School of Undergraduate Studies Policies & Resources

Students have the following responsibilities in this, and any other, course taught at Golden Gate University:

1. Review the Classroom Guidelines and Student Responsibilities policies below that apply to all courses.
2. Read syllabus and course information carefully.
3. Read lectures and other required learning materials online carefully.
4. Participate in discussions (in-person and/or online) and engage in learning activities.
5. Actively engage the material and ask questions of the instructor when confused about any aspect of the course.
6. Complete activities (discussion, quizzes, case studies, essay, applied learning assignment and final exam) in a timely manner following the instructions for each activity.
7. Treat other students and the instructor with civility and respect.
8. Abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
9. For courses that contain a web conference (Zoom) component: enable your webcam so that your face is visible to instructors and classmates in synchronous web conference classes. This promotes full engagement and a sense of community. If you have concerns about privacy, please use a virtual background that hides your physical background or consult with your instructor.

According to the US Department of Education, a credit hour represents an amount of learning that equates to one hour of in-class student work, and two hours of out-of-class student work, per week for 15 weeks. For a 3-credit 15-week course, this equates to approximately 9 hours of student work per week. A 3-credit 7.5-week course equates to approximately 18 hours of student work per week. This work will consist of readings, activities, discussions and exercises, and will vary depending on the course. Students should expect to actively participate in discussions by contributing their own experiences and ideas as well as challenges and solutions, as appropriate, while demonstrating respect for other participants. Active participation requires students to provide evidence to support their opinions, ask for clarification when necessary, and demonstrate respect for everyone in the class. Good participation also requires that students submit quality work by the specified deadline.

Students are responsible for knowing and following the University’s Academic Integrity policies. GGU’s Policy on Student Academic Integrity is in effect at all GGU teaching locations, including regional classroom sites, corporate sites, and distance courses delivered in any medium. Read the entire Academic Integrity policy here.

Final course grades will be assigned according to the following scale:

Please also see the specific weighted grading policy as indicated by the instructor on the syllabus.

For online classes, please also review the Online Discussion Forum Participation grading policy.

Learn more about GGU’s instruction modes.