University Bulletin 2013-2014

Transfer of Academic Credit - Graduate Students

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Students who have earned academic credit at another accredited college of university may be allowed to transfer a maximum of six credit hours with a minimum grade of "B" and with the approval of the department chair and/or the dean of the college. Each degree program has certain restrictions concerning acceptance of courses completed at other institutions. Transfer of credits earned more than five year prior to enrollment will not ordinarily be considered. Courses that were taken on quarter hours, will be converted to semester hours.

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Major

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Students indicate an interest in a program of study during the initial admission process which enables the student to be advised properly concerning a course of study. Should the university in the orderly review of its curriculum decide to discontinue a major, the courses necessary for the completion of the major will be offered in a two-year period. General Study majors are required to declare a major prior to the start of their junior year.

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Grade Point Averages

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A student’s grade point average is based on credit hours, grading method (pass/fail, etc.), grade awarded, and quality points.

The following definitions apply:

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Enrollment at Other Universities

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Students must obtain approval of their requested coursework from the department advisor/chair prior to enrollment in courses at other institutions and a Letter of Good Standing from their dean (if required by the attending university). A Letter of Good Standing is based on a student being in good academic standing (overall gpa of 2.000 or greater), good financial standing, and with no current or pending disciplinary issues.

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Double Major and/or Minor

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Students are allowed to pursue two majors or two minors simultaneously by submitting their request through their Dean's Office. Students must have a minimum overall Loyola 3.0 g.p.a. to pursue two majors and completion of 2 academic semesters. The dean and adviser will establish requirements based on the current bulletin.

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Composition Requirements

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All entering day division freshmen receive placement based upon their ACT Writing or SAT Writing test scores. Depending on the score, students are either placed in ENGL T122 (Critical Reading/Writing), receive exemption from ENGL T122, or take a placement examination. Students required to take the placement exam may not schedule a composition course without having taken the exam. Based on the results of the exam, students are placed in ENGL A100 (Expository Writing), ENGL A105 (English Composition—International Students), or ENGL T122.

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Change of College or Major

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Students may change colleges or majors by filing the appropriate change of major form or through their LORA account. Students must have a minimum 2.0 to change colleges. Students who change their majors must follow the academic program in effect at the time of the change. Students must allow 5 working days for the dean of their new college or majors to process all of the paperwork.

Students wishing to add or change a minor, must do so in their Dean's Office.

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Student Assessments

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The Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment evaluates student learning and student perceptions through surveys of graduating seniors and alumni. Colleges and departments may also assess student learning outcomes and their perceptions of their Loyola experience.

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Security of Student Records

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Loyola University New Orleans maintains all student records in electronic format. Such records are maintained on an administrative system housed in a secured environment. Access to all electronically stored information is controlled through the use of user IDs and passwords. Additionally, all records are copied to magnetic tape on a daily basis and stored offsite.

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Second Bachelor's Degree

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A student who has already been awarded a bachelor’s degree may apply for a second degree only if the second degree is different from the first degree. Ordinarily, a second degree at the undergraduate level is discouraged, and a graduate degree is encouraged. However, in rare instances, two baccalaureate degrees may be appropriate to a student’s educational goals. Students who hold a baccalaureate degree from Loyola University or any other accredited institution may earn a second bachelor’s degree from Loyola if they meet the following conditions:

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