About Our Policies & Procedures
Learn more about the policies and procedures of Dougherty Family College (DFC), so you can be prepared for success.
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Policies and Procedures You Should Know
DFC may choose to initiate the withdrawal of a student from all courses in a term under certain circumstances. Specifically, DFC may choose to initiate a term withdrawal if it determines that a student, who is registered for the current term, is unlikely to maintain enrollment in good standing based on one or more factors which may include but are not limited to: failure to complete the financial aid process, failure to complete the Summer Enrichment Program, or multiple absences from one or more classes within the first 10 days of a term. Before making its determination, designated DFC staff will seek to discuss with the student and confirm the student’s interest and ability to continue enrollment in good standing. If, prior to the “last day to drop a course without notation on record” under the Academic Calendar, the dean determines that the student has not provided sufficient confirmation of the student’s interest and ability to maintain enrollment in good standing throughout the term, DFC will initiate the withdrawal of the student from all courses. Such term withdrawal will take effect on or before the “last day to drop a course without notation on record” under the Academic Calendar. DFC will provide the student with prompt written notice of any such withdrawal initiated by DFC.
Students here take classes together and receive intensive mentoring and other support. If you have earned credits during high school (e.g., AP, IB, CIS, PSEO), you must decline those credits for equivalent courses that are offered in the curriculum for the Associate of Arts degree at the Dougherty Family College. All other credits for non-equivalent courses will be treated as elective credits.
Due to NCAA regulations, Dougherty Family College students may not participate in varsity sports; however, you can join clubs and organizations, participate in intramural sports, attend all on-campus events (including sporting events) and take advantage of many other opportunities available to all St. Thomas students!
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In order to receive the most benefits and support from the Dougherty Family College, you are required to attend individualized mentoring meetings, leadership advisory group meetings and actively participate in the professional internship program.
In order to be eligible to transition to the four-year program, scholars must complete their AA degree in four consecutive semesters and finish with a 2.5 overall GPA