Course Load
The minimum number of semester hours for a student at Denmark Technical College for matriculation as a full- time student is 12semester hours with an eighteen semester hours is the maximum. However, additional credit hours may be approved by the division dean and the vice president for academic affairs. Students who apply for an overload must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8.
Changes in Program of Study
Students who wish to change their program of study should complete a “Request for Change of Program Form” for the new program after discussing the change with the faculty advisor before or during the pre- registration and/or registration process. Students cannot change a program of study after the Drop/Add period for the semester period. The College may drop or change courses, hours, or credits in accordance with institutional capability and as demands change, or according to student interest, or community, or industrial needs.
Independent Study
Denmark Technical College policy provides that students who find themselves with unusual circumstances may be assigned to selected courses on a directed independent study basis so that progress toward successful program completion can be maintained if a course does not appear on the schedule and does not have a lab component State policy prohibits the use of independent study to satisfy requirements listed under the “Required Core Subject” section of any curriculum model. Students who wish to enroll in independent study courses must get approval from the division dean and the vice president for academic affairs.
Attendance Policy
Denmark Technical College expects students to attend all scheduled class meetings including lecture and/or laboratory sessions. Attendance and participation are necessary for academic success. Records of attendance will begin on the first day the student enrolls in the course.
Extreme circumstances may arise which are beyond a student’s control. In an effort to work with students as they deal with difficult situations, students who provide documentation that demonstrates an excused absence will be allowed to “make-up” the work missed. In all cases, students are still responsible for the material presented in class that was missed due to an excused absence. Because making up work is such a challenge, students should make every effort to attend classes as scheduled and deliver assigned work on time. Please carefully read the discussion below, regarding excused absences and unexcused absences.
Regardless of an excused/unexcused status for absences, if a student misses more than 25% of their scheduled class meetings, including lecture and/or laboratory meetings for a course, the student will not be able to receive credit for that course. Due to the varied nature of programs with a lab/clinical component, more stringent attendance requirements may be set by the individual departments. Absences related to school sponsored functions, including athletic events, will not be calculated in the 25% absence limitation.
If a student must be absent, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to the scheduled absence or within five (5) business days of the absence. It is the student’s responsibility to make-up all work missed because of an excused absence.
There is a distinction between excused and unexcused absences.
Excused Absences
Excused absences are given to students who have legitimate documentation to verify an absence. Such absences may include, but are not limited to, death in the immediate family, doctor’s statements, jury duty, and approved student activities. Documentation requests should be submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Student Services for approval. Students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to make-up any work missed because of the absence.
Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences are given when students do not meet the criteria for excused absences. When an absence is regarded as unexcused, the instructor has the option of deciding whether to allow a student to make- up any work missed during the absence.
Tardiness:
- Students are expected to attend class on time.
- If a student is late for a class meeting, the student will be considered tardy, and a “T” will be entered into the student’s attendance record for the course.
- Three tardies will be considered one absence.
The specific requirements of a course will be published in the course syllabus and distributed to all students at the beginning of the term. If a student exceeds the 25% absence limitation, the instructor will apply one of the following:
- If the student’s last day of attendance is on or before the last day of the midterm week, the student will be withdrawn, and a grade of “W” is assigned.
- If the student’s last date of attendance is after the last day of the midterm week, the student will be withdrawn and a grade of “WF” or “WP” is assigned at the discretion of the instructor.
Veterans Affairs Attendance
Veterans are responsible for maintaining satisfactory attendance as outlined in the College’s policy. If a veteran fails to attend at least 75 % of the scheduled meetings of a class, his or her training will be reduced accordingly. Students receiving VA educational assistance are required to maintain satisfactory progress according to academic standards of Denmark Technical College as approved by the Veterans Affairs’ Office.
Student Reinstatement
If a student is dropped from a course, the following will apply:
- A student can be reinstated into each INDIVIDUAL course only ONE time unless there are extreme circumstances (see number 2 below). Students will not be reinstated into a course five (5) business days after the term’s census (add/drop) date.
- Any request(s) for subsequent reinstatement due to unusual circumstances or a reinstatement after the term or course withdrawal date MUST be approved in writing by the dean of the division.
The attendance policy can be found at https://www.denmarktech.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DTC- Policy_Class-Attendance_Approved.pdf.