Furthermore, in order to better assist students during the new orientations, institute faculty will also be available for academic and more specific course advising. At all other times when needed, students are advised to contact the program director to schedule a meeting with a faculty outside the regular teaching hours. Results of all advising sessions, including any recommendations or approved modifications, are entered into the student\u2019s computerized study plan.<\/p>\n
Students returning for study at the Institute must schedule a meeting with their advisors to take place no later than one week before the start of classes. The meeting should accomplish at least 1, 2, and 3 above (and 4 and 5 as needed).<\/p>\n
The Institute values and encourages student-faculty-administrator interaction inside and outside the classrooms, and therefore, is committed to doing everything possible at its disposal to avail all administrative and academic support services for our students.<\/p>\n
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Instructional materials selection<\/span><\/h3>\n\nInstructors are strongly encouraged to require extensive library use in their syllabus and course outlines.<\/p>\n
Textbooks and ancillary materials that students are required to purchase for a course are selected by the faculty in consultation with the Academic Dean. Cost to students should be a major consideration in the selection of textbooks and ancillary materials. In general, the lowest cost alternative that meets the instructional needs and quality standards of the course will be selected. Ancillary materials will be required only if essential to meeting the student learning objectives of the course. In addition, instructors are encouraged to provide handouts of current material or other visual aids from various responsible media to foster timely and topical relevance for discussions, to the extent possible.<\/p>\n
Textbook effectiveness is evaluated by students via course evaluations (twice per term) and by the instructors via course surveys (once per quarter).<\/p>\n
Textbooks selected will generally be used a minimum of two years. New editions are not considered new selections.<\/p>\n
All faculty teaching the same course will use the same textbook and ancillary materials.<\/p>\n
Tysons Institute\u2019s IT Department is responsible for obtaining (in consultation with the Academic Dean), installing and maintaining all educational software incorporated into class curriculum. The IT Department ensures that all software and programs are running up to date. At the end of each quarter, the IT Manager shall check each classroom to ensure these materials are up to date and readily available on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nEXPLANATION OF GRADES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe grades of A, B, C, D, and S are passing grades. Grade \u201cF\u201d is a failing grade. The grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. The quality of performance in any academic course is reported by a letter grade. These grades denote the character of work and are assigned grade points as follows:<\/p>\n
\n\n\nPercentage<\/strong><\/td>\nLetter Grade<\/strong><\/td>\nGrade Points<\/strong><\/td>\nCumulative GPA (CGPA)<\/strong><\/td>\nAcademic Standing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n100-90<\/td>\n A<\/td>\n 4.0<\/td>\n 4.0<\/td>\n Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n89-80<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 3.0<\/td>\n 3.0<\/td>\n Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n79-70<\/td>\n C<\/td>\n 2.0<\/td>\n 2.0<\/td>\n Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n69-60<\/td>\n D<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n Passing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n59and below<\/td>\n F<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n 0.0<\/td>\n Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u2014<\/td>\n S*<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Satisfactory (non-credit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u2014<\/td>\n I<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Incomplete (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nSymbols:\u00a0<\/strong>The following symbols may appear next to a grade or in the grade column:<\/p>\nR<\/strong>: Repeat Course \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TC<\/strong>: Transfer-in Credits<\/p>\nW<\/strong>: Withdrawn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0X<\/strong>: Audited Course<\/p>\nIP<\/strong>: In-Progress\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(*)<\/strong>: Course not applicable to current programs\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”five” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\n\nINCOMPLETE \u201cI\u201d CLASS POLICY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. Students receiving a grade of \u201cI\u201d will be evaluated at the end of the sixth week of the following quarter according to the minimum standards for academic progress. At this time, all work from the previous quarter must be completed and submitted to the instructor.<\/p>\n
A grade of \u201cI\u201d is not included in the calculation of the GPA, but will count as credit hours attempted for the purposes of calculating the successful course completion percentage. Courses that remain as an \u201cI\u201d at the end of the six-week period will automatically become an \u201cF\u201d and will be calculated in the GPA. Incompletes are also counted in the calculation of the successful course completion percentage if the student was charged for any portion of the course. Incompletes and withdrawals may have an adverse effect on the successful course completion percentage of a student if he\/she has been charged tuition for any part of the course. The \u201cI\u201d grade is issued for verifiable, unavoidable reasons. Since the \u201cI\u201d grade extends enrollment in the course, requirements for satisfactory completion will be established through student\/faculty consultation and documented on the student\u2019s transcript. The instructor may complete a Grade Change Form to change a grade and must submit the form to the Registrar\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\nREPEAT OR RETAKE COURSES \u201cR\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nIf a student repeats a course and completes it with any grade other than the grade of \u201cF\u201d, the following rules will apply in posting the student\u2019s cumulative record:<\/p>\n
\n- The original grade, credit hours, and subsequent repetitions must be calculated as credits attempted in the successful course completion percentage for the purpose of satisfactory academic progress. As a general rule, all of the credit hours for which the Institute has collected any tuition, whether for a first time or repeated course, will be included in the computation of the successful course completion percentage.<\/li>\n
- The GPA will be based only upon the higher grade for the repeated course attempted.<\/li>\n
- The original grade for the course repeated under this rule will remain on the student\u2019s academic record. The lower attempt will be flagged for exclusion in the GPA calculation and the higher attempt will be flagged for inclusion in the GPA calculation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Course repetition does not extend the maximum time frame for completing a program of study. Maximum Time Frame is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. This requirement is discussed in more detail in other sections. The student must complete the program within the original Maximum Time Frame allowed for their program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\nTRANSFER CREDITS POLICY \u201cTC\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nWhen a student brings credits from other institutions, these credits will be noted with a grade of \u201cTC\u201d, meaning\u00a0Transfer Credits<\/em>. Since these courses will not carry grades, they will have no effect on GPA calculations. These courses meet graduation requirements only. The student\u2019s new normal program length will be shortened to reflect the transfer courses and the maximum time frame will be recalculated. Normally, a transfer student would start with a 0.0 CGPA and 0% courses attempted and successfully completed for the purpose of satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\nAs a general rule, a transfer student must complete at least 50% of the credit hours required by their program of study in residence at the Institute. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (C) out of 4.0 must have been earned on all undergraduate-level transferable credits.<\/p>\n
Transferable credit is considered upon the request of the student at the time of initial registration. An official copy of all transcripts from higher education institutions must be submitted to the Admissions Office to be forwarded to the Registrar for evaluation. Additional documentation such as course descriptions, syllabus, and academic catalogs may be necessary to assure that the transferred course is equivalent to one of the courses required for completion of the programs at the Institute. Tysons Institute does not award credit from previous work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nTRANSFERABILITY OF TYSONS INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nTransferability of the Institute\u2019s certificates or courses\/credits earned at the Institute are determined by the receiving institution. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to confirm whether an institution will accept certificate from the Institute. Therefore, the Institute does not guarantee the transferability of its certificate to any other institution unless there is a written articulation agreement with that institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\nADD\/DROP A COURSE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nAfter registration, a student may add a course at any time before the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar. Adding a course after the last day to add a course requires proof of extenuating circumstances and the written approval of both the course instructor and the Academic Dean. Under no circumstances may a course be added after three (3) calendar days beyond the last day to add a course. Students wishing to drop a course must do so before the last day to drop a course. A course that is dropped before the specified date will not appear in the student\u2019s academic record. To add or drop a course, the student must fill out a Course Add\/Drop\/Withdrawal Form (available from the Registrar\u2019s Office).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Institute is mandatory. All students are expected to arrive to class on time. Late attendance or early departure is disruptive to both the instructor and students.<\/p>\n
Students are recommended to e-mail instructors for absences prior to the missed class. If prior contact is not possible, the student must contact each instructor and arrange to make up work immediately upon returning to the Institute. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up all missed work that shall be accepted for full credit. All work assigned during a student\u2019s excused absence may be submitted without penalty upon the student\u2019s return at a time agreed to by the instructor and student but no fewer than the number of consecutive days absent. Students shall make up all graded class work and tests assigned during an unexcused absence. All missed work during an unexcused absence must be requested by the student. A timeline for the completion of all missed work and\/or tests will be determined by the instructor and the student and shall not exceed the number of days the student was out of school. At the instructor\u2019s discretion, graded class work\/tests may be accepted with 15% reduction in points, or for full credit.<\/p>\n
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Instructors will track attendance for each class which will be readily available for a third-party inspection and validation on site. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the class to consider present in a class. Instructors may use their\u00a0discretion in determining tardiness and early departures, along with its consequences. The minimum acceptable attendance for students enrolled is also an 80% attendance rate of the program. The maximum number of consecutive days absent at which point a student will automatically be considered withdrawn are three or more classes per term.<\/p>\n
Institute does not permit excused absences to count as time attended. All absences count against a student\u2019s cumulative\u00a0attendance percentage. In addition, students arrive tardy to class or who leave before class is over must have that time\u00a0removed from the cumulative attendance percentage. Absences is when a student misses 20% or more of the class time.<\/p>\n
There are only two acceptable reasons for excused absence from class: 1) serious illness on the part of the student or 2) a\u00a0family emergency. In the former case, the student must submit a doctor\u2019s or clinic note explaining the reason for the\u00a0absence to the instructor(s) and the Registrar\u2019s Office. In the latter case, the student must submit a note to his\/her\u00a0instructor explaining the reason for the absence. Explanations for excused absences must be received no later than one\u00a0week after the last missed class. However, exceptions can be made by the instructor for prolonged emergencies when a\u00a0student does not have means or opportunity to inform the Institute of his or her situation.<\/p>\n
If an absence is approved as an excused, a student will be allowed to make-up the class work. All make-up work is\u00a0assigned by the instructor. Instructors are not obligated to provide make-up work for unexcused absences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE APPEALS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe Institute\u2019s faculty members strive to conduct fair and just performance evaluations of students\u2019 academic work and scholarly success. A student who believes that his\/her efforts and achievement have not been reflected by the final grade obtained may file a grade appeal in writing with the faculty member within two weeks of receiving the grade. If the issue remains unresolved after receiving the faculty member\u2019s decision of the appeal, then the student may appeal in writing to the Academic Dean within seven (7) days after receiving the decision.<\/p>\n
The Academic Dean will call a meeting with the Academic Committee and both the student and faculty member will be invited to present their sides of the issue. The Academic Committee will then vote for a resolution and both the student and faculty member will be notified about the decision within seven (7) days. The decision made by the Academic Committee is final and cannot be appealed further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPLETION REQUIREMENTS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nTo be eligible for graduation the student must:<\/p>\n
\n- Successfully complete all the academic program requirements according to our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.<\/li>\n
- Comply with the Attendance policies of the Institute.<\/li>\n
- Complete all the administrative requirements.<\/li>\n
- Fulfill all the financial obligations of the Institute.<\/li>\n
- Submit a complete graduation application<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe following standards and requirements of satisfactory academic progress apply to all enrolled students at Tysons Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nMaximum Time Frame (MTF) Allowed<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe Maximum Time Frame (MTF) is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. According to an accreditation Criteria, \u201cThe Maximum Time Frame is not to exceed 150% of the Normal Program Length (NPL).\u201d In practice, this means all students at the Institute must complete their programs of study within 1.5 times the program length as measured in quarter credit hours attempted. If a student cannot complete the program within the MTF, the student will be dismissed from the Institute.<\/p>\n
All registered hours, at the end of the add\/drop period will be counted in the MTF determination. In addition, all transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions will be counted in the Maximum Time Frame, hence reducing the MTF to graduate. All courses attempted will be included in the calculation regardless of its pass or fail status. Therefore, courses resulted in an incomplete grade, repeated courses, and non-punitive courses are also counted toward the MTF.<\/p>\n
The MTF is 1.5 times the Normal Program Length (NPL) which can be formulized as MTF = 1.5 x NPL. For example:MTF = 360 hours x 1.5 = 540 hours\u00a0<\/strong>(maximum time allowed for a \u201cCertificate\u201d in Database Programming).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n\nProgram of Study<\/strong><\/td>\nNPL in hours<\/strong><\/td>\nMTF Allowed in hours*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCertificate in Web Design<\/td>\n 360 Hours<\/td>\n 540 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n* MTF includes hours attempted at Institute and transferred to Institute from other institutions and beyond the program prerequisites (if any)<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nIf a student is unable to complete the program within one of the aforementioned time periods, the individual will not be eligible to receive the original credential (i.e., certificate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nRequired Minimum Completion Percentage<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe Institute will evaluate the successful course completion percentages for all enrolled students at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Maximum Time Frame above to determine whether the student is maintaining specific qualitative and quantitative minimums in order to avoid probation or dismissal.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\nEvaluation Points<\/strong>(% of MTF attempted)<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired Minimum Completion %<\/strong>(all credits attempted)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAt\u00a025%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n*55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a050%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a075%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a0100%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n* A student not meeting standards does not have to be dismissed; probation is required.<\/em><\/p>\n** Probation is not allowed at this point and academic dismissal is required.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nIn practice, this means that when the attempted credits are 25% of the MTF, the student must successfully complete 55% of all credits attempted with a grade of D or above in certificate or undergraduate level programs. Failure to meet this requirement will result in academic probation. Academic probation is permitted at this point only. Failure to meet the minimum completion percentages at 50%, 75%, or 100% renders the student ineligible for probation and the student must be dismissed. All courses, including withdrawals and retakes, will be included in credit hours attempted. Therefore, withdrawals and retakes will have an impact on the minimum completion percentage. The completion percentage is calculated at the end of each quarter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nRequired Minimum CGPA<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe third requirement of acceptable satisfactory academic progress is to meet the minimum CGPA requirement at each evaluation point of the MTF.<\/p>\n
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Institute uses a 4.0 scale grading system and GPAs are calculated at the end of each term. Withdrawals are not included in GPA calculations. However, in the case of retakes, only the highest grade is included in the GPA calculation. The required minimum CGPA for undergraduate programs are show below table.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\nEvaluation Points<\/strong>(% of MTF attempted*)<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired\u00a0Minimum CGPA<\/u><\/strong>for all undergraduate\u00a0 Programs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nProbation Point<\/strong><\/td>\nDismissal Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAt\u00a025%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\nCGPA < 1.25<\/td>\n No dismissal is allowed. Probation is required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a050%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\nCGPA < 1.50<\/td>\n CGPA < 1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
Instructors are strongly encouraged to require extensive library use in their syllabus and course outlines.<\/p>\n
Textbooks and ancillary materials that students are required to purchase for a course are selected by the faculty in consultation with the Academic Dean. Cost to students should be a major consideration in the selection of textbooks and ancillary materials. In general, the lowest cost alternative that meets the instructional needs and quality standards of the course will be selected. Ancillary materials will be required only if essential to meeting the student learning objectives of the course. In addition, instructors are encouraged to provide handouts of current material or other visual aids from various responsible media to foster timely and topical relevance for discussions, to the extent possible.<\/p>\n
Textbook effectiveness is evaluated by students via course evaluations (twice per term) and by the instructors via course surveys (once per quarter).<\/p>\n
Textbooks selected will generally be used a minimum of two years. New editions are not considered new selections.<\/p>\n
All faculty teaching the same course will use the same textbook and ancillary materials.<\/p>\n
Tysons Institute\u2019s IT Department is responsible for obtaining (in consultation with the Academic Dean), installing and maintaining all educational software incorporated into class curriculum. The IT Department ensures that all software and programs are running up to date. At the end of each quarter, the IT Manager shall check each classroom to ensure these materials are up to date and readily available on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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EXPLANATION OF GRADES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe grades of A, B, C, D, and S are passing grades. Grade \u201cF\u201d is a failing grade. The grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. The quality of performance in any academic course is reported by a letter grade. These grades denote the character of work and are assigned grade points as follows:<\/p>\n
\n\n\nPercentage<\/strong><\/td>\nLetter Grade<\/strong><\/td>\nGrade Points<\/strong><\/td>\nCumulative GPA (CGPA)<\/strong><\/td>\nAcademic Standing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n100-90<\/td>\n A<\/td>\n 4.0<\/td>\n 4.0<\/td>\n Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n89-80<\/td>\n B<\/td>\n 3.0<\/td>\n 3.0<\/td>\n Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n79-70<\/td>\n C<\/td>\n 2.0<\/td>\n 2.0<\/td>\n Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n69-60<\/td>\n D<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n 1.0<\/td>\n Passing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n59and below<\/td>\n F<\/td>\n 0<\/td>\n 0.0<\/td>\n Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u2014<\/td>\n S*<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Satisfactory (non-credit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n\u2014<\/td>\n I<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Incomplete (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nSymbols:\u00a0<\/strong>The following symbols may appear next to a grade or in the grade column:<\/p>\nR<\/strong>: Repeat Course \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TC<\/strong>: Transfer-in Credits<\/p>\nW<\/strong>: Withdrawn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0X<\/strong>: Audited Course<\/p>\nIP<\/strong>: In-Progress\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(*)<\/strong>: Course not applicable to current programs\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”five” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
\n\nINCOMPLETE \u201cI\u201d CLASS POLICY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. Students receiving a grade of \u201cI\u201d will be evaluated at the end of the sixth week of the following quarter according to the minimum standards for academic progress. At this time, all work from the previous quarter must be completed and submitted to the instructor.<\/p>\n
A grade of \u201cI\u201d is not included in the calculation of the GPA, but will count as credit hours attempted for the purposes of calculating the successful course completion percentage. Courses that remain as an \u201cI\u201d at the end of the six-week period will automatically become an \u201cF\u201d and will be calculated in the GPA. Incompletes are also counted in the calculation of the successful course completion percentage if the student was charged for any portion of the course. Incompletes and withdrawals may have an adverse effect on the successful course completion percentage of a student if he\/she has been charged tuition for any part of the course. The \u201cI\u201d grade is issued for verifiable, unavoidable reasons. Since the \u201cI\u201d grade extends enrollment in the course, requirements for satisfactory completion will be established through student\/faculty consultation and documented on the student\u2019s transcript. The instructor may complete a Grade Change Form to change a grade and must submit the form to the Registrar\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\nREPEAT OR RETAKE COURSES \u201cR\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nIf a student repeats a course and completes it with any grade other than the grade of \u201cF\u201d, the following rules will apply in posting the student\u2019s cumulative record:<\/p>\n
\n- The original grade, credit hours, and subsequent repetitions must be calculated as credits attempted in the successful course completion percentage for the purpose of satisfactory academic progress. As a general rule, all of the credit hours for which the Institute has collected any tuition, whether for a first time or repeated course, will be included in the computation of the successful course completion percentage.<\/li>\n
- The GPA will be based only upon the higher grade for the repeated course attempted.<\/li>\n
- The original grade for the course repeated under this rule will remain on the student\u2019s academic record. The lower attempt will be flagged for exclusion in the GPA calculation and the higher attempt will be flagged for inclusion in the GPA calculation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Course repetition does not extend the maximum time frame for completing a program of study. Maximum Time Frame is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. This requirement is discussed in more detail in other sections. The student must complete the program within the original Maximum Time Frame allowed for their program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\nTRANSFER CREDITS POLICY \u201cTC\u201d<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nWhen a student brings credits from other institutions, these credits will be noted with a grade of \u201cTC\u201d, meaning\u00a0Transfer Credits<\/em>. Since these courses will not carry grades, they will have no effect on GPA calculations. These courses meet graduation requirements only. The student\u2019s new normal program length will be shortened to reflect the transfer courses and the maximum time frame will be recalculated. Normally, a transfer student would start with a 0.0 CGPA and 0% courses attempted and successfully completed for the purpose of satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\nAs a general rule, a transfer student must complete at least 50% of the credit hours required by their program of study in residence at the Institute. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (C) out of 4.0 must have been earned on all undergraduate-level transferable credits.<\/p>\n
Transferable credit is considered upon the request of the student at the time of initial registration. An official copy of all transcripts from higher education institutions must be submitted to the Admissions Office to be forwarded to the Registrar for evaluation. Additional documentation such as course descriptions, syllabus, and academic catalogs may be necessary to assure that the transferred course is equivalent to one of the courses required for completion of the programs at the Institute. Tysons Institute does not award credit from previous work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nTRANSFERABILITY OF TYSONS INSTITUTE CERTIFICATE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nTransferability of the Institute\u2019s certificates or courses\/credits earned at the Institute are determined by the receiving institution. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to confirm whether an institution will accept certificate from the Institute. Therefore, the Institute does not guarantee the transferability of its certificate to any other institution unless there is a written articulation agreement with that institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\nADD\/DROP A COURSE<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nAfter registration, a student may add a course at any time before the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar. Adding a course after the last day to add a course requires proof of extenuating circumstances and the written approval of both the course instructor and the Academic Dean. Under no circumstances may a course be added after three (3) calendar days beyond the last day to add a course. Students wishing to drop a course must do so before the last day to drop a course. A course that is dropped before the specified date will not appear in the student\u2019s academic record. To add or drop a course, the student must fill out a Course Add\/Drop\/Withdrawal Form (available from the Registrar\u2019s Office).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATTENDANCE POLICIES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nGood academic standing requires the presence of students at all class meetings. Therefore, course attendance at the<\/p>\n
Institute is mandatory. All students are expected to arrive to class on time. Late attendance or early departure is disruptive to both the instructor and students.<\/p>\n
Students are recommended to e-mail instructors for absences prior to the missed class. If prior contact is not possible, the student must contact each instructor and arrange to make up work immediately upon returning to the Institute. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up all missed work that shall be accepted for full credit. All work assigned during a student\u2019s excused absence may be submitted without penalty upon the student\u2019s return at a time agreed to by the instructor and student but no fewer than the number of consecutive days absent. Students shall make up all graded class work and tests assigned during an unexcused absence. All missed work during an unexcused absence must be requested by the student. A timeline for the completion of all missed work and\/or tests will be determined by the instructor and the student and shall not exceed the number of days the student was out of school. At the instructor\u2019s discretion, graded class work\/tests may be accepted with 15% reduction in points, or for full credit.<\/p>\n
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Instructors will track attendance for each class which will be readily available for a third-party inspection and validation on site. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the class to consider present in a class. Instructors may use their\u00a0discretion in determining tardiness and early departures, along with its consequences. The minimum acceptable attendance for students enrolled is also an 80% attendance rate of the program. The maximum number of consecutive days absent at which point a student will automatically be considered withdrawn are three or more classes per term.<\/p>\n
Institute does not permit excused absences to count as time attended. All absences count against a student\u2019s cumulative\u00a0attendance percentage. In addition, students arrive tardy to class or who leave before class is over must have that time\u00a0removed from the cumulative attendance percentage. Absences is when a student misses 20% or more of the class time.<\/p>\n
There are only two acceptable reasons for excused absence from class: 1) serious illness on the part of the student or 2) a\u00a0family emergency. In the former case, the student must submit a doctor\u2019s or clinic note explaining the reason for the\u00a0absence to the instructor(s) and the Registrar\u2019s Office. In the latter case, the student must submit a note to his\/her\u00a0instructor explaining the reason for the absence. Explanations for excused absences must be received no later than one\u00a0week after the last missed class. However, exceptions can be made by the instructor for prolonged emergencies when a\u00a0student does not have means or opportunity to inform the Institute of his or her situation.<\/p>\n
If an absence is approved as an excused, a student will be allowed to make-up the class work. All make-up work is\u00a0assigned by the instructor. Instructors are not obligated to provide make-up work for unexcused absences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGRADE APPEALS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe Institute\u2019s faculty members strive to conduct fair and just performance evaluations of students\u2019 academic work and scholarly success. A student who believes that his\/her efforts and achievement have not been reflected by the final grade obtained may file a grade appeal in writing with the faculty member within two weeks of receiving the grade. If the issue remains unresolved after receiving the faculty member\u2019s decision of the appeal, then the student may appeal in writing to the Academic Dean within seven (7) days after receiving the decision.<\/p>\n
The Academic Dean will call a meeting with the Academic Committee and both the student and faculty member will be invited to present their sides of the issue. The Academic Committee will then vote for a resolution and both the student and faculty member will be notified about the decision within seven (7) days. The decision made by the Academic Committee is final and cannot be appealed further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCOMPLETION REQUIREMENTS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nTo be eligible for graduation the student must:<\/p>\n
\n- Successfully complete all the academic program requirements according to our Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy.<\/li>\n
- Comply with the Attendance policies of the Institute.<\/li>\n
- Complete all the administrative requirements.<\/li>\n
- Fulfill all the financial obligations of the Institute.<\/li>\n
- Submit a complete graduation application<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
A certificate of completion is presented by Tysons Institute to students who satisfy the graduation requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS POLICY<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe following standards and requirements of satisfactory academic progress apply to all enrolled students at Tysons Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nMaximum Time Frame (MTF) Allowed<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe Maximum Time Frame (MTF) is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. According to an accreditation Criteria, \u201cThe Maximum Time Frame is not to exceed 150% of the Normal Program Length (NPL).\u201d In practice, this means all students at the Institute must complete their programs of study within 1.5 times the program length as measured in quarter credit hours attempted. If a student cannot complete the program within the MTF, the student will be dismissed from the Institute.<\/p>\n
All registered hours, at the end of the add\/drop period will be counted in the MTF determination. In addition, all transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions will be counted in the Maximum Time Frame, hence reducing the MTF to graduate. All courses attempted will be included in the calculation regardless of its pass or fail status. Therefore, courses resulted in an incomplete grade, repeated courses, and non-punitive courses are also counted toward the MTF.<\/p>\n
The MTF is 1.5 times the Normal Program Length (NPL) which can be formulized as MTF = 1.5 x NPL. For example:MTF = 360 hours x 1.5 = 540 hours\u00a0<\/strong>(maximum time allowed for a \u201cCertificate\u201d in Database Programming).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n\n\nProgram of Study<\/strong><\/td>\nNPL in hours<\/strong><\/td>\nMTF Allowed in hours*<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nCertificate in Web Design<\/td>\n 360 Hours<\/td>\n 540 Hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n* MTF includes hours attempted at Institute and transferred to Institute from other institutions and beyond the program prerequisites (if any)<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nIf a student is unable to complete the program within one of the aforementioned time periods, the individual will not be eligible to receive the original credential (i.e., certificate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nRequired Minimum Completion Percentage<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe Institute will evaluate the successful course completion percentages for all enrolled students at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Maximum Time Frame above to determine whether the student is maintaining specific qualitative and quantitative minimums in order to avoid probation or dismissal.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\nEvaluation Points<\/strong>(% of MTF attempted)<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired Minimum Completion %<\/strong>(all credits attempted)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAt\u00a025%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n*55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a050%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a075%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a0100%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\n**70%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n* A student not meeting standards does not have to be dismissed; probation is required.<\/em><\/p>\n** Probation is not allowed at this point and academic dismissal is required.<\/em><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nIn practice, this means that when the attempted credits are 25% of the MTF, the student must successfully complete 55% of all credits attempted with a grade of D or above in certificate or undergraduate level programs. Failure to meet this requirement will result in academic probation. Academic probation is permitted at this point only. Failure to meet the minimum completion percentages at 50%, 75%, or 100% renders the student ineligible for probation and the student must be dismissed. All courses, including withdrawals and retakes, will be included in credit hours attempted. Therefore, withdrawals and retakes will have an impact on the minimum completion percentage. The completion percentage is calculated at the end of each quarter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nRequired Minimum CGPA<\/span><\/div>\n\nThe third requirement of acceptable satisfactory academic progress is to meet the minimum CGPA requirement at each evaluation point of the MTF.<\/p>\n
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Institute uses a 4.0 scale grading system and GPAs are calculated at the end of each term. Withdrawals are not included in GPA calculations. However, in the case of retakes, only the highest grade is included in the GPA calculation. The required minimum CGPA for undergraduate programs are show below table.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\nEvaluation Points<\/strong>(% of MTF attempted*)<\/strong><\/td>\nRequired\u00a0Minimum CGPA<\/u><\/strong>for all undergraduate\u00a0 Programs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nProbation Point<\/strong><\/td>\nDismissal Point<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAt\u00a025%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\nCGPA < 1.25<\/td>\n No dismissal is allowed. Probation is required.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nAt\u00a050%<\/strong>\u00a0of MTF<\/td>\nCGPA < 1.50<\/td>\n CGPA < 1.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n
The grades of A, B, C, D, and S are passing grades. Grade \u201cF\u201d is a failing grade. The grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. The quality of performance in any academic course is reported by a letter grade. These grades denote the character of work and are assigned grade points as follows:<\/p>\n
Percentage<\/strong><\/td>\n| Letter Grade<\/strong><\/td>\n | Grade Points<\/strong><\/td>\n | Cumulative GPA (CGPA)<\/strong><\/td>\n | Academic Standing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 100-90<\/td>\n | A<\/td>\n | 4.0<\/td>\n | 4.0<\/td>\n | Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 89-80<\/td>\n | B<\/td>\n | 3.0<\/td>\n | 3.0<\/td>\n | Good<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 79-70<\/td>\n | C<\/td>\n | 2.0<\/td>\n | 2.0<\/td>\n | Satisfactory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 69-60<\/td>\n | D<\/td>\n | 1.0<\/td>\n | 1.0<\/td>\n | Passing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | 59and below<\/td>\n | F<\/td>\n | 0<\/td>\n | 0.0<\/td>\n | Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | S*<\/td>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | Satisfactory (non-credit)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | I<\/td>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | \u2014<\/td>\n | Incomplete (see below)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Symbols:\u00a0<\/strong>The following symbols may appear next to a grade or in the grade column:<\/p>\n R<\/strong>: Repeat Course \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TC<\/strong>: Transfer-in Credits<\/p>\n W<\/strong>: Withdrawn\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0X<\/strong>: Audited Course<\/p>\n IP<\/strong>: In-Progress\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(*)<\/strong>: Course not applicable to current programs\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”five” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The grade of \u201cI\u201d (Incomplete) is given to a student whose work has been of passing quality but who has, for compelling reasons, been unable to complete all of his or her required course work by the end of the quarter. Students receiving a grade of \u201cI\u201d will be evaluated at the end of the sixth week of the following quarter according to the minimum standards for academic progress. At this time, all work from the previous quarter must be completed and submitted to the instructor.<\/p>\n A grade of \u201cI\u201d is not included in the calculation of the GPA, but will count as credit hours attempted for the purposes of calculating the successful course completion percentage. Courses that remain as an \u201cI\u201d at the end of the six-week period will automatically become an \u201cF\u201d and will be calculated in the GPA. Incompletes are also counted in the calculation of the successful course completion percentage if the student was charged for any portion of the course. Incompletes and withdrawals may have an adverse effect on the successful course completion percentage of a student if he\/she has been charged tuition for any part of the course. The \u201cI\u201d grade is issued for verifiable, unavoidable reasons. Since the \u201cI\u201d grade extends enrollment in the course, requirements for satisfactory completion will be established through student\/faculty consultation and documented on the student\u2019s transcript. The instructor may complete a Grade Change Form to change a grade and must submit the form to the Registrar\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”six” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If a student repeats a course and completes it with any grade other than the grade of \u201cF\u201d, the following rules will apply in posting the student\u2019s cumulative record:<\/p>\n Course repetition does not extend the maximum time frame for completing a program of study. Maximum Time Frame is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. This requirement is discussed in more detail in other sections. The student must complete the program within the original Maximum Time Frame allowed for their program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”seven” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When a student brings credits from other institutions, these credits will be noted with a grade of \u201cTC\u201d, meaning\u00a0Transfer Credits<\/em>. Since these courses will not carry grades, they will have no effect on GPA calculations. These courses meet graduation requirements only. The student\u2019s new normal program length will be shortened to reflect the transfer courses and the maximum time frame will be recalculated. Normally, a transfer student would start with a 0.0 CGPA and 0% courses attempted and successfully completed for the purpose of satisfactory academic progress.<\/p>\n As a general rule, a transfer student must complete at least 50% of the credit hours required by their program of study in residence at the Institute. A minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (C) out of 4.0 must have been earned on all undergraduate-level transferable credits.<\/p>\n Transferable credit is considered upon the request of the student at the time of initial registration. An official copy of all transcripts from higher education institutions must be submitted to the Admissions Office to be forwarded to the Registrar for evaluation. Additional documentation such as course descriptions, syllabus, and academic catalogs may be necessary to assure that the transferred course is equivalent to one of the courses required for completion of the programs at the Institute. Tysons Institute does not award credit from previous work experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”eight” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Transferability of the Institute\u2019s certificates or courses\/credits earned at the Institute are determined by the receiving institution. It is the student\u2019s responsibility to confirm whether an institution will accept certificate from the Institute. Therefore, the Institute does not guarantee the transferability of its certificate to any other institution unless there is a written articulation agreement with that institution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”nine” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After registration, a student may add a course at any time before the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar. Adding a course after the last day to add a course requires proof of extenuating circumstances and the written approval of both the course instructor and the Academic Dean. Under no circumstances may a course be added after three (3) calendar days beyond the last day to add a course. Students wishing to drop a course must do so before the last day to drop a course. A course that is dropped before the specified date will not appear in the student\u2019s academic record. To add or drop a course, the student must fill out a Course Add\/Drop\/Withdrawal Form (available from the Registrar\u2019s Office).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”ten” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Good academic standing requires the presence of students at all class meetings. Therefore, course attendance at the<\/p>\n Institute is mandatory. All students are expected to arrive to class on time. Late attendance or early departure is disruptive to both the instructor and students.<\/p>\n Students are recommended to e-mail instructors for absences prior to the missed class. If prior contact is not possible, the student must contact each instructor and arrange to make up work immediately upon returning to the Institute. Students with excused absences will be allowed to make up all missed work that shall be accepted for full credit. All work assigned during a student\u2019s excused absence may be submitted without penalty upon the student\u2019s return at a time agreed to by the instructor and student but no fewer than the number of consecutive days absent. Students shall make up all graded class work and tests assigned during an unexcused absence. All missed work during an unexcused absence must be requested by the student. A timeline for the completion of all missed work and\/or tests will be determined by the instructor and the student and shall not exceed the number of days the student was out of school. At the instructor\u2019s discretion, graded class work\/tests may be accepted with 15% reduction in points, or for full credit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Instructors will track attendance for each class which will be readily available for a third-party inspection and validation on site. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the class to consider present in a class. Instructors may use their\u00a0discretion in determining tardiness and early departures, along with its consequences. The minimum acceptable attendance for students enrolled is also an 80% attendance rate of the program. The maximum number of consecutive days absent at which point a student will automatically be considered withdrawn are three or more classes per term.<\/p>\n Institute does not permit excused absences to count as time attended. All absences count against a student\u2019s cumulative\u00a0attendance percentage. In addition, students arrive tardy to class or who leave before class is over must have that time\u00a0removed from the cumulative attendance percentage. Absences is when a student misses 20% or more of the class time.<\/p>\n There are only two acceptable reasons for excused absence from class: 1) serious illness on the part of the student or 2) a\u00a0family emergency. In the former case, the student must submit a doctor\u2019s or clinic note explaining the reason for the\u00a0absence to the instructor(s) and the Registrar\u2019s Office. In the latter case, the student must submit a note to his\/her\u00a0instructor explaining the reason for the absence. Explanations for excused absences must be received no later than one\u00a0week after the last missed class. However, exceptions can be made by the instructor for prolonged emergencies when a\u00a0student does not have means or opportunity to inform the Institute of his or her situation.<\/p>\n If an absence is approved as an excused, a student will be allowed to make-up the class work. All make-up work is\u00a0assigned by the instructor. Instructors are not obligated to provide make-up work for unexcused absences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”eleven” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Institute\u2019s faculty members strive to conduct fair and just performance evaluations of students\u2019 academic work and scholarly success. A student who believes that his\/her efforts and achievement have not been reflected by the final grade obtained may file a grade appeal in writing with the faculty member within two weeks of receiving the grade. If the issue remains unresolved after receiving the faculty member\u2019s decision of the appeal, then the student may appeal in writing to the Academic Dean within seven (7) days after receiving the decision.<\/p>\n The Academic Dean will call a meeting with the Academic Committee and both the student and faculty member will be invited to present their sides of the issue. The Academic Committee will then vote for a resolution and both the student and faculty member will be notified about the decision within seven (7) days. The decision made by the Academic Committee is final and cannot be appealed further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”twelve” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To be eligible for graduation the student must:<\/p>\n A certificate of completion is presented by Tysons Institute to students who satisfy the graduation requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”thirteen” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The following standards and requirements of satisfactory academic progress apply to all enrolled students at Tysons Institute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Maximum Time Frame (MTF) is the time allowed for a student to complete a course of study. According to an accreditation Criteria, \u201cThe Maximum Time Frame is not to exceed 150% of the Normal Program Length (NPL).\u201d In practice, this means all students at the Institute must complete their programs of study within 1.5 times the program length as measured in quarter credit hours attempted. If a student cannot complete the program within the MTF, the student will be dismissed from the Institute.<\/p>\n All registered hours, at the end of the add\/drop period will be counted in the MTF determination. In addition, all transfer credit hours accepted from other institutions will be counted in the Maximum Time Frame, hence reducing the MTF to graduate. All courses attempted will be included in the calculation regardless of its pass or fail status. Therefore, courses resulted in an incomplete grade, repeated courses, and non-punitive courses are also counted toward the MTF.<\/p>\n The MTF is 1.5 times the Normal Program Length (NPL) which can be formulized as MTF = 1.5 x NPL. For example:MTF = 360 hours x 1.5 = 540 hours\u00a0<\/strong>(maximum time allowed for a \u201cCertificate\u201d in Database Programming).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n * MTF includes hours attempted at Institute and transferred to Institute from other institutions and beyond the program prerequisites (if any)<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n If a student is unable to complete the program within one of the aforementioned time periods, the individual will not be eligible to receive the original credential (i.e., certificate).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The Institute will evaluate the successful course completion percentages for all enrolled students at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of the Maximum Time Frame above to determine whether the student is maintaining specific qualitative and quantitative minimums in order to avoid probation or dismissal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n * A student not meeting standards does not have to be dismissed; probation is required.<\/em><\/p>\n ** Probation is not allowed at this point and academic dismissal is required.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n In practice, this means that when the attempted credits are 25% of the MTF, the student must successfully complete 55% of all credits attempted with a grade of D or above in certificate or undergraduate level programs. Failure to meet this requirement will result in academic probation. Academic probation is permitted at this point only. Failure to meet the minimum completion percentages at 50%, 75%, or 100% renders the student ineligible for probation and the student must be dismissed. All courses, including withdrawals and retakes, will be included in credit hours attempted. Therefore, withdrawals and retakes will have an impact on the minimum completion percentage. The completion percentage is calculated at the end of each quarter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The third requirement of acceptable satisfactory academic progress is to meet the minimum CGPA requirement at each evaluation point of the MTF.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Institute uses a 4.0 scale grading system and GPAs are calculated at the end of each term. Withdrawals are not included in GPA calculations. However, in the case of retakes, only the highest grade is included in the GPA calculation. The required minimum CGPA for undergraduate programs are show below table.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n |