School of Continuing Studies: Academic Policies
2008-2009 Academic Year
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eligible for the dean's list, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.40 or
greater. Students who earn a grade of U on any courses taken on a
satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis are not eligible to be on the dean's list. Part-time
students must pass at least six credits, excluding those earned in courses taken on
a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis; full-time students must pass at least nine
credits, excluding those earned in courses on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis.
Superior baccalaureate students are recognized at graduation by the award of the
distinction cum laude. To qualify, a student must have a cumulative grade-point
average of at least 3.40, must have earned at least 36 credits at Tulane University,
excluding those earned in courses on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis, and must
be receiving a bachelor's degree.
The Theta Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national scholastic honor society
for part-time college students, and invitations for membership are extended each
year to qualified students. To be eligible, students must be enrolled on a part-time
basis in a degree program, have attended the School of Continuing Studies for at
least three semesters, earned at least 36 credits at Tulane, and have a cumulative
grade-point average of at least 3.200. Additional information on requirements and
invitations to membership can be obtained from the chapter adviser in the School
of Continuing Studies office.
REGISTRATION
All students must register by the beginning of each semester. Students register
with TOUR, Tulane University's Online Registration. Information regarding
dates, times, and procedures for TOUR appears in the schedule of classes placed
on Registar's webpage. The Registrar's office forwards all registration material
and information to student's Tulane email account. All admitted students are
eligible to register with TOUR. Currently enrolled students are given the first
opportunity to register for coming semesters. Accounts Receivable mails bills for
tuition and fees; students assume financial obligation for their courses upon
registration.
Students wishing to add or drop courses should consult the academic calendar for
deadlines and instructions. Failure to make schedule adjustments promptly and
accurately may result in financial or academic penalties.
Note: The School of Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel any
course with inadequate enrollment.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
Associate Degree
To receive an associate degree, the student must successfully complete all of the
program requirements and have at least a 2.000 cumulative grade-point average.