{"id":4152,"date":"2024-08-05T19:52:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/catalog\/?page_id=4152"},"modified":"2024-08-05T19:56:08","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T23:56:08","slug":"student-agreements-program-acknowledgement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/catalog\/student-agreements-program-acknowledgement\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Agreements – Program Acknowledgement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Incoming Students <\/strong>are recommended to complete a Program Acknowledgement before registration to confirm their understanding of expectations, responsibilities and commitment required for the CCS Undergraduate Program. The Program Acknowledgement<\/em> outlines general expectations for the CCS Bachelor’s degree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Program Acknowledgement<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By accepting this agreement, I acknowledge my enrollment into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program assigned to my Self-Service\/Student Planning account. As a new student to CCS I am assigned a Catalog Year<\/a> which defines the current requirements for my degree program. This Catalog Year is listed in Student Planning\/My Progress and has a Curriculum Chart affiliated with my major. The Curriculum Chart and “My Progress” screen display all course requirements and the number of credits required to graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCS undergraduate majors are outlined on the Curriculum Chart as a four-year program with the recommended number of credits and courses to register per semester. In the event I request or choose to alter my program or number of credits per semester (i.e., change majors, add a minor, register fewer credits in a semester, etc.); I am aware that it may affect or change my timeline for graduation (or my financial aid awards). I may track my progress towards degree completion using the “My Progress” screen in Student Planning. I am responsible for completing “all” required credits that are not satisfied before graduating, and may consult with my Academic Advisor to review degree-planning options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STUDENTS WITH TRANSFER CREDITS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transfer credits do not guarantee a shorter time-line for graduation, but may lessen the expected workload per semester. Transfer students should meet with their Academic Advisor to confirm potential timeline adjustments and to review degree plan options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REGISTRATION & CLASS LEVEL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enrolling into an undergraduate degree program allows for pre-registration for the upcoming registration periods announced on the Academic Calendar. Pre-registration for current students is based on class level. Class level<\/a> is determined by the sum of completed credits towards your degree and CCS credits in-progress (during a current semester).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I understand that the number of credits I complete each semester will determine my class level for future registration. I also understand that if I do not meet the class level requirements for future courses, I may be required to obtain approval before registration (or I may be required to take designated courses in a later semester).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ATTENDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am expected to follow attendance policies<\/a> outlined in the syllabus provided for each course and should communicate attendance concerns with appropriate faculty. Poor attendance may negatively affect grades. I am responsible for withdrawing any course that I stop attending within the published drop\/withdrawal deadlines on the Academic Calendar. If non-attendance is confirmed for any registered course during the semester, Financial Aid may be adjusted accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS & GPA REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a degree seeking student, I must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, (additional requirements apply for Financial Aid applicants<\/a>) which include passing at least two-thirds of classes attempted). I understand that my academic progress is monitored each semester by the Financial Aid Office and Academic Advising & Registration to ensure that I am meeting enrollment and Financial Aid eligibility requirements<\/a>. Additional GPA requirements apply to Art Education programs, honors acknowledgements, and specialized course opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROGRAM & CREDIT REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students who do not meet program and\/or credit requirements from the 1st<\/sup> and 2nd<\/sup> years (as provided on Curriculum Charts for each major) may receive academic holds, before proceeding further in their program (see Junior Status Policy)<\/a>. Approval is required for any prerequisite overrides and\/or program course exceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMMUNICATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a CCS student, I am responsible for checking my CCS student email on a regular basis and understand that all communication related to my academic records, registration, student services, department and campus notifications will be sent to my CCS Gmail account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As an undergraduate student at CCS I will be informed of the following requirements during my studies at CCS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n