Overview

The following are the major policies with academic implications that govern Drexel online students. A comprehensive list of all university policies can be found online at http://www.drexel.edu/policies.

Academic Dishonesty

Academic misconduct, cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and withdrawal of a degree.

Academic Transactions

Course add, drop, withdraw and credit limitation.
Add/Drop/Withdraw Form

FERPA

Students’ rights with regard to their education record under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
FERPA Authorization Form

Grades

Scale, calculation of grade point average, and incomplete and unreported grades.

Repeating Courses

Process that governs course repeat and implications for transcript.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Students’ rights with regard to a harassment-free learning environment.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

Academic standards for maintaining financial aid eligibility.

Transfer Credits

Acceptance of transfer credits from approved institutions.

Undergraduate Academic Standing and Probation Policy

Academic standing, good standing, academic probation, dismissal, right to appeal, and reinstatement.

Withdrawal from University

For students who would like to formally terminate their relationship with the university.
Withdrawal Form

Leave of Absence

Students who wish to stop out for two or three quarters should complete a leave of absence form instead of withdrawing from the university.
Leave of Absence Form