Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is an exceptionally serious offense to oneself and one’s colleagues given that “the fabric of a learning community is woven by a bond of trust [which assumes that] the work to which we affix our names is our own.” To act in such a way that compromises this trust is to “undermine the contract of good faith on which productive study and the open exchange of ideas is based.” Therefore, students wishing to maintain formal membership in the Lindenwood learning community must display the high level of integrity expected of all its members.
According to Lindenwood University Academic Honesty policy, names of undergraduate students found guilty of cheating, plagiarizing, or deception (including lying) will be sent to the office of the University Associate Provost. A first offense of academic dishonesty may result in a reduced or failing grade on the work/test or failure of the course. A second offense will lead to failure of the class, and a third offense will result in expulsion from the university. Any questions concerning this policy should be directed to the Associate Provost.
Online Courses
In an online course, 100% of course instruction is delivered using an online learning management system platform. There is no time spent in a physical classroom. In some cases, students may meet for an introductory and/or summary meeting; however, these meetings are not mandatory.
Semester undergraduate students are limited to taking one online class per semester, except for those students enrolled in the Early Access MBA program or any program offered entirely online.
Online Coursework Limit
Undergraduate students are limited to taking one online class per term.
Hybrid Courses
A hybrid course is a method of instruction in which 75% or more of the course is taught using a learning management system platform. Time in the classroom is reduced but not eliminated.
Independent Study
An independent study is an innovative, nonstandard class involving independent research/study on the part of the student under the guidance of an instructor. The contact time requirement for an independent study is one documented contact hour every two weeks. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted independent studies have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for an independent study course. Independent study courses cannot be used to meet an undergraduate general education requirement.
To enroll in an independent study course, the Independent Study Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a 1-2 page course outline prepared by the student after consultation with the instructor must be attached.
Tutorial
A tutorial is a class listed in the catalog taught to a student on an individual basis. The content of the course is the same as the material taught in the regular class. The contact time requirement for a tutorial is one documented contact hour per week during which the subject matter will be discussed and student progress evaluated. Only instructors who have previously taught the class in the regular session will be approved to teach a tutorial unless permission is granted by the dean. Only students with a true need will be considered for a tutorial, and it is up to the academic school and instructor whether to grant a tutorial. It is strongly recommended that undergraduate students who are granted tutorials have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Graduate students should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA to qualify for a tutorial course.
To enroll in a tutorial course, the Tutorial Proposal form must be completed, signed, and returned to the Registrar’s Office no later than the third week of the term in which the work is to be done. An add/drop/enrollment form and a syllabus must be attached.
Preparing for Graduation
It is the shared responsibility of both a student and his/her advisor to determine that all requirements for graduation have been completed by the anticipated graduation date. The advisor has the authority to approve academic work within the major; however, only the Provost and the registrar have the authority to certify that all requirements for graduation have been fulfilled and post a notification of degree completion on a student’s transcript. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each student to track his/ her own progress through a degree program by maintaining a checklist of all requirements including major and emphasis requirements, general education requirements, free electives, sufficient numbers of 30000+ level courses, and total number of credits.
Applying for Graduation
In order to apply for graduation, students must complete the “Application for Degree” form in concert with their faculty advisor at the appropriate time during the enrollment process. Application for Degree deadlines are posted in the LCIE office in the cultural center and at all of the extended campus locations. Deadlines to apply for graduation are as follows: for a March and June graduation, the deadline is December 30 of the prior year; for a September graduation, the deadline is March 30 of the same year; and, for a December graduation, the deadline is May 30 of the same year. Please make certain, as you meet with your faculty advisor, that you complete the “Application for Degree” by one of the aforementioned due dates. Failure to do so will cause your graduation to be moved to the next available date.