_evaluation.asp Academic Standing (Probation) http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_standing.asp Graduation Requirements 1 of 107 11/18/2008 1:36 PM Student Handbook http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook/Handbook.html http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/graduation_requirements.asp Class Attendance http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/class_attendance.asp Forms of Academic Dishonesty http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/academic_dishonesty.asp Academic Misconduct Cheating Fabrication Plagiarism Withdrawal of a Degree Examinations http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/examinations.asp Final Examinations Final Examinations for Seniors in the Spring Quarter Senior Privilege Credit by Examination Grades http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/grades.asp Scale Grade Point Average (GPA) Changes – Statute of Limitations Grade of Incomplete Grade Not Reported Grading Option: Credit/No Credit Calculation of Honors http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/calc_academic_honors.asp Deans List Graduation Honors Majors/Minors For more information academic regarding programs of study or minors, please reference the Course Catalogue at: http://www.drexel.edu/provost/catalog/ Bachelor’s/Master’s Dual Degree Program http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/dual_degree_program.asp Two Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Courses Open to Undergraduate Day Students http://www.drexel.edu/provost/policies/graduate_courses.asp Graduates Academic Policies http://www.drexel.edu/provost/graduatestudies/policies.asp Academic Evaluation/Standards Academic Year Change of Program of Study/Major (Transfer) Class Attendance Course Load Limitations for Each Term Credit Duplication Degrees & Graduation Requirements Adding/Withdrawing Courses Full-time/Part-time Status Grading System Time Requirements for Program Completion External Transfer Credit 2 of 107 11/18/2008 1:36 PM Student Handbook http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook/Handbook.html Withdraw from the University Requirements Specific to Student Status Program Requirements for Master of Science Dual Master’s Degree Program Requirements for Doctor of Philosophy ACADEMIC HONORS, PROGRAMS & SUPPORT Pennoni Honors College http://www.drexel.edu/honors/ Overview of the Pennoni Honors College The Pennoni Honors College is a living-learning community designed to enhance the educational experiences and enrich the lives of accomplished and highly motivated undergraduate scholars at Drexel University. As the interdisciplinary hub for the University, the Pennoni Honors College integrates learning both in and outside the classroom. The College also sponsors a range of unique academic programs serving the campus at large. In addition to the Honors Program, the College is home to the Center for Civic Engagement, Study Abroad, Fellowships, Great Works Symposium, STAR Scholars, The Cultural Passport, Visiting Scholars, The SmartSet.com , and the University Writing Program. Honors Courses The Pennoni Honors College provides a rich array of exclusive course experiences to its students. The traditionally smaller class size in Honors courses encourages a collaborative learning environment in which the University’s most talented students can interact and learn. Several types of courses offer the opportunity to earn Honors credits: a required Honors Freshman Seminar; Honors Sections of existing courses in most academic departments; Honors Options in existing courses; Honors Colloquia, and two special University-wide courses offered through the Honors College. A grade of B- or better is in all cases required in order to receive Honors credit. The Honors Freshman Seminar introduces students to seminar-style learning. It allows students the opportunity for one-on-one interaction with leading scholars at the University and to engage their peers in active discussions. Honors Sections of existing University courses provide enriched versions of regular courses. Honors Sections are taught in smaller groups and on an advanced level that enables more discussion, exploration, and practical application. In courses without Honors Sections, students may elect, with faculty approval, to complete an Honors Option by undertaking additional research, writing, or special projects beyond the standard course requirements. Honors Colloquia, taught by the University’s best faculty, are rigorous, enriching and discussion-intensive. In almost all cases, they are open to all Honors students regardless of their major. Some popular course topics offered in the past include The Hidden God in Cinema, Myths of Creation and Existence, The Art of Comedy, and Law, Literature and Politics. Two University-wide courses can be taken for Honors credit. The Great Works Symposium is an interdisciplinary team-taught course that generally focuses on a single but large subject for the entire academic year, emphasizing different aspects of the topic each term. Past subjects include the European Union, Global Warming, and Modern 3 of 107 11/18/2008 1:36 PM Student Handbook http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/studenthandbook/Handbook.html Medicine. The Writing and Peer Tutoring Workshop is an interactive class focusing on improving one’s writing and learning how to help others improve their writing. Students who complete this course successfully may apply to become paid writing tutors for the University Writing Program. Honors Program Enrichment Opportunities In addition to our expanded curriculum, the Honors College offers a broad array of co-curricular experiences, including research forums, informal film and discussion sessions, and trips to nearby cities such as New York and Washington, DC. The College provides opportunities for our students to attend theatrical, dance, and musical performances at Philadelphia’s many cultural institutions. We gather regularly for dinners with faculty and administrators, and the students schedule performing-arts nights, ski trips, and sporting events. Honors students mentor one another and help tutor students across campus. Honors students can choose to live together in Race Street Residence Hall, the newest suite-style dormitory on campus. Mentorship, programming, and other community-building events often take place in the Honors Residence Hall. Our Honors Center is housed on the fifth floor of MacAlister Hall and includes our administrative office, an Honors Seminar Room for our discussion-based courses, and the Honors Lounge with computers and study space for our students. Graduation Requirements Graduation with Distinction is awarded by the Pennoni Honors College to our most accomplished students. This achievement is noted on both the student’s official University transcript and the University’s Commencement Program. To qualify for Graduation with Distinction, students must successfully complete a minimum of 32 Honors credits (21 credits if admitted during sophomore year or later), maintain an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher, and complete a Senior Thesis/ Capstone course/Design Project (in their major program) judged worthy of honors. The course credits associated with the Senior Thesis/ Capstone course/Design Project are counted toward the 32 required credits. Admissions Information The Pennoni Honors College welcomes applications from incoming freshmen, transfer students, and current Drexel students prior to the start of their Junior year. To apply, students should have a minimum GPA of 3.75 or higher, a solid record of extra curricular activities and academic accomplishments, and a record of conduct befitting Honors students. Applications and guidelines are available on the Honors College website at www.drexel.edu/honors Contact us at: Pennoni Honors College 5016 MacAlister Hall Drexel University 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 E-mail: [email protected]