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Administration of International and Domestic Study Abroad and Exchange Programs Policy

This document lays out policies, defines various forms of international and domestic study abroad programs, and establishes guidelines for the academic criteria and performance associated with participation in a study abroad program. These same special procedures and policies apply to programs of study within the United States when those programs are arranged by and administered through the Study Abroad Office. Throughout this document, the words “study abroad” and “education abroad” are used to

Administration of International Exchange and Visiting Student Programs Policy

This document lays out policies, defines international exchange and visiting student programs, and establishes guidelines for the academic criteria and performance associated with participation in these programs.

Authorized Courses, Standard Course Numbering, and Modes of Instruction Policy

This policy is intended to cover approval of authorized academic courses, their standard course numbering, and their modes of instruction.

Authorized Degrees, Major Fields in each Degree, and Assigned Code Numbers Policy

This policy lists the approved degrees, and the majors in each degree, awarded by each of the schools and colleges on this campus and the code numbers assigned to each degree and major. This memorandum also explains the University's process for awarding an earned degree posthumously or a memorial degree of achievement to the next of kin of a deceased student.

Definition of a Credit Hour Policy

This memorandum is intended to document the existing policies and procedures for determining the credit hours awarded for all courses and programs, regardless of academic level, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill adopted the Federal Definition of the Credit Hour at the Faculty Council meeting on February 10, 2012.

Final Examinations Policy

This publication is intended to bring together the policies and procedures developed by the University for the administration of required final examinations.

Grading Systems Policy

This publication is intended to bring together the policies and procedures developed by the University for the administration of the grading system.

Independent Study Courses Policy

This document lays out policies, defines various forms of independent study, and establishes guidelines for independent study courses. The purpose of this document is to promote careful planning, consistent expectations, and appropriate oversight for independent study courses.

Registration Policy (Including Priority Registration, Drop/Add, Class Rosters, and Auditing a Class)

This memorandum outlines the registration process including priority registration, drop/add, and class rosters.