Northern Virginia Community College NOTICE TO DISTANCE LEARNING (ELI) STUDENTS REGARDING ATTENDANCE AND GRADES The following points regarding attendance and grades should be noted and followed by all NVCC students:Regular submission of work is required. Some courses require students to meet frequent deadlines (such as weekly due dates), while others offer flexibility as to when assignments can be submitted. In most courses, students must submit minimum required assignments as specified by the instructor to avoid being administratively withdrawn from the course. Students should be sure to read all course information carefully when the course begins to understand the deadlines that apply in each course they are taking through ELI. You are expected to make regular and steady progress in completing your course assignments and examinations. Assignments should be submitted in the order given, one assignment at a time. Assignments should not be submitted in a batch. Once you begin this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw if you do not intend to finish it. If you do not withdraw and do not finish your course assignments, you will receive a grade based upon the work you have submitted. Usually, this grade is an "F." Before the 60 percent date for any class, you may use NovaConnect to withdraw yourself from class and receive a grade of “W.” After the 60 percent date for any class, you will not be allowed to use NovaConnect to withdraw. (Use of NovaConnect will result in an automatic “F” being assigned by the system.) Secret to Success: Send in your first assignment on time! Our experience at ELI has shown that students who submit their first assignment promptly are much more likely to complete the course successfully and on time. Attendance in distance courses is measured by progress toward course completion. If you do not complete assignments in accordance with the schedule, you may be withdrawn. Students receiving federal financial aid and veterans’ benefits should be aware that issues of attendance and resulting non-productive grades can adversely affect their eligibility for assistance and result in financial liability.
History 121 | History 122 | Updated August 14, 2010 |