4.58 CORRESPONDENCE STUDY

Effective: August 15, 2024

Purpose: Sets the framework to allow students to apply correspondence coursework from a regionally accredited institution toward a degree.

Scope: This policy applies to all University students campus wide.

Responsible Office: Academic Affairs; Registrar’s Office

Policy Statement: Students cannot retake courses through correspondence in an attempt to improve grades earned for courses previously completed in person. However, a student can utilize correspondence credit to fulfill requirements for a bachelor's degree, provided that no more than one-fourth (1/4) of the total credit requirements for the degree are earned through correspondence courses.

Definitions: All words and phrases shall be interpreted utilizing their plain meanings unless otherwise defined in another University or Board of Regents policy or by statute or regulation.

Procedures: All procedures linked and related to the policies above shall have the full force and effect of policy if said procedures have first been properly approved by the University’s administrator in charge of Academic Affairs.

[Academic Affairs procedures - coming soon]

Related Policy Information: [coming soon]