Academic Information & Policies

Student Privacy and Responsibilities

Responsibility Statement
Confidentiality of Student Information
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (The Buckley Amendment) and Fair Information Practices Act
Public Notice Designating Directory Information
Student Judicial Process
Student Conduct Code

Admission Policies

Admission Requirements
Admission Decisions
Application Materials

Admission Classifications

Concurrent Programs
Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Programs
Change of Academic Program

Academic Advising

Plans of Study
Time Limits
Transfer Credit
Prerequisites
Directed Study
Changes in Registration
Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Progression Policy

Registrar Procedures

Add/Drop Period
Withdrawal from Courses
Audit Courses
Transcripts
Commencement

Course Content and Student Workload

Course Information Policy (Syllabus)
Course Load
Credit Hour Definition and Application
Attendance
Student Absence for Religious Beliefs

Culminating Experiences

Thesis
Capstone Project
Comprehensive Examination
Practica/Clinical Overview

Grades and Progression

Grade Point Average Requirements for Awarding of Degree or Certificate
Grading Guidelines for Salem State University Graduate Programs
Letter Grades
Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy

Academic Probation
Dismissal
Readmission

Academic Remediation

Change of Grade
Repeat Policy
Practicum Failure Policy
Academic Appeal Procedure

Procedures of the Graduate Education Council hearings
Procedural Safeguards