UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Academic Policies

University Policies

Students are responsible for knowing and fully understanding the academic policies and procedures set forth by Northeastern University. The University-wide academic policies and procedures are published in both the Undergraduate Catalog and the Undergraduate Student Handbook & Planner.

Details about the following University policies are also available through the Registrar�s website:
www.registrar.neu.edu/courses/cat0607-013-022.pdf

Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy

Attendance Requirements

Absence because of student activities
Absence because of illness
Absence because of religious beliefs
Absence because of jury duty
Absence because of military deployment

Class Schedules

Fall and spring schedule
Summer schedule
Activities periods

Grading System

Pass/Fail system
Clearing an incomplete or changing other grades
Credit hours
Repeating courses
Substituting courses
Clearing an academic deficiency
Dean�s list
Grade point average
Grade reports
Transcripts

Examinations

Conflicts with final exams

Academic Progression Standards

Academic status
Academic probation
Academic dismissal
Academic standing appeals
Academic eligibility for participating in student organizations and athletics
Repeating courses to clear deficiencies

Graduation Requirements

Registration Procedures

Course prerequisites
Overload policy
Reduced load policies
Declaring majors and minors
Double major or dual degree, double degree, second Baccalaureate
Internal transfers
Transfer credits for current students
Special students
Taking a course while on co-op or summer vacation
Taking a course while on co-op
Dropping courses
Late admission to a course

Personal Information

Change of name
Change of address

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA for students � general information
FERPA general guidance for parental disclosure
Release of directory information
Notification of rights under FERPA
Additional information
FERPA and the USA Patriot Act