Texas Wesleyan University Academic Policies
(from the university catalog)

Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is expected of all students. University regulations authorize absences of students when representing the University. Other authorized absences are those which may be necessary to fulfill course requirements. The maximum number of authorized absences during one semester is five for a MWF class, three for a TR class and two for a class or laboratory meeting once a week. Unauthorized absences may be excused when caused by illness or other emergencies and should be reported promptly to the instructor. A student is held responsible for all class assignments.

When a student has a number of unauthorized absences equal to the number of hours the class meets per week, the student may be dropped from the class roll by the instructor of the class. A student dropped by the instructor for excessive unauthorized absences will receive the grade of "W" if dropped before the designated last day to drop a class. After last day to drop a class the student will be assigned a letter grade for the course. A student may be reinstated in the class with the consent of the instructor and the dean of the school in which the class is offered.

Texas Wesleyan University adheres to a disability policy which is in keeping with relevant federal law. The University will provide appropriate accommodation. Students must notify instructors of any permanent or temporary disabilities and must provide documentation regarding those disabilities prior to the granting of an accommodation. For assistance, students should consult with the Office of Guidance and Career Development.

Due to the limitless variety of potentially hazardous chemicals which may be found in a scientific or other laboratory environment, students having known, or potential, health-related concerns, such as allergies, asthma, contact dermatitis, pregnancy, or other physiological sensitivities should check with their physician on the advisability of laboratory work. The instructor and/or chair of the teaching department will provide, upon request, a list of chemical that will be used in experiments during the semester. More detailed information (that is, Material Safety Data Sheets) will be furnished by the chairpersons upon written request.

Course syllabi are intended to provide students with basic information concerning the course. The syllabus can be viewed as a "blueprint" for the course; changes in the syllabus can be made and students will be informed of any substantive changes concerning examinations, the grading or attendance policies and changes in project assignments.

It is the goal of the faculty of Texas Wesleyan University to foster a spirit of complete honesty and a high standard of integrity. The attempt of any student to present as his own any work which he has not honestly performed is regarded by the faculty and administration as a most serious offense and renders the offender liable to severe consequences and possible suspension. Click here for more information on Plagiarism.

Students should read the current Texas Wesleyan University Catalog and Student Handbook to become familiar with University policies. This includes but is not limited to grade appeal, sexual harassment, student access to records, and others; policies specified in the current catalog are applicable unless otherwise stated in this syllabus.