Official Withdrawal
Refunds are determined by the date of the official withdrawal. If
a student stops attending class but fails to withdraw in writing
through the Dean of the PSP, the student will be assessed
for the entire cost of the course.
Course Withdrawal / Refund Policy
Students register for courses with the understanding that they will
remain enrolled for the entire course unless they voluntarily withdraw
or are administratively withdrawn from the College.
A student who voluntarily withdraws or who is administratively withdrawn
from the College may be eligible for a tuition refund; fees are non-refundable.
To officially withdraw from a course, the student must submit to
the Dean a written statement of withdrawal from
the course. The date on which the Dean receives
this statement is the date used in calculation of the refund according
to the following timetable:
100 percent for official withdrawal up to and including the Friday
prior to the second class meeting and for cancelled courses.
75 percent refund for official withdrawal up to and including the
Friday prior to the third class meeting.
50 percent refund for official withdrawal up to and including the
Friday prior to the fourth class meeting.
25 percent refund for official withdrawal up to and including the
Friday prior to the fifth class meeting.
No refund for official withdrawl after the fifth class meeting.
Please consult the Professional Studies Program calendar for further
information.
Curriculum Requirement
Students must complete the graduation requirements as stated in the
catalog for the year of admission. If a student withdraws and is
later readmitted, the requirements prevailing at the time of readmission
must be met.
Readmission Application Procedures
Any student who was previously enrolled in the Professional Studies
Program, has not been enrolled for one semester or more, and has
not been approved for a leave of absence, must complete the readmission
process.
Leave of Absense
Any student who is in good standing is eligible to apply for a Leave
of Absence should circumstances require a temporary absence from
the College. The Leave of Absence allows a student to return to the
Professional Studies Program under his or her original degree requirements
insofar as these courses are still being offered. If this is no longer
the case, the student will be provided with degree completion requirements
consistent with current program requirements. Students are not guaranteed
placement with their original learning group.
In order to be eligible for a leave, the student must have completed
at least once course (three units) with a grade of “C” or
better, must intend to return to the program within one calendar
year, and must have completed the appropriate paperwork for a leave.
If a student requests a leave while currently enrolled in a semester,
the current semester will be counted toward the period of leave.
Concurrent Enrollment
A matriculated Professional Studies student who wishes to register
at another institution concurrently must have the approval of the
Professional Studies Academic Advisor prior to enrollment at the
other institution. Menlo College is under no obligation to accept
work from another institution unless the student has obtained this
approval.
Course Syllabi
College policy requires that all instructors provide a syllabus to
each student prior to the start of a course.
Commencement
Students are eligible to participate in Commencement if they complete
all degree requirements by the end of the spring semester of the
year they intend to graduate. Students unable to meet the above requirements
but who are within six (6) units of these requirements may petition
to participate in Commencement. Petitions must demonstrate a plan
to complete all degree requirements by December of the same year.
Honor Societies
Professional Studies Program students who meet the eligibility criteria
for Alpha Chi and/or Delta Mu Delta Honor Societies will be invited
to join one or both of these organizations.
Special Status
A student is eligible for "special status" if the student is enrolling
in courses on a limited basis without pursuing a degree. A simplified admission
procedure is provided for such students. Examples of situations that might qualify
a student for special status include a student wishing to pursue a certificate
or a student wishing to take units at Menlo College for transfer to another institution.
Please contact the PSP Dean for further information.
Grading Disputes
The first step in the process is for the student to discuss his/her concern with
the instructor. Should the student remain dissatisfied, the student should proceed
with the appropriate process. Contact the PSP Office for more information.
Attendance
Professional Studies Program students are expected to attend all scheduled meetings
of the course for which they are registered. At the very least, any student who
anticipates missing a class session should inform the instructor prior to the
class. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor
to obtain work from the missed session as well as any assignments for the following
class meeting. The student may also be subject to a decrease in grade as a result
of this absence. The student is referred to the appropriate syllabi for further
information.
