Commerce Undergraduate Program

Academic Policies and Procedures

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   Academic Integrity Policy

Preamble to the Academic Integrity Policy

DePaul University is a learning community that fosters the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas within a context that emphasizes a sense of responsibility for oneself, for others and for society at large. To preserve the quality of education offered to students, the University is responsible for maintaining academic integrity and protecting all those who depend on it, including DePaul’s community partners and institutional affiliates. Violations of academic integrity, in any of their forms, are, therefore, detrimental to the values of DePaul, to the students' own development as responsible members of society, and to the pursuit of knowledge and the transmission of ideas. All members of the University community share the responsibility for creating conditions where violations of academic integrity are curtailed.

Violations of Academic Integrity

Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, the following categories: cheating, plagiarism, fabrication, falsification or sabotage of research data, destruction or misuse of the University's academic resources including alteration or falsification of academic records, academic misconduct and complicity. This policy applies to all courses, programs, and learning contexts in which academic credit is offered, including experiential and service-learning courses, study abroad programs, internships, student teaching and the like. If an instructor finds that a student has violated the Academic Integrity Policy, the appropriate initial sanction is at the instructor's discretion (cf. Section Q). Actions taken by the instructor do not preclude the College or the University from taking further action, including dismissal from the University. Conduct that is punishable under the Academic Integrity Policy could result in criminal or civil prosecution. The Academic Integrity Policy can be found online in the Undergraduate Student Handbook. 

   Academic Probation

Any student who fails to maintain a 2.00 (C) cumulative grade point average is on
academic probation. A student is removed from academic probation when the cumulative grade point average reaches the required minimum of 2.00 (C). Ordinarily the student will not be permitted to be on academic probation for longer than two consecutive quarters. Academic disciplinary action will be taken by the dean of the student’s home college or school in accordance with the degree of the student’s academic deficiency.

   ADD/DROP/WITHDRAWAL Policy

Students are expected to adhere to registration deadlines each term. The DePaul University Academic Calendar identifies important registration activities and deadlines. Students should routinely review the contents of the academic calendar for registration deadline information online at: http://oaa.depaul.edu/what/calendar.jsp

Students are responsible for their own registration. The College of Commerce does not register, drop or withdraw you into or out of classes. You must complete your registration transactions on your own.

ADD Deadline Policy

The University deadline to ADD classes to autumn, winter and spring quarters is always the last day of week one each term. The deadline to ADD classes in a summer session is day three during week one. Students must ADD all classes they want to take each term in Campus Connection by the stated deadline to ADD.

DROP Deadline Policy

The University deadline to DROP classes in the autumn, winter and spring terms with a 100% refund is always the last day of week two each term. The deadline to DROP classes in a summer session is the end of week one. Note: Classes must be dropped by the stated deadline date each term to receive a tuition refund. The College of Commerce does not have authority to change the University DROP deadline. The College of Commerce will not DROP classes for you. Course registration is your responsibility.

Any drop after week two is considered a WITHDRAWAL. No refund is issued when you withdraw from a course after week two. A grade of W is issued for a course you withdraw from after week two. W grades are not factored into the grade point average (GPA).

WITHDRAWAL Deadline Policy

The University deadline to WITHDRAW from classes without academic penalty is always the end of week seven each autumn, winter and spring term. The deadline to WITHDRAW from a class without academic penalty in a summer session is day fifteen, the end of week three. A grade of W will appear on your transcript for the course you withdrew from, provided you withdraw by the withdrawal deadline date.

No tuition reimbursement will be given for classes that a student withdraws from in any term. Note: Students receiving financial aid are advised to contact a Financial Aid counselor to discuss the consequences of a withdrawal.

   Class Attendance

The University requires certification of the attendance of students in classes to fulfill requirements established by several governmental agencies. To satisfy these requirements it is University policy that attendance will be monitored in all classes. Each school or college maintains additional specific policies concerning attendance. Students should become familiar with these policies. Promptness is expected of a student for all regular class sessions. Tardiness of more than ten minutes is generally to be considered by the instructor as an absence.

Note: A student who chooses to not attend a class for which they have registered are responsible for withdrawing him/herself from the class by the University deadline to WITHDRAW each term. A student who does not attend class is not automatically WITHDRAWN by the instructor, College or University. Students who fail to withdraw from classes they no longer attend will receive a final grade of FX for the course.

   Closed Class Policy

Each School and College at DePaul University has a separate system in place for handling closed class requests. It is important to understand how the system works in each college to avoid delays in receiving an answer to a closed class request.

College of Commerce Closed Class Policy

The College of Commerce seeks to handle closed classes as fairly and efficiently as possible. Closed class petitions are accepted from seniors who have met with an advisor and have no other course selection alternatives. Juniors, sophomores and first-year students experiencing scheduling difficulties should work with an advisor to schedule appropriate alternative selections. Decisions are generally made two weeks in advance of the start of the quarter and sent to students through e-mail. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain a current working e-mail address via Demographic Date in Campus Connection and to include that e-mail address on the petition form. The following applies to closed classes in the College of Commerce:

  • Preference is given to graduating seniors.
  • Only those students with no alternative selections are considered for over enrollment.
  • Notes from professors are not accepted.

Please do not delay in your request for a closed class if you are experiencing scheduling difficulties.

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Closed Class Policy

The following procedure is to be used only until the "Last Day to Add a Class" each term for CLAS courses. After that day, all enrollment requests will be considered on an individual basis and approved only for exceptional circumstances by the LA&S Exceptions Committee.  After the Last Day to Add a Class, all such exceptional requests must be coordinated between the instructor and the LA&S Exceptions Committee via lasassociatedean@depaul.edu


Until the ADD deadline, if a CLAS professor agrees to a closed class request, he/she must send a recommendation via e-mail to lasregistration@depaul.edu and include the following information:

 

1. Student’s first and last name

2. Student’s ID #

3. Course (Department prefix and catalog number)

4. Section #

5. 5-digit class #

6. Professor statement of granting enrollment

 

Permission is granted by the college office only.  A recommendation from CLAS professor does not guarantee that enrollment in the closed course will be processed.  It is the student’s responsibility to check that the course appears on his/her schedule and that his/her name appears on the professor's course roster.

 

 

College of Computing and Digital Media Closed Class Policy

 

The following procedure is to be used only until the "last day to add a class" each quarter (typically one week after the start of the quarter). After that day, students may not be added to a class. If a class is closed and you still want to attempt to register for it, please follow these steps:

Check the Web Registration System every day. If you see that the class has a status of "open," you may register for it. All students have the ability to do their own drops and adds. If this doesn’t work, there is no guarantee that you will be able to register for the closed course.

  • You may register for an alternate class which has a status of “open.”
  • Report to the first class meeting of a closed class.
  • The instructor will keep a sign-up list for anyone who is attending the class but not on the class roster. Make sure that the following information is indicated on the list: your name, DePaul ID number and e-mail address.
  • The instructor will submit the list to the College of CDM. The College and the instructor will determine how many, if any, students from the list may be added to the class.
  • You will be notified of your registration status in the course via e-mail if provided.

Note: Students are NOT allowed to sit in on a class after the first week if they are not on the class roster.

   Code of Student Responsibility

Introduction to the Code

A student, by voluntarily joining the University community, assumes the responsibility for abiding by the standards that have been instituted by DePaul University. Students and student organizations are advised to read this code carefully so all are aware of the policies which guide the University in its dealings with them. The Code of Student Responsibility was developed by the Student Affairs Office to give formal recognition to the rights and responsibilities of students at DePaul University.

   Dean’s List

Eligibility for the Dean’s List will be determined by a G.P.A. of 3.5 for the academic term based on a minimum of 12 graded hours (8 hours for SNL students), excluding the grades of “P” and “W.” Students who have received any grades of "IN," "M" or "R" for the term are not eligible for the Dean’s list until these grades have been resolved, at which time the term G.P.A. will be computed.

   Dismissal

A student dismissed for academic reasons shall not be eligible for readmission to any division of DePaul University for a period of two quarters, excluding summer session, subsequent to such dismissal. The readmission decision is made by the Office of Admission in consultation with the college office.

A dismissed student with serious deficiency may be required to demonstrate acceptable academic achievement at another accredited college or university before readmission is approved. Courses to be taken elsewhere must be approved by the College office as acceptable and a grade of C or better must be earned in all such coursework. If readmission is approved, the following academic policy applies to dismissed students who have demonstrated this achievement by earning 18 or more quarter hours of credit: (1) the previous grade point average will revert to zero, and (2) the previous DePaul credits attempted and earned will be added to attempted and earned transfer credit. This policy permits the student to resume a program of studies without the penalty of a previously deficient grade point average.

   Evaluation and Credit

An undergraduate course carries 4 quarter hours of credit unless otherwise specified.
College credit is earned if a student receives an A through D, or PA grade. College credit can also be earned through transfer, advanced standing and credit-by-examination credits.

   External Credit and Residency

A student who has been admitted to the College of Commerce begins residency with the college as of the first day of classes of the term to which the student has been admitted. Students in residence in the College of Commerce, whether attending on a full-time or part-time basis, may not take courses away from DePaul University without the written permission of the college. Permission should be obtained in advance of registration to avoid loss of credit or residency in the college.

   Grades

Following is the key to the system of evaluating the academic achievement by the student
of the educational objectives specified by the instructor in the course syllabus. These definitions apply to the straight letter grade. A plus grade represents slightly higher achievement than the straight letter grade. A minus grade represents slightly lower achievement than the straight letter grade.

  • A - The instructor judged the student to have accomplished the stated objectives of the course in an EXCELLENT manner.

  • B - The instructor judged the student to have accomplished the stated objectives of the course in a VERY GOOD manner.

  • C - The instructor judged the student to have accomplished the stated objectives of the course in a SATISFACTORY manner.

  • D - The instructor judged the student to have accomplished the stated objectives of the course in a POOR manner. (A grade of D will not fulfill the requirements in a major field of concentration.)

  • F - The instructor judged the student NOT to have accomplished the stated objectives of the course.

  • IN - Temporary grade indicating that the student has a satisfactory record in work completed, but for unusual or unforeseeable circumstances not encountered by other students in the class and acceptable to the instructor is prevented from completing the course requirements by the end of the term. An incomplete grade may not be assigned unless the student has formally requested it from the instructor, and the instructor has given his or her permission for the students to receive an incomplete grade. At the end of the second quarter (excluding summer) following the term in which the incomplete grade was assigned, remaining incompletes will automatically convert to "F" grades. Ordinarily no incomplete grade may be completed after the grace period has expired. Instructors may not change incomplete grades after the end of the grace period without the permission of a college-based Exceptions Committee.

  • ING - Permanent grade assigned to a degree recipient who chooses not to resolve a grade of "IN" awarded during the last two terms prior to graduation. The grade of "ING" (Incomplete, Graduated) is final, and cannot be changed or lapsed to "F" once the degree is posted.

  • PA - Passing achievement in a pass/fail course. (Grades A through D represent passing performance.)

  • R - Student is making satisfactory progress in a course that extends beyond the end of the term or in a project extending over more than one quarter. A grade of “R” for an undergraduate course must be removed within one calendar year. Grades not changed with one year will be reduced to the grade of F.

  • RG - Permanent grade assigned to a degree recipient who chooses not to resolve a grade of "R" awarded during the last two terms prior to graduation. The grade of "RG" (Research, Graduated) is final, and cannot be changed or lapsed to "F" once the degree is posted

  • W - Automatically recorded when the student’s withdrawal is processed after the deadline to withdraw without penalty.

  • FX - Student stopped attending course. This is an apparent withdrawal. The grade can be changed to a grade of W by the college administration without consulting the instructor if it is determined that the student attempted to withdraw but followed incorrect procedures, or on other administrative grounds. If not administratively removed, it is scored in the grade point average the same as an F. Students are advised to contact their college office to initiate the request to correct an FX grade. An FX grade may not be changed if it has remained on the student’s record beyond twelve months except in extraordinary circumstances.

  • M - Final grade not submitted.

  • AU - Auditor status, not for credit.

   Quality Points

Quality points are awarded to a student in relation to the grade given and the number of
quarter hours of credit attempted in the course. Quality points are awarded according to the following schedule:

  • A 4 times the number of credit hours assigned to the course.

  • A- 3.7 times the number of credit hours.

  • B+ 3.3 times the number of credit hours.

  • B 3 times the number of credit hours.

  • B- 2.7 times the number of credit hours.

  • C+ 2.3 times the number of credit hours.

  • C 2 times the number of credit hours.

  • C- 1.7 times the number of credit hours.

  • D+ 1.3 times the number of credit hours.

  • D 1 quality point for each credit hour in the course.

  • F, FX (no quality points awarded)

  • AU, W, IN, PA, R, ING, RG (quality points not assigned)

  • Transfer, advanced standing and credit-by-examination credits do not carry quality points.

   Grade Challenge

The College of Commerce follows the grade challenge policy and procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook, which is maintained in the University Dean of Students Office.

http://studentaffairs.depaul.edu/homehandbook.html

The Student Handbook contains the following information in regard to grading and grade challenges:

  1. General Policies on Grading
  2. Policies Regarding Grade Challenge
  3. Procedures for Establishing Grade Challenge Review Boards
  4. Procedures for Filing a Grade Challenge

Students who wish to challenge a grade should read through the Student Handbook for further information related to the grade challenge policy and process.

Some initially grade challenge procedures to consider include:

  1. A student who is considering a grade challenge must discuss the grade with the instructor before the end of the following regular term. (Spring and summer quarter challenges must be made before the end of the autumn quarter.) The instructor is expected to explain the reason for the grade to the student.

  2. If that attempt fails, the student may continue his or her challenge by submitting a written request for a hearing to the office of dean of the college or school in which the course was offered within the term following the award of the disputed grade. All challenges will be thoroughly and fairly reviewed.

  3. Once filed, the formal challenge is automatically forwarded through all stages of the appeal process unless the Review Board determines it to be groundless or frivolous. Both the student and instructor will be informed in writing of all committee recommendations and decisions as well as any new written information bearing on the case. Only the instructor and/or the Review Board are empowered to change a grade.  Decisions by the Review Board are final and binding on all parties.

   Grade Point Average (GPA)

Student’s grade point average is computed by dividing the total number of quality points accumulated by the total number of credit hours attempted with quality points assigned.

The grade point average is calculated only upon grades earned at DePaul University.

   Intercollege Transfer

DePaul students with degree status who desire to transfer to another college within DePaul may apply for an inter-college transfer on line via CampusConnection. The following general conditions must be met:

  1. The student must be currently enrolled at DePaul or be absent from DePaul for no more than two consecutive quarters, excluding summer sessions, be in good academic standing, and have a minimum 2.00 DePaul GPA.

  2. The student must have earned a minimum of 12 quarter hours as a degree-seeking student at DePaul and those hours must be posted on the official DePaul transcript.

In addition to the above conditions, students desiring to transfer to The Theatre School or the School of Music must meet the audition or interview requirements of those schools.

   Pass/Fail Option

The purpose of the pass/fail option is to encourage students to seek educational experiences in courses that are not required in the student's program. Written permission to use this option must be obtained from the College of Commerce. A student must complete a pass/fail application and submit it to the Undergraduate Program Office by the published University deadline to apply for the pass/fail option.

In conformity with the University policy on pass/fail, students in the College of Commerce may take advanced-level electives pass/fail as long as they are courses outside of the student's major/minor field. Students may take only one course using the pass/fail option per discipline.

Commerce students cannot use the pass/fail option for the Liberal Studies sequence, the Commerce Core major/minor field courses or any other required courses. Only students in good academic standing (maintaining a GPA of 2.0 or above) can use the pass/fail option. A maximum of one course may be taken pass/fail per quarter. Grades ranging from A to D are considered passing grades.

For more information on the pass/fail option students should consult the Evaluation and Credit section in the Handbook for Undergraduate Studies which can be found on the Academic Resource Center Web site: http://arc.depaul.edu/bulletin/UGCatalog.shtml

   Readmission

Students who have previously attended DePaul as an undergraduate degree seeking
student and who have been absent from the University for three or more consecutive quarters, not including summer sessions, are considered readmit applicants and must reapply for admission. Students applying for readmission should contact the Office of Admission at 312.362.8300 (in Illinois) or 1.800.4.DePaul (outside of Illinois) to obtain an Application for Readmission and for guidelines regarding the readmission process.

   Repeating a Course

Undergraduate students may have the need to repeat courses. When that occurs, all grades achieved are recorded on the academic record. The first time the course is repeated, only the new grade will be used to determine cumulative credit and to calculate the GPA. If a student repeats that course again, the second and all subsequent grades will be used to calculate the GPA. Credit earned is based on the final attempt. A course must be repeated at DePaul in order for this policy to apply. Note: A C– grade is acceptable in a student’s major providing the overall GPA in the major is 2.0.

Students may retake a course in transfer that was originally completed at DePaul. The
DePaul grade remains in the GPA, but credit is only accumulated once.

   Transfer Credit Policies

Evaluation of Transfer Credit

The Office of Admissions reviews transfer credit taken at other colleges and universities only to render an admission decision. Transfer credit that is comparable in content and level to that offered at DePaul is typically accepted for admission purposes. After admission, the transfer credit is reviewed by the admitting college to determine its applicability to the student’s degree program.

Note: Failure to provide all transcripts or documents for all transfer college work may result in denial of admission, revocation of admission, dismissal from the University or ineligibility for graduation or the conferral of a degree.

Limitations on Amount of Transfer Credit and Credit By Exam

A maximum of 132 transfer hours (quarter hours) will be applicable to any undergraduate degree at DePaul. This includes transfer courses taken at both community colleges and other four-year institutions. Of the 132 quarter hours, a maximum of 99 quarter hours earned at a community college may be applied to a DePaul University degree. At least the last 60 quarter hours must be earned in residency at DePaul University. At least one-half of the major field course work must be DePaul University credit. In the School for New Learning 15 of the 50 competencies must be earned at DePaul.

CLEP, International Baccalaureate and /or AP credits combined with transfer credits from two-year institutions will total no more than 99 hours and combined with credits from four-year institutions will total no more than 132 hours. The senior year residency requirement excludes the application of CLEP, AP or IB credits to the final 60 credit hours of course work.

   Supplemental Transfer Credit

Once a student begins there studies at DePaul University they will need approval from the College of Commerce Undergraduate Program Office in order to bring in any new transfer work. Students must submit a Transfer Credit Approval Form to the Undergraduate Program Office in advance of taking the new courses. Review of the form will determine if the requested courses are transferable and degree applicable.