A passing grade in the undergraduate program is a D. For students in psychology tracks, the passing grade for prerequisite courses is a B. For students in data science and education tracks, the passing grade for graduate-level courses is a C. In addition, in order to be eligible to join any of Sara Schenirer’s Master’s programs, a GPA of 3.3 to 3.5 is required, depending on the program.

Absence:

Sara Schenirer allows one absence per course on the undergraduate level. Missing more than one class will result in a grade drop (A to A-). Missing a third class may result in failing the course. You may not miss a midterm, final or class presentation.

In extenuating circumstances that affect your attendance (high fever, a sibling’s wedding, your own wedding!…) you may contact the professor and explain the situation. Please note even if the professor granted you permission to miss the class, this does not mean there will not be a natural grade reduction because of missed classwork.

If you have a truly extenuating circumstance that is causing you to fall behind in your coursework and meet your deadlines, it is your sole responsibility to notify your coordinator immediately.

Lateness:

Two latenesses are the equivalent of one absence. Coming more than five minutes late equals a lateness; coming more than fifteen minutes late equals an absence.

Assignments that are submitted late incur a 2% grade reduction per day. In addition, all assignments close (and can no longer be submitted) one week after their due date.

The best way to reach us is via email. Please make sure to open and read every email that is sent to you in its entirety. It’s very important to check your emails daily.

Every professor and coordinator will provide you with contact information. As is expected in a professional environment, only use the contact information provided to you by your professors and administrative staff.

Please allow two business days to receive a response when you contact a professor or staff member (this does not include weekends). Therefore, if you email a professor with a question about an assignment the night before the deadline, you will likely not receive a response before your assignment is due.

It is the student’s responsibility to be responsive to instructor correspondence in a prompt fashion. Please note, checking your spam folder and college email account will help you stay up to date. We advise you to forward your college account emails to your personal email account to stay up to date.

In deference to our commitment to meet the standards of all of our students, we request that you adhere to the following dress code, both in Zoom and in-person classes:

• Neckline above the collarbone 
• Elbows always covered
• Skirts must be worn, with knees covered at all times

A non-refundable $75 registration fee was paid when you started your degree in Sara Schenirer. This fee covers your expected time as a student in that degree program plus at least one additional semester to allow extra time for students who need to take a lower course load. Please refer to the chart below for when a re-registration fee is charged.

Once enrolled in a degree program for a semester, if a student wishes to change from that program to a different program within Sara Schenirer, they must pay a non-refundable $150 application fee.

Within the Bachelors in Psychology program, the non-refundable advising fee to switch tracks after the second semester is $50.

Once a student has completed their college courses, they have two additional semesters to complete all outstanding Coopersmith exams. If additional time is required beyond this period, a non-refundable $250 re-enrollment fee will be charged annually. 

You may not miss an exam for any reason. In case of truly extenuating circumstances, please contact your professor.

During testing:

• Cellphones are prohibited for any kind of use.

• Grammarly, ChatGPT, spellcheck or any other tool may not be used.

• If you have any question whether something is allowed, you must ask before using it.

If a student is found using a prohibited device or product, their test will be disqualified immediately.

Please ensure that you have appropriate technology and internet accessibility. This includes a laptop or desktop with a mic and webcam. 

See here for the policies and procedures that are firmly enforced for online classes.

Sara Schenirer has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism and artificial intelligence (AI). Click here for more details on plagiarism.