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Summer II collectively) will be suspended immediately (no
probation period). Students will have a chance to appeal to
the Suspension Appeals Committee if they choose to do so.
Any student on academic probation whose cumulative grade
point average falls below the appropriate level indicated below
will be placed on academic suspension for the following long
semester:
Semester Credits Attempted at HSU Required G.P.A.
12-32
1.40
33-48
1.60
49 or more
1.80
No students under suspension may represent the University
at any time.
A student notified of academic suspension who has earned a
grade point average of 2.50 or better in his/her last twelve
semester credits of work attempted may apply to the Vice
President of Academic Affairs for an extension of probation in
lieu of suspension.
Work completed by students while on academic suspension
is not transferable to Hardin-Simmons University. A student
on first suspension may be readmitted to the University at the
conclusion of the suspension period, which terminates at the
end of the first long semester. A student on second
suspension who wishes to be readmitted to the University
must make formal application to the University Registrar.
Accordingly, the suspension period for such a student (which
must include at least one long semester) is effectively
extended until a favorable decision is rendered by the Appeals
Committee. In no instance is a student to assume that
readmission is automatic after having been placed on
suspension a second time for failure to meet minimum
academic standards.
A third suspension is final, and a student placed on academic
suspension for a third time will not be readmitted to the
University.
Withdrawing from the university in consecutive long
semesters (fall, spring) will result in a review of satisfactory
progress towards a degree. According to federal and
university guidelines, students not demonstrating progress
towards a degree are not eligible for financial aid.
Special Recognition
Special recognition is given for academic excellence as
follows:
The President’s List
is composed of students completing 12
or more semester credits who have grades of A on all courses
for the semester.
The Dean’s List
is composed of students completing 12 or
more semester credits who have a grade point average of
3.75 to 3.99 for the semester.
The Honor Roll
is composed of students completing 12 or
more semester credits who have a grade point average of
3.60 to 3.74 for the semester.
The Honorable Mention Roll
is composed of students
completing from 6 to 11 semester credits that earn a grade
point average of 3.60 or better for the semester.
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Tutoring and Academic Support
Tutoring opportunities include Centralized Tutoring, individual
appointments, the Math Lab, and the Writing Center. These
opportunities are available to all students seeking assistance
in undergraduate courses. Students may receive academic
support at no additional charge. For more information, please
contact the Academic Advising Center 325-670-1480.
Hardin-Simmons Writing Center
The Hardin-Simmons Writing Center (WC) is a student-
centered resource that offers free and individualized
assistance with writing to all disciplines. The WC accepts
walk-ins and/or appointments. Students can expect to be
greeted by a friendly staff of tutors. The sessions involve
working with a WC student tutor to first define goals, such as
ideas on how to get started on an assignment OR
clarification/organization of ideas OR improvement of
grammatical skills OR proper citation of sources. A healthy
part of the writing process for all good writers is the step of
gaining expert feedback. Students who come to the WC
engage in an active partnership in the consultation and
revision process, thus gaining the chance to take ownership
in the educational experience. The ultimate goal of the WC is
to help students gain maturity and confidence in their ever-
growing writing skills.
Students should not expect a proofreading service. Although
the WC does not offer quick fixes, the tutors do teach others
how to proofread their own work. The tutors extend guidance
and email professors a brief summary of the conference. A
student should come in the WC with an open mind and a
willingness to challenge oneself as a writer.
Contact: J. Wesson-Martin, PhD / Director of the HSUWriting
Center
Students with Disabilities
Hardin-Simmons University complies with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 regarding students with disabilities. Eligible students
seeking accommodations should contact the Director of
Undergraduate Advising and Disability Services as soon as
possible in the academic term (preferably during the first two
weeks of a long semester) for which they are seeking
accommodations. The Director shall prepare letters to
appropriate faculty members concerning specific, reasonable
academic accommodations for the student. The student is
responsible for delivering accommodation letters and
conferring with faculty members. The Director shall consult
with the student and with HSU faculty and staff to ensure
delivery of appropriate support services and shall serve as
liaison between the student and the faculty member as
needed.
Career Services
The University provides a variety of career development
services for current students and alumni. Career Services is
set to enhance the opportunities to choose, prepare
adequately for, and enter career fields in which students can
serve as Christian leaders. To provide a clear pathway to the
end, Career Services provides access to off-campus listings
for full-time and part-time jobs and internships, evaluation of
employment documents such as resumes and cover letters,
assistance with developing interviewing skills, access to
career fairs and other career-related events and workshops,
and guidance in graduate school planning. Individual career
counseling and interest inventories are also available for
those who need guidance in choosing a career or who desire
to make a career change. In addition, Career Services helps
to facilitate employer contact with students and faculty
through job fairs, on-campus interviews and other career-
related events. A computer lab and additional resources are
available on the second floor of the Moody Center. The Career
Services staff aims to help students identify realistic career
choices and develop relevant job search skills that will
contribute to their success beyond HSU.
For information about the work study program and on-campus
jobs, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.