The Academic Program

Academic credit

Each course offered by the university is measured in semester units of credit. See the specific Degree programs and Course Description for the number of units of credit offered for each specific program and course.

The University utilizes the following grading system for each course:

A = Excellent .........................4 grade points

B = Above Average ..................3 grade points

C = Average ...........................2 grade points

D = Passing ............................1 grade points

F = Fail ..................................0 grade points

The grade points stated for each letter grade are used to calculate the Grade Point Average

Transfer of Credit

Transcripts of previously completed academic work are evaluated and credit may be transferred to meet existing coursework requirements. The university will accept transfer credit from applicable courses completed at universities by regional and foreign equivalent. To be eligible for transfer credit, each course must be an equivalent two-semester unit course, with a grade of "C" or better. Students have 30 days form the date of enrollment to transfer credit from other institutions. Any credit transferred after 30 days will be awarded if applicable.

Since transfer of coursework credit to another institution is at the option of the receiving institution, students should consult with the institutions to which they possibly wish to transfer credit before enrolling at UNISO.

The Transcript of Records

The university will supply one official transcript upon graduation. Request for additional transcripts must be in writing and signed by the student. There is a $20.00 fee for each transcript requested.

Right to Privacy

In order to protect the privacy of students' and graduated' records and the only information provided is: a student's name, degree program, dates of enrollment or graduation date and/or degree title. No additional information will be provided unless a release statement, signed by the student or graduate, is attached to the request for information.

Withdrawal, Termination And Reinstatement Policies.

Withdrawal from the university

All requests to withdraw from any program must be submitted in writing to the Registrar's office. Any tuition refunds due will be based on the date of original enrollment, and calculated in accordingly.

Termination of Enrollment

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, professional, and ethical manner, Students may be terminated or disqualified from their program of study for any of the following reasons:

•  Failure to maintain the tuition payment agreement.

•  Plagiarism of other's work

•  Failure to submit work according to the standards specified in the manuals and instructions provided by the university.

•  Falsification of records, transcripts, or coursework documents submitted for review or credit.

•  Deceit, fraudulence, cheating, unethical behavior, forgery or vandalism.

•  Failure to demonstrate reasonable and successful academic progress. Students completing coursework, must complete a minimum of two courses per year. Students competing a Thesis, must submit evidence of progress in writing at least once a year. A waiver may be requested by writing to Director of Academic Affairs stating the reason for the request and the specific time, when progress will resume.

Request for Reinstatement

If a student is involuntarily withdrawn from his/her program for failure to meet financial or academic requirements, and wishes to be reinstated to an active status, he/she will be assessed a $100.00 non refundable fee, plus any tuition increases that have occurred since the original enrollment tuition.

Students seeking reinstatement will be responsible for any tuition increases that may have occurred since their original enrollment.

Students will be required to meet the current academic requirements and standards established by the university. Any previously completed coursework may be transferred into the current program, when possible and applicable.

Students seeking reinstatement will need to write the university and request an Applications for Reinstatement.

There is a $100.00 non refundable fee for reinstatements

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