Important Policy Updates

Attention Virginia Western Community,

We are pleased to announce several updates to our institutional policies. These revisions aim to improve our academic environment and support services. Key changes include updated guidelines on academic integrity, enhanced student support resources, and revised campus safety protocols.

Please review the detailed policy updates on our website for further information. Your understanding and adherence to these new policies are greatly appreciated.

Policies with significant revisions

Policy NumberPolicy Name
I-77Definition of a Student (New Policy)
I-16Graduation Requirements
I-17Tuition Refunds
I-18Grading
I-19Student Grievance Policy
I-21Student Conduct
I-26Student with Documented Disabilities
I-28Course Substitution Policy
I-33Privacy of Educational Records
I-34Student Permanent Records
I-42Repeating a Course
I-47Attendance Policy
I-73Dual Enrollment of High School Students

Policies with minor edits such as a title change.

Policy NumberPolicy Name
I-1REFUNDS, CREDITS, AND REINSTATEMENT AS A RESULT OF MILITARY SERVICES
I-2TEXTBOOK POLICY
I-7MULTIPLE MEASURES FOR PLACEMENT POLICY
I-13PROTECTION OF STUDENT RECORDS
I-14POLICY ON PROVIDING CREDIT FOR NONCREDIT COURSES
I-15POLICY FOR AWARDING CREDIT
I-28COURSE SUBSTITUTIONS
I-31ACADEMIC STANDING
I-32SENIOR CITIZENS HIGHER EDUCATION ACT OF 1974
I-38ACADEMIC HONORS
I-39ACADEMIC LOAD
I-40ACADEMIC RENEWAL
I-41COURSE PREREQUISITES
I-42REPEATING A COURSE
I-43STUDENT DEVELOPMENT (SDV)
I-44ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE POLICY
I-45REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENT ACTIVITIES
I-53ANIMALS ON CAMPUS
I-54CHILDREN ON CAMPUS
I-55VIRGINIA WESTERN EMAIL
I-56ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE/SMOKELESS TOBACCO
I-57FINANCIAL AID BOOKSTORE PURCHASING
I-58PROGRAM DISCONTINUANCES
I-61PROTORED TESTING
I-62MILITARY (US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE) TUITION ASSISTANCE REFUNDS
I-67NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGES PROHIBITION
i-74CPL e-PORTFOLIO EVALUATION
I-75POLICY ON RECRUITMENT
I-L2ONLINE COURSE IDENTITY VERIFICATION

Thank you for your attention to these important changes.