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The material enclosed should not be published or distributed outside the University of Rochester.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