Simon School Handbook

Student Handbook

2012-2013

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The information contained in this handbook reflects policies and procedures as of July 2012. The

Simon School and the University of Rochester reserve the right to make changes affecting policies,

procedures, curricula or other matters described in this publication at any time, including corrections

to any errors that might be contained within.

The material enclosed should not be published or distributed outside the University of Rochester.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. MISSION, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS

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MISSION

PHILOSOPHY

GOALS

THE SIMON CREDO

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2. ACADEMIC STANDARDS

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SIGNIFICANCE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORTING THE MASTERS AND PH.D. PROGRAMS

3. GRADES

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GRADING SYSTEM

COURSE AUDITS

GRADE DISTRIBUTION

GRADE CHANGES

REPEATING COURSES

STUDENT INABILITY TO COMPLETE COURSE ASSIGNMENTS/EXAMS

GRADE POSTING

4. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

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DEAN'S LIST

BETA GAMMA SIGMA

AWARDS AND PRIZES

ACADEMIC DIFFICULTIES

PROCESS FOR DISMISSAL ON ACADEMIC GROUNDS

RIGHT OF APPEAL

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5. DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

DATES OF AWARDING DEGREES

GRADUATING STUDENT INFORMATION

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6. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE PREREQUISITES

REDUCED COURSE LOAD

COURSE OVERLOADS

SCHEDULE PLANNING

PH.D. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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7. PROGRAM PLANNING

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CONCENTRATIONS

JOINT/SPECIALIZED DEGREES

ADDITIONAL DEGREE OFFERINGS

SIMON CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OPTIONS

INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM

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8. CLASS COHORTS & STUDENT TEAMS

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CLASS COHORTS

ASSIGNMENT OF STUDENT TEAMS

COACH PROGRAM

GRADING AND TEAM PROJECTS

PEER AND TEAM EVALUATION

PROCESS FOR SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH TEAM DYNAMICS

9. EXAMINATIONS

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EXAMINATION POLICY...