Course Registration
MHE students will be registered for all required courses by the Higher Education program. Registration in
MHE 797 (Internship I) and
MHE 798 (Internship II) requires submission of an approved Internship Learning Contract. Information about the internship approval process is provided in the MHE Internship Handbook.
Student Status
Master of Arts in Higher Education students must enroll in the program full time and complete the courses in sequence as outlined in the curriculum.
Class Schedule
The School of Education schedules classes in the M.A. in Higher Education program in the fall, winter, spring and summer terms in overall accordance with the academic calendar of the university. Classes are not taught on the weekends with the exception of make-up classes scheduled due to class cancellations for extreme weather, etc. Some classes do have field experiences, such as visiting other universities.
The
calendar for the MHE program includes start and end dates for apprenticeships. Students will be notified well in advance if there are any changes to the MHE calendar.
Changes in Class Schedule
The university reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any course because of small enrollment or for other reasons deemed necessary. In order to assure quality instruction, the university reserves the right to close registration when the maximum enrollment has been reached and to make changes in schedule and/or faculty when necessary. Notice will be given to enrolled students as changes are made in the MHE program.
Course Repeat Policy
MHE graduate students may be permitted to repeat only one course and may only repeat that course once. Both grades will remain on the transcript, but only the most recent grade, regardless of whether it is higher or lower, will be used to calculate the student’s graduate GPA. Permission to retake more than one MHE course requires approval of the MHE Graduate Director. It is important to note that students who retake one or more MHE courses may not be able to fulfill degree requirements within the prescribed two-year time frame and are not guaranteed a graduate apprenticeship and/or scholarship funding beyond the initial two-year scholarship award and/or apprenticeship appointment.
Dropping Courses
Master of Arts in Higher Education students must enroll in the program full time and complete the courses in sequence as outlined in the curriculum. If a student withdraws from one or more MHE courses in a given term, the student will need to appeal to the MHE Graduate Director for permission to remain enrolled in the program and develop a plan for completing remaining degree requirements. It is important to note that students who withdraw from one or more courses and are granted permission to continue in the MHE program may not be able to fulfill degree requirements within the prescribed two-year time frame and are not guaranteed a graduate apprenticeship and/or scholarship funding beyond the initial two-year scholarship award and/or apprenticeship appointment. Additionally, registration changes that place students below full-time status may unfavorably affect financial aid and scholarship requirements, veteran’s benefits, foreign student visas and other benefits and requirements. Permission to withdraw from one or more courses and remain in the MHE program beyond two years will only be granted in the case of extenuating circumstances.
A course dropped without permission of the Registrar is automatically graded “F.” A student who withdraws from the university for any reason (except for a medical reason) receives grades of “W” if the withdrawal is before the designated half-term time period. After this time a student will receive a “W” or “F” depending on his/her grades at the time of withdrawal.
Graduate Grading System
Graduation is dependent upon the quality as well as the quantity of work completed. Letter grades are used. They are interpreted in the following table, with the quality points for each hour of credit shown here:
| Grade |
|
Quality Points
|
A
|
Distinguished
|
4.0 |
A-
|
Excellent
|
3.7 |
B+
|
Above average |
3.3 |
B
|
Average
|
3.0 |
B-
|
Below average |
2.7 |
| C |
Unsatisfactory |
2.0 |
F
|
Failure
|
0 |
| I |
Incomplete
|
0 |
| WD |
Medical withdrawal |
0 |
| W |
Withdrawal
|
0 |
| NR |
No report
|
0 |
Grades of “A” through “F” are permanent grades and may not be changed except in cases of error. After a professor has certified a grade to the Registrar, he or she may change it before the end of the next regular grading period. The change must be made online or in writing and have the written approval of the Graduate Director.
An “I” grade signifies incomplete work because of illness, emergency, extreme hardship or self-paced courses. It is not given for a student missing the final examination unless excused by the MHE Graduate Director upon communication from the student. The student receiving a grade of “I” must complete all remaining work and the faculty member must submit a final grade to the Registrar the following semester by the date designated in the academic calendar. After the designated date, “I” grades automatically change to “F” unless an extension is granted by the MHE Graduate Director.
A grade of "NR" signifies that the grade was not received in time for processing. An “NR” is replaced upon receipt of an official grade change form. An “NR” not resolved by the university’s published deadline is automatically converted to an “F”.
Grade Point Average
The grade point average is computed by dividing the total quality points on work attempted at Elon University by the number of hours attempted, except for courses with grades of “WD” or “W.”
Grade Appeal Procedure
The grade appeal system affords recourse to a student who has evidence or believes that evidence exists to show that an inappropriate grade has been assigned as a result of clerical error, personal bias, or arbitrary grading. Grades (for an entire course, assignment, or unit) given by an instructor after the student is found responsible for an academic honor code violation through the University Honor System may not be appealed. The MHE program follows the Grade Appeal Procedure detailed in the Elon University Student Handbook. For more information on the grade appeal process and timeline, please consult the Elon University Student Handbook.
Medical Withdrawal
If a student has a documented medical condition that has impacted his/her ability to complete course work, the student should consult the Office of the Dean of Students for a medical withdrawal which will remove the student permanently (with grades of WD) from all classes for which the student is currently enrolled. Students seeking a medical withdrawal must withdraw from all courses; they may not obtain a medical withdrawal from only selected courses. Applications for Medical withdrawals must be submitted on the schedule listed on The Office of the Dean of Students website. For complete information on the medical withdrawal and readmission process, please see the
Office of the Dean of Students website.
Withdrawing from the MHE Program
A student may withdraw voluntarily from the Master of Arts in Higher Education program during any term, provided formal written notice is given to the MHE Graduate Director and Registrar. Readmission following program withdrawal is subject to the following conditions:
1. There is no right to automatic readmission.
2. There is no right to scholarship and/or graduate apprenticeship funding.
3. A request for readmission will be considered on the basis of the admission standards prevailing at the time readmission is sought. The student must comply with any new admission requirements even if such requirements differ from those existing at the time he or she was originally admitted to the MHE program. A request for readmission may be made by sending a letter to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
4. If a student who has withdrawn is readmitted, MHE credits earned five or more years prior to the date of reenrollment will not be recognized. All requirements for the MHE degree must be completed within five years of initial enrollment.