ACADEMIC POLICY
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student participants in the activity. Nevertheless, it is the responsibility of
each student to consult with his or her instructor and to make up all work
missed because of class absences.
No student is authorized to attend a class or to receive credit unless properly
registered for the course and unless his or her account with the Office of Student
Accounts has been settled
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Observance of Religious Holidays
Birmingham-Southern College is committed to the spiritual
development of a diverse student body. The College makes every reasonable
effort to allow students to observe religious holidays of obligation without
academic penalty. Holidays of obligation are those holidays during which
the observant person, according to religious practice, cannot work. Within
the first fifteen days of the term, students should review course syllabi
for potential religious conflicts, notify professors of potential conflicts,
and make arrangements concerning missed work. Any questions or
concerns can be addressed to the Provost or Chaplain of the College.
Academic Accommodation
A student may request academic accommodation for a learning
disability or challenge by submitting a “Request for Academic
Accommodation” form to the Counseling and Health Services Office,
along with appropriate documentation from a certified professional in the
field of learning disabilities. The Personal Counselor/Accommodations
Coordinator reviews the materials and passes along relevant information
to the student’s advisor and each instructor at the beginning of each
term. The student is responsible for discussing his or her needs with each
instructor at the beginning of each term. Birmingham-Southern will make
accommodations, within reason, to aid in a student’s academic success, but
general education requirements will not be waived.
Mid-term Assessments
Approximately six weeks into each fall and spring term, faculty
members assess the progress of the students in their classes. First-
year students receive mid-term assessments regardless of their level of
performance. Sophomore, junior, and senior students receive mid-term
assessments at the discretion of their instructor, particularly when their
performance in a class at mid-term is the equivalent of a “C-” or lower.
All students who receive mid-term assessments are expected to consult
personally with their advisor and, if appropriate, with their professor in
order to discuss particular problems and possible solutions. Mid-term
assessments are available on TheSIS. First-year students should meet with
their advisors about their mid-term assessments.
