• No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.
  
  
• Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
  
  
• Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
  
  
• Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.
  
  
• Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom.
  
  Online Course Requirements for Hybrid and Online Classes
  
  • This course cannot be completed by only using a mobile device.
  
  • Students are responsible for all readings, and video viewings that are assigned, including textbook readings, Youtube videos and lecture notes.
  
  • Assignments/Projects will be assigned weekly and will have a specific due dates.
  
  • Quizzes will be given periodically throughout the semester.
  
  • Exams/Finals— Tests must be completed in the allotted time frame. EXAMS CANNOT BE COMPLETED ON A MOBILE DEVICE.
  
  • If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero.
  
  • There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a “0” on the final exam.
  
  • Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class.
  
  • A failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.
  
  • Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Instructors do not “drop” grades.
  
  • For each assignment, students must complete the entire lesson (file) on their own. Students are never allowed to use anyone’s USB or file but their own, or work together. Students should never lend their file to another student nor should a student have any other students work in their possession for any reason. If a student uses another student’s files, both students are considered guilty of cheating.
  
  Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
  
  • While this is an online course, the student will be required to communicate with the instructor and complete course work on a weekly basis. Students are expected to read announcements posted on Blackboard and check their MyLamar e-mail account on a regular basis.
  
  
  
  Software Requirements:
  
  • If you are in an online course that requires a specific software, you also MUST have a copy of the software available either on your own computer or you must make arrangements to use the open lab provided on campus. Do not sign up to take an online course if you do not have the correct software.
  
  • Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses.
  
  • Computer failure and lack of internet access are Not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the “last minute” to complete class work or exams.
  
  
  
  E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette:
  
  Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying student’s name, course, and any return phone number.
  
  
  
  I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person.
  
  Homework assignments will be given each week. Not all homework may be graded.
  
  LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 30 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Circumstances under which information may be released:

An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person to whom the information may be given.

A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student by providing a copy of a filed tax return that shows that the student was listed as a dependent of that parent or guardian. The tax return must be for last complete tax year. Again, this documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office.

A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student if the student logs on to My.LamarPA.edu and sends an email to the Registrar granting permission. The email must specify what information may be given and the name of the person to whom it may be given.

Co-enrollment students are protected by the same privacy laws as adult students.

The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165.

• Establishing broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger society and world in which s/he lives, and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally and ethnically diversified world.
  
  
• Stimulating a capacity to discuss and reflect upon individual, political, economic, and social aspects of life in order to understand ways in which to be a responsible member of society.
  
  
• Developing a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives.
  
  
• Developing personal values for ethical behavior.
  
  
• Developing the ability to make aesthetic judgments.
  
  
• Using logical reasoning in problem solving.
  
  
• Integrating knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.

1. Sign in to your my.lamarpa.edu account.
   
   
2. Click on the “My Services” tab.
   
   
3. Click on the “Student” tab.
   
   
4. Click on Student Records.
   
   
5. Click on Degree Evaluation.
   
   
6. Select the term you are planning on registering for (i.e. Summer I, Summer II, Fall, or Spring)
   
   
7. Verify that the Curriculum Information (your MAJOR) is correct
   
   
8. Click on “Generate New Evaluation” at the bottom of the screen.
   
   
9. Click the radio button next to Program
   
   
10. Click on the Generate Request button.

All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class.