Graduate Student Policies
Faculty Handbook
Statement of Academic Freedom
Academic Policies Handbook
School of Arts & Sciences: Important Information for Graduate students
Policy documents and forms listed below.
Academic
| Policy Information | Related Forms |
|---|---|
| Course Load | |
| Grading | Grade Change/Disposition of Incomplete (.pdf) - for faculty to record final status of incomplete |
| Incompletes | Request for Incomplete (.pdf) - request a grade of "incomplete" for a specific class |
| Academic Leave | Academic Leave Form - required to interrupt course of study for a stated period not exceeding 1 year. (Students are not required to take summer classes; use form if not attending spring and/or fall only.) |
| Transfer of Credit/Waiver of Core Courses | Transfer of Credit/Waiver of Core Courses (.pdf) - request transfer of credit/waive core courses from another institution |
| Previous Graduate Degree Exemption | A student who holds one or more accredited graduate degrees when admitted to the school will be automatically exempt from six semester credit hours. |
Accessibility
More about the department's accessibility policy
Course Related
| Policy Information | Related Forms |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Exams | Comprehensive Examination Checklist - required form to register for comps Request for Accommodations (.pdf)- request special accommodations relating to physical or learning disabilities Diploma Application - this form is found in Cardinal Station needed to ensure your name will appear on your diploma as you would like it to. Please submit the form through the link in your Cardinal Students account. A diploma will not be provided to you if this form is not provided in a timely way. |
| Independent Study | Independent Study Contract (.pdf) - required form to register for an independent study |
| Practicum (LSC 695A) | 695A Request for Enrollment - request for enrollment in LIS practicum 695A Evaluation (.pdf) - evaluation of practicum experience |
| School Library Media Practicum (LSC 695B) | 695B Request for Enrollment - request for enrollment in School Library Media Practicum |
Technology
| Policy Information | Related Forms |
|---|---|
| Laptop or Equipment Borrowing | Laptop or Equipment Request Form |
| Technical Requirements |
Tuition and Financial Aid
| Policy Information | Related Forms |
|---|---|
| Rovelstad Scholarship | Rovelstad Scholarship Agreement Form (.pdf) - permits the Rovelstad Scholarship Committee to access your financial aid records at Catholic University |
Miscellaneous
| Policy Information | Related Forms |
|---|---|
| Student Employment - Confidentiality Agreement | Catholic University Confidentiality Agreement |
| Student Representative Guidelines | LIS Student Representative Guidelines (.docx) |
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