DCB catalog 2020-22

46 General Information Graduation Honors Candidates for any degree whose cumulative grade point average is 3.80 or above will graduate with High Honors. Students whose cumulative GPA is 3.50 to 3.79 will graduate with Honors. To be eligible for graduation honors, students must have earned at least 15 credits from the College. Responsibility for Satisfying Requirements All students must assume complete responsibility for compliance with the instructions and regulations set forth in this catalog, for selecting the courses which will permit them to achieve their educational objectives, and for satisfying prerequisites for any course which they plan to take. However, counselors and advisors are available to assist students in planning their programs. The College assumes no responsibility for misinterpretation by students of policies and procedures as presented in this catalog. Any question or doubt concerning catalog material should be referred to the Student Services Office. Course/Unit Load Limitations Permission must be obtained to enroll for more than 18 semester hours. A maximum course load of 22 semester hours can be approved by the academic advisor to students who meet the following requirements: 1. A grade point average of at least 3.00 for full time enrollment in the preceding semester, or 2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00, or 3. An extra course that is required for graduation in the semester immediately prior to graduation. 4. First semester Freshman may not enroll for more than 19 semester hours. The following courses are not applicable when considering course load limitations: ASC 88, UNIV 105; and UNIV 110. In addition, any special topics, individual studies, field studies, physical education activity, special problems, Co-op Ed, individual research, prior learning, or articulated courses are not applicable. Courses which carry one credit are also exempt from course load limit policies. Transfer of Credit to DCB DCB accepts transfer courses at full value if earned in colleges and universities which are members of or hold candidate-for-accreditation status from regional accrediting associations. DCB may accept transfer courses from other colleges and university which offer comparable courses and programs and are accredited by a regional accrediting organization. Students who have questions regarding the transfer of their credits to DCB should contact the DCB Registrar at 701-228-5669.