Academic Policies
Syllabus
The syllabus is a principal source of information for learners. It is a guide to navigating the course successfully. Learners will receive a copy of the course syllabus, course outlines, and objectives at the beginning of the program.
Responsibilities of the learners
Florida Coastal University is committed to helping its learners expand their knowledge, enrich their culture, increase their creativity, enhance their ability to think and answer logically and analytically and become responsible citizens and leaders of their community.
To achieve our vision, Florida Coastal University and its members must work together to maintain a respectful, healthy, safe learning, teaching, and work environment, where academic integrity is the principal guide. It is expected that learners assume the following responsibilities:
- 1. Participating in chats, forums, and other activities.
- 2. Regularly review the course outline and the informative board.
- 3. Read the recommended materials for every week, such as case studies, book chapters, presentations.
- 4. Respect the due dates for every activity and assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted, and the system automatically blocks the opportunity to send activities after their due date.
Attendance
Learners are expected to attend all classes and activities in online and blended courses throughout the academic term and are responsible for satisfying all academic objectives denied by the syllabus. In the event that a learner cannot attend a scheduled activity or class, the learner must contact the professor and leave a message with the learner’s name, the date, and the motive for why they cannot attend the class. Acceptable reasons for absence from or failure to engage in a class or activity include:
1. Illness
2. Serious accidents or emergencies affecting the learner or their relatives
3. Military obligation
4. Severe weather conditions that prevent class or activity participation
5. Religious holidays
6. Participation in social university activities
7. And court-imposed legal obligations (e.g., jury duty or subpoena)
8. Other reasons (e.g., a job interview or club activity) may be deemed acceptable if the instructor approves.
For all planned absences the learner must inform the professor as early as possible before the class or activity takes place. For all unplanned absences because of accidents or emergencies, learners should contact their professor as soon as conditions permit.
Learners shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered during absence from class or activity or inability to engage in class activities for the reasons outlined above. The learner assumes responsibility for the work missed from non-attendance. A learner presenting the professor with a documented reason for absence may be allowed to make up for missed work.
School of Basic Science and Engineering
- Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance in Medical Technologies (MSc)
- Master of Science in Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs and Health Information Technologies (M.Sc)
Class Cancellation
Florida Coastal University may cancel a scheduled class in case of extenuating circumstances. The University will provide notice of the cancellation at least one week before the first scheduled course meeting.
Dropping, Adding, Withdrawing from Courses
Learners are allowed to drop individual courses. The following policy outlines the procedures for dropping, adding, and withdrawing from courses:
Dropping Courses:
1. learners may drop a course without academic penalty according to the academic calendar deadlines.
2. Failure to attend a class does not constitute a drop.
3. After the deadline to drop a course in a term, learners may still drop a course, but they will receive a “W” grade on their transcript, indicating that they withdrew from the course.
4. Learners must complete a Drop Form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office, and obtain approval from their academic advisor before dropping a course.
5. Learners who drop a course may be eligible for a tuition refund, according to the University’s Refund Policy.
Adding Courses:
1. learners may add a course according to the academic calendar deadlines.
2. learners must obtain approval from their academic advisor before adding a course.
3. Late additions to a course may be allowed with approval from the course professor and the Academic Dean.
Withdrawing from Courses:
1. learners may withdraw from a course after the second week of the semester and up to the last day of classes for the semester.
2. Learners must complete a Withdrawal Form, which can be obtained from the Registrar’s Office, and obtain approval from their academic advisor before withdrawing from a course.
3. Learners who withdraw from a course will receive a “W” grade on their transcript, indicating that they withdrew from the course.
4. Learners who withdraw from a course may be eligible for a tuition refund, according to the University’s Refund Policy.
5. Exceptions to this policy may be made in cases of extenuating circumstances, such as a serious illness or family emergency. Learners should consult with their academic advisor and the Registrar’s Office in such cases.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
Learners shall be permitted a reasonable amount of time to make up the material or activities covered during absence from class or activity or inability to engage in class activities for the reasons outlined above. The learner assumes responsibility for the work missed from non-attendance. A learner presenting the professor with a documented reason for absence may be allowed to make up for missed work.
- Health reasons
- Personal or family emergencies
- Military service
- Internship or co-op opportunity
- Pursuing a study abroad program
- Financial hardship
To be eligible for a LOA, learners must:
1. Have completed at least one academic term.
2. Be in good academic standing.
learners who wish to take a LOA must submit a written request to their academic advisor or the Dean of learners, according to the following procedure:
The request should include the reason for the LOA, the anticipated duration of the LOA, and any supporting documentation.
The request will be reviewed by the Academic Dean, who will determine whether the request is granted. The decision will be communicated to the learner in writing.
learners who wish to take a LOA must submit a written request to their academic advisor or the Dean of learners, according to the following procedure:
The request should include the reason for the LOA, the anticipated duration of the LOA, and any supporting documentation.
The request will be reviewed by the Academic Dean, who will determine whether the request is granted. The decision will be communicated to the learner in writing
If the request is granted, the learner will be required to complete any necessary paperwork, including a Leave of Absence Form.
