Transfer Credits
In order to transfer credits the following conditions must be fulfilled:
- A maximum of 6 credits may be transferred.
- They must be from graduate courses taken at an accredited institution of higher learning.
- They must have been taken within 5 years of the date of transferal.
- A minimum grade of "B" must have been received.
- Approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies is required. Graduate School transfer credits will be entered with the grade of "T" in the student's transcript.
Length Of Program
Generally, a limit of five calendar years is the maximum time allotted for the completion of all the requirements for the master's degree with the exception of the programs in Religious Studies and History.
Graduate Studies Grades
| Grade |
Description |
|
| A |
4.0 |
| A- |
3.67 |
| B+ |
3.5 |
| B |
3.0 |
| B- |
2.67 |
| C+ |
2.5 |
| C |
2.0 |
| C- |
1.67 |
| D+ |
1.33 |
| D |
1.00 |
| D- |
0.67 |
| I |
Incomplete |
| WD |
Withdraw |
| F |
Failure |
| T |
Passing Grade for transfer credit |
Satisfactory Progress
All students must maintain at least a "B" average. Any student who does not maintain a "B" average for two semesters will be dropped from the program. Incompletes are computed in the grade point average until removed from the academic record. Any incompletes that are incurred must be completed within one year. After that time, an "Incomplete" will be converted to a "WD", and the student will have to take the course again if he or she wants to receive credit for it.
A student who has two pending "Incompletes" may not register for another course without written permission from the dean.
Comprehensive Examination
After the completion of all course work, a comprehensive examination in the field of concentration must be passed by all candidates for the degree of Master of Arts in History and Religious Studies and Master of Education in Special Education.
Graduation Deadline
Degrees will be issued in December and May for all programs except for the Literacy Program which issues degrees only in May. It is the responsibility of the student to fill in the essential forms for graduation in each respective department prior to registration for his/her last course.
Accreditation
Providence College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. Providence College admits students of any race, sex, color, creed, and national or ethnic origins. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Withdrawal And Refunds
Students who withdraw from a course in Graduate Studies must notify the office of the department director.
Refunds will be made according to the following schedule:
- Before the first meeting - 100%
- Before the second meeting - 75%
- Before the third meeting - 50%
- After the third meeting - No refund
Those who are billed for courses and withdraw must contact the program director and are bound by the stated refund policy.