Adler School of Professional Psychology Catalog 2008 – 2009

General Academic Policies and Procedures
Schedule
The year-round instructional format consists of three semesters. Each
credit hour is equal to 14 contact hours of instruction, which is supplemented
by appropriate reading, research, study, and other educational activities
students are expected to undertake between class sessions. Courses are held
during daytime, evening, and weekend hours. In addition, some courses are
offered using an online format or a blended format with both on-line and
classroom instruction. The learning outcomes and objectives are the same for
online, blended, and traditional classes.
Registration
Term schedules are published and updated via the Registrar Community
located within the School’s e-learning platform Scholar360. Students register
on-line, and registration deadlines are published each term. Only students with
written approval from their academic advisor may register for more than 15
credit hours in a term.
Class Attendance
Students are responsible for maintaining regular and punctual attendance
during each class session. Students who expect to miss or arrive late for class
must notify the instructor in advance. Students who miss more than two classes
in a semester will receive a grade of “F” (Fail) and must repeat the course.
Students whose absence or tardiness affects the quality of their work or the
work of the class may be given a lower grade. In those instances in which a
class is offered on an intensive format (that is, three or fewer class meetings in
a semester), missing one class will result in a grade of “F” (Fail). Due to the
unique structure of the practicum seminar courses, students who miss more
than one class session in a semester will receive a grade of “No Credit” or “NC”
and be referred to the Training Committee for review.
Students may not register for overlapping classes as this would result in
absences from one or both classes.
Course Drop and Withdrawal
Requests to drop a course or exam must be received before or during the
published add/drop period. After the published add/drop period of a semester,
withdrawal forms will be accepted, and a grade of “W” will be assigned. An
official drop/withdrawal form is required and must be signed by the student’s
advisor. Notifying the instructor or ceasing class attendance does not constitute
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