Directed Study Courses
Students may be permitted to complete coursework through Directed Study, monitored by a faculty member. No more than 6 students can be registered for a Directed Study course at a physical campus as it will then constitute a regular class. No more than 4 students can be registered for a Directed Study course through the Virtual Campus. For physical campus courses: such permission will be granted only when there is no possibility for completing the regular coursework within a reasonable period of time under the regular class schedule. Special course completion arrangements require pre-approval by the academic program administrator and must be documented in writing. For the Virtual Campus courses: these will be converted to a Directed Study for courses that have 4 students or fewer registered. All pre-requisites for the regular course must be met. Tuition for a course completed in this manner is charged at the current rate for regular courses. Grades are earned in the same manner as traditional courses. The standard course codes are used; timing, assignments, and all course materials and syllabi are consistent. There is no notation of the special arrangement on the student’s transcript. Directed study cannot be used in lieu of a Leave of Absence.
Add/ Drop Policy
The add/drop scheduling period is held during the first week of a student's session. Students desiring to drop or add a course within this period need to contact their Academic Advisor/Prior Learning Assessment Team for guidance in making this schedule change. Any schedule changes may extend the length of a program of study.
Academic Program Change
This catalog contains a summary of the policies, rules and procedures of Colorado Technical University at the time of publication. From time to time, it may be necessary or desirable for the University to make changes to this catalog due to the requirements and standards of the University's accrediting body, state licensing agency or the U.S. Department of Education, or due to market conditions, employer needs or other reasons. The University reserves the right to make changes to any provision of this catalog, including the amount of tuition, academic programs and courses, school policies and procedures, faculty and administrative staff, the academic calendar and other dates, and other provisions at any time.
The University also reserves the right to make changes in the online platform and instructional materials, to modify curriculum and, when size and curriculum permit, to combine classes.
Students are expected to be familiar with the information presented in this school catalog, in any supplements and addenda to the catalog, and with all school policies. Notice of these changes will be communicated in a revised catalog, an addendum or supplement to the catalog, or other written format. By enrolling with the University, students agree to accept and abide by the terms stated in this catalog and all school policies.
If there is any conflict between any statement in this catalog and the enrollment agreement signed by the student, the provision in the enrollment agreement controls and is binding.
Students attending a ground campus
To explore the option of changing your degree program, or request a change to your degree program, please contact your academic or admission advisor on campus.
Students attending the Virtual Campus
To request a program change, or determine eligibility, please contact The Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) Department at (866) 813-1836. When prompted, select ‘schedule or program changes’ as your option. You can also e-mail PLAGeneralInquiries@ctuonline.edu.
Note: To change a program prior to starting classes, please continue to work with your Admissions Advisor.
Program changes are processed once per student quarter. The process is finalized during break week (allowing time for Satisfactory Academic Progress to run once grades post). Students on probation status may not request to change their program. Program change requests should be submitted in the second session of the quarter. For questions on your academic status, please contact Student Advising. Students requesting a program change may be subject to completing a new Enrollment Agreement and new disclosure form. Please be aware that Financial Aid may be impacted as well.
Doctoral Flexible Option
Online Course Withdrawal
For students withdrawing from a course, but not from all courses in the University:
First Session - During the first week of a student’s first session, no tuition charges will be assessed for a dropped course. Once a student enters the second week of the first session, there will be no tuition adjustment for a dropped course.
Second Session - During the first week of a student’s second session, no tuition charges will be assessed for a dropped course. Once a student enters the second week of the second session, there will be no tuition adjustment for a dropped course.
Physical Campus Course Withdrawal
Students that choose to withdraw verbally or in writing, the refund and grade policy shown in the following table will be used.
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Week 1
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Weeks 2 - 4
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Weeks 5 - End
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5-1/2 Week Course
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$100 flat fee
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Refer to the Tuition & Fees
Insert at your campus
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Refer to the Tuition & Fees
Insert at your campus
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Course registration deleted
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Grade of “W” awarded
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Week 1
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Week 2
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Weeks 3 - 10
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Weeks 11
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11 Week Course
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$100 flat fee
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Refer to the Tuition & Fees
Insert at your campus
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Refer to the Tuition & Fees
Insert at your campus
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Refer to the Tuition & Fees
Insert at your campus
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Course registration deleted
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Grade of “W” awarded
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Grade of “W” awarded
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Note 1: For students receiving Federal Financial Aid, refunds will be calculated according to federal policy.
Note 2: These policies also apply to hybrid courses, as well as virtual courses administered by CTU.
Note 3: Students with a Last Date of Attendance (LDA) that falls after week 4 of a 5-1/2 week session or after week 10 of an 11-week session will not be withdrawn and will receive the grade earned in the course.
University Withdrawal
Physical Campus University Withdrawl
Students intending to withdraw from the University must submit a verbal or written notice to a University official. A documented notification serves as an official withdrawal and will be processed in a timely manner. The withdrawal date used to determine when the student is no longer enrolled at Colorado Technical University is:
The date the student submitted an official withdrawal notice to a University official and ceased to attend classes. A student who submits a withdrawal notice but who continues to attend classes or other school activities will not be considered to have officially withdrawn from the University.
If a student does not complete the official withdrawal process, the school will determine the student’s withdrawal date based upon federal regulation and institutional records.
Please note that the above policy may result in a reduction in school charges that is less than the amount of the Title IV financial aid that must be returned. Therefore, the student may have an outstanding balance due the school that is greater than that which was owed prior to the withdrawal.
Online University Withdrawal
Students intending to withdraw from the University must submit a verbal or written notice to the Student Affairs Department or an e‐mail to officeofstudentadvising@ctuonline.edu. A student’s verbal or written notification serves as an official withdrawal and will be processed in a timely manner.
All balances become due and payable at the time of withdrawal from the University. A student is not granted his or her request for official or unofficial Colorado Technical University transcripts if any outstanding charges are not paid.
During the first 15 calendar days of the session, students must participate at least once in a class related activity (see definition below). If a student does not participate in a class related activity during the first 15 calendar days of the session, the student is administratively withdrawn from the university. The last date of the previous grading period is used as the last date of attendance (LDA) for refund calculations.
Once a student enters the 2nd session of a quarter, following the designated drop period, there will be no refund of tuition.
For 5.5 week courses: if a student does not participate in a class related activity at least once every 15 calendar days within a session he/she is administratively withdrawn from the University. For 11 week courses: after the first 15 calendar days of the session, if a student does not participate in a class related activity at least once every 21 calendar days he/she is administratively withdrawn from the University. The LDA is used as the official date of withdrawal for refund calculations.
A class related activity is defined as one of the following:
- Submitting of an assignment
- Taking a knowledge check
- Participating in a graded online discussion board
A student registered in multiple 5.5 week courses with a current university LDA but did not attend all courses will receive a W grade at the conclusion of the fourth week of the session for the unattended course. A student registered in multiple 11 week courses with a current university LDA but did not attend all courses will receive a W grade at the conclusion of the tenth week for the unattended course.
A student who is administratively withdrawn from the University before the fifth week (5.5 week course) or eleventh week (11 week course) will receive a W grade for all current courses. No withdrawal (W) grades may be awarded after the fourth or tenth week of the session for current courses. Students desiring to return to the University following a withdrawal should refer to the Re‐Entry to the University section elsewhere in this catalog.
Online Course Withdrawal
The course withdrawal procedure for students enrolled through Colorado Technical University’s Virtual Campus is a function that can only be carried out in a student’s current session. A request to withdraw from a course that is made after add/drop week and before the fifth week of class will receive a “W.” Students can withdraw from either some but not all of their courses. Once all of the information has been documented and reviewed the Registrar’s Office will assign the W grades and Prior Learning Assessment Department will adjust the schedule.
Administrative (Automatic) Withdrawals
Students attending CTU’s Virtual Campus please refer to the Online University Withdrawal section of this catalog for information regarding Administrative Withdrawals. Attendance for students’ taking courses at the physical campuses will be reviewed at the end of each week to determine whether a student is officially attending.
- Students who do not participate within the first two weeks of a course at a physical campus will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
- Students in 11 week course(s) only: students who have not posted attendance for three consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
- Students in 5.5 week course(s) only: students who are not posted as present for 15 consecutive calendar days will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
- Students in 11 and 5.5 week courses in the same term who have not posted attendance for three consecutive weeks will be administratively withdrawn from the University.
Specific withdrawal requirements for Healthcare programs can be found in the Health Science Program Handbook.
Leave of Absence (LOA)
An approved Leave of Absence (LOA) is a temporary interruption in a student’s academic attendance for a specific period of time in an ongoing program.
Leave of Absence Conditions
A student may be eligible for a Leave of Absence if one of the following conditions applies:
- Medical Leave (including pregnancy)
- Family Care (childcare issues, loss of family member, or medical care of family)
- Military Duty
- Jury Duty
The following requirements apply:
A student may be granted a Leave of Absence (LOA) if:
- A signed LOA request that includes the reason for the request is submitted in writing within 5 calendar days of the student's last date of attendance or the begin date of term.
- Students may request multiple LOAs, but the total number of days the student remains on LOA may not exceed 180 days during a consecutive 12-month time frame.
- There may be limitations on LOA eligibility for a student enrolled in term-based programs due to scheduling requirements associated with the student’s return to school.
- The student must have successfully completed a minimum of one grading period before being eligible to apply for a LOA. One grading period is defined as 5.5 or 11 weeks.
- Prior to applying for an LOA, the student must have completed his or her most recent quarter and received an academic grade or grades (A-F) for that quarter.
Failure to return from an approved leave of absence or failure to return within the 180 day timeframe will result in the student being administratively withdrawn from the school and may have an impact on the financial aid a student receives, loan repayment and exhaustion of the loan grace period. A student in an LOA status will not receive further financial aid disbursements (if eligible) until returning to active status. Contact the financial aid office for more information about the impact of a LOA on financial aid.
Military Leave of Absence
Students attending a physical campus or students attending through CTU’s Virtual Campus may submit a written request for a military leave of absence (LOA). Students may submit the request to the Registrar Office if they attend a physical campus or through LOARequests@ctuonline.edu if they attend CTU’s Virtual Campus. An approved military leave may not exceed two years.
The request must be submitted in writing/email prior to the beginning of the leave and include copies of the military orders. The request must include the date of submission, the effective date, and when the student expects to return to school. Upon return from a military leave of absence, the student’s previous academic program will be reinstated with consideration of any curriculum changes.
If the student is a title IV, federal student aid recipient and the requested timeframe is longer than the maximum 180 days allowed in the title IV federal student aid Leave of Absence policy (see details in the LOA section), then the student will be withdrawn from the school, which may have an impact on federal aid, loan repayment and exhaustion of the loan grace period. If you have title IV federal student loans, you may be eligible for a military deferment, however the deferment is not automatic; you or your designee must apply. You may initiate a request for a deferment by contacting your lender or a member of the HELP team at, 1-888-517-2630. Upon return from the military leave of absence, the student’s previous academic program will be reinstated with consideration of any curriculum changes. Students in a LOA status may not receive further financial aid disbursements until returning to active status. Contact the financial aid office for more information about the impact of a LOA on financial aid.
Standard Period of Non-Enrollment (SPN)
A CTU student electing to take a session off may apply for a Standard Period of Non-Enrollment (SPN) without formally withdrawing from the University. The student must initiate the request and sign a Confirmation to Return form prior to the first day of the session that the student will be taking off. Prior to the end of the SPN period, a student attending a physical campus must register for classes for the subsequent session, or be automatically withdrawn from the University. Students that are enrolled at CTU’s Virtual Campus must return in the session following the SPN or be automatically withdrawn. Additionally, a student attending a physical campus may also elect to take the summer quarter off by following the same process.
An international student attending CTU on a F-1 Visa may request a quarter off SPN to take their SEVIS approved annual break. A completed Confirmation to Return form and approval from the campus PDSO/DSO is required.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
All students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to remain enrolled at the school. Additionally, satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to maintain eligibility to receive financial assistance (e.g., federal and state aid). Satisfactory academic progress is determined by measuring the student’s cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and the student’s rate of progress toward completion of the academic program at the end of each grading period. Both the CGPA and ROP standards must be met in order to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. These are outlined below.
CGPA Requirements
Students must meet minimum CGPA requirements at specific points throughout the program in order to be considered making satisfactory academic progress. These requirements are noted in the tables below. These will be reviewed at the end of each grading period after grades have been posted to determine if the student’s CGPA is in compliance. Once the student reaches a review point, the minimum CGPA for that level must be maintained until the next level of review.
Rate of Progress Toward Completion Requirements
In addition to the CGPA requirements, a student must maintain the minimum rate of progress percentage requirement in order to be considered to be making satisfactory academic progress. The rate of progress percentage is calculated by dividing the credits earned by the credits attempted. Credits attempted are defined as those credits required in the students program of study including credits that were transferred from other approved institutions and proficiency credits earned. As with the determination of CGPA, the completion requirements will be reviewed at the end of each grading period after grades have been posted to determine if the student is progressing satisfactorily.
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Associates
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Bachelors
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Masters
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Doctoral |
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Credits
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ROP
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CGPA
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Credits
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ROP
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CGPA
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Credits
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ROP
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CGPA
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Credits |
ROP |
CGPA |
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0-15
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50%
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1.6
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0-30
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50%
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1.6
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0-7
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50%
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3.0
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0-96 |
66.67% |
3.3 |
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16-30
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55%
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1.75
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31-60
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55%
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1.75
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8-15
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55%
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3.0
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31-45
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60%
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1.9
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61-90
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60%
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1.9
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16-22
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60%
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3.0
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46+
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66.67%
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2.0
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91+
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66.67%
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2.0
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23+
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66.67%
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3.0
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Maximum Time in Which to Complete
A student is not allowed to attempt more than 1.5 times, or 150%, of the number of credits in their program of study. The requirements for rate of progress are to assure that students are progressing at a rate at which they will complete their programs within the maximum timeframe.
Maximum Timeframe for Doctoral Programs
Students in a Doctoral program must complete their degree within seven (7) years of beginning the program. The Time to Degree begins with the first class in the doctoral program (not including students taking doctoral classes as part of the Doctoral Advantage program) and ends seven years from that date, regardless of time when the student is not active in the program. Students who elect to change their concentration within their program will have no change to their Time to Degree timeframe. Students who elect to change to a different doctoral program (Computer Science to Management or vice‐versa) will have their Time to Degree begin from their first class in the new program. A student who does not complete their degree within the seven year timeframe will be dismissed. (Ex. A student who begins the program on 1/5/14 will have until 1/4/21 to graduate from the program before they are dismissed.) Students dismissed for exceeding Time to Degree who would like to return to the University to finish
their degree will need to appeal in order to be considered. Appeals must be approved by the Vice Provost or VP of Academic Support Services.
How Transfer Credits/Change of Program Affect SAP
Credit that has been transferred into the institution by the student is included in the Rate of Progress calculation; however has no effect on the grade point average requirement for SAP. Transfer credit is also considered when computing the maximum timeframe allowed for a program of study. For example, a student transfers from institution A to institution B. The student is able to transfer 30 credits earned at institution A into a program at institution B. The program requires 180 credits to graduate. Thus, the maximum timeframe for this student’s new program at institution B will be one‐and‐a‐half times (150%) x 180 = 270 credits. The 30 transfer hours will be added to the attempted and earned hours when the maximum timeframe and rate of progress is being calculated.
When a student elects to change a program at Colorado Technical University the student’s attempted and earned credits and grades will be transferred into the new program as applicable, including transfer credit. Credits earned at the school in the original program of study that apply to the new program of study will be used when computing grade point average, rate of progress and maximum timeframe. Transfer credits from another institution that are applicable to the new program of study will not be calculated in the grade point average but will be considered as credits attempted and earned in the maximum timeframe and rate of progress calculations.
For example, a student transfers from program A to program B. The student is able to transfer 30 external credits and 10 credits earned in program A into program B. Program B requires 180 credits to graduate. Thus, the maximum time frame for this student’s new program will be one and half times (150%) x 180 = 270 credits. The 30 external transfer hours will be added to the attempted and earned hours when the maximum timeframe and rate of progress are being calculated. The 10 credits earned in program A will be included in the grade point average calculation as well as the maximum timeframe and rate of progress calculation.
Warning and Probationary Periods
At the end of each term after grades have been posted, each student’s CGPA and rate of progress is reviewed to determine whether the student is meeting the above requirements.
- A student will be placed on FA Warning immediately after the first term in which the CGPA or the rate of progress falls below the values specified in the tables above. At the end of the next term, the student will be removed from FA Warning and returned to SAP Met Status if the minimum standards are met or exceeded.
- A student who continues to fall below the specified values will be required to successfully appeal in order to maintain eligibility for financial assistance under a FA Probation status.
- A student who successfully appeals and is on FA Probation will be evaluated at the end of the next term.
- A student who meets or exceeds the minimum standards will be removed from FA Probation and returned to a SAP Met status. If the minimum CGPA and rate of progress requirements are not met at the time of evaluation; the student will be placed of FA Dismissal Status and will be dismissed from school unless terms of the academic plan are met.
If at any point it can be determined that it is mathematically impossible for a student to meet the minimum requirements, the student will be dismissed from the school.
Notification of academic dismissal will be in writing. The Code of Conduct Policy section of this catalog describes other circumstances that could lead to student dismissal for non‐academic reasons. A tuition refund may be due in accordance with the institution’s stated refund policy.
During the period of FA Warning, which lasts for one payment period only the student may continue to receive financial aid. During a period of FA Probation, if an appeal is accepted by the institution, the student may also continue to receive financial aid.
A student on FA Warning and FA Probation must participate in academic advising as deemed necessary by the institution as a condition of academic monitoring. A student who fails to comply with these requirements may be subject to dismissal even though their CGPA or rate of progress may be above the dismissal levels.
Appeal
A student who has been placed on FA Probation may appeal the determination if special or mitigating circumstances exist. If you are an active student, any appeal must be in writing and must be submitted to the Appeals Board within 14 days of receiving notification of his/her dismissal. The student must explain what type of circumstances contributed to the academic problem and what action is being implemented to overcome the mitigating circumstance in the future. The decision of Appeals Board is final and may not be further appealed. For the appeal of non‐academic dismissals, please refer to the grievance policy within this catalog.
Reinstatement
A student who was previously academically dismissed may apply for reinstatement to the institution by submitting a written appeal to the Appeals Board. The appeal should be in the form of a letter explaining the reasons why the student should be readmitted. The decision regarding readmission will be based upon factors such as grades, attendance, student account balance, conduct, and the student’s commitment to complete the program. Dismissed students who are readmitted will sign a new Enrollment Agreement, will be charged tuition consistent with the existing published rate, and financial aid may be available to those who qualify.
Multiple Concentrations
If more than one concentration option exists within a specific degree program, there is potential to earn Multiple Concentrations if requirements are met. Multiple Concentration options are dependent on program eligibility. With Multiple Concentrations, the first concentration and its required courses are included in the initial degree program choice. The required number of credit hours and corresponding tuition costs for additional concentration(s) vary by program, when eligible. Additionally, it is not permitted to apply academic credit from courses in an initial concentration within a degree program towards subsequent concentrations. Students must also notify the University prior to the last quarter before graduation of their intention to pursue an additional concentration(s).
Please refer to the Degree Program section of the course catalog for the additional courses required to complete each concentration. If courses between concentrations overlap, students must gain approval to substitute common courses in order to have distinct content within each concentration selected. Please note that additional concentration(s) must be within the same discipline of study.
Students Enrolled in the Master’s Advantage™ and Doctoral Advantage programs are not eligible for the Multiple Concentrations option. Students interested in Multiple Concentration options should contact the appropriate Dean or Program Chair to determine program eligibility.
Multiple Degrees
Colorado Technical University allows students to earn multiple degrees at a single academic degree level if the following criteria are met:
- The second degree program of study is housed under a different degree offering from the first degree program of study (e.g. Masters of Business Administration to Masters of Science in Management) AND
- The second degree offering program of study contains coursework that differs from the first degree program of study by at least 25% for undergraduate programs and 50% for graduate programs. If course substitutions are necessary to meet this requirement, they may be granted by the appropriate academic authority.
Concurrent enrollment in multiple degrees is not allowed under CTU policy.
Master’s Advantage™
Students enrolled in a bachelor’s program through Colorado Technical University will have the option to enter the Master’s Advantage™ Program which will allow them to substitute two graduate courses for two undergraduate courses.
Students enrolling in the Master’s Advantage™ program must choose this option at the time of their enrollment in a bachelor’s program and select the graduate program they wish to pursue.
To qualify, students must have a CGPA of 3.0 or better prior to entering their final quarter or will be subject to a program change.
Student progress will be monitored by Prior Learning Assessment Specialist to ensure that the student meets the requirement to continue on with the Master’s Advantage™ program.
Students enrolled in the Master’s Advantage™ program are not eligible for the Multiple Concentrations option.
Students interested in the Master’s Advantage™ program should contact the appropriate Dean or Program Chair to determine program eligibility.
Doctoral Advantage
Doctoral Advantage
Students enrolled in a master’s program through Colorado Technical University will have the option to enter the Doctoral Advantage Program, which will allow them to substitute two doctoral courses for two graduate courses.
Students wanting to enroll in the Doctoral Advantage program may begin the application process once they have completed the first three courses in their master’s program.
To qualify, students must have a CGPA of 3.30 or better prior to entering their final quarter or they will be subject to a program change.
Student progress will be monitored by Prior Learning Assessment Specialist/Program Chair to ensure that the student meets the requirements to continue with the Doctoral Advantage program.
Students enrolled in the Doctoral Advantage program are not eligible for the Multiple Concentrations option.
Students in doctoral programs will be required to attend four residential symposium lasting two and a half days. First Term doctoral students will have an additional required CTU student orientation the day prior to the residential symposium for returning students.
Students interested in the Doctoral Advantage program should contact Prior Learning Assessment Evaluator, Academic Advisor or Program Chair to determine program eligibility.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate students must:
- Have earned a minimum of a 2.0 CGPA for undergraduate degree programs, 3.0 for graduate degree programs, or 3.3 CGPA for doctorate programs
- Doctoral students must complete all deliverables
- Have successfully completed all required credits within the maximum allowable time frame in which to complete the degree program
- Be enrolled at the time of graduation
- Meet the residency requirement
Students are encouraged to contact their Academic/Student Advisor at least two quarters prior to scheduled graduation to ensure that all graduation requirements will be met.
Students must be current on all financial obligations in order to receive their final transcript.
Graduation Fee
Undergraduate (Associate and Bachelor’s) $150
Graduate (Master’s and Doctoral) $200
A non-refundable graduation fee will be charged to the student’s account during their final term. The graduation fee covers one diploma and diploma cover, two official university transcripts, honor cord (if applicable), regalia (if the graduate is attending a ground graduation ceremony), and costs related to the production of the annual ground graduation ceremony. In order to participate in a ground graduation ceremony, each eligible student must complete the entire registration process by the published deadline. Students who do not register by the deadline and receive a registration confirmation from the university will forfeit the opportunity to receive regalia and participate in a ground graduation ceremony. Regardless of ceremony participation, all graduates will receive their diploma kit at their home address approximately 6-8 weeks following their final term (provided all financial and academic obligations are met). Students receiving the military tuition rate are exempt from the graduation fee.
Standard Fees
Due to the non-refundable nature of these fees, students are encouraged to fully understand the fees and discuss any questions with their advisor.
Graduating Under Earlier Catalogs
Any student may graduate under the graduation requirements in effect at the time of graduation. The institution policy on use of earlier graduation requirements also provides that if fewer than ten years have elapsed since a student's admission into the program, she or he may choose to graduate under the program requirements in effect at the time of admission, or under any subsequent requirements.
Honors
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Undergraduate Graduation Honors for Associate’s degrees
The following honors are awarded upon graduation in an associate’s degree program.
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Honor
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
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Highest Honors
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3.75-4.00
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Honors
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3.50-3.74
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Undergraduate Graduation Honors for Bachelor’s degrees
The following honors are awarded upon graduation in a bachelor’s degree program.
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Honor
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
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| Summa Cum Laude |
3.9 to 4.0 |
| Magna Cum Laude |
3.75 to 3.89 |
| Cum Laude |
3.5 to 3.74 |
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Diploma Programs
The following honors are awarded upon graduation in a Diploma program.
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Honor
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Cumulative Grade Point Average
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| Highest Honors |
3.75 to 4.0 |
| Honors |
3.5 to 3.74 |
Undergraduate
Full time, undergraduate students who attain a grade point average of 4.0 for the quarter are eligible for the President’s/Chancellor's List. Full time, undergraduate students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.99 with no grade lower than a “C” are eligible for the Dean's List.
Graduate Honors
Although students that demonstrate academic work at an exceptional level are honored at the undergraduate level, exceptional scholastic achievement is expected at the graduate level. The maintenance of high scholastic standards ensures that Colorado Technical University graduate students have a mastery of the subject matter contained in the graduate program.
Transcript Process and Fees
Transcript requests are fulfilled through Docufide, a leading company in secure transcript. A Transcript Fee is assessed regardless of transcript hold status. If you have an outstanding balance preventing release of your transcript, the University will not be able to issue your official transcript.
- $10 – Transcript (electronic or paper) requested electronically through Docufide
- $15 - Transcripts ordered through the University
- $35 - Overnight/US Mail delivery
Additional information on the electronic transcript service can be found on the student portal.
Records Retention Policy
Colorado Technical University maintains a permanent record for each student for 50 years from the last date of the student's attendance. Records include a student's academic transcript, documents, and files containing student data about academic credits earned, courses completed, grades awarded, degrees awarded, and periods of attendance, and are maintained by the institution, except as provided by law.