- A.Only a student who has been readmitted to Kentucky State University after an interruption of two or more years is eligible to declare academic bankruptcy.
- B.The student must file a written petition for academic bankruptcy to the Academic Appeals Committee presenting a strong case for supporting the approval of the petition. Reasons for the request (i.e., financial problems, illness, or problems of a personal nature) should be cited.
- C.The student’s entire academic record (all courses) for the stipulated period will have a notation of the bankruptcy action appearing on the transcript.
- D.A student who was on suspension at the time of last attendance and is granted academic bankruptcy and re-admitted to the University will be placed on probation.
- E.If a student is suspended after having been granted a petition for academic bankruptcy, he/she will be dismissed from the University.
- F.A student cannot declare academic bankruptcy more than once.
XXIII. Policy on ACT and SAT Scores
- A.All full-time degree-seeking students admitted with freshman status must submit official ACT or SAT scores. If a student has been admitted to a degree program contingent upon receipt of the official test scores, the student must take the ACT to fulfill the requirement during the first semester of enrollment.
- B.All non-degree students are encouraged to submit official ACT or SAT scores if there is any possibility of becoming degree-seeking. Upon the completion of 24 semester credit hours in a non-degree status, a non-degree student is required to reconfirm his/her intention to not pursue a degree from Kentucky State University. The student's advisor will ensure that the student reconfirms his/her intention or takes the steps to become degree-seeking. If such a student changes his/her mind after the accumulation of 24 semester credit hours in a non-degree status, he/she must take the ACT or SAT before converting, regardless of the number of semester credit hours earned.
- C.All transfer applicants with fewer than 24 transferable semester credit hours must submit official ACT or SAT scores, either by those furnished directly to Kentucky State University by the American College Testing Program, by the College Board, or by inclusion in the transcript of the transfer application.
College Board, or by inclusion in the transcript of the transfer application.
XXIV. Catalogue of Record
- A.A degree-seeking student must meet the Liberal Studies Requirements as published in the Catalogue in effect at the time of enrollment. The student will be subject to the liberal studies requirements so long as he/she remains enrolled with no more than a two-year interruption of studies.
- B.A degree-seeking student can request to change his/her Catalogue of Record for the major to a subsequent edition if the major requirements change after a student declares a major. A written request to change the Catalogue of record must be submitted to his/her advisor for approval and forwarded to the Office of the Registrar. If as student elects to fulfill the old requirements for the major listed in his/her Catalogue of Record, but required courses are no longer offered, he/she may substitute other courses with the approval of the chair of the department of the dean of the appropriate college.
- C.Students who complete a degree and wish to pursue an additional degree without interruption will have the option of selecting requirements for the additional degree in effect at the time of either initial enrollment or of declaration of the second degree. To be eligible to pre-register for the semester following completion of the first degree, the student must attach a letter of intent to the Application for Degree form. (Please see section on Subsequent Degrees for additional information.)
- D.A student who changes his/her major must meet the major requirements as published in the most recent Catalogue. The Major Change Form must be obtained from the Office of the Registrar and must be returned with all necessary approval signatures.
- E.A student who changes from non-degree status to degree-seeking status must meet the requirements as published in the Catalogue in effect at the time the student becomes degree-seeking.
- F.A student pursuing a curriculum leading to certification or licensure must meet the curriculum requirements in effect at the time he/she graduates.
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