Grading Policy

American Sentinel University will issue an Official Transcript of the final marks obtained on all courses. Note: All tests, projects, assignments, and other deliverables must be completed in order to graduate from the program. All group work grades will be factored by a "peer evaluation factor," which will be determined from feedback at the end of each course.

In some cases, an assessment committee will be formed to determine if a probation period or dismissal from the program may be appropriate. If a probation period is recommended, the committee will develop a specific plan with guidelines for activities to improve the student's academic progress. If these measures fail to result in academic improvement, the administration will dismiss the student from the degree program and the student will be required to leave the program for a minimum of one year, after which he/she may apply for re-admission to American Sentinel University.

Appeal of Dismissal. A student who is dismissed from any of American Sentinel University's programs may appeal for reinstatement by submitting a written appeal to the Dean. The appeal must contain verifiable documentation of mitigating circumstances that contributed to poor academic performance and must be submitted at least one month prior to the desired start date. If the appeal is accepted, the student may enroll in the next available term or begin an online independent study course. Students will remain on academic probation until successful completion of the first course taken upon re-admission.

Latin Honors

The Latin Honors program recognizes academic excellence achieved over the duration of an entire undergraduate career. Eligibility for the three categories of Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, and cum laude) is based on the cumulative grade point average for all work at American Sentinel University.

Students are recognized at commencement and their diploma and transcript reflect the following honors levels: