It is the responsibility of all students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to review and to acquaint themselves with the Academic Policies and Procedures contained in the University Catalogue and in sections V, VI and VII of the Enchiridion. Unless otherwise noted, the College incorporates all University Policy and Procedures outlined in the University Catalog.

Discipline

Villanova University regards student life on campus as an integral part of the student’s educational experience. Hence it is understood that students accept the regulations stated in the Villanova University Student Handbook upon joining the University community. Students should become acquainted with and understand the responsibilities set forth in the Student Handbook, especially those in the sections on Policy and Regulations. Adherence to University regulations is expected and required for successful completion of the program of studies.

E-Mail Correspondence

Students are responsible for frequently checking their Villanova e-mail accounts. Important updates and information may be sent from faculty members, staff, and other students. If a student chooses to use an address other than his/her Villanova e-mail address, he/she is responsible for forwarding messages from his/her Villanova e-mail to his/her chosen e-mail address.

Final Examinations

Final exams are scheduled in every course and must be taken at times published by the Registrar in the Master Schedule available at the time of pre registration. If a student has two or more exams at the same time, or three in one day, the student must see the instructor for a time change to be made according to the following priorities:

1. group departmental examinations take precedence
2. major or required courses should take precedence over electives
3. regular courses should take precedence over repeat courses

Absence from a semester examination, except for a conflict resolved in advance, requires written permission from the instructor. Unexcused absence from a final exam is sufficient grounds for failure in the course. Students must contact the professor within 48 hours of a missed exam. Please consult the exam schedule before making travel plans to leave campus at the end of the semester.

Graduation Preparation

Students must meet all academic requirements for graduation. The Dean determines the student’s eligibility for graduation. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to understand the requirements of the chosen degree program and to have planned for the orderly fulfillment of degree and graduation requirements. The following must also be completed:

• All graduating Seniors must complete a Diploma Card that is to be returned to the Registrar’s Office, Room 202, Tolentine Hall, 610.519.4030. Names will appear on the diploma exactly in the manner in which they appear on the Diploma Card.



• All financial obligations to Villanova University must be met.

At the close of the academic year in May the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences participates in the annual University Graduation Ceremony. It does not hold its own graduation ceremony. However, immediately after the University ceremony, each academic department holds a reception at a place listed in the University Graduation Program, at which time diplomas are distributed and there is an opportunity for pictures to be taken.

Students who have no more than three courses left in order to complete their degree may apply at the Office of the Dean, 105 St Augustine, for permission to “walk ” in graduation. Their name will not appear in the Graduation program and they will be handed an empty envelope at the departmental reception in order for pictures to be taken. Once the final courses have been completed and a grade entered the Registrar will mail the diploma to the student at his/her address of record.