UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND ACADEMIC POLICIES |
The University has a nationally recognized Honor Code, administered by the Student Honor Council. The Student Honor Council proposed and the University Senate approved an Honor Pledge. The University of Maryland Honor Pledge reads:
"I pledge on my honor that I have not given or received any unauthorized assistance on this assignment/examination."
Unless you are specifically advised to the contrary, the Pledge statement should be handwritten and signed on the front cover of all exams, papers, projects, or other academic assignments submitted for evaluation in this course. Students who fail to write and sign the Pledge will be asked to confer with the instructor. Please recognize that all students are subject to the requirements of the University's Code of Academic Integrity whether or not they write and sign the Honor Pledge. For information about the Student Honor Council click: http://www.shc.umd.edu/code.html
The University's policy "Assignments and Attendance on Dates of Religious Observance" provides that students should not be penalized because of observances of their religious beliefs; students shall be given an opportunity, whenever feasible, to make up within a reasonable time any academic assignment that is missed because of individual participation in religious observances. Students are responsible for obtaining material missed during their absences. Furthermore, students have the responsibility to inform the instructor of any intended absences for religious observances in advance. The student should provide written notification to the professor within the first two weeks of the semester. The notification must identify the religious holiday(s)and the date(s). The student should avoid the use of email or mailbox delivery of the notification to avoid problems.
Policy on Individuals with Disabilities
The University is committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities that have been documented by Disability Support Services (0126 Shoemaker Hall, 314-7682). A disability should be verified and discussed with Disability Support Services before the student contacts the professor or TA. If you wish to discuss academic accommodations for this class, please contact the professor or TA no later than the end of the schedule adjustment period.
The University is committed to maintaining an academic work environment free of sexual harassment for all faculty, staff and students. Sexual harassment diminishes individual dignity and impedes equal educational and employment opportunities. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated at the University; it is a violation of law andUniversity policy. Individuals who engage in sexual harassment will be subject to disciplinary action. Please be advised that the University has procedures in place to report sexual harassment and correct it when it occurs. Students who have questions about sexual harassment or the University policy and procedures may call the Office of Judicial Programs (2118 Mitchell Building, 314-8204). To read the entire Policy see "Appendix B: Campus
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ACADEMIC POLICIES |
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance and in-class participation are integral components of all theatre classes and seminars. Although instructors are responsible for informing each class of the nature of in-class participation and the effect of absences on the evaluation of a student's work, the Department's general attendance policy on excused absences is consistent with the University's policy, which allows students to be excused for the following causes:
• Illness of the student or illness of a dependent as defined by the Board of Regents policy on family medical leave
• Religious observance (where the nature of the observance prevents the student from being present during the class period)
• Participation in University activities at the request of University authorities
• Compelling circumstances beyond the student's control
Students claiming an excused absence must apply in writing and furnish documentary evidence for their assertion that the absence resulted from one of these causes. (Undergraduate Catalog, pages 36 & 37)
Whenever possible, instructors will make a reasonable effort to re-schedule in-class presentations for students with an authorized excused absence. Students should check the specific requirements of their courses carefully, however, as such re-scheduling is not always possible.
Also see: http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/atedasse.html
Expectation of Progress Toward a Degree
Full time students are expected to complete the Undergraduate programs at the University of Maryland in four years. In order to graduate in four years, students must:
Students who change majors, who declare a major late in the sophomore year, who enroll in a limited number of select programs, or who take advantage of certain special opportunities that enrich the undergraduate experience may require up to five years to complete a degree. All students should develop and regularly review a multi-year course plan to complete their intended programs. If a student has special circumstances that make it impossible to compete a normal course load, the student would meet with an advisor to discuss the circumstances, the student's plans for continued progress towards a degree, and the implications for full-time enrollment.
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES ACADEMIC POLICIES |
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Academic probation/Dismissal
Gaining permission to take a course at another institution
Raising your credit level
Exceeding the repeat credit limit
Takeinga graduate level course