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Non-matriculated students may register for most in-seat, hybrid andonline courses; they may audit courses as well. However, the Collegereserves the right to restrict access by non-matriculated students toparticular courses.To get the full benefit of the course work, any course prerequisitesmust be met. The prior education and experience required for thecorresponding degree are recommended.Please fill out a paper Non-Matriculated Students Registrationform, which is available at the Registrar’s Office dures/course-registration.Students not matriculated into a degree or certificate program atCambridge College are allowed to take up to nine credits for creditwithout applying for and enrolling in a degree or certificate program.Students should seek advisement from the academic dean of theschool in which they are taking courses. Certain exceptions based onprogram, alumni status or location may apply.Acceptance of credits into a degree or certificate — Coursescompleted at Cambridge College by students not enrolled in anacademic program may be evaluated for acceptance into CambridgeCollege programs by the dean or program chair of the receivingprogram. There is no guarantee that courses taken as a nonmatriculated student will be accepted into an academic program atCambridge College.Adding and Dropping CoursesSee Appendix A: Add Drop Policy on page 383 or visit www.cambridgecollege.edu/add-drop-policyONLINE Process BEFORE Add/Drop DeadlineStudents may ADD or DROP a class by the add/drop deadline listedin the Academic Calendar for the term. Log in to the MyCC webportal and click on the Student Registration tab; click on add/dropcourses.Repeat classes and project completion classes (e.g. IndependentLearning Project Graduate Management Capstone) require paperAdd/Drop forms.PAPER Process AFTER Add/Drop DeadlineSubmit a paper form to the registrar, with all required signatures.Get forms at the Registrar’s Office, your local CambridgeCollege office, or at es/file uploads/reg-adddrop.pdf.You may register for additional courses before the first class if spaceis available and school policies are satisfied. Faculty signature is alsorequired to add a course if the course is full.However, courses added after the add/drop deadlinemay be subject to a late registration fee.Dropped courses will appear on your student record as follows: Courses correctly dropped before add/drop deadline or beforecourse starts will not appear on your record. Grade of Withdrawn (WD) — Completed form received aftercourse started, after the add/drop deadline. Grade of No Show (NS) — Marked as never attended by theinstructor, and Registrar’s Office has not received form.Important: With grades of Withdrawn and No Show you remainresponsible for tuition.Dropping a class from Cambridge College Global —If you decide to drop a course, it is your responsibility to notify theCCG Registrar in writing.You may contact the CCG Registrar’s Office by: E-mail: robert.wagstaff@cambridgecollege.edu Fax at 508-905-5506, Attention: Associate Registrar Regular Mail:New England Institute of Business,111 Devonshire Street, Suite 200Boston, MA 02109, Attention: Associate Registrar.Please Note Adding or dropping courses may impact your financial aid. Students dropping courses after the add/drop period may be heldfinancially responsible for the course tuition. (See Payment andRefunds on page 23). No verbal or telephone “drops” or “adds” permitted. Students must register for a class or add it as described above.Student names hand-written in to a class roster are not therebyregistered. Unregistered students cannot attend class or receiveacademic credit without the written permission of the Dean. SeeClass Rosters policy at www.cambridgecollege.edu/class-rosters.Boston, MA 617.868.1000 www.cambridgecollege.eduAcademic Catalog 2021-2022 Feb 12, 202241

Academic Policies and ProceduresRegistrar’s Office 617.873.0101 registrar@cambridgecollege.edu c-policies-proceduresAcademic Integrity, and Classroom andField Experience ConductCambridge College students are expected to meet high academicand ethical standards as they engage in experiences of genuinelearning. By enrolling in the College, each student agrees to followall College policies including the academic integrity policy and theStudent Code of Conduct. The Student Code of Conduct describesexpectations for all students as well as disciplinary procedures andappeals process. See Appendix D: Student Code of Conducton page 426 or visit mplaints-grievances/student-code-conduct.Federal Credit-Hour DefinitionFederal regulation defines a credit hour as an amount of workrepresented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidenceof student achievement that is an institutional established equivalencethat reasonably approximates not less than:1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and aminimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each weekfor approximately fifteen weeks for one term or trimester hour ofcredit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or theequivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or2. At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1)of this definition for other academic activities as established by theinstitution including laboratory work, internships, practica, studiowork, and other academic work leading to the award of credithours.Student Class AttendanceCambridge College expects students to attend all regularly scheduledclass meetings. Students are responsible for adhering to courseattendance/participation as outlined in the course syllabi. Attendanceand active participation in class (including active participation in groupprojects and online courses) are essential components of the learningprocess, and are important factors in student success.Instructors may adjust course grades due to unexcused absencesor failure to participate, provided this is clearly stated in the coursesyllabus.In all cases, including courses taught online, course requirements(exams, presentations, group projects, labs, reports, participationin discussion, and all other types of coursework assigned) are notwaived due to class absence. Alternate or additional work may beassigned at the instructor’s discretion. See Appendix A: AttendancePolicy on page 383 or visit -procedures/attendance.Academic Progress and ProbationSatisfactory Academic ProgressThe Financial Aid Office measures student academic progress bycalculating completed credits as a percentage of attempted creditsafter each term.Boston, MA 617.868.1000 www.cambridgecollege.edu42Academic Catalog 2021-2022 Feb 12, 2022Cambridge College undergraduate students must maintain acumulative grade point average of 2.0 to be considered as makingsatisfactory academic progress.Cambridge College graduate students must maintain a cumulativegrade point average of 3.0 to be considered as making satisfactoryacademic progress.Academic ProbationAcademic probation is an official warning issued by the Dean’s officewhen a student falls below satisfactory academic progress (2.0 GPAat the undergraduate level; 3.0 at the graduate level). A student whohas been placed on academic probation will be closely monitoredover subsequent terms of enrollment. A student’s continued lack ofsatisfactory academic progress may result in suspension or dismissalfrom their academic program.Procedures: (specific procedures may be subject to periodicchange)If the Dean of the relevant school determines that a student will beplaced on academic probation, a Notice of Academic Probationwill be issued by the Dean’s office. The student must adhere to thefollowing protocol upon notification: The student must meet their academic advisor within two weeks ofreceiving the notice of academic probation to discuss the notice ofacademic probation and its implications, and to develop a plan foracademic success. International students must also meet with the Office ofInternational Student Services or designee immediately uponreceiving the notification of academic probation to discuss potentialvisa ramifications.A copy of the notification of academic probation is given to theRegistrar’s office for inclusion in the student’s file. A student placedon probation for lack of satisfactory academic progress will remainon probation until their GPA reaches 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0(graduate).A student may appeal the probation or suspension decision, inwriting, to the Provost or designee. The appeal should be made withinfive business days after receiving the probation/suspension noticeand should include a clear explanation and documentation to supportthe appeal. The Provost or designee will make a decision withinfive business days of the receipt of the appeal. The decision by theProvost or designee is final.Change of Academic Program/Major, or SchoolWhen thinking about changing your program, your course load, orenrollment status, seek advising. We recommend students checkwith their academic advisor or seminar leader, the Financial Aid Officeand Registrar’s Office to learn about the academic and administrativeprocedures needed.

Within One School (for example, changing from one School ofEducation master’s program to another) — Students must completethe Change of Academic Program form in consultation with theprogram chair, and obtain all required signatures.School of Psychology and Counseling — Course waivers aretypically requested along with evaluation of transfer credit. (SeeTransfer of Credit on page 47.) Other courses must be taken inplace of any credits waived.To a Different School (for example, from the School of Education tothe School of Management) — Students must re-apply to the schooloffering the program to which they desire to change. They mustsubmit a new application and all materials to the Admissions Office,meet all current admission requirements, and be approved foradmission.School of Management — Required courses may be waived ifstudents demonstrate comparable graduate learning. Some essentialskills courses may be waived if mastery of the learning outcomes isdemonstrated through assessments administered by the College.Additional management courses must be taken in place of any creditswaived. Contact the dean of the School of Management.Students must consider carefully and explore the financial andacademic implications: Meet with your current academic advisor, the chair of your newprogram, and the academic dean to discuss the change and getapproval. A different program may have additional program-specificadmission requirements, and may require additional courses, time,effort, and expense. You will be required to meet the requirements of your new programthat are current at the time of your program change. Courses you have already completed may not be accepted into adifferent program. Transfer credits accepted may differ. Financial aid rules and awards may differ.Cambridge College Global — Under certain circumstances,students’ needs and program requirements differ. In such cases, astudent may apply for a course waiver to take an elective in place ofthe requirement. This is accomplished by contacting the Registrar’sOffice. The request is followed up in writing to the Dean of AcademicAffairs for approval. Once approved, the document becomes apermanent part of the student’s record. (Up to 12 credits may bewaived.)Note: all students receiving financial aid must see a financialaid officer before making any program change, or any changesin the total number of credits taken in a term.Students who do not receive financial aid are encouraged to meetwith the bursar to address financial implications of their change.Internal Course Substitutions (All Schools and Programs)Courses Taken at Other Institutions AfterMatriculationUndergraduate — Only the following may be accepted into theSchool of Undergraduate Studies while a student is enrolled in theprogram. Courses needed for graduation that are not offered within twoterms of the anticipated graduation date. Electives not available at Cambridge College that are pre-approvedby the undergraduate dean or program chair.Written approval from the academic advisor and undergraduate deanis required.The institution reserves the right to substitute one course for anotherin any degree program. Internal substitutions are only authorized bythe academic dean or the provost.Graduate — Courses taken at other institutions while a student isenrolled in a Cambridge College master’s degree program may not betransferred towards that degree. Special exceptions may beconsidered with the academic dean’s approval.Course WaiversLeave of Absence or WithdrawalAdditional courses must be taken to make up the credits for coursesaccepted for waiver. See your academic advisor.School of Undergraduate Studies — Some required courses may bewaived if mastery of the learning outcomes is demonstrated by thesuccessful completion of comparable coursework from a previous,regionally accredited college or university. Eligibility for waiving arequired course or courses will be determined by the student’sadvisor in conjunction with the academic program chair and/oracademic dean. Essential skills courses in writing and mathematicsmay only be waived if a student has successfully completed previouscollege-level work in those areas, and a standardized assessment,administered by the College, indicates appropriate competencies.Students considering leave of absence or withdrawal are urged tosee the Student Financial Services Office before leaving the College inorder to arrange payment of any outstanding balance. Students whohave received financial aid must contact the Financial Aid Office.Cambridge College policy and procedures regarding withdrawalor leave of absence can be found in Appendix A: Leave ofAbsence and Withdrawal Policy on page 387 or at -procedures/leaveabsence-or-withdrawal. Students must consult applicable policy andprocedures in case of any questions regarding this withdrawal orleave of absence. Students can always contact the dean of studentswith further questions.School of Education — Required licensure courses may be waivedif mastery of the learning outcomes is demonstrated by successfulcompletion of comparable coursework from a previous, regionallyaccredited college or university. Other required courses may bewaived if students demonstrate comparable graduate learning.Eligibility for waiving a required course will be determined by theprogram chair with subsequent approval by the dean.Boston, MA 617.868.1000 www.cambridgecollege.eduAcademic Catalog 2021-2022 Feb 12, 202243

Grades and GradingUndergraduate GradesFaculty have discretion over grades. Grades are based onperformance in relation to learning outcomes listed on each coursesyllabus.Graduate and Post-Graduate GradesSee Appendix A: Grades and Grading Policy on page 385 orvisit at res/grades-and-grading-policyGrade Entry—No one other than instructors may enter final gradesusing the MyCC web portal. If instructors are unable to enter gradesthrough the portal, they are to forward a grade list to the Registrar’sOffice for entry. In the event that an instructor fails to submit grades tothe College, the provost may assign the dean of the school in whichthe instructor teaches to issue (or change) the missing grades.General Definitions and PoliciesGrade Point ValueLetterGradeAAB 10090-9287-8983-8680-82LetterGradeC CCD 7-7973-7670-7267-6960-660-59Credit (CR) is a grade denoting content competence. Undergraduate programs — equivalent to D or better. Graduate and post-graduate programs — equivalent to B or better.No Credit (NC) means that the student has not met expectationsand that the academic work will not be counted toward degreerequirements. Students who receive a grade of “No Credit” in arequired course or seminar are required to repeat the course orseminar. In general, reasons for a grade of “No Credit” include: Lack of class attendance — absent for more than four hours ofclass time. Required work not completed to the instructor’s standards. Failing grades on required work.Students incur financial liability for courses attempted whether or notcredit is awarded.No Show (NS) indicates that a student did not attend a class and/or did not formally withdraw from the course. The student remainsfinancially liable for the tuition.Administrative Withdrawal (AW) indicates that the Registrar’s Officewithdrew a student from a course after reviewing the individualcircumstances. A student may remain financially liable for the tuitiondepending on the situation.Withdrawal (WD) indicates that a student withdrew from a courseafter the approved add/drop window, and the student remainsfinancially liable for the tuition.Changes in Grade — Grades (including CR) are considered to befinal unless a clerical or procedural error has been made. If there arediscrepancies, please contact the instructor and/or the Registrar’sOffice.Boston, MA 617.868.1000 www.cambridgecollege.edu44Academic Catalog 2021-2022 Feb 12, 2022Grades of “Credit” or “No Credit” are awarded only for portfolios,challenge exams, standardized exams, seminars, and skilldevelopment courses.Graduate and post-graduate programs award passing grades of B orbetter. Coursework below B receives a grade of “No Credit”. Gradesof “Credit” or “No Credit” may be an option for students in specificcourses.Incompletes (INC)An incomplete grade (INC) may be granted by an instructor if thestudent has satisfactorily completed 67% of the required work forthe course, and the instructor has agreed to consider pending workfor submission before the end of the following term. Students haveone term after receiving an INC to submit outstanding work. INC’sthat are not converted to a grade after one term will be converted toa grade of NCI (No Credit Incomplete) or a letter grade, assigned bythe instructor, consist

School of Psychology and Counseling . 617-873-0248 AM Academic Hold - Management . 617-873-0424 Academic Hold - CAGS - School of Education or School of Psychology and Counseling (see numbers above) Other Holds FR FERPA Release Hold: Registrar's Office Phone: 617-873-0101 Fax: 617-242-0026 registrar@cambridgecollege.edu