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enrolled In less than six quarter Credit Units within the respective quarter UPPER & LOWER DIVISION COURSE DESIGNATION Courses designated at the 100 or 200 level are considered lower division courses. Courses designated at the 300 or 400 lever are considered upper division courses. Upper division courses are usually advanced and/or specialized courses that are beyond the introductory level. These courses often build on the foundation provided from lower division courses. ACADEMIC FREEDOM SCIT permits and encourages "academic freedom", or the right to discuss and hold non-standard or traditional viewpoints, allowing the school, teachers, and student's latitude. Academic freedoms are viewed as additions, and may supplement the curriculum, but must not replace it. Faculty has the freedom to take viewpoints that may conflict with the school, its administration and the world in general. A faculty member can articulate or even advocate controversial positions or concepts without any fear of reprisal from anyone associated with the school. The faculty is not allowed to participate In any conduct that would violate the laws of the land or that violate any Individual's right to his or her own personal freedoms. Standards of decency and respect must be maintained and observed at all times, COMPARABLE PROGRAM INFORMATION Comparable program information related to tuition, fees, and program length is available from: The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302 Arlington, Virginia, 22201 Website: www.accsc.org GRADING SYSTEM Students will be evaluated and assessed using quizzes, exams, lab exercises, projects, written reports, oral reports, and/or presentations. Specific evaluation and assessment criteria are Academics outlined in the syllabi for each course. SCIT uses a traditional A— F (4.0 — 0,0) grading system. In addition to the grading system, SCIT uses the following designations: WITHDRAW (W) A grade designation of W indicatesthat a student has voluntarily withdrawn from a course after the end of the Add/Drop period and prior to completing 80% of the scheduled clock hours for the course. Students who receive a W grade are subject to the Course Withdraw and Incomplete Charge policystated In this catalog. A grade designation of W: Does not contribute to a student's grade point average; • Does not count as quarter credits units toward a students' degree ordiploma completion requirement; Counts toward the total number of credits attempted when determining full or part-time status; and Counts toward total number of credits attempted for determining the students Satisfactory Academic Progress. WITHDRAW FAIL (WF) A grade designation of W F indicates that a student has either (1) voluntarily withdrawn from a course on or after completing 80% of the scheduled clock hours of the course and prior to the last scheduled date of the course, or (2) been administratively withdrawn from a course by the school due to the school imposing student sanctions resulting from the student violating school policies. Students who receive a WF grade are subject to the Course Withdraw and Incomplete Charge policy stated in this catalog. A grade designation of WF: • Contributes to a student's grade point average; Does not count as quarter credits units toward a students' degree or diploma completion requirement; • Counts toward the total number of credits attempted when determining full or part-time status; and • Counts toward total number of credits attempted for determining the students Satisfactory Academic Progress. INCOMPLETE (1) A grade designation of I indicates that a student was enrolled for a course but did not complete the objectives and requirements of the course. An I grade designation additionally indicates that the Page 19 of 69