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Academic Policies

Term and Credit System
Stratford University operates on a quarter-credit system. The academic year is divided into five ten-week quarters. Several programs have an A & B schedule each quarter.
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Grading System
The formal grading system utilized by the Stratford University instructional team conforms with the recognized educational standards.
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Incomplete Grade
A student is required to make up any incomplete course work within five weeks. If the work is not completed and approved by the instructor within this five-week period, the grade converts from an I to an F.
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Course Repetitions
A Student who is required to repeat a course must complete it within the maximum time frame and is charged tuition at the regular published rate.
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Auditing Courses
A student who has been admitted to Stratford University may choose to register for a class for "audit" (no academic credit). A student may not change status in a class from audit to credit after the mid-point of the class.
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Course Exemption Policy
Some students enter the University possessing certain skills which allow them to begin at an advanced point in the program of study or exempt a class during the program.
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Registration
Students must register for classes each quarter. The institution charges tuition each quarter based on the number of credits that the student selects during registration at the published tuition rate.
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
In order to achieve Satisfactory Academic Progress, a student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average and complete the program within a specified maximum time based on quarter credit hours.
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Warning, Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal
The following may be considered as cause for probation, suspension or dismissal: Academic dishonesty of any kind, Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, Violation of School rules and regulations, Failure to maintain financial obligations.
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Examination of Student Records
Stratford University has established procedures which protect the accuracy and integrity of all student records. In all cases students are afforded the right to privacy as dictated by law.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
For many Stratford students, an important source of funding is the Title IV Student Financial Assistance programs of the United States Department of Education.
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Student Completion or Graduation Rate
The following information is provided in compliance with the Federal Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990. The completion or graduation rate is a projection based on actual fall enrollment retention data for a defined group of entering students.
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Campus Safety and Security Plan
The security and safety of each student and school employee is of utmost importance. All students and Stratford University employees are encouraged to be responsible for their own security and the security of others.
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Disclosure Policy
As required under section 485(f)(1) of the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act (section 1601 of Public Law 106-386), Stratford University is providing its campus community with the following information: Information may be found at the Sex Offender Registry Information Center at www.crimetime.com.

Drug Free Policy
For the protection and welfare of all students and staff, Stratford University has established the following Drug Free Policy.
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Formal Complaint Procedure
We at Stratford University consider students' success in our program our highest priority. By choosing our college, students have placed a trust in us, believing that we are the best institution to provide them with the tools necessary to achieve success.
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