CATALOG POLICIES
The Francis Marion University Catalog is not an irrevocable contract.
Regulations published in it are subject to change by the University
at any time without notice. University regulations are policy statements
to guide students, faculty, and administrative officers in achieving
the goals of the institution. Necessary interpretations of these
policies will be made by the appropriate authorities with the interests
of the students and the institution in mind. Students are encouraged
to consult an adviser if they have questions about the application
of any policy.
Each new edition of the catalog becomes effective at the opening
of the fall semester following its publication. To receive a degree,
an undergraduate student must complete satisfactorily all requirements
described in the catalog in effect at the time of first enrollment
as a degree student at the University or all requirements described
in the catalog in effect at the time of graduation. Any student
who changes from one major or minor to another must meet requirements
of the new major or minor in effect at the time of the change. Any
student who leaves the University or changes to another major or
minor for a period of one calendar year or longer and then returns
to the University or to the original major or minor will be required
to meet requirements in effect at the time of return.
Exceptions to these policies may be necessitated by changes in
course offerings or degree programs or by action of authorities
higher than the University. In that event, every effort will be
made to avoid penalizing the student.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of information,
Francis Marion University reserves the right to change any provision
listed in this catalog including, but not limited to, academic requirements
for graduation without notice to individual students. However, every
effort will be made to advise students of such changes and to minimize
the inconvenience such changes might create for students.
Information regarding graduation requirements is available in the
Office of the Registrar. Students are responsible for keeping themselves
apprised of current graduation requirements for the degree programs
in which they are enrolled.
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