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The highest of the grades earned for a repeated course will be used in calculating the CGPA. The credits attempted for all courses (the initial and all repeat attempts of a course) are included in the calculation of the pace.
INCOMPLETE GRADES
An Incomplete Grade (I) will not be calculated in the CGPA. When computing Pace and Maximum Time Frame, credits for incomplete courses will be counted as attempted but not earned. For more information, see INCOMPLETE GRADES under the GRADING SYSTEM section of the catalog.
WITHDRAWAL FROM A COURSE
W grades are not included in the calculation of the CGPA. W grades are counted as credits attempted but not earned in calculating Pace. For more information, see WITHDRAWAL GRADES under the GRADING SYSTEM section of the catalog.
TRANSFER CREDITS/HOURS
Hours accepted for transfer are not included in the calculation of the CGPA. Transfer hours are counted as both earned and attempted when calculating Pace and Maximum Time Frame. For more information, see the TRANSFER OF CREDIT section under the ACADEMIC POLICIES section of the catalog.
NON-CREDIT / REMEDIAL COURSEWORK
DEC does not offer non-credit and remedial courses as part of its approved programs. Non-credit and remedial courses do not affect academic progress.
DEC offers courses for no credit and individual courses for credit without being enrolled in an approved program. Satisfactory academic progress standards do not apply to these courses. Students are not eligible for financial assistance for these courses.
CHANGING PROGRAMS / ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
When a student changes programs or wants to enroll in another program to seek an additional credential, any courses applicable to the new program/credential must be included in the calculation of the CGPA and Maximum Time Frame for the new program. The Maximum Time Frame will be adjusted for the new program/additional credential just as it is for students who transfer in credits from another institution.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A student must meet all of the following conditions to graduate with the applicable academic credential (A.S.B. degree, diploma or certificate):
• Complete all coursework and specified program requirements for the A.S.B. Degree, diploma, or certificate, as applicable, within the Maximum Time Frame;
• Earn a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.0;
• Achieve the level of performance in each skill area required for graduation;
• Meet all financial obligations;
- Meet attendance requirements:
o Cosmetology Program -93% Attendance
o Cosmetology Teacher / Salon Manager, Esthetician and Nail Technologist, Esthetics Programs -85%
Attendance
o Massage Therapy Program -85% Attendance
o Skilled Trades Programs – Attend 90% of the hours in each program.
Graduation ceremonies typically occur for all programs on the last day of the current semester. The Career Services Department is responsible for scheduling graduation ceremonies and will give students sufficient advance notice of specific dates. Caps and gowns are ordered through the Director of Student Life.
Degree packets are mailed to graduates six (6) to eight (8) weeks after graduation. Graduates must fulfill all financial obligations and institutional requirements in order to receive their packets.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
A student who completes the program beyond the Maximum Time Frame will not receive the academic credential normally bestowed. A student will receive a Certificate of Completion.
ON-TIME GRADUATION
Douglas Education defines on-time graduation for its students enrolled in semester term programs as the number of terms stated in the program of study section of the catalog.
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