General student policy information

This section of the CDU web site provides students with general information on several topics including grading scale, transcripts, and students' rights and responsibilities.

Grading Scale
CDU uses a numerical system of grading, with pluses or minuses. Course grades are determined as follows:

Required Grade Averages
To receive college credit at the undergraduate level, a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher must be achieved for each course. Similarly, to earn the BA in Theology Completion Degree or the Catechetical Diploma, an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher must be achieved. Undergraduate degree students who earn a grade of D or F in one course (GPA of 1.0 or lower) will be placed on academic probation.  Students on academic probation will be referred to the undergraduate dean.

Graduate students must maintain a B average (GPA of 3.0) to continue in the graduate program and to be awarded the master’s degree. Students who earn an average grade of C, D, or F in one course (GPA lower than 3.0) will be on academic probation.  Students on academic probation will be referred to the graduate dean.

Policy Regarding a Final Grade that is an Incomplete (I)
At the end of a course, the “I” or Incomplete grade will be given only in exceptional cases. Instructors will submit a completion plan to the registrars for each student who receives an “I” for their Final Grade in the grade book so that the registrars are aware of when students are to complete. Students who receive the Incomplete at the end of a trimester, and then do not complete the online course by the starting date of the next trimester will be given an (F) failing grade. Students who re-enroll in this course and receiving a passing grade, will have the failure grade forgiven and only the passing grade will be on the transcript.

Shipping and Handling from CDU
If you enroll in an academic credit paper based course, there is a $100 printing/handling/shipping fee. Course materials shipped within the United States are shipped Priority Mail. Students have the option of paying extra for Federal Express. Students are responsible for postage on materials mailed to CDU.  Non-course related items purchased from CDU are subject to shipping and handling fees.  The online bookstore charges shipping and handling at the time of purchase.

Transcripts|
An official transcript of courses completed for college credit will be issued by CDU to a receiving institution at the request of the student.  Official transcripts will be issued to students in a sealed envelope or sent directly to a receiving institution.  The fee for sending a transcript is $10.00 per address and must be paid in advance.  It is the student’s responsibility to seek credit transfers for courses completed at CDU.

Learning Differences and Accommodations
CDU recognizes that learning styles vary, and learning differences exist among students capable of doing college work.  Any student who requests specific accommodations should submit documentation verifying the need for eligibility under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This documentation should be sent to CDU Admissions 30 days prior to the beginning of a course or program.

For complete policy and required documentation

Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
CDU follows the letter and spirit of pertinent federal and state laws. CDU adheres to guidelines published by the Accrediting Commission of the DETC and takes seriously the responsibility to provide high-quality education. In turn, students are expected to demonstrate personal and intellectual honesty and to conform to all university rules and regulations.

CDU complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. No one outside the university shall have access to, nor will the university disclose any information from student records without the written consent of the student except to appropriate personnel within the university, to officials of other institutions at the student’s request, to accrediting agencies carrying out accrediting functions, or to persons in an emergency in order to protect the health or safety of students or others. Only members of the university staff acting in the student’s educational interest are allowed access to student records.

At its discretion the university may provide directory information in accordance with the provisions of the Act to include:  student name, address, telephone, date and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, the most recent educational institutions attended by the student, and participation in officially recognized activities. Students may withhold directory information by notifying the university in writing.

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