Tuition and Fees
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Application Fee |
$50 |
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Registration Fee (per term) |
$25 |
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Degree Application Fee |
$75 |
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Late Registration Fee |
$50 |
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MS Tuition Credit |
$745/credit hour |
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MS Tuition Audit |
$372.50/credit hour |
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Teacher Recertification (not for credit) |
$800.00/course |
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Ph.D. Level Tuition |
$5295 + $25 = $5320
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Undergraduate Level Tuition |
$950/course |
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Student Services Fee |
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4 credit hours or more |
$187.50/term |
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3 credit hours |
$93.75/term |
The late registration fee is charged when payment is received by the school beyond the
closing date for registration. This closing date is after the first evening of class in a particular
term. The incomplete fee is charged when a student receives an "incomplete" grade for a
particular course (regular or thesis/capstone review credits). To avoid receiving an automatic
"incomplete" (I) for thesis/capstone review credits, all students must submit progress reports
prior to the last date of the term.
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Withdrawal and Refunds
MS students may withdraw from a course at any time before the fourth class meeting and
receive a partial refund. A request for tuition refund must be made in writing at the time of
withdrawal. Refunds will be made solely at the option of the university and will be based on the
legitimacy of the reason for withdrawal. If granted, refunds are adjusted as follows:
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Before the second week |
75% |
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Before the third week |
60% |
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Before the fourth week |
50% |
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Thereafter |
0% |
Students have three working days from the date of signing an enrollment contract or financial
agreement with the university to cancel the contract and receive a full refund of any tuition and
registration fees paid. Further, a student shall receive a full refund of tuition and registration fees
paid by the student prior to the commencement of instruction if the student submits a written
request to the institution within three working days of the payment. Refund schedules for tuition
and fees after the commencement of instruction may be found above.
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Grading Policy
The following is an excerpt from the NSU Oceanographic Center Catalog
6.1. GRADING SYSTEM
The following system is used to grade academic performance:
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A |
Excellent |
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B |
Satisfactory |
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C |
Marginal Pass |
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D |
Poor |
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F |
Failure |
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W |
Withdrawal: Given after the third class week or termination by
the instructor for non-completion of the course by the
student. |
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I |
Incomplete: Given when most (80 percent), but not all, work has
been completed.
A grade of incomplete must be requested from the instructor, have the Director's approval, and be accompanied by a completed
contract specifying outstanding course requirements and completion dates. Completion of the Incomplete grade must occur within
two terms (or 6 months) of the end of the course. If course requirements are not completed prior to the contracted date, the
grade of I becomes F (Failure). Students must then retake the course (full tuition) in order to receive credit. There will be
no exceptions to this rule.
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Au |
Audit |
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P |
Pass |
Students are permitted to retake, at their expense, courses for which a grade of C or lower has been earned. Retaking of
courses does not remove from the student's official transcript the entry of the earlier registration nor the grades earned;
however, the highest grade earned in a course will be computed as part of the grade point average, thus enabling the student to
improve his/her academic standing. Courses with a grade of C- or lower will not be counted towards the degree. Core classes
with a C- or lower must be retaken to count towards conferment.
Infrequently, students who are not in good standing may be continued on probation for one additional term when exceptional
circumstances warrant.
6.1.1. Quality Points
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GRADE |
QUALITY POINTS |
A
A -
B +
B
B -
C +
C
C -
D +
D
D -
F |
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
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Not all courses are graded with the letter + or - system. In some courses, only whole letter grades are given.
6.1.2. Grading Policies
6.1.2.1. Audit
Master's degree candidates and special students may audit courses (non-credit) for one-half the normal tuition rate (plus
fees). These students may withdraw from audited courses and receive full or partial tuition reimbursement according to the
Withdrawal and Refund Policy listed in the handbook and bulletin.
PhD candidates may register to audit courses at no additional charge beyond their regular tuition. They are expected to attend
classes and participate in the courses as regular students. If this is not the case, the students will be administratively
dropped from the class roster. Audit students may take course exams and complete term papers at their option.
6.1.2.2. Attendance
As a requirement for accreditation, regular and punctual class attendance is necessary.
Each professor has the responsibility to enforce class attendance. To fulfill this requirement, students must be present for 80
percent of the regularly scheduled sessions and field trips or they will automatically be withdrawn from the course by the
instructor through the Registrar's Office.
There are no excused absences for purposes of this rule.
6.1.3. Examinations
Final written examinations are required in graduate courses, except in seminars and other tutorial courses where research
papers or other requirements may be invoked. Usually the final examination or total accumulated points determine the grade for
a course. However, the instructor may indicate otherwise.
A student failing to take the final examination in any course must notify the Director's office as soon as circumstances
permit, preferably prior to the final. If the Director is satisfied that the absence was justified, permission may be given to
take a makeup examination within six months or the next time the course is regularly offered.
6.1.4. Student Grade Transmittal
No grades will be released to students without full payment of tuition and fees (or firm arrangements for their payment). Grade
reports are mailed to the student's permanent address and are not given over the telephone or verbally by the program office.
Grades are not divulged by telephone.
6.1.5. Grade Appeal/Grievance Procedure
The grade appeal or other grievance procedure for students is itemized below and should be followed in all instances, making
sure that each step is completed before going on to the next step. If resolution is reached at the end of any given step, it is
not necessary to continue.
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Step 1: |
The professor should be contacted to discuss the grade disparity. The problem should be resolved at this level
if at all possible.
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Step 2: |
The student must make an appeal in writing to the professor noting specific objection to the grade received or
the problem encountered. The professor must respond in writing giving justification for the grade or action given. Copies of
both communications should be forwarded to the program administrator. The program administrator may decide the matter, if that
is agreeable to all parties.
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Step 3: |
An appeal committee will review both written and oral arguments in the case. The committee will consist of at least one
administrative officer of the program, at least one faculty member who teaches in the program, and others as deemed
necessary by the program administrator(s).
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Step 4: |
The student and professor will be informed of the committee's decision and, barring any written objections to
the committee by either party within fourteen calendar days, the recommendations of the committee will be accepted.
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Step 5: |
If written objections are received within fourteen days, the matter will be referred to the Director of the
Institute of Marine and Coastal Studies for review and resolution. This step does not apply if the Director served on the
appeal committee. In the latter case, the matter will be referred to the Dean of the Oceanographic Center.
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Transfer Credit Policy
6.1.6. Transfer Credit Policy
MS students may transfer up to six credits of previous graduate course work. Course work must replicate Oceanographic Center
offerings in the major field of interest or must clearly be closely related. Students should submit requests for transfer
credits in writing; with documentation indicating the subject matter and that the transfer credits were of graduate level from
accredited institutions. This can consist of the course syllabus, transcripts, and/or the course description from the
professor.
PhD students may transfer up to 30-graduate course credits from prior graduate programs in the same discipline as the PhD
degrees aspired to. Transfer courses must be either reasonable duplicates of courses offered at NSU or clearly in the
applicable PhD field of interest.
Transfer acceptability for both the MS and PhD programs will be decided by the director of the Institute of Marine and Coastal
Studies.
6.1.7. Transferability of Credits
Credits earned at Nova Southeastern University are transferable only at the discretion of the receiving school.
6.2. ACADEMIC STANDING
The academic progress of all students will be evaluated after each term,
including the summer term. Students shall be deemed in good academic
standing unless they have a cumulaŽtive GPA of less than 3.0. Any student
who fails to maintain a 3.0 will be placed on academic probation for two
terms. If probation is not removed at the end of the two terms, the student
may be suspended from the program. A student may petition for reinstatement
after six months, explaining the reasons why academic potential has changed
and re-admission should be considŽered. Students who have reason to believe
that there has been an error in assigning a grade may formally protest and
invoke the Grade Appeal Procedure.
