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Effective 5/7/2018 Grand Canyon University University Policy Handbook 2019 -2020 Fall 2019 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 2 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Universi ty Policy Hand book Versio n Record The following is a record of the major changes made to the Grand Canyon University Policy Handbook. This is not a comprehens ive itemization of all of the changes made in this revision cycle, but rather an overview of the more significant updates in corporated into the current version of the handbook. Version Updated Changes Made 1 8/26/19 • Initial Update to Fall 2019 • Updated Contact Information 2 9/2/19 • Updated Master Programmatic Progression Requirements 3 9/16/19 • Updated Baccalaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements • Updated Baccalaureate Programmatic Admission Requirements • Updated General Academic Regulations • Updated Non -Degree Programmatic Admission Requirements • Updated Grade Point Average Progression • Updated Code of Conduct and Academic Standards 4 9/23/19 • Updated General Academic Regulations • Updated Non -Degree Program Admission Requirements • Updated Sanctions for Conduct Violations 5 9/30/19 • Updated Bacclaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements • Updated Master Programmatic Progression Requirements 6 11/11/19 • Updated Accreditation and Authorizations • Updated Baccalaureate and Undergraduate Certificate Programmatic Admission Requirements • Updated Doctoral Programmatic Admission Requirements 7 11/18/19 • Updated Master Programmat ic Progression Requirements • Updated Master Graduation Requirements • Updated Doctoral Graduation Requirements • Updated Baccalaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements 8 11/25/19 • Updated Programmatic Progression Requirements • Updated Master Programmatic Progression Requirements R i g h t t o C h a n g e R e q u i r e m e n t s The University reserves the right to make changes of any nature to the calendar, admission requirements, degree requirements, fees, regulations, course offerings, programs, or academic schedules whenev er they are deemed necessary or desirable, including changes or modification of course content, class scheduling, offering patterns, canceling of scheduled classes, or other academic activi ties. The Grand Canyon University Policy Handbook does not establis h a contractual relationship; rather, it sets forth academic and other requirements that students must meet to be granted a degree and, in some circumstances, to continue to be enrolled at the ins titution. While advisors and other Grand Canyon University p ersonnel are available to guide students with respect to the requirements, students ultimately bear the responsibility of following the requirements. Students should view the Academic Catalog for college and program specific information. S t a t e m e n t o f N o n -D i s c r i m i n a t i o n : Grand Canyon University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, s exual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. Title IX regulations require non -discrimination on the basis of sex or gender, which includes unlawful discrimination based on pregnancy and/or disability discrimination based upon complications related to pregnancy. As a religious institution, Grand Canyon University expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to Christian principles, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the values of the University. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX discrimination or the application of Titl e IX harassment policies may be submitted to the Title IX coordinator and/or to the Office of Civil Rights for the United States Department of Education: Title IX Coordinator Shanna Milonas Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs 3300 W Camelback Rd Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 3 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Phoenix, AZ 85017 (602) 639 -6389 [email protected] U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Lyndon Baines Johnson, Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202 -1100 Telephon e: 800 -421 -3481 FAX: 202 -453 -6012; TDD: 800 -877 -8339 [email protected] E u r o p e a n U n i o n ( E U ) – G e n e r a l D a t a P r o t e c t i o n R e g u l a t i o n ( G D P R ) The GDPR is a privacy regulation that provides certain rights and protections to EU natural pe rsons surrounding their personal data and how this organization process es the data. Processing personal data is necessary for all individuals applying to the university. The rights outlined in this policy apply exclusively to EU natural person s. GCU ma y use your personal data to respond to your questions, provide you specific courses, services, projects, programs and/or serv ices you select to satisfy our contractual obligati on to you. Your rights include: The right to be informed of how your EU Persona l Data are being used – this information is set forth in these EU Privacy Provisions and any documents linked to these EU Privacy Provisions • The right of access to your EU Personal Data • The right to have your inaccurate EU Personal Data rectified • The right to have your EU Personal Data erased • The right to restrict the Processing of your EU Personal Data pending its verification or correction • The right to object to the Processing of your EU Personal Data • The right to receive copies of your EU Personal Data • The right to file a complaint with an EU supervisory authority • The right to object to using your EU Personal Data for direct marketing, data mining, or research purposes where the research is not in the public interest Some of these rights are not automati c, and we reserve the right to discuss with you why we might not comply with a request from you to exercise them. If you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your EU Personal Data, please email [email protected] . You may also file a complaint concerning your EU Personal Data Processing with the applicable EU Supervisory Authority. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 4 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Table of Co nte nts University Policy Handbook Version Record ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 2 Right to Change Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 2 Statement of Non -Discrimination: ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 2 European Union (EU) – Ge neral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 3 Table of Contents ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 4 Contact Information ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 7 General Contact Information ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 7 Student Contacts ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 7 Accreditation and Authorizations ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 9 Accreditation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 9 State Authorizations ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 11 About Grand Canyon University ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 14 Vision ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 14 Mission Statement ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 14 Mission Based Student Learning Competenc ies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 14 Historical Sketch ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 17 Board of Trustees ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 18 Contributors ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 19 University Seal ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 19 University Mascot and Colors ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 19 Statement of Principle ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 19 University Calendar ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 20 Traditional Campus Students ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 20 Nontraditional Campus Students (Online, Evening -Satellite, and Evening -Campus) ................................ ................................ ................... 20 Holiday Schedule ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 21 Degrees Offered ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 22 Doctoral Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 22 Professional Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 22 Master Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 23 Graduate Certificates of Completion ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 24 Baccalaureate Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 24 Admission Policies and Application Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 27 Overview ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 27 Baccalaureate Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 27 Baccalaureate Degree and Undergraduate Certificate Programmatic Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ .. 28 Bridge Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 31 Master Degree and Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 32 Master Degree and Graduate Certificate Programmatic Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ....................... 32 Doctoral Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 35 Doctoral Programmatic Admi ssion Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 36 Non -Degree Program Admission Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 36 General Application Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 37 Admission Statuses ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 37 International Student Admission ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 38 General Academic Regulations ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 41 Official Student Communication ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 41 Official Name Change ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 41 Preferred First Name ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 41 Change of Address Notification ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 41 Academic Calendar ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 41 Classification of Students and Courses ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 41 Program of Study, Course Availability, and Cancellation ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 43 Registration Policy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 44 Class Presence ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 44 Class Participation ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................ 46 Grade Point Average (GPA) Progression ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 47 Baccalaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 48 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 5 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. 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Master Programmatic Progression Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 76 Doctoral Programmatic Progression Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 96 Non -Degree Programmatic Progression Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 98 Code of Conduct and Academic Standards ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 98 Internal Review Po licy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 100 Title IX Policy and Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 101 University Appeal Procedures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 110 Textbooks ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 112 Grading System ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 112 Academic Honors ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 114 Special Study Courses ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 114 Official Enrollment Status Change and Withdrawal ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 115 University Official Withdrawal ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 116 Student Records ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 117 Student Access ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 118 Student Driver Waiver ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 123 University Technology Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 123 Programmatic Technology Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 124 Intellectual Property Rights ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 132 Intellectual Property Policy a nd Student Works ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 135 Financial Services ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 138 Payment Policy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 138 Course Tuition Refund ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 139 Institutional Aid (GCU Scholarships and GCU Grants) ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 140 Tuition and Fees ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 142 Federal Financial Aid ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................. 145 Federal Funding Sources ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 148 Federal Loan Programs ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............... 149 Annual and Aggregate Loan Limits ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 150 State Grants for Arizona Residents ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 150 Student Employment ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 150 Evaluation of Transfer Credit ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 152 General Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 152 Foreign Evaluation of Transfer Credits ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 152 Transferring from GCU to another Institution ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 152 Baccalaureat e Transfer Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 152 Transfer Credit Application ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 153 Alternative Transfer Credit Options ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 153 Master Degree Transfer Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 161 Master Degree Programmatic Transfer Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......... 161 Graduate Certificate of Completion Transfer Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 161 Doctoral Degree Transfer Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 161 Graduation Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 162 Designation of Academic Catalog ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. 162 Baccalaureate Graduation Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 162 Baccalaureate Programmatic Graduation Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 164 Master Graduation Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 164 Doctoral Graduation Requirements ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 164 Posthumous Degrees ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 164 Commencement ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 165 Graduation with Academic Recognition ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 165 Academic Services and Resources ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 167 Career Services Department ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 167 The Center for Learning & Advancement ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 167 GCU Library ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 167 Campus Computer Center ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 167 GCU Institutional Review Board ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 167 International Students Office ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 168 Drug -Free Campus and Workplace Policy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 170 Description of Health Risks ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........ 170 Drug and Alcohol Counseling ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 171 Institutional Sanctions ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 171 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 6 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. 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Campus Policies & Other Informatio n ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................. 172 Campus Hours ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 172 Housing and Residence Life Policies ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 172 Immunization Requireme nt................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 173 Community Standards for Ground Campus ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 175 Applicability of the University Policy Handbook as it applies to the Community Standards ................................ ................................ ..... 175 Community Standards ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 175 Student Conduct Process ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 179 Sanctions for Conduct Violations ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 181 Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .......................... 184 Emergency Mental Health Policy ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 184 Glossary ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 186 Appendix A ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 187 Dissertation Milestone Table ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 187 Appendix B ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 189 Military Refund Table ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 189 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 7 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Con tac t Inf o rmatio n G e n e r a l C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n Web Site http://www.gcu.edu/ Main Switchboa rd Phone: 1 -602 -639 -7500 Toll -free: 1 -800 -800 -9776 Main Campus Mailing Address Grand Canyon University PO Box 11097 Phoenix, AZ 85061 -1097 Main Campus Street Address Grand Canyon University – Main Campus 3300 West Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 -3030 GCU Facilities GCU’s Campus Map is a great way to find your way around the GCU campus. The map shows all buildings on campus. As construction continues across the campus, the online map provides students access to the most current information. Utilize the link below to access the GCU main campus map: https://www.gcumedia.com/mediaElement/interactive -campus - map/v3.1 For information about additional locations, utilize the following link: visit https://www.gcu.edu/about - gcu/locations.php . Additional Locations GCU Boswell 10484 W. Thunderbird, Suite 102 Sun City, Arizona 85351 Kyrene School District Office 8700 S. Kyrene Rd. Tempe, Arizona 85284 Mesa Community College 1833 W. Southern Avenue Mesa, Arizona 85202 Pima -Salt River High School 4827 N Country Club Dr Scottsdale, Arizona 85256 S t u d e n t C o n t a c t s Admissions Representatives Responsibility: Assists student s with their initial enrollment into a program of study. Phone: 1 -800 -800 -9776 Campus Operations Responsibility: Provide parking passes for campus students, faculty and staff along with issue campus ID cards Phone: 602 -639 -7739 Canyon Health and Wellness C linic Responsibility: Assists campus students with health needs. Phone: 602 -639 -6215 Fax: 602 -639 -7830 Website: http://www.gcu.edu/Campus -Resources/Health -and - Wellness -Cente r.php Career Services Responsibility: GCU's Career Services team provides students and alumni with the resources, professional knowledge and support they need to successfully transition from academics into purposeful and satisfying employment. Phone: 602 -639-6606 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.gcu.edu/Career -Services.php Center for Learning and Advancement Responsibility: Provides learning resources for students through free face -to-face and online tutoring in writing, math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus), accounting, finance, statistics, APA, as well as workshops in test -taking techniques, reading strategies, time manag ement, study skills, and note -taking techniques. The Center also oversees the First Year Experience (FYE) program, Study Abroad, Peer Mentoring, Lifelong Learning Assessment, and the Honors College. Phone: 1 -602 -639 -8901 Email: [email protected] Website : http://www.gcu.edu/Learning -Resources/Center -for - Learning -and -Advancement.php GCU Bookstore Responsibility : Carries materials required in GCU courses along with University -branded apparel and gifts. Phone: 1 -800 -866 -8917 GCU Library Responsibility: The GCU Library supports the University’s mission, vision, and values by providing quality resources and innovati ve services to support and enrich academic success, scholarship, and lifelong learning . Phone: 602 -639 -6641 or 1 -800 -800 -9776 ext. 639 -6641 Website: http://library.gcu.edu Ask A Librarian : http://library.gcu.edu/AskALibrarian Webinars : http://libguides.gcu.edu/Webinars Tutorials: http://libgu ides.gcu.edu/Tutorials GCU Today Responsibility: Provides the news and events source for Grand Canyon University students, updated daily. Phone: 602 -639 -8011 Email: [email protected] Website: http://news.gcu.edu / http://www.gcu.edu/News.php Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 8 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. International Students Office Responsibility: Assists university students and staff in support of F-1 students during their stay in the United States Phone: 602 -639 -8105 Fax: 602 -343 -3771 E-mail: [email protected] Mail and Copy Center Responsibility: Provide many services to the traditional campus students and staff, which includes mailing out letter and packages along with photocopying services Phone: 602 -639 -7905 Office of Academic Records Responsibility: Tracks student progress to degree completion, evaluates transcripts, and admits students to the University. Phone: 1 -800 -800 -9776 E-mail: [email protected] Office of Residence Life Responsibility: Assists students with campus housing Phone: 602 -639 -6244 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.gcu.edu/Housing/Residence -Life - Information.php Office of Spiritual Life Responsibility: Provides spiritual needs of the campus, coordinates Chapel programming and outreach minis try Phone: 602 -639 -6750 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.gcu.edu/about -gcu/christian -identity -and - heritage.php Office of Student Engagement Responsibility: Assists students with campus clubs, intramurals, Associated Students of GCU, and campus programming. Phone: 602 -639 -7250 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.gcu.edu/Events -and -Activities.php Public Safety Responsibility: Assists students, faculty and staff with issues relating to campus and public safety. Phone: 602 -639 -8100 Websi te: http://www.gcu.edu/Campus -Resources/Public - Safety.php Student Disability Services Responsibility: Assists students with obtaining reasonable accommodations, based on student self -dis closure of disability. Phone: 602 -639 -6342 or 1 -800 -800 -9776 ext. 639 -6342 Email: [email protected] Student Services Counselor s Responsibility: Assists students with planning financial resources needed to fund their education along with planning and maintaining their program of study. Phone: 1 -800 -800 -9776 Technical Support Responsibility: Assists students with technical issues regarding the University systems. Phone: 1 -877 -428 -8447 Email: [email protected] Website: https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en -us Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 9 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Accredi tatio n and Auth orizations A c c r e d i t a t i o n Grand Canyon University holds many accreditations, some college -specific and others program -specific. Accreditation is desirable as it speaks to the quality of the college or university, acknowledged by peer institutions. In choosing a university, parents and students should ensure their university of choice is regionally accredited. Regional accreditation in higher education originated almost a century ago as an American process conferred by a nongovernmen tal agency. It provides quality assurance and ensures ins titutional program improvement. The agency’s expert and trained peers have visited and reviewed Grand Canyon University. During the visit, Grand Canyon University is reviewed from a variety of facets, including: educational activities, administration, fina ncial stability, admissions and student personnel services, resources, student academic achievement, organizational effectiveness, and relationships with outside constituencies. Six regional agencies provide institutional accreditation on a geographical ba sis — Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest, Southern, and Western. While independent of one another, the six regional associations cooperate extensively and recognize on e another's accreditation. The Higher Learning Commission and its prede cessor have accredited Grand Canyon University continually since 1968, obtaining its most recent ten -year reaccreditation in 20 17. The Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education licenses GCU in Arizona. Higher Learning Commission The Higher Le arning Commission accredits Grand Canyon University. The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500 Chicago, Illinois 60604 -1411 Phone: 312 -263 -0456 Toll -free: 800 -621 -7440 http://www.ncahlc.org/ Arizona State Private Post -Secondary Education Grand Canyon University is licensed in Arizona by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education 1740 W. Adams St., Suite 3008 Phoenix, AZ 85007 Phone: 602 -542 -5709 http://azppse.state.az.us Veteran’s Administration Grand Canyon University is approved for the education and training of veterans under the provisions of Title 10 and 38, Unite d States Co de. We accept Chapter 30, 31, 33, 35, and 1606 recipients. Veterans are approved for benefits for numerous programs. For more information regarding using your VA benefits at Grand Canyon University, email VaBene [email protected] . Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Grand Canyon University has applied for and received certification to enroll F nonimmigrant students per the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) under 8 CFR 214.3. The International Students Offi ce has access to SEVIS and may issue Forms I -20, Certificate of Eligibility for Student Status, to prospective students. For more information see the International Students Office website . Other Accreditations/Approvals In addition, the University has obtained the following specialized accreditations and approvals for our core program offering s: Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs, Arizona State Board of Educatio n, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. Colangelo College of Business The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 7007 College Boulevard, Suite 420, Overland Pa rk, KS 66211, 913 -339 -9356, accredits the following programs of the Colangelo College of Business: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Applied Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an Emphasis in Business Intelligence, Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Bachelor of Science in E ntrepreneurial Studies, Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Bachelor of Science in Sp orts Management, Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Accounting, Master of Bu siness Administration with an Emphasis in Finance, Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Health Systems Management, Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Leadership, Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Marketing, M aster of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Project Management, Master of Bu siness Administration with an Emphasis in Strategic Human Resource Management, and Doctor of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Management. The ACBSP requires each school to Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 10 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. submit a periodic Quality Assurance Report that summarizes recent activit y regarding compliance with ACBSP standards . View our most recent ACBSP Quality Assurance Report . View the results of the Undergraduate Business Field Test . Grand Canyon University's Colangelo College of Business is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to offer institut ional recommendations (credentials) for the certification of Bachelor of Science in Business for Secondary Education. College of Education Grand Canyon University's College of Education is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to offer institutional rec ommendations (credentials) for the certification of early childhood, elementary, secondary and special education teachers, as well as administrators. College of Fine Arts and Production Grand Canyon University's College of Fine Arts and Production is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to offer institutional recommendations (credentials) for the certification of Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education, Bachelor of Arts in Music Educati on and Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education. College of Nursing and Health Care Professions The C ommission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by ED and CHEA, assesses the quality and integrity of nursing programs. Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Maste r of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Educat ion, Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Nursing, Master of Science of Nursing with an Emphasis in Nur sing Leadership in Health Care Systems, Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology, Maste r of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Post Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practiti oner with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology, Post Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Doctor of Nursing Practice with an Emphasis in Educational Leadership are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate N ursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org ). Recognized by CHEA, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) assess and recognizes excellence i n athletic training. CAATE ac credits GCU’s Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training program . https://caate.net/ College of Humanities and Social Sciences Grand Canyon University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to offer institutional recommendations (credentials) for the certification of Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education, Bac helor of Arts in English for Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Math for Secondary Ed ucation. The Master of Science in Addiction Counseling program has been approved for accreditation through the National Addiction Stud ies Accreditation Commission (NASAC), 1001 N. Fairfax St. Suite 201, Alexandria, VA 22314 . NASAC accreditation is a new ac creditation body as a result from a combined effort of The International Coalition for Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) and the Assoc iation for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) to create a single higher education addiction studies accreditation. Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Professional Counseling and Master of Science in Christian Counseling are approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as being consistent with the curriculum requirements for LAC or LPC licensure. Grand Canyon University’s Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse is approved by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners as being consistent with the curriculum requirements for LSAT licensure. Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners 1740 West Adams St Phoenix, AZ 85007 http://www.azbbhe.us/ Grand Canyon University has been approved as an Approved School/Program by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs an d Professionals (CCAPP) for the following online programs: Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, Master of Science in Chri stia n Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders and Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Chemical Depend ency and Substance Abuse. These programs are approved until September 30, 2020. California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals 2400 Marconi Avenue, Suite C Sacramento, CA 95821 PO Box 214127 https://www.ccapp.us/ Grand Canyon University has been approved as an Education Provider by the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GA CA) for the Master of Science in Addiction Counseling and Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse programs. These programs are approved until December 31, 201 9. Georgia Addiction Counselors Association 4015 South Cobb Drive, Suite 160 Smyrna, GA 30080 http://gaca.org/ Grand Canyon University has been approved as a pre−certification education program for substance abuse counselors by the Wisc onsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for the following online programs: Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, Master of Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 11 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders and Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphas is in Addiction, Che mical Dependency and Substance Abuse. These programs are approved through August 2021. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 112 Madison, WI 53703 https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/home.aspx Council for Accredi tation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) The College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ (CHSS) will seek program -specific accreditation for the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC), within 6 months of the firs t graduating class. Although program -specific accreditation is a voluntary process, Grand Canyon University (GCU) remains committed to closely follow the recognized standards set forth by local and na tional accreditation associations to safeguard a quality education in the counseling field of study . College of Science, Engineering and Technology Grand Canyon University's College of Science, Engineering and Technology is approved by the Arizona State Board of Education to offer institutional recommendations (credentials) for the certification of Bachelor of Science in Biology for Secondary Education and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry for Secondary Education. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) The College of Science, Engineering and Technology’s may obtain program -specific accreditation for engineering and technology programs for which the College deems accreditation important for future student employment. Accreditation applications can only be sub mitted within 6 months of the first graduating class. Program -specific accreditation is voluntary and will provide degrees earned from the CSET with added value for GCU students. Grand Canyon University remains committed to aligning the engineering and technology programs with accreditation standards and to exceed the high standards set by accrediting bodies to ensure STEM students receive a quality education . Grand Canyon Theological Seminary Grand Canyon Theological Seminary, the embedded seminary of Grand Canyon University, is included wit hin the university’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission. The seminary is also accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of The ological Schools. The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools has a pproved the following degree programs: • Master of Divinity • Master of Arts in Christian Leadership • Master of Arts in Christian Ministry • Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry • Master of Arts in Urban Ministry The Commission contact information is: The Co mmission on Accrediting of the ATS 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Phone: 412.788.6505 Fax: 412.788.6510 www.ats.edu Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate athletics function under the guidelines of the Natio nal Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, 700 W. Washington Street, P.O. Box 6222, Indianapolis, IN 46202, regarding eligibility to participate in intercollegiate sports. In the 2013 -14 season, Grand Canyon University began the process of recl assifying from Division II to Division I as a member of the Western Athletic Conference. S t a t e A u t h o r i z a t i o n s State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) Participant Grand Canyon University is an institutional participant in the State Authorization R eciprocity Agreement (SARA) initiative. SARA is an agreement among member states, districts and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate offeri ng of postsecondary distance education courses and programs. It is intended to m ake it easier for students to take online courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another state. SARA is overseen by a National Council and administered by four regional e ducation compacts. For more information and a list of member states, p lease visit http://nc -sara.org/ . California Resident Students Rights and Responsibilities Related to the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) The State of California established the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) to relieve or mitigate economic loss suffered by a student in an educational program at a qualifying institution, who is or was a California resident while enrolled, or was enroll ed in a residency program, if the student enrolled in the institution, prepaid tuition, and suffered an economic loss. Unless relieved of the obligation to do so, you must Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 12 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. pay the state -imposed assessment for the STRF, or it must be paid on your behalf, if you are a student in an educational program, who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a residency program, and prepay all or part of your tuition . You are not eligible for protection from the STRF and you are not required to pay the STRF assessment, if you are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program . It is important that you keep copies of your enrollment agreement, financial aid documents, receipts, or any other informatio n that documents the amount paid to t he school. Questions regarding the STRF may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833, (916) 431 -6959 or (888) 370 -7589 . To be eligible for STRF, you must be a California residen t or are enrolled in a residency program, prepaid tuition, paid or deemed to have paid the STRF assessment, and suffered an economic loss as a result of any of the following : 1. The institution, a location of the institution, or an educational program offered by the institution was closed or discontinued, and you did not choose to participate in a teach -out plan approved by the Bureau or did not complete a chosen teach -out plan approved by the Bureau . 2. You were enrolled at an institution or a location of the in stitution within the 120 day period before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, or were enrolled in an educational program within the 120 day period before the program was discontinued . 3. You were enrolled at an institution or a loc ation of the institution more than 120 days before the closure of the institution or location of the institution, in an educational program offered by the institution as to which the Bureau determined there was a significant d ecline in the quality or value of the program more than 120 days before closure . 4. The institution has been ordered to pay a refund by the Bureau but has failed to do so . 5. The institution has failed to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federal student loan program as required by law, or has failed to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the institution in excess of tuition and other costs . 6. You have been awarded restitution, a refund, or other monetary award by an arbitrator or court, based on a violation of this chapter by an institu tion or representative of an institution, but have been unable to collect the award from the institution . 7. You sought legal counsel that resulted in the cancellation of one or more of your student loans and have an invoice for servi ces rendered and evidence of the cancellation of the student loan or loans . To qualify for STRF reimbursement, the application must be received within four (4) years from the date of the action or even t that made the student eligible for recovery from STRF . A student whose loan is revived by a loan holder or debt collector after a period of noncollection may, at any time, file a written application for recovery from STRF for the debt that would have otherwise been eligible for recovery. If it has been more than four (4) y ears since the action or event that made the student eligible, the student must have filed a written application for recovery within the ori ginal four (4) year period, unless the period has been extended by another act of law . However, no claim can be paid to any st udent without a social security number or a taxpayer identification number . Iowa Students seeking an Iowa license are advised that successful completion of Grand Canyon University’s programs of educator pre paration do not qualify you for initial educator l icensure by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. Candidates seeking licensure in the state of Iowa must first be licensed/certified as educators in Arizona. Grand Canyon University will assist you in understanding the licens ure requirements of the Ariz ona Department of Education prior to completion of your educational preparation program. Arizona Department of Education can be contacted at 800 -352 -4558 or http://www.azed.gov/ . Candidates seeking subsequent licensure from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners must contact that Board (515 -281 -5849; http://www.boee.iowa.gov/ ) for licensure requirements in Iowa. Nevada Grand Canyon University holds a License to Operate Private Postsecondary Experiential Courses granted by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education. Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education 8778 South Maryland Parkway Suite 115 Las Vegas, Nevada 89123 Phone: (702) 486 -7330 http://cpe.nv.gov/ Pennsylvan ia Teacher education programs have not been reviewed or approved by Pennsylvania. Candidates will have to apply for certificatio n and meet requirements for certification as out -of-state candidates. Residents of Pennsylvania should direct questions, complaints, or concerns to: Pennsylvania Department of Education http://www.education.pa.gov/Postsecondary -Adult/Colle ge%20and%20Career%20Education/Pages/Students -Complaints.aspx#tab -1 Pennsylvania Department of Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education 333 Market Street, 12th Fl | Harrisburg, PA 17126 -0333 431 Charmany Drive, Suite 102 Madison, WI 53719 Utah Utah Di vision of Occupational and Professional Licensing Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 13 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. The following programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions have satisfied the requirements for clinical pla cement of nursing students by programs located outside of the state of Utah: Bac helor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN), Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health, Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis Health Informatics, Master of Scienc e in Nursing with an Emphasis Leadership in Health Care Systems, Mast er of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education, Post - Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Certificate, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice w ith an Emphasis in Educational Leadership. State of Utah Depa rtment of Commerce Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing 60 East 300 South • P.O. Box 146741 , Salt Lake City, UT 84114 -6741 Washington Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission Grand Canyon University is approved by the Wash ington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission to conduct practice experiences in the state of Washington for RN -BSN, MSN/Health Informatics, MSN/Nurse Educator, MSN/Nurse Leadership in Health Care Systems, MSN/Public Health and Post graduate certi ficate in Nursing Education. For more information go to the following link: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/NursingCommission/NursingPrograms.aspx Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Grand Canyon University has been approved as a pre−certification education program for substance abuse counselors by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for the following online programs: Master of Science in Addiction Counseling, Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders and Bachelor of Science in Counseling with an Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse. These programs are approved through August 2021. Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 1400 East Washington Avenue Room 112 Madison, WI 5 3703 https://dsps.wi.gov/pages/home.aspx Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 14 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. About Gran d Canyon U niversi ty V i s i o n Grand Canyon University is a premier Christian University educating people to lead and serve. M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values -based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage. M i s s i o n B a s e d S t u d e n t L e a r n i n g C o m p e t e n c i e s Tied to the mission stat ement of GCU are mission -based competencies that faculty and administration believe are imperative for students to learn. GCU strives to ensure students who progress through their program at different times exit the program with the same fo undational knowl edge and demonstrable skills, and that graduates bring commensurate knowledge and practical skills to the workforce. Consiste nt competencies and objectives, regardless of the modality, are the foundation of every program design. All GCU courses provide fou ndational knowledge and then apply or synthesize the learning. Thus, all graduates of the same program will have developed comparable s kill sets . Mission -based Bachelor’s Competencies Domains Competencies Leadership Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the reality of the world, examine the consequences of choice, and provide unselfishly to help others meet their highest potential . • Graduates of the b achelor ’s program will be able to apply leadership models and demonstrate the capacity for leadership. • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to develop a clear vision that informs, inspires, and motivates others to achieve goals . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to determine various leadership styles and rationale for differences . Communication Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to develop and apply intrapersonal and professional communication behaviors e ssential to servant leadership and rooted in Christian ethical belief . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to recognize the power, ethical ramifications, and consequences of communication style as it relates to personal and professional succes s in a diverse society. • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to design and disseminate compelling messages that create understanding and desired results using a variety of traditional and innovative modalities. Global Citizenship Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to apply empathy, identify ethnocentrism, and defend the reality that people are different with different perspectives on history, religion, value -systems, and many other aspects of life and livi ng. • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to develop long - term relationships across cultures through effective communication . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to perform service initiatives from a tradition of servant leadership in an effort to foster positive interpersonal relationships and a dynamic global community . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to apply the necessary skills to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds . Critical Th inking Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to show clarity and logic in thought by asking questions and pursuing knowledge to avoid delusion and blind acceptance of ideas, to reduce vulnerability, and to work to find sol utions rather than dwell on problems . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to use personal skill sets of critical thinking, risk assessment, decision -making, analytical skills, and creativity that promote effective judgment and actions . • Graduat es of the bachelor ’s program will be able to apply social judgment skills and knowledge gained through gathering, sorting, analyzing, applying, and evaluating information to solve problems in applied learning settings . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to make informed decisions based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 15 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Domains Competencies Christian Heritage Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to identify and express aspects of a Christian heritage which affect their relationships with others and the community, as well as their decision -making processes . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to articulate an awareness of a Christian heritage and its effects on Western society . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to identify and comprehend the moral and ethical foundations of Judeo -Christian thought, and analyze situations and problems from this basis . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to demonstrate the ability to ma ke values -based decisions from the perspective of a Christian heritage . Technology Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s bachelor’s program will be able to demonstrate efficient and effective use of technological tools . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to retrieve, organize, assess, process, and safely secure information . • Graduates of the bachelor ’s program will be able to demonstrate proficiency and adaptability in commonly accepted applications and devices . • Graduates of the bache lor ’s program will be able to demonstrate competence in mediated communication, connect globally to present an “e -self” that is sensitive to audience and context, and analyze and interpret visual rhetoric . Mission -based Master’s Competencies Domains Compe tencies Leadership Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s program will be able to establish effective leadership by being grounded in the reality of the world, accepting the consequences of choice, and striving unselfishly to help others meet their highest potential . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to u tilize responsible leadership through the application of leadership models. • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to i ntegrate leadership skills that inform, inspire, and motivate others to achieve their goals . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to s elect effective leadership styles appropriate to the situation . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to i mprove their leadership by applying initiative, p olitical sensitivity, self - discipline, and perseverance . Communication Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s program will be able to identify and cultivate interpersonal and professional communication behaviors essential to servant leadership a nd rooted in Christian ethical belief . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to o perate in a pluralistic society developing authentic relationships and contributing to their discipline, while serving and promoting community . • Graduates of the maste r’s program will be able to f ormulate clear and compelling arguments, rationally constructed, prefaced by critical analysis, and composed with a conscious awareness of the power, ethical ramifications, and consequences of communication style . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to d esign and execute clear communication, which creates understanding and achieves desired results through a variety of communication modalities . Global Citizenship Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s progr am will be able to propose empathy, refute ethnocentrism, and champion the reality that people are different with different perspectives on history, religion, value -systems, and many other aspects of life and living . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to g uide and manage global organizations, applying business knowledge within cross -cultural contexts . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to s upport a global mindset that is sensitive to cultural differences and tolerant of differing perspectives, practices, and values . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to v alue cultural diversity in order to build more innovative and competitive organizations . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to c onstruct responsible plans and decisions that balance the creation of economic wealth with the promotion of human welfare worldwide . 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Domains Compe tencies Critical Thinking Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s program will be able to champion clarity and logic in thought by asking questions and pursuing knowledge to avoid delusion and blind acceptance of ideas, to reduce vulnerability, and to work to find solutions rather than dwell on problems . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to e valuate and synthesize personal skill sets of critical thinking, risk assessment, decision -making, analytical skills, and creativity to promote effective judgment and actions . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to u tilize social judgment skills and research through gathering, sorting, anal yzing, applying, and evaluating information to solve problems . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to e valuate information based on historical, current, reliable, and valid information and to utilize applications of research to impact decision -making . Values & Ethics Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s program will be able to model and communicate the values and ethics formulated within the context of a global perspective by critically integrating them into their decision -making . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to d emonstrate cultural competence by synthesizing a variety of views and perspectives on values and ethics . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to i ntegrate course work, professional life, life exper ience, and educational experience into a coherent values -based worldview . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to i nvestigate the historical foundations of critical thought through the context of values and ethics to find meaning, construct know ledge, and deconstruct faulty thinking . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to d emonstrate the ability to communicate and model a holistic ethical system . Technology Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s master’s program will demonstrate the use of technological tools as well as efficient and effective use of the tools themselves, including retrieving, organizing, and assessing information; securing information; and analyzing information as the basis for evidence -driven action . • Graduates of t he master’s program will be able to j udge the quality of information to determine how it can be best used for problem solving, through development and application of data models, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify and project patterns and trend s. • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to d evelop proficiency in practices that assure the confidentiality, quality, and continuing existence of information . • Graduates of the master’s program will be able to d emonstrate efficiency in strategies, which will ensure efficient and effective analysis and use of information . Mission -based Doctoral Competencies Domains Competencies Leadership Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will be able to achieve effective leadersh ip in their organization and discipline by making discoveries, contributing knowledge founded and rooted in proven theory through research, and making effective use of leadership to manage change . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to a ct as leaders in their discipline through the active application of knowledge in an intelligent and effective way to lead and construct an inventive, original, and creative vision. • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to e mploy meta - thinking and self -evaluation to assess their current leadership style and leadership potential in order to develop clarity of vision, purpose, and action in the leading of self and others . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to u tilize compelling leadership styles and models to manage change, exercise influence, empower others, create interest, motivate followers, and have a greater impact in their field of study . Communication Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will be able to communicate e ffectively the results of their research in an academic environment, demonstrate a strong link between behaviors, beliefs and ethical values, and be good stewards of their words . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to c ombine effective oral and written communication to disseminate clear and compelling research to the academic community though multiple modalities in a way that promotes excellence in their discipline . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to d esign and execute succinct syn thesis of ideas and data while guiding followers through skilled use of verbal imagery, active listening skill, and audience assessment . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 17 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Domains Competencies Global Citizenship Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will be able to build practices and a cul ture which honor diversity, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, engage in globally focused leadership, and value international perspectives . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to a pply and analyze cultural implications rooted in diverse ethical a nd global systems to transcend geographical and cultural paradigms, allowing them to think in interconnected and important ways that expand beyond the organization’s boundaries and into the global community . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able t o b ecome participants in the global academic community, view their scholarly area from a global perspective, approach scholarly activity from a global mindset, and pursue research beyond the academic traditions of a single culture . Critical Thinking Gra duates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will be able to understand the history of ideas, employ empirical examples in order to provide relevance and validity to ideas, and judge their capacity to act based upon various scales of intelligence t o create change . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to u se critical thinking skills to sustain research and analysis for the purpose of attaining new cognitive processes, critique opinions and assumptions using intellectual reasoning free of eg ocentrism, and research patterns and relationships in order to promote change . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to c reate new knowledge through critical thinking by combining and integrating different opinions to further understanding in thei r field . Values & Ethics Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will be able to model and communicate at the organizational level the values and ethics formulated within the context of a global perspective by critically integrating into their decision -making and other professional actions as leaders those values and ethics . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to i ntegrate a multiplicity of views and perspectives to develop cultural competence through values and ethics, while ha ving the capacity to understand and synthesize other worldviews into their actions. • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to f ormulate leadership strategies through the context of the highest ethical standards to inform behavior. • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to e ffect change and align belief systems in their respective organizations relative to the highest values and ethical standards . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to i nvestigate the historical foundations of cr itical thought through the context of values and ethics to find meaning, construct knowledge, and deconstruct faulty thinking. Technology Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s doctoral program will demonstrate the leadership practices that guide the use of technological tools as well as efficient and effective use of the tools themselves, including retrieving, organizing, and assessing information; securing information; and analyzing information as the basis for evidence -driven action . • Graduates of the d octoral program will be able to d irect the formulation of policies and implementation strategies for efficient and effective retrieval and organization of information. • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to j udge the quality of information to determine how it can be best used for organizational problem solving, through development and application of data models, both quantitative and qualitative, to identify and project patterns and trends . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to d evelop and implement at the organizational level practices that assure the confidentiality, quality, and continuing existence of information . • Graduates of the doctoral program will be able to d emonstrate leadership dedicated to evidence -driven action by for mulating policies and implement strategies at the organizational level which will ensure efficient and effective analysis and use of information . H i s t o r i c a l S k e t c h Grand Canyon College was chartered on August 1, 1949, with 16 faculty and approximately 100 students, many of them veterans. In 1951 the College put up its first permanent buildings on a 90 -acre tract in west Phoenix. Grand Canyon College was fully accredited in 1968 by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602 -2504, 312 -263 -0456, 800 -621 - 7440. Established as a Baptist -affiliated institution with a strong emphasis on religious studies, the school initially focused on offering bachelor’s degree programs in education. Over the years, the school expanded its curricula to include programs in the sciences, nursing, business, music, and arts, and developed a strong reputation for producing some of the most effective teachers, nurses, health care profession als and fine -arts students in the Southwest. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 18 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. During planning for the change in institutional organization and status from Grand Canyon College to Grand Canyon University, the institution identified several landmark events that had been and would be pivotal during this transition. These inc luded, but were not limited to, the organization of programs and departments into multiple colleges, the offering of graduate degree programs, the format ion of the Grand Canyon University Foundation, and the generosity of several individuals who pledged or gave unrestricted gifts valued at one million dollars or more to launch the University into the next decade and century. In May of 1984, the College trustees voted to prepare for transition to University status on the school’s 40th anniversary in 1989. An other landmark event occurred at the turn of the century that moved the University away from being owned and operated by the Arizona Southern Baptist Convention to being self -owned by the Board of Trustees. By the early 2000's, though, GCU was struggling w ith maintaining its operations in light of dwindling financial support. In September 2003, the University was at a critical juncture, teetering on the verge of insolvency and facing the prospect of bankruptcy with a limited student body. In early 2004, a small group of investors acquired the University and undertook a mission to salvage GCU by focusing primarily on offering online programs to working adults. With an improving financial structure, but a languishing student body and campus , the University recruited a new leadership team in 2008 to envision a future for GCU that centered around a hybrid campus strategy that combined a thriving, traditional student body with a growing nontraditional student body focused primarily on working adults studying at the graduate level. To generate the additional capital necessary to improve its online campus infrastructure and begin the expan sion of its ground, traditional campus, the University completed an initial public offering in 2008. The University began to i mplement its vision in earnest by making significant investments in its campus. The University began to see a transformation in the quality and growth of its traditional student body which grew from less than 1,000 students attending i ts campus in 2009 to approximately 19,000 students in fall 2017, with an incoming GPA of approximately 3.5. GCU’s nontraditional student body als o made tremendous strides during this time as well, growing from approximately 22,000 students at the beginning of 2009 to appr oxi mately 70,000 students at the end of 2017, with greater than 50% studying in graduate programs. Almost 70% of the University’s trad itional students are studying in rigorous science, technology, engineering, math and business programs and the University ex pects to see its overall traditional student body expand to approximately 25,000 students by 2025. In total, since 2009, the University has invested over one billion dollars in facilities and technology infrastructure. The University continues to invest in full -time faculty teaching both traditional and nontraditional students, improved technology infrastructure and programmatic expansion in high -growth, high -demand areas such as engineering, computer science, and information technology. Importantly, th e University has been able to self -fund these investments with only nominal increases in tuition for nontraditional students while freezing tuition for traditional students for 10 straight years. GCU’s unique history and recent transformation are distinc tive in higher education today as no other university in the country has seen such dramatic change. This is further evidenced in 2018 when GCU transitioned back to a non -profit institution. This decision provided faculty and students equitable opportunitie s to participate in academic and co -curricular opportunities with peer -institutions, to operate a philanthropic foundation and provide grant writing and research opportunities for faculty and students, to invest in educatio nal infrastructure allowing the U niversity to continue offering tuition at levels that make private higher education affordable to all socio -economic classes of Americans, to provide employment and career growth opportunities for faculty and staff, and continue to invest in the communi ties the University serves. This transition also allowed student -athletes to participate in governance opportunities afforded by the NCAA . B o a r d o f T r u s t e e s Will Gonzalez , Chairman City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office M.S, Grand Canyon University; J.D., Thurgood Marshall School of Law Don Andorfer Previous Grand Canyon University Interim President, Spring 2006 B.S., M.A., Ball State University Peggy J. Chase President and CEO, Terros Health B.S.W., Arizona State University Dr. Lupita Ley Hightower Supe rintendent, Tolleson Elementary School District No. 17 B.S., University of Arizona; MEd, EdD, Arizona State University Marion Kelly Director Community Affairs, Mayo Clinic B.A., Kentucky State University; B.A., University of Kentucky Dr. Fred Miller Medi cal Director, Bridgeway Health Solutions M.S., PhD, Howard University; CMD, University of Medicine & Dentistry Dr. Jim Rice Retired Superintendent of the Alhambra Elementary School District B.S., Grand Canyon University; MEd, EdD, Arizona State University Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 19 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. C o n t r i b u t o r s • Dave Brazell Stadium: David and Mildred Brazell • The Cooke Health Center: Alumni Association • Ethington Memorial Theatre: Peter and Anna Ethington • Fleming Classroom Building and Library: Mr. and Mrs. William Fleming • College of Nursing and Health Care Professions: Samaritan Foundation • Tim Salmon Baseball Clubhouse: Tim and Marci Salmon • Smith Arts Complex: C. J. and Thelma Smith • Smithey -Parker Building: Jerry and Sarah Smithey along with Bill and Joyce Parker • Tell Science Building: Mr. and Mr s. Andrew P. Tell • Williams Building: Dr. Bill and Shirley Williams • Hegel Hall: Dr. Joni Hegel U n i v e r s i t y S e a l When the Grand Canyon College seal was adopted in 1950, two of its major components were the cross and the cactus. The saguaro cactus rises from its desert setting to signify the intellectual opportunity for Grand Canyon University students, counteracting the arid mental state of uneducated man. The cross stands prominently on the horizon as a guide for spiritual enlightenment. Between the outer ci rcle representing the earth and the inner circle representing the wheel of progress, the name of the University and its location are inscribed. The use of the seal is permitted only with approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the University. U n i v e r s i t y M a s c o t a n d C o l o r s The University mascot is the antelope. Antelope are native to the region surrounding Prescott, Arizona, near the college’s first campus. The mascot reminds us of our heritage and humble beginnings. School colors are purple, black, and w hite. Students, employees, or contractors of the University shall not use the Grand Canyon University name, logo, or mascot in connection with any commercial venture without written approval of the Chief Executive Officer. S t a t e m e n t o f P r i n c i p l e The words of the Alma Mater summarize the attitude and spirit of Grand Canyon University: Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 20 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Universi ty Calendar T r a d i t i o n a l C a m p u s S t u d e n t s Fall: 8/26/2019 – 12/15/2019 Instruction/Grade Calendars (15-Week Classes ) Move in Date ................................ .................. August 19 -23, 2019 Instruction begins ................................ ................. August 26, 2019 Labor Day ................................ ........................ September 2, 2019 Veteran's Day ................................ ................. November 11, 2019 *Final Drop Date ................................ ............ November 17, 2019 Thanksgiving ................................ .................. November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Break ....... November 25, 2019 - December 1, 2019 Face -to-Face Instruc tion Ends ......................... December 11, 2019 Living Areas Closed for Christmas ..... 3 p.m., December 12, 2019 Traditional Campus Commencment .... 2 p.m., December 13, 2019 Move out Date for Fall -only Students ................................ ............ Non -Graduates ............ 3 p.m., December 12, 2019 Graduates .................... 3 p.m., December 14, 2019 End of Term ................................ .................... December 15, 2019 Final Course Grades Due ................................ December 22, 2019 Christmas Eve/Day ................................ ..... December 24 -25, 2019 Christmas Break ................. December 16, 2019 - January 5, 2020 See Policy Handbook Refund Policy ..................... Variable Dates Winter Traditional Campus Commencement * Traditional Campus Commencement Friday , December 13, 20 19 By College ............................. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spring: 1/6/2020 – 4/26/2020 Instruction/Grade Calendars (15-Week Classes ) Move in Date ................................ ..................... January 4 -5, 2020 Instruction begins ................................ .................. January 6, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day ................................ . January 20, 2020 President's Day ................................ .................. February 17, 2020 Spring Break ................................ ................... March 16 -22, 2020 Face -to-Face Instruction Ends ................................ . April 22, 2020 Move out Date ................................ ................................ ................ Non -Graduates .................... 3 p.m., April 23, 2020 Graduates ............................ 3 p.m., April 24, 2020 Final Course Grades Due ................................ ........... May 3, 2020 Summer Break ................................ . April 27, 2020 - May 3, 2020 See Policy Handbook Refund Policy ..................... Variable Dates Spring Traditional Campus Commencemen t* Traditional Campus Commencement .................... April 24, 2020 By College ................. 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Summer: 5/4/2020 – 8/16/2020 Instruction/Grade Calendars (15-Week Classes ) Instruction begins ................................ ....................... May 4, 2020 Move in Date ................................ .............................. May 4, 2020 Memorial D ay ................................ .......................... May 25, 2020 Session A ................................ .......... May 4, 2020 - June 21, 2020 Independence Day ................................ ...................... July 4, 2020 *Final Drop Date ................................ ...................... July 19, 2020 Session B ................................ ...... June 22, 2020 - August 9, 2020 Face -to-face Instruction ends ............................... August 12, 2020 End of Term ................................ ......................... August 16, 2020 Fall Break ................................ ....................... August 17 -23, 2020 Final Course Grades Due ......................... 7 a.m., August 23, 2020 Summer Residents Move to Fall Housing .............................. TBD Move out Date for Non -Fall Residents ................................ ........... Non -Graduates ................................ ............... TBD Graduates ................................ ....................... TBD See Policy Handbook Refund Policy ..................... Variable Dates N o n t r a d i t i o n a l C a m p u s S t u d e n t s ( O n l i n e , E v e n i n g -S a t e l l i t e , a n d E v e n i n g -C a m p u s ) Please note that online, onsite and offsite cohort students have classes that begin frequently. Therefore, students are encouraged to contact their University Counselor or Student Services Counselor for more information on class starts. Fall Online College Commencement * Online College Commencement .................. October 17 -18, 2019 By College ................. 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Spring Online College Commencement * Online College Commencement ..... April 30, 2020 - May 1, 2020 By Col lege ................. 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. *For courses shorter than 15 weeks, please refer to the course drop policy in the Policy Handbook ................................ ... Variable Dates Dates and times of commencement ceremonies may be subject to change. 2019 Online Christmas Break Schedule Undergraduates .................. December 23, 2019 - January 5, 2020 Graduates ........................... December 19, 2019 - January 1, 2020 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 21 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. H o l i d a y S c h e d u l e Holiday Campus Offices Closed Evening Clas ses do not Meet Online Classes Meet Traditional students on campus do not meet New Year's Day 1/1/ 20 X X X X Martin Luther King Day 1/2 0/20 X X X X President's Day 2/1 7/20 X X X X Good Friday 4/1 0/20 X X X X Memorial Day 5/27/19 X X X X Independence Day 7/4/19 X X X X Labor Day 9/2/19 X X X X Veteran's Day Observed 11/1 1/19 X X X Thanksgiving and the following Friday 11/28 -11/29 /19 X X X X Christmas Day 12/25/1 9 X X X X Online Note: Online students are encouraged to submit work early if an assignment due date falls directly o n a holiday. Students are still responsible for timely submission of work . Evening Classes Note: Classes with scheduled meeting days of the listed holidays will not meet in -person the week of the holiday. During that wee k, faculty members and students will participate in the online classroom, following the online participation requirements including posting substantively throughout the week. Evening Classes and Traditional Students Note: In observa tion of holidays that fall on weekend days, classes do not meet on the Friday before a Saturday holiday, or the Monday after a Sunday holiday. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 22 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Degrees Off ered The University offers curricula leading to the degrees of Doctor of Business Administration, Doc tor of Education, Doctor of Nursing Practice , Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Divinity, Master of Education, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts, a nd Bachelor of Science, as well as offering graduate and undergraduate certificates. Please refer to the university website ( www.gcu.edu ) for the locations/modalities in for each program. Students should be advised that s ome degree programs at GCU have competitive admissions or require college -specific admission requirements beyond the University level admission requirements. If a program is offered on campus and online, the courses within the program are the same regardle ss of modality. D o c t o r a l P r o g r a m s Doctor of Business Administration The Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) is designed for those who desire a deeper understanding of business theory and its application to their area of professional interest. Gr and Canyon University offers the following emphases for this degree: • Data Analytics • Management • Marketing Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership program is delivered through a combination of online courses and face -to-face residencies. Aspects of the program’s curriculum and instruction are shared by the College of Education, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Care Professions, College of Theology and the Colangelo College of Business, meeting the needs of master’s -prepared professionals seeking a terminal degree in leadership. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphases for this degree: • Behavioral Health • Christian Ministry • Health Care Administration • Higher Education Leadership • K-12 Leadership • Organizational Development • Special Education Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning with an Emp hasis in Adult Learning The Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning program develops educators capable of generating new knowledge and responsibly applying knowledge to achieve educational outcomes as well as mentoring, coaching, and collaborating fr om the perspective of the Christian worldview. Students will study the major bodies of literature in educational theory and philosophy, will reflect critically on existing theory, will identify appropriate applications of theory, and will conceptualize phi losophy from its theoretic foundation. Students will develop academic and research expertise through the study of research methodology.

The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphasis for this degree: • Adult Learning Doctor of Nursing Practice The Doctor Nursing Practice Degree (DNP) encompasses a mixture of didactic courses and mentored practicum experiences.

Each course allows for the demonstration and achievement of programmatic competencies and objectives through real -world health care syste ms application. The curriculum and instruction meet the needs of master’s -prepared nurses seeking a terminal - practice degree. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphasis for this degree: • Educational Leadership Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Ed ucation and Supervision The doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision is intended to prepare graduates to work as counselor educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners in academic and clinical settings. The standards for this prog ram are intended to accommodate the unique strengths of students seeking to enhance their leadership and counseling skills. Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in General Psychology program offers a broad array of c ourses that increase the understanding of human actions in the past and present. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphases for this degree: • Cognition and Instruction • Industrial and Organizational Psychology • Integrating Technology, Learning and Psychology • Performance Psychology Education Specialist The Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in K -12 Leadership program develops and enhances the learner’s ability to grasp, process, and apply doctoral -level constructs that positions them for organizational go vernance, capacity building, and vision casting. P r o f e s s i o n a l P r o g r a m s Post -Master of Arts in Theology: Introductory Biblical Languages Certificate The Post -Master of Arts in Theology Certificate provides experienced professionals with fundamental understandings and skills that prepare them to properly interpret and communicate the biblical text for the sake of ministry within a local church.

Grand Ca nyon University offers the following emphasis for this degree: • Introductory Biblical Languages Post -Master of Science in Counseling • Addiction Counseling • Childhood and Adolescence Disorders • Marriage and Family Therapy • Trauma Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 23 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Post -Master of Science in Nursi ng Certificates The Post -Master of Science in Nursing Certificates prepare experienced registered nurses to provide competent advanced practice nursing care through an evidence -based program of study. Grand Canyon University offers the following emphases for this degree: • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology • Family Nurse Practitioner Cert • Nursing Education Certificate M a s t e r P r o g r a m s Bridge to Doctor of Philosophy • Counselor Education and Supervision Master of A rts The Master of Arts is granted to those students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution and are seeking a Master of Arts degree. • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Christian Leadership • Christian Ministry • Communication o Emphasis in Education • Curriculum and Instruction • English o Emphasis in Education • History o Emphasis in Education • Reading o Emphasis in Elementary Education o Emphasis in Secondary Education • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages • Urban Ministry • Youth and F amily Ministry Master of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration is designed for those students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution. • Emphases in: o Accounting o Cybersecurity o Finan ce o Health Systems Management o Leadership o Marketing o Project Management o Sports Business o Strategic Human Resource Management Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Leadership The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Leadership is designed for those students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution. Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing The Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing is designed for those students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution. Master of Divinity The Master of Divinity is the standard degree for professional ministry preparation and is designed for students who intend to serve in local churches, Christian organizations, and other ministerial roles. The Master of Divinity program offers comprehensiv e biblical and theological knowledge while developing skills necessary for effective Christian ministry. This degree features a foundational, pastorally oriented program of study that emphasizes the centrality of the gospel, the significance of the church, and the pressing need to advance the Kingdom of God through missions. Master of Education The Master of Education degree is designed for students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution and may be seek ing certification at the elementary or secondary level. An advanced Program of Study is included in that preparation or can be obtained after certification requirements are completed. This degree is available in the following specialized areas: • Early Child hood Education*¢ • Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education*¢ • Educational Administration • Educational Leadership • Elementary Education*¢ • School Counseling • Secondary Education*¢ o Emphasis in Humanities* o Emphasis in Humanities¢ o Emphasis in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics* o Emphasis in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics¢ • Secondary Humanities Education • Secondary STEM Education • Special Education*¢ * Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure ¢ Initial Program – Does Not Lead to Initial Teacher Licensure Master of Public Administration The Master of Public Administration is designed for those students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution. • Emphases in: o Gov ernment and Policy o Health Care Management Master of Public Health The Master of Public Health is designed for those students who have previously completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution. 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Master of Science The Master of Science is granted to those students who have completed a bachelor’s degree at an accredited, GCU -approved institution and are seeking a Master of Science degree. • Accounting • Addiction Counseling • Biology o Emphasis in Education • Business Analytic s • Chemistry o Emphasis in Education • Christian Counseling o Emphasis in Substance Use and Addiction Disorders • Clinical Mental Health Counseling o Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders o Emphasis in Christian Counseling o Emphasis in Marriage and Family Ther apy o Emphasis in Trauma • Criminal Justice o Emphasis in Law Enforcement o Emphasis in Legal Studies • Cybersecurity • Health Care Administration • Health Informatics • Information Technology Management • Instructional Technology • Leadership o Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership o Emphasis in Homeland Security and Emergency Management • Mathematics o Emphasis in Education • Mental Health and Wellness o Emphasis in Christian Ministry o Emphasis in Community Mental Health Administr ation o Emphasis in Family Dynamics o Emphasis in Grief and Bereavement o Emphasis in Prevention • Nursing o Emphasis in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult Gerontology o Emphasis in Family Nurse Practitioner o Emphasis in Health Informatics o Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems o Emphasis in Nursing Education o Emphasis in Public Health Nursing • Organizational Leadership and Entrepreneurship • Professional Counseling • Psychology o Emphasis in Forensic Psychology o Emphasis in General Psychology o Emphasis in GeroPsychology o Emphasis in Health Psychology o Emphasis in Human Factors Psychology o Emphasis in Industrial and Organizational Psychology o Emphasis in Life Coaching • Sociology o Emphasis in Education Master of Social Work G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e s o f C o m p l e t i o n Graduate certificates of completion are designed for working professionals who hold a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree.

These programs provide the opportunity for students to gain credits in master’s -level coursework without having to enroll in and comp lete a graduate program of study. Coursework is designed to give students advanced knowledge and skills in a particular area of study that is pertinent to their career and life goals. • Biblical Foundations • Christian Counseling • Christian Theology • Forensic Ps ychology • GeroPsychology • Health Psychology • Human Factors Psychology • Industrial and Organizational Psychology • Life Coaching • Mental Health and Wellness o Community Mental Health Administration • Ministry Education • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages B a c c a l a u r e a t e P r o g r a m s Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree is granted to majors who complete all requirements in one the following areas: • Advertising and Graphic Design • Christian Studies o Emphasis in Biblical Studies o Emphasis in Global Ministry o Emphasis in Philosophy o Emphasis in Worship Leadership o Emphasis in Youth Ministry • Communication • Dance • Dance Education* • Digital Design o Emphasis in Animation o Emphasis in Web Design • Digital Film o Emphasis in Production o Emphasis in Screenwriting • English o Emphasis in Professional Writing • English for Secondary Education • Government o Emphasis in Legal Studies o Emphasis in State and Local Public Policy • History • History for Secondary Education • Music o Emphasis in Instrumental Performance o Emphasis in Piano Performance o Emphasis in Voice Performance • Music Education* Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 25 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. o Emphasis in Choral: Piano* o Emphasis in Choral: Voice* o Emphasis in Instrumental: Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, or Strings* o Emphasis in Instrumental: Piano* • Spanish • Theatre* o Emphasis in Theatre and Drama • Worship Arts o Emphasis in Media and Production Ministry o Emphasis in Worship Ministry * Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure Bachelor of Science The Bachelor of Science degree is granted to majors who complete all requirements in one the following areas: • Accounting • Applied Business Analytics • Applied Business Information Systems • Applied Management • Athletic Training • Behavioral Health Science o Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders o Emphasis in Family Dynamics o Emphasis in Trauma • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Biology o Emphasis in Pre -Medicine o Emphasis in Pre -Pharmacy o Emphasis in Pre -Physical Therapy o Emphasis in Pre -Physician Assistant • Biology for Secondary Education • Biomedical Engineering • Business Administration • Business Analytics • Business for Secondary Education* • Business Information Systems • Business Management • Chemistry • Chemistry for Secondary Education* • Computer Programming • Computer Science o Emphasis in Big Data Analytics o Emphasis in Business Entrepreneurship o Emphasis in Game and Simulation Development • Counseling o Emphasis in Addiction, Chemical Dependency, and Substance Abuse • Cybersecurity • Early Childhood Education* • Early Childhood Edu cation and Early Childhood Special Education • Educational Studies¢ • Electrical Engineering • Electrical Engineering Technology • Elementary Education* o Emphasis in Christian Education o Emphasis in English as a Second Language* o Emphasis in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics • Elementary Education and Special Education* • Engineering o Emphasis in Robotics • Entrepreneurial Studies • Environmental Science • Exercise Science o Emphasis in Health Education o Emphasis in Sports Performan ce • Finance • Finance and Economics • Forensic Science • Health Care Administration • Health Information Management • Health Science o Emphasis in Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care • Homeland Security and Emergency Management • Hospitality Management • Infor mation Technology o Emphasis in Cybersecurity • Justice Studies • Marketing and Advertising • Mathematics for Secondary Education* • Mechanical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering Technology • Nursing o Emphasis in Pre -Licensure o Emphasis in RN to BSN • Nutritional Sciences • Physical Education • Psychology o Emphasis in Forensic Psychology o Emphasis in Performance and Sport Psychology • Public Health • Sociology o Emphasis in Social Work • Sports Management • Supply Chain and Logistics Management * Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure ¢ Initial Program – Does Not Lead to Initial Teacher Licensure Undergraduate Diploma/Certificate - Undergraduate • C#.NET Programming • Cybersecurity Foundations • Java Programming Minors • Accounting • Air Force (ROTC) • Army (ROTC) • Athletic Coaching • Behavioral Health Sciences • Biblical Studies • Business Management • Christian Studies • Communication • Counseling • Cybersecurity • Dance • Dance Education • Database -Driven Web -Based Applications Development • Digital Design Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 26 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Digital Film • E-Business Applications Developmen t • Enterprise Applications Development • Entrepreneurial Studies • Finance and Economics • General Business • Hospitality Management • Human Services Case Management • Literature • Marketing • Music – Instrumental • Music – Piano • Music – Vocal • Networking Technology • Philosophy • Pre -Law • Pre -Medicine • Professional Writing • Public Administration • Social Work • Sports Management • Spanish • Theatre • Worship Arts Note: Students should contact a University Counselor or Student Services Counselor for more information about program availability . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 27 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Admission Policies and Applicati on Procedures O v e r v i e w Applications for admission to Grand Canyon University are considered primarily in light of the applicants’ academic qualif ications. Qualified applicants willing to uphold the University’s vision and mission, and open to the possibility of spiritual as well as intellectual development are encouraged to apply. Although the University seeks to integrate Christian faith and practice into all aspects of campus l ife, no s tatement of faith or religious affiliation is required of prospective students with the exception of majors and minors in the College of Theology. Theology majors and minors are required to affirm the University’s Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statement s, the College’s Covenant , and the Dispositional and Behavioral Standards . Grand Canyon University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law in its programs and activities. B a c c a l a u r e a t e A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s All students must submit either acceptable high school or college transcripts to be considered for full admission into the University. If students cannot meet the GPA requirements with t heir transcripts, but have test scores or a college -GPA that meets admissions requirements, students may be eligible for full admission. If both the degree -bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admission requirements, students may be Accepted with Specifications . 1. Degree -bearing, secondary (high school) transcript: • An unweighted GPA of 3.00 or above o Home school transcripts from a state that recognizes home schooling as a valid secondary school option. o Students who reside in a state without home schooling as a valid secondary school option will be Accepted with Specifications . 2. General Education Development (GED) and transcripts of all credit -bearing course work: • 2014 Series and later: Cumulative score of 680 or above • 2002 -2013 Series: Cumulative score of 3000 or above • 2002 Series and prior: Cumulative score of 258 or above 3. High School Equivalency Test (HiSET): • Traditional and Nontraditional campus: Cumulative score of 80 or above; and transcripts of all credit -bearing course work 4. State Equivalency Diploma: • Traditional and Nontraditional campus: Students will be Accepted with Specifications . 5. Self -Certification (Nontraditional campus only): • Per HEA Sec. 484(d), 34 CFR 668.32(e), students are allowed to self -certify that they received a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. If students self -certify, th ey will not be required to submit a copy of their high school diploma/transcripts to Grand Canyon University, unless specifically required to do so. Students who self -certify will be Accepted with Specificat ions . Acceptance If students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have test scores or a college -GPA that meets admissions requirements, students will be eligible for full admission. Otherwise students will be Accepted with Specifications . 1. Test Scores: • An unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher and composite score of 19 or above on the ACT. GCU ACT code is 0092 • An unweighted GPA of 2.5 or higher and composite score from one of the tests listed below on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). GCU SAT code is 4331. Effective Dates Point Scale Composite Score Prior to 2005 1600 point scale 920 or above January 1, 2005 - February 29, 2016 2400 point scale 1380 or above March 1, 2016 and forward 1600 point scale 1000 or above 2. College GPA: • Post -secondary (college) transcript(s) showing 6 to 24 transferable credits with an unweighted GPA of 2.75 or above • Post -secondary (college) transcript(s) showing 25 to 90 transferable credits with an unweighted GPA of 2.25 or above. • Post -secondary (college) transcript(s) indicating an earned bachelor degree with an unweighted GPA of 2.00 or above. Applicants who do not meet one of the above criteria may be Accepted with Specifications . Placement Exams for Mathematics Traditional Campus Students All incoming, traditional freshmen must complete either the GCU Algebra Placement Exam or the GCU College Mathematics Placement Exam before enrolling in a math course higher than MAT -110. Additionally, if a transfer student wants to place higher than MAT -110, the student is required to take the appropriate math placement exam unless they have transferred in a grade of C or better for an approved prerequisite, from a regionally accredited or GCU approved institution. The appropriate placement exam is dependent on the math requirement of each program of study. Students need to work with their advisor to determine the correct exam to comp lete. Students who complete the GCU College Mathematics Placement Exam will be placed according to the following guidelines: Score Course 100 – 50 Placement into MAT -144 49 – 0 Placement into MAT -110 Students who complete the GCU Algebra Placement Exam will be placed according to the following guidelines: Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 28 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Score Course 100 – 90 Placement into MAT -252/MAT -262/MAT -351 89 – 70 Placement into MAT -250/MAT -261 69 – 40 Placement into MAT -134/MAT -154 39 – 0 Placement into MAT -110 Placement Exams for English Traditional Campus Students Traditional campus students who have not met the appropriate competencies for English are required to take UNV -100. Students wishing to waive this prerequisite course can select one of the following options which will al low them to register directly into ENG -105. Course Prerequisite Requirement Options ENG -105 Prerequisites 1. Passing grade in AP English Coursework on the student’s HS transcript. 2. Passing grade for UNV -100. 3. Receive a score of 550 or higher on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT™ Reasoning Test taken March 2005 to June 2011. 4. Receive a score of 500 or higher on the critical reading section of the College Board SAT™ Reasoning Test effective Summer/Fall 2011. 5. Receive a score of 680 or higher on the writing section of the SAT Reasoning Test taken March 2005 or later. 6. Receive a score of 550 or higher on the verbal section of the College Board SAT I: Reasoning Test taken between April 1995 and January 2005. 7. Receive a score of 680 or higher on the College Board SAT II: Writing Test taken between May 1998 and January 2005. 8. Receive a score of 22 or higher on the enhanced ACT® English Test taken October 1989 or later. 9. Receive a score of 70% on the GCU English Placement Exam. B a c c a l a u r e a t e D e g r e e a n d U n d e r g r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e P r o g r a m m a t i c A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Grand Canyon University recommends a certain level of academic preparation to provide a solid foundation for undergraduate success. To promote success, admission to the University does not necessarily guarantee admission to some programs of study for which the standards are more rigorous.

Students desiring to be admitted into these programs should review the additional program requirements listed below. Colangelo Coll ege of Business Bridge to the Master of Science in Accounting All entering students must have an Undergraduate degree in a business discipline or Graduate degree in business administration.

Students need to meet the following Master of Science in Accountin g (MSA) fundamental courses: ACC -250, ACC -350, ACC -370, ACC -371, ACC -460, and ACC -491. Students who have taken courses with equivalent content may be able to waive one or more of these MSA fundamental courses into the program of study upon evaluation of th eir official transcripts. Only courses with equivalent content and grades earned of C or better will be accepted to waive the MSA fundamental courses. College of Fine Arts and Production Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Prospec tive students seeking admission to Grand Canyon University as music majors should have a background in reading and performing music. To gain admission into the program, a student must meet the general admission requirement of the university along with the requirements below. 1. The successful completion of a music theory assessmen t exam , which can be completed at the traditional campus or online . 2. An audition in the primary area of study (keyboard, voice or instrumental) , which can be completed at the traditional campus or by recorded audition . The candidate must demonstrate musical performance strength and skills that can be developed to enable the student to successfully complete the degree requirements of music major as stated in the curriculum. The student must demonstrate musical ability that can be developed through his/her undergraduate music studies to successfully serve as a professional in his major area of emphasis. Any student interested in auditioning must contact the office of the Assistant Dean of Music or designee in order to arrange an audition. College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Students can enroll into the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training. However, admission into the clinical portion of the Athletic Training Education program is competitive. Not all applicants will be admitted and able to progress forward in the program. Students need to review the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Clinical Requirements and understand th e application deadlines to participate in the clinical portion of the program. Students can also view the clinical requirements on http://www.gc u.edu/College -of-Nursing -and -Health -Care - Professions/Athletic -Training -Program.php . Acceptance is determined by the Athletic Training Education Clinical Requirements and availability of clinical spaces. Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Professional Development and Advanced Patient Care Applicants to the program must meet one of the following criteria: 1. Possess an Associate degree from an accredited, GCU - approved college, university, or program that prepares students to acquire the necessary state, loc al, or national credentials required of allied health professionals involved in direct patient care. 2. Submit a state, local, or national credential/certificate/license issued by a sanctioned licensure/credentialing body, certifying that they are approved to practice as one of the following allied Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 29 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. health professionals involved in patient health assessment or treatment: • Medical Technician/Patient Care Technician • Diagnostic Technician (Sonography, Radiology, Nuclear) • Lab / Phlebotomy Technician • Physical Therapy Assistant/Technician • Occupational Therapy Assistant/Technician • Cardiovascular Technician • Respiratory Technician • Surgical (OR) Assistant • Emergency Technician • Pharmacy Technician • Nursing Assistant (CNA) • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) • Licensed Vocational Nur se (LVN) 3. Health care work experience in which applicants have demonstrated requisite knowledge and skills required of allied health professional to provide direct patient care. Competencies for allied health care providers are listed below: • Performing basic diagnostic and therapeutic health care services • Preparing patients for procedures • Assisting nursing and medical personnel with examinations • Carrying out Pre -operative and post -operative duties • Collecting and processing laboratory specimens • Preparing and maintaining medical records • Scheduling and receiving patients • Maintaining asepsis and infection control • Maintaining medical equipment and supplies • Providing therapeutic care related to nutrition, ambulation, rehabilitation and activities of daily livin g • Performing first aid and CPR OR 4. Submit military documentation demonstrating satisfactory completion of Medical Military Occupational Specialty Training. Bac helor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Degree -Bearing Candidates: • Possess an associate’s degree i n nursing from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university, or program. • Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.8. • Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN). o Canadian providence (exclu ding Quebec) candidates must also possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) where they are employed as a RN. ▪ Complete the RN -BSN Canadian Nurse Verification Form. ▪ Meet the International Student Application Procedures . Non Degree -Bearing/Nursing Diploma Candidates: • Submit proof of successful completion of a state board approved nursing program. • Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.8. • Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN). o Canadian providence (excluding Quebec) candidates must also possess a current unencum bered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) where they are employed as a RN. ▪ Complete the RN -BSN Canadian Nurse Verification Form. ▪ Meet the International Student Application Procedures . • Be prepared to transfer or complete the following general education competencies that are not integrated into the program core with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00). o 6 credit s in Effective Communication (Recommended GCU course: ENG 105: English Composition I) o 5 credits of Critical Thinking (Recommended GCU course: MAT 144 :College Mathematics ) Non Degree -Bearing/Vocational Nursing Candidates: • Submit documentation of official evaluation of vocational nurse training by University -approved transcript evaluation service. • Submit official transcripts bearing evidence of a cumulative GPA of 2.8. • Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN). • Vocation al nurse training with RN licensure will be awarded 30 block credits. • Complete the coursework listed below. Coursework can be fulfilled by transfer courses if the content is comparable. o 40 credits of General Education coursework o AND o ENG -135: Life Learning Assessment o UNV -104: Century Skills: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving o HLT -205: Health Care Systems and Transcultural Healthcare o MAT -144 : College Mathematics • Healthcare preparatory coursework is required however; transfer will be a ccepted for exact cour se match. Coursework Credits Vocational Nursing Block Credit 30 General Education 40 Healthcare Preparatory 14 RN -BSN Program 36 Total program requirements 120 Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing 1. All MSN bridge program candidates must meet the Master Admission Requirements and provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university or program reflecting a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. 2. Candidates must provide evidence of a current, unencumbered license in the: • State of residence upon admission to the program and for the duration of their study or • Canadian province (excluding Quebec) where they are employed a s an RN. • Complete the MSN Canadian Nurse Verification Form. • Meet the International Student Application Procedure s. College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Engineering Bachelor of S cience in Mechanical Engineering Students must place i nto MAT -154, Appl ications of College Algebra, by meeting the minimum score requirement on the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 30 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Placement Exam or fulfilling the course pre requisites. Undergraduate Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity Foundations Immersive Campus Admission to the Immersive Camp us program is competitive, and dependent upon space and stack ranking scores. In addition to meeting the University admissions requirements, students interested in the immersive version of Certificate of Completion in Cybersecurity Foundations must also s uccessfully meet the following admissions requirements: • Academic Essay : Candidates must complete a 250 -500 word essay on an assigned topic and must achieve a minimum essay score based on academic writing skills and coverage of the topic. • Foundational Networking Quiz or Demonstration of Comparable Knowledge : Students must demonstrate basic networking understanding by one of the following: o A timed, in -person networking quiz (minimum passing score of “68%” required) o A current certification in Network+ or CCNA o The completion of TWO 100 -level college networking classes with a “B” or greater, and approval from a faculty member. • Interview : Candidates must meet with staff and or faculty for a personal interview and must achieve a minimum interview score. Proces s: 1. Students have 7 days from midnight on the application date to complete and submit the academic essay of 250 -500 words. Candidates unsuccessful in meeting the submission deadline or the minimum score may make one additional attempt.

Unsuccessful students will be notified the missed minimum score and may resubmit the essay but will not be provided specific information on the failing components. 2. The second attempt may be made for the same application period provided there is time to receive and score the e ssay as well as schedule the quiz and interview prior to class deadlines. 3. Students who pass the essay may be scheduled for the required in-person quiz. Students who fail to meet the minimum quiz score or arrive 15 or more minutes late for their quiz may be denied admission for that application period. Students may retake the quiz one additional time provided there is time to receive and score the quiz as well as schedule the interview prior to class deadlines. 4. Students who pass the essay and the quiz may b e scheduled for the required interview. Students who fail to meet the minimum interview score or arrive 15 or more minutes late for their interview may be denied admission for that application period.

Students may interview only once per admission period. 5. Scores from all three components will be stack -ranked, and students will be accepted based on space available. In a tie, the interview score will determine final admission decisions. All admissions steps must be repeated each application period. If a candi date has not been accepted after two application periods, the student may not re -apply for one year from the last unsuccessful attempt. Undergraduate Certificate of Completion in Java Programming Immersive Campus Admission to the Immersive Campus program i s competitive, dependent upon space, and stack ranking scores. In addition to the meeting the University admissions requirements, students interested in the immersive version of Certificate of Completion in Java Programming must also successfully meet the following admissions requirements: • Coding Challenge : Students must demonstrate the aptitude for coding and meet minimum scores on a Coding Challenge (minimum score of “2” on a scale of 1 -5, with 5 representing the highest score) • Logic Challenge : Students must demonstrate logic ability and complete a 12 -question Logic Challenge (minimum score of “6” required) • Interview : Candidates must meet with staff and or faculty for a personal interview and must achieve a minimum interview score. Process: 1. Students have 7 days from midnight on the application date to complete and submit both Challenges. Candidates unsuccessful in meeting the submission deadline or the minimum score of either or both Challenges may make one additional attempt. Unsuccessful students will be notified as to which Challenge(s) missed the minimum score and may retake one or both Challenges, but will not be provided specific information on the failing components. 2. The second attempt may be made for the same application period provided there is t ime to receive and score the challenge(s), as well as schedule the interview prior to class deadlines. 3. Students who pass the Coding and Logic Challenge may be scheduled for the required interview. Students who fail to meet the minimum interview score o r arrive 15 or more minutes late for their interview will be denied admission for that application period. Students may interview only once per admission period. 4. Scores from all three components will be stack -ranked and students will be accepted based o n space available. Upon a tie, the interview score will determine final admissions decisions. Each application period, all admissions steps must be repeated. If a candidate has not been accepted after two application periods, the student may not re -apply f or one year from their last unsuccessful attempt. College of Theology All Programs Theology majors and minors are required to affirm the University’s Doctrinal Statement and the College’s Covenant.

Students must complete this by signing the Enrollment Agre ement for their program of study. Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statements, the College’s Covenant, and the College’s Dispositional and Behavioral Standards. These documents serve to clarify and underscore the College’s commitment to the essential doctri nes of the Christian faith and its concern to exemplify these doctrines in life and ministry. Together, these documents outline the Covenantal Standards of the theological community at GCU. Students must complete this requirement by signing these documents within the application for their program of study. Students may be denied admission or removed from the program based on the following: • Failure to affirm and align with the College’s Covenantal Standards as outlined in the Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statements, the College’s Covenant, and/or the College’s Dispositional and Behavioral Standards. • Display of dispositions and/or behavior that do not align with the College’s Covenantal Standards during the course of the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 31 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. admissions process or during the cou rse of their time at the institution. • A history of behavior that is contrary to the Covenantal Standards and unbecoming of a gospel minister. Accelerated Undergraduate Degree to Master of Divinity Traditional campus students in the Bachelor of Arts in Chri stian Studies program who want to participate in the Accelerated Bachelor of Arts to Master of Divinity option, may complete graduate level courses as part of their undergraduate degree. The Accelerated Undergraduate Degree to Master of Divinity is designe d to prepare students on the ground campus for ministry in a local church or Christian organization. This program requires completion of a specified Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Divinity Program following a year -round program of study (Fall, Spring, Su mmer semesters). Students may apply for consideration to the accelerated pathway while applying to the university. The Accelerated Undergraduate to Master of Divinity pathway is rigorous, both academically and spiritually, with a strong emphasis on vocatio nal preparation for ministry. Students who choose to apply for this program should understand the additional policies students must adhere to in order to be admitted, progress, and graduate from the program. Students who cannot meet the academic rigor of t he courses and prioritize time -demanding aspects of the program will have a difficult time meeting the requirements of the program. Students acknowledge their intent to enroll in this pathway upon initial application to the university. They must also complete the Accelerated Undergraduate Degree to Master of Divinity Request Form after the completion of 72 degree applicable credits. In order to complete this form, students must meet the following: • Be enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studie s program • Possess a 3.25 enrollment cumulative GPA • Complete the Accelerated Undergraduate Degree to Master of Divinity Request Form Once approved, students must complete the graduate level coursework with a passing grade. Grades earned will be calculated i nto the graduate GPA. Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Worship Ministry Prospective students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Worship Ministry should possess a measure of musical skill as w ell as an aptitude for musical performance. To gain admission into the program, a student must meet the general admission requirement of the University along with an audition in the primary area of study (voice or instrumental), which can be completed by submitting a recorded audition. The candidate must demonstrate musical performance strength and skills that can be developed to enable the student to successfully complete the degree requirements of the Worship Ministry emphasis as stated in the curriculum . The student must demonstrate musical ability that can be developed through his/her undergraduate studies to successfully serve as a worship leader in his or her field. In order to demonstrate this ability, students must submit a recorded audition to the office of the Worship Arts Coordinator or a designee before admission to the program may be approved. Honors College Admission into the Honors College is competitive and determined by the criteria listed below and availability of spaces. Incoming freshman students are eligible for acceptance into the Honors College if they meet the following criteria: 1. Be admitted into the University 2. Possess 23 college level credits or fewer AND • Possess a minimum weighted or unweighted, cumulative high school GPA of 3.9 OR • ACT composite score of 31 or above OR • SAT score (combined critical readi ng and math) of 1410 or above 3. Students must formally accept their seat through the Student Checklist housed in the GCU Student Portal, or by emailing [email protected] All other students must apply. To be eligible for acceptance into the Honors College, students must meet all of the following : 1. Be admitted into the University 2. Complete the Honors College application 3. Complete a written essay demonstrating passion for community service and leadership 4. Submit at least two (2) professional letters of recommendation (i.e., faculty/teacher or employer, non -family members) 5. Submit copy of current resume to include both employment and community service In addition, student s must meet one of the following: 1. Incoming freshman student • Possess 23 college level credits or fewer AND • Possess a minimum weighted or unweighted , cumulative high school GPA of 3. 7 OR • ACT composite scor e of 27 or above OR • SAT score (combined critical reading and math) of 1 295 or above 2. External T ransfer student • Possess 24 college level credits or more AND • Possess a minimum unweighted cumulative college GPA of 3.5 3. Internal T ransfer student • Possess less tha n 36 completed college credits, AND • Possess a minimum unweighted , cumulative GCU GPA of 3.5 All applications are subject to review and consideration by the Honors College Department. Upon acceptance into the Honors College, students must review and sign th e Honors College Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and complete the Honors Enrollment Agreement. B r i d g e A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Bridge program candidates must meet the Master Admission Requirements and provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree from an accred ited, GCU -approved college, university or program. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 32 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. M a s t e r D e g r e e a n d G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s All students must submit baccalaureate bearing college transcripts to meet the admission requirements of the University.

Additionally, if students cannot meet the GPA requirements with their transcripts, but have a test score that meets admissions requirem ents, students will be eligible for full admission. If both the degree -bearing transcript and the test scores do not meet admissions requirements, students may be eligible to be admitted based on the Standard s for Admission with Specification . Transcripts (Required): • Undergraduate degree from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university, or program with a grade point average of 2.8 or better on the degree -bearing transcript • Graduate degree from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university, or program Test Scores (Optional): Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT): • Score of 500. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): • Prior to 8/1/11: Combined score of 1,000 for the verbal and quantitative secti ons. • After 8/1/11: Combined score of 300 for the verbal and quantitative sections. M a s t e r D e g r e e a n d G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e P r o g r a m m a t i c A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Some programs of study at Grand Canyon University require a higher GPA and/or other criteria t o qualify for admission. Students who do not meet outlined Programmatic Admission Requirements must file a University appeal in order for alternative coursework to be reviewed by the applicable College. Colan gelo College of Business Master of Science in Accounting All entering students must have completed one of the following: • Undergraduate degree in accounting • GCU’s Bridge to Master of Science in Accounting Master of Science in Information Technology Manageme nt All entering students must have completed one of the following: • Undergraduate or graduate degree in a technology related field • GCU’s Bridge to Master of Science in Information Technology Management Master of Business Administration & Master of Science i n Leadership Master of Business Administration Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Entrepreneurship The programs listed above begin with fundamental courses that prepare students for the curricular content that they will encounter within their programs of study. All students undergo transcript evaluations. If they have earned grades of C or better in equivalent course content, students with non -business undergraduate degrees may have the option to waive one or more of the following fundame ntal courses associated with their programs of study: ACC -502, FIN -504, and SYM -506. Upon evaluation of their transcripts, students with business -oriented undergraduate degrees may waive all MBA fundamental courses.

In those cases when students have been r egistered for the 600 - level courses before their transcript evaluations have been completed, the University reserves the right to retroactively enroll students in the 500 -level fundamental courses as needed. Master of Business Administration & Master of Sc ience in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership The programs listed above contain fundamental courses that prepare students for the curricular content that they will encounter within their programs of study. All students undergo transcript evaluati ons. If they have earned grades of C or better in equivalent course content, students with non -business undergraduate degrees may have the option to waive one or both of the following fundamental courses associated with their programs of study: ACC -502 and FIN -504. Upon evaluation of their transcripts, students with a business discipline undergraduate degrees may waive both MBA fundamental courses. In those cases when students have been registered for the 600 -level courses before their transcript evaluation s have been completed, the University reserves the right to retroactively enroll students in the 500 -level fundamental courses as needed. Master of Science in Business Analytics Upon evaluation of their official transcripts, students who have taken courses with equivalent content at the undergraduate level may be able to waive SYM -506. Only courses with equivalent content and earned grades of C or better will be allowed to waive SYM -506. College of Education Graduate Certificate of Completion in Elem entary Education Teacher Preparation Graduate Certificate of Completion in Secondary Education Teacher Preparation Master of Science in Instructional Technology A copy of a current K -12 teaching certificate or 1 year of verified, full -time teaching (teache r of record) experience (Teacher Verification Form). Master of Education in Educational Administration Two (2) years of verified, full -time PK-12 teaching (teacher of record) experience (Teacher Verification Form) . Master of Education in Educational Leader ship A copy of a current PK -12 teaching certificate or verified, full - time teaching (teacher of record) experience (Teacher Verification Form) . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 33 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction Master of Arts in Gifted Education Master of Arts in Reading Maste r of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate of Completion in Reading for Elementary Educators Graduate Certificate of Completion in Reading for Secondary Educators Graduate Certificate of Completion in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) A copy of a current teaching certificate or evidence of 1 year of full -time teaching (teacher of record) experience (Teacher Verification Form). Master of Arts in Autism Spectrum Disorders 1. A copy of a current special education teaching certificate . OR 2. Documentation of 1 year of full -time, special education teaching (teacher of record) experie nce (Teacher Verification Form). College of Humanities and Social Sciences Bridge to Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor E ducation and Supervision Students not having a CACREP approved Master’s Degree will be able to fulfill no more than 4 of the entry -level core curricular standards or professional practice standards through the PhD CES Bridge program offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: The student may choose from : • Human Growth and Development • Assessment and Testing • Research and Program Evaluation • Career Development • Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice • Social and Cultural Diversity • Counseling and Helping Relationships • Group Counseling and group Work • Practicum Master of Education in School Counseling Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 1. GPA of 3.0 or higher (students accepted w/ specification will follow the current university policy) 2. Complete two short answer questions concerning career goals, and a respect for diversity. 3. Provide two professional recommendation letters from previous/current volunteer or employ ment supervisor or instructor. 4. Provide signed counseling dispositions document. Final acceptance into the program will be determined by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Admissions Committee. An offer of admission will be valid for 12 months from the start date of the program. Appli cants denied admission may reapply after 180 days. *Please refer to Programmatic evaluation of Transfer Credit section program specific courses that are not transferrable. Master of Science in Mathematics with an Emphasis in Education 1. A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics OR 2. At least 24 UG credits in math with a level of Calculus 2 OR 3. At least 9 GR credits in math Post -Master of Science in Counseling: Addiction Counseling Certificate Post - Master of Science in Counseling: Childhood and Ad olescence Disorders Certificate Post -Master of Science in Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate Post -Master of Science in Counseling: Trauma Certificate Students must possess a master’s or doctorate degree in counseling, substance abuse couns eling, clinical or counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy, behavioral health, mental health, clinical social work, nursing, and/or psychiatry medicine . College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurs e Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult -Gerontology (ACNP) Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 1. Students must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program reflecting a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) on a degree bearing transcript. OR Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field may apply if they have completed the bridge to MSN (excluding Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program [NCEP] students). 2. Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a regis tered nurse (RN) or APRN certif ication in states where the APRN is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one licens e that is both an RN and an APRN license . 3. Students must s ubmit a recent curriculum vitae (CV) listing all professional experience showing a minimum of two years full - time work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the last two years, related to the area of specialization. 4. Students must submit a Letter of Intent Final acceptance into the program will be determined by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Admissions Committee. An offer of admission will be valid for 12 months from the start date of the program. Applicants denied admission may reapply after 180 days. The Advanced Practice Programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions are designed for clinicians that have experience in direct patient care, defined as nursing care provided to individuals or families intended to achieve specific health goals or achieve selected health outcomes. Direct care may be provided in a wide range of settings, including acute and critical care, long term care, home health, community -based settings, and educational settings (AACN, 2004, 2006; Suby, 2009; Upenieks, Ak havan, Kotlerman et al., 2007). Please note that nurses who work in indirect patient care are not eligible for these programs.

Indirect patient care refers to nursing decisions, actions, or interventions that are provided through or on behalf of individual s, families, or groups and while they may be responsible for nurses providing direct care, they do not provide direct care themselves, making them ineligible for the program (AACN, 2004, 2006; Suby, 2009; Upenieks, Akhavan, Kotlerman et al., 2007). Based o n the purpose of these programs, students must be currently employed full -time in a health role or Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 34 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. health outcomes role, and have documentation demonstrating experience serving in that role for the two years prior to application to the program. • Students ap plying to the Family Nurse Practitioner program, must be currently employed full -time in direct patient care settings as mentioned above • Students applying to the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program must be currently employed full -time in a hospital with at least one year of ICU , Adult ER, Progressive Care and/or Post -Operative experience. Students must submit a recent curriculum vitae (CV) listing all professional experience. Students must remain employed full time until program start date. Although it is possible for students to work full -time and remain in the program, based on the rigor and clinical requirements The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions strongly recommends that students reduce work hours in order to focus on the academic and cl inical components of the program. Students who cannot meet the academic rigor of the courses, as well as prioritize time -demanding program requirements above all else, will likely have a difficult time meeting the requirements of the program . Addendum: APR N applicants are required to be fully accepted. APRN students cannot be admitted with specifications. * Please refer to Programmatic Evaluation of Transfer Credit section program specific courses that are not transferrable Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems Ma ster of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Health Care Informatics Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education 1. Students must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program reflecti ng a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) on a degree bearing transcript. OR Candidates who possess a bachelor’s degree in a related field may apply if they have completed the bridge to MSN (including Nursing Concurrent Enrollmen t Program [NCEP] students). 2. Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) or ARNP certification in states where the ARNP is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one license that is both an RN and an ARNP license. . • Canadian province (excluding Quebec) where they are employed as an RN. ▪ Complete the MSN C anadian Nurse Verification Form ▪ Meet the International Student Application Procedures Master of Science in Health Care Administration Upon evaluation of their official transcripts, students who have taken courses with equivalent content at the undergraduate level may waive one or more of the following MSHCA Foundational courses in the program of study: HCA -515, HLT -520, and HCA - 530. Only courses with equivalent content and grades earned of B- or better will be accepted to waive the MSHCA Foundational courses. Master of Scien ce in Health Informatics Upon evaluation of the official transcripts, students who have taken courses with equivalent content at the undergraduate level may be able to waive SYM -506. Only courses with equivalent content and earned grades of C or better wil l be allowed to waive SYM -506 . Master of Science in Health Care Informatics Upon evaluation of their official transcripts, students who have taken courses with equivalent content at the undergraduate level may waive one or more of the following MHCI founda tional courses in their program of study: HLT -520, HCA -515, and HCA -530. Only courses with equivalent content and grades earned of B - or better will be accepted to waive the MHCI foundational courses. Pos t-Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education Certificate 1. Students must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (M SN) degree from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program reflecting a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) on a degree bearing transcript. 2. Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) or ARNP certification in states where the ARNP is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one license that is both an RN and an ARNP license. . • Canadian province (excluding Quebec) where they are employed as an RN. ▪ Complete the MSN C anadian Nurse Verification Form ▪ Meet the International Student Application Procedures Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult -Gerontology Certificate 1. Stu dents must hold a Master of Science in Nursing (M SN) degree from a CCNE/NLNAC or ACEN accredited program reflecting a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) on a degree bearing transcript. 2. Possess a current unencumbered, unrestrict ed licen se as a registered nurse (RN). 3. Students must submit a recent curriculum vitae (CV) listing all professional experience showing a minimum of one year full - time work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), related to the area of specialization. 4. Studen ts must submit a Letter of Intent. Final acceptance into the program will be determined by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Admissions Committee. An offer of admission will be valid for 12 months from the start date of the program. App licants denied admission may reapply after 180 days. The Advanced Practice Programs in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions are designed for clinicians that have experience in direct patient care, defined as nursing care provided to individu als or families intended to achieve specific health goals or achieve selected health outcomes. Direct care may be provided in a wide range of settings, including acute and critical care, long term care, home health, community -based settings, and educationa l settings (AACN, 2004, 2006; Suby, 2009; Upenieks, Akhavan, Kotlerman et al., 2007). Please note that nurses who work in indirect patient care are not eligible for these programs.

Indirect patient care refers to nursing decisions, actions, or Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 35 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. intervention s that are provided through or on behalf of individuals, families, or groups and while they may be responsible for nurses providing direct care, they do not provide direct care themselves, making them ineligible for the program (AACN, 2004, 2006; Suby, 200 9; Upenieks, Akhavan, Kotlerman et al., 2007). Based on the purpose of these programs, students must be currently employed full -time in a health role or health outcomes role, and have documentation demonstrating experience serving in that role for the two years prior to application to the program. • Students applying to the Family Nurse Practitioner program, must be currently employed full -time in direct patient care settings as mentioned above • Students applying to the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program must be currently employed full -time in a hospital with at least one year of ICU , Adult ER, Progressive Care and/or Post -Operative experience. Students must submit a recent curriculum vitae (CV) listing all professional experience. Students must remain emp loyed full time until program start date. Although it is possible for students to work full -time and remain in the program, based on the rigor and clinical requirements The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions strongly recommends that students re duce work hours in order to focus on the academic and clinical components of the program. Students who cannot meet the academic rigor of the courses, as well as prioritize time -demanding program requirements above all else, will likely have a difficult tim e meeting the requirements of the program College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Master of Science in Biology with an Emphasis in Education 1. Undergraduate degree in Biology, Microbiology Physiology, Biochemistry, Cellular/Molecular Biology, or Gene tics OR Undergraduate degree in Secondary Education with a specialization or emphasis in Biology OR Undergraduate degree and completion of 1 year of undergraduate General Biology . Master of Science in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Education 1. Undergraduate degree in Chemistry OR Undergraduate degree in Secondary Education with a specialization or emphasis in Chemistry OR Undergraduate degree and completion of 1 year of undergraduate Organic Chemistry and a course in Biochemistry . Master of Science in Cybers ecurity 1. Undergraduate or Graduate degree in a technology related field OR Undergraduate or graduate degree in a non -technology field and a GCU’s Bridge to Master of Science in Cybersecurity . College of Theology All Programs Grand Canyon Theological Seminary students are required to affirm GCU’s Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statements, the College of Theology’s Covenant, and the College of Theology’s Dispositional and Behavioral Standards. These documents serve to clarify and underscore the College ’s commitment to the essential doctrines of the Christian faith and its concern to exemplify these doctrines in life and ministry. Together, these documents outline the Covenantal Standards of the seminary community at GCU. Students must complete this requ irement by signing these documents within the application for their program of study.

Students may be denied admission or removed from the program based on the following: • Failure to affirm and align with the College of Theology’s Covenantal Standards as ou tlined in the Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statements, the College’s Covenant, and/or the College’s Dispositional and Behavioral Standards. • Display of dispositions and/or behavior that do not align with the College’s Covenantal Standards during the cour se of the admissions process or during the course of their time at the institution. • A history of behavior that is contrary to the Covenantal Standards and unbecoming of a gospel minister. Post -Master of Arts in Theology: Introductory Biblical Languages Certificate In order to be eligible for admission to the program, students must possess a Master of Arts degree in Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies or Christian Ministry or a Master of Divinity from an approved academic institution. Students will be admitted only on the basis of a completed degree in a designated are of theology (i.e. an acceptable and appropriate theological background at the graduate level). Students who have completed a graduate or baccalaureate degree in Christia n Studies, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, or some other GCU -approved, theologically based program are able to waive the fundamental courses: BIB - 501 and BIB -502. Master of Arts in Christian Leadership Master of Arts in Christian Ministry Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry Master of Arts in Urban Ministry Students who have completed a graduate or baccalaureate degree in Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, Theological Studies, Christian Ministry, or some other GCU -approve d, theologically based program are able to waive the fundamental courses: BIB - 501 and BIB -502. This includes graduates from GCU’s Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts program. D o c t o r a l A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Applicants to the doctoral programs may be accepte d for admission by meeting the full range of criteria for one of the options specified below. Have earned a doctoral degree or GCU -approved post -master’s program from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.4 or higher on the degree -bearing tra nscript. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 will be Accepted with Specification s. OR Have earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a GPA of 3.4 or higher in the degree on the degree -bearing transcript. Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 – 3.39 will be Accepted with Specification s. Applicants with a GPA below a 3.0 will not be accepted into the University. AND Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 36 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Submit a Letter of Intent of approximately 250 – 400 words. The Letter of Intent is designed to help learners begin their Doctoral Journey in a reflective and purposeful manner. D o c t o r a l P r o g r a m m a t i c A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Some programs of study at Grand Canyon University require a higher GPA and/or other criteria to qualify for admission. Students who do not meet outlined Programmatic Admission Requirements must file a University appeal in order for alternative coursework to be revie wed by the applicable College . Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) All entering DBA learners must have either: 1. MBA 2. Non -MBA masters’ or doctoral degree including fundamental courses with a minimum 3.0 GPA, or a passing grade if the institution does not use a traditional A -F grading systems, in accounting, finance, marketing and statistics. At GCU these graduate level bu siness fundamentals may be met by taking ACC -502, FIN -504, MKT -607, and SYM -506. Students must earn a minimum 3.0 GPA in each course. Students have the option to take an exam to fulfill this requirement. More information can be obtained through a Doctoral University Counselor . The business fundamental courses must be met prior to starting doctoral level courses. Additionally, learners enrolling into the Data Analytics emphasis must also have a course on relational databases (such as SQL, MySQL, etc.) or an introductory course on database structures. This course can be graduate or undergraduate level. At GCU this may be met by taking MIS -605. Doctor of Education in Organization Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education All students entering into the Do ctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education must have an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree in education to be admitted into the program. Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) 1. Must hold a Master of Science in Nur sing (M SN) degree from a CCNE/NLNAC, ACEN or CNEA accredited program. 2. Possess a current unencumbered, unrestricted lice nse as a registered nurse (RN) or ARNP certification in states where the ARNP is an upgrade of the RN license resulting in only one lice nse that is both an RN and an ARNP license: • Canadian province (excluding Quebec), where they are employed as a RN. o Meet the International Student Application Procedures . Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Ed ucation and Supervision All learners entering the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program must have graduated from an approved Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) entry level institution Or, if lear ners have not graduated from a CACREP approved program, then they must meet both of the following requirements for entry: 1. Must be an either licensed or certified within their specialty, or sign an eDoc indicating their commitment to obtain licensure or cer tification before they enter their practicum experience. Students will not be allowed to start the practicum without this, and thus will be unable to complete the program. 2. Have graduated from a program the meets the requirements below: A: Learners missing any entry -level core curricular standards or professional practice standards have the opportunity to make these up through the PhD CES Bridge program offered in conjunction with the College of Humanities and Social Sciences . B: Students must show these co urses in their Masters degrees, or submit to CDS the syllabi indicating content to fulfill these competencies. In addition, learners must: 1. Must expand their letter of intent to include fitness for the profession, including self -awareness and emotional stability; cultural sensitivity and awareness which is approved by the Program Chair. The letter represents their potential for scholarship, pr ofessional leadership and cultural sensitivity . 2. Must submit three (3) professional recommendation letters.

One should be from a post -graduate supervisor familiar with their professional work (for the clinicians it must be from clinical supervisor, school c ounselors should be principal or A.P.), another needs to be from an instructor in their Master’s program and the third can be another work, another school, or a character reference. 3. Must participate in and pass a fifteen to thirty minute interview with the Program Chair or designee regarding their potential for scholarship, professional leadership, and advocacy. The interview covers, fitness for the profession, self -awareness, emotional stability philosophical orientation . N o n -D e g r e e P r o g r a m A d m i s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s HS Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high school students to take college courses in order to meet high school requirements. High school junior and senior students may enroll in college courses if they have a cur rent, minimum un -weighted cumulative high - school GPA of 3.0. High school sophomore students may enroll in college courses if they demonstrate readiness to participate in college level coursework with a current, minimum un -weighted cumulative high -school GP A of 3.25. Dual enrollment students must meet all course prerequisites. High school students may take a maximum of 60 credits (up to 15 courses). Earned college credit may later be applied toward a degree program at Grand Canyon University if they apply an d meet admission requirements as a baccalaureate degree student. Students should consider their undergraduate or graduate degree and career goals when assessing dual enrollment courses, especially modality. For example, some undergraduate degrees have sign ificant major requirements for which 60 credits of dual enrollment may not all apply. In other cases, some medical schools will not admit students who have taken courses online . Continuing Education The University offers Continuing Education courses design ed specifically for teachers in a 6-week, 3 -graduate credit format. These courses can be used for a variety of purposes; re - certification, salary scales, professional development, etc. but the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 37 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. student must check with their state and/or district to ensure transferability. Applications who wish to enroll in these courses must complete the Non -Degree Application. Non -degree seeking students may enroll in multiple courses. These courses will not transfer into a GCU degree program and will not be accepted for regular matriculation to the University. Single Course The University offers single -course registration to applicants who are not interested in enrolling in and completing a specific Program of Study. 1. Applicants who wish to enroll in either undergraduate or graduate courses must complete the Non -Degree Application. 2. Non -Degree seeking students may take a maximum of 24 credits (up to 6 courses). Exceptions to this policy require approval from the President, Provost or designee. 3. If additional credits are needed, students must enroll in a degree program. 4. Non -Degree seeking students may take up to two courses simultaneously. College -level credit earned may later be applied toward a degree program, except CEU courses, at Grand Canyon University, provided the student applies for admission and is accepted to the University. Applications for admission will be evaluated on an individual basis. If non -degree seeking students wish to complete a specific program of study, they must complete the standard Application for Admi ssion and fulfill, as appropriate, the Baccalaureate Admission Requirements or the Master Admission Requirements. Applications for admission will be evaluated on an individual basis. Students who reach 16 credits in a non - degree seeking status may be conta cted and encouraged to apply for University matriculation and to enter a specified degree program. Single Course(s) & Transfer Policy The following licensed professional counselors and non -licensed, non -degree students may take up to 24 single course credi ts, however no more than 12 credits may be from the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) or from the Master of Education in School Counseling (M.Ed.SC) program. • Professional counselors currently licensed in good standing as a cli nical mental health counselor, professional counselor, or school counselor • Currently licensed professional counselors or individuals currently enrolled in a clinical mental health counseling, professional counseling, or a school counseling program at a regionally accredited university • Currently enrolled students in a clinical mental health counseling, professional counseling, or a school counseling program at a regionally accredited university [However, graduate -level students enrolled in a program elsew here cannot take any practicum or internship courses, unless they are a graduate of GCU’s Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Master of Science in Professional Counseling, Master of Science in Christian Counseling (no emphasis), or Mast er of Education in School Counseling programs.] • Non -licensed, non -degree seeking students may not take any CNL courses; however, they may take PCN -500, PCN -501, PCN -505 and PCN -520* and apply to transfer them to either the Master of Science in Clinical Men tal Health Counseling or Master of Education in School Counseling programs if admitted. • Graduate -level non -degree students cannot take any practicum or internship courses as a non -degree student, unless they are a graduate of a GCU counseling program. Stu dents are responsible for ensuring that single courses taken meet licensure, continuing education, or transfer requirements of their institution or state. Individuals denied admission to the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) or the Master of Education in School Counseling (M.Ed.SC) may not take single course counseling courses from these programs. Licensed students who do not intend to apply to the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC) or the Master of Education in School Counseling (M.Ed.SC) may complete a maximum of 24 graduate counseling credits. *Note: PCN -520 is only transferable to the new program of study if it was completed with Grand Canyon University after November 1, 2016. G e n e r a l A p p l i c a t i o n P r o c e d u r e s Although applicants may be conditionally accepted for admission based on incomplete records, final records are required in order to complete the admission file. In order to be considered for admission, all prospective students will need to r emit the following: 1. Application for Admission: Prospective students must complete and sign the Application for Admission , and submit all requested information. Incomplete applications may be returned. Information and app lication forms are available on campus and on the Grand Canyon University Web site. 2. Official Transcript(s): Based on the degree level admission requirements. If applicants have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States, they must have the work evaluated by an approved evaluation service selected by the University (see the section entitled Evaluation of Transfer Credit ). If accepted, prospective students will need to submit a final trans cript showing their graduation date. 3. Official Standardized Test Scores: If applicable A d m i s s i o n S t a t u s e s Conditionally Accepted All applicants are conditionally accepted until proof of admissions eligibility is met, including applicable documentation.

All applicants will remain in this status until they have attended their first course at GCU. Accepted Students have demonstrated their admissions eligibility and are fully accepted into the University. Accepted with Specifications Students who do not meet th e admission requirements may be Accepted with Specification to Grand Canyon University. Accepted with Specification requires nontraditional baccalaureate students to earn a 2.0 enrollment GPA after attempting no more than 12 credits or one semester for tra ditional baccalaureate students (no more than 16 credits). Master’s and Graduate Certificate students must earn an enrollment GPA of 3.0 after attempting no more than eight (8) credits (nontraditional) or one semester according to the program course walk ( traditional). Doctoral students must earn an enrollment GPA of 3.0 after attempting no more than six (6) credits. Master and Doctoral Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 38 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. students must hold a minimum of 3.0 enrollment GPA after completing the appropriate credits. As part of Accepted with Spe cification, undergraduate students have additional requirements: • Nontraditional Undergraduate Students: Students will be enrolled into GCU’s Foundational General Education Sequence including UNV 103 or UNV 303 • Traditional Students: Traditional campus stude nts may be required to fulfill additional requirements, such as completing a Traditional Student Agreement . Traditional campus students will be able to enroll for Chapel credit during their probationary term. The Office of Academic Records will review the student’s record after the appropriate credits are attempted per degree level, and the student’s school status will be changed to one of the following: • Accepted: Occurs after achieving the minimum -standard 2.0 GPA • Dismissed: Occurs after failing to achiev e the minimum - standard 2.0 GPA Students that fail to meet the 2.0 GPA requirement for undergraduates, or 3.0 for graduates and are active in a course when the student’s record is reviewed will be administratively withdrawn from the course and placed in Dis missed status. Students who are withdrawn from the University will be neither academically nor financially responsible for any pre -registered courses. Students may reapply for admission to the University after 12 months. Students are strongly encouraged to demonstrate academic achievement while waiting for eligibility to apply for readmission. Deferred Admissions Students who cannot provide sufficient admissions documentation will be deferred until complete and acceptable documentation is provided. Students currently attending a course will be permitted to complete the course but will not be registered for any additional coursework until officially admitted. Denied Students who do not meet the admission requirements of the University will not be accepted. In t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t A d m i s s i o n International students may be citizens of the United States with foreign academic credentials or have entered the country on a lawful immigrant or nonimmigrant visa. The following details the requirements for international stu dent admission. International Student Application Procedures In order to be considered for admission, international students must complete the Application for Admissions, which includes submitting the following: 1. Official Transcript(s) a. Secondary School: A ll international students must have completed, or be in the process of completing, a secondary school program that is equivalent to the 12th grade (high school) in the United States. An official evaluation of students’ secondary school work, written in Eng lish, must be sent directly from a University -approved transcript evaluation service to the University. If an original document is not available, a certified copy will be accepted. Students who have not completed secondary school at the time of application must submit their official transcript evaluations upon graduation from the 12th -grade equivalent. b. College and/or University: Official transcripts (written in English or translation, if not in English) of students’ college or university work must be sent directly from the college or university to Grand Canyon University. If original documents are not available, certified copies will be accepted. GCU will consider three year international bachelor degrees for admission into graduate level programs. The acc eptance of three year international bachelor degrees is contingent upon the students foreign credential evaluation (from a GCU approved evaluation agency). The evaluation must indicate: “That the degree prepares the student for graduate level studies” OR “ Given the relatively high proportion of coursework completed in the major field of study, the foreign degree program has prepared this student to meet minimum graduate admission eligibility standards” . If the evaluation indicates that the three year bache lor degree does not prepare the student for graduate level studies, the student must complete a degree equivalent to a US bachelor degree prior to entering a graduate program.

The following countries will be considered for three year bachelor degrees: Bolo gna Process participating countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and India (Bachelor in Commerce ONLY). c. University -approved Transcript Evaluations: In order to evaluate foreign credentials accurately and consistently, Grand Canyon University requires a ll international college or university transcripts to be evaluated by a University - approved evaluation service. Among others, University - approved evaluation services include those agencies that are members of or affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (AACRAO). If the evaluation agency is unable to translate the transcripts into English, applicants may be able to obtain official translatio ns at many consulates, embassies, or university language departments. Grand Canyon University will not award any transfer credit from foreign credentials without an evaluation from an approved evaluation service.

The fee for evaluation is the responsibilit y of the student. All evaluations must have been evaluated by an approved agency within one year of the student’s application date. The following is a list of approved agencies: • Arizona International Credential Evaluators (AZICE) • Academic and Profession al International Evaluations, Inc. (APIE) • Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. (ACEI) • American Education Research Corporation (AERC) • Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE) • Educational Records Evaluations Service, Inc. (ERES) • Evaluation Service, Inc. • Foundation for International Services (FIS) • Foreign Credentials Services of America (FCSA) • Global Credential Evaluators (GCE) • Institute for International Credentials Evaluation at CSU Fresno (IICE) Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 39 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (ICD) • International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF) • Lisano International: Foreign Educational Credential Evaluation (LI) • Joseph A. Silny Associates (JS&A) • World Education Services, Inc. (WES) 2. English Language Proficiency Documentation: a. Students who completed secondary school and/or received a diploma or degree from a post -secondary institution from the countries listed satisfy the English Language Proficiency admission requirement: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bel ize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, *Canada, Cayman Islands, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, **India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micron esia, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Niue, Norfolk Island, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts, and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, *South Africa, Swaziland , Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe. *If French is noted on Canadian credentials or Afrikaans on South African credentials, the student must prove proficiency throu gh testing. ** Healthcare programs in India are instructed with English as the sole medium of instruction. *** If a student submits multiple documents to satisfy the English Proficiency requirement, the English Proficiency Test Scores will supersede all other documents in making the admission decision. b. Students who have completed secondary school and/or received a diploma or degree from a post -secondary institution in a non -exemption country may obtain a letter on official letterhead indicating that “En glish was the sole medium of instruction in their program”. The letter must be signed and dated by a recognized school official. If, on the international transcript evaluation performed for application, it is specified that the sole medium of instruction i s English, a letter from the school is not necessary. c. Students who have not completed secondary school and/or received a diploma or degree from a post -secondary institution must have completed a minimum of 24 semester college level credits at a regionally accredited or GCU - approved institution and/or an international institution recognized by the Ministry of Education or other acceptable government agency and have a minimum GPA of 2.75 from an institution whose sole medium of instruction is English. The l anguage -proficiency requirement cannot be satisfied through experience in English learning programs at other schools. 3. English Language Proficiency Scores: If English is not the native language of prospective students, their score reports for a language pr oficiency test must be sent directly to Grand Canyon University from the testing center. The table below specifies minimum scores to be considered for admission to various programs. GCU accepts the following forms of language assessment: • Test of English a s a Foreign Language (TOEFL) • Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) • Berlitz Language Evaluation Minimum Scores Scores Required by Program General Undergrad Programs Undergrad Education, Nursing & General Graduate Programs Graduate Education, Business & Nursing Programs Test Type I II III TOEFL Paper -based 500 550 575 TOEFL Computer - based 173 213 233 TOEFL Internet -based 61 79 90 TOEIC 625 750 815 IELTS 6 6 7 Berlitz Computer - based 74 81 85 ACT and SAT Scores: GCU does not require scores from these tests for international students; however, international athletes may be required to submit scores. F-1 Student Application Procedure F-1 student applicants are required to submit additional documentation to the International Student Coordinator in order to obtain the Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F -1) Student Status – For Academic and Language Students, also known as an I -20. These international students are attending courses on the traditional campus or courses at an off -site location. Documents required for the I -20 include: • Copy of Passport (valid within 6 months) • International Student Application • Confidential Financial Statement • Affidavit of Sponsor (if applicable) • Evidence of financial responsibility, not older than 6 months, such as official award letters for scholarships and fellowships and for personal or family funds evidence, which should be on bank letterhead stationery, or in the form of a legally binding affidavit. • GCU reserves the right to ask for a $6,000 refundable deposit from applicants before an I -20 will be issued. A refund will be granted only if the visa is denied and evidence of denial is provided to the CIE. • Application for campus housi ng is a separate procedure from admission. If prospective students plan to live on campus, they should contact the Office of Residence Life . Limitation on attempts for an F -1 Visa The I -20 is used to apply for an F -1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The decision to award a visa is up the consulate Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 40 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. officer. Should a GCU applicant be denied a visa, the applicant may re -apply with a new I -20 for a second attempt. However, if the se cond application is denied and the applicant wishes to apply for a third time, eligibility for a third I -20 will require a personally written letter explaining the circumstances of the previous denials. GCU will not support any more than three total attemp ts for an F -1 visa. Each attempt will require the applicant to repeat the F -1 Student Application Procedure. Citizenship/Visas/Permanent Residents Neither United States citizenship nor residence within the United States is a requirement for admission to Gr and Canyon University. In addition to U.S. Citizenship Grand Canyon University accepts the following students as “eligible non - citizens.” • Permanent Resident: United States lawful permanent residency refers to a person's immigration status: the person is au thorized to live and work in the United States of America on a permanent basis. A United States Permanent Resident Card is an identification card attesting to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States. It is known informally as a green card because it had been green in color from 1946 until 1964, and it has reverted to that color since May 2010. Green card also refers to an immigration process of becoming a permanent resident. The green card serves as proof that its holder, a Lawful Per manent Resident, has been officially granted immigration benefits, which include permission to reside and take employment in the USA. The holder must maintain permanent resident status, and can be removed from the United States if certain conditions of thi s status are not met. • Eligible Visa Status: Students with any of the following valid United States Visas are eligible for entry. Valid United States Visas Asylee/Refugee G-4 K-4 Q-3 U-3 A-1 G-5 L-1A R-1 U-4 A-2 H-1B L-1B R-2 U-5 B-1 (Non -Degree Bearing Candidates H-1B1 L-2 S-5 V-1 Valid United States Visas **B-2 (Non - Degree Bearing Candidates H-1C N S-6 V-2 DACA - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals H-2A O-1 S-7 V-3 E-1 H-2B O-2 TPS - Temporary Protected Status E-2 H-3 O-3 T-1 E-3 H-4 P-1 T-2 EAC - Employment Authorization Card I P-2 T-3 F-1 (Ground Only) J-1 P-3 T-4 F-2 (Non -Degree Bearing Candidates J-2 P-4 TD G-1 K-1 Parole TN G-2 K-2 Q-1 U-1 G-3 K-3 Q-2 U-2 *N/A is reserved for undocumented persons residing in the USA who are seeking to attend our ground modality or non -U.S. Citizens residing outside of the USA and attending GCU via the online modality. **Students who have entered the U.S. on a B1/B2 tourist visa are only permitted to enroll in Non -Degree studies. Prospective students seeking to obtain an adjustment of status from a B1/B2 visa status to F1/F2 visa status must initiate the visa application from their home country Licensure Programs Online Students Programs which contain practicum, internship or student teaching that lead to licensure are not eligible for enrollment outside of the USA. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 41 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Aca demic Regul ations This section of the Grand Canyon University Policy Handbook contains general academic policies intended to assure a consisten t, high quality educationa l environment for GCU students and to reflect that quality to accrediting agencies, state licensing/certifying agencies, individuals and groups who provide scholarships or otherwise support the University, graduate schools, and potential employer s of GCU graduates. The University has no right to change policies or procedures of another organization for which it is merely acting as an agent. Students are responsible for following all applicable University policies and procedures. Students should note some Pr ograms of Study have specific policies in addition to general University policy. A careful review of policies and other requirements for a given p rogram is strongly recommended. All policies and procedures herein apply to undergraduate, graduate and doctor al students unless explicitly stated otherwise. Please contact your University Counselor or Student Services Counselor for clarification and details. Oral or written inquires and requests are accepted, but a written message takes precedence over any oral m essage in the event of conflicting information. O f f i c i a l S t u d e n t C o m m u n i c a t i o n Grand Canyon University recognizes the need for multiple channels of communication in order to provide essential information to students in the most appropria te and effective format. To that end, students may receive official communication from the University in a variety of ways, including but not limited to, electronic documents via the Student Portal, postal mail, preferred e -mail, and Grand Canyon Universit y e -mail. Upon enrollment, all students receive a Grand Canyon University e-mail address, and students are expected to frequently check their Grand Canyon University e -mail, as well as any other preferred e -mail address provided, to ensure University commu nications are reviewed in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure their communication preferences are updated in the Student Portal. O f f i c i a l N a m e C h a n g e Students who would like to change their legal name need to submit two forms of g overnment -issued identification to their Student Services Counselor (SSA). P r e f e r r e d F i r s t N a m e When possible, the University may provide students the ability to use a preferred first name in University systems. While GCU will try to respect the first name the student prefers, GCU reserves the right to approve the preferred first name. Students trying to use a preferred first name that is inappropriate in an educational environment will revert to using the legal name on file. C h a n g e o f A d d r e s s N o t i f i c a t i o n If a student is considering a move, or has moved to another state while enrolled, the student must contact a Student Services Counselor immediately to determine whether the student’s current Program of Study is available in that state. Additionally, if the student is enrolled in a program leading to licensure, it must be determined whether it is possible for the student to complete the program in the new state, before incurring any/additional course charges. It is expected that students will conduct all fie ld placements, practicum, or student teaching within the state in which they reside at the time of enrollment. Students who plan to conduct field placements, practicum, or student teaching outside of their home state must disclose this to their Student Ser vices Counselor . A c a d e m i c C a l e n d a r Nontraditional (Online, Evening -Satellite and Evening - Campus) Students Grand Canyon University offers online and offsite courses in a sequential, non -term modality. Courses start on a regular basis, with undergraduate cou rses starting on Monday, graduate/doctoral courses starting on Thursday. The academic calendar year is defined as a minimum of 24 earned credits and 30 instructional weeks for undergraduate programs; 16 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks; 12 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks for doctoral programs. Students are required to adhere to the classroom posting required and complete assignments within the required timeframe. Please see the Class A ttendance and Participation section of the University Policy Handbook. Students must maintain continuous enrollment in their programs.

If students have a need to interrupt their course enrollment, they must contact their Student Services Counselor for opti ons available to them. Traditional Campus Student s Students attending Grand Canyon University’s main campus attend school in three semesters; with traditional semesters of May (summer), September (fall), and January (spring) semester starts. Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific semester dates. C l a s s i f i c a t i o n o f S t u d e n t s a n d C o u r s e s Grand Canyon University complies with Department of Education credit hour definitions when designing and designating credits to course s per Federal Register 75 FR 66832 final regulations: Credit hour: Except as provided in 34 CFR 668.8(k) and (1) a credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institu tionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one of the following - • One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out -of-class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks or one s emester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work ove r a different amount of time OR • At least an equivalent amount of work as required in paragraph (1) of this definition for other academic activities as established by the institution, including laboratory work, Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 42 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. internships, practicums, studio work, and other academic work leading to the a ward of credit hours. Student Classification Based on Credits • Freshmen are students who have not yet completed 24 credit hours. • Sophomores are students who have completed 24 to 47 credit hours. • Juniors and seniors are students who have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours. • Fifth Year Students are students who have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university, or program and are accepted for a program of specified upper division courses to secure standard teacher certi fication. • Second Degree Students are students who have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and are completing the requirements for a second bachelor’s degree. • Graduate Students are students who have complete d a bachelor’s degree from an accredited, GCU -approved institution and have been admitted into the graduate program. • Non -Degree Seeking Students are students who are not working toward a degree and/or are not placed in a classification. Academic Definition of Full -Time Status Non traditional Students Nontraditional undergraduate students must complete 24 credits during their academic year to be considered full -time. Nontraditional graduate students who started their program prior to July 5, 2012 and all doct oral students must complete 12 credits during the academic year to be considered full -time. All nontraditional graduate students who start their program on or after July 5, 2012, must complete 16 credits during the academic year to be considered full -time. Students are also subject to the Program of Study, Course Availability, and Cancellation Policy . Traditional Campus Student s Undergraduate students must enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours in the Fall an d Spring semesters. Undergraduate students will be considered full -time if they enroll in 6 credits in the Summer Session A or B, or 12 credits over the entire Summer semester. Graduate students who are enrolled in 16 or more credits during an academic yea r are considered full -time. Academic status may differ from financial aid status eligibility for funding. Please see the Financial Aid section of the University Policy Handbook for details. Per federal regulations, International (F -1) students are required to pursue a full course of study. During the Fall and Spring semester, the minimum for an undergraduate is 12 credits per semester and one online class may be taken to satisfy the 12 credit minimum. If the Summer s emester is your first semester at GCU and a summer start date is on your I -20, then you must enroll for 6 credits in Session A or B, or 12 credits over the entire Summer semester to be considered a full -time student. The minimum for a graduate student’s fu ll course of study follows general campus policy noted above and is verified by the International Student Coordinator. To enroll in courses, a student must contact their University Counselor (new students) or their Student Services Counselor (current stude nts). Overload Policy Nontraditional Students Students may request to take more than one course concurrently, if they meet the following: Baccalaureate students must complete at least 12 credits at Grand Canyon within their current Program of Study and meet one of the criteria below: • Cumulative GPA is 3.0 or better in the current Program of Study . • Earned associate degree or 60 applied transfer credits with a cumu lative GPA of 3.0 or better evidenced by received and applied transcripts BEFORE starting a program . • GCU Alumni student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in graduated enrollment . Master students must complete at least 6 credits at Grand Canyon within their current Program of Study and meet one of the criteria below : • Cumulative GPA is 3.5 or better in the current Program of Study . • GCU Alumni undergraduate student with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or be tter in graduated enrollment . • Earned master’s or doctoral degree . Doctoral learners may not take more than one course at a time, excluding Doctor of Nursing Practice learners. Concurrent enrollment at Residency with one online course is the exception . Taki ng concurrent courses can change a student’s academic year, and thus, payment periods. To enroll in concurrent courses, students must be financially cleared by their Student Services Counselor prior to starting those courses. A secondary payment method may be required . Overload Policy Exemptions • Students cannot take courses concurrently with student teaching, PCN -622, or PCN -662A -D. • Undergraduate students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions must take theory and clinical coursework concurre ntly in the sequence indicated for their program of study. Graduate students in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions enrolled in APRN programs must take theory and clinical coursework concurrently as prescribed by the plan of study. Students in Non -APRN or non -Nursing programs enrolled in clinical coursework or courses with field experiences may not take more than one course during these placements. • Master of Divinity seminary students participating in the evening course option will may be ex empt from this policy. • Master of Divinity students may be concurrently enrolled at Residency with one online course. Traditional Campus Student s To enroll in more than 20 credits per semester, undergraduate students must possess a GPA of 3.0 and file an of ficial appeal that is approved by the Office of Academic Compliance. Course Classification Based on Course Number Courses are numbered from 000 to 999. The course numbering system is as follows: • 000 -099 are remedial courses designed for students with defic iencies in specific content areas. Credits earned for these courses cannot be applied toward a degree program. • 100 -299 are lower division, undergraduate courses. • 300 -499 are upper division undergraduate courses. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 43 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • 500 -699 are graduate level courses. • 700 -999 are doctoral level courses. • 5000 -5999 are continuing education courses. Course Length The University offers co urses that are typically 4 to 15 weeks in length. The course length is determined by the Program of Study and/or format in which the course is tak en. • Online courses are typically 5, 7, or 8 weeks in length. • Traditional Campus c ourses are typically 15 weeks in length. P r o g r a m o f S t u d y , C o u r s e A v a i l a b i l i t y , a n d C a n c e l l a t i o n A Program of Study (POS) defines the courses required for a particular degree. If the University cancels a POS and/or courses, the University will use the following guidelines for program completion. If a major or degree is fully retired, and if a student had no breaks in enrollment except those defined/documented by the Leave of Absence Policy and Procedure , Baccalaureate and Masters students will have 2 years to complete the Program of Study under the Catalog of Record, defined as the Academic Catalog published in the academic year and edition (F all, Spring, or Summer) under which the student enrolled. Doctoral students will have 3 years to reach the 900 course series in their Program of Study. This applies unless state or federal law and/or accrediting bodies mandate POS and/or course changes. In all cases that a course is retired, students will enroll in the course equivalency or a substituted course. In all cases where a student chooses to change the program of study, the student will always be required to enroll in the most current version of that program, which may change the student’s catalog of record. Nontraditional Students • If a student has been out of attendance less than 180 days, students return to their current program of study if the program version is active. If a program of study r evised during the student’s absence, the student may be able to update to the current version. If they choose to remain in their current version of the program, they may be required to take substituted courses from the new program version. Students must sp eak to their Student Services Counselor prior to program changes. • If the student is out of attendance between 180 days and a year*, and the program of study revised, returning students must update to the current version of the program if one is available, or they must choose a different active program in which to transfer. • Students out of attendance longer than a year must complete a new enrollment agreement and select either the newest version of a program, or another active program. • In the event that a re tired licensure program version is no longer in compliance with state regulations or certification requirements, all students currently enrolled in the retired licensure program may need to sign a new Enrollment Agreement and move to the most current prog ram version *For students in any non -licensure program of study, an exception will be made for students with 2 or fewer courses remaining in their current program of study. Course substitutions may be made. Students with 3 or more courses must follow the above policy. *Students out of attendance for 180 days or less, and are changing their emphasis only are not subject to this policy. Doctoral Students who have started RES -885, RES -871, PSY - 825, or the 900 course series will be allowed to remain in their current program of study. Traditional Campus Student s In order to remain in the current program of study, students must remain continuously enrolled. If students are out longer than one traditional term (either Fall or Spring) then the student will be requi red to enroll in the newest version of the program of study, if one is available. • In the event that a retired licensure program version is no longer in compliance with state regulations or certification requirements, all students currently enrolled in the retired licensure program may need to sign a new Enrollment Agreement and move to the most current program version. Course and Program Availability Students transferring to GCU from another educational institution, and GCU students transferring programs w ithin the institution, are subject to course and section availability. GCU believes that sufficient interaction between students and faculty is an important part of the learning experience. Therefore, if a course section has too few students to support stu dent learning, it may be cancelled. Additionally, if a student has a large number of transfer credits and enrolls in a new program and courses are not available, students may be required to take a different course needed in the program of study or will be subject to breaks in attendance until the course is available. Nontraditional students should reference the Leave of Absence – Nontraditional policy for additional information. Student Teaching Removal If a student is in a graduate level program with a s tudent teaching component and they wish to remove the student teaching component from their degree form, they will need to change their program of study to the Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure program of study for the same version they were initially enr olled in. In order to be eligible for this program of study change, the student must meet all programmatic requirements for graduation, including: minimum GPA, all content/credits successfully completed, and be financially eligible to graduate (no outstan ding balance or hold and completion of graduation application). Programs without a student teaching component are not intended to lead to certificates, endorsements, salary upgrades or pay increases in other states. Grand Canyon University cannot guarantee that this program will lead to a certificate, endorsement, certificate upgrade or pay increase in the student’s state of residence. By making this change, the student understands that an Institutional Recommendation will not be completed by Grand Canyon U niversity and the student may not be able to obtain licensure. Students have the option to return to Grand Canyon University to complete student teaching at a later date. However, if the student choses to return to complete student teaching, they will enro ll as a non -degree seeking student. Non -degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid and will be responsible for the tuition of this experience. Grand Canyon University will not complete the Institutional Recommendation for students who chose to return to take student teaching because the Institutional Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 44 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Recommendation can only be completed for students who complete student teaching within their program of study . Military Reenrollment Grand Canyon University complies with the Higher Education Op portunity Act of 2008 requirements for readmission of service members. Students who are out of attendance greater than 180 days for qualified military service reasons may be able to return to their degree program without updating to the most current Academ ic Catalog. Students need to contact their military Enrollment, Academic or Student Services Counselor if they discontinued enrollment due to military service. R e g i s t r a t i o n P o l i c y Continuous Registration Upon application to the University, all applicants sign an Enrollment Agreement in which they attest to understanding the Program of Study requirements. This document acknowledges that most programs follow a course sequence and the student will be continuously enrolled and scheduled through the duration of their program unless they formally request to change their enrollment status. With the submission of this signed document, applicants are then registered into their chosen Program of Study. Students are granted 8 weeks from the program’s start date to pro vide their official transcripts from the prior degree -granting institution (whether high school, associate, or baccalaureate degree) to gain admittance into the University. If this official documentation is not provided prior to the end of the 8 -week perio d, students may not be allowed to continue forward into subsequent courses. Once the Office of Academic Records can confirm admissibility the student will be officially accepted to the University and will be allowed to continue registration. Students remai n continuously enrolled throughout their program. If a student needs to make an adjustment to their course schedule or modify their enrollment status, the student will need to contact their Student Services Counselor . Those using Federal Financial Aid (Tit le IV) must speak to their Student Services Counselor prior to making the change and if the change is made, will need to adhere to the Leave of Absence policies as outlined in this handbook. First Course Completion Policy Nontraditional Students Grand Cany on University believes the foundational skills and experiences learned in the first course of the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program is imperative to student success. Therefore, if a student fails or withdraws from one of these courses, the studen t will be withdrawn from any currently enrolled course and re -enrolled into this course. If a student fails or withdrawals this course after the second attempt, the student will be dismissed from the University.

Additionally, if the student fails or withdr aws from their first course, then passes this course and subsequently fails the next course taken, the student will also be dismissed from the University for not meeting the academic requirements for progression. Students who are withdrawn from the Univers ity will be neither academically nor financially responsible for any future courses for which they may have been pre -registered and may reapply in 12 months for reconsideration. C l a s s P r e s e n c e Grand Canyon University believes that students are primarily responsible for their attendance in the classroom. Traditional Campus Classrooms All traditional campus students must post at least one message in the learning management system within the first week of the class start date in addition to being present at a ll face to face class meetings. Online Classrooms An online week for undergraduate students is Monday through Sunday and for graduate students is Thursday through Wednesday. Grand Canyon University requires all students enrolled in an online course to att end every week. Attendance is marked each day in which a student participates in activity in the online classroom. If a student is out of attendance for more than fourteen (14) consecutive days, the University will process a withdrawal based on the last da y of attendance. . Cohort Classrooms (Campus and Satellite Locations) Courses offered in the face -to-face, evening cohort programs for undergraduate and graduate students are designed as concentrated seminars with attendance being a prerequisite for student learning. Students are expected to act professionally and regular class attendance is one reflection of that commitment.

Recognizing that occasional unavoidable absences may occur, students must notify the instructor in advance. If a face -to-face class ab sence (or partial absence) is necessary, the following guidelines apply: • Partial Absence: At the course instructor’s discretion, partial attendance may result in a deduction of participation points. • One Absence: One class absence will result in the loss of participation points and, in -class activity points if applicable . • An absence (or partial absence) does not preclude students from completing assignments as expected or according to completion timelines. Multiple Absences: • Course s that are 12 or fewer weeks: For courses that are 12 or fewer weeks, absences from two or more classes (consecutive or non -consecutive) in a course will result in being withdrawn from the course and a grade of “W” if they occur in any week prior to the las t two weeks. Students in a course that is 12 weeks or less and who have their second absence during the last two weeks of the course, can no longer earn points for assignments due that week and beyond after the second absence. They will earn the grade base d on their academic performance for the full point allotment of the course. Faculty will assign a letter grade of A through F. Students are required to follow the Course Drop Policy. • 16 week courses: For courses that are 16 weeks, absences from four or mo re classes (consecutive or non -consecutive) in a course will result in being withdrawn from the course and a grade of “W” if they occur in any week prior to the last four weeks. Students in a 16 week course who have their fourth absence during the last fou r weeks of the course can no longer earn points for assignments due that week and beyond , after the fourth absence. They will earn the grade based on their academic performance for the full point allotment of the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 45 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. course. Faculty will assign a letter grade of A through F. Students are required to follow the Course Drop Policy. Residency Classrooms (Campus and Satellite Locations) College of Doctoral Studies: In addition to standard online attendance policy for the online portion of the Residency, doctoral st udents are expected to be present during all sessions of the face -to-face classroom experience during Residency. The Residency classroom time schedule is divided into eight half -day sessions – one on Monday afternoon, two on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursda y, and one on Friday morning. • Partial Absence: At the course instructor’s discretion, partial attendance may result in a deduction of points if applicable. • One Absence: One session absence will result in the loss of points if applicable. An absence (or par tial absence) does not preclude students from completing assignments as expected or according to completion timelines. • Multiple Absences: Students who are absent from two or more consecutive or non -consecutive sessions in a residency can no longer earn points for assignments due that day and beyond after the second absence. They will earn the grade based on their academic performance for the full point allotment of the course. Faculty will assign a letter grade of A through F.

Students are required to follow the Course Drop Policy. College of Theology: Residency Attendance Master of Divinity (MDiv) students are required to attend Residencies as part of their program of study for their degree program. In addition to online requirements, MDiv Residenci es entail a residential component that is 5 days in length. Because this arrangement represents a limited amount of class time in comparison with traditional classes, attendance at each residential session is expected. Unexcused absences are not acceptable and will result in a significant deduction of points for each contact hour a student misses. A student who misses 5 contact hours or more automatically fails the Residency. Students who miss less than 5 contact hours will incur the following penalties bas ed on the number of hours missed: • 1 hour: 10% deduction in final grade • 2 hours : 15% deduction in final grade • 3 hours: 20% deduction in final grade • 4 hours: 25% deduction in final grade A student who is forced to miss one or more sessions for reasons beyon d his or her control may request an excused absence but all excused absences are subject to approval by the Dean or a designee. An excused absence is defined as an absence will only be granted for unforeseen reasons beyond the student’s control such as a d eath in one’s immediate family, a documented personal illness, natural disaster, or airline delays. A scheduling conflict, even if ministry -related, does not constitute an emergency and cannot be excused. Students who foresee a conflict with scheduling are encouraged to register for an alternative Residency in order to avoid the possibility of penalty or failure. An absence may only be excused provided that the student communicates the need for an excuse as soon as the need arises and provides appropriate d ocumentation for such absences when possible. Residency Completion Requirements Three courses within the MDiv program are only offered in residency and students must complete all three courses to graduate. Residency courses are identified by course descrip tion within the program of study and should be completed in the order they appear within the course walk. Current residency requirements are as follows: • Residency 1: Christian Worldview and Mission (INT -525) • Residency 2: Pastoral Theology (HTH -611) • Residency 3: Christ -Centered Preaching (MIN -601) In order to ensure that students make satisfactory progress through the MDiv program and complete required Residencies in a timely manner, students cannot continue in the program beyond specified credit hour limits without completing required Residency courses. This requirement should also reduce the number of students required to complete multiple Residency courses during a single year. Preferred credit hour ranges and maximum credit hours for the completion of each residency course are as follows: Residency 1: • 14-26 credits is the preferred range • 34 credits is the maximum (students cannot continue after 34 hours without completing Residency 1) Residency 2: • 30-50 credits is the preferred range • 58 credits is t he maximum (student cannot continue after 58 hours without completing Residency 2) Residency 3: • 54-68 credits is the preferred range • 78 credits is the maximum (Residency 3 must be completed to complete program) College of Nursing and Health Care Profession s: On -Campus Experience Attendance Policy Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) students are required to attend both scheduled On -Campus Experiences, and successfully complete all requirements including, but not limited to, skills practice, skills che ck-off and lecture. The On -Campus Experiences may occur on any day of the week (Sunday - Saturday) . Required attendance: • Must be physically present each day. • Must participate each day from scheduled start to finish time. Failure to attend any portion of the On -Campus Experience will result in an automatic course failure. Students will be required to repeat the course and the On -Campus Experience associated with the course to progress in their program of study . All On -Campus Experiences must be fulfilled as a graduation requirement. Absence Verification Policy (Traditional Campus Only) When students see a provider for illness, students must submit documentation to the Student Disability Services Office for verification, as a service to faculty. Provider do cumentation will be verified from the day seen, going forward, and may not be considered retroactively. Documentation must be submitted within 2 weeks from the first missed class and include date seen, dates excused, the signature of the provider, and list any specific restrictions. Please note that providing false, forged, altered, or Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 46 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. invented information to the University is a violation of the Code of Conduct and will be sent to Code of Conduct for review. Faculty make the determination of whether an abse nce is considered excused or unexcused based on the verification process. Absences are subject to course specific policies. The faculty member will determine if any missed points may be made up, including participation. If students have a medical need to miss more than 5 days, they may be referred to the Steps to Accommodations process as outlined in the University Policy Handbook for requesting accommodations. Prescheduled appointments do not qualify under this policy, and students should schedule appoint ments outside of their class time, as tests, exams, quizzes, etc. cannot be made up. C l a s s P a r t i c i p a t i o n Participating in classroom discussion is paramount to the learning experience. Participating in the weekly discussions allows students and instructors to share experiences, investigate complicated subject matter, share expertise, and examine the content from new perspectives. The qualitative participation requirements are: • Follow -up responses to classmates’ initial answers or responses that integrate cou rse theories with a practical application of the subject, offering a personal observation or experience, or referencing real -world examples, current events, or presenting current research on the topic. • Classroom interaction demonstrating deeper or broader thoughts beyond rephrasing what the textbook has presented on the topic. • Responses encouraging further discussion and ongoing dialogue with other students and the instructor in the class. • Asking additional, relevant questions about the week's topic. • Commun ications that are presented in a professional and supportive manner, and with respectful tone. Traditional Campus Classrooms In addition to the qualitative requirements, each instructor will provide the specific, in -class, quantitative participation requir ements. Online Classrooms (Undergraduate and Graduate) Participation can be earned only by posting substantive, quality messages to fellow classmates and the instructor in the main forum of the classroom. Certain courses may have alternative participation requirements. Students are encouraged to review the course syllabus and consult with the faculty member prior to the course start. Courses # Required Days # Required Substantive Posts Each Day UNV -103, UNV -108, UNV -104, PHI -105, ENG -105, PSY -100, CWV -101 4 2 All Other Undergrad 3 2 Graduate and Doctoral 3 1 Cohort Classrooms Students participating in face -to-face classes in a cohort format are enrolled in a hybrid program that requires students to be active in both the physical classroom, as well as the online classroom. All programs (Except RN -BSN ): Campus and Satellite Locations Students must post their initial response to the 1st discussion question by Day 3, and to the 2nd discussion question by Day 5 of each week. The post must also meet already established DQ requirements as stated in the course syllabus. In addition to the qualitative requirements, each instructor will provide the specific, in-class, quantitative participation requirements. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN -BSN) Program Student s must post their initial response to the 1st discussion question by Day 3, and to the 2nd discussion question by Day 5 of each week. In order to earn full participation points students must post 1 substantial message on 3 different days of each course wee k in addition to actively engaging in the face to face classroom meetings. Online Classrooms (Doctoral) Full participation in the discussion is a key component of the learning experience. It enriches group interaction and enhances the doctoral learning environment. To be considered substantive, a participation post (the initial and the on -going) should average 150 - 250 words in length. The post should include appropriate foundation knowledge, be factual, enhance the ongoing dialogue, and include support from scholarly literature. It is for this reason that a majority of a learners’ substantive participant posts should include at least one citation. Rather than just reporting what someone else has stated, the doctoral learner should demonstrate applicatio n and/or reflection of knowledge such that the learner enhances the meaning of the referenced material. Contributing to the discussion should promote an exciting, vibrant, shared learning community that accomplishes two or more of the following: • Expands on a classmate’s comments in a value -adding, topic - related way • Promotes a collaborative, supportive doctoral community • Advances the dialogue through follow -up questions • One -liners, off -topic posts, vague statements, unsupported opinions, inadequate explanati ons or posts do not meet the substantive participation requirements listed above. Assignment Submissions All assignments should be submitted through the drop box in the learning management system as Word documents with extensions of .doc or .docx unless ot herwise indicated in the assignment description. Written assignments of 500 words or more are required to be submitted to the LopesWrite drop box before submitting to the Assignments drop box in the learning management system, thus allowing students to mak e adjustments prior to submitting the final version for grading. Late Policy All assignments are due before midnight Arizona time on the due dates indicated. Assignments posted after the indicated due dates will be subject to a deduction of 10% of the avai lable points for each day late. No assignment can be accepted for grading after midnight on the final day of class. Technical issues are not valid excuses for late work unless the problem stems from GCU Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 47 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. servers. Exceptions to this policy are at the discret ion of the instructor. Learning Management System Availability Grand Canyon University’s online learning management systems are specifically intended to host classrooms for current and recently completed classes. Student access to classes will be removed f ive (5) weeks following the course end date. It is the responsibility of each student and faculty member to keep copies of all files uploaded to the online learning management system.

The University is not responsible to make course content or files submit ted to the online learning management system available to students or faculty members once the class has been removed. Missed Class Time for University -Sponsored Activities The University recognizes the importance of participation in University -sponsored activities such as musical and theatrical performances, athletic competition, and debate. It also recognizes that such participation may result in conflict with scheduled class times, including examinations, homework, quizzes, presentations, activities, p articipation, etc. It is the responsibility of participating student s to ensure that official documentation is submitted to their faculty members by the sponsoring organization/college in advance of the excused absences. The University defines an excused absence as a University - sponsored activity that requires student s to miss class. Student s requiring excused absences will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to make up the affected assignments(s) within two weeks of the due date . All classwork must be s ubmitted by the last day of the term. Faculty will provide students with discussion questions to complete to address missed participation. Students must complete exams and group assignments on time.

Arrangements for proctoring assignments must be made by t he sponsoring organization/college, in conjunction with the faculty of the course. Allowing the missed assignment or exam to be dropped does not consti tute a reasonable opportunity. Specific courses including student teaching, internships, clinical sessio ns, or practicums cannot be missed even for University sanctioned events. If student s fail to provide advanced documentation, instructor s have the discretion to treat the absence as unexcused and to decline any missed work that was due during that absence. Any students found to have misrepresented themselves regarding their participation in University -sponsored activities will be referred to the University Code of Conduct Committee for possible disciplinary action. Participation in NCAA Division 1 Athletics To be eligible for participation in NCAA Division 1 athletics, a student must meet one of the following requirements: • Student is enrolled full -time and matriculated as a degree seeking undergraduate student taking courses on the Phoenix campus; • Student is enrolled as a non -traditional graduate cohort or graduate online student and lives in the locale of the institution . G r a d e P o i n t A v e r a g e ( G P A ) P r o g r e s s i o n Nontraditional Students When a student earns a grade that drops the overall cumulative GPA below the undergraduate requirement of 2.0, undergraduate nursing requirement of 2.5, or the graduate and doctoral requirement of 3.0, he/she will be placed On Notice. The student has up to three course attempts to raise the GPA to the respective requirements . If the student is able to increase the GPA within three courses, the student will no longer be On Notice. If the student is unable to raise the GPA after the third course, the student will be Academically Disqualified for a period of 15 weeks. If this occurs within the first 12 credits of the student’s program, the First Course Completion and/or the Accepted with Specifications policy (if applicable) supersede this policy. Satisfactory Academic Progress Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is defined as a student’s progress toward successful completion of his or her degree requirements, and includes two equal components that are referred to as qualitative and quantitative measurements. The qualitative component evaluates the enrollment cumulative GPA and determines if the student is meeting the minimum GPA requirements set forth for the speci fic academic level and academic program. The quantitative component evaluates the student's progression towards completing his or her Program of Study within a measured maximum timeframe that cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the program . SAP c alculations are performed at the completion of the intervals listed below and are calculated using both the GCU enrollment cumulative GPA and earned credit hours at each review time period. • Nontraditional Undergraduate, Graduate and Doctoral Students: At t he completion of every payment period. Please see Nontraditional Academic Calendar (Online and Cohort) section . • Traditional Undergraduate and Graduate Students: After each semester If a grade change for a c ourse within the designated interval occurs within 35 days of an interval being completed, SAP will be recalculated. Transfer credits (TR), provided they meet degree requirements, will be counted as both attempted and earned credit hours. Failed grades (F ), Incompletes (I), and Withdrawals (W) will be counted as attempted credit hours but will not count as earned credit hours. Credit hours earned for repeated coursework, in addition to the original credit hours, will be counted as both attempted and earned credit hours. Warning Undergraduate students are placed on warning if their enrollment cumulative GPA drops below 2.0 or if they have not earned at least 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted at each review time period as stated above. Masters a nd Doctoral students are placed on warning if their enrollment cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 or if they have not earned at least 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted at each review time period as stated above. The warning period provides for an a dditional interval as described above. The warning status will be removed when the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 48 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. minimum enrollment cumulative GPA specified above is regained, and/or student earns 67% of the credit hours attempted.

If a student fails to meet the minimum GPA or is not e arning at least 67% of attempted credit hours in the subsequent interval, the student will be placed on suspension. Suspension Nontraditional students who are placed on suspension are not permitted to enroll in courses for a 15 -week suspension period. The suspension period will begin with the last day of attendance. For traditional campus students, the suspension period will begin on the last day of the semester. The suspension period for traditional campus students is as follows: • Suspended at the end of F all term: May be reinstated for the subsequent Fall term • Suspended at the end of Spring term: May be reinstated for the subsequent Spring term • Suspended at the end of Summer term: May be reinstated for the subsequent Spring term After fulfilling the terms of the suspension, students may apply for reinstatement by submitting a Request for Reinstatement , although reinstatement is not guaranteed. Students may or may not be granted re -admittance b ased on their academic record, including participation in previous courses. If readmission is granted, an Academic Plan will be created which may require students to first repeat any course or its equivalency for which they did not earn a C or better (unde rgraduate) or a B or better (graduate). Students granted re -admittance will need to follow their Academic Plan specifying courses to repeat, grades required to be earned, or any other activities students must complete. The student’s progress under the term s of the Academic Plan is monitored, and no program or modality changes can occur until the Academic Plan is complete. The University will review the student’s academic record to determine whether satisfactory academic progress can be attained through comp letion of an Academic Plan. The student’s progress under the terms of the Academic Plan is monitored, and no program or modality changes can occur until the plan is complete. Students on an Academic Plan must: • Obtain the required enrollment cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates, or 3.0 for graduate and doctoral students, by the end of the Academic Plan. • Repeat any course or its equivalency for which a passing grade was not earned prior to completing any other course. • Repeat a grade of C or below to incre ase the GPA, if directed. • Complete all courses in the Academic Plan successfully. • Any non -passing course grade (D or F depending on degree level) or withdrawing from a course (W), earned while on an Academic Plan will result in immediate expulsion. • Earn a minimum 67% of attempted credits by the end of the Academic Plan. Reinstated students are required to complete the Academic Plan as specified. Failure to do so will result in expulsion. Students may have financial aid reinstated if they are reinstated aca demically. It is important to note that students may also be suspended for other reasons, such as violations of the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards policy. Expulsion Expulsion is reserved for stude nts who have continually failed to meet the University’s expected performance requirements, measured by enrollment cumulative GPA and/or earning at least 67% of the cumulative credit hours attempted. After a suspended student is permitted reinstatement, he or she must raise their GPA to the required minimum and/or earn 67% of attempted credit hours by the completion of academic plan. If the student fails to meet either requirement, or any other terms in the Academic Plan, he or she will be expelled from the University and cannot register for any additional courses for two academic years. After fulfilling the terms of the expulsion, students may apply for reinstatement by submitting a Request for Reinstatement , although reinstatement is not guaranteed. The University will review the student’s academic record to determine whether satisfactory academic progress can be attained through completion of an Academic Plan. The student’s progress under the terms of the Academic Plan is monitored, and no program or modality changes can occur until the plan is complete. Students on an Academic Plan must: • Obtain the required enrollment cumulative GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates, or 3.0 for graduate and doctoral s tudents, by the end of the Academic Plan. • Repeat any course or its equivalency for which a passing grade was not earned prior to completing any other course. • Repeat a grade of C or below to increase the GPA, if directed. • Complete all courses in the Academi c Plan successfully. • Any non -passing course grade (D or F depending on degree level) or withdrawing from a course (W), earned while on an Academic Plan will result in immediate expulsion. • Earn a minimum 67% of attempted credits by the end of the Academic Plan. Reinstated students are required to complete the Academic Plan as specified. Students who do not successfully complete the Academic Plan upon returning from expulsion will not be granted any additional attempts to continue and will be permanently exp elled. It is important to note that students may also be expelled for other reasons, such as violations of the Code of Conduct and Academic Standards policy. Maximum Timeframe Federal regulations require students to complete their Program of Study within a measured maximum time frame that cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the program. The sum of the total required credit hours multiplied by 150% will be the maximum n umber of attempted credit hours. If a student reaches the 150% timeframe and has not completed his or her program of study, they will be placed on SAP Suspension. Students placed on SAP Suspension for not being able to complete their program within the 15 0% timeframe may apply for reinstatement by submitting a Request for Reinstatement . If readmission is granted, students may continue taking required coursework, but may be required to make oth er payment arrangements. B a c c a l a u r e a t e P r o g r a m m a t i c P r o g r e s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Honors College Upon acceptance into the Honors College , students may remain enrolled as long as they adhere to the following, which will be reviewed by the Honors Committee annually: 1. Maintain an enrollment cumulative GPA of 3.25 . • Students who fail to maintain the enrollment cumulative GPA requirement will be pl aced on honors probation for Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 49 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. two consecutive semester s in order to remediate the deficiency. The student’s case will be reviewed at the end o f the probationary period by the Honors Committee to determine i f the student will be dismissed from the Honors College . • Students must be off probation and in good academic standing at the time of graduation to be recognized as an Honors College graduate. • Students dismissed from the Honors College for failure to meet the GPA progression requirement, and are currently between a 3.0 and 3.24 GPA can appeal for reinstatement into the Honors College. Appeals for reinstatement are reviewe d on a case by case basis, and must be approved by the dean. 2. Successfully complete the HON -110: Honors Symposium course with a “CR” grade. Students that fail to pass the HON - 110: Honors Symposium course will be ineligible to graduate with the Honors Colleg e distinction . 3. Refrain from committing Student Code of Conduct violations. Honors Course Withdrawal Students wishing to withdrawal from their honors course must follow the Course Drop Policy . Honors College Withdrawal Student s wishing to withdrawal from their Honors College must submit a written request to their Student Services Counselor and the Honors College department. Colangelo College of Business Bachelor of Science in Business for Secondary Education (IP/TL) College of Education Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies (IP/Non -TL) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education/Special Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (IP/TL) College of Fine Arts and Production Bachelor of Arts in Music Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Arts in Dance Education (IP/TL) College of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Arts in English for Secondary Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Mathematics for Secondary Education (IP/TL) College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Bachelor of Science i n Biology for Secondary Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Chemistry for Secondary Education (IP/TL) Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (IP/TL) Prior to participation in any practicum/field experience, teacher candidates must provide their Fie ld Experience Counselor with verification of a current State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card or current fingerprint clearance documentation in accordance with the fingerprint policies of the state in which they reside. Cur rent and valid fingerprint clearance must be on file through the duration of the program. Failure to maintain current and valid Fingerprint Clearance may lead to immediate termination from the program . Based on the teacher candidate’s Program of Study, the teacher candidate will need one of the following: 1. Fingerprint Clearance Card 2. Federal Background Check: If a federal background check is required, official copies of this document will be reviewed by the Field Experience Counselor . A federal background che ck will be considered ‘clear’ if no offense(s) are listed. Teacher candidates with ‘cleared’ federal background checks will be deemed eligible for participation in practicum/field experiences. Should any offense(s) be listed on the federal background check , teacher candidates will be required to apply for and secure a valid State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. Where applicable, a current teaching certificate may be provided in lieu of fingerprint clearance. GCU will not a ccept any background check older than six years. Please note that teacher candidates may need to complete additional fingerprinting for certification purposes based on their state’s requirements. If candidates are charged with a felony or misdemeanor while in the program, even if charges are not verified, they are obligated to report this to their Field Experience Counselor . Failure to do so may lead to immediate termination from the program. In the event that admission to Grand Canyon University’s College of Education is denied as a result of one or more offense listed in Sections B or Section C of the Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 41 -1758.03, outlined in Appendix A, the following appeals process should be followed. Level One Appeal 1. Apply for a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. (Should the fingerprint clearance card be denied, see a Level Two Appeal) 2. Upon securing a fingerprint clearance card, request documentation from the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department o f Education indicating consent of your potential eligibility to apply for and obtain a teacher or principal license based on the listed offense(s). The Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education may request additional information regarding t he listed offense(s) prior to the issuance of their consent to be eligible for certification. 3. Provide Grand Canyon University with copies of the Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the documentation provided by the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Depa rtment of Education for reconsideration of admission. Level Two Appeal 1. In the event that a fingerprint clearance card is denied, petition the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting for a good cause exception. More information regarding the application and process for a good cause exception can be found at the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting website. 2. If the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting app roves the good cause exception, a fingerprint clearance card will be issued. (Should the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting deny the good cause exception, a fingerprint clearance card will not be issued, and denied admission. (This decision cannot be appealed .) 3. Upon securing an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, request documentation from the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education indicating consent of your potential eligibility to apply for and obtain a teacher or principal license based o n the listed offense(s). The Investigation Unit of the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 50 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Arizona Department of Education may request additional information regarding the listed offense(s) prior to the issuance of their consent to be eligible for certification. 4. Provide Grand Canyon University with copies of the Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the documentation provided by the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education for reconsideration of admission. Appendix A: Pursuant to ARS 41 -1758.03 Section B A person who is subject to registration as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction or who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this state or the same or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction is precluded from receiving a fingerprint clearance card: 1. Sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult. 2. Incest. 3. First or second degree murder. 4. Sexual assault. 5. Sexual exploitation of a min or. 6. Sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 7. Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. 8. Commercial sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 9. Child prostitution as prescribed in section 13 -3212. 10. Child abuse. 11. Abuse of a vulnerable adult. 12. Sexual conduct wi th a minor. 13. Molestation of a child. 14. Molestation of a vulnerable adult. 15. A dangerous crime against children as defined in section 13 - 705. 16. Exploitation of minors involving drug offenses. 17. Taking a child for the purpose of prostitution as prescribed in section 13-3206. 18. Neglect or abuse of a vulnerable adult. 19. Sex trafficking. 20. Sexual abuse. 21. Production, publication, sale, possession and presentation of obscene items as prescribed in section 13 -3502. 22. Furnishing harmful items to minors as prescribed in section 13-3506. 23. Furnishing harmful items to minors by internet activity as prescribed in section 13 -3506.01. 24. Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes as prescribed in section 13 -3512. 25. Luring a minor for sexual exploitation. 26. Enticement of persons for purposes of prostitution. 27. Procurement by false pretenses of person for purposes of prostitution. 28. Procuring or placing persons in a house of prostitution. 29. Receiving earnings of a prostitute. 30. Causing one's spouse to become a prostitu te. 31. Detention of persons in a house of prostitution for debt. 32. Keeping or residing in a house of prostitution or employment in prostitution. 33. Pandering. 34. Transporting persons for the purpose of prostitution, polygamy and concubinage. 35. Portraying adult as a min or as prescribed in section 13 -3555. 36. Admitting minors to public displays of sexual conduct as prescribed in section 13 -3558. 37. Unlawful sale or purchase of children. 38. Child bigamy. Appendix A: Pursuant to ARS 41 -1758.03 Sections C A person who is awaiting tri al on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this state or the same or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction is precluded from receiving a fingerprint clearance card, except that the person may petition the board of fingerprinting for a good cause exception pursuant to section 41 -619.55: 1. Manslaughter. 2. Endangerment. 3. Threatening or intimidating. 4. Assault. 5. Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drugs or dangerous drugs. 6. Assault by vicious animals. 7. Drive by shooting. 8. Assaults on officers or fire fighters. 9. Discharging a firearm at a structure. 10. Indecent exposure. 11. Public sexual indecency. 12. Aggravated criminal damage. 13. Theft. 14. Theft by extortion. 15. Shoplifting. 16. Forgery. 17. Criminal possession of a forgery device. 18. Obtaining a signature by deception. 19. Criminal impersonation. 20. Theft of a credit card or obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means. 21. Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card. 22. Forgery of a credit card. 23. Fraudulent use of a credit card. 24. Possession of any machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card. 25. False statement as to financial condition or identity to obtain a credit card. 26. Fraud by per sons authorized to provide goods or services. 27. Credit card transaction record theft. 28. Misconduct involving weapons. 29. Misconduct involving explosives. 30. Depositing explosives. 31. Misconduct involving simulated explosive devices. 32. Concealed weapon violation. 33. Possession and sale of peyote. 34. Possession and sale of a vapor -releasing substance containing a toxic substance. 35. Sale of precursor chemicals. 36. Possession, use or sale of marijuana, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs. 37. Manufacture or distribution of an imitatio n controlled substance. 38. Manufacture or distribution of an imitation prescription -only drug. 39. Manufacture or distribution of an imitation over -the -counter drug. 40. Possession or possession with intent to use an imitation controlled substance. 41. Possession or poss ession with intent to use an imitation prescription -only drug. 42. Possession or possession with intent to use an imitation over - the -counter drug. 43. Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 51 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 44. Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, d rink or medicine. 45. A criminal offense involving criminal trespass and burglary under title 13, chapter 15. 46. A criminal offense under title 13, chapter 23. 47. Child neglect. 48. Misdemeanor offenses involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor. 49. Offenses invo lving domestic violence. 50. Arson. 51. Kidnapping. 52. Felony offenses involving sale, distribution or transportation of, offer to sell, transport or distribute or conspiracy to sell, transport or distribute marijuana, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs. 53. Robbery. 54. Aggr avated assault. 55. Felony offenses involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor. 56. Negligent homicide. 57. Criminal damage. 58. Misappropriation of charter school monies as prescribed in section 13 -1818. 59. Taking identity of another person or entity. 60. Aggravated taking identity of another person or entity. 61. Trafficking in the identity of another person or entity. 62. Cruelty to animals. 63. Prostitution. 64. Sale or distribution of material harmful to minors through vending machines as prescribed in section 13 -3513. 65. Welfare fr aud. Practicum/Field Experiences Practicum /field experiences are field -based learning opportunities that focus on observation, application, and reflection.

These expectations include, but are not limited to the expectation that the Teacher Candidate: • Gives appropriate attention to college and site placement work • Attends class, exercises, and engagements as required by the college and school site placement • Acknowledges and accepts the responsibility of honorable adherence to the university’s and site placement’s standards, rules, policies, and procedures • Supports and exhib its ethical behavior with students, faculty, staff, school placement personnel, and the community • Recognizes and embraces the diversity and personal values of others • Exhibits self -direction and self -reliance as a college student and in the pursuit of indiv idual and collaborative learning objectives and goals • Acknowledges and accepts personal responsibility and accountability for his or her actions, interactions, and communication in all forms with students, faculty, staff, school placement personnel, and th e community • Upholds confidentiality and respect for personal or professional information communicated in the placement classroom • Adheres to college dispositional expectations, policies, and standards of academic honesty • Represents themselves solely in all matters related to Clinical Practice performance, evaluation, assessments, disciplinary action, etc. • Dresses according to professional attire expectations which can be interpreted as: o Women: slacks (dress pants), skirts (mid -calf to about two inches above the knee), blouses, shells, cardigans, blazers, dresses o Men: dress pants, button down shirts, polo shirts (with a collar), blazers o Dress not permitted: Anything that is see -through, short, tight, or shows too much skin, flip -flops, tennis shoes, jeans that are too loose fitting, ripped or faded. Teacher Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 52 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Candidates must also follow the dress code of teachers at the school site Essential Elements for Teachers • Safely navigate the classroom /placement site and follow all safety protocols as outlined by the plac ement site. • Effectively communicate with students, parents, and peers • Complete all tasks in the designated time • Make effective crisis management decisions based on placement site policies and procedures • Ability to handle a full classroom of students as a ssigned o Awareness of student needs • Lead a classroom for the full contracted teacher work day. This includes: o Student Contact time o Teacher Contract time • Act as a professional regarding: o Timeliness o Preparedness o Hygiene and professional dress o Transportation to and from the school site • Communicate in appropriate standard language for the setting (written and verbal) • Maintain collegial relationships in the work/classroom environment Essential Functions Motor/Physical/Cognitive Strength for Teachers • A teacher candidate must be able to: Possess the physical strength and mobility to safely carry out teaching procedures and provide routine direction to students of all ages in all assigned school settings. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Use profess ional awareness to make accurate student assessments and judgments. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Accurately assess student progress and any needed information specific to student development. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Develop mature, s ensitive and effective relationships with individuals, families and groups of various social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds; adhere to GCU policies, procedures and requirements as described in the Clinical Practice/Student Teaching Manua l, Faculty/Employee Handbook, University Policy Handbook and demonstrate ethical behavior, including adherence to professional and university honor codes. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Communicate effectively and accurately in standard language us ing speech, reading, writing, language skills, and computer literacy. The use of appropriate nonverbal communication is also essential. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Collect, analyze, prioritize, integrate, and generalize information and knowledge to make sound judgments and decisions to promote positive student outcomes. • A teacher candidate must be able to: Adhere to classroom and placement schedules, submit all course and placement expectations in a timely manner. • A teacher candidate must be able to: meet all health and safety requirements to perform duties in assigned school settings. o School/placement sites may have health and safety requirements in addition to required GCU screenings. Dispositional Expectations • High Expectations - Educators shoul d believe that all students can learn and should set and support realistic expectations for student success. • Respect for the Diversity of Others - Educators should be sensitive to individual learning and social needs of students and embrace the cultural div ersity of the community. • Fairness - Educators should promote social justice and equity, maintain appropriate standards of confidentiality, and exercise fairness in all areas including assessment. • Professional Conduct - Educators should exercise sound judgmen t and ethical behavior. They should be a positive role model within their community. • Reflection - Educators should recognize that reflection combined with experience leads to growth as a professional.

Educators should be thoughtful about their professional practice, critically examine it, and seek continual improvement. • Curiosity - Educators should promote and support curiosity and encourage active inquiry. They should be able to think innovatively and creatively, using critical thinking as a problem -solving approach. • Honesty - Educators should model integrity by their words and actions. They should be forthright with others and uphold high standards of trust, character, and integrity. • Compassion - Educators should demonstrate professional friendliness, warmth, and genuine caring in their relationships with others while providing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual support. • Advocacy - Teachers understand the impact of community involvement and servant leadership as it applies to the welfare of others in the edu cational setting. • Dedication - Educators should be committed to the profession of teaching and learning. They should be professionally active, lifelong learners and seek opportunities for professional development. Clinical Practice Expectation Violations The following violations clarify conduct unbecoming of Teacher Candidates in the College of Education. Teacher Candidates are expected not to engage in such action while in a clinical setting at a school or school district. The following is a non -exhaustive list of actions that are considered clinical practice conduct violations, for which Teacher Candidates are subjected to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University. If teacher candidates are found eligible to continue with the pro gram, Clinical Practice can only be repeated once . • Falsification, forgery, alteration, or invention of information, including, but not limited to, any document used for admission or eligibility to the university, document related to: o Admission or eligibility to Clinical Practice o Information regarding the site placement school, the district and/or personnel o Information regarding students o Information regarding curriculum content in the classroom • Disruptive behavior in any form that creates a hostile or offensive educational environment for a student, Cooperating Teacher, GCU Faculty Supervisor, faculty or staff o Threatening to harm or endanger the safety of any individual in the practicum/field experience setting o Threatening statements, behaviors, acts of violence or corporal punishment against any individual in the practicum/field experience setting • Failure to comply promptly with any reasonable directive from a Cooperating Teacher, GCU Faculty Supervisors, GCU course instructor, or staff • Failure to co operate with an investigation Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 53 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Possession, use, distribution, or behavior under the influence of alcohol or illegal or banned drugs or substances while on school property, or as part of any school -related activity • Communication orally, in writing, or by use of any technological device, including, and not limited to any phone or computer device, outside the classroom in a manner that could be perceived as inappropriate by any member of the site placement school, its extended community or university • Failure to maintain a professional approach to personal relationships with the students or the school community members Remediation The College of Education may take disciplinary action against candidates who demonstrate insufficient performance, inappropriate dispo sitions, conduct unbecoming, or are terminated by the site school placement. Remediation is implemented if candidates do not demonstrate sufficient progress with regard to performance or dispositions. The College of Education Office of Clinical Practice an d/or Professional Practices Committee reviews all documentation and makes a determination as to whether the alleged violation or deficiency has been substantiated and which college -level penalties may apply. If candidates do not comply with remediation plans and/or sanctions, they ma y be terminated from their site, complete a corrective action plan and/or may have to undergo the Code of Conduct process for failure to comply with a college directive. Basic Skills and Content Area Exams (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) 1. Teacher Candidates enrolled in an Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure Programs (IP/TL) beginning with the 2009 -2010 Academic Catalog must pass their state -mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/ stu dent teaching experience . It is the Teacher Candidate’s responsibility to determine what, if any, testing is necessary for their individual state. 2. Teacher Candidates that certify through Arizona will be required to submit passing scores on the National Ev aluation Series (NES), Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) or equivalent exam as determined by the Arizona Department of Education’s out of state exam reciprocity requirements prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experien ce. 3. If there is no content knowledge exam for the content area in which the Teacher Candidate is seeking certification, the Teacher Candidate will be required to submit an appeal to the Coll ege of Education demonstrating the content proficiency as guided b y the state in whi ch they are seeking certification. 4. Score reports will be accepted only if the official score report documents a passing score (‘pass’ or ‘passed’). 5. Teacher C andidates residing in states that do not have state - specific mandated basic and/o r content exams for initial licensure and do not certify throug h Arizona may be able to defer exams . Teacher Candidates should contact t heir assigned Field Experience Counselor (FEC) if they believe they qualify. Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching (Initi al Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Clinical practice/student teaching provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills in brick and mortar classroom setting. (Clinical practice/student teaching cannot be completed in a virtual school setting.) Teacher Candidates must meet all eligibility requir ements prior to progressing into clinical practice/student teaching. Taken at the conclusion of all coursework, clinical practice/ student teaching requires 15-16 consecutive week s (dependent on Teacher Candidate’s program of study) of unpaid, full day (Monday - Friday) placement with a COE approved Cooperating Teacher/Mentor . A Cooperating Teacher/Mentor must hold a current/valid certification in the area which aligns with the Teach er Candidate’s program of study, a Master degree or exceptional experience, have a minimum of three years teaching experience, full recommendation of the building principal/administrator and desire and ability to work cooperatively with the Teacher Candida te. Clinical practice/student teaching full days consists of the following: • Student Contact time: any instructional classroom time spent directly with students. • Teacher Contract time: any function at the cooperating school site(s) that the contracted teach er is required to attend. This includes prep time and professional development. • District holidays/inclement weather days are not to be counted. Clinical practice/student teaching requ ires a full take over for a minimum of 50% of the experience (i.e. 4 week s of full take over for an 8 -week course and 8 weeks for a 15/16 week course). During this time, Teacher Candidates will assume all teaching duties and responsibilities necessary for effective teaching of students without endangering the health and safety of the individual or others. Essential functions of the teaching profession include effectively leading the classroom and ensuring student learning. Clinical practice/student teaching is complete d in the Fall or Spring semesters; and is required for an Ins titutional Recommendation (IR). Teacher Candidates looking to complete clinical practice/student teaching in the summer may contact their assigned FEC to discuss eligibility. Clinical practice/student teaching may only be repeated once in the course of the Teacher Candidate’s time at Grand Canyon University. Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching Placement Requirements (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Clinical practice/student teaching must be completed in a brick and mortar school (virtual schools are no acceptable for clinical practice/student teaching). Clinical practice/student teaching must be completed in a public -school setting or a licensed/accredited nonpublic school setting. Teacher Candidate’s site placement must align with the Teacher Candida te’s program of study. Placement preferences will be honored, if possible and/or feasible. However, the University reserves the right to make assignments or adjustments deemed to be in the Teacher Candidate’s best interest and the interest of other involve d parties. Clinical practice/student teaching cannot be completed at a school site where a relative is employed or the Teacher Candidate has children who attend the school. Unpaid Clinical Practice/Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Teacher C andidates may not student teach in the classroom(s) in which they are employed as paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes . Paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes are not teachers of record. As assistants to a classroom teacher, their resp onsibilities are more limited than those required of a classroom teacher. Therefore, paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes will need to take a leave of absence from their duties and responsibilities while they complete the clinical practice/ student t eaching requirements for their program of study. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 54 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Eligibility for Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) 1. Successfully c omplete all coursework , including documented practicum/field experience hours, within the program of study. 2. Pass the state -specified basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/ student teaching experience . 3. Maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 (undergrad) or 3.0 (graduate) as required for clinical practice/student teaching. 4. Work with the appropriate departments to remove any academic and/or financial holds on account to ensure that the Student Services Counselor (SSC) is able to complete the required registration process. 5. Rev iew program progression and academic eligibility wit h assigned SSC and/or Field Experience Counselor (FEC) . 6. Possess a current /valid Fingerprint Clearance Card or background check. Teacher Candidates certif ying through Arizona must have an Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Clinical practice/s tudent teaching may only be repeated once in the course of the Teacher Candidate’s time at Grand Canyon University . If a Teacher Candidate has an unsuccessful clinical practice/student teaching attempt in an Institutional Recommendation (IR) program and then enrolls into another IR program, the Teacher Candidate will need to appeal to the College of Education to student teach for a second and final attempt. Application for Clinical Practice/ Stud ent Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) In order to apply for clinical practice/student teaching, the Teacher Candidate must be meeting all clinical practice/student teaching eligibility requirements. The Student Teaching Application is provided by the Teacher Candidate’s assigned Field Experience Counselor (FEC) . The Student Teaching Application deadlines are as follows : Traditional (Ground) Students • November 1 st is the deadline for the Fall Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience • May 1 st is the deadline for the Spring Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience Non -Traditional (Online) Students • February 1 st is the deadlin e for the Fall Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience • August 1 st is the deadline for the Spring Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience No exceptions will be made to these deadlines . Requirements for an Institutional Recommendation (Initi al Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Institutional Recommendations (IRs) are issued for teaching, principal, and school counseling programs that lead to initial licensure in Arizona . The IR confirms that a candidate has met all requirements, including succes sful clinical practice/ student teaching or internship, for the program of study that has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. It is the candidate ’s responsibility to determine the pr ofessional knowledge and content knowledge exams that mu st be taken to obtain a certificate in Arizona. An IR is valid for one year from the date it is signed. IRs can be issued only within one year of a candidate ’s graduation date; otherwise, the candidate will need to apply for a transcript analysis to determ ine if certification criteria have been met. All Teacher C andidates seeking an Institutional Recommendation for a teaching license must complete the program matic and state licensure which include but are not limited to verification of current/valid fingerprint clearance, passing scores on basic skills, content and professional knowledge exams and successful completion of clinical practice/student teaching. College of Fine Arts and Production Bachelor of Arts in Dance Bachelor of Arts in Dance Educa tion (IP/TL) Prospective students seeking admission to Grand Canyon University as dance education majors should have a minimum of two years of concentrated training in ballet, modern, and jazz dance technique. To gain admission into the program, a student must meet the general admission requirement of the university along with the requirements below. 1. An audition, either live or through the submission of DVD or digital materials 2. Dance resume and goal essay Auditionees will be led by a faculty member and as ked to demonstrate their technical skill level via barre and center work, progressions and improvisation. In addition, students will perform one minute of solo choreography. Transfer students are required to perform solos that they have choreographed. Can didates must demonstrate performance strength and skills that can be developed to enable them to successfully complete the degree requirements of the major and to successfully serve in professional realms of dance and dance education. Prospective students may register online to audition on a date of their choice at www.gcu.edu/auditions. College of Nursing and Health Care Professions All CONHCP Nursing Undergraduate Programs Chain of Command In the healthcare field, it is the expectation that healthcare wo rkers will use the chain of command to bring issues to the appropriate leader’s attention. For example: This is especially important when CONHCP nursing students question things like medication type and dosage. In order to prepare students for the requir ements of health care employers, the College leadership expect students to use the Chain of Command for raising similar issues in all healthcare programs. Therefore, students with concerns regarding the classroom should appropriately and professionally add ress their faculty. If intervention is needed beyond the faculty, students should address to their SSC. Finally, if the issue needs further attention, the SSC will notify the Director or Program Lead. Further concerns should be taken to the Assistant/ Associate Dean over the student’s program. If the student’s concern is regarding something unrelated to CONHCP courses, the student should consult with their counselor, and if needed the Student Services Manager. If after this process is exhausted, the student can pursue the University Appeals Procedures . Professional Practices Committee The College of Nursing & Health Care Professions Professional Practices Committee serves as the central sanctioning body for the application of College -level penalties in all cases involving student violations of the CONHCP clinical and lab policies, the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 55 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Student Professional Dispositions, as well as the Nursing Professional Standards. Student Professional Dispositions One important aspect of the student experience is the fulfillment of professional dispositions —ways of working, thinking, and interacting with others —in three areas: Professionalism, Work Ethic, and Communication Skills. In order to support student development and have clear expectations in these areas CONHCP lists the following key dispositions. Failure to demonstrate these dispositions through behaviors at any point in the program may jeopardize students’ continuation in the program. Students are expected to monitor their development of these professional dispositions, beginning now and continuing throughout their career. The ability to reflect on personal growth, strengths, and challenges is a central characteristic of e ffective people working in health care. These disposition statements do not replace the University Code of Conduct. Communication Skills 1. Demonstrate appropriate, professional, respectful verbal communication 2. Demonstrate appropriate, professional, respec tful written communication 3. Demonstrate a disposition toward inquiry and problem solving 4. Work collaboratively with students, faculty, and professionals 5. Demonstrate consistently positive attitudes toward learning and/or teaching 6. Accept responsibility for decisions and actions 7. Establish and maintain mutually respectful interactions 8. Demonstrate understanding of university/program organizational chart by communicating “need to know information” to individuals according to the chain of command Work Ethic 1. Demonstrate regular attendance 2. Demonstrate punctuality 3. Complete work in a timely manner 4. Demonstrate organizational skills 5. Know and observe all pertinent policies and procedures 6. Demonstrate a disposition toward personal ownership of learning and profes sional development Professionalism 1. Demonstrate a commitment to work with clients, their families, students, faculty, and staff in appropriate, professional, and respectful ways 2. Demonstrate an awareness of community, state, national, and world contexts that have an impact on the profession and the learning process 3. Treat everyone fairly, equitably, and respectfully 4. Accept constructive criticism and adjusts performance accordingly 5. Express and demonstrate interest in and enthusiasm for teaching/learning 6. Adapt to new and diverse teaching/learning situations 7. Adapt to differences among people including differences of SES, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, language, etc. 8. Maintain confidentiality about all student, client, faculty, and staff records unless disclosure serves a professionally compelling purpose or is required by law 9. Demonstrate discretion when discussing colleagues, faculty, field sit es, and personal information 10. Respect the points of view of others 11. Contribute meaningfully, appropriately, professionally, and respectfully to discussions by asking questions, giving opinions, and listening to others 12. Project an appropriate professional a ppearance in professional settings 13. Project an appropriate professional and respectful demeanor 14. Be open to leadership and opportunities for growth 15. Understand and practice professional ethical standards 16. Recognize personal at risk behavior: Behavioral cho ice that increases risk where risk is not recognized, or is mistakenly believed to be justified 17. Recognize personal reckless behavior: Behavioral choice to consciously disregard a substantial and unjustifiable risk 18. Acts overall in a manner that furthers t he interests of others (enlightened self -interest): Enlightened self -interest refers to the understanding and trust that what a person does to enhance another's quality of life enhances one's own quality of life to a similar degree. More simply put, it is the idea that "what goes around comes around" 19. Utilize social media responsibly, avoiding issues regarding privacy and confidentiality by not communicating information regarding your clinical experiences or documents contained in a client record. Procedur e for Processing Alleged Violations of the CONHCP Professional Dispositions The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions may take disciplinary action against a student who violates the Professional Dispositions. Violations will be reported by GCU ins tructors, GCU staff, or third parties affiliated with GCU. GCU faculty and staff are required to notify students that an incident report will be submitted to the Professional Practice Committee. Reports are forwarded to the Professional Practices Committe e Administrator upon discovery of the incident. The Administrator then reviews the report, as well as any history of prior offenses. The Administrator then notifies the student if the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions intends to take further action as a result of the particular report or as a result of the history of offenses. If further action is recommended, the Professional Practices Committee will determine whether the alleged violation has been substantiated and which College -level penalt y to apply. Students who are charged with a violation of the Professional Practices are afforded an opportunity to be heard before a College -level penalty is applied. Students at risk for College - level sanctions will be: • Contact ed by the Professional Prac tice Committee Administrator • Offered the opportunity to present documentation and speak on their own beha lf to the Professional Practice Committee. • Present information by submitting a written statement and/or participating via teleconference. Students are not required to participate or submit information. Students who wish to participate or present information must adhere to the following: • Submit all documentation within the timeframe specified in the notification. • If the student does not respond withi n seven days of being contacted by t he Professional Practice Committee Administrator, the student forfeits his/her right to participate in the process and a determination will be made by the Professional Practices Committee. • All information, including the initial report and supporting documentation, and any statement and documentation Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 56 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. submitted by the student, will be reviewed by the Professional Practices Committee during their formal Committee meetings. • Students are not entitled to representation by any third party, personal representative, or attorney in the College disciplinary process. College -level Penalties The Professional Practice Committee has the ability to issue College -level penalties. In making its determination, the Committee considers the severity of the offense, as well as the student’s history within the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. Program Warning Some clinical violations may require students to complete a Student Success Plan, to outline required changes in behavior or practice. Students will be assigned an appropriate college administrator or faculty to complete mandatory meetings during the semester to update the student’s progress toward achieving the required goals. Students who fail to meet these requirements wil l be referred back to the Professional Practice Committee for potential additional sanctions. Sanctions requiring a student success plan include: • Dress Code Violation • Failure to Follow Directives by Faculty, Clinician, Preceptor, Office of Field Experience , or Staff Unprepared For Clinical • Unprofessional Communication or Behavior • Greater than 1:1 Preceptor to Student Ratio without notifying CONHCP. Program Probation Program Probation is a sanction imposed by the Professional Practice Committee. Clinical Pro gram Probation is assigned to a student that commits infractions determined to be high risk where additional monitoring is needed. Clinical Program Probation may be removed within a semester, or may cross over multiple semesters based on the severity. An a utomatic 10% clinical grade reduction applies for any course in which an undergraduate student was sanctioned with Clinical Program Probation. A graduate student placed on clinical probation will result in a 10% reduction of professionalism points in the c lassroom. Faculty and Clinicians, in current and future terms, overseeing students on clinical probation will be notified of the infraction and remediation requirements. These infractions include but are not limited to • Unsafe clinical practice • Failing to c omplete the Student Success Plan Requirements • Repeat Clinical Lab, Simulation Tardy • Unexcused Clinical, Lab, Simulation Absence • HIPAA Violation • Performing skills or interventions before successfully completing a Performance Based Assessment • Displaying hostility or using confrontational words or body language • Clinical, Lab, or Simulation abandonment (without permission) • Acting Independently Within the Scope of a Nurse Program Probation Procedure The following steps will occur if the stud ent is being pla ced on program probation. 1. The student will receive the sanction of Clinical Program Probation from the Professional Practices Committee through email and postal mail. This letter will outline the requirements the student must complete during their probatio n. 2. A copy of the letter will be placed in the student’s file. 3. The student’s progress will be reassessed at the end of the term to determine if the student will be removed from clinical probation. Students that do not complete the requirements will be refer red to the University Code of Conduct Committee for potential suspension or expulsion from the program and/or the University. 4. The student must be removed from probation in order to meet program and graduation requirements. University Code of Conduct Referr al Some behaviors are so egregious that significant sanctions will apply. These infractions will be submitted to the Code of Conduct Committee for potential University sanctions such as suspension and/or expulsion. Please see the Code of Conduct and Academ ic Standards policy for more information. Infractions that require Code of Conduct reporting include: • Academic Plagiarism • Clinical Practice Fraud or Forgery • Academic Cheating • Jeopardizing a Clinical Partnership • Failure to Report a Felony or Misdemeanor In addition to the sanctions a student may face from the Code of Conduct Committee of the University, the most significant infractions require the University to report the incident or behavior to the Arizona Board of Nursing by statute. The priority of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is the education of future health care professionals in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and patients.

Patient safety is of the utmost importance. In certain cases where a student is engaged in behavior that is intentionally harmful, negligent, below program standards, or inconsistent with nursing or athletic training professional standards, whether potentially or actually harmful to a patient, the Dean or designee will report the incident to th e respective regulatory board as soon as the incident is substantiated. Reporting is mandatory under the Nurse Practice Act ( https://www.azbn.gov/faqs/disci pline - complaints/submitting -a-complaint -faqs%20 -%202 ) and the Athletic Training Practice Act (ARS 32 -4158). The following documents guide the professional practice of athletic training and define the skills appropriate for students at the baccalaureate lev el. • Arizona State Law ( Chapter 41 – Athletic Trainers ) • The Board of Certification’s (BOC’s) Standard of Professional Practice • NATA Educational Competencies (5th Edition) • NATA Code of Ethics All students enrolled in a clinical program are required to participate in formal instruction on skills related to their respective discipline (nursing / athletic training) before practicing any skill on patients. All skills must be done under the direct supervision of a clinical preceptor / instructor. Students may be placed on clini cal suspension, per the Dean or designee, during the investigation. Infractions that require Arizona Board of Nursing notification by licensed or unlicensed students include: • Information that a nurse or certificate holder may be mentally or physically unab le to safely practice nursing or perform nursing related duties • Conduct which leads to the dismissal for unsafe nursing practice or conduct or other unprofessional conduct Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 57 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to high risk/harm to a patient and required medical intervention • Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to the death of a patient • Conduct involving the misuse of alcohol or other chemical substances to the extent that nursing practice may be impaired or may be detrimentally impact ed • Actual or suspected drug diversion • Pattern of failure to account for medications; failing to account for wastage of control drugs • Falsification of medical or treatment records • Pattern of inappropriate judgment or nursing skill • Failing to assess or inter vene on behalf of patient(s) • Conduct involving sexual contact with a patient, patient family member or other dual relationships • Conduct involving physical/verbal patient abuse • Conduct involving misappropriation, theft or exploitation of a patient • Practicin g nursing without a valid nursing license • Conduct that deceives, defrauds or harms the public • Criminal charges, felony and misdemeanor, which may affect public safety within ten days from when the charge(s) are filed • Failing to take action in a health car e setting to protect a patient whose safety or welfare is at risk from incompetent health care practice, or to report such practice to employment or licensing authorities. Infractions that require Arizona Board of Nursing notification by licensed students only include: • Conduct involving practicing beyond the scope of practice of the license or certificate. Examples include knowingly giving a medication not authorized by a treating provider, obtaining laboratory or other tests not authorized by a treating pr ovider, unauthorized adjusting of dosage • Violation of a disciplinary sanction imposed on the nurse’s license by the board • Felony conviction(s) must be reported within ten days of the conviction Failing to report to the Board a licensed nurse whose work his tory includes conduct, or pattern of conduct, that leads to or may lead to an adverse patient outcome. Patient Safety Event A patient safety event is an event, incident, or condition that could have resulted or did result in harm to a patient. Patient safe ty events include adverse events, no -harm events, close calls, hazardous conditions and sentinel events, which are defined as follows: • An adverse event is a patient safety event that resulted in harm to a patient. • A no -harm event is a patient safety even t that reaches the patient but does not cause harm. • A close call (or “good catch”) is a patient safety event that did not reach the patient. • A hazardous (or “unsafe”) condition(s) is a circumstance (other than a patient’s own disease process or condition ) that increases the probability of an adverse event. • A sentinel event is a patient safety event (not primarily related to the natural course of the patient’s illness or underlying condition) that reaches a patient and results in any of the following: o De ath o Permanent harm o Severe temporary harm If a patient safety event should occur, the student needs to immediately notify the clinical instructor and/or preceptor, Director and/or Program Lead at the University and health care facility leadership and comp lete the CONHCP Incident Report form. The patient safety event will lead to an investigation with possible corrective actions up to and including a referral to Code of Conduct with the recommendation for expulsion from the program and the event will be re ported to the respective Board of Nursing. Reference: The Joint Commission. (2017, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.jointcommission.org/sentinel_event_policy_and_pro cedures/. Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Students may enroll in general education coursework that prepares students for entry into the Bachelor of S cience in Athletic Training (ATP) program . Admission into the clinical portion of the Athletic Training Education program is competitive and determined by the criteria lis ted below in addition to the availability of clinical placements . Admission into the Athletic Training Program is not guaranteed Admission Requirements for Clinical Coursework To be eligible for acceptance into the clinical phase of the program, students must: 1. Complete the application by the designated deadline as specified on the ATP website. 2. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 3. Successfully complete all prerequisit e courses: ENG -105, ENG -106, MAT -144, BIO -201, BIO -201L, BIO -202, BIO - 202L ATP -214, ATP -214L and ATP -256. ATP -214, ATP - 214L and ATP -256 must be completed at Grand Canyon University . 4. Complete the Athletic Training entrance examination, which includes conten t from prerequisite courses including BIO -201, BIO -201L, BIO -202, BIO -202L ATP -214, ATP -214L and ATP -256 . 5. Complete a written essay to answer a series of questions regarding students’ knowledge of the profession of athletic training and commitment to learni ng. Students offered secondary admission must complete and submit the following information to the Office of Field Experience prior to the start of clinical rotations: 1. Application for an Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. 2. First Aid card from an approved provider listed in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual 3. Professional Rescuer CPR card from an approved provider listed in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field 4. Experience Manual. The CPR course must meet t he Board of Certification (BOC) Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) 5. requirements (www.bocatc.org). 6. Signed Technical Standards form 7. Signed HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality acknowledgement form 8. Health History and Physical Examination form which include proof of required vaccinations outlined in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual 9. Proof of valid professional liability insurance 10. Hepatitis B Vaccination Form Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 58 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 11. Valid National Athletic Trainers Association Membership which provides access to clinic al course proficiency requirements. Membership fee is paid by the student. Students offered secondary admission must attend the mandatory athletic training orientation prior to the start of the academic year. Policies and procedures pertaining to blood bo rne pathogens, communicable diseases, and accreditation requirements are reviewed with new students at that time. Upon acceptance into the clinical phase of the program, students must adhere to the following criteria in order to remain in good standing a nd continuously enrolled in the Athletic Training program: 1. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Students who fail to meet the minimum GPA requirement will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. Students who fail to raise their GPA after the following semester will be administratively withdrawn from the program. 2. Successfully complete all Athletic Training major courses with C or better. Students who receive a lower grade than a C will be administratively withdrawn from the program a nd will need to follow the steps outlined in the Re-Entry to Athletic Training Major Courses section. 3. Maintain continuous enrollment during the fall and spring semesters. 4. Maintain National Athletic Trainers Association Membership at the cost to the student , which provides access to clinical course proficiency requirements. 5. Maintain Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) certification (current through May of each academic year). 6. Maintain Athletic Training Student Liability Insurance (current through May of each academ ic year). 7. Attend the GCU Athletic Training Student Orientation annually (either in person or on a webinar) , which includes blood borne pathogen training and a discussion of the communicable disease policy . 8. Follow clinical requirements as outlined in the At hletic Training Clinical Manual. 9. Know and adhere to a clinical site’s privacy and procedures before undertaking any activities at the site. 10. Promptly report any violation of those pr ocedures, applicable law, or AT P con fidentiality agreement by an AT P studen t, faculty or sta ff member to the appropriate AT P clinical instructor or faculty member. 11. Understand that a violation of the clinical site’s policies and proce dures, of applicable law, or AT P confidentiality agreement will subject the student to disciplinar y action. 12. Maintain Immunization Records as outlined in the Athletic Training Clinical Manual. 13. Successfully complete GCU Board of Certification (BOC) endorsement exam prior to being endorsed by the Program Director. Students must report any legal incidence that may result in revocation of the fingerprint clearance card or cause ineligibility to sit for the BOC examination immediately to the program director. Re-Entry to Athletic Training Major Courses Students who have failed courses in the athletic training major must submit an official academic appeal to the Athletic Training Program Director to be considered for re -entry into the program. A student receiving a grade of incomplete “I” in any athletic training major course must assure that the incomplete is resolved and a grade is submitted prior to the start of the next academic semester. Failure to do so will result in administrative withdrawal from the program and current cohort sequence. Student must petition with the Athletic Training Program Director fo r re -entry to the athletic training major under the following conditions: 1. Interrupted Enrollment - Student has been out of the athletic training major (for at least one course). Students must follow a cohort sequence. 2. Course failure - Student receives a fail ure (below a grade of “C”) in athletic training course. Students may not continue in AT P course sequence until failed course has been repeated and passed with a “C” or better. Courses are currently offered one time during the academic year. 3. Unresolved Inco mplete - Student receives an incomplete “I” as a grade in an athletic training course that is unresolved by the first day of classes in the following semester. 4. Administrative Withdrawal - Student has been administratively withdrawn from the athletic training major course. Re-entry to the major is not assured simply because the student was previously enrolled in athletic training courses or was previously accepted. The decision will be based on the evidence showing that the student is ready to continue, has po tential to complete the program, and is in compliance with University regulations and standards of behavior. All decisions to readmit are also contingent upon clinical space availability. The student must meet all admission and clinical requirements to be considered for re -entry into the program. Only one failed athletic training course may be repeated once based on acceptance of the student by the reapplication process to the major. Subsequent course failures constitute administrative withdrawal from the a thletic training education program. Board of Certification Examination In order to attain certification, an individual must complete a professional athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and pass the Board of Certification (BOC) exam. Please visit the BOC website and view the candidate information for full description of qualifications and process. Mandatory Advisement for Athletic Training Major Courses Faculty members may request mandatory advisement or remediation sessions when students are in clinical or academic jeopardy, and/or when student behavior appears below professional standards. Satisfactory academics and/or behavioral changes must be accomplished by the end of the course in order to progress in the program. It is important to maintain continuous progress and a sound knowledge base to be successful throughout the progra m. Athletic Training Major Course Completion Successful completion of athletic training courses means that students must: 1. Achieve a minimum of 76% average for the theory portion of the course. a. Theory grade includes the average of exams and all nonclinic al assignments . b. Theory grade for clinical courses includes all proficiencies and clinical assignments . 2. Achieve a minimum of 76% average for the exam portion of the theory grade . a. Exam portion does not include quizzes . b. Courses delineated as writing intens ive do not follow the exam policy . 3. Achieve a minimum of 76% average for the graded clinical proficiencies in clinical instruction courses with satisfactory clinical performance . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 59 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 4. Complete all assignments, including clinical proficiencies, and submitted to earn course credit . a. Late assignments will be deducted 10% per day . b. No points will be awarded for any assignment submitted 10 days past the due date, but submission is still required . c. Technical issues are not valid excuses for late work unless the problem stems from GCU servers . 5. Complete a minimum of 150 clinical hours in each clinical course . a. Students should not be scheduled for les s than 10 hours per week and no more than 20 hours per week . Athletic Training Practice & Medication Administration Policy Ath letic Training students are not permitted to administer medications. No Rounding Policy The GCU College of Nursing & Health Care Professions has adopted a No Rounding policy for all courses within the program.

This policy states that all grades will be e ntered to the hundredth at their face value and not rounded (i.e., a final grade of 89.99 will be entered as B and not a B+). Honor Code All students will sign the following Honor Code Statement each time they take a test, either electronically or by pape r and pencil. “On my honor, as a Grand Canyon University Student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” Guidelines for Administration of Exams in The Ground Testing Environment Examinations will be administered in an environment that is conducive to success and minimizes the opportunity for academic dishonesty. Students are allowed 1.5 min per multiple choice questions and 3 min per short answer/essays on exams. 1. Students may only have a pencil on their desk. Calculators and scratch paper will be provided by proctor, if needed for exam. 2. Everything brought into the room ( backpacks, purses, cell phones , hats, snacks, water, etc.) must be placed at the front of the room at the st udent’s own risk. 3. Only head adornments of a medical or religious nature are permitted during examinations. Hats, hoodies, beanies, and/or other ornamental head coverings must be removed and left with other non -essential paraphernalia in the instructor -/pro ctor -designated locations 4. All cell phones must be turned off and placed in backpack (no cell phones on desk or in students’ pockets). 5. All watch devices with internet capability must be placed in the front of the room with the student’s belongings. 6. Faculty will be present during entire exam and actively monitor ing student behaviors . 7. Students may not t alk during the exam s. 8. Students must keep their eyes on their own exam at all times. 9. Once the exam has begun students may not approach the instructor to ask q uestions or seek cl arification . 10. Students may not leave the room and return once the exam has begun. Students must use restrooms prior to exam. In the event of a medical emergency, students may leave, but the allotted time will not change. 11. Students who arr ive late will still be allowed to take the exam, but the stop time will remain the same. 12. Exams will be timed and collected when time is up. 13. Students may only access the HESI test site on the computer while taking an electronic exam. Students may not minimi ze the site, exit the site, or use chat during the exam. 14. After completing the examination, students will leave the classroom and not return until instructed by faculty once all students have finished the exam. 15. Students are encouraged to be present and we ll prepared to take all examinations. Consequences for being absent may include being given a different version of the exam. Only students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to take a make -up exam. Pre -planned, non - emergency misses should be scheduled prior to absence; students will receive different exam versions from those administered to students’ primary section. Only students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to take a make -up exam. Students must notify the i nstructor no less than one hour prior to the start of the exam for the absence to be considered excused. Students may make up no more than one exam per course. Students who are observed violating the above criteria will be asked to leave the exam, given no credit for the exam, and reported to the University Code of Conduct Committee. Bodily Fluids Exposure and/or Injury During Field Experiences Grand Canyon University acknowledges the inherent risks associated with working around or with patients and health care organizations, including a potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Onc e in a patient care setting, students will have access to and will be expected to utilize appropriate blood -borne pathogen barriers, proper sanitary precautions, and appropriate bio hazard disposal equipment and procedures at each clinical site. The following details student responsibilities in this area: • You must have and maintain current health insurance and show verification of coverage each year while matriculated in the program . • GCU and the clinical agencies that provide practical experiences for our students are not responsible or liable for the costs of medical follow -up or expenses incurred. • If evaluation and treatment is re quired by the facility where students are completi ng clinical experiences, the student is responsible for all costs and associated follow up. • In the event that students are injured or expos ed to blood and body fluids, students will: o Immediately notify your clinical preceptor or site supervisor o Wash the area immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. o With in 24 hours, follow -up with the students’ Primary Care Provider who will make a determination of immunization status and give appropriate prophylaxis or referral for appropriate prophylaxis . o Assume full responsibility for disease sequelae. o Follow the policies of the agency (if any). o Complete a student incident report with the supervising faculty or instructor who was present during incident. A copy of this report will be given to the Coll ege Administrator and placed in the student’s file. Communicable Disease Policy Students may not participate in field experiences during the time they are affected by or suspect they have a communicable disease. A communicable disease is a health disorde r that can be passed from one person to another. If students suspect they may have a communicable disease, an immediate visit to the student health center or healthcare provider for evaluation is required. If the evaluation shows possible communicable dise ase, students Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 60 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. must remain out of contact with patients for the duration suggested by the healthcare provider. Students may not return to participation in field experiences until they have been re - evaluated by a healthcare provider and released with written verification of full release. You Students must contact the clinical preceptor and faculty upon suspicion and verification of the disease. Examples of communicable diseases include, but are not limited to the following: • AIDS • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) • Chick enpox • Strep pharyngitis • Measles • Cholera • Conjunctivitis • Diphtheria • Diarrhea - infectious • Influenza • Tetanus • Impetigo • Yellow Fever • Hepatitis A, B or C • Herpes Simplex • Meningitis (bacterial) • Mumps • Pertussis (whooping cough • Rubella • Shigellosis • Streptococcal pneumonia • Scabies • Hand, foot, mouth syndrome • Viral and acute hepatitis • Herpes • Lice (pediculosis) • Lyme disease • Escherichia coli (E coli) • Tuberculosis • Group A Strep • Pinworms • Ringworm Refer to Clinical Absence and Participation Policy. Clinical Attendance, Ma ke-Up, and Tardiness Policy Effective Spring 2018 Clinical attendance is mandatory and students are expected to arrive to clinical on time. Tardiness is not acceptable and habitual tardiness can result in disciplinary action. Students are required to notify clinical preceptors of any absence and/or anticipated tardiness. Individual clinical preceptors will discuss the mechanism for notification of absence. Absenteeism will interfere with student attainment of course objectives, and may impact the grade students receive in clinical courses. Legitimate illness may be an excused absence when defined as: • a communicable disease which can be transmitted to patients, staff or other students • an illness which would be aggravated by attendance at lecture, lab, or clinical • hospitalization Students will be asked to submit substantiating medical documentation that states: “the student may return to class, lab, and clinical with no health or safety restrictions” from a medical provider an d written on a prescription, or letterhead, that clearly reflects the provider’s medical number. This will be required whether the student misses one clinical day or lab or consecutive clinical days or labs. GCU may verify the information contained in the documentation with the provider. Students will be required to make up their missed clinical hours and document the hours in ATrack. Clinical Preceptors and the Clinical Education Coordinator will verify the completion of rescheduled hours. Unexcused absen ces: • First Occurrence: Student will receive a clinical warning. • Second Occurrence: Student will be placed on clinical probation and will be submitted to Professional Practice Committee for the second late. • Third Occurrence: Student will be suspended from c linical and submitted to Professional Practice Committee on the third late which may result in failure of clinical. Failure to complete the 150 hour minimum requirement per clinical class may result in failure of that clinical course. Students who miss clinical due to extended illness are required to contact the Student Disability Services. Policy for Student Drug, Nicotine & Alcohol Screening The practice of professionalism demands that the clinician be free from the influence of any substance that wou ld impair judgment and thinking ability. As a result, health care agencies are requiring students who work directly with patients to undergo drug screening. Students must also be free from impairing substances. Health care agencies and the CONHCP require d rug screening of all students prior to their first clinical experience. In addition, students are subject to screening if either the faculty or preceptor suspects that the student is impaired at any time on campus, or during any health care experience or a ny other university or work related activity. Any student whose test is deemed positive will not be able to enroll or continue in the athletic training program for a minimum period of one year. Determination will be made in the Professional Standards Commi ttee. The College is required to report any positive screens and/or suspicion refusal to the appropriate board. This policy is designed to identify the procedures to be followed for drug testing as well as to outline the appeal and readmission to the prog ram. For Cause or Reasonable Suspicion Drug, Nicotine & Alcohol Screening The program director or clinical coordinator may ask a student to submit to a drug and alcohol screening at any time if a faculty member or preceptor is under reasonable suspicion that the student may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes, but is not limited to, the following circumstances:

Costs for review and retest will be the responsibility of the student. 6. A negative report, excluding a positive nicotine result, is necessary to continue in the program of study in the CONHCP. Follow -up Action: Positive Screen (For Cause or Initial Drug Screen) 1. Positive drug screens (including those medically prescribed) may result in withdrawal from the nursing program for a minimum of 12 months. After this 12 -month period, the student may apply for readmission under general guidelines stated in the University P olicy Handbook, provided there is submission of evidence of satisfactory participation in a rehabilitation program for alcohol/substance abuse.

Determination will be made in the Professional Standards Committee. 2. Sources of evidence include: a. Documentati on of completed program of rehabilitation. a. Acknowledgement of continuance in a twelve step or after - care program. b. Letter from therapist or licensed health care provider stating the student is now able to function safely in a clinical facility. 3. The stude nt must have a negative screen prior to being readmitted to the nursing program. The screen will be done at the direction of CONHCP and may be periodic while the student is in a CONHCP program. The student is responsible for all costs of screening. 4. The de cision to readmit will be made by the CONHCP College Administrator after review of submitted materials. As with other applications for readmission, space availability may be a determining factor for that particular semester. 5. A report will be filed with th e State Board of Nursing upon withdrawal from the program consistent with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Nursing. 6. Any student who screens positive after one readmission may be permanently dismissed from the nursing program. Follow -up Act ion For -Cause Negative Screen 1. Students whose drug screens are negative will meet with the College Administrator to discuss the perceptions of impaired behavior and the implications and steps to avoid similar situations in the future. 2. A review by the Medi cal Review Officer (MRO) by the company collecting the drug screen for documentation of any medical condition or treatment may be requested. 3. Students will not be counted as absent from clinical during this evaluation process. However, students will be exp ected to meet the clinical objectives. 4. A reasonable suspicion/cause drug screen that is positive; however, is deemed negative by a medical review officer will follow these guidelines: a. The student will meet with the College Administrator. b. The student may be required to undergo, at the student’s expense, an evaluation for drug use/prescription drug use/impairment by a psychiatrist recommended by the State Board of Nursing. c. The student will follow other recommendations deemed necessary by the College Admin istrator. d. The student will be required to provide a negative drug screen prior to returning to clinical and be subject to periodic drug screens at the student’s expense. e. More than one incident of a reasonable suspicion/cause drug screen that is positive; however, deemed negative by a medical review officer may result in withdrawal from the nursing program for a minimum of 12 months. In this case the student will follow the positive drug screening guidelines. Students Who Refuse Drug Screening Students w ho refuse to participate in screening will be required to leave the clinical area and make an appointment with the Dean of Nursing or his/her designee. The student will remain out of the clinical area until an investigation has been done and a recommendati on has been made by the College Administrator. Students who refuse screening may be subject to dismissal from the CONHCP. A student who refuses to participate in the aforementioned rehabilitation program will not be allowed into clinical courses; therefore he/she cannot complete the nursing program. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure) The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -licensure) is a significantly rigorous program, both academically and based on the time commitment required. Students who choose to apply for secondary admission to the nursing program should understand all the additional nursing policies students must adhere to in order to be admitted, progress, and graduate from the program.

Students who cannot meet the academic rigor of th e courses, as well as prioritize time -demanding program requirements above all else, will likely have a difficult time meeting the requirements of the program . Admission Requirements for Clinical Coursework The historical acceptance rates may not accuratel y depict the availability or outcome of a future applicationperiod. Therefore, GCU does not provide secondary applicant/acceptance -rates statistics on admissions since they invariably change each semester.We do release the prior semester AVG HESI A2 scores and cumulative Programmatic/Pre -requisite GPAs for those students who were initially offered acceptance into the clinical portion of the program. Admission into the program is competitive, and CONHCP stack -ranks prerequisite GPA, programmatic GPA, and HES I A2 scores to determine final admissions decisions. Please note, the average GPAs and HESI A2 scores of applicants who are accepted into the clinical portion of the program are typically higher than the minimum requirements for secondary admission. After two secondary application attempts (if not accepted) , a student will be ineligible for secondary admission and will be required to select an alternate program. Additionally, admission cannot and will not be guaranteed . Applications that do not meet the mi nimum requirements by the application deadline will be denied without consideration . • GCU’s Pre -licensure program only admits students into the pre -licensure program that are did not earn credit from another college or university before or since enrolling a t GCU, this excludes any college credits earned from an approved nursing assistant training program or credits earned while attending high school). (Students registered Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 62 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. at GCU as of April 6, 2017, will be honored through the Fall 2021 secondary application period, even if they do not meet this requirement.) • Once enrolled at GCU, students are permitted to test out of general education courses via College Level Examination Program (CLEP). • Prior to entering the clini cal portion of the program, students are permitted to participate in Study Abroad as long as credit is not earned during the experience. • Once admitted into the clinical portion of the program, students will not be allowed to participate in Study Abroad. Secondary Admission Criteria and Information : Students can take the full HESI A2 entrance exam with a maxiumum of four total attempts. Attempts taken less than 45 days apart will be nullified. Students can take the full HESI entrance exam with a maximum of four total attempts over two application periods. Students must take all three required portions in the same sitting in order for the test to meet standards. CONHCP will use the attempt with the highest overall score, providing all subtest scores meet the requirements above. The criteria will be weighted per the table below: Criteria Weight Fall 2018 Pre -requisite GPA : Includes following courses whether transferred in or taken at GCU CHM -101/101L; BIO - 202/202L; BIO -205/205L; BIO -322, BIO -319, PSY - 357 40% 3.25 Programmatic GPA: All courses taken only at GCU under the enrolled program (See Specific General Education Requirements in the Academic Catalog) 15% 3.0 HESI: Composite Score of Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary 15% 80 HESI: Math 15% 80 HESI: Human Anatomy and Physiology 15% 75 Repeat Course Conditions Students are subject to the Repeating Passing Courses policy, and grades used in the stack -ranking calculation will follow the policy. Students cannot retake successfully completed pre - requisite courses. This includes transfer credits earned from dual enrollment courses completed in high school or transfer credits earned for students registered at GCU prior to April 6, 2017. The initial pre -requisite course attempt with a passing gra de will be applied to the GPA used in the stack ranking process, whether the grade was obtained from GCU or another institution . Additional Requirements • Submit Fingerprint Clearance Card: o Applicants provide a Level One State of Arizona Fingerprint Clearanc e Card. • Pass a Background Check: Students must pass an approved background check. The background check includes an approved OIG/GSA component that documents students have not committed Healthcare Fraud or Abuse. Students whose record includes any felony wi ll be automatically disqualified and denied admission. If the prospective student or student is charged with a felony, or undesignated offense either before admission or during the program, he/she must speak with the Site Director and Dean within 15 days. Students with misdemeanors on their records will be reviewed to determine potential clinical placement and employability based on the individual’s record. Students that are admitted with misdemeanors can in no way be guaranteed licensure or employment, as licensure is at the sole discretion of the State Boards of Nursing and external healthcare employers All criteria must be completed by the deadline specified below.

The College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions will conduct a review of the student’s r ecords to determine admissibility into the nursing major. Deadline Semester May 15 Fall September 15 Spring January 15 Summer While GCU may attempt to collect a student’s location preference for the didactic portion of the program, GCU’s location assignment is final. If a student does not accept the assignment, GCU will offer the position to the next qualified student. Required Prior to Starting BSN Clinical Coursework Upon acceptance into the nursing program, students must complete the following p rior to starting the major coursework and clinical phase of the program. 1. Sign the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Confidentiality Agreement before any involvement in a clinical setting. 2. Attend College of Nursing and Health Care Professions training or an approved in -classroom clinical instruction on requirements relating to patient privacy. 3. Complete the Substance Screening. Please refer to the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual for additional information. 4. Provid e the following health information to the Office of Field Experience at least two weeks before the semester start date where the student will begin their clinical coursework. Some requirements will need to be updated after the initial screening/immunizatio n. Please refer to the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual for additional information. • Health history • Physical exam • Current health insurance coverage • Proof of immunization and/or immunity (as in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experiences Manual ) are required: o Tuberculosis (TB) screening o Lab evidence (titer) of immunity o MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) o Varicella Zoster (VZV) o Tetanus -Diphtheria (TD) o Influenza Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 63 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. o Meningococcal Vaccination (recommended: not required) o Hepatitis A (recommended; not required) o Hepatitis B (recommended; a signed waiver is required if the vaccination series is not completed or declined by the student) • Submit a Professional Rescuer CPR course completion card.

The c ertification has to remain current throughout the program. 5. Students must complete all “Required General Education” and “General Education Program Major Prerequisite” courses, as listed in the Academic Catalog, with a passing grade (with the exception of N SG -310, as this course is taken during the clinical portion of the program, if accepted). Failure to complete the aforementioned will result in the rescinding of secondary acceptance offer, and students will not be allowed to progress into the clinical por tion of the Pre -Licensure BSN program. Progression Requirements during the Pre -licensure Nursing Major and Clinical Coursework While enrolled in the nursing major, students must adhere to the following criteria: 1. Follow the clinical policies and procedures outlined in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual . 2. Maintain a current Level One State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card or current fingerprint clearance documentation in accordance with the fingerprint pol icies of the state in which the student resides. 3. Maintain continuous enrollment in the nursing major courses.

Traditional campus student s maintain enrollment for the Fall and Spring semesters. Fast -track students maintain enrollment for the Fall, Spring, a nd Summer semesters. This includes clinical rotations. 4. Earn a grade of a C or better in all nursing major courses. 5. Only failed courses within the same academic term may be repeated one time, provided the student follows the college’s reapplication process and the application is approved. Failure in a didactic or clinical course also results in failure of the co - requisite course; however, co -requisite failures are processed as a single non -passing occurrence. Students who fail one or more nursing core cours e(s) for the second time in consecutive or non -consecutive semesters will not be approved re-entry to the program. Students that fail a term or semester will be not be allowed to register for the following term or semester given they are now out of sequen ce with their plan of study. These students must apply through a formal reentry application process to re -enter the program following a failure for the next term or semester the failed course(s) is offered. Re -entry is not guaranteed. A re -entry decision will be based on evidence showing that the student is ready to continue, has potential to complete the program, and is in compliance with University regulations, professional standards of behavior, and is deemed safe. All decisions to readmit are also cont ingent upon clinical space availability. The student must meet all admission and clinical requirements to be considered for re-entry into the program. All re -entry students will be placed on a student success plan. Students must meet with the faculty of th e re-entered course during week one of the course to develop a student success plan. Failure to achieve any of these criteria will result in nursing course failure. Failure to pass ALL of the benchmark assignments as designated in the individual course will result in failure of the course. Pre -licensure Nursing Major Course Completion Failure to achieve any of these criteria will result in nursing course failure: 1. Achieve a minimum of 76% average for all exams, excluding HESI Exams . 2. Earn a minimum of 76% or a passing grade for each of the benchmark assignments as designated in the individual course.

Example benchmarks may include : a. Performance -Based Assessment (labs) b. Presentation related to the content goals of the program c. HESI 3 -Day Live d. HESI CAT 3. Students must complete all HESI Standardized exams in each course, any associated remediation, and HESI retake when remediation is required. In NSG 432 Nursing Care of Childb earing and NSG 434 Nursing Care of Childrearing, only one HESI standardized exam is administered. In the remaining courses with a HESI exam, the higher of the two exam scores will be used as the grade earned. The following table explains the scoring in ter ms of grade percentages . HESI Scoring Interval Performance Level % Score > 900 Recommended Performance 100 900 Score indicates highest likelihood of passing NCLEX on first attempt 100 850 -899 Acceptable 90 800 -849 Remediation required 76 750 -799 Remediation required 60 700 -749 Remediation required 55 501 -699 Remediation required 50 < 500 Remediation required 0 4. Achieve a minimum of 76% or higher for the course. Clinical: 1. Complete total number of clinical experience hours required for the course. In instances when the clinical site lacks sufficient clinical experiences to meet clinical objectives (i.e.

low census, closed units, etc.) students are required to make -up the clinical hours associated with that clinical experience. It is up to th e University to determine how students will make up those hours, but the primary method will be an additional clinical rotation. Secondarily, if alternative clinical rotations cannot be arranged, the University may choose to use lab and case studies to mee t the clinical objectives. Students may not decline the make -up experience identified, and may risk failing the course for nonattendance. 2. Achieve a minimum of 76% as the cumulative grade for the course. 3. Critical competencies have been identified in each cl inical course and are highlighted on the Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET). These competencies have been identified as a core Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 64 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. performance measures in specific levels. Students who score at a 1 (Does Not Meet) on any of these competencies at final evaluation w ill fail the clinical course. In the event that a student has not met one of the criteria and wants to drop course while course is still in session please refer to the Course Drop Policy. Re-Entry to Pre -licensure Nursing Major Courses Any student who exits the nursing program prematurely for any reason must reapply to obtain another seat in the program. In order to be approved for re -entry, there must be enough clinical availability within the term to accommodate a student for all courses in which they were previously unsuccessful. Clinical availability will differ every term. These reasons include, but are not limited to: 1. Student withdrew from one or more enrolled nursing courses in same semester. 2. Student receives a failure in one or more enrolled n ursing course within the same semester. 3. Student has been administratively withdrawn from a nursing major course. 4. Student required a medical withdrawal. 5. Student required a military deployment withdrawal. 6. Student submitted a Leave of Absence Form (LOA). Re-entry to the nursing program is not guaranteed irrespective of whether the student was previously enrolled in the nursing program or was previously accepted. Students may apply for re - entry a maximum of two times for a semester start date within one year of the end date of the last clinical semester attended. Students must complete a Request for Reinstatement Form for each re -entry attempt. Based on the re -entry policy criteria, students who are not re -entered within those two attempts will be required to choose a different program of study if they remain at the University within the University. Re -entry is valid only for the semester noted on the Re -entry Appeal Notification. Re - entered students will be updated to the most current program version and are required to adhere to the current policies and requirements of the Pre -licensure program. If, after re -entry to the program, the student subsequently fails or withdraws from any course, they are ineligible for re -entry and will have to choose another pro gram of study if they remain at the University. The re -entry decision will be based on stack ranking using the criteria pertaining to the level the student failed to complete as identified below . Level One Level One students who fail or withdraw and apply for re -entry will be considered under the secondary admissions policy with the alternates for the term the student is requesting re -entry. The students whose admission stack ranking achieve the highest overall score will be offered any remaining posi tions for the term, after medical or military deployment re -entries. Re -entry is not guaranteed. Levels Two through Four Re-entry will be considered in the following order: • Students with approved documented medical circumstances • Students with documented m ilitary deployment or ROTC students deployed for Active Camp • Overall exam points earned for all course(s) with in the unsuccessfully completed term • Overall HESI content exam score s for all courses within the unsuccessfully completed level If re -entry is appr oved, the student must sign and abide by the required remediation documented in the Student Success & Growth Plan, which may include, but is not limited to : • Repeating of failed academic courses or passed academic courses in accordance with an Academic Plan, determined by Academic Compliance. • If a student has been out of the clinical setting for greater than six (6) months prior to the start date of the re -entered semester, re -entry the student will be required to complete and successfully pass all prev ious levels’ nursing lab Performance Based Assessments (PBAs) and Medication Math prior to the start of clinical.. The date of the student’s last clinical rotation attended will be used to determine the aforementioned 6 -month period. Student will be all owed three maximum attempts to pass each required PBA. If unsuccessful after the third attempt on any PBA or Medication Math, the student will receive a non -passing clinical grade, which will result in a second non -passing semester, therefore the student w ill be immediately dismissed from the Pre -licensure program since they are no longer eligible for re -entry . • Clinical/laboratory/simulation experiences; • Remediation meetings and activities; • Counseling; • Review of Professional Practice Committee and/or Code of Conduct issues, including timeliness, professionalism, accountability, and remediation activities related to those issues. • Required Student -Faculty Meetings Students who do not meet the requirements within the Student Success & Growth Plan may face Acad emic Withdrawal and/or failure, and will no longer be eligible nor considered to be a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -licensure) student. Students denied re -entry will receive a letter indicating the College’s decision. Pre -licensure Nursing Total Test ing Exams Students are required to complete total testing exams, as assigned at each level of nursing courses. Pre -licensure Nursing Med -Math Policy The purpose of this policy is to ensure students demonstrate a basic level of knowledge and skills profici ency prior to safely administering medication, under direct supervision, in a clinical environment. A medication math exam, given at all levels, and as assigned after new math content, must be passed prior to administering medications in the clinical setti ng. The med -math and medication administration performance -based assessment consists of two -parts. Students will not be allowed to administer medication in the clinical setting until both Part A and Part B of the performance -based assessment has been succ essfully completed : • Part A: Successfully passing the med -math exam with a minimum score of 90%. Students who do not achieve a minimum of 90% score after the third attempt at the med -math exam will fail the course and will be withdrawn from the course immed iately. Medication Math is an essential function and not successfully passing the exam can pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. • Part B: Demonstrating safe medication administration in a clinical/simulated environment. Students who canno t demonstrate safe medication administration after three (3) Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 65 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. clinical/simulated scenarios will fail and be withdrawn from the course. Students are not permitted to administer medications in any clinical setting, under direct supervision, until they demonst rate proficiency (Part A and Part B). Students are obligated to inform the clinical faculty and facility RN of their proficiency status. Failure to inform may result in immediate removal from the clinical setting and course failure . Students will be requir ed to complete remediation for each unsuccessful attempt. Please refer to the Required Academic Remediation Policy . Pre -licensure Nursing Practice & Medication Administration Policy Nursing practice and medication administration by students is only permitted after competency has been verified in the clinical setting and only after the successful completion of performance - based assessments (written and simulated). To verify competency in the clinical setti ng the student must have direct supervision by either the GCU clinical faculty or an approved agency RN who is functioning as the residency preceptor during the first medication pass for each administration route, for each clinical course. After verificati on of competence with above supervision, a student may then administer medications with a staff RN as long as verification of competency has been clearly communicated. A Health Care Agency does not have the right to determine who can be designated to pas s medications or perform certain procedures. In the event that the Health Care Agency has stricter guidelines than GCU policy, the student will be obligated to follow the Health Care Agency requirements. All students will be required to follow the six (6 ) rights of medication administration • Right Patient • Right Medication • Right Dose • Right Time • Right Route • Right Documentation Students may not do any of the following, even under direct supervision : • Administer narcotics/controlled substances in the following clinical courses: NSG -300CC, NSG -322CC, NSG -432CC, NSG -434CC • Administer emergency drugs or drugs used in “code” situations (ACLS) • Obtain & administering blood and/or blood products • Administer chemotherapy • Administer medications that induc e sedation • Take verbal or phone orders from a doctor, nurse practitioner, or other care provider • Transcribe orders • Witness consents, permits, or advanced directives Students may administer narcotics/controlled substances based on the following guidelines: • NSG -320CC – Students may administer oral (PO) and transdermal narcotics/controlled substances • NSG -430CC, NSG -440CC and NSG -444CD/CE – Students may administer narcotics/controlled substances via all routes In the event of any medication error or any failure to administer medications as prescribed or appropriately ; including failure to properly handle/waster/dispose of narcotics/controlled substances , the student must notify the clinical faculty and complete all documentation required by the agency. The clini cal faculty is obligated to report the incident to the unit or facility supervisor and the Pre -Licensure Director. The Pre -licensure Director may refer the incident to the Professional Practice Committee . Failure to comply with this policy is a practice vi olation reportable to the Arizona State Board. Students found to be in violation of this policy will be immediately removed from the clinical setting and clinical rotation and may be interim suspended from the pre -licensure program pending an investigation by the Professional Practice Committee . Mandatory Advisement for Pre -licensure Nursing Major Courses Faculty members or College of Nursing Designee may request mandatory advisement or remediation sessions when students are in clinical or academic jeopard y, and/or when student behavior appears below professional standards. Satisfactory academics and/or behavioral changes must be accomplished by the end of the course in order to progress in the nursing program. It is important to maintain continuous progres s and a sound knowledge base to be successful throughout the program. Required Remediation Remediation is considered a professional and academic responsibility. All course/program requirements must be met in order for the College of Nursing & Health Care Professions to submit program completion documents to the State Board of Nursing in which a student intends to be licensed. • Remediation is a required component of course and program completion. Student m ust complete individual remediation, as outlined in a student success plan, which may include but is not limited to HESI -specific remediation, med -math, course content, and lab/ clinical skills. • Students approved through the re -entry process will be required to complete remedia tion in addition to retaking any failed course(s). Students will work with their faculty to complete the remediation plan. Students will fail any course in which the remediation plan was not completed, and be expelled from the program. Lab, Simulation, and Clinical Safe Practice Guidelines Students must know and practice safe guidelines at all time while in lab, simulation, or clinical. Failure to adhere to general guidelines can result in disciplinary action. 1. Students should report pregnancies, physical limitations, allergies (e.g. Latex), recent injuries, illnesses, surgeries, or communicable disease to their instructor as soon as possible so that necessary precautions may be taken that may affect your ability to meet the Essential Functions. 2. Written medical clearance from a health care provider as well as permission of the Directors of Lab or Clinical and course instructor(s) is required before students with aforementioned concern will be allowed to utilize t he laboratory, simulation, or clinical areas. 3. Students are not permitted to be present in the lab, simulation, or clinical areas unless a nursing faculty member is present with them. 4. Standard precautions should be followed at all times when there is expos ure or potential exposure to blood or body fluids. 5. Students are NOT to practice any invasive procedures on each other or persons outside of a GCU clinical experience that could result in blood or body fluid exposure and/or injury. Students are to practice injections or IV starts only on the mannequins provided. 6. No equipment or supplies are to be removed from the lab, simulation, or clinical areas. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 66 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 7. Any supplies must be requested from lab staff before being taken out of the lab, clinical or simulation area s. 8. Any damage to the equipment or supplies should be reported immediately to the Lab staff. 9. Unused supplies are to be left in the practice area. 10. Students and Lab Faculty/Instructors are responsible for placing hypodermic needles and other “sharps” equip ment into the red biohazard bins and wall -mounted containers. 11. Students must demonstrate safety precautions while utilizing needles during practice as instructed (e.g. never recap needles, engage safety feature on devices, dispose of “sharps” immediately). 12. Students must demonstrate proper body mechanics for moving, lifting, and transferring. 13. If an injury or exposure occurs during lab, simulation or clinical, the student must notify the faculty/instructor immediately. The procedure for exposure or injury w ill be followed as outlined in the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experiences Manual. 14. It is the responsibility of all those who use the lab or simulation areas to keep the equipment and space clean, particularly during and after use. Pre -licensure Nur sing Math Requirement A medication math exam, given at all levels, and as assigned after new math content, must be passed per the policy prior to administering medications in the clinical setting. Student Safe Practice The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions’ priority is the education of future nurses and health care occupations in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and patients. Patient safety is of the utmost importance. In certain cases where a nursing student is engaged in be havior that is intentional, negligent, below program standards, inconsistent with nursing professional standards, or potentially or actually harmful to a patient, the Dean will report the incident to the Arizona Board of Nursing as soon as the incident is substantiated. Reporting is mandatory under the Nurse Practice Act. Examples of conduct or practice violations reportable to the Arizona Board of Nursing include: – Information that a nurse or certificate holder may be mentally or physically unable to safely practice nursing or perform nursing related duties – Conduct involving practicing beyond the scope of practice of the license or certificate. Examples include knowingly giving a medication not authorized by a treating provider, obtaining laboratory o r other tests not authorized by a treating provider, unauthorized adjusting of dosage – Conduct which leads to the dismissal for unsafe nursing practice or conduct or other unprofessional conduct – Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to high risk /harm to a patient and required medical intervention – Conduct that appears to be a contributing factor to the death of a patient – Conduct involving the misuse of alcohol or other chemical substances to the extent that nursing practice may be impaired or may be detrimentally impacted – Actual or suspected drug diversion – Pattern of failure to account for medications; failing to account for wastage of control drugs – Falsification of medical or treatment records – Pattern of inappropriate judgment or nursing skill – Fai ling to assess or intervene on behalf of patient(s) – Conduct involving sexual contact with a patient, patient family member or other dual relationships – Conduct involving physical/verbal patient abuse – Conduct involving misappropriation, theft or exploitation of a patient – Practicing nursing without a valid nursing license – Violation of a disciplinary sanction imposed on the nurse’s license by the board – Conduct that deceives, defrauds or harms the public – Criminal charges, felony and misdemeanor, which may affec t public safety within ten days from when the charge(s) are filed – Felony conviction(s) must be reported within ten days of the conviction – Failing to take action in a health care setting to protect a patient whose safety or welfare is at risk from incompete nt health care practice, or to report such practice to employment or licensing authorities. – Failing to report to the Board a licensed nurse whose work history includes conduct, or pattern of conduct, that leads to or may lead to an adverse patient outcome. Clinical Agency Requirements CONHCP participates in the Arizona Clinical Education Consortium to select needed clinical rotations with all nursing schools in the state of Arizona. GCU’s first priority is to use the health care providers that participate i n this consortium. However, when additional clinical experiences are needed, GCU may contract with health care providers external to the resolution process. In these cases: Clinical agencies must: – Meet the clinical outcomes of the course – Serve the patient population that coincides with the intended population of the clinical experience – Have population census that supports the assigned students to the clinical rotation – Sign an affiliation agreement between GCU and the healthcare organization Students participating in clinical rotations will be required to submit appropriate documentation to meet the clinical agency requirements (R4 -19-201.I) which may include: – Physical Health – Mental Health – Criminal Background Checks – Substance Use Screens – Functional Abi lities – Supervision of Clinical Activities Essential Functions to Meet Clinical Requirements The athletic training and nursing professions require significant physical, mental, and behavioral skills. The essential functions listed below describe what studen ts must be able to do to meet the requirements of being an athletic trainer or nurse to ensure protection of patient safety (Reference Arizona Board of Nursing R4 -19-201.I). Individuals are required to navigate their assigned responsibilities independentl y. Applicants who are unable to meet the Essential Functions are responsible for discussing the possibility of reasonable accommodations with Student Disabilities Services. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 67 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Categories Essential Functions Standard Some Examples of Necessary Activities (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Mobility Ambulatory capability to sufficiently maintain a center of gravity when met with an opposing force as in lifting, supporting, and/or transferring a patient/client. Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and twist . • The ability to propel wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.

alone or with assistance as available Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities to provide safe and effective care and documentation. • Position clients • Reach, manipulate and operate equipment, instruments and supplies • Electr onic documentation/ke yboarding • Lift, carry, push and pull (50 lbs.

minimum without assistance) • Perform CPR Hearing Auditory ability to monitor and assess, or document health needs . • Hears monitor alarms, emergency signals, ausculatory sounds, cries for help. Visual Visual ability sufficient for observations and assessment necessary in client care, accurate color discrimination . • Observes client responses • Discriminate color changes • Accurately reads measurements on client related equipment Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment, inclusive of size, shape, temperature and texture . • Perform palpation • Performs functions of physical examination and/or those related to therapeutic intervention Math Accurately calculate medication/solution dosages and any needed information specific to client care in a timely manner or under distress . • Determines correct dosage amounts for all routes of medication administration • Calculates intake and output • Able to convert measurements Categories Essential Functions Standard Some Examples of Necessary Activities (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Behavioral/In terpersonal (relationships ) Develop mature, sensitive, and effective therapeutic relationships with individuals, families and groups of various social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.

Demonstrate ethical behaviors . • Nonjudgme ntal behavior • Respond to a variety of behaviors (anger, fear, hostility) in a calm manner • Demonstrate a high level of patience and respect • Establish rapport with clients and members of the healthcare team • Adhere to GCU policies, procedures and requirements as described in the University Policies Handbook (UPH), Guidelines for Undergraduate and/or Graduate Field Experience Manual, and course syllabi. Communicati on & Technology Literacy Utilizes technology skills and communication strategies in English to communicate health information accurately and with legal and regulatory guidelines, upholding the strictest standards of confidentiality . • Read, understand, write and speak English competently • Communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, using written, verbal and/or visual methods • Explain treatment procedures • Initiate health teaching • Document patient/client responses • Validate responses/message s with others • Use appropriate nonverbal communication • Ability to perform a variety of technological sk ills Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 68 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Categories Essential Functions Standard Some Examples of Necessary Activities (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE) Problem Solving/Critic al Thinking Collect, analyze, prioritize, integrate, and generalize information and knowledge to make sound clinical judgments and decisions to promote positive client outcomes • Identify cause - effect relationships in clinical situations • Develop plans of care as required • Identifies changes in client health status • Handles multiple priorities in stressful situations General Health/ Emotional Stability Ability to tolerate lengthy periods of physical activity as well as environme ntal stressors • Move quickly and/or continuously • Tolerate long periods of standing and/or sitting as required • Adapt to rotating shifts • Work with chemicals and detergents • Tolerate exposure to fumes and odors • Work in areas that are closed and crowded • Work i n areas of potential physical violence • Work with clients with communicable diseases or conditions • Maintain focus and appropriate behavior • Flexibility and ability to adjust to changing situation and uncertainty in clinical situations • Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care. Further, using student and site supervisor feedback, GCU evaluates the effectiveness of all clinical agencies to offer direct care experiences that align to c ourse learning objectives. Facilities are assessed on their ability to provide: – A safe environment for clinical learning – Appropriate experience for level skill knowledge of students – Appropriate interactions -communications between students and clients – Direc t access to medical records necessary to provide for learning experiences – Opportunities for pre and post conferences Students are assigned to clinical rotations based on their schedules and may not refuse the assignment. Please see Clinical & Lab Attendanc e and Participation Policy. Nursing Licensure Examination In order to be eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination for Professional Licensure after graduation, students must have graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. No exceptions are made to this policy. Students are responsible for applying to take the National Council License Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX -RN) exam for professional licensure through the State Board of Nursing. The registered nurse licensing requirements are the exclusive responsibility of the State Board of Nursing (Arizona: Nurse Practice Act, A.R.S. Sections 36 -1601 et. seq) and must be satisfied independently of any requirements for graduation from the University. Historica lly, the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals graduates have been successful on the licensure examination. Satisfactory performance on the licensure examination is the responsibility of the graduate and not guaranteed by the College of Nursing and Health Care Professionals. Professional Nurse Qualifications Section 32 -1632 of the Arizona State Board of Nursing Statutes, Chapter 15, Article 2 – Licensing states, “An applicant for a license to practice as a registered nurse shall file with the bo ard a verified written application accompanied by the prescribed fee and shall submit satisfactory proof that the applicant: 1. Has completed satisfactorily the basic curriculum in an approved registered nursing program and holds a diploma or degree from that program. a. An applicant for licensure by either licensure or endorsement, who does not meet the requirements of subsection (B), shall have completed the clinical portion of a pre -licensure p rogram within two years of the date of licensure. 2. If convicted of one or more felonies, has received an absolute discharge from the sentences for all felony convictions five or more years prior to the date filing an application pursuant to this chapter.” 3. If the applicant has been convicted of a felony pursuant to sec tion 13 -604, the court has entered judgment of conviction for a class 1 misdemeanor. Nursing students are expected to be clear of any felony convictions at the time of admission into the College of Nursing & Health Care Professions and to remain free of fe lony convictions for the duration of the program. If the prospective student or student is charged with a felony, or undesignated offense either before admission or during the program, he/she must speak with the Dean immediately. Student Input and Feedback The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions provides students with both public and anonymous methods to offer input and feedback used to develop policies and procedures as well as evaluate faculty, nursing courses, clinical experiences, resources and the overall program (R4 -19-201.G.). Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 69 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Throughout each semester, College Administrators and staff are available to answer any questions related to the program using the following methods: – Open Meetings with Deans and Administrators – Classroom visits – Emails – Student Nurses’ Association Advocacy – College Administrator appointments – Exit Interviews If students wish for a confidential opportunity to participate and provide feedback, students can submit responses through: – End -of-Course Surveys (EOCS) – End -of-Program Survey (EOPS) – Alumni Survey – Simulation and Lab Evaluation Form – Clinical Instructor Survey – Clinical Site/Facility Survey No Rounding Policy The GCU College of Nursing & Health Care Professions has adopted a No Rounding policy for all courses within the program. This policy states that all grades will be entered to the hundredth at their face value and not rounded (i.e., a final grade of 89.99 will be entered as B and not a B+). Testing Policy Students are allowed 1. 5 min per multiple choice question and 3 min per short answer and Med M ath questions on exams. Honor Code All students will sign the following Honor Code Statement each time they take a test, either electronically or by paper and pencil. “On my honor, as a Grand Canyon University Student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” Guidelines for Administration of Exams in The Ground Testing Environment Examinations will be administered in an environment that is conducive to success and minimizes the opportun ity for academic dishonesty. 1. Students may only have #2 lead pencil s (no mechanical pencils), eraser, and a highlighter on their desk. Calculators and scratch paper will be provided by proctor, if needed for exam. 2. Everything brought into the room ( backpac ks, purses, cell phones , hats, snacks, water, etc.) must be placed at the front of the room at the student’s own risk. 3. Only head adornments of a medical or religious nature are permitted during examinations. Hats, hoodies, beanies, and/or other ornamental head coverings must be removed and left with other non -essential paraphernalia in the instructor - /proctor -designated locations 4. All cell phones must be turned off and placed in backpack (no cell phones on desk or in students’ pockets). 5. All watch devices wit h internet capability must be placed in the front of the room with the student’s belongings. 6. Faculty will be present during entire exam and actively monitor ing student behaviors . 7. Students may not t alk during the exam s. 8. Students must keep their eyes on th eir own exam at all times. 9. Once the exam has begun students may not approach the instructor to ask questions or seek cl arification . 10. Students may not leave the room and return once the exam has begun. Students must use restrooms prior to exam. In the even t of a medical emergency, students may leave, but the allotted time will not change. 11. Students who arrive late will still be allowed to take the exam, but the stop time will remain the same. 12. Exams will be timed and collected when time is up. 13. Students may on ly access the HESI test site on the computer while taking an electronic exam. Students may not minimize the site, exit the site, or use chat during the exam. 14. After completing the examination, students will leave the classroom and not return until instruct ed by faculty once all students have finished the exam. 15. Students are required to be present and well prepared to take all examinations. Only students with excused absences will be given the opportunity to take a make -up exam. An excused missed scheduled exam are considered when extreme circumstance have occurred. Extreme circumstances are considered, but not limited to: a. A communicable disease which can be transmitted to others. b. A car accident requiring immediate medical attent ion. c. Hospitalization d. Extended illness or injury Students with unexcused absences will receive a zero. A determination of approving a make -up exam will be made after review of appropriate documentation and absence verification is completed through Student D isability Services. Make -up exam requests are reviewed on a case by case basis. In order for the University to determine if a make -up exam will be granted, the student will be required to submit substantiating medical documentation that states specificall y that the student is free to return to class/lab/clinical with no restrictions and have the ability to perform the essential functions as outlined in the UPH. The provider’s medical license number, appropriate official signature with facility contact info rmation will be required for verification purposes This must be typed on an official letterhead.

GCU may verify the information contained in the documentation with the provider. Falsification of medical documentation is reportable to the Arizona Board of N ursing (AZ Reg R4 -19-403). Students will be notified of the approval or denial of the exam make -up via email to their gcu.edu email address . Students may make up no more than one exam per course. A make -up exam administered may be a different version of th e exam. Students will be required to complete the make -up exam within 2 weeks from the date of return. A student who misses an exam anytime during the last two weeks of the semester, the college will determine the date when the exam must be taken Students who are observed violating the above criteria will be asked to leave the exam, given no credit for the exam, and reported to the University Code of Conduct Committee. Bodily Fluids Exposure and/or Injury During Field Experiences Grand Canyon University a cknowledges the inherent risks associated with working around or with patients and health care organizations, including a potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Once in a patient care setting, students will have access to and will be expected to util ize appropriate blood -borne pathogen barriers, proper sanitary precautions, and appropriate biohazard disposal equipment and procedures at each clinical site. The following details student responsibilities in this area: • You must have and maintain current health insurance and show verification of coverage each year while matriculated in the program. • GCU and the clinical agencies that provide practical experiences for our students are not responsible or liable for the costs of medical follow -up or expenses incurred. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 70 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • If evaluation and treatment is required by the facility where students are completing clinical experiences, the student is responsible for all costs and associated follow up. • In the event that students are injured or exposed to blood and body fluids, students will: o Immediately notify your clinical instructor or site supervisor o Wash the area immediately and thoroughly with soap and water. o Within 24 hours, follow -up with the students’ Primary Care Provider who will make a determination of immu nization status and give appropriate prophylaxis or referral for appropriate prophylaxis. o Assume full responsibility for disease sequelae. o Follow the policies of the agency (if any). o Complete a student incident report with the supervising faculty or instructor who was present during incident. A copy of this report will be given to the College Administrator and placed in the student’s file. Refer to Guidelines for Undergraduate Field E xperience Manual for procedural precautions post exposure. Communicable Disease Policy Students will be exposed to communicable diseases during field experiences. It is important for students to adhere to the required immunizations, safe clinical practice standards, and the Guidelines for Undergraduate Field Experience Manual. Students may not participate in field experiences during the time they are affected by or suspect they have a communicable disease. A communicable disease is a health disorder that c an be passed from one person to another. If students suspect they may have a communicable disease, an immediate visit to the student health center or healthcare provider for evaluation is required. If the evaluation shows possible communicable disease, stu dents must remain out of contact with patients for the duration suggested by the healthcare provider. Students may not return to participation in field experiences until they have been re - evaluated by a healthcare provider and released with written verific ation of full release. You Students must contact the clinical preceptor and faculty upon suspicion and verification of the disease. Examples of communicable diseases include, but are not limited to the following: • AIDS • Shingles (Herpes Zoster) • Chickenpox • Strep pharyngitis • Measles • Cholera • Conjunctivitis • Diphtheria • Diarrhea - infectious • Influenza • Tetanus • Impetigo • Yellow Fever • Hepatitis A, B or C • Herpes Simplex • Meningitis (bacterial) • Mumps • Pertussis (whooping cough • Rubella • Shigellosis • Streptococcal pneumonia • Scabies • Hand, foot, mouth syndrome • Viral and acute hepatitis • Herpes • Lice (pediculosis) • Lyme disease • Escherichia coli (E coli) • Tuberculosis • Group A Strep • Pinworms • Ringworm Refer to Clinical Absence and Participation Policy. Clinical & Lab Attendance and Par ticipation Policy Clinical , simulation and lab attendance is mandatory. Clinical , simulation and lab make ups will only be considered once per semester in each clinical course or scheduled lab, under extreme circumstances, and approved by the Director of P re- Licensure (or designee). Examples of extreme circumstances that could warrant a clinical or lab make up may include , but not limited to : • a communicable disease which can be transmitted to patients, staff or other students • a car accident requiring imme diate medical attention • hospitalization • extended illness or injury If a student is unable to attend clinical , simulation or a scheduled lab, the student will contact the following at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of the event : • Director o f Clinical Operations, clinical faculty, and didactic faculty for a missed clinical experience • Lab director and didactic faculty for missed lab / instructional simulation experience • Director of Clinical Operations and didactic faculty for a missed immersive simulation experience Please refer to the CONHCP Undergraduate Field Experience Manual for contact information for directors . A determination of approving a make -up for the event will be made after review of appropriate documentation and absence verification is completed through Student Disability Services.

Make -up request are reviewed on a case by case basis . In order for the University to consider a Pre -licensure Clinical , Simulation or Lab Make -Up Request in cases of medical absenc e, the student will be required to submit substantiating medical documentation that states specifically that the student is free to return to the lab/clinical/simulation setting with no restrictions, and have the ability to perform the essential functions as outlined in the UPH. The provider’s medical number, appropriate official signature with associate facility contact information will be required for verification purposes (an official letterhead is preferred). This will be required whether the student mi sses 1 clinical day , simulation, lab or consecutive days. GCU may verify the information contained in the documentation with the provider. Falsification of medical documentation is reportable to the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZ Reg R4 -19-403). Students wil l be notified of the approval or denial of the clinical , simulation, or lab make -up via email to their gcu.edu email address. It is up to the University to determine how students will make up missed clinical hours or lab events if approved, but the primary method will be an additional clinical rotation or lab /simulation event. Secondarily, if alternative clinical rotations cannot be Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 71 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. arranged, the University may choose to use case studies to meet the clinical objectives. Students must make -up missed lab , si mulation, and clinical experiences and may not decline the make -up experience identified. Students may risk failing the course for nonattendance.

Students must submit any associated assignments with the make - up to the LoudCloud classroom within the designa ted time frame given for completing the make -up work. If a student absence does not meet the above criteria it is considered unexcuse d and could result in failing the course and referral to the Professional Practices Committee . Students will lose all po ints associated with participation and assignments for the missed clinical, simulation, or lab but will have to complete the make -up in order to progress in their course and in the program. Clinical , Lab, and Simulation Tardy Policy Tardiness is defined as being greater than 5 minutes (>5 minutes) from the start of the clinical shift or e vent. Any anticipated tardiness within the 5 minutes timeframe must be reported to the faculty who will then notify the appropriate director . If a student fails to “call -in” o r notify the appropriate faculty and/or director, this will be considered as an “unexcused absence” which will result in failure of the course as per the Clinical & Lab and Participation policy. Dependent on the clinical site or event, a student who is tardy and/or has missed report may be requested to leave. In this situation, the student will not be able to complete the scheduled clinical, lab, or simulation day. As a result, this day will be considered an unexcused absence . The student may be requ ired to complete a make -up. Refer to Clinical & Lab and Participation policy . Consequences of being tardy three times within the same course or within the semester will be as follows : Lab & Simulation events: First Tardy : Student will receive a warning. Second Tardy : Student will be sent to Professional Practice Committee for the second late. Third Tardy : Student will fail the lab or simulation on the third late. A clinical course that meets more than three times: First Tardy : Student will receive a cl inical warning. Second Tardy : Student will be sent to Professional Practice Committee for the second late. Third Tardy : Student will fail clinical on the third late. A clinical course that meets three times or less: First Tardy : Student will be sent to Pr ofessional Practice Committee for the first late. Second Tardy : Student will fail clinical on the second late. Clinical Competency Requirement In each clinical course, critical competencies have been identified and highlighted on the Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET). These competencies have been identified as a core performance measures in specific levels. Students who score at a 1 (Does Not Meet) on any of these competencies at final evaluation will fail the clinical course. Please refer to you Clinical Evaluation Tool to review over critical competencies in each clinical course. This will be in effect for those student in the new curriculum versio n that rolled out January 2018 . Immersive Simulation Rules The objective of Immersive Simulation is to allow students the opportunity to practice transferring knowledge into the right actions at the right time for the right reasons. Consequently, scenario experiences are designed to provide challenges in patient care and coordination to help students and faculty identify performance gaps for proactive mitigation. It is critical to ensure the student’s sense of safety when they are purposefully put into stre ssful situations designed to demonstrate transfer of knowledge into actions, where errors may occur. Observers may only be present under the following conditions: • No more than two (2) per session with ten (10) students • Introduced to students prior to start of simulation experience with role and expectations • If as part of a tour, may only observe for a brief time from the control room, and not participate in debriefing segment with students. Confidentiality: Failure to maintain confidentiality may impair t he effectiveness of Immersive Simulation -based training. Consequently the following levels of confidentiality are strictly observed and enforced for all educators, students, staff and observers: • Must sign a Participation, Recording, and C onfidentiality Agreement Form prior to participation in any Immersive Simulation session. • Must retain strict confidentiality regarding any specific scenario details , performance of others, debriefing discussions, and/or experiences in real time or on media. • May discuss on ly in very general term the personal technical and behavioral skills acquired during simulation training. Video Recording: • Scenario participation will be videotaped for use during the facilitated debriefing session immediately after the experience.

Recordi ngs of the scenario will be erased one month after the experience, unless, as per policy it will be used for specific education training, research, or viewing purpose. Remediation: If there is concern that the student may pose a hazard to self, patients, personnel, or organizational safety the faculty and student would participate in Required Remediation. Psychological Safety: To ensure psychological safety for students the faculty/facilitators will adhere to the following guidelines: • Provide a prebrief prior to all simulation events. The prebrief will serve as an orientation session prior to the start of the simulation -based learning experience. • The faculty/facilitator will be involved in the debriefing to manage any potential disrupt ive behaviors. • If a student has an obvious or expressed emotional distress because of an event that occurred during simulation, the faculty/facilitator will have a one on one discussion with the student. Universal Precautions, Personal Safety and Security : Please refer to the Lab, Simulation, and Clinical Safe Practice Guidelines policy. Participation Rules: Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 72 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Required orientation for each simulation event • No cell phones, pagers, blue tooth or texting • Professional dress code • Maintain a clean, organized envi ronment • Treat the simulator as you would a real patient • Treat the simulation environment as real • Participate in “hands on” orientation • Maintain strict confidentiality agreement • Maintain professionalism • Laugh and enjoy but not at the expense of others • Leave all personal items at the door • Role model positive attitude and behaviors • Be open to peer review • Be open to new experiences • Be open to role flexibility • Expect to make mistakes and learn thru them • Engage and participate or you will be asked to leave • Refer to Clinical & Lab Attendance and Participation Policy • Accountable for all previous knowledge, skills, behaviors Any participant who refuses to sign the confidentiality agreement will be dismissed prior to any simulation. Report of such dismissal will be forwarded to the Director of Clinical Operations & Site Development . Students in violation shall be subject to student policies up to and including dismissal from the nursing program. All participants will be held accountable to the ground rules.

Violation of the ground rules is cause for dismissal from the experience. Report of such dismissal will be forwarded to the Director of Clinical Operations & Site Development . Policy for Student Substance Screening The practice of professionalism demands that the clinician be free from the influence of any substance that would impair judgment and thinking ability. As a result, health care agencies are requiring students who work direct ly with patients to undergo screening for substances. A substance is identified as nicotine, alcohol, and any drug that impa ir judgment. Students must be free from impairing substances. Health care agencies and the CONHCP require substance screening of all students prior to their first clinical experience. In addition, students are su bject to screening if either the faculty or preceptor suspects that the student is impaired at any time on campus, or during any health care experience or any other university or work related activity.

evidenc e of drugs or alcohol on or about the student’s person or in the student’s possession, unusual conduct on the student’s part that suggests possible use or influence of drugs or alcohol, negative performance patterns, or excessive and unexplained absenteeis m or tardiness. 1. Students will be asked to submit to an immediate substance screening test conducted at one of the laboratory options provided. 2. Students may also be given a substance screen authorization form and asked to immediately complete a urine subs tance screen at one of the laboratory options provided. 3. Students will be required to show picture identification upon arrival. A driver’s license or passport are acceptable forms of identification. 4. The costs for all screening and medical review (if deemed necessary) are the students’ responsibility. 5. A screen with questionable results will be sent by the lab for a medical review by the company completing the substance screen. Costs for review and ret est will be the responsibility of the student. 6. A negative report, excluding a positive nicotine result, is necessary to continue in the program of study in the CONHCP. Follow -up Action: Positive Screen (For Cause or Initial Substance Screen) 1. Positive dr ug screens (including those medically prescribed) will be directed to the Professional Practice Committee for determination of sanctions. 2. A report will be filed with the State Board of Nursing upon withdrawal from the program consistent with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Nursing. *Please note certain clinical facilities include nicotine as part of their screening and will not allow students to rotate at their facility who test positive from nicotine or its by product, cotinine. Follow -up Action For -Cause Negative Screen 1. Studen ts whose substance screens are negative will meet with A Director of the program to discuss the perceptions of Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 73 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. impaired behavior and the implications and steps to avoid similar situations in the future. 2. A review by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) by the compa ny collecting the substance screen for documentation of any medical condition or treatment may be requested. 3. Students will not be counted as absent from clinical during this evaluation process. However, student s will be expected to meet the clinical objectives. 4. A reasonable suspicion/cause substance screen that is positive; however, is deemed negative by a medical review officer will follow these guidelines: a. The student will meet with the Director of the progr am . b. The student may be required to undergo, at the student’s expense, an evaluation for substance use/prescription drug use/impairment by a psychiatrist recommended by the State Board of Nursing. c. The student will follow other recommendations deemed neces sary by the Director of the program . d. The student will be requir ed to provide a negative substance screen prior to returning to clinical and be subject to periodic substance screens at the student’s expense. e. More than one incident of a reasonable suspicio n/cause substance screen that is positive; however, deemed negative by a medical review officer will be directed to the Professional Practice Committee. In this case the stude nt will follow the positive substance screening guidelines. Follow -up Action: In valid Results 1. If substance screens have results that are “invalid”, students will be required to complete hair follicle testing. 2. The cost of hair follicle screening (if deemed necessary) will be the students’ responsibility. Students Who Refuse Substance Screening Students who refuse to participate in screening will be required to leave the clinical area and make an appointment with the Director of the program. The student will remain out of the clinical area until an investigation has been done and a recommendation has been made by the Professional Practice Committee . Students who refuse screening may be subject to dismissal from the CONHCP. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure) Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Clinical Restric tion Policy Clinical restriction is the official means of restricting the student from any field experience when students have missing, expired, or insufficient immunizations or documentation requirements on file with the Office of Field Experience (OFE). You will be notified by the OFE 4 weeks before documentation is set to expire. Once documentation has expired, the OFE will notify you r course faculty of your restriction status. At all times it is your responsibility to ensure that your health and safety documentation is up to date and current, and that all other program requirements have been met. Health and safety requirements are mandatory for all students where indicated in this manual. Failure/Program Expulsion If you fail to meet the course objectives, policies, and procedures outlined in the classroom and this manual, you may face failure or program expulsion. You must repeat any failed courses before moving on to the next course outlined in your program of stu dy. A Code of Conduct form will be filed by the course faculty for any action that results in clinical failure. Field Experience/Clinical course failure may result in a failure of the co-requisite theory course at the judgment of the Course Faculty and Pro fessional Standards Committee. Examples of clinical failure, program expulsion, or Code of Conduct violation actions: • Compromising GCU’s relationship with any site • Compromising safety in any form • Plagiarism and ethical conduct resulting in Code of Cond uct Violations The student has the remainder of the course to earn a passing grade, which removes the student from clinical probation. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program who want t o transition into Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program may complete up to two graduate level courses as part of their upper division elective credits for the BSN degree completion. Eligible MSN programs are included on the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Fast -Track Request Form. To be eligible, students must: 1. Possess a 3.5 enrollment cumulative GPA at the time 33 of 36 RN to BSN program major credits are completed. 2. Complete t he Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) to Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Fast -Track Request Form. Once approved, students must complete the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) courses with a C or better. Grades earned will be calculated into the graduate GPA. Tuition for the MSN courses taken as electives will be charged at the graduate tuition rate and will be charged the Canyon Connect Fee at the graduate rate. It is recommended that students enroll into the MSN program within 180 days of com pleting their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program to guarantee transferability of credit hours earned toward the MSN program. After 180 days, students will be required to advance into the graduate program of study deemed current at that tim e Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing CPR Requirements Students must be certified in CPR for Health Care Providers through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross and are required to maintain certification throughout the program.

Graduate students may also obtain CPR certification for the Professional Rescuer from American Red Cross. Information as to the availability of courses may be obtained by calling either the American Heart Association, or American Red Cross. CPR for Bystanders or th e community will not fulfill this requirement. CPR instruction teaches skill of airway management and external cardiac compression for the adult and pediatric victim. Students who do not have a current CPR certification card will not be permitted to partic ipate in clinical experiences. In addition, Graduate students need to meet the certification requirements of the respective agency in which they perform clinical. College of Theology The College of Theology’s mission is to educate and equip students to com municate the gospel effectively, serve the church faithfully, and minister with integrity at home and abroad.

Therefore, within the context of the College, significant attention is given to spiritual and professional formation so that students are biblical ly qualified for ministry upon graduation. The Bible teaches that ministers must be “above reproach” in private and in public because ministers lead God’s people as they grow up into Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 74 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. the fullness of Christ through the careful study and application of God’s word. Simply stated, one whose life has not been transformed profoundly by the power of the gospel is hardly in a position to lead others in this way of life. Thus, preparation for ministry requires attention to the spiritual, and professional aspects of each student’s training in addition to academic study. Doctrinal, ethical, and covenantal alignment are vital to the health of the institution as the faculty and administration strive to fulfill the mission of developing godly leaders, ministers, and schol ars. Evangelical unity with respect to doctrine and morality represents a crucial basis for ministerial preparation just as it represents a crucial basis for gospel ministry. For these reasons, students in the College are asked to affirm the University’s Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statement, the COT Covenant, and standards for conduct that agree with those beliefs. In this way students affirm the basic tenets of the Christian faith and commitment to a lifestyle worthy of the Lord Jesus and worthy of the gospel ministry to which they have been called. The University’s foundational documents, the Covenant, and the dispositional and behavioral standards have not been created for purposes of legalistic compulsion or in a coercive spirit. Rather, they repres ent commitments and guidelines that have been developed for the purpose of living freely together in a community marked by faith, hope, and love. All students who enter into COT’s covenantal community do so freely and they do so with full understanding tha t the community strives to cultivate the character of Christ daily. Indeed, in light of the unique call God has placed on their lives, the vast majority of ministerial students are motivated to conform to established standards and are grateful for the stru cture and accountability the community provides. In most cases when students’ dispositions or behaviors fail to align with the College’s standards, COT’s faculty and staff are able to correct gently and provide all necessary counsel. Indeed, gracious conv ersation and pastoral guidance should normally characterize the initial steps taken by faculty and staff to address impropriety. The College is committed to forming students in a loving and merciful way that is redemptive rather than punitive.

Thus, in cas es where minor dispositional or behavioral issues arise, direct student engagement by a member of the faculty or a representative of the College will be most appropriate. Further action will only be necessary when a student is unresponsive to direct engage ment or when a student persists in conduct that is unbecoming. Faculty and staff should refer cases that involve major dispositional and behavioral issues in accord with established processes. Dispositional and Behavioral Standards As ministers of the gosp el, theology students are expected to conform to dispositional and behavioral standards that are consistent with biblical teaching, sound doctrine, and the commitments they make at the start of their program.

“Dispositions” refers to one’s attitudinal incl inations, mental and emotional outlook, integrity, and character. Sincerely held dispositions lead to actions and patterns of conduct, which is to suggest that dispositions, at some level, contribute to behaviors. COT has adopted the following disposition al and behavioral standards that align with the College’s Covenant. Although these standards are not exhaustive, they represent the essential values and qualities that should characterize gospel ministers. Students are encouraged to acknowledge their strug gles and shortcomings without fear and for the sake of working through challenges with the support and encouragement of the community. Students who disregard the standards or fail to demonstrate these dispositions and behaviors, however, may be subject to disciplinary action. • EMBRACE TRUTH: Ministers of the gospel embrace the truth of Christ, and speak and act truthfully. This includes integrity with respect to the commitment to uphold doctrinal and ethical positions and behaviors consistent with those of the University within their academic work, within the GCU community, and in any internship or supervised ministry/field experience setting. • DISPLAY A HEART FOR GROWTH, TRANSFORMATION, AND LEARNING: Ministers of the gospel have a heart for growth and tr ansformation. They demonstrate humility and pursue Christlikeness by taking correction, having a charitable spirit, and not thinking of themselves more highly than they ought. They do not hide sin but, rather, acknowledge it and learn from mistakes as they progress through their program of study. They demonstrate eagerness to learn and engage faithfully with their coursework, classmates, Scripture, scholarly research, faculty, and ministry supervisors. • AFFIRM THE VALUE OF PEOPLE: Recognizing that all peo ple are created in the image of God, ministers of the gospel treat people in ways that demonstrate their intrinsic value and dignity. Accordingly, ministers of the gospel reject discrimination and show the value of others in the way they interact with peop le of all races, nationalities, ages, genders, socio -economic levels, abilities, and faith traditions. These principles extend to all forms of communication. • DEMONSTRATE GRACE AND RESPECT: Ministers of the gospel demonstrate grace and respect in their a ttitudes, actions, and words. They embody the fruit of the Spirit, speaking with kindness and patience, communicating respectfully in all situations. They avoid actions and speech that could show disrespect, a sharp tongue, harassment, prejudice, racism, sexism, vulgarity, foul language, or bullying. Students extend grace and charity at all points including discussions with others who differ with them on matters of doctrine and ethics. They strive for unity, which requires careful thought about doctrinal dialogue, genuine love for one another, and a resolve to be “quick to hear, slow to speak, [and] slow to anger” (James 1:19). • PROMOTE PEACE: Ministers of the gospel seek to be peacemakers, approaching conflict with the goal of restoration and reconciliatio n. They follow biblical practices for conflict resolution, glorifying God by taking responsibility for their own contribution to a conflict and asking and offering forgiveness when needed. They bring peace and joy to their classrooms and congregations, avo iding words and actions that might bring discord, dissension, or destruction. • MAINTAIN SEXUAL PURITY: Following the teaching of the Bible, ministers of the gospel maintain personal sexual purity, reserving sexual expression for a marriage relationship between one man and one woman. They refrain from the use of all pornographic materials and any explicit content that would grieve the Holy Spirit while demonstrating an openness to accountability, counsel, and prayer in areas of struggle and perceived powerl essness. They refrain from sexually charged language and behavior inside or outside the classroom. • AVOID EXCESS: Ministers of the gospel avoid excess and abuse of any substances that could move them from a place of health to harm. Students embrace modera tion in all things for the sake of safeguarding against idolatry and protecting their gospel witness. • SEEK FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM: Ministers of the gospel pursue God’s purposes for the world even when this requires abandoning the pursuit of their own selfis h interests. They cultivate love, justice, beauty, grace, wisdom, and wholeness in their relationships and eschew worldly desires that result in Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 75 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. consumerism, materialism, and the pursuit of fame and prestige. Corrective Action Plan for Unacceptable Disposi tions and Unprofessional Behavior As a Christian community, the College of Theology and Grand Canyon Theological Seminary strive to be affirming and redemptive to students who are struggling and failing to exhibit these dispositions in their behaviors. The conduct that is unbecoming for a Christian leader or minister, however, may be referred through one of the following processes: 1. Dispositional alert from a faculty member, a ministry supervisor, or another GCU employee which is processed through the Col lege of Theology’s Covenantal Standards Committee (CSC). This committee will determine the disciplinary action to be taken on a case by case basis. 2. Code of conduct violation charge which is reported through the “Classroom Incident Report” and is handled through the Code of Conduct process of the University. In cases of minor misalignment, direct engagement by a member of the faculty or a representative of the College for the purpose of education, formation, and/or correction will be most appropria te. Further action is only necessary when a student is unresponsive to direct engagement or when a student persists in conduct that is unbecoming. Students who disregard COT’s Dispositional and Behavioral standards or fail to demonstrate these dispositions and behaviors may be subject to disciplinary action. In certain egregious situations, disciplinary action may be immediate and will be recommended to the University Code of Conduct Committee. Unbecoming dispositions and behavior, within the classroom or outside the classroom may result in an array of corrective actions taken by the CSC or recommendations for disciplinary actions made by the CSC to the Code of Conduct Committee including, but not limited to the following potential outcomes 1. A corrective d ialog with the CSC or designee 2. A letter of reprimand 3. A required number of professional and/or pastoral counseling sessions 4. A series of coaching sessions 5. Recommendations to the Code of Conduct committee such as: a. Removal from the class b. Remo val from the supervised ministry/field experience site c. Failure of the course d. Suspension e. Expulsion from the program. In the case of expulsion, students will have the option of reapplying to the program after a two year hiatus at which time the stu dent will make a case for his or her change in behavior and disposition such that the CSC would possibly allow them to return to the program Any question of interpretation or application of the Dispositional and Behavioral Standards Policy will be referred to the Dean of the College of Theology or a designee for final determination. These standards should not be applied in ways that foster discrimination and harassment. Students who experience gender or disability -based discrimination or harassment should s eek the assistance of the Title IX or Section 504 Coordinator for investigation under the applicable grievance procedures. Process Guidelines for COT Dispositional and Behavioral Standards The following guidelines are intended to assist with the evaluation of and appropriate response to dispositional and behavioral issues. These guidelines should enable faculty and College representatives to accurately assess and prudently address situations in ways that are redemptive, fair, and commensurate with the type of misalignment in question. Doctrinal and Ethical Alignment COT faculty are encouraged to make key distinctions in their teaching and classroom interaction between doctrine that is absolutely essential to the Christian faith and other teachings that, although important, are not fundamental to Christianity. Essential doctrines are those core teachings that distinguish Christians from non -Christians and must be believed in order for one to be a genuine follower of the Lord Jesus. Denial of essential doctr ine represents a grave matter. Nonessential teachings are significant because they safeguard the integrity and health of essential doctrines and because they derive either directly or indirectly from the teaching of Scripture.

Examples include the form and meaning of baptism, the organization and governance of the church, qualifications for ministers, styles of worship music, and the timing of Christ’s return in relation to other events of the last days. Christians frequently disagree about various nonessen tial teachings but disagreement about these doctrines does not amount to a denial of the faith. Dispositional and Behavioral Alignment In cases of minor misalignment, direct engagement by a member of the faculty or a representative of the College for the p urpose of education, formation, and/or correction will be most appropriate.

Further action is only necessary when a student is unresponsive to direct engagement or when a student persists in conduct that is unbecoming. Students who disregard COT’s Disposit ional and Behavioral standards or fail to demonstrate these dispositions and behaviors may be subject to disciplinary action. In certain egregious situations, disciplinary action may be immediate and will be recommended to the University Code of Conduct Co mmittee. Minor Misalignment Instances of minor misalignment should be dealt with redemptively rather than punitively to the extent possible. Such cases typically require forbearance and patience instead of formal discipline. Major Misalignment Instances of major misalignment should be dealt with redemptively, but disciplinary action may be necessary if the situation cannot be redeemed apart from formal action. Certain egregious situations may represent exceptions and may require immediate disciplinary actio n. Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts Upon completion of 80 credit hours in the Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts program, students should begin the internship application process. The Worship Arts Internship (WSA -429) should be completed during the final yea r of the program or the summer prior to the final year, but not prior to the completion of 80 credit hours in the program. No credit will be given for internships completed outside of the formal BAWA internship process which is guided by the Office of Fiel d Experience. Direct all questions regarding this application process to the Office of Field Experience at [email protected]. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 76 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. M a s t e r P r o g r a m m a t i c P r o g r e s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s College of Education All College of Education Graduate Programs COE Graduate Certificates Prior to participation in any practicum/field experience, teacher candidates must provide their Field Experience Counselor with verification of a current State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card or current finger print clearance documentation in accordance with the fingerprint policies of the state in which they reside. Current and valid fingerprint clearance must be on file through the duration of the program. Failure to maintain current and valid Fingerprint Clea rance may lead to immediate termination from the program . Based on the teacher candidates’ Program of Study, the teacher candidate will need one of the following : 1. Fingerprint Clearance Card 2. Federal Background Check: If a federal background check is require d, official copies of this document will be reviewed by the Field Experience Counselor . A federal background check will be considered ‘clear’ if no offense(s) are listed. Teacher candidates with ‘cleared’ federal background checks will be deemed eligible f or participation in practicum/field experiences. Should any offense(s) be listed on the federal background check, teacher candidates will be required to apply for and secure a valid State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. W here applicable, a current teaching certificate may be provided in lieu of fingerprint clearance. GCU will not accept any background check older than six years . Please note that teacher candidates may need to complete additional fingerprinting for certifi cation purposes based on their state’s requirements . If candidates are charged with a felony or misdemeanor while in the program, even if charges are not verified, they are obligated to report this to their Field Experience Counselor . Failure to do so may lead to immediate termination from the program. In the event that admission to Grand Canyon University’s College of Education is denied as a result of one or more offense listed in Sections B or C of the Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 41-1758.03, outlined i n Appendix A, the following appeals process should be followed . *Note: Students enrolled in Non -College of Education programs at Grand Canyon University who seek to transfer into the College of Education need to meet current admission requirements. Level O ne Appeal 1. Apply for a fingerprint clearance card from the Arizona Department of Public Safety. (Should the fingerprint clearance card be denied, see a Level Two Appeal) 2. Upon securing an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, request documentation from the Inv estigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education indicating consent of your potential eligibility to apply for and obtain a teacher or principal license based on the listed offense(s). The Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education may request additional information regarding the listed offense(s) prior to the issuance of their consent to be eligible for certification . 3. Provide Grand Canyon University with copies of the Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the documentation provided by the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education for reconsideration of admission . Level Two Appeal 1. In the event that a fingerprint clearance card is denied, petition the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting for a good cause exception. More inform ation regarding the application and process for a good cause exception can be found at the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting website. 2. If the Board of Fingerprinting approves the good caus e exception, a fingerprint clearance card will be issued. (Should the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting deny the good cause exception, a fingerprint clearance card will not be issued, and denied admission. (This decision cannot be appealed.) 3. Upon securing an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, request documentation from the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education indicating consent of your potential eligibility to apply for and obtain a teacher or principal license based on the listed offens e(s). The Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education may request additional information regarding the listed offense(s) prior to the issuance of their consent to be eligible for certification. 4. Provide Grand Canyon University with copies of t he Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and the documentation provided by the Investigation Unit of the Arizona Department of Education for reconsideration of admission. Appendix A: Pursuant to ARS 41 -1758.03 Sections B A person who is subject to registratio n as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction or who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this state or the same or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction is precluded from receiving a fingerprint clearance card: 1. Sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult. 2. Incest. 3. First or second degree murder. 4. Sexual assault. 5. Sexual exploitation of a minor. 6. Sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 7. Commercial sexual exploitation of a minor. 8. Commercial sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult. 9. Child prostitution as prescribed in section 13 -3212. 10. Child abuse. 11. Abuse of a vulnerable adult. 12. Sexual conduct with a minor. 13. Molestation of a child. 14. Molestation of a vulnerable adult. 15. A dangerous crime against children as defined in section 13 - 705. 16. Exploitation of minors involving drug offenses. 17. Taking a child for the purpose of prostitution as prescribed in section 13 -3206. 18. Neglect or abuse of a vulnerable adult. 19. Sex trafficking. 20. Sexual abuse. 21. Production, publication, sale, possession and presentation of obscene items as prescribed in section 13 -3502. 22. Furnishing harmful items to minors as prescribed in section 13-3506. 23. Furnishing harmful items to minors by internet activity as prescribed in section 13 -3506.01. 24. Obscene or indecent telephone communications to minors for commercial purposes as prescribed in section 13 -3512. 25. Luring a minor for sexual exploitation. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 77 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 26. Enticement of persons for pur poses of prostitution. 27. Procurement by false pretenses of person for purposes of prostitution. 28. Procuring or placing persons in a house of prostitution. 29. Receiving earnings of a prostitute. 30. Causing one's spouse to become a prostitute. 31. Detention of persons in a house of prostitution for debt. 32. Keeping or residing in a house of prostitution or employment in prostitution. 33. Pandering. 34. Transporting persons for the purpose of prostitution, polygamy and concubinage. 35. Portraying adult as a minor as prescribed in section 13-3555. 36. Admitting minors to public displays of sexual conduct as prescribed in section 13 -3558. 37. Unlawful sale or purchase of children. 38. Child bigamy. Appendix A: Pursuant to ARS 41 -1758.03 Sections C A person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convic ted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this state or the same or similar offenses in another state or jurisdiction is precluded from receiving a fingerprint clearance card, except that the person may petition the board of fingerprinting for a good cause exception pursuant to section 41 -619.55: 1. Manslaughter. 2. Endangerment. 3. Threatening or intimidating. 4. Assault. 5. Unlawfully administering intoxicating liquors, narcotic drugs or da ngerous drugs. 6. Assault by vicious animals. 7. Drive by shooting. 8. Assaults on officers or fire fighters. 9. Discharging a firearm at a structure. 10. Indecent exposure. 11. Public sexual indecency. 12. Aggravated criminal damage. 13. Theft. 14. Theft by extortion. 15. Shoplifting. 16. Forgery. 17. Criminal possession of a forgery device. 18. Obtaining a signature by deception. 19. Criminal impersonation. 20. Theft of a credit card or obtaining a credit card by fraudulent means. 21. Receipt of anything of value obtained by fraudulent use of a credit card. 22. Forgery of a credit card. 23. Fraudulent use of a credit card. 24. Possession of any machinery, plate or other contrivance or incomplete credit card. 25. False statement as to financial condition or identity to obtain a credit card. 26. Fraud by persons authorized to provi de goods or services. 27. Credit card transaction record theft. 28. Misconduct involving weapons. 29. Misconduct involving explosives. 30. Depositing explosives. 31. Misconduct involving simulated explosive devices. 32. Concealed weapon violation. 33. Possession and sale of peyote. 34. Possession and sale of a vapor -releasing substance containing a toxic substance. 35. Sale of precursor chemicals. 36. Possession, use or sale of marijuana, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs. 37. Manufacture or distribution of an imitation controlled substance. 38. Manufac ture or distribution of an imitation prescription -only drug. 39. Manufacture or distribution of an imitation over -the -counter drug. 40. Possession or possession with intent to use an imitation controlled substance. 41. Possession or possession with intent to use an im itation prescription -only drug. 42. Possession or possession with intent to use an imitation over - the -counter drug. 43. Manufacture of certain substances and drugs by certain means. 44. Adding poison or other harmful substance to food, drink or medicine. 45. A criminal of fense involving criminal trespass and burglary under title 13, chapter 15. 46. A criminal offense under title 13, chapter 23. 47. Child neglect. 48. Misdemeanor offenses involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor. 49. Offenses involving domestic violence. 50. Arson. 51. Kidnapping. 52. Felony offenses involving sale, distribution or transportation of, offer to sell, transport or distribute or conspiracy to sell, transport or distribute marijuana, dangerous drugs or narcotic drugs. 53. Robbery. 54. Aggravated assault. 55. Felony offenses involving contributing to the delinquency of a minor. 56. Negligent homicide. 57. Criminal damage. 58. Misappropriation of charter school monies as prescribed in section 13 -1818. 59. Taking identity of another person or entity. 60. Aggravated taking identity of another person or entity. 61. Trafficking in the identity of another person or entity. 62. Cruelty to animals. 63. Prostitution. 64. Sale or distribution of material harmful to minors through vending machines as prescribed in section 13 -3513. 65. Welfare fraud. Practicum/Field Experi ences Practicum /field experiences are field -based learning opportunities that focus on observation, application, and reflection.

Practicum /field experiences require the Teacher C andidate to spend a prescribed amount of time in real -life classroom settings in order to demonstrate competency with predetermined activities that are aligned to professional standards in t he field of education. Teacher C andidates who are not in an active student status may not complete practicum /field experience hours in the field . Teacher Candidates must have current/valid fingerprint clearance on file with their Field Experience Counselor prior to starting any fingerprint clearance required course. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 78 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Ed ucation Teacher Candidates enrolled in the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education or the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education program, who are completing practicum/field experiences in Arizona, a re required to submit a completed Student Information Release Form (SIRF) and proof of immunization and/or immunity from Tuberculosis (TB). In addition to the practicum/field experience hours throughout their regular coursework, Teacher Candidates enrolle d in the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education have two additional 60 -hour practicum courses (Practicum I: ECS -565 and Practicum II: ECS - 567). Teacher Candidates are required to complete an Early Childhood/E arly Childhood Special Education application 8 weeks prior to the start date and will receive placement assistance from their assigned Teacher Placement Counselor. Teacher Candidates are required to complete 60 hours for Practicum I (ECS -565) and 60 hours for Practicum II (ECS -567) for a total of 120 hours. Teacher Candidates are not permitted to take ECS -565 Practicum I and ECS -567 Practicum II concurrently. 1. Basic Skills and Content Area Exams 2. Teacher C andidates enrolled in an Initial Program – Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure Programs (IP/TL) beginning with the 2009 -2010 Academic Catalog must pass their state -mandated basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/ student teaching experience . It is the Teacher Candidate’s responsibility to determine what, if any, testing is necessary for their individual state. 3. Teacher Candidates that certify through Arizona will be required to submit passing scores on the National Evaluation Series (NES), Arizona Educator Proficiency Ass essment (AEPA) or equivalent exam as determined by the Arizona Department of Education’s out of state exam reciprocity requirements prior to applying for the clinical practice/student teaching experience. 4. If there is no content knowledge exam for the conte nt area in which the Teacher Candidate is seeking certification, the Teacher Candidate will be required to submit an appeal to the College of Education demonstrating the content proficiency as guided by the state in which they are seeking certification. 5. Score reports will be accepted only if the official score report documents a passing score (‘pass’ or ‘passed’). 6. Teacher C andidates residing in states that do not have state - specific mandated basic and/or content exams for initial licensure and do not certif y through Arizona may be waiver - eligible. Teacher Candidates should contact t heir assigned Field Experience Counselor (FEC) if they believe they qualify. COE Clinical Practice Expectations and Academic Standards The following clinical practice expectati ons for Teacher Candidates in the College of Education seek to address the common issues and responsibilities of Teacher Candidates who are out in schools and school districts in a field experience and clinical practice setting. The statements are designed to be reflective of the fundamental principles and values that are desired of a Teacher Candidate and his/her professional and personal conduct in the field experience and clinical setting. The conduct expectations clarify conduct unbecoming of a Teacher Candidate, and thus are subject to disciplinary action. By addressing these issues, we seek to respond to and clarify our expectations for all of our Teacher Candidates who are representing themselves and Grand Canyon University in their role and work wit h students, Cooperating Teachers, GCU Faculty Supervisors, and school communities. Teacher Candidates in the College of Education represent GCU’s value -based liberal arts institution. All Teacher Candidates who go out into the field are expected to abide b y the responsibilities of university citizenship and to show consideration and respect for personal freedom and property rights of members of the civic, academic, and school community. Teacher Candidates are expected to abide by ethical, professional, and academic standards that are conducive to a positive learning experience.

Educators should be thoughtful about their professional practice, critically examine it, and seek co ntinual improvement. • Curiosity - Educators should promote and support curiosity and encourage active inquiry. They should be able to think innovatively and creatively, using critical thinking as a problem -solving approach. • Honesty - Educators should model in tegrity by their words and actions. They should be forthright with others and uphold high standards of trust, character, and integrity. • Compassion - Educators should demonstrate professional friendliness, warmth, and genuine caring in their relationships with others while providing intellectual, emotional, and spiritual support. • Advocacy - Teachers understand the impact of community involvement and servant leadership as it applies to the welfare of others in the educational setting. • Dedication - Educators shou ld be committed to the profession of teaching and learning. They should be professionally active, lifelong learners and seek opportunities for professional development Clinical Practice Expectation Violations The following violations clarify conduct unbeco ming of Teacher Candidates in the College of Education. Teacher Candidates are expected not to engage in such action while in a clinical setting at a school or school district. The following is a non -exhaustive list of actions that are considered clinical practice conduct violations, for which Teacher Candidates are subjected to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University. If teacher candidates are found eligible to continue with the program, Clinical Practice can only be repeated once . • Falsification, forgery, alteration, or invention of information, including, but not limited to, any document used for admission or eligibility to the university, document related to: o Admission or eligibility to Clinical Practice o Information regarding the site placement school, the district and/or personnel o Information regarding Teacher Candidates o Information regarding curriculum content in the classroom • Disruptive behavior in any form that creates a hostile or offensive educational environment for a s tudent, Cooperating Teacher, GCU Faculty Supervisor, faculty or staff • Failure to comply promptly with any reasonable directive from a Cooperating Teacher, GCU Faculty Supervisors, GCU course instructor, or staff • Failure to cooperate with an investigation • Possession, use, distribution, or behavior under the influence of alcohol or illegal or banned drugs or substances while on school property, or as part of any school -related activity • Communication orally, in writing, or by use of any technological device, i ncluding, and not limited to any phone or computer device, outside the classroom in a manner that could be perceived as inappropriate by any member of the site placement school, its extended community or university • Failure to maintain a professional approa ch to personal relationships with the Teacher Candidates or the school community members Remediation The College of Education may take disciplinary action against candidates who demonstrate insufficient performance, inappropriate dispositions, conduct unbe coming, or are terminated by the site school placement. Remediation is implemented if candidates do not demonstrate sufficient progress with regard to performance or dispositions. The College of Education Office of Clinical Practice and/or Professional Pra ctices Committee reviews all documentation and makes a determination as to whether the alleged violation or deficiency has been substantiated and which college -level penalties may apply. If candidates do not comply with remediation plans and/or sanctions, they may be terminated from their site, complete a corrective action plan and/or may have to undergo the Code of Conduct process for failure to comply with a college directive. Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Clinical practice/student teaching provides candidates with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills in brick and mortar classroom setting. (Clinical practice/student teaching cannot be completed in a virtual school setting.) Teacher Ca ndidates must meet all eligibility requirements prior to progressing into clinical practice/student teaching. Taken at the conclusion of all coursework, clinical practice/ student teaching requires 15-16 consecutive weeks (dependent on Teacher Candidate’s program of study) of unpaid, full day (Monday - Friday) placement with a COE approved Cooperating Teacher/Mentor . A Cooperating Teacher/Mentor must hold a current/valid certification in the area which aligns with the Teache r Candidate’s program of study, a Master degree or exceptional experience, have a minimum of three years teaching experience, full recommendation of the building principal/administrator and desire and ability to work cooperatively with the Teacher Candidat e. Clinical practice/student teaching full days consists of the following: • Student Contact time: any instructional classroom time spent directly with students. • Teacher Contract time: any function at the cooperating school site(s) that the contracted teache r is required to attend. This includes prep time and professional development. • District holidays/inclement weather days are not to be counted. Clinical practic e/student teaching requires a full take over for a minimum of 50% of the experience (i.e. 4 weeks of full take over for an 8 -week course and 8 weeks for a 15/16 week course). During this time, Teacher Candidates will assume all teaching duties and responsibilities necessary for effective teaching of students without endangering the health and safety o f the individual or others. Essential functions of the teaching profession include effectively leading the classroom and ensuring student learning. Clinical practice/student teaching is completed in the Fall or Spring semesters; and is required for an Inst itutional Recommendation (IR). Teacher Candidates looking to complete clinical practice/student teaching in the summer may contact their assigned FEC to discuss eligibility. Clinical practice/student teaching may only be repeated once in the course of the Teacher Candidate’s time at Grand Canyon University. Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching Placement Requirements (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Clinical practice/student teaching must be completed in a brick and mortar school (virtual schools are n o acceptable for clinical practice/student teaching). Clinical practice/student teaching must be completed in a public -school setting or a licensed/accredited Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 80 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. nonpublic school setting. Teacher Candidate’s site placement must align with the Teacher Candidat e’s program of study. Placement preferences will be honored, if possible and/or feasible. However, the University reserves the right to make assignments or adjustments deemed to be in the Teacher Candidate’s best interest and the interest of other involved parties. Clinical practice/student teaching cannot be completed at a school site where a relative is employed or the Teacher Candidate has children who attend the school. Unpaid Clinical Practice/Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Teacher C andidates may not student teach in the classroom(s) in which they are employed as paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes . Paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes are not teachers of record. As assistants to a classroom teacher, their resp onsibilities are more limited than those required of a classroom teacher. Therefore, paraprofessionals /teacher aides/substitutes will need to take a leave of absence from their duties and responsibilities while they complete the clinical practice/ student t eaching requirements for their program of study. Eligibility for Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) 1. Successfully c omplete all coursework , including documented practicum/field experience hours, within the program of study. 2. Pass the state -specified basic skills and content area exams prior to applying for the clinical practice/ student teaching experience . 3. Maintain a minimum GPA of a 2.8 (undergrad) or 3.0 (graduate) as required for clinical practice/student teaching. 4. Work with the appropriate departments to remove any academic and/or financial holds on account to ensure that the Student Services Counselor (SSC) is able to complete the required registration process. 5. Rev iew program progression and academic eligibility with assigned SSC and/or Field Experience Counselor (FEC) . 6. Possess a current /valid Fingerprint Clearance Card or background check. Teacher Candidates certifying through Arizona must have an Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Car d. Clinical practice/s tudent teaching may only be repeated once in the course of the Teacher Candidate’s time at Grand Canyon University . If a Teacher Candidate has an unsuccessful clinical practice/student teaching attempt in an Institutional Recommendati on (IR) program and then enrolls into another IR program, the Teacher Candidate will need to appeal to the College of Education to student teach for a second and final attempt. Application for Clinical Practice/ Student Teaching (Initial Program/Teacher Lic ensure Only ) In order to apply for clinical practice/student teaching, the Teacher Candidate must be meeting all clinical practice/student teaching eligibility requirements. The Student Teaching Application is provided by the Teacher Candidate’s assigned Field Experience Counselor (FEC) . The Student Teaching Application deadlines are as follows : Traditional (Ground) Students • November 1 st is the deadline for the Fall Clinical Practic e (Student Teaching) experience • May 1 st is the deadline for the Spring Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience Non -Traditional (Online) Students • February 1 st is the deadline for the Fall Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience • August 1 st is the deadline for the Spring Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) experience No exceptions will be made to these deadlines . Requirements for an Institutional Recommendation (Initial Program/Teacher Licensure Only ) Institutional Recommendations (IRs) are issued for teaching, principal, and school counseling programs that lead to initial licensure in Arizona . The IR confirms that a candidate has met all requirements, including successful clinical practice/ student teaching or internship, for the program of s tudy that has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. It is the candidate ’s responsibility to determine the pr ofessional knowledge and content knowledge exams that must be taken to obtain a certificate in Arizona. An IR is valid for one year from the date it is signed. IRs can be issued only within one year of a candidate ’s graduation date; otherwise, the candidate will need to apply for a transcript analysis to determine if certification criteria have been met. All Teacher C andidates seeking an Institutional Recommendation for a teaching license must complete the program matic and state licensure which include but are not limited to verification of current/valid fingerprint clearance, passing scores on basic skills, content and professional kn owledge exams and successful completion of clinical practice/student teaching. Certification through Non -Degree Courses (Initial Program/Non -Teacher Licensure Only ) Graduates from an Initial Program – Does Not Lead to Teacher Licensure (IP/Non -TL) programs who wish to return to GCU to complete certification coursework will enroll in student teaching courses through the non -degree division. As these learners do not qualify for an Institutional Recommendation they must be certified in Arizona through a course -by-course evaluation conducted by the certification division of the Arizona Department of Education. Learners will need to meet all Arizona certification requirements, including verification of fingerprint clearance, successful completion of stude nt teaching, verification of passing scores on the AEPA or an equivalent exam as determined by the Arizona Department of Education’s out of state exam reciprocity requirements, and successful completion of Arizona SEI requirements. Master of Education in E ducational Administration (Advanced Program for Principal Licensure (AP/PL) Prior to the first internship course, students must submit a copy of one of their Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card or official results of Federal Background Clearance from their state Department of Public Safety agency to their Field Experience Counselor . Eligibility for the Educational Administration (EAD) Internship 1. Learners must complete the following courses prior to starting their internship courses. • EAD -501, EAD -505, a nd EAD -510 must be successfully completed in order to enter into the first internship, EAD - 519. • EAD -519, EAD -513, EAD -520, and EAD -523 must be successfully completed in order to enter into the second internship, EAD -529. • EAD -529, EAD -530, EAD -533, and EAD -536. Must be successfully completed in order to enter into the third and final internship, EAD -539. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 81 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 2. Work with the appropriate departments to remove any academic and/or financial holds on account to ensure that the Student Services Counselor is able to com plete the required registration process. 3. View program evaluations with assigned Student Services Counselor and/or Field Experience Counselor to discuss program progression and academic eligibility. 4. Principal candidates not meeting the graduate GPA requirem ent of a 3.0 at the time of the final internship, EAD - 539, must submit an appeal which will be reviewed by the College of Education. 5. Possess a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or background check. Arizona residents must have an Arizo na Department of Publ ic Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card. 6. The Internship may only be repeated once. Students unable to meet the eligibility requirements may transfer enrollment to the Master of Educational Leadership program of study. Internship and Field Work Hours Learners in the educational administration program will accumulate 270 internship and 90 field work hours , totaling 360 hours . Field work hours are accrued throughout the program and internship hours are accrued at the culmination of each of the three blocks in 90 -hour increments. Internship hours are unpaid, require partial -time placement with an approved COE mentor administrator, and are required for an Institutional Recommendation (IR). Institutional Recommendation Institutional Recommendations (IRs) are issued for teaching, principal, and school counseling programs that lead to initial licensure in Arizona. The IR confirms that a student has met all requirements, including successful student teaching or internship, for the program of study that has been approved by the Arizona State Board of Education. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the professional knowledge and subject knowledge exams that must be taken to obtain a certificate in Arizona. An IR is valid for one year from the date it is signed. IRs can be issued only within one year of a student’s graduation date; otherwise, the student will need to apply for a transcript analysis to determine if certification criteria have been met. All College of Education principal candidates seeking an Instit utional recommendation for principal license must complete the program requirements for their degree program, which include verification of the fingerprint clearance and successful completion of an internship component . • Arizona residents will be required t o successfully pass the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessment (AEPA) principal licensure test. • Principal candidates requiring Arizona principal certification in application for their local state licensure will need to successfully pass the principal AEPA licensure test . Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU - approved placement, successful completion of courses in program of study) . Master of Education in Early Childhood Education Nevada ARL In order to apply for conditional licensure with the state of Nevada, students in the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (Nevada ARL) must receive an ARL Recommendation letter from GCU’s College of Education. This letter can be obtained once the following requirements are met : • Successful completion of the first three courses in the approved program (8 credit hours) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators exam • Completion of ARL Bootcamp modules (Comp leted in the Professional Learning Network (PLN)) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Early Childhood Education and the Education of Young Children exams • Completion of the ARL Application Packet o Job Verification (To be completed by the hiring principa l) o Mentor Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Candidate Acknowledgment (To be completed by the ARL candidate) o Certificate of ARL Bootcamp Completion [Received when Professional Learning Network (PLN modules) are completed] • A valid fing erprint clearance card (required prior to beginning any course that requires FPC for practicum) Any time between successful completion of the third program course and prior to student teaching, students must complete the following: • Meet all above progressi on and licensure requirements and currently hold a conditional license • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K -6 exam • Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU -approved placement, su ccessful completion of courses in program of study) Master of Education in Elementary Education Nevada ARL In order to apply for conditional licensure with the state of Nevada, students in the Master of Education in Elementary Education (Nevada ARL) must submit to the Nevada Department of Education documentation of 18 credit hours of coursework (6 in each area) in Mathematics, English Language Arts and History, along with an ARL Recommendation letter from GCU’s College of Education. This letter can be obta ined once the following requirements are met : • Successful completion of the first three courses in the approved program (9 credit hours) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators exam • Completion of ARL Bootcamp modu les (Completed in the Professional Learning Network (PLN)) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Elementary Education: Instructional Practice and Applications exams • Completion of the ARL Application Packet o Job Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Mentor Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Candidate Acknowledgment (To be completed by the ARL candidate) o Certificate of ARL Bootcamp Completion [Received when Professional Learning Network (PLN modules) are completed] • A v alid fingerprint clearance card (required prior to beginning any course that requires FPC for practicum) Any time between successful completion of the third program course and prior to student teaching, students must complete the following: • Meet all above progression and licensure requirements and currently hold a conditional license Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 82 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K -6 exam • Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU -approved plac ement, successful completion of courses in program of study) Master of Education in Secondary Humanities Education Nevada ARL In order to apply for conditional licensure with the state of Nevada, students in the Master of Education in Secondary Humanities Education (Nevada ARL) must receive an ARL Recommendation letter from GCU’s College of Education. This letter can be obtained once the following requirements are met : • Successful completion of the first three courses in the approved program (9 credit hours ) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators exam • Completion of ARL Bootcamp modules (Completed in the Professional Learning Network (PLN)) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Secondary Education Content Area e xam in either Language Arts, Art, Social Studies, or Music, or hold a major or minor in one of these content areas. • Completion of the ARL Application Packet o Job Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Mentor Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Candidate Acknowledgment (To be completed by the ARL candidate) o Certificate of ARL Bootcamp Completion [Received when Professional Learning Network (PLN modules) are completed] • A valid fingerprint clearance card (required prior to b eginning any course that requires FPC for practicum) Any time between successful completion of the third program course and prior to student teaching, students must complete the following: • Meet all above progression and licensure requirements and currently hold a conditional license • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K -6 exam • Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU -approved placement, successful completion of courses in program o f study). Master of Education in Secondary STEM Education Nevada ARL In order to apply for conditional licensure with the state of Nevada, students in the Master of Education in Secondary STEM Education (Nevada ARL) must receive an ARL Recommendation lette r from GCU’s College of Education. This letter can be obtained once the following requirements are met : • Successful completion of the first three courses in the approved program (9 credit hours) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academi c Skills for Educators exam • Completion of ARL Bootcamp modules (Completed in the Professional Learning Network (PLN)) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Secondary Education Content Area exam in either Biology, Physics, or Mathematics, or hold a major or minor in one of these content areas. • Completion of the ARL Application Packet o Job Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Mentor Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Candidate Acknowledgment (To be completed by the ARL candidate) o Certificate of ARL Bootcamp Completion [Received when Professional Learning Network (PLN modules) are completed] • A valid fingerprint clearance card (required prior to beginning any course that requires FPC for practicum) Any time between succe ssful completion of the third program course and prior to student teaching, students must complete the following: • Meet all above progression and licensure requirements and currently hold a conditional license • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Princi ples of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K -6 exam • Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU -approved placement, successful completion of courses in program of study). Master of Education in School Counseling • A valid fingerprint clea rance card • Maintain professional counseling liability insurance that covers 1 million per occurrence and 3 million aggregate in order to progress to the practicum and internship courses. Master of Education in Special Education Nevada ARL In order to apply for conditional licensure with the state of Nevada, students in the Master of Education in Special Education (Nevada ARL) must receive an ARL Recommendation letter from GCU’s College of Education. This letter can be obtained once the following requi rements are met : • Successful completion of the first three courses in the approved program (9 credit hours) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Praxis CORE Academic Skills for Educators exam • Completion of ARL Bootcamp modules (Completed in the Profess ional Learning Network (PLN)) • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Special Education Core Knowledge and Application exam. • Completion of the ARL Application Packet o Job Verification (To be completed by the hiring principal) o Mentor Verification (To be com pleted by the hiring principal) o Candidate Acknowledgment (To be completed by the ARL candidate) o Certificate of ARL Bootcamp Completion [Received when Professional Learning Network (PLN modules) are completed] • A valid fingerprint clearance card (required prior to beginning any course that requires FPC for practicum) Any time between successful completion of the third program course and prior to student teaching, students must complete the following: • Meet all above progression and licensure requirements and currently hold a conditional license • Submit evidence of passing scores on the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) Grades K -6 exam OR the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) 7 -12 exam • Meet all other prerequisites for student teaching (3.0 GPA, GCU -approved placement, successful completion of courses in program of study). Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 83 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. College of Humanities and Social Sciences Master of Science in Addiction Counseling Master of Science in Christian Counseling Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders Master of Science in Professional Counseling Pre -Practicum Hours Requirement Students are required to complete the minimum of 100 pre - practicum hours. Students who fail to meet the minimum amount of hours required per course will receive a failing grade and will have to retake the course. Hours accumulated during a course that rec eives a non -passing grade will not be counted towards the program practicum hour requirement. Students may not complete additional hours to use in a future course. Students are responsible for determining which licensure guidelines , including additional practicum hours , are applicable to and necessary for their individual state board s. Practicum Hours Require ment Students are required to complete the minimum practicum hours required for each course in their program of study. Each practicum course require s that the student complete 150 practicum hours. Students who fail to meet the minimum amount of hours required per course will receive a failing grade and will have to retake the course. Hours accumulated during a course that receives a non -passing grade will not be counted towards the program hour requirement. Students may not complete additional hours to use in a future course. Students are responsible for determining which licensure guidelines , including additional practicum hours, are applicable to and necessary for their individual state board s. Counseling Student Professional Standards and Dismissal Policy Student success is a priority for Grand Canyon University and the Counseling Program(s)*. Students are encouraged and required to follow the Gra nd Canyon University’s academic progression policy and the adopted Ten Counseling Dispositions, the American Counseling Association’s (ACA) ethical code and/or the National Association of Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) ethical code. Failure to meet cour se objectives, policies, counseling dispositions, procedures outlined in the courses, the University Policy Handbook, and/or practicum/internship manual may result in failure, Professional Standards, or removal from program. Failure to meet the American Co unseling Association Code of Ethics and/or the National Association for Addiction Professional’s Code of Ethics may result in a warning, coaching, probation, suspension, or removal from the program. It is important that students maintain continuous growth and continuous clinical or counseling skill acquisition as they progress through the program of study. This policy and the dispositions are designed to meet the standards of the American Counseling Association . Dispositional Expectations Dispositions are the values, commitments, and professional ethics that influence behaviors toward others, and, if sincerely held, dispositions lead to actions and patterns of professional conduct.

The Grand Canyon University Counseling Program’s dispositions adhere to the university’s mission statement, as well as to the established counseling profession codes of ethics. The Grand Canyon University Counseling Program have adopted the following dispositions for its students derived from the American Counseling Association ( ACA) Code of Ethics. Although these dispositions are not all inclusive, they do represent values and qualities that are warranted by counseling students. Students who fail to adhere to or demonstrate such dispositions may be subject to disciplinary actions . • Psychological Fitness - Counselors* * are aware and assess their motives for pursuing the counseling profession. They are aware of their unfinished emotional and/or mental health issues, and resolve them before starting to provide counseling services to o thers. Counselors engage in self -care and seek resolutions to issues that arise during their practice. Counselors adhere to the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics and/or the National Association of Addictions Professionals (NAADAC) Code o f Ethics . • Self -Awareness - Counselors are aware of their personal moral, ethical, and value systems and provide counseling services with objectivity, justice, fidelity, veracity, and benevolence. Counselors are acutely aware of their personal limitations in providing services, and are willing to refer clients to another provider when necessary . • Cultural Diversity - Counselors respect, engage, honor, and embrace diversity and a multicultural approach that supports the worth, dignity, potential, and uniquen ess of people within their social and cultural context. Counselors promote self - advocacy and assist clients in advocating for empowerment within their cultural context . • Acceptance - Counselors foster a healthy climate of change by providing and promoting acceptance and a nonjudgmental environment during the therapeutic process. They understand their personal value system and do not impose their values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors on their clients . • Empathy - Counselors foster understanding, compassio n, and avoid any actions that can cause harm to a client. Counselors treat others with dignity and respect . • Genuineness - Counselors deal truthfully with themselves and their clients, in order to avoid harming their clients . • Flexibility - Counselors prac tice a client -centered approach, and align treatment to the client’s goals for therapy . • Patience - Counselors understand the therapeutic process and respect clients’ efforts to gain control over their lives.

Counselors encourage an environment that promot es self - empowerment and allows client’s voice in the therapeutic process . • Amiability - Counselors do not support or engage in any act of discrimination against a prospective, current, or former client.

Counselors promote and practice social justice and do not exploit others in their professional relationships . • Professional Identity - Counselors adhere to regulatory state boards and nationally recognized codes of ethics. Counselors practice only within their scope and competencies. They seek to utilize bes t practices and empirically supported treatments. Counselors stay current with the counseling profession through seeking continuing education, and by supporting counseling associations . Professional Practices Committee When students have violated disposit ional values, expected classroom decorum, university standards, American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics and/or the NAADAC code of ethics, they will be referred to the counseling program(s) Professional Practices Committee. Students can also be referred to the committee when students display counseling or clinical skills deficits. Instructors (FTF, OFTF and/or Adjunct), Office of Field Experience staff and program administrators may file referrals to the committee for review. Referrals are to be sent to the Counseling Clinical Program Managers. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 84 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Students at risk for College -level sanctions will be contacted by the Professional Practices Committee and offered the opportunity to provide a Written Statement and documentation on their own behalf to the Professional Practices Committee. Students have the option to provide a Written Statement within the allowed timeframe, but are not required to present information. If the student does not respond within seven days of being contacted by the Professiona l Practices Committee Administrator, the student forfeits his/her right to participate in the process and a determination will be made by the Professional Practices Committee. All information, including the initial report and supporting documentation, and any statement and documentation submitted by the student, will be reviewed by the Professional Practices Committee during their formal Committee meetings.

Students are not entitled to representation by any third party, personal representative, or attorney in the College disciplinary process. A notice will be sent within 72 hours to the student about the committee’s decision. Possible Outcomes of the Professional Standards Meeting: • Warning and Coaching: If the Professional Practices Committee issues a recomm endation for coaching, the student will be notified within 72 hours with information about the assigned coach and directions for contact. Coaching will be provided by program faculty for 4 weeks. Students receiving a warning or a coaching assignment will n ot be suspended or dismissed from classes, the program, or field experience.

These activities are to enhance or strengthen the student’s understanding of their profession and the ACA code of ethics and to safeguard the counseling field as prescribed by the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics (ACA Codes F.6.b. & F.7.a.). • Failure of Assignment Grades and/or Courses: The Professional Practices Committee may issue zeros to assignments, which in turn may change the final course grade(s). Failing grades may be assigned by the college in field experience classes and in response to problems with practice hours accumulated, violating ethical codes or removal from the field practice site. • Suspension from Clinical Practice: Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for unprofessional behavior and conduct, as defined by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and/or the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) counseling codes of ethics, may be the subject of a code of conduct violation charge and/o r corrective action plan. Note: Ethical violations may result in the student being reported to the applicable state licensing board (for information on different types of violations, and potential consequences refer to the “Unprofessional Conduct Acknowled gement Form” located in the practicum manuals). • Program Removal: The recommendation for administrative withdrawal must be approved by the Assistant/Associate Dean (or designee) over the student’s program, and referred to the University’s Code of Conduct Co mmittee for final review and determination/processing. Please see the Procedures for Processing Alleged Violations of the Student Code of Conduct for additional information . Additional Notes: a. If students are removed from a didactic or practicum course, as part of a corrective action plan, they may need to retake the course at their own expense. Students are encouraged to discuss any financial or other concerns with a Student Services Counselor (SSC). Students may also be assigned a failing grade for the ass ignment(s), which may result in course failure. Students may be assigned a failing grade for the course despite actual end of course grade b. Students may not participate in corrective action plans more than three times. Students who do not complete the corre ction action plan successfully will be referred by the Professional Practices Committee to the Code of Conduct committee for removal from the program. c. The Professional Practices Committee may require students to attend therapeutic services at their own co st. As prescribed by the ACA standard of gatekeeping and Professional Standards (ACA Codes F.6.b. & F.7.a.).The Professional Practices Committee may determine a referral to the University Code of Conduct Committee is appropriate, in addition to or in place of, any College -level penalties. Students may appeal a determination made by the Professional Practices Committee by utilizing the University Appeal Procedures and submitting a formal appeal through a Student Services Counselor. *Counseling Programs inclu des all graduate counseling programs and associated emphasis. **The term counselor is used to refer to counselors in training at the graduate level. Corrective Action Plan for Unprofessional Beha vior Unprofessional conduct, as defined by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and/or the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) counseling codes of ethics, may be the subject of a code of conduct violation charge and/or corrective acti on plan. • Depending on the determination made by the Professional Practices Committee , students may be administratively withdrawn from practicum courses and asked to participate in mandatory four -week coaching session. If administratively withdrawn, studen ts will be issued an “F” as a final grade. If students are terminated from sites due to an unethical or illegal behavior and, consequently, administratively withdrawn from an individual practicum course, the practicum hours completed during this time will not be counted for that course. • To resume practicum experiences, students must successfully complete the terms of their corrective action plans, which include mandatory coaching, within the allotted four -week period. Students will not earn credits or pr acticum hours for completing corrective action plans. • If students are administratively withdrawn from a practicum course as part of a corrective action plan, they may need to retake the course at their own expense. Students are encouraged to discuss any f inancial or other concerns with a Student Services Adviser (SSA). • Students may not participate in corrective action plans more than twice. Students who do not successfully complete their corrective action plan will not be able to graduate with a counsel ing degree. Ethical violations may result in the student being reported to the state licensing board (for information on different types of violations, and potential consequences refer to the “Unprofessional Conduct Acknowledgement Form” located in the practicum manuals ). Changing Program of Study to Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling: The College of Humanities and Social Scie nces (CHSS) offers multiple degree programs that share coursework and course content within the Counseling discipline. Because of this, the below language outlines the University policy on program changes into the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Healt h Counseling (and all emphases) and Master of Education in Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 85 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. School Counseling degree programs from the other Counseling programs offered by CHSS . Changing Program of Study to Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (all emphases) or Master of Education in School Counseling from current Programs : Student in the Master of Science in Addiction Counseling or the Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders will be permitted to transfer to the above listed prog rams unless they have completed PCN -509 or PCN - 527 within their program of study. The following courses from the Master of Science in Addiction Counseling or the Master of Science in Christian Counseling of Substance Use and Addictive Disorders may apply t o the new program of study as applicable to the new program: PCN -501, PCN -505, PCN -500, PCN -520* . Changing Program of Study to Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (all emphases) or Master of Education in School Counseling from retired Pr ograms : Students in the Master of Science in Professional Counseling (all emphases) or the Master of Science in Christian Counseling (no Emphasis) will be permitted to transfer to the above listed programs at any point during their program, but only the following courses will apply to the program they transfer into:

PCN -501, PCN -505, PCN -500, PCN -520*. Students will be required to take all additional coursework within their new program of study. *Please be advised that PCN -520 will only apply to the new program of study if it was completed with Grand Canyon University after November 1, 2016. Changing Program of Study to Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (all emphases) or Master of Education in School Counseling after completion of Gra nd Canyon University Counseling Programs : Students who have academically completed a Graduate level Counseling program at Grand Canyon University are not permitted to enter the Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or the Master of Educati on in School Counseling degree program at Grand Canyon University . College of Nursing and Health Care Professions All CONHCP Nursing Graduate Programs Professional Standards The American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Ethics statement serves as the guiding principle for the nursing profession. The Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in the College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions, together with the respective APRN program director and faculty, will determine the consequences for graduate nursing students who violate these standards. Graduate nursing students must adhere to the Code o f Conduct and Academic Standards section of the University Policy Handbook. The University carries Medical Professional Liability Insurance on all students. The coverage is $2,000,000 each incident or occurrence and $4,000,000 in the aggregate through the following company: Parker Smith & Feek, Inc. Bellevue (425 -709 -3600) 2233 112th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98004 Certificate number: MFL019309 If candidates are charged with a felony or misdemeanor while in the program, even if charges are not verified, they a re obligated to report this to their Field Experience Counselor. Failure to do so may lead to immediate termination from the program. Chain of Command In the healthcare field, it is the expectation that healthcare workers will use the chain of command to b ring issues to the appropriate leader’s attention. For example: This is especially important when CONHCP nursing students question things like medication type and dosage. In order to prepare students for the requirements of health care employers, the Col lege leadership expect students to use the Chain of Command for raising similar issues in all healthcare programs. Therefore, students with concerns regarding the classroom should appropriately and professionally address their faculty. If intervention is n eeded beyond the faculty, students should address to their SSC. Finally, if the issue needs further attention, the SSC will notify the Director or Program Lead. Further concerns should be taken to the Assistant/Associate Dean over the student’s progra m. If after this process is exhausted, the student can pursue the University Appeals Procedures. Professional Practices Committee The College of Nursing & Health Care Professions Professional Practices Committee serves as the central sanctioning body for the application of College -level penalties in all cases involving student violations of the CONHCP clinical and lab policies, the Student Professional Dispositions, as well as the Nursing Professional St andards. Student Professional Dispositions One important aspect of the student experience is the fulfillment of professional dispositions —ways of working, thinking, and interacting with others —in three areas: Professionalism, Work Ethic, and Communicatio n Skills. In order to support student development and have clear expectations in these areas CONHCP lists the following key dispositions. Failure to demonstrate these dispositions through behaviors at any point in the program may jeopardize students’ conti nuation in the program. Students are expected to monitor their development of these professional dispositions, beginning now and continuing throughout their career. The ability to reflect on personal growth, strengths, and challenges is a central character istic of effective people working in health care. These disposition statements do not replace the University Code of Conduct. Communication Skills 1. Demonstrate appropriate, professional, respectful verbal communication 2. Demonstrate appropriate, professional, respectful written communication 3. Demonstrate a disposition toward inquiry and problem solving 4. Work collaboratively with students, faculty, and professionals 5. Demonstrate consistently positive attitudes toward learni ng and/or teaching 6. Accept responsibility for decisions and actions 7. Establish and maintain mutually respectful interactions 8. Demonstrate understanding of university/program organizational chart by communicating “need to know information” to individuals ac cording to the chain of command Work Ethic 1. Demonstrate regular attendance 2. Demonstrate punctuality 3. Complete work in a timely manner 4. Demonstrate organizational skills 5. Know and observe all pertinent policies and procedures Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 86 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 6. Demonstrate a disposition tow ard personal ownership of learning and professional development Professionalism 1. Demonstrate a commitment to work with clients, their families, students, faculty, and staff in appropriate, professional, and respectful ways 2. Demonstrate an awareness of com munity, state, national, and world contexts that have an impact on the profession and the learning process 3. Treat everyone fairly, equitably, and respectfully 4. Accept constructive criticism and adjusts performance accordingly 5. Express and demonstrate interest in and enthusiasm for teaching/learning 6. Adapt to new and diverse teaching/learning situations 7. Adapt to differences among people including differences of SES, gender, age, ability, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, reli gion, language, etc. 8. Maintain confidentiality about all student, client, faculty, and staff records unless disclosure serves a professionally compelling purpose or is required by law 9. Demonstrate discretion when discussing colleagues, faculty, field sites , and personal information 10. Respect the points of view of others 11. Contribute meaningfully, appropriately, professionally, and respectfully to discussions by asking questions, giving opinions, and listening to others 12. Project an appropriate professional app earance in professional settings 13. Project an appropriate professional and respectful demeanor 14. Be open to leadership and opportunities for growth 15. Understand and practice professional ethical standards 16. Recognize personal at risk behavior: Behavioral choic e that increases risk where risk is not recognized, or is mistakenly believed to be justified 17. Recognize personal reckless behavior: Behavioral choice to consciously disregard a substantial and unjustifiable risk 18. Acts overall in a manner that furthers the interests of others (enlightened self -interest): Enlightened self -interest refers to the understanding and trust that what a person does to enhance another's quality of life enhances one's own quality of life to a similar degree. More simply put, it is th e idea that "what goes around comes around" 19. Utilize social media responsibly, avoiding issues regarding privacy and confidentiality by not communicating information regarding your clinical experiences or documents contained in a client record. Procedure for Processing Alleged Violations of the CONHCP Professional Dispositions The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions may take disciplinary action against a student who violates the Professional Dispositions. Violations will be reported by GCU instr uctors, GCU staff, or third parties affiliated with GCU. GCU faculty and staff are required to notify students that an incident report will be submitted to the Professional Practice Committee. Reports are forwarded to the Professional Practices Committee Administrator upon discovery of the incident. The Administrator then reviews the report, as well as any history of prior offenses. The Administrator then notifies the student if the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions intends to take further ac tion as a result of the particular report or as a result of the history of offenses. If further action is recommended, the Professional Practices Committee will determine whether the alleged violation has been substantiated and which College -level penalty to apply. Students who are charged with a violation of the Professional Practices are afforded an opportunity to be heard before a College -level penalty is applied. Students at risk for College - level sanctions will be: • Contact ed by the Professional Practi ce Committee Administrator • Offered the opportunity to present documentation and speak on their own beha lf to the Professional Practice Committee. • Present information by submitting a written statement and/or participating via teleconference. Students are not required to participate or submit information. Students who wish to participate or present information must adhere to the following: • Submit all documentation within the timeframe specified in the notification. • If the student does not respond within seven days of being contacted by t he Professional Practice Committee Administrator, the student forfeits his/her right to participate in the process and a determination will be made by the Professional Practices Committee. • All information, including the i nitial report and supporting documentation, and any statement and documentation submitted by the student, will be reviewed by the Professional Practices Committee during their formal Committee meetings. • Students are not entitled to representation by any t hird party, personal representative, or attorney in the College disciplinary process. College -level Penalties The Professional Practice Committee has the ability to issue College -level penalties. In making its determination, the Committee considers the se verity of the offense, as well as the student’s history within the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. Program Warning Some clinical violations may require students to complete a Student Success Plan, to outline required changes in behavior or practice. Students will be assigned an appropriate college administrator or faculty to complete mandatory meetings during the semester to update the student’s progress toward achieving the required goals. Students who fail to meet these requirements will be referred back to the Professional Practice Committee for potential additional sanctions. Sanctions requiring a student success plan include: • Dress Code Violation • Failure to Follow Directives by Faculty, Clinician, Preceptor, Office of Field Experience, or Staff Unprepared For Clinical • Unprofessional Communication or Behavior • Greater than 1:1 Preceptor to Student Ratio without notifying CONHCP. Program Probation Program Probation is a sanction imposed by the Professional Practice Committee. Clinical Progr am Probation is assigned to a student that commits infractions determined to be high risk where additional monitoring is needed. Clinical Program Probation may be removed within a semester, or may cross over multiple semesters based on the severity. An aut omatic 10% clinical grade reduction applies for any course in which an undergraduate student was sanctioned with Clinical Program Probation. A Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 87 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. graduate student placed on clinical probation will result in a 10% reduction of professionalism points in the cla ssroom. Faculty and Clinicians, in current and future terms, overseeing students on clinical probation will be notified of the infraction and remediation requirements. These infractions include but are not limited to • Unsafe clinical practice • Failing to com plete the Student Success Plan Requirements • Repeat Clinical Lab, Simulation Tardy • Unexcused Clinical, Lab, Simulation Absence • HIPAA Violation • Performing skills or interventions before successfully completing a Performance Based Assessment • Displaying hostil ity or using confrontational words or body language • Clinical, Lab, or Simulation abandonment (without permission) • Acting Independently Within the Scope of a Nurse Program Probation Procedure The following steps will occur if the stud ent is being placed on program probation. 5. The student will receive the sanction of Clinical Program Probation from the Professional Practices Committee through email and postal mail. This letter will outline the requirements the student must complete durin g their probation. 6. A copy of the letter will be placed in the student’s file. 7. The student’s progress will be reassessed at the end of the term to determine if the student will be removed from clinical probation. Students that do not complete the requiremen ts will be referred to the University Code of Conduct Committee for potential suspension or expulsion from the program and/or the University. 8. The student must be removed from probation in order to meet program and graduation requirements. University Code o f Conduct Referral Some behaviors are so egregious that significant sanctions will apply. These infractions will be submitted to the Code of Conduct Committee for potential University sanctions such as suspension and/or expulsion. Please see the Code of Co nduct and Academic Standards policy for more information. Infractions that require Code of Conduct reporting include: • Academic Plagiarism • Clinical Practice Fraud or Forgery • Academic Cheating • Jeopardizing a Clinical Partnership • Failure to Report a Felony o r Misdemeanor In addition to the sanctions a student may face from the Code of Conduct Committee of the University, the most significant infractions require the University to report the incident or behavior to the Arizona Board of Nursing by statute. The priority of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions is the education of future health care professionals in a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and patients.

Students must earn a minimum of 67% on the 3P exam to progress in their respective programs. (Advanced Practice Education Associates [APEA] research suggests a correlation between clinical r eadiness and scores above 67%.) If a passing score is not achieved on the first attempt, students will be given one additional attempt to remediate and successfully pass the 3P exam. The second attempt occurs in the next course of the APRN program (ANP -635 , Health Promotion and Maintenance and On -Campus Experience I or FNP -630, Health Promotion and On -Campus Experience I ). 2. Students who earn one non -passing (W, F) grade will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Students who are administratively wi thdrawn or take a leave of absence have the option to complete a Request for Reinstatement, which is discussed within the University Appeal Procedures section of the University Policy Handbook. 3. Upon any reinstatement to the APRN program, all students need to review the BON R4 -19-511 - APRN graduates must complete a minimum of 45 contact hours of advanced pharmacology education within 3 years immediately preceding the application to the BON post -graduation for prescribing and dispensing authority as a practi cing nurse practitioner. If Advanced pharmacology needs to be repeated, the student may take it as a single course at GCU and will be responsible for the cost of that course 4. Students need to follow the requirements listed in the Guidelines for Graduate F ield Experience Manual. If not followed, students may have a registration hold place on their student accounts. 5. Students must possess self -coverage Professional Nursing Liability Insurance. The coverage is a minimum of $1 million per event/$3 million total coverage. Proof of insurance must be submitted upon request by the Office of Field Experience. Re-Entry to all APRN programs: Any student who exits the APRN program prematurely and/or earns one non -passing (W/F) grade for any reason must reapply to obtain another seat in the program. Re -entry will be based on the number of seats available each term. The number of available seats may differ every term. Reasons for withdraw may include, but are not limited to: 1. Student withdrew from one or more enrolled nursing courses. 2. Student receives a failure in one or more enrolled nursing courses. 3. Student has been administratively withdrawn from a nursing course. 4. Student required a medical withdrawal. 5. Student required a military deployment withdrawal. 6. Student submitted a Leave of Absence Form (LOA). 7. Student took a break in attendance without an approved Leave of Absence Form (LOA) Students must maintain GPA of 3.0 or above to be considered for re-entry. Re-entry to the APRN programs is not gua ranteed. Students must contact their Student Service Counselor to submit a request for re-entry. Students are eligible for one re -entry throughout the duration of the program and re -entry is only approved for the term documented in the re -entry notificatio n. Students are also subject to the Program of Study, Course Availability, and Cancellation Policy. Subsequent break in attendance, failure or withdrawal from any course after initial reinstatement makes a student ineligible for additional re -entry opport unities. Students will have to choose anot 1) Any Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) student who exits the program prematurely must reapply for re -entry into the program. If the withdraw or LOA took place greater than 12 months and the student comp leted advanced pathophysiology, advanced pharmacology and advanced assessment, reentry will be considered upon the completion and successful passing of the APEA 3P predictor exam, which according to their scale indicates clinical readiness at a score of > 67%. Students must also successfully pass the advanced head to toe health assessment with a score of >85%. Students will be allowed two attempts to pass each assessment. Students who do not successfully pass the required 3P predictor exam and health as sessment after two attempts will no longer be allowed to progress in the Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner or Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Students can transfer to a non -APRN program. All students wil l be responsible for all testing and assessment fees. Guidelines for Live Proctored Online Testing Within the APRN Programs Proctored Examinations will be scheduled and administered in an environment that is conducive to success and minimizes the opportunity for academic dishonesty. The following courses will include proctored exams: NUR -631, NUR -635, NUR -634, FNP - 630, FNP -652, FNP -654, FNP -690, ANP -635, ANP -650, ANP - 652, and ANP -654. If a student Fails to register with ProctorU and the assigned ex am is accessed without live proctoring, this will result in failure of the course . 1. Once registration of the exams have been submitted from the faculty, students will be responsible for scheduling the day and time of the assigned exam with the proctoring ag ency. The designated testing window will follow the assigned timeframe listed in the course syllabus. 2. The proctoring agency needs greater than 72 hours to reschedule an exam to prevent an additional fee. If a student needs to reschedule within 72 hours, c harges will apply to the student; rescheduled exams outside of 72 hours may not involve additional charges to the student. Exams must be scheduled within the assigned calendar week of the course. 3. Students who must reschedule their exam must notify the ins tructor no less than 4 hours prior to the start of their Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 89 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. scheduled exam time to be considered excused and allow for exam reassignment. The reassignment date and time must still be scheduled within the calendar week of the course. 4. Rescheduling is limited to no more than 2 times per exam. 5. The technology required will include downloading ProctorU Auto and ProctorU Live+ software. A Web Cam and speakers will need to be purchased if not included with computer. The software will require a browser extension that the student must install from the Chrome Web Store or the Firefox Add -ons site. ProctorU also requires the student to run (not install) a Log Me In Rescue applet prior to each session. Specific directions will be available in the course syllabus. 6. Authentic ation will be verified by government issued photo ID and a Knowledge Base Verification (KBV) quiz. If student cannot answer the questions or a KBV quiz cannot be generated, a second form of photo ID will be required. 7. The student needs to plan to take the exam in a quiet, private setting. The door to the testing room must remain closed at all times while testing is in process to ensure academic integrity. 8. If accommodations are needed, please contact GCU’s Student Disability Services office or follow steps for accommodations outlined in the University Policy Handbook. 9. The only device permitted in the testing area/room is the computer. Items not permitted include: a. Pencils, pens b. Paper c. Bluetooth enabled devices d. Phones e. Watches f. Backpacks g. Purses h. Hats with the ex ception of head adornments of a medical or religious nature are permitted i. Jackets/Sweaters/Hooded Sweatshirts j. Snacks k. Water 10. Students will be asked to pan their camera and show the entire workspace and surroundings to the proctor. Students will be required to close down any other software prior to proceeding with the exam. Pockets must be turned out and demonstrated that they are empty. 11. Once authentication and securing of the environment has been completed, students will log into the LMS. The proctor will v erify the account and the correct exam. 12. Students must keep their eyes on the exam at all times. 13. We encourage students to go to the restroom before the scheduled test to help ensure test security. 14. Students may not leave the room once the exam has begun. In the event that the student must leave, the exam will end and student will receive grade earned. Video of exam will be sent to the college for review to determine best course of action. If able to reschedule the exam, the student will only be allowed the r emaining time of what was originally scheduled. 15. If IT issues occur and are unable to be resolved by the proctoring agency or GCU Tech Support during the designated test time, a working ticket needs to be obtained and submitted to the classroom. Faculty ca n then work with the student in reassigning the exam. • If student is unable to access the LMS student will need to contact GCU Tech Support at 602 -639 -7200. • If student is unable to access ProctorU they will need to login to their ProctorU account and select Chat Now. • If student has a technical issue during exam, student is to work with the Proctor via the Chat Now button. 16. Once t he exam is complete, the student will notify the proctor that the exam has been completed. The student can then log out. 17. Students who are observed violating any of the above criteria may be asked to stop the exam, given no credit for the exam, and will be reported to the course faculty. The college will review provided video from ProctorU to determine if a violation has occurred and will determine course of action, which may include referral to the Code of Conduct. Graduate Simulation Rules The objective of Graduate Simulation is to allow students the opportunity to practice transferring knowledge into the right actions at the right time for the right reasons. Consequently, scenario experiences are designed to provide challenges in patient care and coordin ation to help students and faculty identify performance gaps for proactive mitigation. It is critical to ensure the student’s sense of safety when they are purposefully put into stressful situations designed to demonstrate transfer of knowledge into action s, where errors may occur. • Observers may only be present under the following conditions: No more than two (2) per session with ten (10) students Introduced to students prior to start of simulation experience with role and expectations If as part of a to ur, may only observe for a brief time from the control room, and not participate in debriefing segment with students. • Confidentiality: Failure to maintain confidentiality may impair the effectiveness of Simulation -based training. Consequently the followin g levels of confidentiality are strictly observed and enforced for all educators, students, staff and observers: Must sign a confidentiality agreement form prior to participation in any simulation session. Must retain strict confidentiality regarding any specific scenario details and/or experiences in real time or on media. May discuss only in very general term the personal technical and behavioral skills acquired during simulation training. • Remediation: If there is concern that the student may pose a hazard to self, patients, personnel, or organizational safety the faculty and student would participate in Required Remediation. • Participation Rules: Cellphones only to be used as a reference for medical apps as needed Professional dress code Maintain a clean, organized environment Treat the simulation environment as real Participate in “hands on” orientation Maintain strict confidentiality agreement Maintain professionalism Laugh and enjoy but not at the expense of others Leave all perso nal items at the door Role model positive attitude and behaviors Be open to peer review • Be open to new experiences Be open to role flexibility • Expect to make mistakes and learn thru them Engage and participate or you will be asked to leave • Account able for all previous knowledge, skills, behaviors Any participant who refuses to sign the confidentiality agreement will be dismissed prior to any simulation. Report of such dismissal will be forwarded to the Assistant Dean and Professional Standards Committee. Students in violation shall be subject to s tudent policies up to and including dismissal from the graduate nursing program. All participants will be held accountable to the ground rules. Violation of the ground rules is cause for dismissal from the experience. Report of such dismissal Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 90 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. will be forwa rded to the Assistant Dean and Professional Practice Committee. Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult -Gerontology (ACNP) Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Clinical Require ments Prior to registration for clinical courses, the student must meet the following requirements: 1. Submit a Student Clinical Placement Application prior to the start of each clinical course to the Office of Field Experience.

The Office of Field Experience will give priority to assigning clinical placements to those students who have submitted the application and all required documentation by the appropriate deadline . 2. Submit the following documents to the Office of Field Experience. Students are required to maintain these documents in order to continue in the clinical setting each semester . • Evidence of Professional Nursing Liability Insurance $1 million per event and $3 million total coverage • Evidence of Health Insurance • Health/Safety Requirements as described in the Guidelines for Graduate Field Experience Manual • It is the responsibility of the student to identify clinical placements and preceptors. Should a student have difficulty securing a site, the Office of Field Experience will provide assis tance to secure a placement on the student’s behalf. Priority will be given to those students who have submitted the application and all required documentation by the appropriate deadline . o Submit a Student Clinical Placement Application:

Students must subm it a minimum of three qualified preceptors with valid contact information and who have committed to being a preceptor 6 months prior to the start of each clinical course. GCU follows the definition of a qualified preceptor in the Arizona Rules of the State Board of Nursing (R4 -19-502). Students will not be permitted to begin clinical courses and will be unregistered until the site and the preceptor is fully approved by the Office of Field Experience within the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. The Office of Field Experience will make every attempt to use a student preferred preceptor/site. If that is not possible, the student may need to withdraw, retake the course, and all associated clinical hours will be lost and need to be repeated the foll owing term Students will be responsible for all costs associated with any repeat courses. Out of respect for those providers that have agreed to precept students at their clinical site, students that have accepted a clinical placement provided by the Offi ce of Field Experience must complete all hours associated with that placement. Failure to do so will result in referral to the Professional Practice Committee and may impact future placement opportunities being extended. Students may deny placements provid ed by the Office of Field Experience should they desire to self -place for a rotation. If an offered placement was declined or not accepted within 24 hours, students must provide their own placement for that clinical rotation by deadline o Health and Safety D ocumentation: Students are expected to have current health and safety documents, including immunization records, on file with the Office of Field Experience (OFE) 8 weeks prior to any clinical course.

Insufficient, expired or missing documentation may resu lt in clinical restriction. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that health and safety documents are up to date and current, and that all other program requirements have been met. Health and safety requirements are mandated by the clinical sites i n which a student may be placed. Therefore, GCU cannot make exceptions to waive any health and safety requirement for any reason including religious, medical, personal, etc. Students that refuse to provide appropriate health and safety documentation will be responsible to find and secure their own clinical placement experiences that meet the appropriate standards. Students must communicate with the OFE prior to reaching out to any clinical site, as there may be pre - established procedures to be followed for that facility. Students must provide documentation from the clinical site (owner, director, CEO) stating that they approve the student to do clinical hours within their facility without documentation of these health and safety requirements.

Documentation w ill be verified by the OFE prior to each rotation. In addition, application requirements could include additional background checks, special forms or immunizations and on -line module training as described in the Graduate Field Experience Manual. Expired documents must be re -submitted in order to continue in the clinical . • Students must be able to start clinical hours within the first two weeks of each clinical course. When students do not fulfill the above requirements and are unable to start clinical hours , students will be required to withdraw, apply for re - entry, and retake the course. Students will be responsible for all costs associated with any withdrawn/repeat courses. • In a case where a preceptor is unable to fulfill their requirements, the Office of Field Experience will make every attempt to assist the student in finding alternative placement to complete the hours. If this is not possible, the student may need to withdraw, retake the course, and all associated clinical hours will be lost and need to be repeated the following term. Students will be responsible for all costs associated with any repeat courses . • Every attempt will be made to arrange this in the student's geographical area. Students must be willing to travel to any site in their state at their own expense to complete the clinical requirements . • Students must notify the Office of Field Experience of a change of address immediately as this may impact clinical placement. A student who moves to a state in which the program is not offered will n ot be able to complete the program . In addition to the student requirements above, GCU must receive all components of the preceptor requirements prior to the start of the clinical course. Students may be requested by the Office of Field Experience to reach out to the preceptor to facilitate receipt of these documents . Out of respect for those providers that have agreed to precept students at their clinical site, students that have accepted a clinical placement provided by the Office of Field Experience must complete all hours associated with that placement. Failure to do so will result in referral to the Professional Practice Committee and may impact future placement opportunities being extended. Students may deny placements provided by the Office of Field Experience should they desire to self -place for a rotation. If an offered placement was declined or not accepted within 24 hours, students must provide their own placement for that clinical rotation by deadline Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 91 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. On -Campus Experience Attendance Policy Advance d Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) students are required to attend both scheduled On -Campus Experiences and successfully complete all requirements including, but not limited to, skills practice, skills check -off and lecture. Required attendance: • Must be ph ysically present each day. • Must participate each day from scheduled start to finish time. Failure to attend any portion of the On -Campus Experience will result in an automatic course failure. Students will be required to repeat the course and the On -Campus Experience associated with the course to progress in their program of study. All On -Campus Experiences must be fulfilled as a graduation requirement. Master of Public Health Master of Science in Nursing Post -Master of Science in Nursing Certifica te No Rounding Policy The GCU College of Nursing & Health Care Professions has adopted a No Rounding policy for all courses within the program.

This policy states that all grades will be entered to the hundredth at their face value and not rounded (i.e., a final grade of 89.99 will be entered as B and not a B+). Testing Policy Students are allowed 1.3 min per question and 3 min per short answer and math questions on exams. Honor Code All students will sign the following Honor Code Statement each time the y take a test, either electronically or by paper and pencil. “On my honor, as a Grand Canyon University Student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work.” The Ground Testing Environment Examinations will be administered in an environment that is conducive to success and minimizes the opportunity for academic dishonesty. 1. Students may only have a pencil and piece of blank scratch paper issued by the proctor at their desk or computer. 2. Everything brought into the room (back packs, purses, phones, PDAs, hats, snacks, water, etc.) must be placed at the front of the room at the student’s own risk. 3. All phones must be turned off. 4. Students may only use calculators and paper provided by GCU. 5. Faculty will actively monitor all stud ents during examinations. 6. Students will be issued a piece of colored cardstock to use as a cover sheet while taking paper exams. 7. Talking is not allowed during the exam. 8. Each student’s eyes must be on their own exam at all times. 9. Once the exam has begun students cannot approach faculty to ask questions or seek clarification about the exam. 10. Students cannot leave the room and return once the exam has begun. 11. Students may only access the test site on the computer while taking an electronic exam. Students may not minimize the site, exit the site, or use chat during the exam. 12. After completing the examination, students will leave the classroom and not return unti l instructed by faculty once all students have finished the exam. 13. Students are encouraged to be present and well prepared to take all examinations. Consequences for being absent may include being given a different version of the exam. Only students with e xcused absences will be given the opportunity to take a make -up exam. Students must notify the instructor no less than 30 minutes prior to the start of the exam for the absence to be considered excused. Students may make up no more than one exam per course . 14. Students who are observed violating the above criteria will be asked to leave the exam, given no credit for the exam, and reported to the University Code of Conduct Committee. Policy for Student Substance Screening The practice of professionalism demands that the clinician be free from the influence of any substance that would impair judgment and thinking ability. As a result, health care agencies are requiring students who work direct ly with patients to undergo screening for substances. A substanc e is identified as nicotine, alcohol, and any drug that impa ir judgment. Students must be free from impairing substances. Health care agencies and the CONHCP require substance screening of all students prior to their first clinical experience. In addition, students are subject to screening if either the faculty or preceptor suspects that the student is impaired at any time on campus, or during any health care experience or any other university or work related activity.

Any student whose test is deemed posit ive will not be able to enroll or continue in nursing courses for a minimum period of one year . Determinations will be made by the Professional Standards Practice Committee. The College is required to report any positive screens, suspicion of substance imp airment and/or refusal to the appropriate board. This policy is designed to identify the procedures to be followed for testing. Initial Urine Substance Screening 1. Students entering their first clinical course and new transf er students will receive a subs tance screen authorization form in order to complete a random urine screen. Students will have 24 hours to complete the random screen at one of the laboratory options provided. Students receiving an authorization form on a Friday will be required to comple te the screen by the end -of- business hours on Monday . 2. Students will be required to show picture identification upon arrival. A driver’s license or passport are acceptable forms of identification. 3. The cost for all screening and medical review (if deemed necessary) is the students’ responsibility. 4. A screen with questionable results will be sent by the lab for a medical review. Costs for review and retest will be the responsibility of the student. 5. A negative report is necessary to continue in the program o f study in the CONHCP. 6. This screen need not be repeated as long as the student maintains continuous enrollment. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in nursing classes during all consecutive semesters until graduation. 7. Students may be re -tested for cause or reasonable suspicion. Substances Included in Urine Substance Screen Amphetamines, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Cannabinoids, Cocaine metabolite, Cotinine (tobacco/nicotine), Fentanyl, Meperidine, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, Phencyclidi ne, Propoxyphene Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 92 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. *Please note certain clinical facilities include nicotine as part of their screening and will not allow students to rotate at their facility who test positive from nicotine or its byproduct, cotinine. Screening For Cause or Reasonable Sus picion of Substance The CONHCP may ask a student to submit to a substance screening at any time a faculty member or preceptor believes that the student may be under t he influence of substances . This includes but is not limited to the following circumstance s: evidence of drugs or alcohol on or about the student’s person or in the student’s possession, unusual conduct on the student’s part that suggests possible use or influence of drugs or alcohol, negative performance patterns, or excessive and unexplained absenteeism or tardiness. 1. Students will be asked to submit to an immediate substance screening test conducted at one of the laboratory options provided. 2. Students may also be given a substance screen authorization form and asked to immediately complete a urin e substance screen at one of the laboratory options provided. 3. Students will be required to show picture identification upon arrival. A driver’s license or passport are acceptable forms of identification. 4. The costs for all screening and medical review (if deemed necessary) are the students’ responsibility. 5. A screen with questionable results will be sent by the lab for a medical review by the company completing the substance screen. Costs for review and retest will be the responsibility of the student. 6. A negative report, excluding a positive nicotine result, is necessary to continue in the program of study in the CONHCP. Follow -up Action: Positive Screen (For Cause or Initial Substance Screen) 1. Positive drug screens (including those medically prescribed) will be directed to the Professional Practice Committee for determination of sanctions. 2. A report will be filed with the State Board of Nursing upon withdrawal from the program consistent with the rules and regulations of the State Board of Nursing. *Please note certain clinical facilities include nicotine as part of their screening and will not allow students to rotate at their facility who test positive from nicotine or its by product, cotinine. Follow -up Action For -Cause Negative Screen 1. Studen ts whose substance screens are negative will meet with A Director of the program to discuss the perceptions of impaired behavior and the implications and steps to avoid similar situations in the future. 2. A review by the Medical Review Officer (MRO) by the compa ny collecting the substance screen for documentation of any medical condition or treatment may be requested. 3. Students will not be counted as absent from clinical during this evaluation process. Howev er, students will be expected to meet the clinical objectives. 4. A reasonable suspicion/cause substance screen that is positive; however, is deemed negative by a medical review officer will follow these guidelines: a. The student will meet with the Director o f the program . b. The student may be required to undergo, at the student’s expense, an evaluation for substance use/prescription drug use/impairment by a psychiatrist recommended by the State Board of Nursing. c. The student will follow other recommendations d eemed necessary by the Director of the program . d. The student will be requir ed to provide a negative substance screen prior to returning to clinical and be subject to periodic substance screens at the student’s expense. e. More than one incident of a reasonab le suspicion/cause substance screen that is positive; however, deemed negative by a medical review officer will be directed to the Professional Practice Committee. In this case the stude nt will follow the positive substance screening guidelines. Students Who Refuse Substance Screening Students who refuse to participate in screening will be required to leave the clinical area and make an appointment with the Director of the program. The student will remain out of the clinical area until an investigation has been done and a recommendation has been made by the Professional Practice Committee . Students who refuse screening may be subject to dismissal from the CONHCP. Bodily Fluids Expos ure and/or Injury During Field Experiences Grand Canyon University acknowledges the inherent risks associated with working around or with patients and health care organizations, including a potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Once in a patient ca re setting, you will have access to and are expected to utilize appropriate blood -borne pathogen barriers, proper sanitary precautions, and appropriate biohazard disposal equipment and procedures at each clinical site. The following policy outlines your responsibilities in this area: • Follow the policies of the agency (if any) • You must have and maintain current health insurance and show verification of coverage each year while matriculated in the program. • GCU and the cl inical agencies that provide practical experiences for our students are not responsible or liable for the costs of medical follow -up or expenses incurred. • Complete a Nursing Program Incident Report (available from CONHCP) to be filled out by the student a nd the preceptor. A copy of this report will be given to the program lead, Assistant/Associate Dean and then placed in the student’s file. • Financial responsibility for testing and recommended care following an exposure rests solely with the student. This could include testing, evaluation, treatment, and counseling. o Report the incident to the clinical preceptor/clinical faculty/supervisor . Refer to Guidelines for Graduate Field Experience Manual for procedural precautions post exposure. Communicable Diseas e Policy You may not participate in field experiences during the time you are affected by or suspect you have a communicable disease. A communicable disease is a health disorder that can be passed from one person to another. If suspected of communicable disease, you must immediately visit the student health center or personal physician for evaluation. If the evaluation shows possible communicable disease, you must remain out of contact with patients for the duration suggested by the physician. You may not return to participation in field experiences until you have been re -evaluated by a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant and released with written verification from the medical provider. You must contact the clinical preceptor and faculty upon suspicion and verification of the disease. Clinical & Lab Attendance and Participation Policy Effective Fall 2017 Clinical and lab attendance is mandatory. Clinical and lab make ups will only be considered once per semester in each clinical course or s cheduled lab, under extreme Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 93 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. circumstances, and approved by the Director of Pre -Licensure (or designee). Examples of extreme circumstances that could warrant a clinical or lab make up may include: • a communicable disease which can be transmitted to patients , staff or other students • a car accident requiring immediate medical attention • hospitalization If a student is unable to attend clinical or a scheduled lab, the student will contact the following: • Director of Clinical Operations, clinical faculty, and di dactic faculty for a missed clinical experience • Lab director and didactic faculty for missed lab / instructional simulation experience • Director of Clinical Operations and didactic faculty for a missed immersive simulation experience The student must notify the above faculty and/or staff at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled start of the event. Students must then complete the Pre -licensure Clinical/Lab Make -Up Request Form within 24 hours from the time of notification to determine if a make -up clinica l experience or lab will be approved. Students can access the Pre -licensure Clinical/Lab Make -Up Request Form at http://www.gcumedia.com/lms -resou rces/student - success -center/v2.1/#/resource/college/CoNHCP . In order for the University to consider a Pre -licensure Clinical or Lab Make -Up Request in cases of medical absence, the student will be required to submit substantiating medical documentation tha t states: “the student may return to class, lab, and clinical with no health or safety restrictions” from a medical provider and written on a prescription, or letterhead, that clearly reflects the provider’s medical number. This will be required whether th e student misses 1 clinical day or lab or consecutive clinical days or labs. GCU may verify the information contained in the documentation with the provider. Falsification of medical documentation is reportable to the Arizona Board of Nursing (AZ Reg R4 -19-403). Students will be notified of the approval or denial of the clinical or lab make -up via mail and email to their gcu.edu email address. It is up to the University to determine how students will make up missed clinical hours or lab events if approved, but the primary method will be an additional clinical rotation or lab event.

Secondarily, if alternative clinical rotations cannot be arrange d, the University may choose to use lab and case studies to meet the clinical objectives. Students must make -up missed lab and clinical experiences and may not decline the make -up experience identified. Students may risk failing the course for nonattendan ce. Students must submit any associated assignments with the make -up to the LoudCloud classroom within 48 hours of completing the make -up for grading. If a student absence does not meet the above criteria it is considered unexcused. Students will lose a ll points for the associated lab but will have to complete the lab in order to progress in their course and in the program. Students who must miss clinical or lab due to extended illness are encouraged to contact the Student Disability Office. Students w ho must miss clinical due to extended illness are encouraged to contact the Student Disability Office. 1:1 Student/Preceptor Ratio All APRN students are required to maintain a 1:1 ratio in the clinical setting with their preceptor. Policy Violation: • Stud ent will be notified by the program lead and referred to the Professional Practice Committee . • All clinical hours completed on the day of the violation will be lost, which will require the student to complete additional clinical hours within 30 days, to meet the minimum course requirement. Clinical Absence Policy Failure to complete the minimum c linical requirements will result in failure of that clinical course. All absences are to be reported to the preceptor in a timely manner via email, text, or phone. If a student is unable to attend clinical, the student must: 1. Contact, by phone or in pers on, the course faculty, at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled clinical time. 2. Notify by phone the designated client or clinical agency, at least one (1) hour prior to the scheduled clinical time. 3. At the discretion of the faculty member, submit a re lease signed by a health care provider to return to clinical. Clinical Tardy Policy Clinical tardiness is defined as being late at the beginning of a clinical. Any anticipated tardiness is to be reported to the appropriate course faculty and preceptor. Consequences of being tardy three times within the same course are: First Occurrence: Student will receive a clinical warning. Second Occurrence: Student will be placed on clinical probation for the second late. Third Occurrence: Student will fail clini cal on the third late. Clinical Restriction Policy Clinical restriction is the official means of restricting the student from any field experience when students have missing, expired, or insufficient immunizations or documentation requirements on file wit h the Office of Field Experience (OFE). You will be notified by the OFE 4 weeks before documentation is set to expire. Once documentation has expired, the OFE will notify you r course faculty of your restriction status. At all times it is your responsibilit y to ensure that your health and safety documentation is up to date and current, and that all other program requirements have been met. Health and safety requirements are mandatory for all students where indicated in this manual. Failure/Program Expulsion If you fail to meet the course objectives, policies, and procedures outlined in the classroom and this manual, you may face failure or program expulsion. You must repeat any failed courses before moving on to the next course outl ined in your program of study. A Code of Conduct form will be filed by the course faculty for any action that results in clinical failure. Field Experience/Clinical course failure may result in a failure of the co-requisite theory course at the judgment of the Course Faculty and Professional Standards Committee. Examples of clinical failure, program expulsion, or Code of Conduct violation actions: • Compromising GCU’s relationship with any site • Compromising safety in any form • Plagiarism and ethical conduc t resulting in Code of Conduct Violations Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 94 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. College of Theology The College of Theology’s mission is to educate and equip students to communicate the gospel effectively, serve the church faithfully, and minister with integrity at home and abroad.

Therefore, within the context of the College, significant attention is given to spiritual and professional formation so that students are biblically qualified for ministry upon graduation. The Bible teaches that ministers must be “above reproach” in private and in public because ministers lead God’s people as they grow up into the fullness of Christ through the careful study and application of God’s word. Simply stated, one whose life has not been transformed profoundly by the power of the gospel is hardly in a posit ion to lead others in this way of life. Thus, preparation for ministry requires attention to the spiritual, and professional aspects of each student’s training in addition to academic study. Doctrinal, ethical, and covenantal alignment are vital to the hea lth of the institution as the faculty and administration strive to fulfill the mission of developing godly leaders, ministers, and scholars. Evangelical unity with respect to doctrine and morality represents a crucial basis for ministerial preparation just as it represents a crucial basis for gospel ministry. For these reasons, students in the College are asked to affirm the University’s Doctrinal and Ethical Positions Statement, the COT Covenant, and standards for conduct that agree with those beliefs. In this way students affirm the basic tenets of the Christian faith and commitment to a lifestyle worthy of the Lord Jesus and worthy of the gospel ministry to which they have been called. The University’s foundational documents, the Covenant, and the disposi tional and behavioral standards have not been created for purposes of legalistic compulsion or in a coercive spirit. Rather, they represent commitments and guidelines that have been developed for the purpose of living freely together in a community marked by faith, hope, and love. All students who enter into COT’s covenantal community do so freely and they do so with full understanding that the community strives to cultivate the character of Christ daily. Indeed, in light of the unique call God has placed o n their lives, the vast majority of ministerial students are motivated to conform to established standards and are grateful for the structure and accountability the community provides. In most cases when students’ dispositions or behaviors fail to align w ith the College’s standards, COT’s faculty and staff are able to correct gently and provide all necessary counsel. Indeed, gracious conversation and pastoral guidance should normally characterize the initial steps taken by faculty and staff to address impr opriety. The College is committed to forming students in a loving and merciful way that is redemptive rather than punitive.

Thus, in cases where minor dispositional or behavioral issues arise, direct student engagement by a member of the faculty or a repre sentative of the College will be most appropriate. Further action will only be necessary when a student is unresponsive to direct engagement or when a student persists in conduct that is unbecoming. Faculty and staff should refer cases that involve major d ispositional and behavioral issues in accord with established processes. Dispositional and Behavioral Standards As ministers of the gospel, theology students are expected to conform to dispositional and behavioral standards that are consistent with biblica l teaching, sound doctrine, and the commitments they make at the start of their program.

Examples include the form and meaning of baptism, the organization and governance of the church, qualifications for ministers, styles of worship music, and the timi ng of Christ’s return in relation to other events of the last days. Christians frequently disagree about various nonessential teachings but disagreement about these doctrines does not amount to a denial of the faith. Dispositional and Behavioral Alignment In cases of minor misalignment, direct engagement by a member of the faculty or a representative of the College for the purpose of education, formation, and/or correction will be most appropriate.

Once a learner is reenrolled, the chair and committee members will return to following the Committee Roles an d Expectations document. If Learners are Inactive longer than three months for reasons other than the exceptions listed above, the University may need to assign them a different chair when they return. Doctoral Program Time Limit Students in the Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership, and Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology programs have a limit of seven calendar years to successfully complete the course of study and dissertation as determined by their ori ginal enrollment date in the degree program. Changing emphases does not change this date, but changing programs (i.e. from Ph.D. to Ed.D) does. This Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 97 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. limit is in effect regardless of whether the learner is active or inactive. Learners approaching the limit may submit a formal appeal through a Student Services Counselor requesting a one year extension; however, the extension is not guaranteed.

Including any extensions, the time required to complete the doctorate may not exceed a maximum of nine calendar years from the start of program. Residency Attendance Policy Doctoral Learners that are required to attend residencies as part of their program of study for their degree programs and who do not attend residency during the first 24 credit hours of their program will be not be allowed to register for further coursework until the first residency requirement is fulfilled. Additionally, any learner who has not fulfilled their second residency requirement by completion of 42 credit hours will not be allowed to registe r for further coursework until the second residency requirement is fulfilled. All residency requirements must be fulfilled as a graduation requirement. Any learner who is in the 12 -week Extended Continuation course track will need to attend the Dissertation Intensive Seminar (RSD -951) before they can enroll in the fourth Continuation course (XXX -969E) or any 975 course if they do not yet have a fully approved and defensed proposal (D -35 status). If the learner is D -35 status, then the Seminar bec omes optional instead of required . The only exceptions to this attendance policy will be for medical or other unforeseen extenuating circumstances and then only at the recommendation of the appeals process. Any learner who is granted an appeal to postpone residency will be expected to attend the next available residency to fulfill this attendance requirement. Essential Ele ments The Residency experience within the Doctoral programs is set up as an intensive and immersive conference style interaction.

Learner s are in the midst of the most difficult educational process in academia. The dynamic nature of the Residency experience creates an environment of support and guidance as well as the advantage of scholarly dialogue. It connects Learners directly with resou rces to help them establish the essential scaffolding of research content. In the week -long conferences, Learners have access to faculty/program chairs, college leadership, Peer Reviewers, Research Librarians, Residency Coordinators, Peers and Alumni of th e Doctoral Programs. Learners will have the opportunity to get immediate feedback from experts in this process, while presenting ideas and working collaboratively with others on the same journey. This critical milestone on the path to the dissertation and overall completion of the program is considered an essential element making attendance mandatory. In order to help ensure Learner progression and to provide them with the tools to complete critical components of each program, Residency is required two times within the Doctoral programs. The desired outcome of Residency I is to articulate and develop the 10 Strategic Points, which is the corner stone of the research process. The primary goal of Residency II is to focus the prospectus and move forward to the Dissertation itself. Learners may be required to participate in an additional residency experience if they have not met specific milestones. Dissertation Process and Progression Learners in the DIS process beginning with RES -871, RES -885, and PSY -825 are taking ownership of their dissertation journey and setting their own schedule and goals. Learners need to follow the dissertation process and policy set in the Grand Canyon University Dissertation Milestone Guide and the Learner Expectations Checklis t, accessible by all learners via the DC Network. Supporting this process are the various University resources that are available to them. The table in Appendix A shows the eight review levels required for dissertation approval . Each review level is iterative and the documents must meet the standards set for that document based on GCU criteria and generally accepted standards of scholarly work for doctoral research across disciplines. Learners should use this table to set target completion dates for the major milestones and levels of review. Then track and adjust their plan (if necessary) according to the actual completion dates. The Peer Review process for Level 2 proposal review emulates the peer -review process used to review a nd approve academic papers for publication. There are a total of five review cycles in the Proposal Peer Review Process, two preliminary review cycles and three full review cycles. At the onset of the Level 2 review process, the Academic Quality Reviewer m ay return the document to the learner up to two times, if document is not sufficiently developed. After the two preliminary reviews, the learner must receive proposal approval within the three subsequent full review attempts. Failure to obtain approval or conditional approval on the third and final AQR will prevent the learner from progressing further in the doctoral program. Learners then have two options available to them. The first is to transfer to a different program as described above. The second i s to work on the proposal, attempting one final time to address all outstanding items, and use the Doctoral Academic Appeal option under University Appeal Procedures later in this handbook to appeal for one final review Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Lea rners in the Direct Practice Improvement (DPI) Project process beginning with DNP -955, DPI Project: Part I, are taking ownership of their direct practice improvement project journey and setting their own schedule and goals. Learners need to follow the DPI Project process and policy set in the Grand Canyon University DPI Project Milestone Guide and the Learner Expectations Checklist, accessible by all learners via the DC Network. Supporting this process are the various University resources that are available to them. Learners need to remain continuously enrolled in order to access guidance from their chairs and University resources throughout the DPI Project process. Learners looking to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) for academic or other reasons should work c losely with their Student Services Counselor (SSA). Chairpersons and committee members are under no obligation to work with a learner who is on an LOA.

Once a learner returns, the chairperson and committee members will resume following the Com mittee Roles and Expectations. The learner might also be assigned a new chairperson and/or committee members if the previously assigned chairperson or committee members are unavailab le once the learner returns. Students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice programs have a limit of seven calendar years to successfully complete the course of study and DPI Project as determined by their original enrollment date in the degree program. This limit is in effect regardless of whether the learner is active or inactive. Learners app roaching Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 98 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. the limit may submit a formal appeal through a Student Services Counselor requesting a one year extension; however, the extension is not guaranteed. Including any extensions, the time required to complete the doctorate may not exceed a maximum of nine calendar years from the start of program. Practice Immersion Requirements Prior to progression for practice immersion courses, the student must meet the requirements set forth in the Program Handbook. All DNP learners will need to secure a mentor and clinical site through the Office of Field Experience to complete their practice immersion hours prior to starting DNP -805. Learners will not progress to DNP -805 until all mentor and clinical site documents have been approved by the Office of Field Experie nce and the college. DPI Project Process and Progression In DNP -955 Learners are required to submit their DPI Proposal in the designated format to Academic Quality Review (AQR) by midnight for the designated dropbox in DNP -955. Failure to submit on time ma y result in zero points for the assignment and subsequent course failure. In DNP -960, submission to GCU’s IRB is required by the end of Topic 7. Failure to submit on time may result in zero points for the assignment and subsequent course failure. In DNP -965, if the learner does not submit their final manuscript in the designated format to AQR through the classroom drop box by midnight on the final day due for the designated dropbox, the learner will be required to enroll in an extension course to continue their project work. Learners will submit the full manuscript by the end of Topic 8 in DNP -965 for department review by the DNP program reviewer or designee. Failure to obtain approval or conditional approval by the second submission to the department will prevent the learner from progressing to Dean Review. Learners then have two options available to them. The first is to enroll in an extension course to continue working with a chair. The second is to work on the proposal, attempting one final time to addr ess all outstanding items, and use the DNP Doctoral Academic Appeal option under University Appeal Procedures later in this handbook to appeal for one final review. Chain of Command In the healthcare field, it is the expectation that healthcare workers wil l use the chain of command to bring issues to the appropriate leader’s attention. For example: This is especially important when CONHCP nursing students question things like medication type and dosage. In order to prepare students for the requirements of health care employers, the College leadership expect students to use the Chain of Command for raising similar issues in all healthcare programs. Therefore, students with concerns regarding the classroom should appropriately and professionally address their faculty. If intervention is needed beyond the faculty, students should address to their SSC. Finally, if the issue needs further attention, the SSC will notify the Director or Program Lead. Further concerns should be taken to the Assistant/Assoc iate Dean over the student’s program. If the student’s concern is regarding something unrelated to CONHCP courses, the student should consult with their counselor, and if needed the Student Services Manager. If after this process is exhausted, the student can pursue the University Appeals Procedures . Doctor of Philosophy in General Psychology (Ph.D.) This degree is not intended for those seeking licensure in clini cal practice. Those interested in licensure or certification should identify the applicable requirements by inquiring directly with their state or province. N o n -D e g r e e P r o g r a m m a t i c P r o g r e s s i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s HS Dual Enrollment Each fall, continuing high scho ol students must maintain a 3.0 GCU enrollment cumulative GPA, as well as the required high school GPA, in order to continue in the HS Dual Enrollment program. Students who fail to meet the 3.0 GCU enrollment cumulative GPA in the fall semester will not b e able to participate in the spring semester of the same academic year. Students may enroll in no more than two online courses at a time. C o d e o f C o n d u c t a n d A c a d e m i c S t a n d a r d s Student Code of Conduct Grand Canyon University endeavors to create an atmosphere of value -based liberal arts education. All students who enroll in the University are expected to accept the responsibilities of university citizenship and to show consideration and respect for personal freedom and property rights of members of t he civic and academic community. Students are expected to abide by ethical, professional, and academic standards that are conducive to a positive learning experience. These expectations include, but are not limited to, the expectations that the student • Giv es appropriate attention to college level work • Attends class, exercises, and engagements as required • Acknowledges and accepts the responsibility of honorable adherence to the University’s standards, rules, policies, and procedures • Supports and exhibits eth ical behavior with fellow students, faculty, and staff • Recognizes and embraces the diversity and personal values of others • Exhibits self -direction and self -reliance as a college student and in the pursuit of individual and collaborative learning objectives and goals • Acknowledges and accepts personal responsibility and accountability for his or her actions, interactions, and communication in all forms with fellow students, faculty, and staff • Upholds confidentiality and respect for personal or professional in formation communicated in the classroom • Adheres to University policies and standards of academic honesty Conduct Violations The following is a non -exhaustive list of actions that are considered student conduct violations, for which students are subjected t o disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University: • Falsification, forgery, alteration, or invention of information, including, but not limited to, any document used for admission or eligibility to the University, or other official Uni versity documents. 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All Rights Reserved. • Communicating or behaving in any form that disrupts or interferes with the educational process or any institutional function • Behaving in any manner that creates a disruption, or a hostile or offensive educational environment for a studen t, faculty member, or staff member • Failing to adhere to college dispositional expectations, policies and standards, as referred to the Code of Conduct Committee by college Professional Practices Committees. • Failing to comply promptly with any reasonable di rective from a faculty member or University official • Failing to cooperate with officials in a University investigation • Possessing, using, distributing, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs while on University property or as part of any University activity • Permitting anyone, with the exception of authorized persons, access to one’s classroom, to attend class in one’s stead, or to attend class for another • Sharing one’s password or using someone else’s password for any University system or network • Using any University system, network, or other IT resources to upload, download, or otherwise share and/or distribute any copyrighted music, video, software, written works, or other materials without the written consent of the copyrighted owner . • Recording of any kind in the classroom, or wherever academic instruction occurs, including the use of any audio or video technology, without prior written approval from the faculty member or as a result of an accommodations approved by Student Disability Ser vices, to be used for the students own individual learning. • Recording of any meetings on campus, including the use of audio or video technology, between or amongst faculty, staff, students, community members, or authorized visitors, without the prior know ledge and consent of all meeting participants or where the audio or video recordings is likely to cause injury or distress. • No student or person, individually or on behalf of any business or organization of any kind, whether for -profit or not -for - profit, is permitted to solicit, market, offer goods or services, or operate on behalf of such organization in any way on the University’s campus without the prior written consent of the University’s President or Provost . In addition, no student or person, individ ually or on behalf of any business or organization of any kind, whether for -profit or not -for -profit, may use the University’s name, marks, seal, logos or other identifying symbols, without the prior written consent of the University’s President or Provost . Campus Violence and Substance Abuse Prevention Grand Canyon University is committed to creating a safe educational atmosphere and providing an appropriate learning environment for the University community. Therefore, the University prohibits and will ta ke immediate action, up to and including expulsion, against the following: • Threatening statements, behaviors, or acts of violence against students, faculty, and staff • Acting in a manner which can be interpret ed as physical assault or abuse • Threatening to h arm or endanger the safety of others . • Behaving or acting in a manner which carries the potential for violence or acts of aggression, as interpreted by a reasonable person Possessing a weapon on campus: Weapons, as defined by GCU’s Weapons -Free Campus Polic y, and hazardous materials are not allowed on campus. Students possessing weapons on campus are in violation of GCU’s Weapons -Free Campus Policy. Students possessing a firearm on campus are subject to immediate expulsion from the University, and the expul sion is not subject to appeal. Law Enforcement Officers, on or off duty, are exempt from this provision. Selling/Distribution of Illegal and Unprescribed Drugs: In addition to legal consequences which may result from the involvement of law enforcement, thi s policy applies to students found to be selling, distributing, or possessing an amount determined to be for more than personal use of illegal or prohibited substances, or paraphernalia indicative of selling/distribution. This includes but is not limited t o the intent or ability to distribute. Illegal drugs are defined as any controlled substance banned by the State of Arizona and/or the United States Federal Government. In addition to these banned controlled substances, GCU also prohibits the possession a nd distribution of synthetic marijuana products/ substitutes such as “Spice”, “K2” or “Potpourri”; “Bath Salts”; prescription medication not prescribed to the possessor and synthetic substances categorized as a drug by law enforcement. Drug paraphernalia i s described as any equipment, product or material that is modified or used for making, consuming, using or concealing drugs. This includes but it is not limited to the use or possession of a Hookah pipe, glass smoking pipe or items altered to assist in the making, using or concealing drugs including the scent of drugs. Academic Integrity Violations As indicated in the Code of Conduct, all students are expected to possess a high standard of conduct and personal integrity in the classroom. Academic dishonest y is defined as any act of deception in an academic setting. The following examples include, but are not limited to, academic integrity violations for which students may be subjected to disciplinary action: • Cheating, attempting to cheat, or assisting other s to cheat, including dishonest activity or unauthorized use of any resource or materials in any academic exercise • Fabricating, falsifying, forging, altering, or inventing information that applies, but is not limited to, academic coursework, any academic e xercise or academic activity • Plagiarizing, intentionally or unintentionally, the words, works, or ideas of others without proper citation or acknowledgement and representing them as one’s own in any academic exercise. Paraphrasing sources which do not repr esent the student’s original words or ideas without proper citation or acknowledgement • Presenting work that has been prepared by someone other than the student, including the purchase and sharing of work • Submitting work that has been prepared and used for a different course, wholly or in part, and without appropriate citation of the original work and prior approval of faculty • Using materials not authorized by the faculty member to complete an assignment, or completion of an assignment by someone other than the student, including, but not limited to, providing/receiving exam answers, using faculty materials, answer keys, or solution manuals • Collaborating in an unsanctioned manner - Students must work individually on homework, assignments, and other assigned coursework, unless collaboration has been expressly permitted Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 100 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. by the instructor. Students who do collaborate without express permission of their instructor must inform the instructor of the nature of their collaboration • Violating copyright laws and regulati ons. • Violating the University’s policies and regulations pertaining to the use and propriety nature of the Grand Canyon University curriculum, network, networking facilities, computer use, or platform access • Selling or providing papers, essays, discussion questions, assignments, or any part of the University curriculum, to other students, online term paper clearinghouses, or other commercial websites. Procedure for Processing Alleged Violations of the Student Code of Conduct The University may take discipli nary action against a student who violates the University’s Code of Conduct. Depending on where the incident occurs, violations will be reported on the Classroom Incident Report (classroom -related incidents), the Residence Life Incident Report form (for ca mpus housing issues), or the Security Incident Report (for general campus incidents) (collectively the “Reports”). Reports submitted for specific actions, as recommended by college Professional Practices Committees, are forwarded for processing only and ar e not subject to the procedures outlined in this section. Reports are forwarded to the Office of Academic Compliance upon discovery of the incident. Additionally, faculty are required to notify students that an incident report will be submitted to the Offi ce of Academic Compliance. The Office of Academic Compliance then reviews the report, as well as any history of prior offenses. This office then notifies the student if the University intends to take further action as a result of the particular report or a s a result of the history of offenses. If further action is recommended, the Code of Conduct Committee will determine whether the alleged violation has been substantiated and which University -level penalty to apply. Students who are charged with a violatio n of the Student Code of Conduct are afforded an opportunity to be heard before a University -level penalty is applied. Students at risk for University -level sanctions will be contacted by the Office of Academic Compliance and offered the opportunity to pre sent documentation and speak on their own behalf to the Code of Conduct Committee, which includes the Dean (or designee) of the appropriate College. Those at risk for University -level sanctions are offered three ways in which they may present refutation in formation to the Code of Conduct Committee: 1) Written statement; 2) Teleconference, and 3) In -person meeting (students are responsible for any expenses incurred). Students are not required to present information to the Code of Conduct Committee. If the st udent does not respond within seven days of being contacted by the Office of Academic Compliance, the student forfeits his/her right to participate in the process and a determination will be made by the Code of Conduct Committee. Students are not entitled to representation by any third party, personal representative, or attorney in the University disciplinary process. In -Course Penalties The instructor determines the penalty for academic dishonesty that occurs during the course, as it relates to the outcome of the course for the student. An in -class penalty may include, but is not limited to: • Requiring a rewrite of the assignment or paper, with or without point deductions • Awarding limited credit for a specific assignment or paper • Awarding no credit for a spe cific assignment or paper • An instructor may not prevent a student from attending or completing a course, as this would be a University -level decision. However, the professor can recommend such action to the Code of Conduct Committee in the Classroom Incide nt Report. University Penalties The Code of Conduct Committee determines all University -level penalties. In making its determination, the Committee considers the severity of the offense, as well as the student’s history at the University. A University -leve l penalty may include, but is not limited to: • Applying an official disciplinary warning to the student record (which may result in further penalties for additional occurrences) • Assigning a failing grade for the assignment(s) • Assigning a failing grade for t he course • Removing a student from class • Stipulating suspension for 15 -weeks • Stipulating expulsion for two years • Revoking academic credit or degree The recommendation for academic suspension, academic expulsion, and the revocation of academic credit or degree must be approved by the Director of Academic Compliance or a designee. Upon conclusion of a required separation period, students who are suspend ed or expelled from the University for a code of conduct violation may apply for reinstatement by submitting a formal appeal through a Student Services Counselor ; however, re -admittance is not guaranteed. Grand Canyon University requires the use of plagiarism detection software, by which student work is monitored for plagiarism. The University retains all student work submitted to the plagiarism detection database. The University reserves the right to review all courses for any purpose at any time. I f unreported / undiscovered academic dishonesty is found through course examination, the University may engage in a thorough investigation of all coursework the student completed at GCU. Upon completion of the investigation, if the University believes acad emic dishonesty has occurred, a report will be submitted to the Office of Academic Compliance for disciplinary action by the Code of Conduct Committee. I n t e r n a l R e v i e w P o l i c y We expect our students, prospective and current, to be ethical and honest members of the University community and beyond. Fraudulent behavior, or attempting to commit fraud, will not be tolerated. Such fraudulent activity includes, but is not limited to : • Falsification, forgery, alteration, or invention of information, including, but no t limited to, any document used for admission or eligibility to the University, document used to apply for financial aid, or other official University documents, including the misuse of documents, records, accounts, identification, or financial instruments . • The inability or unwillingness of a student or prospective student to demonstrate academic intent or verify eligibility or identity. • Acting on behalf of another student and/or allowing someone to act on one’s behalf without approved documentation on fil e. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 101 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. GCU complies with the recommendation of the Department of Education, Office of Inspector General (OIG) to have a system in place for detecting and monitoring for fraud. Therefore, individuals or groups suspected of violating these provisions will be sel ected for Internal Review, required to comply, and complete the review process. Such students may be placed on hold and unregistered from future courses, which may prevent any type of funding to be disbursed until cleared through the Internal Review proces s. Those deemed ineligible for admission may be permanently denied admittance, or dismissed from the University, by the Registrar or designee. Students administratively withdrawn through these provisions are processed separately from the Code of Conduct pr ocedures. Students may be responsible for any balances or charges incurred. If Grand Canyon University suspects fraud has occurred in connection with a student’s application for federal student financial assistance, the individual will be referred to the O ffice of Inspector General of the US Department of education. T i t l e I X P o l i c y a n d P r o c e d u r e s Statement of Non -Discrimination: Grand Canyon University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. Title IX regulations require non -discrimination on the basis of sex or gender, which includes unlawful discrimination based on pregnancy and/or disability discrimination based upon complication s related to pregnancy. As a religious institution, Grand Canyon University expressly reserves its rights, its understandings of, and its commitments to Christian principles, and reserves the legal right to hire and employ individuals who support the value s of the University. Objective: Members of the Grand Canyon University community, guests and visitors have the right to be free from all forms of gender and sex -based discrimination, examples of which can include acts of sexual violence, sexual harassment , intimate partner violence, and stalking. All members of the campus community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that does not infringe upon the rights of others. The specific procedures for reporting, investigating, and resolving prohibited c onduct are based upon the nature of the Responding Party’s relationship to the University. Each set of procedures referenced below is guided by the same principles of fairness and respect. When an allegation of misconduct is brought to the University ’s att ention, and a Responding Party is found to have violated this policy, serious sanctions will be used to reasonably ensure that such actions are never repeated. This policy has been developed to reaffirm these principles and to provide recourse for those individuals whose rights have been violated. This policy is intended to define community expectations and to establish a mechanism for determining when those expectations have been violated. This policy prohibits any sex or gender -based discrimination and/or harassment by, of, and between members of the Gr and Canyon University community . For the purposes of this policy, prohibited sex -based discrimination includes discriminatory practices in: • Admission, including recruitment and the counseling or guidance of students. • Financial assistance • Athletics • Housing • Access to educational programs, activities and resources • Discipline • Single -sex education • Employment • Accommodating pregnancy and pregnancy -related conditions: include (but are not limited to) pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, conditions arising in connection with pregnancy, and recovery from any of these conditions (see Temporary Accommodation Policy) • Sexual harassment or sexual misconduct • Other discriminatory offenses whe re sex or gender is the foundation. Policy: The University is able to respond to alleged incidents of sex and gender -based discrimination and/or misconduct: • that occurred on campus, • that were part of official University programs or activities (regardless of location), or • where the Reporting Party and/or Responding Party are students, a member of the faculty, staff, administration or campus guest of the University . Conduct that occurs off campus can be the subject of a co mplaint or report and will be evaluated to determine whether it violates this policy, e.g., if off -campus harassment has continuing effects that create a hostile environment on campus. Allegations of off - campus sexual misconduct are of particular concern a nd should be brought to the University ’s attention. The Title IX Coordinator (or designee) will assist individuals in identifying appropriate campus resources, including assistance in contacting local authorities if the individual would like to file a crim inal report. In addition, GCU may take other actions to protect the individual and the campus community. Retaliation Prohibited The University prohibits retaliation against anyone who complains of, or is involved in the filing, investigation, or resolution of a sex -based harassment or discrimination claim. The University also will not retaliate against anyone who files a complaint, or otherwise participates in an investigation, proceeding or hearing conducted by an outside agency.

Employees or students who believe they have witnessed or experienced retaliation in violation of this policy should report the retaliation pursuant to the Complaint Procedure outlined in this policy. Mandatory Employee Reporting To enable the University to respond effectively and t o stop instances of sex -based harassment and sexual misconduct at the University proactively, University employees must promptly (normally within 24 hours) report information they have about alleged or possible sex -based harassment and sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. An employee’s responsibility to report potential Title IX violations is dependent upon their designation as either a “Confidential Employee” or a “Responsible Employee”. Confidential Employees are employees who are licensed medical, clinical, or mental -health professionals, and who are acting in that professional role in the provision of services to a patient who is a student. Confidential Employees are also any employees providing administrative, o perational and/or related support for Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 102 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. such health care providers in their performance of such services.

A Confidential Employee will not disclose information about a potential Title IX policy violation to the University ’s Title IX Coordinator without the student’s permission. A Responsible Employee is any University employee not designated as a Confidential Employee. Responsible Employees are required to report to the University ’s Title IX Coordinator all relevant detai ls about an incident regarding a potential Title IX policy violation. Responsible Employees include student - employees, such as resident assistants, and teaching assistants. Definitions: Reporting Party - The student, employee, or third party who presents a s the subject of any prohibited conduct under this policy, regardless of whether that person makes a report or seeks action under this policy. Responding Party - The student, employee, or third party who has been accused of violating this policy. Respondin g Party may also be an individual designated to respond on behalf of a department, college, or the University if the allegation is discrimination in access to accommodations, athletics, housing, or other educational programs, activities, or resources. Stud ent - Student status, per the terms of this policy, is a person who is in active status defined as currently attending classes. Proceeding - Any hearing where a determination is made on a complaint, including whether there is a finding and/or sanctions.

This includes informal resolution, Administrative adjudication, and Title IX Hearing Board adjudication. Result - Regulatory requirements stipulate that both Parties be notified, in writing, of the outcome of the complaint and any appeal. This includes info rmation about the sanction imposed upon the Responding Party when the sanction directly relates to the Reporting Party. Compliance with these provisions does not constitute a violation of Section 444 of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g ), commonly known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). Sex -based harassment - A form of prohibited sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, intimate partner violence, s talking, and other misconduct offenses when sex or gender is the foundation.

Harassing conduct may take various forms, including, name - calling, graphic verbal or written statements (including those communicated through cell phones, social media, or the Int ernet), or other conduct that may be physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. Harassment does not have to be based on intent to harm, be directed at a specific target, or involve repeated incidents. Sex -based harassment includes sexual harassment, which is further defined below. Sexual Misconduct Offenses - Sexual misconduct is a specific type of sex -based discrimination. Sexual misconduct offenses include, but are not limited to: 1. Sexual Harassment 2. Non -Consensual Sexual Contact (or attempts to commit same) 3. Non -Consensual Sexual Intercourse (or attempts to commit same) 4. Sexual Exploitation (or attempts to commit same) 1. Sexual Harassment Sexual Harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment of a student can deny or limit, on the bas is of sex, the student’s ability to participate in or to receive benefits, services, or opportunities in the University ’s educational program and/or activities. Sexual harassment of students is, therefore, a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title I X. Quid pro quo sexual harassment exists when an individual in a position of power conditions a decision or benefit on another’s submission to unwelcome sexual conduct. A Hostile Environment based on sex exists when conduct of a sexual nature is sufficient ly severe, persistent, or pervasive to interfere with an individual’s employment and/or limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from education program, or to create a hostile or abusive educational environment. A hostile environment can be created by anyone involved in a University program or activity (e.g., administrators, faculty members, students, and even campus guests). Mere offensiveness is not enough to create a hostile environment. Repeated incidents increase the likelihood that h arassment has created a hostile environment. A serious incident, such as a sexual assault, even if isolated, can be sufficient. In determining whether harassment creates a hostile environment, the harassment will be considered not only from the perspective of the individual who feels harassed, but also from the perspective of a reasonable person in a similar situation. Also, the following factors will be considered: • The degree to which the conduct affected one or more students’ education or individual’s emp loyment; • The nature, scope, frequency, duration, and location of the incident or incidents; • The identity, number, and relationships of the persons involved; • The perspective of a “reasonable person” in the same situation as the person harassed; and • The natu re of higher education. Retaliatory harassment is any adverse employment or educational action taken against a person because of the person’s participation in a complaint or investigation of discrimination or sexual misconduct. Retaliatory acts, which may include giving students failing grades, preventing students from participating in school activities, and threatening expulsion against any individual who exercises his or her rights under Title IX, are considered to be discrimination and are unlawful. Reci pients of federal funds are prohibited from intimidating, threatening, coercing, or discriminating against any individual for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX. 2. Non -Consensual Sexual Contact Non -Consensual Sexua l Contact is: • any intentional sexual touching, • however slight, • with any object, • by one person upon another, • that is without consent and/or by force. Sexual Contact includes: Intentional contact with the breasts, buttock, groin, or genitals, or touching ano ther with any of these body parts, or making another touch you or themselves with or on any of these body parts; any intentional bodily contact in a sexual manner, though not involving contact with/of/by breasts, buttocks, groin, genitals, mouth or other o rifice. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 103 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 3. Non -Consensual Sexual Intercourse Non -Consensual Sexual Intercourse is: • any sexual intercourse • however slight, • with any object, • by one person upon another, • that is without consent and/or by force. Intercourse includes: Vaginal penetration by a penis, object, tongue or finger, anal penetration by a penis, object, tongue, or finger, and oral copulation (mouth to genital contact or genital to mouth contact), no matter how slight the penetration or contact. 4. Sexual Exploitation Occurs when someo ne takes non -consensual or abusive sexual advantage of another for his/her own advantage or benefit, or to benefit or advantage anyone other than the one being exploited, and that behavior does not otherwise constitute one of other sexual misconduct offens es. Examples of sexual exploitation include, but are not limited to: • Invasion of sexual privacy; • Prostituting another student; • Non -consensual video or audio -taping of sexual activity; • Going beyond the boundaries of consent (such as letting your friends hid e in the closet to watch you having consensual sex); • Engaging in voyeurism; • Knowingly transmitting an SDI, STD or HIV to another student; • Exposing one’s genitals in non -consensual circumstances; inducing another to expose their genitals; • Sexually -based sta lking and/or bullying may also be forms of sexual exploitation Additional Applicable Definitions: Consent - an understandable exchange of affirmative words or actions, as long as those words or actions create mutually understandable clear permission regard ing willingness to engage in (and the conditions of) sexual activity. • Silence does not necessarily constitute consent. • In the absence of mutually understandable words or actions, it is the responsibility of the initiator, or the person who wants to engag e in the specific sexual activity, to make sure that he/she has the consent from his/her partner(s). • Consent to any one form of sexual activity cannot automatically imply consent to any other forms of sexual activity. • Previous relationships or prior consen t cannot imply consent to future sexual acts. • Effective consent may not be given by minors less than 18 years old. Force - the use of physical violence and/or imposing on someone physically to gain sexual access. Force also includes threats, intimidation ( implied threats) and coercion that overcome resistance or produce consent (“Have sex with me or I’ll hit you.

Okay, don’t hit me, I’ll do what you want.”). • Coercion is unreasonable pressure for sexual activity.

Coercive behavior differs from seductive behavior based on the type of pressure someone uses to get consent from another. When someone makes clear to you that they do not want sex, that they want to st op, or that they do not want to go past a certain point of sexual interaction, continued pressure beyond that point can be coercive. • There is no requirement that a party resists the sexual advance or request, but resistance is a clear demonstration of non -consent. Incapacitation - a state where someone cannot make rational, reasonable decisions because they lack the capacity to give knowing consent (e.g. to understand the “who, what, when, where, why or how” of their sexual interaction). • This policy also covers a person whose incapacity results from mental disability, sleep, involuntary physical restraint, alcohol or drug consumption, or from the taking of rape drugs. o Possession, use and/or distribution of any of these substances, including Rohypnol, Ketom ine, GHB, Burundanga, etc. is prohibited, and administering one of these drugs to another student is a violation of this policy. • Sexual activity with someone who one should know to be -- or based on the circumstances should reasonably have known to be -- mentally or physically incapacitated (by alcohol or other drug use, unconsciousness or blackout), constitutes a violation of this policy. • Use of alcohol or other drugs will never function as a defense for any behavior that violates this policy. Other Miscon duct Offenses When Based on Sex or Gender Allegations of the following behaviors, regardless of whether they are based on discrimination, shall be addressed and considered in accordance with this policy and Grievance Procedures: • Bullying, defined as repeat ed and/or severe aggressive behavior likely to intimidate or intentionally hurt, control or diminish another person, physically or mentally (that is not speech or conduct otherwise protected by the 1 st Amendment). • Intimate Partner Violence: Any act of abus e, violence or threatened act of violence that occurs between individuals who are involved or have been involved in a sexual, dating, spousal, domestic, or other intimate relationship. Psychological abuse is a form of Intimate Partner Violence. • Stalking: Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person, on the basis of sex/gender, that is unwelcome, and would cause a reasonable person to fear bodily injury or to experience substantial emotional distress. o Stalking includes, but is not limited to acts in which a person directly, indirectly, or through third Parties , by any action, method, device, or means, follows, monitors, observes, surveils, threatens, or communicates to or about another person, or interferes with another person’s property. o Stalking includes “cyber -stalking,” a particular form of stalking in which a person uses electronic media, such as the internet, social networks, blogs, cell phones, texts, or other similar devices or forms of contact. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 104 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Sanction Statement Consequences fo r violating this policy will depend upon the facts and circumstances of each particular situation. In determining the severity of sanctions or corrective actions, factors such as the frequency and severity of the offense and any history of past discriminat ory, harassing or retaliatory conduct are relevant. The sanctions include, but are not limited to: • Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non -Consensual or Forced Sexual Contact (where no intercourse has occurred) will likely receive a sanction ranging from warning to expulsion, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary violations. • Any student found responsible for violating the policy on Non -Consensual or Forced Sexual Intercourse will likely face a recommended sanction of suspension or expulsion. • Any student found responsible for violating the policy on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, or other misconduct or harassment offenses will likely receive a recommended sanction ranging fr om warning to expulsion, depending on the severity of the incident, and taking into account any previous disciplinary violations. For employees, any finding that a policy violation occurred may be cause for disciplinary action up to and including terminati on. For students transferring to GCU, the Title IX Coordinator may take action if the student transferred prior to completing their sanctions at their previous institution. If the student wishes to continue attending GCU, the Title IX Coordinator will eval uate the possibility of applying or upholding the incomplete sanctions. Amnesty for Drug or Alcohol Possession and Consumption Violations The University strongly encourages students to report instances of sex -based discrimination, sexual harassment, and s exual misconduct involving students. Therefore, students who provide information about sex -based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking involving students will not be disciplined by the Univers ity for any violation of the University ’s drug or alcohol possession or consumption policies in which they might have engaged in connection with the reported incident. Consensual Relationships In order to protect the integrity of the academic and work environment, it is essential that those in a position of authority do not abuse, or appear to abuse the power with which they are entrusted. Staff (including all employees who supervise other staf f or students) and faculty members (including coaches and graduate assistants) exercise power over subordinates and students. Therefore, the University prohibits consensual relationships of an intimate, sexual or romantic nature between staff or faculty and any employee or student when unequal power exists in the relationship. Unequal power in the relationship exists when the staff or faculty employee is in a position of actual or apparent professional or academic authority in activities including teachin g, advising, mentoring, supervising, directing or evaluating the employee or student. Consensual relationships between Public Safety Officers and students are strictly prohibited due to the unequal power inherent in their interactions. Furthermore, the Un iversity strongly discourages consensual relationships between staff or faculty and students even when no unequal power exists in the relationship since it may lead to unanticipated conflicts. Consensual relationships with students may lead to the percepti on by others that there is favoritism or bias in educational decisions undermining the spirit of trust and mutual respect that is important in an educational environment.

Moreover, the fact that a relationship was initially consensual does not insulate the staff or faculty member from a claim of sexual harassment. Grievance Procedures : Upon receiving any formal or informal allegation or notice of sex -based discrimination or harassment , the University will take prompt and appropriate action to: (1) thorou ghly, promptly, and impartially investigate complaints; and (2) prevent, correct and, if necessary, discipline individuals who engage in behavior that violates this policy. The grievance, investigation, and resolution procedures described below apply to al l allegations of sex or gender -based discrimination or harassment. These procedures also apply to students and employees in our online environment. Whenever possible and safe, the problematic behavior, conflict or misconduct should first be discussed by the impacted person and the person engaged in the problematic behavior, conflict or misconduct. However, if an individual is uncomfortable taking this action, or if the conduct does not stop after the offending person has been warned, the impacted person s hould immediately contact the Title IX or Deputy Title IX Coordinator. If the Reporting Party is an employee, he/she should report the conduct to a supervisor, Department Head/SVP, the division HR Business Partner, or the Title IX Coordinator. Students and employees should report the offending incident or conduct promptly. Timely reporting is vital to the University ’s ability to investigate complaints and take appropriate action. Prompt reporting also discourages further misconduct. Students and employe es are encouraged to report offensive conduct even if similar conduct was not reported in the past. The complaint should specify: • The name of the individual(s) against whom the complaint is made • The nature of the alleged offense • The specifics of the offen ding incident(s) with precise details (what happened, who was present, when, where, any reasons why they believe the action was taken) • The date and signature of the person making the complaint A person wishing to file a complaint should submit a written statement to the Title IX Coordinator or one of the Title IX Deputy Coordinators. It is recommended that as much information as possible be provided regarding the offending incident or conduct. Title IX Coordinator Shanna Milonas Assistant Vice President of Academic Compliance 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602 -639 -5900 [email protected] Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 105 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Duties and Responsibilities: Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX compliance at the University , including coor dination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students, and other members of the University community. Deputy Title IX Coordinator Kelsey Cross, MBA 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602 -639 -5900 [email protected] The Deputy Title IX Coordinator reports to the Title IX Coordinator to assist with day -to-day leadership, coordination and oversight of the University Title IX program and assists with assuring institutional compliance with Ti tle IX. The Deputy Title IX Coordinator assists the Title IX Coordinator by playing a lead role in monitoring and implementing Title IX compliance measures in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and University policies. Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinators The University has also designated Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinators who may assist the Title IX/Deputy Coordinator with implementing and monitoring appropriate policies, procedures, training programs, best practices, and other items related to compliance with Title IX. Assistant Deputy Title IX Coordinators ensure potential Title IX issues are immediately reported to the Title IX/Deputy Title IX Coordinator. For students: Tim Griffin, Ed.D Dean of Students 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoen ix, AZ 85017 602 -639 -6647 [email protected] If the Responding Party participates in athletics: Jamie Boggs Deputy Director of Athletics Senior Women’s Administrator 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602 -639 -6611 [email protected] Complaints of alleged violations of Title IX may also be sent to: U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Building 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20202 Phone: 800 -421 -3481 Fax: 202 -453 -6012 TDD: 800 -877 -8339 [email protected] Privacy/Confidentiality of Complaints and Reports GCU will inform the Reporting Party before beginning an investigation. All Parties involved in the investigation process, including witnesses, have privacy rights and information will be shared only as necessary: • To the Reporting Party, Responding Party, or witnesses, as necessary to give fair notice of the allegations and to conduct the investigation. This includes the complaint, investigation report and findings including sanctions, and any decision resulting from an appeal; • To other University officials who have a need to know in performing their official University business; • To law enforcement consistent with state and federal law and University Policy; • To government agencies who review the University ’s compliance with federal law; • As necessary to respond to litigation, formal investigation, or to respond to lawfully issued subpoenas. Privacy and confidentiality have distinct meanings under this policy. Privacy applies to responsible employees and mea ns that information related to the allegations will only be shared with a limited circle of University employees who “need to know” in order to assist in the assessment, investigation, and resolution of the report. Confidentiality refers to confidential em ployees in the context of laws that protect certain relationships, including medical and clinical care providers, mental health providers, and counselors (and those who provide administrative services related to the provision of those services). Reporti ng Party Requests Confidentiality or No Investigation If a Reporting Party requests confidentiality or asks that the complaint not be pursued, GCU will take reasonable steps to investigate and respond to the complaint consistent with the request for confi dentiality as long as doing do does not prevent the school from responding effectively to the harassment and preventing harassment of others. The Title IX Coordinator will evaluate the request in the context of its responsibility to provide a safe and nond iscriminatory environment for all students, faculty, and staff. GCU reserves the right to initiate a formal or informal investigation. Should the University decide to initiate an investigation, the Reporting Party will be notified that the University inten ds to proceed with an investigation and confidentiality cannot be ensured. The Reporting Party is not required to participate in the investigation. In cases where the Reporting Party requests confidentiality and the circumstances allow the University to honor that request, the University will offer interim supports and remedies to the Reporting Party and community, but will not otherwise pursues formal action. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 106 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Interim Measures GCU will take whatever measures necessary to create a safe environment for all students. During the course of the investigation, various measures may be taken by the University in order to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of its students. A student may request some of these measures be taken on their behalf even i f the University does not pursue a formal investigation, however, in general interim measures will not be applied retroactively. These measures include, but are not limited to: • Academic accommodations, to include but not limited to:

o Transferring to anothe r section of a lecture or laboratory o Rescheduling an academic assignment or test o Accessing academic support (e.g., tutoring) o Arranging for incompletes, a leave of absence, or withdrawal from campus o Preserving eligibility for academic, athletic, or oth er scholarships, financial aid, internships, study abroad, or foreign student visas • Providing medical and mental health services, including counseling. • Arranging changes in campus housing and/or dining locations. • Providing assistance in finding alternative housing. • Assistance in arranging for alternative employment arrangements and/or changing work schedules. • A “No contact” directive pending the outcome of an investigation. Such a directive serves as notice to bo th Parties that they must not have verbal, electronic, written, or third party communication with one another • Providing an escort to ensure that the student can move safely between school programs and activities. • Transportation accommodations or parking arrangements to ensure safety and access to other services. • Assistance identifying additional resources or assistance including off -campus and community advocacy, support, and services. • In serious cases, an interim suspension may be considered in order to ensure overall campus safety. Failure to adhere to the parameters of any University -directed interim measure may result in immediate action by the Title IX Coordinator for failure to comply with a reasonable directive, and failure to cooperate with offi cials in a University investigation. Law Enforcement Investigations Certain acts may constitute both a violation of University policy and criminal activity. The University encourages students to report such acts promptly to local law enforcement agencies, and will assist them in doing do if requested. Criminal investigations may be useful in the gathering of relevant evidence, particularly forensic evidence. Because the sta ndards for finding a violation of criminal law are different from the standards for finding a violation of this policy, criminal investigations or reports are not determinative of whether a violation has occurred as it relates to this policy. The filing of a complaint of a sexual assault under this policy is independent of any criminal investigation or proceeding. While the University ’s investigation may be delayed temporarily while the criminal Investigators are gathering evidence, the University will not wait for the conclusion of any criminal investigation or proceedings to commence its own investigation and will issue immediate interim measures as necessary. If police have not already been notified, the University may be obligated to contact law enforcem ent if it has reasonable belief that a crime has been committed. The Reporting Party will be notified if such a report is necessary. This does not mean charges will be automatically filed or that a Reporting Party must speak with the police, only that the institution is legally required to notify law enforcement authorities. Preserving Evidence Preserving evidence is important in cases of both sex -based discrimination and sexual misconduct. Electronic evidence can be extremely important for the outcome of an investigation. Save and/or screenshot any relevant text messages, social media posts, photos, snapchats, voicemails or emails. These can be provided to Public Safety or the Title IX investigator for use in a University investigation. After a sexual ass ault, vital evidence may remain on your body or clothes. It is important to not shower, bathe, wash, change clothes, comb hair, eat or drink before a physical exam, if possible. Exams should typically be conducted within 120 hours of an assault. Such physi cal evidence is important to both a GCU investigation, as well as a police investigation. If you showered or washed, evidence may still be collectible, and medical conditions can be treated, even after 120 hours. Preliminary Investigation If the University receives a complaint or otherwise becomes aware of conduct that may constitute sex or gender -based discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct , a preliminary investigation will be conducted to assess whether the alleged facts, as immediately known, c ould rise to the level of prohibited conduct, and whether informal or formal resolution is appropriate. A preliminary investigation may include an initial meeting with the Reporting Party to: • Review details of the allegation • Provide a copy of this policy • Explain avenues for resolution • Explain the steps involved in an investigation • Discuss confidentiality standards and concerns • Determine whether the Reporting Party wishes to pursue a resolution through the University • Referral to law enforcement, counseling , medical, academic, or other resources, as appropriate. • Discuss interim measures that can be provided during the investigation and resolution process. If the Reporting or Responding Party is an employee of GCU or one of its affiliates , the Title IX Coordinator, or designee, will notify Patti Stoner, Vice President of Human Resources for Grand Canyon Education, Inc. If the Title IX Coordinator, or designee, determines that a full investigation is not warranted, the Reporting Party will be provided written notification of the decision and any remedial measures that the University plans to implement in order to ensure t he concerns were reviewed and addressed. A determination that a full investigation under this policy is not warranted does not preclude the University from taking appropriate steps to eliminate, deter, remedy, or address prohibited or otherwise disruptive conduct. Timeframes for Resolution of Complaint s A Title IX Investigation will normally be completed within 60 calendar days after the University has notice of an allegation of Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 107 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. prohibited conduct. The Title IX Coordinator or designee may extend this timefr ame for good cause, including but not limited to, law enforcement involvement, number of witnesses to be interviewed, and University breaks. The University will take all reasonable efforts to apprise the Parties of the progress of the investigation. Anyone with a perceived conflict of interest may not be a part of the fact finding or decision making process. Investigation and Resolution Procedures : Informal Resolution Some complaints may allow for a voluntary informal resolution. After the Responding Party has the opportunity to review the written complaint, i f informal resolution is appropriate, a resolution of the conflict that is agreeable to all Parties will be pursued. Under the informal process, GCU is required to only conduct such fact -finding as is u seful to resolve the complaint, and to protect the interests of the Parties , the University , and the community. A formal investigation can be requested at any time by the Parties during the informal resolution process , or as initiated by GCU. If a satisfac tory resolution is reached, the matter will be considered closed, and both Parties will be provided written notification of the outcome. Responding Party Admits to Violation If at any point during the investigative process the Responding Party admits to the Title IX policy violation, the investigation will conclude and be submitted for adjudication. The Title IX Coordinator will review the prepared investigative materials, alo ng with the Responding Party’s admission, and will determine sanctions accordingly. The Role of Advisors/Support Persons All Parties are entitled to an advisor of their choosing to guide and accompany them throughout the campus resolution process. The ad visor may be a friend, mentor, family member, attorney or any other supporter. However, a witness may not also serve as advisor/support person. The Parties are entitled to be accompanied by their advisor in all meetings and interviews at which the party is entitled to be present, including intake, interviews, and hearings. Advisors should help their advisees prepare for each meeting, and are expected to advise ethically, with integrity and in good faith. The University cannot guarantee equal advisory r ights, meaning that if one party selects an advisor who is an attorney, but the other party does not, or cannot afford an attorney, the University is not obligated to provide one. All advisors are subject to the same rules, whether they are attorneys or not. Advisors may not address campus officials in a meeting, interview or hearing unless invited to. Advisors may confer quietly with their advisees as necessary, as long as they do not disrupt the process. For longer or more involved discussions, the Parties and their advisors should ask for breaks or step out of meetings to allow for private conversation. Advisors are expected to refrain from interference with the University investigation and resolution. Any advisor who steps out of their role in any meeting under the campus resolution process will be warned once and only once. If the advisor continues to disrupt or otherwise fails to respect the limits of the advisor role, the advisor will be asked to leave the meeting. When an advisor is removed fro m a meeting, that meeting will typically continue without the advisor present. Subsequently, the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy will determine whether the advisor may be reinstated, may be replaced by a different advisor, or whether the party will forfe it the right to an advisor for the remainder of the process. The University expects that the Parties will wish to share documentation related to the allegations with their advisors. The University provides a consent form that authorizes such sharing. The Parties must complete this form before the University is able to share records with an advisor. Advisors are expected to maintain the privacy of the records shared with them. These records may not be shared with 3rd Parties , disclosed publicly, or used fo r purposes not explicitly authorized by the University . The University will restrict the role of any advisor who does not respect the sensitive nature of the process or who fails to abide by the University ’s privacy expectations. The University expects an advisor to adjust their schedule to allow them to attend University meetings when scheduled. The University does not typically change scheduled meetings to accommodate an advisor’s inability to attend. The University will, however make provisions to a llow an advisor who cannot attend in person to attend a meeting by telephone, video and/or virtual meeting technologies as may be convenient and available. A party may elect to change advisors during the process, and is not locked into using the same advi sor throughout. False Reports Any member of the University community who knowingly files a false complaint of sex or gender -based discrimination or harassment , or who knowingly provides false information to or intentionally misleads University officials who are investigating or reviewing a complaint of alleged prohibited conduct , is subject to disciplinary action up to and including discharge for employees and dismissal for students. Formal Investigation and Adjudication Where the Responding Party is a n Individual If investigation is to commence, the Responding Party will receive a Notice of Investigation as notification that a report has been filed, and will have the opportunity to review the written compliant or otherwise be informed of the substance of the allegation. If the Responding Party cannot be located, attempts at notification will be documented and additional University actions may take place to ensure a documented response to the notification. A trained Investigator will interview the Repor ting Party, Responding Party, and, as applicable, any witnesses. The Reporting Party and Responding Party may each have an advisor of their choice present at all interviews in which they participate. The Investigator will also gather any pertinent evident iary materials (this may include, but is not limited to, emails, written documents, or photographs). During the investigation process, both the Reporting Party and the Responding Party will have opportunity to provide the Investigator with evidence and/or specify witness information. The Investigator will then prepare a report detailing the relevant content of the interviews and the documentation materials gathered, which is submitted to the Title IX Coordinator for review. Directly following the submissi on of the investigative report, the Title IX Coordinator will determine sanctions if a policy violation has been found, or determine that no policy violation has occurred. At any point during the investigation, if it is determined there is no reasonable ca use to believe that University policy has been violated, the Title IX Coordinator has authority to terminate the investigation and end resolution proceedings. During the course of an investigation, should the Responding Party withdraw from the University , official transcripts will not be released until the conclusion and adjudication of the investigation. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 108 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. For all levels of adjudication, the rules of evidence, process and procedure used in civil or criminal court do not apply and will be based on the prepo nderance of the evidence standard (i.e. it is more likely than not that a policy violation occurred). Adjudication Where th e Responding Party is an Individual Administrative Adjudication – No Policy Violation Prior to submission to the Title IX Coordina tor, or designee, both Parties will have the opportunity to review the investigative report and the documentation material. If no violation is found to have occurred, the Reporting Party will be given the opportunity to accept the finding of no violation . If the Reporting Party accepts, the decision of no violation will be com municated to both Parties in writing, and the decision is not appealable by the Reporting Party. The Reporting Party will have 3 days to decide to accept or reject the finding. If the Reporting Party does not submit a decision within the 3 days, the decision of no violation will be finalized . If the Reporting Party rejects the finding of no violation , the case will be forwarded to the Title IX Hearing Board. The Responding Party will be notified of the submission to the Title IX Hearing Board. GCU will continue to assist the Parties with resources as applicable . Administrative Adjudication – Policy Violation Established Prior to submission to the Title IX Coordinator, or d esignee, both Parties will have the opportunity to review the investigative report and the documentation material. If a violation is found to have occurred, the Responding Party will be given the opportunity to accept the findings and sanctions as issued b y the Title IX Coordinator, or designee. If the Responding Party accepts, the decision and sanctions will be com municated to both Parties in writing, and the decision is not appealable by the Responding Party. The Responding Party will have 3 days to deci de to accept or reject the finding. If the Responding Party does not submit a decision within the 3 days, the sanctions will be imposed as outlined in the decision letter. If the Responding Party rejects the findings and sanctions, the case will be forward ed to the Title IX Hearing Board. The Reporting Party will be notified of the submission to the Title IX Hearing Board. GCU will continue to assist the Parties with resources as applicable . Title IX Hearing Board Adjudication – Policy Violation Established If the decision rendered through the Administrative Adjudication is rejected , the issue is forwarded to the University ’s Title IX Hearing Board for a formal hearing, which will be convened within 10 business days of the Reporting or Responding Party’s rejection of t he finding . The Parties will be notified of the date, time, and location of the hearing. One member of the Board will be designated as the Chair and responsible for administering the hearing and recording the decision. The Board members will be given timely and equal access to the information that will be used at the hearing. A Title IX Hearing Board meeting regarding a violation under this policy will consist of the following components: • Introduction of members and procedural rules o Reporting Party, Responding Party, and Advisors are to address the Board only. o Reporting Party, Responding Party, and Advisors cannot interact with and are not permitted to speak to or question opposing party. o Reporting Party, Responding Party, and Advisors cannot interject or correct the Investigator or opposing party during the presentation of the case. • Presentation of the information and investigative report by the Investigator • Questions asked by Board (directed toward Investigator, or the Parties as necessary) • Closed deliberation, as determined by a majority vote, by Title IX Hearing Board. The Reporting Party has the option to not be in the same room with the Responding Party during the hearing, and the University will accommodate and facilitate such requests t o the extent practicable. It is not r equired that either P arty attend the scheduled hearing; however, the hearing will proceed in their absence , and a determination will be made by the Title IX Hearing Board. Where the preponderance of the evidence support s the findings against the Responding Party , the Title IX Hearing Board will institute penalties for the infractions in accordance with the sanction statement listed above. Notification of the decision will be provided in writing to both Parties within thr ee (3) business days after the hearing has been completed. GCU will continue to assist the Reporting Party with resources as applicable. Appeal Process Either party will have three (3) business days to appeal the decision made during the hearing. All app eals must be made in writing, providing additional documentation for consideration.

Appeals are not intended to be full re -hearings of the complaint, and as such, appeals will only be accepted based on one of the following factors: • Procedural error or omis sion • New evidence that was unknown or not available during the original hearing • Substantially disproportionate sanctions Disagreement with the findings or sanctions is not, by itself, ground s for an appeal. The request for an appeal, including the grounds upon which the request is based and the documentation thereof should be submitted in writing to the Title IX Coordinator: Shanna Milonas, MBA Assistant Vice President of Academic Compliance 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017 602 -639 -5900 [email protected] Both Parties will be notified in writing if an appeal is submitted. The appeal will be submitted for an initial review to the Title IX Appeal Committee, who will be given timely and equal access to the compliant, investigative report, appeal, and any other relevant documentation. One member of the Committee will be designated as the Chair and responsible for administering the hearing and recording the decision. The Title IX Appeal Committee will review the appeal and new documentation to determine if the appeal meets the limited grounds described above. If the Title IX Appeal Committee determines that grounds are met, it will review the appeal in light of the new information.

Appeals are confined to a review of the written documentation or record of the original hearin g, and pertinent documentation regarding the grounds for appeal. Appeal decisions are to be differential to the original hearing body, making changes to the finding only where this is clear error, and only to the sanction if Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 109 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. there is a compelling justifica tion to do so. A decision will be issued within 15 business days of the appeal being accepted. Any sanctions will remain in place during the appeal process. The Title IX Appeal Committee’s decision to deny an appeal request, or an appeal decision is consid ered the final decision of the University . Investigation and Adjudication Where the University, College, or Department is the Responding Party If an investigation is to commence, a representative of the University, College, or Department will receive a Not ice of Investigation as notification that a report has been filed, and will have the opportunity to review the written compliant or otherwise be informed of the substance of the allegation. A trained Investigator will interview an appropriate representati ve, other individuals as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Investigator, and any witnesses. The Investigator will also gather any pertinent evidentiary materials (this may include, but is not limited to, emails, written documents, or photographs). During the investigation process, both the Reporting Party and the representative from the Responding Party will have opportunity to provide the Investigator with evidence and/o r specify witness information. The Investigator will then prepare a report detai ling the relevant content of the interviews and the documentation materials gathered, which is submitted to the Title IX Coordinator for review. Directly following the submission of the investigative report, the Title IX Coordinator , or designee, will dete rmine sanctions if a policy violation has been found, or determine that no policy violation has occurred. At any point during the investigation, if it is determined there is no reasonable cause to believe that University policy has been violated, the Title IX Coordinator has authority to terminate the investigation and end resolution proceedings. For all levels of adjudication, the rules of evidence, process and procedure used in civil or criminal court do not apply and will be based on the preponderance o f the evidence standard (i.e. it is more likely than not that a policy violation occurred). Administrative Adjudication – No Policy Violation If no violation is found to have occurred, such outcome will be communicated in writing to both Parties . If the Reporting Party rejects the findings, they may have the investigation reviewed as outlined below. GCU will continue to assist the Reporting Party with resources as applicable. Administrative Adjudication – Policy Violation Established Prior to submission to the Title IX Coordinator, or designee, both Parties will have the opportunity to review the investigative report and the documentation material. If a violation is found to have occurred, such outcome will be communicated in writing to both Parties, alon g with the recommended corrective action. The Responding Party will have 3 days to decide to accept or reject the corrective action. If the Responding Party does not submit a decision within the 3 days, the corrective actions will be imposed as o utlined in the decision letter. Title IX Hearing Board Adjudication – Policy Violation Established If either Party rejects the Title IX Coordinator findings and corrective action, the case will be forwarded to the University’s Title IX Hearing Board , which will be convened within 10 business days of the Party’s rejection of the findings and/or corrective actions , and t he other Party will be notified of the submission to the Title IX Hearing Board. GCU will continue to assist the Reporting Party with resources as app licable. A Title IX Hearing Board meeting regarding a violation under this policy will consist of the following components: • Introduction of members and procedural rules o Reporting Party, Responding Party, and Advisors are to address the Board only. o Report ing Party, Responding Party, and Advisors cannot interact with and are not permitted to speak to or question opposing party. o Reporting Party, Responding Party, and Advisors cannot interject or correct the Investigator or opposing party during the presentat ion of the case. • Presentation of the information and investigative report by the Investigator • Questions asked by Board (directed toward Investigator, or the Parties as necessary) • Closed deliberation, as determined by a majority vote, by Title IX Hearing Board. The Reporting Party has the option to not be in the same room with the Responding Party during the hearing, and the University will accommodate and facilitate such requests to the extent practicable. It is not r equired that either P arty attend the scheduled hearing; however, the hearing will proceed in their absence , and a determination will be made by the Title IX Hearing Board. Where the preponderance of the evidence suppor ts the findings against the Responding Party , the Title IX Hearing Board will institute penalties for the infractions in accordance with the sanction statement listed above. Notification of the decision will be provided in writing to both Parties within th ree (3) business days after the hearing has been completed. GCU will continue to assist the Reporting Party with resources as applicable. Appeal Process Where the Responding Party is the University, College, or Department, and a policy violation has been found to have occurred, the decision of the Title IX Hearing Board is final; there are no grounds for an appeal. If no policy violation has been found to have occurred, the Reporting party will have three (3) business days to appeal the decision made duri ng the hearing. All appeals must be made in writing, providing additional documentation for consideration. Appeals are not intended to be full re -hearings of the complaint, and as such, appeals will only be accepted based on one of the following factors: • Procedural error or omission • New evidence that was unknown or not available during the original hearing • Substantially disproportionate sanctions Disagreement with the findings or sanctions is not, by itself, ground s for an appeal. The request for an appe al, including the grounds upon which the request is based and the documentation thereof should be submitted in writing to the Title IX Coordinator: Shanna Milonas, MBA Assistant Vice President of Academic Compliance 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 8501 7 602 -639 -5900 [email protected] Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 110 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Both Parties will be notified in writing if an appeal is submitted. The appeal will be submitted for an initial review to the Title IX Appeal Committee, who will be given timely and equal access to the compliant, investigative report, appeal, and any other relevant documentation. One member of the Committee will be designated as the Chair and responsible for administering the hearing and recording the decision. The Title IX Appeal Committee will review the appeal and new documentation to determine if the appeal meets the limited grounds described above. If the Title IX Appeal Committee determines that grounds are met, it will review the appeal in light of the new information.

Students should be aware that appeals in which policy or process was not followed, in which extenuating circumst ances are not existent, are unlikely to be approved. Additionally, in order to provide students with as many options as possible for resolving issues, University departments may attempt to address student concerns through an informal issue resolution proce ss which is separate from the formal University -level appeal procedure. Students may request to escalate their appeal to the University Appeal process at any time; any decision made at the University - level will supersede all previous proposed resolutions. Students must initiate the appeal by contacting their Student Services Counselor. The appeal must be completed and submitted by the student, in accordance with FERPA guidelines. The Student Services Counselor will gather the information and route to the a ppropriate parties at the university. All supporting documentation should clearly and explicitly describe the appeal (including the actual policy being appealed), demonstrating he or she attempted in good faith to resolve the issues with the involved parti es. Students are strongly encouraged to discuss the intended appeal with a Student Services Counselor prior to submission. The student may escalate the appeal to the second level by submitting another request via their Student Services Counselor . Not likin g the first level decision is not justification for filing a second appeal. A second appeal decision requires additional documentation to justify a re -submission of the issue. The second level of appeal decision is the final decision of the University. The following include the different appeal definitions: • End -of-course grades: Faculty are responsible for issuing earned grades. The University supports this assessment made by the faculty based on student performance throughout the course, and overturning a grade is unlikely and only if miscalculation occurred. A student cannot appeal final grades earned unless the student has ample evidence that the grade earned was indeed miscalculated. GCU does not condone rounding grades, and therefore that is not conside red miscalculation. To file a grade appeal, students must provide ample documentation indicating where the grade was miscalculated, as well as evidence the faculty and student communicated about the alleged miscalculation of the overall course grade, or th e appeal will be rejected . A final grade for a course may be disputed within five weeks of the last day of the course. Students may not file a grade appeal with the University for a grade/score on an individual assignment while the course is in progress. • Reinstatement Admission Appeals: Students who have been dismissed from the University due to a lack of academic progress or Code of Code of Conduct violations have the option to submit a Request for Reinstatement. Students may apply for reinstatement by sub mitting a Request for Reinstatement, describing the circumstances that led to the dismissal, and what remediation has taken place to prevent future recurrence. For both academic and disciplinary dismissal, reinstatement is not guaranteed. Students may or may not be granted re -admittance based on a variety of factors. o For academic reinstatements, the University will review the student’s academic record, including what progress was previously made, to determine whether satisfactory academic progress can be attained through completion of an Academic Plan. Reinstated stude nts are required to complete the Academic Plan as specified. Failure to do so will result in expulsion. o For disciplinary reinstatements, the University will review factors including, but not limited to, the student’s academic record, history of offenses, the egregiousness of any conduct violations, and compliance with any conditions imposed as part of the sanction. • Code of Conduct: Depending on the severity and origination of a Code of Conduct violation, a student may be subject to consequences of violati ng the Student Code of Conduct up to, and including, expulsion. A Code of Conduct violation that is also a violation of state or federal law will be turned over to the appropriate authorities for action and is not under the jurisdiction of the University. Because students are afforded the opportunity to participate and present documentation during the Code of Conduct process, appeals for University -level sanctions will only be accepted on the basis of the following: o Procedural error or omission o New evidence that was unkown or not available during the original hearing. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 111 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. To appeal a University -level sanction, students must provide ample documentation indicating how the appeal meets the criteria outlined above. • A published policy: Students who have issues with a particular policy may in some cases appeal the policy. However, the following is a list of reasons, albeit a non -exhaustive list, for which a dispute of a published policy is not acceptable, and for which relief (tuition and fees) will not be granted: o Dis putes arising out of a student’s lack of knowledge or understanding of a stated policy o A student’s reliance upon verbal statements which conflict with the University’s written policies, regardless of the source of the verbal communication o A student’s actio ns when the student failed to investigate, understand, or consider the financial ramifications of that action / decision o A student’s failure to regularly review University communications, whether via telephone, mail, or e -mail o Illness or death of a person who is not a member of the student’s immediate family o Disputes arising because of technological issues that are not in direct control of the University For any appeal where documentation is required but not submitted, the appeal will be returned to the Stu dent Services Counselor as incomplete, and will not be accepted for review. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, email communication, evidence showing attempts to resolve grade appeal issues with faculty, or evidence which supports specific detai ls relating to the claim. Additional documentation may be requested by the University at any time. Below is a list of specific policies that are not appealable, and for which appeals will be rejected : • Graduation Requirements including requirements for academic recognition • Residency requirement • Upper division credit requirement • Non -transferrable courses • Course overload requirements • Continuing Education Credits for certificates that do not meet the criteria outlined for GCU Approved Certificates • Statuses as a result of Satisfactory Academic Progress (Warning/Probation/Suspension /Expulsion ) • GPA Progression statuses • Dismissal for not meeting the terms of Accepted with Specifications requirements. • Grade appeals where the student has not provided evidence that it meets the terms of the end -of-course grades policy • Exceeding the maximum number of course repeat attempts • Expulsions issued for possessing a firearm on campus • Appeals for University -level Code of Conduct sanctions where the student has not provid ed evidence that it meets the terms of the Code of Conduct appeal definition. Reason for Appeal 1st Appeal Level 2nd Appeal Level University Appeals End -of-course grades Program chair or equivalent in the appropriate college Dean of the appropriate college or designee Reason for Appeal 1st Appeal Level 2nd Appeal Level Policies Appeals Decision Board or appropriate department head Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee Admission Appeals Dean of the appropriate college or designee Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs or des ignee A d octoral academic a ppeal Dean of College of Doctoral Studies Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee A DNP doctoral academic appeal Dean of College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions or designee Executive Vice President of Aca demic Affairs or designee Athletics Deputy Athletic Director Vice President of Athletics Parking Parking Committee Director of Campus Development Conduct Appeals Conduct sanctions up to and including suspension Dean of the appropriate college or designee Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee Conduct sanction of expulsion Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs or designee Provost or designee Title IX admission appeals Title IX Coordinator or designee Title IX Appeal Board or designee Behavioral Intervention Team Behavioral Intervention Team or designee Threat Assessment Team Threat Assessment Team Threat Assessment Team or designee Provost or designee If the student complaint cannot be resolved after exhausting the Inst itution’s appeal procedure, the student may file a complaint with the Arizona State Board for Private Post -Secondary Education. The student must contact the State Board for further details. The State Board address is: 1400 W. Washington, Room 260 Phoenix, AZ 85007. Phone: 602/542 -5709 Website: http://azppse.state.az.us SARA Grievance Process Grand Canyon University is a SARA participating institution.

The Arizona SARA Council has jurisdiction over Arizona SARA -approved institutions in relation to non -instructional complaints. Instructional complaints, such as grade grievances, are not reviewed by the Council and should not be submitted for Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 112 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. review. Distance education students who reside in SARA states (see list of SARA states at www.nc -sara.org ), may file an non - instructional complaint with the Arizona SARA council. However, non -instructional complaints may only be filed with SARA after student’s have first utilized GCU's appeals process and the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education’s complaint process. Non -instructional complaints may be s ubmitted to AZ -SARA via http://azsara.arizona.edu/complaint -process . Appeal Timelines Appeals for both academic and non -academic concerns must be filed no later than five weeks after grades are po sted for the course involving the appealed issue. Appeals received after this deadline will not be considered. If the student chooses to dispute the first appeal decision, the second appeal must be filed with the University within five weeks after the noti fication of the first appeal decision is issued. The University makes every effort to come to a decision and notify the student within 15 business days of receipt of the appeal. However, in some cases the investigative process may lengthen this timeframe. Appeal Communication Appeal decisions are communicated to the student through postal letter. Any questions regarding the appeal must be communicated to the assigned Student Services Counselor . T e x t b o o k s Some courses are digitally enabled where students are charged the Canyon Connect fee to access the eBook in their Learning Management System. Other courses that may require a print textbook will direct students to purchase the print copy at the campus bookstore. For questions on print textbooks, contact 1 - 877-866 -8917. G r a d i n g S y s t e m Grade points are assigned to specific grades according to the grading system and are used to compute a grade point average (GPA). Only those courses in which a letter grade (A through F) is earned are included in the calculation of the GPA. The semester credits of each course are multiplied by the grade points for the grade earned in each course. The sum of these products is divided by the number of semester credits in which a letter grade (A through F) is earned. The GPA that app ears on the GCU transcript is based only upon coursework completed at Grand Canyon University. Certain courses earn credit toward fulfilling academic requirements but are not included in the computation of the GPA. These courses are denoted by a grade of C R or S. A grade of U earns no credit. A degree will never post prior to the final course end date. Please note that course assignments are thoughtfully planned and allocated specific relative values to demonstrate the achievement of student learning outcom es. Consequently, the University does not permit the rounding of assignment or course grades or the issuing of extra -credit points. For example, 92.99 is an A - on the Undergraduate Grading Scale. Undergraduate GPA Undergraduate students must earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0 to meet the minimum GPA graduation requirement. Undergraduate students must earn a grade of C in courses in their majors and minors. To review all graduation requirements, please visit the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements section. Undergraduate Grading Scale The 100 -point grading scale is the standard for all GCU undergraduate courses, although point scales may differ by college or program. Previous grading scales are presented on the University’s official transcript. The grade or symbol, point equivalent (scale), the GPA value of the course letter grade, and the interpretation of the level of performance are as follows: Letter Grade GPA Value Point Scale Interpretation of Level of Performance COE, COFAP, CONHCP (Non - Nursing) , COT, CHSS, CSET , CCOB CONHCP (Nursing) A 4.0 93-100 95-100 Superior; outstanding scholarship A- 3.7 90-92 92-94 B+ 3.3 87-89 90-91 Above average; good work B 3.0 83-86 87-89 Average standard performance B- 2.7 80-82 84-86 C+ 2.3 77-79 80-83 C 2.0 70-76 76-79 Average standard performance D 1.0 60-69 72-75 Below standard F 0.0 <60 <72 Failure I NA NA NA Course work is Incomplete W NA NA NA Authorized withdrawal; No Credit MW NA NA NA Mandatory Withdrawal AW NA NA NA Academic Withdrawal DW NA NA NA Deployment Withdrawal CR NA NA NA Campus Only:

Credit given, but No Grade or GPA Value S NA NA NA Campus Only:

Satisfactory Completion of Non -Credit Course Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 113 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Letter Grade GPA Value Point Scale Interpretation of Level of Performance COE, COFAP, CONHCP (Non - Nursing) , COT, CHSS, CSET , CCOB CONHCP (Nursing) U NA NA NA Campus Only: Additional work needed to meet requirements in non -credit or non -grade course NR NA NA NA Grade status not reported by instructor IP NA NA NA Course currently in progress Graduate GPA Graduate students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for graduation. Graduate students must earn a grade of C or better in all of their courses. Graduate Grading Scale The 100 -point grading scale is the standard for all GCU graduate courses, although point scales may differ by college or program.

In graduate courses, students will be evaluated by the grading scale shown below. Previous grading scales are presented on the University’s official transcript. If a graduate student earns a grade of F, he or she will be required to repeat the course and bri ng up the grade in order to continue in the program. The grade or symbol, point equivalent (scale), the GPA value of the course letter grade, and the interpretation of the level of performance are as follows: Letter Grad e GPA Value Point Scale Interpretati on of Level of Performance COE, COFAP, CONHCP (Non - Nursing), COT, CHSS, CSET, CCOB CDS, CONHCP (Nursing) A 4.0 93-100 97-100 Superior; outstanding scholarship A- 3.7 90-92 93-96 B+ 3.3 87-89 89-92 Above average; good work B 3.0 83-86 85-88 Average standard performance Letter Grad e GPA Value Point Scale Interpretati on of Level of Performance COE, COFAP, CONHCP (Non - Nursing), COT, CHSS, CSET, CCOB CDS, CONHCP (Nursing) B- 2.7 80-82 81-84 C+ 2.3 77-79 78-80 Below Standard C 2.0 70-76 76-77 F 0.0 <70 <76 Failure I NA NA NA Course work is incomplete W NA NA NA Authorized withdrawal; no credit CR NA NA NA Campus Only:

Credit given, but no grade or GPA value S NA NA NA Campus Only:

Satisfactory completion of non -credit course U NA NA NA Campus Only: Additional work needed to meet requirements in non -credit or non -grade course MW NA NA NA Mandatory Withdrawal AW NA NA NA Academic Withdrawal DW NA NA NA Deployment Withdrawal NR NA NA NA Grade status not reported by instructor IP NA NA NA Course currently in progress Incomplete Grades Students become eligible to request an incomplete grade if the following requirements have been met during the last week of the course: • They are experiencing a physical and/or extreme circumstance that prevent them from completing the assignments by the scheduled end of the course; • They are passing the co urse at the last week of the class; • They have no outstanding Incompletes; and Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 114 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Their course fees and tuition are paid in full. • Incompletes are not intended for students who have fallen behind in their studies and request an extension past the last day of cl ass solely to submit materials. • Even if the student is eligible for an Incomplete, the decision to grant the Incomplete contract lies solely with the instructor.

If the instructor grants an incomplete, the following must happen: • By the end of the course, t he instructor and the student must complete the Incomplete Contract Form , which is created by the instructor and lists all eligible assignments to be completed by the student and the deadline date(s). • When submitting final grades for the course, the instru ctor must enter a grade of “I” and send a copy of the Incomplete Contract Form to the Office of Academic Records. • The student must submit all assignments within three weeks of the last day of the course. • Within four weeks of the last day of the course, the instructor must submit a final grade for the student, or the grade of I will be changed to a failing grade. Neither the incomplete nor the failing grade may be changed to a W grade. A student with more than one outstanding Incomplete may not register for any additional courses until the requirements for all outstanding Incompletes have been fulfilled. Auditing Courses Students are not permitted to audit Grand Canyon University courses. Repeat Policy When a course has been repeated, the credit used in computing the grade point average is the grade and credit hours earned the last time the repeated course was taken. Students who maximize the number of attempts for repeating a required course may not be able to complete their program. Repeating Non -Passin g Courses A grade of D or lower earned at Grand Canyon University may be replaced in an undergraduate student’s GPA when the identical course or course equivalent is retaken. Undergraduate students must repeat any program -specific Prerequisite courses comp leted in which a grade of less than C was earned. A grade of C or lower earned at Grand Canyon University may be removed from a graduate student’s GPA under the same conditions and with the same results as stated above. Students may attempt the same course up to three times. Attempts include any course with an issued grade, including withdrawn courses. All attempted courses will be documented on the official transcript, but the repeat grade will be the grade of record regardless if it is higher or lower on the grading scale. A course in a Program of Study may not be repeated once the degree has been awarded. The student should note that graduate schools or other institutions may calculate grades in an alternate fashion. This policy does not apply to special topics and independent study courses, which may consist of varying content depending on the timeframe it was offered. For Nursing Pre -Licensure pre -requisite retake policy, please see Baccalaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure) section of the University Policy Handbook. Repeating Passing Courses Undergraduate students have the option to repeat any undergraduate general education course where a non -failing grade was earned. The grade earned at G rand Canyon University may be replaced in an undergraduate student’s GPA when the identical general education course or equivalent course is retaken.

Students have one attempt to retake the same non -failing general education course. This option can only be used for a total of two non -failing general education courses throughout their academic career at Grand Canyon University. All attempts will need approval by submitting a formal University Appeal through an Student Services Counselor . Students may be fina ncially responsible for the tuition of the course. All attempted courses will be documented on the official transcript, but the repeat grade will be the grade of record regardless if it is higher or lower on the grading scale. A course in a Program of Stud y may not be repeated once the degree has been awarded. The student should note that graduate schools or other institutions may calculate grades in an alternate fashion. This policy does not apply to special topics and independent study courses, which may consist of varying content depending on the timeframe it was offered. For Nursing Pre -Licensure pre -requisite retake policy, please see Baccalaureate Programmatic Progression Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure) section of th e University Policy Handbook. Grade Changes A final grade may be changed by the instructor of the course within five weeks of the last day of the course for the following reasons: • A miscalculation or error in grading has been detected by the instructor/st udent after final grades have been submitted. • A University investigation of a grade dispute appeal supports a change of grade or an instructor fails to submit a final grade to replace an Incomplete grade by the deadline. To change a student’s final grade, an instructor must complete and submit a Grade Change Form to the Office of Academic Records. A c a d e m i c H o n o r s Dean’s and President’s List GPAs for all undergraduate students’ completing 12 semester credits are calculated to determine eligibility for these honors. Students whose enrollment cumulative GPA is 3.5 or above qualify for the Dean’s List. Students whose enrollment cumulative GPA is 3.8 or above qualify for the President’s List.

Student's receiving the Dean's and President's honors will be notified by letter, at each 12 -credit review. S p e c i a l S t u d y C o u r s e s Certain course numbers have been reserved for special study courses that departments of the University wish to approve. This fall into four categories: independent study, practicum, internship, and student teaching. To register for a special study course, students must obtain and complete appropriate forms with their Student Services Counselor . Once approved by the college, these forms are submitted to the Office of Academic Records where they are r eviewed to determine student eligibility. A Special Study Request Form must be submitted no later than the last day of the regular registration period. Independent Study Independent Study courses may only be used when a student exhausted alternative course s, especially in the case of degree Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 115 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. completion. Independent study courses are restricted to a case - by-case need that must be approved by the instructor, College Dean, and the Provost. A syllabus must be included. Practicum A practicum is a supervised pract ical experience in the student’s major area of interest. Between 45 and 60 hours of practical experience equates to one University credit. Arrangements must be made between the agency, organization, or individual and the College Dean/designee to design and evaluate the student’s experience. Practicum is reserved for junior and senior students with at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA and approval is required from the College Dean and/or Department Chair or designee(s).

Practicum courses are restricted to the lock -step programs of study in the online modality. Guidelines for University Internship Grand Canyon University offers two types of internship opportunities: programmatic internships and non -clinical, elective internships. • Programmatic internships are encompassed within required courses in the students’ program of study and are administered by the College that houses the specific program. • Elective internships are administered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Some internships requi re a student to have a certain GPA and meet additional agency -specific requirements (eg. fingerprinting or background check, CPR certification, vaccinations, site - specific training etc.). Students must meet with a SSC to review their eligibility to part icipate in an elective internship and meet the following requirements: • Undergraduate Students may earn up to 12 elective credits and must have completed one semester at Grand Canyon University. • Graduate students can use internships to meet credit defici encies from transfer credit up to the total number of credits required in their program. • International students must obtain approval from the Designated School Official. • Elective internships cannot be clinical in nature, and the University will not sig n any document that indicates such. Students may request to have their current employer evaluated for consideration as an internship assignment. If current employer is selected, the internship opportunity must show evidence of new skills outside of cur rent position. All students, once selected, need to complete the Internship Registration packet in the student portal. Students must be registered in an Elective Internship Course ( i.e. UNV 401, UNV 410, UNV 430, UNV 601) within the add/drop period. St udents are required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of documented site -based work for each academic credit earned and participate in the online classroom. In no case will academic credit be granted for work completed prior to the start date of the intern ship course. Student Teaching Student teaching provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of knowledge and skills in a live classroom setting. College of Education requires full -time placement of student teachers for 15-16 weeks , depend ent upon student’s program of study, in classrooms associated with their major area(s) of interest under the direct supervision of a certified educator. During this time , student teachers will assume all teaching duties and responsibilities necessary for e ffective teaching of students, including assessing students, planning and teaching lessons, and evaluating students’ progress. Students must complete all associated student teaching paperwork and approvals, prior to commencing student teaching activities.

Students with missing approvals on forms needed may be removed from student teaching. Student teaching may only be repeated once. O f f i c i a l E n r o l l m e n t S t a t u s C h a n g e a n d W i t h d r a w a l The implications of discontinuing course registration differ greatly during v arious points. The academic and financial consequences of the specific types of enrollment status changes are outlined below. Change of Classification Traditional Undergraduate students who want to become a Nontraditional (Online) Undergraduate student, or vice versa, need to contact their Student Services Counselor for approval. The Student Services Counselor will assign a new Student Services Counselor to the student. Change of Start Date Graduate and undergraduate students who have not begun their initial start date at GCU may decide to change their start date by contacting their University Counselor . Students should be aware of the University Course Tuition Refund Policy , when considering changing their start date after the commencement and attendance in their first course. Course Drop When students seek to remain active in school, yet reduce the number of credi ts for which they are registered , the option to drop a course may be available. Students must contact their Student Services Counselor to process a course drop. Different course drop deadlines apply to courses of varying lengths. Students who drop a course prior to the allowable deadline will earn a grade of W for the course. If students discontinue their course enrollment beyond the allowable timelines, they will receive zeroes for all missing assignments, and will earn a final course grade of A through F that is commensurate with the accumulated total for all course work. Course Length Course Drop, W – Grade Deadline 1-2 Weeks Not permissible after course start 3-13 Weeks Prior to the last 2 weeks of the course 14-16 Weeks Prior to the last 4 weeks of the course Cohort and Residency Classrooms also have Class Presence requirements that are separate from this policy. See Class Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 116 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Presence: Cohort Classrooms and/or Class Presence Residency Classrooms for more information. Before dropping a course, student s are strongly advised to speak with their Student Services Counselor to understand the academic and financial ramifications associated with dropping a course.

The Course Tuition Refund Policy in the Financial Servi ces section of the University Policy Handbook outlines the refund schedule for dropped courses. Students who delay exercising the course -drop option until after the deadline retain financial responsibility. Students are responsible for all non -refundable charges. Add/Drop If students drop and add courses there may be additional tuition charges depending on the timing of the drop/add action, and the length of the instructional period of the course that is being dropped or added. Traditional Campus Student s All students may add courses after the semester has begun, but the scheduling may differ based on the length of the instructional period. • Students enrolled in 15 -week courses may add additional 15 - week courses to their schedule through the second week of th e semester. Students are responsible for any additional tuition charges that may be incurred as a result of adding credits based on the change. A student who is enrolled in 15 -week courses, who desires to drop a 15 -week course after the second week of the semester (outside the refund period) and add another course that has not yet started will be responsible for tuition charges if the number of registered credits, including the dropped course, exceeds 18. • Students enrolled in 7 -week and 8 -week may add addit ional courses in their current 15 -week semester only if the course has not yet begun, they have been actively enrolled from the beginning of the semester, and are responsible for any additional tuition charges based on the change. • Students who unregister from a course may be eligible for a portion of their refund based on total registered credits remaining. Before dropping a course, students are strongly advised to speak with their Student Services Counselor to understand the academic and financial ramific ations associated with dropping a course. The Course Tuition Refund Policy in the Financial Services section of the University Policy Handbook outlines the refund schedule for dropped courses. Registration Discontin uance Students who choose to drop from courses after they have already begun participation in the courses must request to discontinue by contacting their Student Services Counselor . Students will be dropped from all current and future scheduled courses and will be considered inactive for the period discussed with their Student Services Counselor . Although the discontinuation of registration places students in an inactive status for the requested time, students retain their admitted status within the Univers ity and should remain in contact with a Student Services Counselor . If the student is out of attendance for more than 180 days, the student will have to enroll in a program in the current Academic Catalog. Students are still subject to the Course Tuition Refund Policy and the Course Drop Policy . Students are strongly advised to speak with their Student Services Counselor to understand the academic and financial ramifications associated with dropping a course. U n i v e r s i t y O f f i c i a l W i t h d r a w a l In the event that students choose to discontinue their enrollment at GCU, they must officially withdraw from the University.

Students in this situation lose all of the rights and privileges associated with being GCU students, including maintaining enrollment in their Program of Study (POS). To officially withdraw from the University, students must submit a University Official Withdrawal Form to the Office of Academic Records via the GCU Student Portal. When submitting the University Official Withdrawal Form, students will be asked to identify the reason for withdrawing from the University. If students notify their Student Services Counsel or of their intent to withdraw from the University but do not complete the Official Withdrawal form, Student Services Counselor s will notify the Office of Academic Records of the Official Withdrawal. Students may also be withdrawn from the University throu gh the Unofficial Withdrawal policy. Students are still subject to the Course Tuition Refund Policy and the grading policy listed above in Course Drop Policy . Before withdrawing from the University, students are strongly advised to speak with a Student Services Counselor to understand the academic and financial ramifications associated with dropping a course. All Financial Aid students are required to complete Exit Counseling for any f ederal loans borrowed while in attendance at Grand Canyon University. This is in accordance with the Department of Education requirements and students should contact their Student Services Counselor for further information on how to complete the Exit Couns eling. Officially withdrawn students must reapply for admission to the University if they decide to return, and enroll in the most current POS. Semester Official Withdrawal Traditional Campus Student s Traditional campus students, who choose to discontinue their enrollment at GCU for the current semester enrolled, must complete a Semester Official Withdrawal Form, which can be obtained through their Student Services Counselor . Students are subject to the Course Tuitio n Refund Policy and the grading policy listed above in Course Drop Policy . Military Deployment In support of U.S. military students, the University offers special circumstance withdrawals for students who find themselves depl oyed without computer access or experience other circumstances that will make it impossible to complete coursework within the prescribed time frame due to temporary assignments when accompanied with official documentation.

Active Duty, Reservists, and Nati onal Guard students that are currently enrolled in a degree program will be placed on a deployed status for the duration of deployment. Students will receive a tuition credit to their GCU account for the course(s) from which the University withdraws the st udent. A DW grade (Deployment Withdrawal) will appear on the student transcript for each class the University approves for withdraw with the expectation that students will re -take the affected courses upon re-entrance. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 117 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Students seeking this option must sub mit a completed GCU Deployment Form prior to deployment to be eligible, including submission of official military deployment orders to their Student Services Counselor . It is also the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of the situation. The student assumes responsibility of a course if they post into the classroom after the deployment date indicated on the soldier’s Orders. Students out of attendance for greater than 14 days may have a recalculation of financial aid completed, which may resul t in a balance on the student’s account (if student is using Title IV).

Grand Canyon University will defer collections of tuition and fees while in a deployed status. Eligibility: • The student must have been attending the course and completing the assignmen ts up to the point of the deployment request. • The student's circumstances must involve a military commitment. • Students who determine their need for a deployment withdrawal must submit the GCU Deployment form prior to any scheduled departure date. • Students must submit official documentation to confirm deployment and/or circumstance (official orders, letter from Commander, etc.). • Students using Financial Aid must also complete a Deferment Form. • Official documentation submitted by the student must confirm that the dates of the deployment and/or special circumstance coincide with the time frame of the course. Temporary Duty or No -Notice deployment will be assessed on a case -by-case basis and must have a letter from the Commander of the soldiers unit attached wit h the Deployment Orders. Unofficial University Withdrawal There are two types of unofficial university withdrawals. The first is administrative withdrawal and the second is the 14 -day rule. Administrative Withdrawal The University reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student for the following reasons: • Students who do not attend any of their registered classes within the first week of the course may be administratively withdrawn from all classes, current and future . • Students who have not retu rned to the University in 6 months and have not provided any notification of their absence Students withdrawn through the provisions below are processed separately from the Code of Conduct Procedures. • Students deemed ineligible for admission as a result of the Internal Review process. • Failing to comply with the Internal Review process 14 -day Rule An unofficial withdrawal occurs when a student has stopped attending courses for a period of 14 consecutive days or more but has not communicated a desire to offic ially withdraw from the University. S t u d e n t R e c o r d s Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Grand Canyon University annually informs students of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Office of Academic Records. These rights are as follows: • The right to inspect and rev iew educational records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.

Students should submit written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect to the Office of Academic Records. The University will make arrangement s for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. • The right to request an amendment of education records that the student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Students may ask the University to amend a record th at they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the Office of Academic Records and clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the University decides not to amend the record as requested by the student, the University will notify the student of the decision and advise the student of his or her right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.

Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing. • The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information contained in the student's education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception th at permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (includ ing law enforcement, personnel, and health staff); a person or company with whom the University has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees ; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or appeal committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her prof essional responsibility. Upon request, the University discloses education records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning a lleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC, 20202 -5920 Grand C anyon University has designated certain information in the education records as directory information for the purposes of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Students are required to complete a Student Information Release Form (SIRF) , su bmitted to the Office of Academic Records, to Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 118 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. control release of such information with respect to student records. The SIRF information is sent out to students annually. It is the responsibility of students to notify the Office of Academic Records if they would like to make any changes to their SIRF information. Although GCU recognizes some information as directory, GCU's practice is not to release most d irectory components unless the University determines a need to do so (for example, police request). Some directory information will be released when it comes to athletes, or other student activities, such as theatre productions, regardless if a student opts out. Students wishing to opt out of ALL directory information disclosure must send their request to th e following email address: [email protected] . If choosing to opt out students must provide their student ID, and or, reply from their GCU email address. • Student name • Address • Personal email address • Phone number • Date and place of birth • Hometown • Degrees and awards received and dates • Dates of attendance (current and past) • Full or part -time enrollment status • Participation in officially recognized activities or sports • Weight and height of members of athletic te ams • Most recently attended educational institution • Major field of study • Academic levels • Photographs European Union – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The GDPR is a privacy regulation that provides certain rights and protections to EU natural perso ns surrounding their personal data and how we as an organization process that personal data. These rights apply to you only if you are an EU natural person. We consider the processing of your EU Personal Data in connection with your student application pro cess to be necessary for us to take steps with a view to creating a contractual relationship with you. GCU may use your personal data to respond to your questions, provide you specific courses, services, projects, programs and/or services you select to sat isfy our contractual obligations to you. You have the right: to ask us for access to, rectification or erasure of your information; to restrict processing (pending correction or deletion); to object to communications or direct marketing; and to ask for the transfer of your information electronically to a third party (data portability). Some of these rights are not automatic, and we reserve the right to discuss with you why we might not comply with a request from you to exercise them. If you wish to exercise any of your rights regarding your EU Personal Data, please email [email protected].

You may also file a complaint concerning your EU Personal Data Processing with the applicable EU Supervisory Authority Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPA A) The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) provides federal protections for personal health information and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information. At the same time, it permits the disclosure of personal health information needed for patient care and other important purposes. The rule specifies a series of administrative, physical and technical safeguards for covered entities to use to assure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of elect ronic protected heath information. Student Services Departments using health records to make decisions in regard to a student’s education program will safeguard these records according to FERPA provisions. S t u d e n t A c c e s s Mobility Individuals who reside upo n and/or visit the GCU campus are responsible for their own mobility. If assistance is needed, a golf cart ride may be available based on a disability issue; however, arrangements need to be made at least 48 hours prior to the visit and are offered as a co urtesy service only. Rides are based on availability of campus resources. For disability accommodations, please contact 602 -639 -6342. Recreational Transportation To maintain the integrity of the classroom and promote a safe environment, items used for recr eational transportation will not be permitted indoors. Storage racks are available outside classroom buildings for personal use, but individuals are responsible for securing their items properly. The University is not responsible for the loss, theft or dam age of a device. Recreational transportation items include, but are not limited to:

skateboards, inline skates , kickstand scooters , and bicycles. Student Disability Services Grand Canyon University (GCU) seeks to serve all of its students equally. This plan is established in order to provide all students with equal access to GCU’s programs, systems and facilities. In order to receive accommodations through the University, students are required to complete the Accommodation Request Form and provide suppor ting documen tation to Student Disability Services . To allow the University sufficient time for processing, requests should be submitted no later than two (2) weeks (10 working days) prior to the start of the course. All approved accommodation requests turn ed in after the course has begun will be in place as of the date the form and documentation was received by Student Disability Services . Accommodations will not be retroactive. Processing of accommodations begins after both the request form and the appropr iate documentation information is received. Students are required to complete a new accommodation request form annually based on their original approval date.

Documentation for permanent disabilities will remain on file with Student Disability Services . St udents that are approved for Temporary services will be asked to provide additional documentation to extend services. (Please see Temporary Accommodations Policy for more information). Students are required to notify Student Disability Services of any sche dule changes that may occur during their program of study, in order to ensure that their accommodations are applied or adjusted accordingly. Students that withdraw from the University or have been suspended will need to contact Student Disability Services upon their return in order to re -establish their accommodations. Please note that the University cannot provide accommodations that are not requested. Steps to Accommodations: 1. Complete the Accommodation Request Form 2. Supporting documentation is required for all students requesting accommodations through Student Disability Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 119 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Services . The documentation must be from a medical provider (such as a docto r, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.) or from testing services (such as Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and other tests). The documentation should be on letterhead from the provider or service company. The documentation is kept on file in Student Disabili ty Services for verification purposes. 3. Turn in a copy of the above items via one of the options listed below: 4. Fax - 602.589.2652 (All documents must contain the student's name and be addressed: Attn: Disabilities Coordinator) 5. Email - [email protected] please put the students name in the subject line of the email (last, first) 6. Hand Delivery - Take requests to the Kaibab building through the Ground Advisement Team and as k for Student Disability Services . The student is required to provide documentation that demonstrates credible assurance of a disability issue. The documentation should directly support the student’s request for accommodations. The documentation must be from a medical provider (such as a do ctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.) or from testing services (such as Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale and other tests). The documentation must state the specific disability and show cause for why a student's disability significantly limits their abil ity to complete their educational goals at GCU. The documentation should include a summary of the student's functional limitations in order for the University to determine the appropriate accommodations. The documentation is kept on file in Student Disabil ity Services for verification purposes. The documentation should be typed with the appropriate official signature and contact information for the associated facility for verification purposes (on official letterhead is preferred). We do NOT accept document ation that is handwritten or submitted on a prescription note. These documents are scanned into a protected part of your permanent record and therefore, must be legible and clear. Documentation can be submitted to Student Disability Services either by fax to 602 -589 -2652, by email to [email protected] or they can be hand delivered to Student Disability Services at the Main Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. Once documentation is received it will be reviewed. I f the documentation provided does not meet the University's requirements it will not be accepted as the official documentation. Students will receive notice and will be asked to provide alternative supporting documentation. The documentation is kept on fil e in Student Disability Services for verification purposes. Students requesting additional accommodations after their initial approval may be asked to provide additional documentation. Temporary Accommodation Policy GCU understands that circumstances out o f a student’s control may occur while attending classes at the University. Temporary accommodations may be granted to students who experience an unexpected or unavoidable major medical issue such as major surgery, hospitalization, or pregnancy. Temporary accommodations may be put in place until the end of a student’s current course. Depending on the supporting documentation provided, an accommodation can be extended to six months. For consideration, to receive temporary accommodations through the Univers ity, students will utilize the Steps to Accommodations process as outlined in the University Policy Handbook. The first step is to submit an Accommodation Request Form, and the second step is to provide supporting documentation. It is important to review the documentation criteria for guidance regarding what documentation to provide. Documentation is required for all students requesting accommodations through the University. It is important to note that the University cannot provide accommodations that are not requested. Additionally, in general, accommodations cannot be applied retroactively. Service Animals and Assistive Animals Policy For the purpose of this policy, the term “accommodation animal” refers to “service animals,” “emotional support animal”, “assistive animals” and “necessary assistance animals” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act, and other applicable laws. Any resident student wanting an accommodation animal to live in Grand Canyon University Housing must comp lete the Steps to Accommodations process. Their request needs to include an explanation of the disability -related need for the animal, the types of tasks, if any; the animal is trained to perform, as well as a description of the animal, including type and the animal’s name. Students who obtain approval to have an accommodation animal in University housing will be required to sign and abide by the Resident Responsibilities. Grand Canyon University will accept, consider and make best efforts to fulfill the re quest for reasonable accommodations in University housing at any time. However, if the accommodation request is made after July 1st (for Fall semester) or after December 1st (for Spring semester), GCU cannot guarantee that they will be able to meet the ind ividual’s housing accommodation needs during the scheduled term of occupancy. The University limits this accommodation to one animal per dwelling unit in order to ensure the safety of the animals that reside on the GCU campus. With the exception of a train ed service dog, the animal should not be in residence unless/until the request is approved. Please note that the approval of a request is animal -specific and is not transferable to another or different animal. Service Animal: Per the ADA 2010 Revised Requi rements, service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. If the animal is a trained service dog trained to perform service tasks, then the student’s Request for Accommodations mus t answer two questions: (1) Is this a service animal that is required because of a disability? (2) What work or tasks has the animal been trained to perform? If the resident’s disability is not readily apparent, appropriate medical documentation verifyin g the student’s disability will be required. Therapy/Emotional Support Animals: If the animal is not a dog, or the animal (even if a dog) is not trained to perform service tasks but is an emotional support animal, then the student needs to request a Housin g Accommodation for the assistive animal through the Student Disability Services office. In this case, the student’s Request must answer these two questions: (1) Does the student (asking to live with the animal) have a disability — i.e., a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities? (2) Does the resident making the request have a disability -related need for an ass istance animal? Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 120 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. When the disability and/or disability -related need for the animal are not readily apparent, the student will be required to also provide supporting documentation in the form of a letter from a treating physician, licensed mental health prof essional (specialist), or DSP Specialist documenting the disability and/or disability -related need for the animal, and outlining the following: a) Verification of the disability the animal is supporting, and b) How the animal serves as an accommodation for the verified disability, and c) How the need for the animal relates to the ability of the student to use and enjoy the living arrangements available through the University, and d) The letter is subject to the Documentation Criteria as outlined in the Step s to Accommodations. Please note that Therapy/Emotional Support animals are restricted to the residence area where the student resides only.

They cannot go to class or to other communal areas of the University including the Library, the Arena, sports field s, the Rec Center, Thunder Alley, Classroom buildings, Pool area, etc Emotional Support Animals can accompany their owner at eateries with outdoor seating, but pursuant to FDA Food Code: 6 - 501.115, they may not be seated inside, or go inside of eateries on campus . Emotional Support Animals may not be left overnight in University Housing to be cared for by an individual other than the owner. If the Owner is going to be absent from their assigned dwelling overnight or for an extended period of days , it is th e sole responsibility of the Owner to make off campus arrangements for the animal or to take the animal with them.

GCU staff, and fellow students shall not be required to provide care or food for any Emotional Support Animal. Denied Requests: Requests for an assistive animal as a disability -related accommodation may be denied if granting the request would constitute an undue financial or administrative burden, or would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing option. In addition, animal accommodation r equests may be denied if: (1) the specific assistance animal in question poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation, or 2) the specific assistance animal in question wo uld cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation.

Breed, size, and weight limitations are not applicable to an assistance animal. Guidelines for Approved Assistive Anim als Living on the Grand Canyon University Campus The following guidelines apply to all approved disability -related accommodation animals and their students who live in GCU Housing. Animal Behavior 1. An Exception to the Residential Pet Policy is granted for accommodation animals provided that their behavior, noise, odor and waste do not exceed reasonable standards and that these factors do not create unreasonable disruptions for students, faculty or staff. 2. Dangerous, poisonous, and/or illegal animals are not p ermitted. 3. The approved accommodation animal must be contained within the private residential area (room, suite, apartment, or enclosed balcony) at all times. If the Owner is going to be absent from their assigned dwelling for an extended period of time, it is the sole responsibility of the Owner to ensure the animal is secured (kenneled, caged or crated). When being transported outside the private residential area, the animal must be in a carrier or controlled by leash or harness at all times (City of Phoen ix Code 8 -14). 4. In accordance with behavior expectations, assistive animals must remain on the ground (have 4 paws on the floor) or be carried by their owner, unless completing specific tasks to aid handler. Animal Health and Well -Being 1. Accommodation animals must have all veterinarian - recommended vaccinations to maintain the animal’s health and prevent contagious diseases. Documentation of appropriate vaccinations are due at the time the Request. Grand Canyon University reserves the right to request up dated vaccination verification during the animal’s residency. All animals must have a clean bill of health from a qualified veterinarian professional in order to live in GCU Housing. 2. Animals that live on GCU’s campus fall under the licensure and health requirements for Maricopa County. Proof of compliance with those rules and regulations is part of the documentation required for approval of an assistive animal.

Please visit the following link for more information:

http://www.maricopa.gov/pets/ 3. All acc ommodation animals that reside on the GCU campus are required to have the appropriate GCU issued identification cards. Service Dogs that accompany non -residential students to class or other GCU events are welcomed to obtain a GCU issued identification card as well, but are not required to do so. Animal Cleanliness Residents are responsible for properly containing and disposing of all animal waste, including but not limited to: 1. Indoor animal waste, such as cat litter, must be placed in a sturdy plastic bag and tied securely before being disposed of in outside trash dumpsters. Litter boxes should be placed on mats so that feces and urine are not tracked onto carpeted surfaces.

Ani mals are required to be housebroken. 2. Outdoor service animal waste, such as dog feces, must be immediately retrieved by resident, placed in a plastic bag and securely tied before being disposed of in outside trash dumpsters. 3. With respect to common areas, th e University reserves the right to designate specific sites indoors/outdoo rs for elimination of animal waste and to prohibit (even if there is immediate clean up afterwards) animal waste in any other common area. The University utilizes a third party vendo r for identification of improperly disposed of animal waste. (Please see DNA Registry Disclosure for additional details.) Removal of Assistance Animal Grand Canyon University may require the individual to remove the animal from University Housing if: 1. The a nimal or owner violates the standards for behavior and cleanliness as outlined in this policy and in the Resident Responsibilities. 2. The animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others or causes substantial property damage to University prope rty or the property of others. 3. The animal or its presence creates an unmanageable disturbance or interference with the University community. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 121 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 4. The animal does not have official approval from the Student Disability Services office to be in University Housin g or on the University campus. Removal of an animal from University property will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Denied Requests Requests for an assistive animal as a disability -related accommodation may be denied if granting the request would const itute an undue financial or administrative burden, or would fundamentally alter the nature of the housing option. In addition, animal accommodation requests may be denied if: 1. The specific assistance animal in question poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another reasonable accommodation, or 2. The specific assistance animal in question would cause substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by another rea sonable accommodation. Breed, size, and weight limitations are not applicable to an assistance animal, or 3. If the individual is unwilling to accept an alternative housing placement option offered based on availability or if there are not available housing o ptions to meet the accommodation request. Grand Canyon University will review each Emotional Support Animal request on a case by case basis. The University may also consider if the animal’s presence would force another individual from individual housing ( e.g. severe allergies, fear of the animal). Unapproved Animals Having any animal on the GCU Campus prior to official approval may result in immediate removal of the animal from Campus property, until official approval, and may be subject to: 1. Community Serv ice Hours 2. Monetary fines 3. Code of Conduct referral Grievance Process Students may submit a request for their denial to be reviewed through Student Disability Services, who then present the request to the 504 Coordinator. The 504 Coordinator will review the student’s request as well as their documentation before rendering a determination within 10 business days. If the student is dissatisfied with the determination made by the 504 Coordinator, (s)he can appeal the determination to the Provost of Grand Canyon University. To file a second appeal, the student will contact the Student Disabilities Office, which will forward the appeal to the University Provost, and which will advise the student of the Provost’s decision. The Provost’s decision will stand as the fi nal decision of the University. Resident Responsibilities 1. The student is responsible for assuring that the accommodation animal does not interfere with the routine activities of their fellow resident students or cause unreasonable difficulties for student, faculty or staff. Residential community living requires respect for the needs of residents with allergies and those who may fear animals. 2. The student is financially responsible for all consequences caused by the actions of the accommodation animal, includ ing bodily injury or property damage which may necessitate replacement or repair of damaged furniture, carpet, drapes, or wall covering, etc. If an accommodation animal causes substantial physical damage to the property of others that cannot be reduced or eliminated by reasonable accommodation, the animal may be excluded from living in the residence. 3. The University shall have the right to bill the student’s account for unmet obligations arising for damage caused by an accommodation animal.). 4. The student's p lace of residence may be inspected for fleas, ticks or other pests once per semester or as needed. If fleas, ticks or other pests are detected through inspection, the residence will be treated using approved fumigation methods by a university -approved pest control service. 5. The student must notify Student Disability Services in writing if the accommodation animal is no longer needed as an accommodation or is no longer in residence within 48 hours. 6. Even if the student previously obtained permission for an acc ommodation animal, the student must file a new request for accommodations if s/he wishes to bring in a new/different accommodation animal in substitution of the previous accommodation animal. 7. The University has the ability to relocate resident and accommod ation animal as necessary provided the new site is consistent with the terms of the current contractual agreement. 8. Student Disability Services and Housing may preplace students during the housing selection process in order to assure their accommodation for an approved animal. All roommates or suitemates of the student must sign an agreement allowing the accommodation animal to be in residence with them. In the event that one or more roommates or suitemates do not approve, either the student and pet or the non-approving roommates or suitemates, as determined by the Student Disability Services and Housing, may be moved to a more suitable location. 9. Student agrees to continue to abide by all other residential policies. An exception to a policy that otherwise pro hibits having an animal does not constitute an exception to any other policy. 10. Any violation of the above rules will be reviewed through the University’s Code of Conduct and the resident will be afforded all rights of due process and appeal as outlined in that process. Resident students will be required to sign an acknowledgement of these guidelines with Student Disability Services. DNA Registry Disclosure As part of the University’s efforts to ensure responsible animal ownership and community standards for all students, the University utilizes a third party vendor. The third party vendor is a company that specializes in DNA registry for waste management. All dogs residing in University housing are required to complete the DNA registration upon their approval. In order to provide a DNA sample, the owner will be provided a DNA collection kit, which will be used to cheek swab the dog’s mouth in the SDS office with SDS staff present. The SDS Office will then provide the materials collected to the dog registration company. The registry will be kept by Student Disability Services and only used for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator of animal waste on GCU property that is not appropriately disposed of. Failure to provide a swipe sample may result in a referral to Code of Conduct for failure to comply with a reasonable University directive. The University pays for the registration, set up costs of the anima l in the vendor’s registration system, and testing of collected animal waste. Waste matching to any approved animals on campus will result in specific owners being subject to all Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 122 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. clean -up costs, a referral to Code of Conduct and a $200 fine for failure to properly dispose of waste on campus. Owners will be provided with the test result for any positive match. The University reserves the right to request Service Dogs that accompany commuter students or staff to campus to register their dogs if a waste probl em is identified in a nonresidential area of campus Section 504 Grievance Procedure It is the policy of Grand Canyon University not to discriminate on the basis of disability. Grand Canyon University has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing fo r prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794) of the U.S. Department of Education regulations implementing the Act. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on th e basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. The Law and Regulations may be examined in the office of Shanna Milonas, Section 504 Coordinator, 602 -639 - 9200, who has been designated to coordinate the efforts of Gr and Canyon University to comply with Section 504. Any participants, beneficiaries, applicants, or employees, including students, staff, faculty, and visitors who believes they have been subjected to discrimination on the basis of disability (or is unsatis fied with accommodations provided by Student Disability Services) may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for Grand Canyon University to retaliate against anyone who files a grievance or cooperates in the investigation of a grievan ce. The Section 504 Coordinator should be notified immediately if anyone associated with the grievance procedure is subjected to retaliation as a result of that person’s participation in the grievance process. The University has both informal and formal me chanisms in place to resolve concerns about disability discrimination, denial of access to services, accommodations required by law, or an auxiliary aid they believe they should have received (“disability - related issues”), such as: • Disagreements regarding a requested service, accommodation, modification of a University practice or requirement, or denial of a request • Inaccessibility of a program or activity • Violation of privacy in the context of a disability Informal Process GCU encourages students and campu s visitors with concerns about a disability -related issue to first discuss the matter with the Student Disability Services (SDS) Office, who will attempt to facilitate a resolution. The SDS Office can be reached at [email protected] or 602 -639 - 6342 . Employees and applicants for employment, on the other hand, are encouraged to first contact the HR Service Center regarding disability -related issues at [email protected] or 602 -639 -6549. If the SDS Office or HR is not successful in achieving a satisfactory res olution, within ten working days from the date the disability -related issue is raised, or the complaint is made against HR or the SDS Office, a formal grievance may be filed as described below. The purpose of the informal process is to make a good faith ef fort to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently; however, the individual may ask to implement the formal process at any time during the informal resolution or instead of the informal resolution. Formal Grievance A formal grievance must be filed with the SDS Executive Decision Board ( [email protected] ) within 21 working days of the date of the informal decision, if applicable, or within 30 calendar days of the occurrence of the disability -related issue. The grievance must be in writing and include the following: • The grievant’s name, address, email address and phone number • A full description of the situation • A description of the efforts which have been made to resolve the issue informally, if any • A statement of the requeste d remedy, e.g. requested accommodation If the grievance involves confidential medical information, the Board will maintain the confidentiality of that information and will not release that information without the student’s permission, except as allowed by law. The Board will review the grievance for timeliness and appropriateness under this grievance procedure and notify the grievant if the grievance has been accepted. If the complaint is against an identified individual, such as a student, faculty, or staf f member, the board will also provide notice of their receipt of the complaint to the named individual. The Board will select an investigator who will promptly initiate an investigation. The investigator will be an individual who is trained on disability o r civil rights issues. In undertaking the investigation, the investigator may interview, consult with and/or request a written response to the issues raised in the grievance from any individual the investigator believes to have relevant information, includ ing but not limited to faculty, staff, students, and visitors to Grand Canyon University. All parties will have an opportunity to provide the investigator with information or evidence that the party believes is relevant to his or her grievance. All parties involved will receive a fair and equitable process and be treated with care and respect. The investigator will respect the privacy of all parties , and the University will maintain confidentiality to the extent allowable by law. Generally, the investigation will be completed within thirty calendar days of the filing of the written complaint. At the request of the grievant, the Board will determine whether the formal grievance process can and should be expedited. In certain situations, circumstan ces may require the investigation to extend beyond 30 days, and the grievant will be notified in writing if such a situation arises. Findings and Notification Within five working days of the completion of the investigation, the investigator will make a rec ommendation to the Board regarding appropriate actions to be taken. The investigator will summarize the evidence that supports the recommendation, and the grievant will be advised in writing of the outcome of the investigation. The Board will make a determ ination regarding the complaint and, if appropriate, take prompt action to remedy the concerns raised by the grievant. If the grievance is against an identified individual, the board will also provide notice of their determination to the named individual. Appeal Within 30 calendar days of receiving the determination from the Board, the grievant or the party against whom the grievance is directed, if any, may appeal the determination. To appeal, the party must file a request for review with the Section 504 Coordinator, in either writing or verbally on a recorded phone Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 123 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. call. The request for appeal must be based on the grounds of improper procedure, or new evidence that was unavailable at the time of the investigation . The Section 504 Coordinator will provide a copy of his/her written decision to all parties within 30 calendar days of the filing of the appeal. The appeal decision of the Section 504 Coordinator will be the final determination of the University. The individual also may file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, at any time before, during or after the University’s 504 grievance process. Grand Canyon University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or any othe r classification protected by law in its programs and activities. S t u d e n t D r i v e r W a i v e r Students are required to acknowledge the statement below within the Student Driver Waiver document in their Student Portal. Students may participate in both mandatory a nd voluntary off -site events (including classes, internships, externships, clinicals, training, student teaching, volunteer work, school events, etc). Students driving in a personal motor vehicle will be personally responsible for their travel to and from off -site events. Students waive, release, and discharge any and all claims against GCU for damages for death, personal injury, or property damage to students or others that may arise as a result of operating a motor vehicle while traveling to and from any off -site events. U n i v e r s i t y T e c h n o l o g y R e q u i r e m e n t s Students and faculty participating in Online and Traditional Web - Enhanced courses must have access to the following minimum hardware and software. Some programs of study at Grand Canyon University requi re additional technology requirements, which can be found under the Programmatic Technology Requirements section . *We are working on optimizing our online learning system for mobile devices. Until this optimization is complete, some functions may not be fu lly available and system navigation may appear different on your mobile device than on your computer.

Some error messages may intermittently appear about your mobile browser not being supported . **Please note that most mobile devices, including tablets, sm art phones and PDA devices, as well as many eBook reader devices, do not support eBook (PDF) files with embedded digital right management (DRM) restrictions that require connecting to a live server for authentication . Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows 10 Processor Speed 800 MHz 32 or 64 bit (x86) processor , or equivalent/better CPU Memory 512 MB of RAM or more Internet Connection Cable Broadband or DSL Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Internet Browse r • Internet Explorer 11 or greater • Mozilla Firefox 45 or greater • Google Chrome 55 or greater • Edge 38 or greater Internet Browser Configuration • Pop -Up Blocking Disabled • JavaScript Enabled • Adobe Flash Player 23 or higher • AJAX Enabled Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0 or higher Hard Disk Space 500 MB Free Audio Card 24-bit or better A/V Built -in or external Webcam, Speakers, microphone. Software Please note that Microsoft Works is not a valid alternative • Microsoft Office Suite 2007 or higher (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Windows Media Player 12 or newer • Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 or newer • Adobe Flash, Current Version • An updated anti -virus software Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10. 6.4 or higher Processor Speed 800 MHz G4, or better CPU Memory 512 MB of RAM or more Internet Connection Cable Broadband or DSL Internet Browser • Apple Safari 9 or greater • Mozilla Firefox 45 or greater • Google Chrome 55 or greater Internet Browser Configuration • Pop -Up Blocking Disabled • JavaScript Enabled • Adobe Flash Player 23 or higher • AJAX Enabled Java Runtime Environment 1.6.0 or higher Hard Disk Space 500 MB Free Audio Card 24-bit or better A/V Built -in or external Webcam, Speakers, microphone. Software • Microsoft Office 2008 Suite • (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or newer • Adobe Flash, current version • An updated anti -virus software Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 124 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Computers and Software The Department of Information Technology Services provides computing services at GCU. Students have free access to computers on the GCU campus. The GCU Library is outfitted with new Chromeboxes offering Internet access. Each student has an individual login that includes secured space on a server for the storage of personal files. In addition to the library Chromeboxes , wireless access is available for students with laptops . Library Hours : https://library.gcu.edu/ Contact Information 1-800 -800 -9776 Location GCU Library, Student Union The Data Base (Computer Repair Bar) The Data Base offers free computer repair to current GCU students and faculty. Services available: Computer clean -ups, virus removal, software instal lation, limited hardware repair, and password resets for student/faculty portal and email . Hours of Operation Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday: 8:00am – 5:00PM Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm Contact Information (602) 639 -7700 [email protected] Location 2nd floor of Student Union GCU Accessibility Standards Grand Canyon University is committed to providing accessible we bsite content and functionality. “Accessible” means that regardless of any visual impairment, an individual is able to independently access and utilize GCU’s websites to obtain information and services offered by the University. It is GCU’s goal that all s tudents, faculty and staff are able to use the same web services with equivalent ease of use. In order to achieve this goal, GCU has adopted the following standards for new web development: 1. GCU websites will be designed and developed to be compatibl e with screen reader software. 2. All website functionality will be accessible through keyboard commands. 3. Site navigation will be arranged so that a user can progress logically from start to finish through the site content. 4. Web sites will be designed to permit scree n readers to skip repetitive navigation menus. 5. Frames will be titled with text to allow navigation and identification. 6. Data tables will include identified row and column headers. 7. Multimedia elements will have text alternatives provided. 8. Descriptive text elements will be included for all non -text elements of the page that relate to t he page content and functions. 9. Alt tags will be included for pages that contain images. 10. All videos will be closed -captioned and a descriptive text transcript will be made avail able for blind users. 11. All audio content will include transcripts. 12. All form controls must be labeled. 13. Elements that expand / collapse must be labeled to announ ce change to the screen reader. 14. If a timed response is required, the user must be alerted and give n a method to request more time. 15. All elements must be visible in high contrast mode (Windows). 16. Any information conveyed by color will also be available without the use of color. 17. All pages will be understandable without their associated style sheet. 18. All ele ments will be designed to avoid causing a screen flicker in the frequency range of 2Hz to 55Hz, inclusive. If a video is unable to meet these standards due to content, a warning label will be included. 19. GCU will use tools provided by W3C to scan new website s and attempt to resolve accessibility suggestions before the website is made available. In addition to the above standards, GCU offers Technical Support for individuals to work in a one -on-one basis to assist with navigation of a GCU website. Individuals requiring assistance can contact Technical Support or Student Disability Services for assistance. P r o g r a m m a t i c T e c h n o l o g y R e q u i r e m e n t s Students and faculty participating in the programs below must have access to the following minimum computer hardware and software. Colangelo College of Business Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Analytics, Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Applied Business Information Systems, Master o f Science in Business Analytics In addition to the University Technology Requirements for general education course software requirements, students must have access to the following computer hardware and software minimum requirements : Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 7 or better CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min. 2.8GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Drive Storage 512GB HD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals USB 3.0, HDMI Software (Free) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for students (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Visual Studio via Microsoft Imagine (Instructor will advise students the version required) • Don Ho Notepad++ editor Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 125 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Soft ware (Additional Charge) Service Plan (optional) 3-4 years including accidental damage (recommended) Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System Latest OS X CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Drive Storage 512GB SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals Adaptor cables for USB 3.0 and HDMI Software (Free) • Microsoft Windows 10 through Parallels (via Microsoft Imagine) or Bootcamp • Visual Studio via Microsoft Imagine (Instructor will advise students the version required) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for students (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Bare Bones TextWrangler editor Service Plan (optional) 3-4 years including a ccidental damage (recommended) College of Fine Arts and Production Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations with an Emphasis in Advertising Design Advertising and Public Relations with an Emphasis in Advertising Design majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: All Students Software • Subscription to Adobe Creative cloud - Paid monthly by student • Microsoft Office (free to students) Peripherals • Mouse • Graphics Tablet (Wacom Intuos, size choice is up to the student) (optional) Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Extreme with 6 cores 2.6 GHz RAM memory 16GB Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Hard Drive Storage 512GB SSD for back ups Screen 16” Ultra HD resolution WLED, contrast 600:1 (for games 1000:1 recommended) Built -in AV Built -in AV Service Plan (optional insurance available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10.10 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Quad -core 2. 2 GHz RAM memory 16GB Hard Drive Storage 512GB for back ups Screen 15” Retina Display Built -in AV Webcam, Speakers Service Plan (optional insurance available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer) 3-4 years including accidental damage Bachelor of Arts in Digital Film (Nontraditional Only) Digital Film majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: All Students Software – Screenwriting Students • Final Draft • Movie Magic Screenwriting • Celtix - Free • Microsoft Word Screenwriting template - Free Software - Production • Final Cut Pro X or 7 • Subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud, paid monthly by the student, to include Adobe Premier. • Adobe Premiere • Avid • IMovie, Edit Movie, Windows Movie Maker – Free Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 126 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. All Students Camera & Tripod All Digital Film Majors are required to have a camera and a tripod. The camera must be able to manually adjust the aperture, shutter speed, frame rate, white balance, and ISO/Gain. Two models we recom mend are listed here. Only one 18 -55 lens is required. DSLR cameras that take video are recommended as well as Prosumer level video camera like (Canon C100, Sony FS100, or Blackmagic Cinema Camera). Lighting Lighting needs are practical lamps and foam core bounce cards. Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Extreme with 6 cores 2.6 GHz RAM memory 16GB or 8GB with capability to expand later to 32GB (2Ghz speed) Hard Drive Storage 1TB SSD or 512GB SSD upgradable later to 1TB Screen 16” Ultra HD resolution WLED, contrast 600:1 (for games 1000:1 recommended) Wireless Wi -Fi___33, Bluetooth Networking Firewire, USB3.0, HDMI Service Plan (optional insurance available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10.9 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Quad -core 2.6 GHz RAM memory 16GB or 8 GB with capability to expand later to 32GB (2Ghz speed) Hard Drive Storage 1TB SSD or 512GB SSD upgradable later to 1TB Screen 15” Retina Display Wireless Wi -Fi___33, Bluetooth Networking Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, HDMI Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Bachelor of Arts in Digital Design Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Graphic Design All Digital Design majors with an emphasis in Web Design or Animation and Advertising and Graphic Design majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: All Students Software – Web Design students • Subscr iption to Adobe Creative cloud - Paid monthly by student • Web Hosting and domain registration, paid for by the stud ent. (Instructions given in DDN -300) • XCode - PhoneGap - both paid for by student • Audacity audio editor – Free • MAMP – Free • GameS alad – Free • Sublime Text • JQuery & JQuery Mobile • Wordpress • Joomla • Drupal • Android SDK Software – Animation Students • Subscription to Adobe Creative cloud • Maya Student download – Free (http://www.autodesk.com/education/free - software/maya ) • Pencil -Animation – Free (http://www.pencil -animation.org ) • Audacity audio editor – Free Peripherals • Mouse (Animation students will need a 3 - button mouse) • Graphics Tablet (Wacom Intuos, size choice is up to the student) • External storage – 16 GB USB drive Camera & Tripod All Design Majors are required to have a 35mm DSLR camera and tripod. The camera must be able to manually adjust the aperture, shutter spee d, and ISO. Two models we recommend are listed here. Only one 18 -55 lens is required. Cannon Nikon EOS Rebel T3i or equivalent Nikon D3200, D3300 or equivalent Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Extreme with 6 cores 2.6 GHz RAM memory 32GB or 16GB with capability to expand later to 32GB (2Ghz speed) Hard Drive Storage 1TB SSD or 512GB SSD upgradable later to 1TB Graphics Card NVIDA GeForce GT or GTx Screen 16” Ultra HD resolution WLED, contrast 600:1 (for games 1000:1 recommended) Wireless Wi -Fi___33, Bluetooth Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 127 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. All Students Networking Firewire, USB3.0, HDMI Built -in AV Webcam, Speakers Service Plan (optional insurance available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer) 3-4 years including a ccidental damage Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10.9 CPU Speed Intel Core i7 Quad -core 2.6 GHz RAM memory 32GB or 16GB with capability to expand later to 32GB (2Ghz speed) Hard Drive Storage 1TB SSD or 512GB SSD upgradable later to 1TB Graphics Card NVIDA GeForce GT or GTx Screen 15” Retina Display Wireless Wi -Fi___33, Bluetooth Networking Thunderbolt, USB 3.0, HDMI Built -in AV Webcam, Speakers Service Plan (optional insurance available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer) 3-4 years including accidental damage College of Nursing and Health Care Professions In addition to the University technology requirements, students enrolled in the APRN programs must have access to a lapto p. APRN Students Software • ProctorU Auto • ProctorU Live+ • Log Me In Rescue Hardware • Laptop Audio Visual • Webcam, Speakers College of Science, Engineering, and Technology All Engineering Programs Laptop Microsoft Windows PC 15” Minimum Operating System Windows 10 Professional or Academic Edition (not Home Edition) Laptop Microsoft Windows PC 15” Minimum CPU/Processor Speed Intel Core i7 (4 or more cores) RAM Memory 16GB with capability to expand later to 32GB Hard Disk Solid State Drive 512 GB or larger Networking Wi -Fi (802.11AC), Ethernet Graphics Card NVIDIA GeFORCE Peripherals Wireless Mouse Service Plan (recommended) 4 years including accidental damage Laptop Macbook Pro 15” Minimum Operating System Latest version of MacOS* CPU /Processor Speed Intel Core i7 (4 or 6 core) RAM memory 16GB with capability to expand later to 32GB Hard Disk 512GB or larger Networking Wi -Fi (802.11AC), Ethernet Adaptor (USB -C to Gigabit Ethernet) Graphics Card Radeon Pro Peripherals Wireless Mouse Service Plan (recommended) Apple Care + Biomedical Engineering , Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering with an Emphasis in Robotics, and Mechanical Engineering Technology Matlab/Simulink, SolidWorks and Labview/Multisim. Electrical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology Matlab/Simulink, Labview/Multisim, PSPICE, OrCad and Visual Studio Bachelor of Science in Computer Science All Computer Science majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 7 or better CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB HD or SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 128 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals USB 3.0, HDMI Software (Free) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for stude nts (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Visual Studio via Microsoft Imagine (Instructor will advise students the version required) • Don Ho Notepad++ editor • Jetbrains CLion • Cygwin • Larus QT -SPIM • RStudio and FOAS RStud io Desktop Open Source Edition • Lexxmark WinFlex -Bison (required in last semester) Software (Additional Charge) • None Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop (MacBook Pro ≥ 2013) Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System Latest OS X CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB GB SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals Adaptor cables for USB 3.0 and HDMI Software (Free) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for stude nts (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Bare Bones TextWrangler editor • GNU Bison -Unix (required in last semester) • Jetbrains CLion • GNU Flex -Unix (required in last semester) • Larus QT -SPIM • RStudio and FOAS RStudio Desktop Open Source Edition • Apple Xcode Software (Additional Charge) • None Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Master of Science in Cybersecurity All Cybersecurity majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 7 or better CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB HD or SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals USB 3.0, HDMI Software (Free) • VMware Workstation • Media Computation Jython Environment for students • Kali Linux • NMAP Nmap and Zenmap • Cisco Packet Tracer • WIRESHARK Wireshark network protocol analyzer Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Service Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop (MacBook Pro ≥ 2013) Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System Latest OS X CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB GB SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals Adaptor cables for USB 3.0 and HDMI Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 129 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Software (Free) • VMware Workstation • Media Computation Jython Environment for students • Kali Linux • NMAP Nmap and Zenmap • Cisco Packet Tracer • WIRESHARK Wireshark network protocol analyzer Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Services Bachelor of Science in Information Technology All Information Technology majors must have access to the following computer hardware and software: Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 7 or better CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB HD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals USB 3.0, HDMI Software (Free) • VMware Workstation • Media Computation Jython Environment for Students • Kali Linux • NMAP Nmap and Zenmap • Cisco Packet Tracer • WIRESHARK Wireshark network protocol analyzer Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Services Service Plan (recomm ended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop (MacBook Pro ≥ 2013) Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System Latest OS X CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB GB SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals Adaptor cables for USB 3.0 and HDMI Software (Free) • VMware Fusion • Media Computation Jython Environment for Students • Kali Linux • NMAP Nmap and Zenmap • Cisco Packet Tracer • WIRESHARK Wireshark network protocol analyzer Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Services Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Bachelor of S cience in Computer Programming All majors in the Bachelor of Science in Computer Programming program must have access to the following computer hardware and software: Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 7 or later CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min. 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB with capability to expand later to 32GB (2Ghz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB HD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals USB3.0, HDMI Software (Free) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for stude nts (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Visual Studio via Microsoft Imagine (Instructor will advise students the version required) • Don Ho Notepad++ editor Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Services • Web Hosting (e.g. Bluehost, HostGator, etc.) Servi ce Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop (MacBook Pro ≥ 2013) Apple Macintosh Minimum Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 130 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Laptop (No Tablets) Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Latest OS X CPU Speed Intel Core i7 with 4 cores, min. 2.8 GHz RAM memory 16GB or greater, upgradable later to 32 GB (2 GHz speed) Hard Disk Storage 512GB SSD, upgradable later to 1 TB Screen 15” or larger Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Peripherals Adaptor cables for USB 3.0 and HDMI Software (Free) • Micro soft Windows 10 through Parallels (via Microsoft Imagine) or Bootcamp • Visual Studio via Microsoft Imagine (Instructor will advise students the version required) • Microsoft Office Suite 365 for students (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Bare Bones TextWrangler Editor Software (Additional Charge) • Amazon Web Services • Web Hosting (e.g. Bluehost, Host Gator, etc.) Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage College of Theology Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Digital Media All majors in the Bachelor of Worship Arts with an emphasis in Digital Design program are required to have a PC or Mac laptop computer and the appropriate software. When selecting a laptop, students may choose from a variety of makes and models provided that the laptop meets the fol lowing technical specifications: All Students Software – Worship Arts Production • Subscription to Adobe Creative cloud • Audacity audio editor – Free Peripherals • Mouse • External storage – 16 GB USB drive Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8 CPU Speed Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor or better RAM memory 4 GB minimum, 8 GB (or more) recommended Hard Drive Storage 8 GB - 16 GB hard drive space recommended Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Software • Pro Tools 11.2.1 or any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) • Vectorworks • Adobe Creative Cloud o Will be required by instructor for purchase in semester -long increments during particular courses Ports 2 available USB port Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8 CPU Speed Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor or better RAM memory 8 GB RAM Required Hard Drive Storage 8GB - 16 GB hard drive space Software • Pro Tools 11.2.1, Garageband, or any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) • Vectorworks • Adobe Creative Cloud o Will be required by instructor for purchase in semester -long increments during particular courses Ports 2 available USB port Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Worship Ministry All majors in the Bachelor of Worship Arts with an emphasis in Worship Ministry program are required to have PC or Mac laptop computer and the appropriate software. Please note that in order to be successful within this program, meeting these technological requirements will be vital. When selecting a laptop, students may choose from a variety of makes and models provided that the laptop meets the following technical specifications: All Students Software – Worship Arts Worship Ministry • Pro Tools First - Free • Auralia and Musition Cloud Software – (Paid Subscription – Specified courses only) • Noteflight Learn Software – (Paid Subscription – Specified courses only) • Focusrite Interface Drivers – (Free) Peripherals • Mouse • External storage – 16 GB USB drive Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit). (Windows 10 is recommended) Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 131 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Processor Intel i5 processor, or equivalent/better. CPU memory (RAM) 4GB (8GB+ recommended) Internet Browser Google Chrome (v.54) Microsoft Edge (v.13) Firefox (v.43) Hard Drive Storage 256GB+ Screen • 1280x800 display Graphics Card Integrated Sound Card Integrated Wireless Wi -Fi enabled Internet Connection Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services (including program usage) Connectivity USB 2.0+, VGA, and HDMI (adapters OK) Service Plan (optional) 3-4 year s including accidental damage. Available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer Operating System Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit). (Windows 10 is recommended) Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System macOS X v10.11 or higher Processor Intel i5 processor, or equivalent/better CPU memory (RAM) 4GB (8GB+ recommended) Internet Browser Google Chrome (v.54) Safari (v.6) Firefox (v.43) Hard Drive Storage • 256GB+ Screen 1280x800 display Graphics Card Integrated Sound Card Integrated Wireless Wi -Fi enabled Internet Connection Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services (including program usage) Connectivity USB 2.0+, VGA, and HDMI (adapters OK) Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage. Available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Media and Production All majors in the Bachelor of Worship Arts with an emphasis in Media and Production program are required to have a PC or Mac laptop computer and the appropriate software. Please note that in order to be successful within this program, meeting these technological requirements will be vital. When selecting a laptop, students may choose from a variety of makes and models provided that the laptop meets the following technical specifications: All Students Software – Worship Arts Media Production • Pro Tools First – (Free ) • SketchUp – (Free) • Pro Tools Education Subscription – (Paid Subscription – Specified courses only) • iLok Smart Key – (Free with paid Pro Tools subscription) • DaVinci Resolve – (Free) • Planning Center Online – (Free) • SongSelect – (Free) • Focusrite Interface Drivers – (Free) Peripherals • Mouse • External storage – 16 GB USB drive Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit). (Windows 10 is recommended) Processor Intel i5 processor, or equivalent/better. CPU memory (RAM) 8GB (16GB+ recommended) Internet Browser Google Chrome (v.54) Microsoft Edge (v.13) Firefox (v.43) Hard Drive Storage 500GB+ Screen 1280x800 display (1920x1080 or larger recommended) Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 / AMD Radeon™ R9 290 / Intel® HD Graphics 5000 equivalent or greater; Current public GPU driver —a recent driver is required Sound Card Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model Wireless Wi -Fi, Bluetooth Internet Connection Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services (including program usage) Connectivity Firewire, USB3.0, VGA, and HDMI (adapters OK) Service Plan (optional) 3-4 years including accidental damage. Available at time of purchase from computer manufacturer Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 132 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts with an Emphasis in Worship Production All majors in the Bachelor of Worship Arts with an emphasi s in Worship Production program are re quired to hav e a PC or Mac laptop computer and the appropriate software. When selecting a laptop, s tudents may choose from a variety of makes and models provided that the laptop meets the following technical specifications : All Students Software – Worship Arts Production • Subscription to Adobe Creative cloud • Audacity audio editor – Free Peripherals • Mouse • External storage – 16 GB USB drive Laptop Microsoft Windows PC Minimum Operating System Windows 8 CPU Speed Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0GHz processor or better RAM memory 4 GB minimum, 8 GB (or more) recommended Hard Drive Storage 8 GB - 16 GB hard drive space recommended Software • Pro Tools 11.2.1 or any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) • Vectorworks • Adobe Creative Cloud o Will be required by instructor for purchase in semester long increments during particular courses Ports 2 available USB port Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage Laptop Apple Macintosh Minimum Operating System OS X 10.7.5 or 10.8 CPU Speed Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz processor or better RAM memory 8 GB RAM Required Hard Drive Storage 8GB - 16 GB hard drive space Software • Pro Tools 11.2.1, Garageband or any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) • Vectorworks • Adobe Creative Cloud o Will be required by instructor for purchase in semester long increments during particular courses Ports 2 available USB port Service Plan (recommended) 3-4 years including accidental damage All Graduate Programs All Undergraduate Christian Studies Programs All graduate and undergraduate Christian Studies students in the College of Theology are required to have a PC or Mac computer, a viable internet connection, and the appropriate hardware and software for required use of BONGO at various points within each program of st udy. When selecting a computer, students may choose from a variety of makes, models, and acce ssories provided that the computer meets the following technical specifications: All Students BONGO https://bongolearn.zendesk.com/hc/en - us/articles/360003760493 -Basic -System - Requirements - Software Computers must have a current version of Adobe Flash. Students should visit http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ to check their Flash version and update if needed. If a student is using a Mac, check Flash settings to ensure Flash is allowed to work.

All new Mac computers are defaulted to restrict Flash so one must change the settings before BONGO will work. Follow the steps on the Flash Tutorial for Mac article for help with Mac settings. If video editing is necessary to reduce the size or trim the starting or ending point, students may elect to use a standard program lik e Microsoft Movie Maker or iMovie. These programs should be on most computers or can be added easily. Other Hardware Students must have a webcam and microphone available with their computers.

Most computers have ‘built in’ webcams and mics, and if not they can be purchased at minimal cost and added to a computer.

Review current computer documentation to find the system settings for mic level and control of the webcam. Students may also use an external video camera or smart phone to record video for some assignment types. If using an external video camera, students need to be familiar with its record function and process for moving the video files from the camera to the computer for upload. Recording in medium to low quality settings is preferred. High definition video is not required and will only increase the size of the file and require further editing. I n t e l l e c t u a l P r o p e r t y R i g h t s The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) amends federal copyright law to provide certain liability protections for onli ne service providers, when their computer systems or networks carry materials that violate (infringe) copyright law. To qualify for liability protection, the University is required to have a policy under which the computer accounts of users will be termina ted if they repeatedly infringe the copyrighted works of others. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 133 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. The objectives of this policy are to minimize liability while also providing support for the activities of students, faculty, and staff.

In the context of copyright and other intellectual pro perty, this means that the Chief Information Officer should be advised as soon as possible of any suspected infringement. The Chief Information Officer will work with the University content provider to establish any defenses. However, if there is inadequat e information to provide a defense, or it appears that no defense exists, the best route to minimize University damages will be prompt removal of the allegedly infringing material. Policy Statement Compliance with federal copyright law is expected of all students, faculty, and staff at Grand Canyon University.

"Copyright" is legal protection for creative intellectual works, which is broadly interpreted to cover just about any expression of an idea. Text (including e -mail and Web information), graphics, art, photographs, music, and software are examples of types of works protected by copyright. The creator of the work, or sometimes the person who hired the creator, is the initial copyright owner. Students may "use" all or part of a copyrighted work only if (a ) they have the copyright owner's permission (in writing —either e - mail or letter), or (b) they qualify for a legal defense (the most common defense is called "fair use"). "Use" of a work is defined for copyright purposes as copying, distributing, making derivative works, publicly displaying, or publicly performing the work. Copying, distributing, downloading, and uploading information on the Internet may infringe the copyright for that information.

Even an innocent, unintentional infringement violates the l aw. Violations of copyright law that occur on or over the University's networks or other computer resources may create liability for the University as well as the computer user. Accordingly, repeat infringers are subject to the appropriate disciplinary rev iew procedures as set forth in the disciplinary policies for students, faculty or staff. Violations of law may also be referred for criminal or civil prosecution. The University has a legal duty to ensure that official Web sites, official e -mail, and other official communications and expressions do not violate the intellectual property rights of third parties. The most common intellectual property rights found on the Internet involve copyright and trademark/service marks. "Official" Web sites and communicat ions include those that are funded or otherwise sponsored by the University for a University purpose, or which are created by an employee or agent of the University who is acting within the authorized scope of employment or agency on behalf of the Universi ty (e.g., posting Canyon Connect on the web for educational use of enrolled students). Removal of official University content, especially Canyon Connect, can be harmful to academic freedom, to teaching effectiveness, and to the University's educational mis sion. Therefore, faculty and staff are encouraged to secure copyright permission, a license, or a legal basis for use of someone else's intellectual property, before using the material. Procedures A Notice and Counter Notice for material that may infringe on Intellectual Property Rights: Notice: A copyright owner, or person acting for the owner, must provide the University's designated agent, the Chief General Council, with written notice that information residing on the University's computer systems or net works is an infringement of the copyright. The notice requirement also applies to information in system cache and to information location tools (e.g., hypertext links) that infringe copyright. If a person working for the University has independent knowledg e of a copyright violation on a University computer system or network, the University may have a duty to remove the infringing material. This is true even if there is no "notice" from the copyright owner and this person should report the violation to the G eneral Council as soon as possible. The University has "notice" of possible infringement when a third party advises a University official that there is an infringement, or when it appears to a University official that material is likely to be infringing ba sed on the circumstances (e.g., copies of nationally syndicated cartoons appear on a University Web site without any statement of copyright permission). When the University has notice of a possible intellectual property infringement in official University -provided content, it will in good faith: • Attempt to establish who truly owns the copyright (or other intellectual property) through consultation with the author of the University content and the party claiming ownership. • Attempt to determine if any legal defense (e.g., "fair use") exists to allow the material to be used by the University. • Attempt to negotiate a permission or settlement if it appears that the content is infringing or if it appears that settlement is preferable to litigating an unc lear claim. If permission or settlement is not feasible and it appears that the material is infringing, the University will promptly remove the material and the designated agent will notify the computer user and the person who complained of infringement. • When copyright ownership is clear and sharing of the copyrighted material on the University’s network appears to violate the law, the University will take appropriate, interim actions to discontinue sharing of the copyrighted materials on the University’s n etwork. • Determine if any disciplinary action is appropriate against the person who posted infringing content. In the case of repeated infringement or bad faith infringement, disciplinary action may include suspension or termination of computing privileges, disciplinary review, termination of employment, and/or legal action. Network Use To assure reliable operation of the Grand Canyon University computer network in a manner compliant with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, the Inf ormation Technology Services department enforces each of the policies listed below. All network users must agree to abide by these policies. Use of the network or any portion thereof for any purpose implies such consent. Network Goals and Priorities The Gr and Canyon University Information Technology Services department operates and maintains the computer network for the purpose of facilitating the timely transfer of digital information relevant to and essential for the research and educational activities of Grand Canyon University. In particular, the network is intended to enable information transfer among students, faculty, staff and administrators as necessary to observe the following goals: • To facilitate student and faculty research; Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 134 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • To enable access to p ublished literature relevant to teaching and research efforts at Grand Canyon University; • To allow the receipt and transmission of electronic mail both within the campus and between the campus and off -campus institutions and individuals; and • To provide acc ess to Internet -based information resources of value to teaching and research efforts at Grand Canyon University. For all students, faculty, and administrators of Grand Canyon University Information Technology Services, all networking activities not direct ly related to one of the above goals are considered to be of secondary importance and should not impede or interfere with activities which serve the stated goals of the network. Media Licensing and Compliance with Copyright Protection Legislation It is str ictly forbidden for any student of Grand Canyon University to engage in any illegal activity while on Grand Canyon University property or during performance of coursework or any other duties related to their involvement with the University. Because unautho rized copying of software is a form of theft and theft is illegal, the illegal copying or “pirating” of software, music, videos, or other media is forbidden by Grand Canyon University policy. Software Purchase and Installation To fully comply with Grand Canyon University policy governing software copyright protection, each registered network user must agree that (s)he will not install or use any software that is not legally purchased and registered. Copyrighted Materials and Usage of Peer -to-Peer and Othe r File Sharing Systems Grand Canyon University strictly forbids the sharing and distribution of copyrighted digital materials, including music, movies, photos, etc. Peer -to-Peer File -sharing software including, but not limited to LimeWire, BitTorrent, and Kazaa shall not be activated on any computer that is attached to any GCU network without express written permission from the Information Security. The University shall monitor its networks for indications of such file sharing systems and refer all violatio ns for disciplinary action. Discipline and Consequences of Policy Violation If there is discovery of illegally installed software or inappropriate possession, use, or sharing of copyrighted materials, the user may be subject to disciplinary action which ma y include but is not limited to the loss of network access privileges, suspension, dismissal, and/or criminal prosecution.

The individual involved shall be held responsible to fully reimburse the Grand Canyon University for all losses resulting from such d iscovery. Installation and Detachment of Network Devices No device may be connected to the network without authorization of the network manager for the Information Technology Services department. This includes hardware or software, routers, printers, modem s, servers, wireless access points and new computers. Violation of this policy that results in network crashes, or other downtime, may result in loss of network privileges. Computer Virus Protection All computers connected to the Grand Canyon University Ne twork will be required to have anti -virus software installed and providing active protection. The software must be configured to check for updates on a daily basis. Upon request, the Information Technology Services department will provide students legal sources for free and/or low cost anti -virus software that meets these requirements. User -Caused Network Service Interruptions Any user who repeatedly causes service interruptions in any network segment, either through knowingly or unknowingly performing disruptive procedures, introducing viruses, or by attempting procedures for which the user is unqualified, can lose the privilege of access to the network. It is incumbent upon the individual user to use reasonable care to make sure that his/her computer i s free of computer viruses that may infect other network computers before each attachment to the network. In cases of malicious vandalism of the network and/or tampering with other user files, the perpetrator may be financially liable for all damages, subj ect to disciplinary action, and can be subject to criminal prosecution. Hacking It is expressly forbidden to make any attempt to defeat any security system in operation on the network. It is also forbidden to reconfigure any common use machine without the express authorization of the network manager responsible for supporting that machine. No computer attached to the network may be used for any illegal activities, including attempts to penetrate the security of other networks. Any user who knowingly or negl igently attempts to defeat security may be subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to loss of network access. Desktop Support Desktop support is defined as the support required to keep a desktop personal computer up and running. This inclu des the installation, set -up and trouble -shooting of desktop hardware including hard drives, computer cards, monitors, modems, printers, memory upgrades, etc. University Information Technology Services does not provide desktop support to students. Software Support Students will not receive software support from the Grand Canyon University Information Technology Services department. Network Access and Support The Grand Canyon University Information Technology Services department will provide support for stud ent computers to connect to the University network and access the Internet. The Grand Canyon University Information Technology Services department assumes no responsibility for the loss of any data that resides on student owned computers. Student computers must have a network interface card (NIC) or wireless network adapter in order to connect to the GCU network. Students are required to be present when a representative from the Information Technology Services department is working on a student owned comput er. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 135 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Warranties It is a recommendation that students maintain manufacturer warranties for the computer and any software installed. I n t e l l e c t u a l P r o p e r t y P o l i c y a n d S t u d e n t W o r k s As a creative community of teachers, artists, scientists, and scholars, Grand C anyon University (“Grand Canyon University” or “GCU” or “Institution”) is committed to encouraging the creation of new works, new ideas, and new forms of creative and scholarly expression. This Intellectual Property Policy (“Policy”) is provided to protect the interests of those who create as well as the interests of Grand Canyon University itself, which supports this creative and scholarly work. The objective of Grand Canyon University’s Intellectual Property Policy is to promote creative enterprise and t o commercialize innovations that contribute to social prosperity. GCU recognizes that fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship – building collaborations with industry – will provide greater opportunities for our students and faculty. These policies are designed to make GCU a preferred partner for collaborative research and development. They also recognize that clear ownership and protection of Intellectual Property is imperative for its optimal utilization. GCU will endeavor to lower the barrier to agreements with industry through commercialization - friendly Intellectual Property terms. Aligning with GCU’s overall mission to provide an academically challenging, values -based curriculum for its students as future leaders, GCU’s policy on Spo nsored Work is aimed at encouraging collaboration with industry experts to afford the greatest educational opportunities for our students while mutually benefitting the Sponsor. GCU’s top priority is our students and their success and not deriving a reven ue stream from Intellectual Property generated at the University or as a result of Sponsored Work. In short, GCU’s principle is to create mutually beneficial collaborations for the development of an improved workforce. Accordingly, GCU’s policy on owners hip of Intellectual Property developed as a result of Sponsored Research is not only progressive but also distinct from that of other universities. This Policy expresses Grand Canyon University’s policy regarding ownership and usage rights with respect to Intellectual Property (as hereinafter defined). It covers all those who are a part of Grand Canyon University – faculty, staff, students, visiting artists, visiting scholars, industry partners or other participants enrolled, employed, or affiliated with G rand Canyon University. This Policy governs the ownership and usage of and rights in Intellectual Property in all circumstances, unless Grand Canyon University has modified it through a separate written agreement. Should there be any conflict between the p rovisions of this Policy and the terms of a separate written agreement between Grand Canyon University and any party, the terms of that separate written agreement will govern. This Policy is not intended to limit “fair use” as defined by U.S. laws. Definit ions (if applicable) The following terms are used throughout the Policy and are defined as follows: a. Copyright - Copyright means the intangible property rights granted for a limited period of time for an original work of authorship fixed in any tangible for m of expression or medium. Copyright provides the owner with a bundle of exclusive rights, including the exclusive right to reproduce the work, to prepare derivative works based on the work, to distribute copies of the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership (or by rental, lease, license or lending), to display the work publicly, and to perform the work publicly (if relevant). b. Commissioned Work - Commissioned Work means any Work (as defined in paragraph II.L.) that is produced or created p ursuant to a written agreement with the Institution and for Institution purposes by (a) individuals not under the employ of the Institution or (b) Institutional Employees (as defined in paragraph II.D.) acting outside the scope of their regular Institution employment, as determined by their existing Institution employment arrangement or contract, in Institutional Employees’ free time and without the use of Institutional Resources (as defined in paragraph II. E.). c. Independent Academic Effort or Creative Acti vity - Independent Academic Effort or Creative Activity means the inquiry, investigation, research, or creative activity that is carried out by faculty, staff, Institutional Employees, and Students (as defined in paragraph II.J.) working without any use of Institutional Resources (as defined in paragraph II.E.), that advances knowledge or the development of the arts, sciences, humanities, or technology where the specific direction, methodology, and content of the pursuit is determined by the faculty, staff, Institutional Employees, or Students without the direct assignment, supervision, or involvement of the Institution or any person acting in their capacity as an Institutional Employee. d. Institutional Employee - Institutional Employee means any full -time or part -time faculty member, visiting faculty, adjunct faculty, artist, scholar, fellow, full -time or part -time staff member, or Student who is employed by the Institution or who is working under an Institution contract, either express or implied. e. Institutio nal Resources – Institutional Resources means any use of Institution equipment, facilities, property, working time, personnel, materials, funding, or other financial support including, without limitation, resources commonly provided to Institutional Employ ees, such as offices, library facilities, artistic facilities, laboratory facilities, and everyday telephone, computer, computer network support, and monetary expenditures. f. Intellectual Property – Intellectual Property means any intellectual and industria l property and other similar proprietary rights arising anywhere in the world, including all of the following and similar intangible property and related proprietary rights, interests and protections, however arising, pursuant to the laws of any jurisdicti on: (i) trademarks, service marks, trade names, brand names, logos, trade dress, and other proprietary indicia of goods and services, whether registered or unregistered, and all registrations and applications for registration of such trademarks, including intent -to-use applications, all issuances, extensions and renewals of such registrations and applications, and the goodwill connected with the use of, and symbolized by, any of the foregoing; (ii) internet domain names, whether or not trademarks, registere d in any top -level domain by any authorized private registrar or Governmental Authority, and any brand names, user names or other identifiers for social media or networking websites; (iii) original works of authorship fixed in any tangible form of expressi on or medium, whether or not published, including all educational training materials, books, musical and other recordings, compositions, lyrics, software, audio/video content, illustrations and photographs, advertising and promotional content, website cont ent, and Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 136 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. all other copyrights (whether registered or unregistered), all registrations and applications for registration of such copyrights, and all issuances, extensions, and renewals of such registrations and applications for any of the foregoing; (iv) an y rights of publicity including rights in a name, image, and/or likeness; (v) confidential information, designs, devices, technology, know -how, source code, research and development, inventions, methods, processes, compositions, and other trade secrets, wh ether or not copyrightable or patentable; (vi) patented and patentable designs and inventions, all design, plant, and utility patents, letters patent, utility models, pending patent applications and provisional applications, and all issuances, divisions, continuations, continuations -in-part, reissues, extensions, reexaminations, and renewals of such patents and applications; and (vii) all rights to sue, recover, and retain damages, costs, and attorneys' fees for past, present, and future infringement and an y other rights relating to any of the foregoing. g. Patent - Patent means the grant which gives the owner of the Patent a right to exclude others from making, using, or selling the claimed invention for a set period of time. h. Sponsored Work - Sponsored Work m eans any Work (as defined in paragraph II.L.) that is produced or created under an agreement between the Institution and a sponsor which provides the sponsor (or in certain instances, the Institution) with ownership and/or usage rights, whether wholly or jointly, to the Work and Intellectual Property produced under the agreement. Sponsored Works do not include Works created through Independent Academic Effort or Creative Activity, even when based on the findings of the sponsored project, so long as an agree ment does not state otherwise. i. Sponsor – Sponsor means those industry partners that have entered into an agreement with the Institution to collaborate, oversee, and/or develop a Sponsored Work. j. Student - Student means any regularly registered, full - or part-time, undergraduate or graduate student at the Institution, including students attending the Institution in exchange programs or through special grants, fellowships, or programs. k. Trademark and Service Mark - Trademark and Service Mark means any word, p hrase, name, symbol, logo, slogan, device, or any combination thereof that is used in trade to identify and distinguish one party’s goods or services from those of others. l. Work - Work means any of the items identified in Sections (i), (iii), (v) and (vi) o f the definition of Intellectual Property in paragraph II.F. m. Work Made for Hire - Work Made for Hire means any Work prepared by an Institutional Employee within the scope of his or her employment or any Work specially ordered or commissioned by Grand Canyo n University for use as a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a supplementary work, as a compilation, as an instructional text, as a test, as answer material for a test, or as an atlas, if the parties expressly agree in a written instrument signed by them that the Work shall be considered a work made for hire. Student Works As a general rule, all Intellectual Property created or developed by a Student whether through Independent A cademic Effort or Creative Activity or by use of Institutional Resources, will be owned by the Student (“Student Intellectual Property”). 1. This general rule is subject to the following exceptions, and the following shall not constitute Student Intellectual Property : a. Intellectual Property developed as a Sponsored Work. b. Intellectual Property developed under a grant which imposes rules or restrictions requiring that Grand Canyon University, the government, and/or a third party hold ownership rights, in whole or in part, to the Intellectual Property. c. Intellectual Property developed by Students who are hired by GCU to carry out specific tasks from which such Intellectual Property results; such Intellectual Property constitutes Work Made for Hire, and therefore, St udents retain no rights of ownership in whole or in part to such Intellectual Property or to the Student’s contribution to such Work Made for Hire. 2. All Students grant to GCU a royalty -free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable and transferable license to use, record, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publish, display, broadcast, perform, and otherwise duplicate Student Intellectual Property (excluding any such Student Intellectual Property created or developed by a Stud ent through Independent Academic Effort or Creative Act) for use by GCU in connection with educational, research, clinical, promotional, commercial, noncommercial, public relations, and marketing campaigns, and any other use that GCU deems necessary. Stud ents will receive no compensation at any time for use by GCU of the Intellectual Property . 3. All Students agree to participate in any promotional, commercial, public relations or other marketing campaigns of any nature related to Student’s Intellectual Prope rty when requested by GCU . Sponsored Works As a general rule, Intellectual Property developed as a Sponsored Work shall be owned by the Sponsor; provided, however that the Sponsor will be responsible for the patent process, and GCU shall be afforded reason able windfall and license rights as set forth herein . 1. Patent Filing . The Sponsor shall be responsible for filing patent applications for such Intellectual Property at Sponsor’s expense. Patent expenses include the cost of patent filing, prosecution, and m aintenance in the United States and any foreign country in which the patent application is filed, or any patent is issued. If Sponsor decides to abandon the patent application or any issued patent, it shall inform GCU at least thirty (30) days prior to any office action deadline such that GCU might complete the patent process or maintain the patent at its own expense, if it so desires. If GCU elects to complete the patent process or maintain the patent, GCU shall receive, and Sponsor shall take all steps necessary to transfer to GCU, full ownership of such patent application, issued patent and any resulting Intellectual Property. 2. Windfall Rights . Any separate written agreement between the Institution and a Sponsor for the development or commercialization of a Sponsored Work shall include a reasonable windfall provision whereby, in the event of commercialization of the Intellectual Property by a Sponsor, GCU may receive a royalty. The terms of such a provision, such as the windfall threshold, royalty amount, and payment terms, will be determined on a case -by-case basis. All royalties received by GCU will be divided equally between GCU and GCU’s Scholarship Foundation. GCU reserves Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 137 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. the right to revoke or otherwise withdraw such allocated royalties from GCU’s Scholarship Foundation at any time at its discretion. 3. License Rights . Any separate written agreement between the Institution and a Sponsor for the development or commercialization of a Sponsored Work shall include a license or licenses granting to GCU the royalty -free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, and transferrable rights to: (i) publish such Intellectual Property, its role in the deve lopment of such Intellectual Property, and the relationship between GCU and the Sponsor for educational, promotional, commercial, noncommercial, public relations, and marketing campaigns; (ii) use such Intellectual Property for research, clinical and educa tion purposes; and (iii) use such Intellectual Property in subsequent sponsored research projects at GCU. 4. For Sponsored Work of Students only, any separate written agreement between GCU and a Sponsor shall include a provision whereby Sponsor agrees to make a reasonable effort in conjunction with GCU to employ Student(s) upon graduation at Sponsor’s institution whenever feasible. 5. Grant -Funded Work . As an exception to this general rule, Intellectual Property developed as a Sponsored Work under a grant is subj ect to the rules or restrictions imposed by the granting organization which may require Grand Canyon University, the government and/or a third party to hold ownership rights, in whole or in part, to the Intellectual Property. Grants Intellectual Property d eveloped under a grant may impose rules or restrictions requiring that Grand Canyon University, the government and/or a third party hold ownership rights, in whole or in part, to the Intellectual Property. Sponsor and/or Student will retain ownership right s in the Intellectual Property to the extent permitted under the applicable grant rules and the terms of this Policy. The distribution of grant funding shall be subject to grant requirements and will be disbursed accordingly . Revenue Sharing As a general r ule, absent a written agreement, GCU does not share revenue derived from GCU owned Intellectual Property with the creator of such Intellectual Property. GCU is, however, committed to recognizing the special efforts of GCU students and/or employees partic ipating in certain research and design activities and in those circumstances, GCU will share revenue with the creator(s) (and all other contributing individual(s), if applicable) per the terms of a separate, written agreement . Additional Policy Provisions 1. The rights of Grand Canyon University to a royalty -free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable, transferable, worldwide license (exclusive or non -exclusive, as Grand Canyon University deems necessary), to use and reproduce copyrighted materials for educati onal, research, clinical, non -commercial and promotional purposes shall be included in any agreement with a non -Institution sponsor. 2. If any Intellectual Property is developed jointly by Grand Canyon University and a non -Institution party, the parties’ resp ective ownership and usage rights in the resulting Intellectual Property shall be set forth in a separate written agreement. 3. Students working on a project governed by an existing written agreement to which Grand Canyon University is a party are bound by al l terms of that agreement. Institution’s Marks Intellectual Property comprised of, or associated with, Grand Canyon University’s Trademarks and Service Marks, including but not limited to its name, logos, slogans, insignia, and other symbols of identity (c ollectively the “GCU Marks”) belongs exclusively to Grand Canyon University and/or its affiliates. This Policy is designed to protect the reputation of Grand Canyon University and its affiliates, and to prevent the illegal or unapproved use of the GCU Mark s. The GCU Marks shall not be used without the prior, written authorization of the appropriate authorities of Grand Canyon University. No products or services may be marked, offered, sold, promoted, or distributed with or under the GCU Marks without Grand Canyon University’s prior written permission and compliance with the licensing policies of Grand Canyon University. All requests for use of the GCU Marks must be submitted in writing to an officer designated by the Institution. Notwithstanding the foregoi ng, faculty, staff, Institutional Employees, and Students may identify their status or professional affiliation with Grand Canyon University as appropriate.

However, any use of the GCU Marks in this regard must avoid any confusing, misleading, or false imp ression of affiliation with, or sponsorship or endorsement by, Grand Canyon University. Reservation of Rights Grand Canyon University reserves the right at any time in its sole discretion to modify and/or make changes to this Policy. Grand Canyon Universit y agrees, however, that it will endeavor to notify the Grand Canyon University community of its intention to make modifications and/or changes to the Policy prior to their enactment . Effective Date This Policy supersedes any preexisting Institution policy on intellectual property and will remain in effect until modified or revoked by Grand Canyon University. This Policy will be binding on all parties who create Intellectual Property before or after the effective date, and this Policy and other agreements th at represent modifications to this Policy shall remain binding on such creators even after their relationship with Grand Canyon University changes or terminates. By continuing one’s relationship with Grand Canyon University, one agrees to these changes . To review GCU’s Intellectual Property Policy in its entirety, students may contact their Student Services Counselor. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 138 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Financial Services The financial information presented in this Handbook was current when published. Many of the policies, interest rates, limita tions, etc., are set by organizations (private or governmental), which may change after this Handbook is published. We strongly urg e students to confirm all such information with the student’s Student Services Counselor before making financial decisions or commitments. P a y m e n t P o l i c y Method of Payment The University offers students the option of one or more of the following methods of payment: • Cash Payment Options • Direct Bill • Financial Aid Students choose primary and secondary methods of payment upon completing the application for admission. Students are expected to clear their account balances using the specified methods of payment, unless other arrangements are approved.

Upon clearing their account, students may contact their Student Services Counselor to arrange different methods of payment for future courses. Cash Payment Options Cash For the protection of Grand Canyon University students and employees, cash payments are only accepted in the Advisement Center with a Student Services Counselor . Students should not send cash through the mail. Check The University accepts personal checks, traveler's checks, bank money orders, and cashier's checks. When paying by check, students must include their full name and GCU Student ID on the face of the check. Remit payments to the Accounting Department at P.O. Box 11590, Phoenix, AZ 85061 -1590. A service fee of $25.00 is c harged for each check returned by a bank for any reason. The University may refuse future payments by check for individuals whose payment is returned by a bank. Charge The University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. All credit card payments are subject to authorization by the issuing bank. If authorization is denied, payments cannot be processed. Credit card payments can be made online via the Student Portal at http://gcuportal.gcu.edu/ The P ortal displays student balances by payment period. Enter payment information and submit. An e -mail will be sent to the GCU e -mail address with confirmation of payment received. Monthly Installment Plan The Tuition Payment Plan enables students to spread tu ition payments across an agreed upon timeframe. Participation requires a non -refundable $25.00 enrollment fee and advanced approval by their Student Services Counselor . Students who fail to meet the requirements of the payment plan may be prohibited from participating in future payment plans. For additional information, students may contact their Student Services Counselor . Direct Bill Payment Options Corporate Students may have employers that pay school tuition directly to GCU which is different from Defer red Payment. In this situation, the Employer will create an account with GCU, and the GCU Accounting Office will send a billing statement directly to the Employer. This payment relationship bypasses the students; however, students must have their employer complete a Direct Bill Voucher, and submit with their application. Students should contact their assigned Student Services Counselor with questions. In addition, students must pay any balance that Employers do not cover or on which Employers default by sel ecting an alternative payment option before the end of each payment period. Military In order to support those who are currently serving and their spouses or those who have served in the military and are able to utilize military education benefits, Grand C anyon University offers a special military rate per credit hour. Consideration is given to students who can provide the following supporting documentation which must be presented in advance of the term to receive the scholarship: • Military Transcripts; • Copy of DD -214 (Release or Discharge from Active Duty); • Letter from Commanding Officer; • VA Letter Certifying Military Service; • Benefit Documentation (TA form, COE, VA f orm 1905); • Copy of Military Orders; • Leave and Earnings Statement (LES); and • Copy of Military Personal Record. There are numerous military benefits from the government based upon military status at the time of departure from the service as well as for active duty personnel. Students may utilize several Veterans’ Administration educational benefits at GCU such as ROTC, the Montgomery GI Bill, Tuition Assistance (Top -Up), and Vocational Rehabilitation. For additional information, please call 888 -442 -4551 or visit www.gibill.va.gov . International Student Paymen t Students attending GCU as F -1 visa holders are required to make payment of school tuition, fees and housing in full 30 days prior to the start date of each semester. Delays in satisfying payment may prevent students from attending classes and jeopardize their F-1 status. If international students anticipate payment issues for the following semester, they must consult with the International Students Office immediately. As noted under the admission policy, Grand Canyon University reserves the right to requi re a $6,000 refundable deposit from applicants before an I -20 will be issued. A refund will be granted only if the visa is denied and evidence of denial is provided to the International Students Office . Financial Payment Options Students may use financial aid to fund their education. Refer to the Financial Aid section for information on applying for aid and the types of aid available. Payment Deadlines Tuition and fees are assessed to students as follows: Online (Non traditional) students are assessed at the time of attendance and Ground (Traditional Campus) students are assessed on the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 139 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. start date of the term. All cash payment options must be paid in full by the start date of the course or term, unless other payment arrangements have been agreed to. Students are able to view their outstanding balance and account activity as well as initiate a credit card payment by logging on to their student portal. Any financial related questions should be directed to the student’s assigned Student Services Counselor . All direct -bill payment options must be paid in full within 30 days of invoicing unless other terms are agreed to with the vendor. Balance notices will be generated and sent to the responsible third party on Day 10 of the course after all rosters have been confirmed. Accounts that remain delinquent past 30 days are subject to collection efforts that may include credit reporting and placement of the account with a third party collection agency. Accounts that are placed with a third party collection agency will be assessed the associated collection fees. It is the sole responsibility of the students to adhere to payment deadlines of their tuition and fees, regardless of the method of payment or contract with their employer. Late Payment Fee Traditional Campus Student s Traditional campus students are required to establish payment arrangements prior to the first day of the semester and to fulfill those payment arrangements, as scheduled, on a monthly basis.

Students who do not f ulfill the established terms of payment, by failing to submit required financial documents or making full payment as scheduled, will be assessed a monthly fee of $25.00 until the account is current. Additionally, students who do not pay their balance in fu ll prior to the term’s completion may be removed from future university classes, residential housing, and/or have their Meal Plan access restricted, depending on the reason for the balance. Schedule Change Fee Traditional Campus Student s Traditional campus students are permitted to change their schedule up to 14 calendar days prior to the semester’s start date without financial penalty. Students who make schedule changes after this date are subject to a $25.00 Schedule Change Fee for each advising office vi sit where the student requests schedule changes. Schedule changes include exchanging courses, adding or dropping courses, or transferring to another section of the same course. The schedule change fee will be waived for students adjusting schedules based o n institutional initiated changes. Schedule changes stemming from participating in a GCU club or activity will be evaluated and verified with the Club/Activity Owner. Failure to Pay Failure to pay the balance does not cancel registration or responsibility for tuition and fee charges or related taxes. Non - attendance does not cancel registration or responsibility for tuition and fee charges or related taxes. All cash and direct -bill payment options must be received in full by their due date or a Finance hold will be placed on the student’s account on day 30 of the payment period. ** The only exception to this rule includes CASH -paying students who are making regular and consistent payments through Tuition Payment Plans or students with a Deferred Payment Vouch er. These students will not incur holds on their accounts. A Finance Hold will prohibit any future class registration as well as prohibit the purchase and distribution of any official Grand Canyon University transcripts or diploma. Any students who have a hold placed on their account will be subject to Grand Canyon University’s Collection Policy. Failure to comply with the stated policies of the University may result in an administrative withdrawal from classes and/or submission to an outside collection age ncy, with the student assuming all additional costs. Student Bankruptcies Upon notification that a student has filed a bankruptcy petition, the University will immediately cease any collection efforts on the student’s account, including removing any Collec tion Hold that had been issued. In addition, the University will immediately place a Bankruptcy Hold on the student’s account. The purpose of a Bankruptcy Hold is to identify a student with a pending bankruptcy petition. A Bankruptcy Hold allows the Univer sity to: • Release the student’s transcript upon receipt of an Official Transcript Request Form and Fee, if applicable. • Allow the student continued enrollment and attendance in current course(s). Students that file a bankruptcy petition will have their files referred to the University's legal department for processing.

Students in this situation may continue to attend their current classes without interruption, but must prepay for future enrollment. C o u r s e T u i t i o n R e f u n d The University will refund tuition according to the following policy . R efer to the Official Enrollment Status Change section of the University Policy Handbook for a complete explanation of the University’s Withdrawal Policy. Nontraditional Student s Students who drop/withdraw from a course/all courses are eligible for the following refund: Before Week 1 ................................ ................ 100% tuition refund During Week 1 ................................ ................. 75% tuition refund During or after Week 2 ................................ ................... No refund Traditional Campus Student s Students who drop/withdraw from a course/all courses within the 15-week semester at the ground campus in Phoenix, Arizona, are eligible for the following refund. The refund policy is based on the start date of the semester regardless of where the course falls within the semester. Before We ek 1 ................................ ................ 100% tuition refund During Week 1 ................................ ................. 90% tuition refund During Week 2 ................................ ................. 75% tuition refund During Week 3 ................................ ................. 50% tuition refund During or after Week 4 ................................ .................. No refund Course Fee Refunds Nontraditional Students All fees, including materials fees, are non -refundable after the start of a course. Traditional Campus Student s With the exception of course -related fees and student insurance, which are non -refundable after the start of class, all instructional and ground campus -related fees are refundable during Week 1. Afte r Week 1, all fees are non -refundable. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 140 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Military Refund Policy The Department of Defense has specific regulations that require the University to apply a proportional refund policy on tuition for students that receive Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits. Benef its are earned proportionally during an enrollment period up to 60 percent complete. Upon earning 60 percent of the benefit, no refund will be applied. Unearned TA benefits will be returned to the military department not to the student. If the returned por tion creates a balance the student will be required to remit payment.

Proportional amounts will be determined by days up to the following amounts . See Appendix B Sales/Use/Excise/Gross Receipts Taxes It is the policy of the Uni versity to collect and remit sales, use, excise, and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations which require the University to remit tax where applicable. These regulations vary by student location. Please n ote: It is also the policy of the University to require payment of sales, use excise, and/or gross receipts tax.

Payment of tax is ultimately the student’s financial responsibility to the University regardless of the financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requ irements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the Dist rict of Oahu will be charged 4.712 %. Students residing in other Hawa ii districts will be c harged 4.1666 %. I n s t i t u t i o n a l A i d ( G C U S c h o l a r s h i p s a n d G C U G r a n t s ) Traditional Campus Student s Grand Canyon University institutional aid reduces the cost of tuition, room and board, materials, and lab fees. Institutional aid is not available for the summ er semester except in certain circumstances. Eligibility Applicants may be required to: 1. Complete and submit a GCU Admissions Application. 2. Secondary (high school) transcript, documenting no less than 75% of the coursework needed for degree completion, with an unweighted grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or above.

Degree -bearing transcript must be submitted when conferred. If final transcript negatively impacts admissibility, acceptance status may be rescinded or modified to include specifications 3. Submit post -secondary (college) transcripts, if applicable. 4. Submit final transcripts noting high school graduation date and unweighted GPA to allow final institutional aid to be awarded by the University due date. 5. Submit math and reading SAT and ACT scores (writing d oes not need to be included). 6. Students must be fully accepted into the University. Students who are Accepted with Specification s may not be eligible for institutional scholarships and will remain ineligible even if they meet full acceptance criteria after their first semester. Students already receiving an employer tuition discount are not eligible for institutional aid. Institutional Aid Lim its Institutional aid can be combined up to an annual limit (commonly referred to as caps). Institutional aid limits vary by enrollment period. Institutional aid limits also vary based on housing selection per semester. Institutional aid programs, not incl uding those designated for housing, are applied towards tuition and fees only. Institutional Aid Renewal Eligibility The following University institutional aid renewal criteria do not supersede requirements that may be specifically outlined within other GCU scholarship programs. 1. Students must maintain full -time continuous enrollment which is defined by program (typically 12 credits per semester) and meet minimum GPA requirements. • Students are typically re -evaluated at the end of the University’s academic year. 2. Students may use the Summer semester to increase their GPA, if needed. If students become ineligible to participate in the institutional aid program, they may lose eligibility for any future institutional aid. 3. Institutional aid is renewable up to eig ht semesters for freshman students and up to six semesters for transfer students. 4. Many forms of institutional aid vary based on housing selection and are adjusted on a semester basis. 5. Students enrolled in a double major or double degree may extend their in stitutional aid for additional semesters if needed, but only if they were enrolled in the double major or double degree prior to their first semester. Scholarship Revocation Students who are unable to fulfill the requirements of their institutional aid wil l have their award immediately revoked in the full amount for the current semester, regardless of the calendar date or amount of time spent in their program of study. Students transitioning from Online, Evening -Satellite or Evening - Campus to the Traditiona l Campus may qualify for an Indirect Academic Scholarship if they have completed a minimum of 12 GCU credits, and have a GCU GPA that meets the academic scholarship eligibility. GCU reserves the right to decline institutional aid at any time.

Typically, st udents will be re -evaluated at the end of the University’s academic year. Financial Bridge Program / Regaining Eligibility Program The Financial Bridge Program is available to students who began as new students at GCU in the Academic Scholarship Program during the 2014 -2015 academic year. The Regaining Eligibility Program is available to all students at GCU who have lost eligibility for their Academic Scholarship Program. The University provides a ‘Financial Bridge’ opportunity to students who originally qu alified for a Freshman Entry academic scholarship but earned a cumulative GCU GPA of 2.8 -2.99 upon completion of their first year. During the ‘Financial Bridge’ period (the second academic year at GCU), students are eligible for $4,000 per year (on -campus resident) or $3,000 per year (off - campus). Students are required to bring their cumulative GCU GPA to a minimum of 3.0 to continue receiving this level of funding. Once a student participates in the ‘Financial Bridge’ program, s/he forfeits the right to pa rticipate in the original Academic Scholarship program for future academic years. If, upon the completion of an Academic Year, your GCU cumulative GPA falls below 2.8, you are ineligible for the ‘Financial Bridge’ program and will not receive any academic aid for the subsequent Academic Year. However, through the ‘Regaining Eligibility’ program, students can secure aid for the following academic year if a minimum 3.0 GCU cumulative GPA is earned. This ‘Regaining Eligibility’ program awards $4,000 per year t o an on -campus student and $3,000 per year for an off - Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 141 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. campus student. This level of aid is renewable annually as long as a minimum 3.0 GCU cumulative GPA is maintained. Once a student participates in the ‘Regaining Eligibility’ program, s/he is ineligible to participate in the Academic Scholarship program for the future academic years. Common Institutional Aid Awards Following is a list of commonly awarded forms of Institutional Aid for new students who enrolled for the first time during the 2016 -2017 Acad emic Year*. This is not a comprehensive list and excludes the Institutional Aid program requirements for prior years. For more information about the specific requirements for any Institutional Aid program not listed, please contact your Student Services Co unselor . Direct Academic Scholarships (0 -23 credits) This program is only available for freshman students attending GCU and coming directly from High School : • Students who have fewer than 24 transfer credits. • Students who completed college coursework while enrolled in high school are exemp t from the 24 transfer credit limit. These students may choose to use their transfer GPA, if preferred. If the student chooses to use their transfer GPA, the transfer GPA will be used for In -Direct Academic Scholarship elig ibility. Transfer GPA’s cannot be used to determine Direct Academic Scholarship eligibility. • This award is evaluated annually and can be renewed by maintaining satisfactory academic progress. • Once enrolled, Maintain continuous and full -time enrollment at G CU. Scholarship Options Award Amount for new Freshman students starting during the Fall 201 5 or Spring 2016 term Chancellor's Scholarship • $9,750 per year ($4,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 4.0 GPA (un -weighted) President’s Scholarship • $7,750 per year ($3,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.9 GPA (un -weighted) or SAT: 1350 / ACT: 31, or exceeds on 3 of 3 AIMS exams Provost’s Scholarship • $6,750 per year ($3,375 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.6 GPA (un -weighted) or SAT: 1225 / ACT: 27, or exceeds on 2 of 3 AIMS exams Dean’s Scholarship • $5,750 per year ($2,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.5 GPA (un -weighted) or SAT: 1100 / ACT: 24 Faculty Scholarship • $4,750 per year ($2,375 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.2 GPA (un -weighted) or SAT: 1050/ ACT: 2 2 Antelope's Scholarship • $3,750 per year ($1,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.0 GPA (un -weighted) or SAT 1000/ACT 20 *Freshman students who started prior to Fall 201 6 need to contact their Student Services Counselor for award amounts and requirements. Transfer Academic Scholarships (24 or more transfer credits) – Non - Nursing This program is only available for transfer students who must: 1. Submit transcripts showing cumulative GPA for 24 or more college credits. 2. Submit official transcripts for all previously completed coursework by day 21 of the semester. 3. Maintain continuous and full -time enrollment at GCU once enrolled . 4. This award is evaluated annually and can be renewed by maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Scholarship Options Award Amount Transfer President’s Scholarship • $6,750 per year ($3,375 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3. 75 GPA Transfer Provost’s Scholarship • $5,750 per year ($2,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3. 5 GPA Transfer Dean’s Scholarship • $3,750 per year ($1,875 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3. 25 GPA Transfer Faculty Scholarship • $2,750 per year ($1,375 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 3.0 GPA Transfer Antelope Scholarship • $2,000 per year ($1,000 per Semester) • Minimum incoming 2.5 GPA *Transfer students who started prior to Fall 201 6, need to contact their Student Services Counselor for award amounts and requirements. Priority Registration Grant This scholarship/grant is for new students only. Award amounts are limited to select number of student per year. The award amount per Priority Registration Grant may vary, and the student must meet Direct or Indirect Academic Scholarship eligibility.

There is no wait list for these funds. Once awarded, student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and maintain continuous full -time enrollment to retain this scholarship/grant. Early Registration Scholarship & New Student Grant This scholarship/grant was not awarded to new students for the 2015 -2016 Academic Year. Students who are currently receiving this scholarship will remain eligible as long as the following criteria are met: This scholarship/grant is for new students only. Award amounts are based on date of registration, housing selection per semester and incoming GPA: Direct students must have a minimum incoming 2.75 GPA (un -weighted) and Indirect students (24 or more transfer credits) must have a minimum 2.25 cumulative GPA. Once awarded, students must maintain a 2.75 GPA and maintain continuous full -time enrollment to retain this Scholarship. Programmatic Scholarships Effective February 13, 2012, this Institutional Aid program was eliminated. New students enrolled in an applicable program prior to this date will remain eligible to participate in this program on an ongoing basis, as long as the fo llowing criteria are met: • Students must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. • Students must complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester. • Students must stay enrolled in the applicable program. • If the student changes programs and the new program was originally desig nated for programmatic scholarship eligibility Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 142 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. for the year the student enrolled, the student will be eligible for the new award amount, as long as it is of equal or lesser value. For a list of eligible programs and the Scholarship values per Academic Year , please contact your Student Services Counselor . T u i t i o n a n d F e e s Traditional Campus Programs Undergraduate Tuition Credits 1 -11 $687.50/credit Block Tuition (12 -18 credits) $8,250.00 Credits 19+ (Block +) $8,250.00+$687.50/ per credit above 18 credits Summer Traditional Undergraduate rate (except pre - licensure nursing cohorts) (Effective 8/29/16) $310/credit *No In -State/Out -State rates *Traditional campus undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of 9 credits in the Traditional Ca mpus format during the Fall and Spring semester *Traditional campus students taking courses in the online format will be charged the regular traditional tuition rates. Non -Traditional Campus Undergraduate Tuition Education Programs $440 /credit Theology Programs $395 /credit IT Programs $449/credit Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above) $470 /credit Active Duty and Active Reserve (Online and Professional Studies) $250/credit Graduate Tuition Education Programs $545/credit MDIV Program $350/credit IT Programs $520/credit Business Programs $590/credit Nursing Programs $515/credit Advanced Practice Nursing Programs $690/credit Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above) $530/credit Active Duty and Active Reserve Military $400/credit Doctoral Programs – (includes dissertation courses 966 -970) $670/credit Doctoral Programs - Active Duty and Active Reserve Military $617.50/credit Continuing Education (CTE) Tuition Online $150/credit Fees Canyon Connect -Undergraduate $105 Canyon Connect -Graduate $115 Non -Traditional Campus Canyon Connect -Doctoral $125 Course Material Fee for RN to BSN Program, 5 week courses with an NRS - prefix and HLT -362V $12 0/course Course Material Fee – NUR -634 $300 Learning Management Service Fee (New Online & Professional Studies students) $500 Doctoral Residencies (including MDiv) $795 /residency Doctoral Programs –Dissertation Continuation (Optional zero credit course) $500 Accordance Bible Software $285 Credential Evaluation (International) Basic Evaluation $175 Credential Evaluation (International) Course -by-Course Evaluation $250 Returned Check Fee -All returned checks $25 Transcript Fee $8 Graduation Fee $150 Traditional Campus Programs Fees Canyon Connect -Undergraduate $105/course (effective 19/FA) Student Activity Fee (Traditional campus students excluding students accepted into Pre -Licensure nursing program) $300/ semester (Excl.

Summer , effective 19/FA ) Computer Science , Computer Program ming, Engineering, and Information Technology Program Premium s $900/ semester (effective 19/FA) Nursing Program Premium (Pre -Licensure nursing program) $1500/semest er (effective 19/SU) Golf Management Premium $500/ semester Worship Arts Premium (includes minors) $250/ semester Hospitality Management Premium $100/ semester Student Parking Fee $20 -$150 depending on lot Health Insurance $2,439 per Academic Year Housing Application Fee $250 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 143 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Traditional Campus Programs Registration Deposit (non -refundable) $50 Housing Pre -Payment (Returning residents only, non -refundable) $200 Health Fee $80/semester effective 19/FA) Health Center Visit Fee $25 Global Studies Portfolio Fee $90 Schedule Change Fee $25 Late Payment Fee $25 Housing Rates (per semester) for Residential Students Residence Hall Rates: (Students are required to carry a t least Canyon 1350 Meal Plan) Camelback Hall / Sedona Hall / Saguaro Hall / Chaparral Hall / Prescott Hall / Ocotillo Hall Triple Occupancy $1, 875 The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow Triple Occupancy $1, 875 Canyon Hall / Cypress Hall Double Occupancy $2, 300 Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo Double Occupancy $2,500 The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow Double Occupancy $2,500 Apartments Rates (Students are required to carry a t least Canyon 750 Meal Plan) North Rim Double Occupancy $2, 950 North Rim Single Occupancy $3, 150 Papago Studio Single Occupancy $2, 900 Papago/Agave/Roadrunner/Encanto /Diamon dback Single Occupancy $3, 200 Summer Housing Rates Active Student (must be actively enrolled in at least 1 course) $1,200/ semester Working Student (On -campus job, but not enrolled in any course) $1,600/ semester Dining Dollars All resident students are required to purchase a meal plan. New students residing in on -campus apartments are required to purchase at minimum the $1,000 meal plan and students returning to the on -campus apartments are required to p urchase at minimum the $750 meal plan. All students residing in a residence hall are required to purchase at minimum the $1,350 meal plan. Students residing on campus cannot purchase the Commuter Student meal plans. Commuter students may purchase any of t he available meal plans . Meal Plan (Dining Dollars) changes may be made through Week 2 of the semester. Dining Dollars may not be transferred from the purchasing student to any other individual. Dining Dollar refunds will be calculated less the actual usa ge and based on the applicable refund percentage at the time of the dining option cancellation. (Week 1 – 90%, Week 2 - 75%, Week 3 – 50%). After the first three weeks of the term, there will be no Dining Dollar refunds. Starting in Fall 2018, unused di ning dollars will not expire as long as the student remains enrolled at the university. These unused dining dollars will be classified as Rollover Dining Dollars. Students continuing from spring, must be registered for the upcoming summer or fall semester no later than May 31st in order for the unused Dining Dollars to remain eligible for use. Rollover Dining Dollars are not eligible for a refund and are forfeited at the time of graduation or when the student is no longer attending the university. Rollov er dining dollars that were forfeited are not available to be reinstated at any time . Dining Options Details Price Canyon $250 Dining Dollars (Commuter Only) $250/semester Canyon $750 Dining Dollars Exclusive to only apartment and remote housing residents. Minimum requirement for Papago and North Rim Residents. $750/semester Canyon $1,000 Minimum requirement for new , incoming apartment residents $1,0 00/semester Canyon $1,350 Dining Dollars Residence Hall Minimum $1,350/semester Canyon $1,800 Dining Dollars $1,750/semester Canyon $2,100 Dining Dollars $2,000/semester Canyon $2,700 Dining Dollars $2,550/semester Students who have special dietary needs should contact Dining Services in person or at (602) 639 -6924. Lopes Cash Lopes Cash is a form of payment separate from Dining Dollars.

Funds can be loaded to a student’s campus ID card by their Student Services Counselor . Lopes Cash can be used at all dining locations, to check out resources and books from the GCU Library, and to print from computers. At the end of the academic year, a student no longer attending the University has 30 days to request a refund of any unused Lopes Cash with their Student Services Counselor . If a request is not made by the student to the Universi ty, the Lopes Cash will be forfeited. For both attending and non -attending students, unused Lopes Cash may be used to cover any other outstanding balance the student has with University prior to a refund being issued. Campus ID Cards Campus ID cards are issued for accessing GCU services as well as for security on campus. Campus ID cards can be used for Dining Dollars access, to check out resources and books from the GCU Library, or discounts on, certain GCU -sponsored events (sporting events, etc.). Stude nts may obtain a campus ID card by visiting the Enrollment Office during normal business hours. Do not give your card to another student or person to use for building access, event admission or for meals. If a student allows another to use his or her card to access food services, both students may receive disciplinary sanctions. Students are issued one card for use during the entire time at GCU at no charge. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 144 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure the security of their student ID card. Any ID car ds that are lost or stolen will not receive a refund on any Dining Dollars or Lopes Cash that had been used during the time the card was stolen. If a card is lost or stolen, please notify your Student Services Counselor to put a hold on it for protection. There is a $10.00 fee to replace a lost or stolen card. Special Course Fees Certain University classes require payment of fees or deposits for materials, breakage, and/or rental. Contact the Program Director in the pertinent Co llege for specific information. • Any course where digital materials are provided will be charged the course materials fee. Digital course materials include but are not limited to, simulations, multimedia content, eBooks and/or custom created content. Some courses will includ e electronic textbooks for which students will be charged a Canyon Connect fee. Special Course Fees Course Fee (EXS -415 ) $30 Course Fee (DAN -100, DAN -101, DAN -120, DAN -130A, DAN -130B, DAN -180A, DAN -180B, DAN -200, DAN -210, DAN -250, DAN -260, DAN -270, DAN -280A, DAN -280B, DAN -300, DAN -310, DAN -312, DAN -313, DAN -350, DAN -353, DAN -360, DAN -363, DAN -370, DAN -373, DAN -380A, DAN -380B, DAN -385, DAN -390, DAN -412, DAN -413, DAN -430, DAN -435, DAN -450, DAN -453, DAN -465A, DAN -465B, DAN -470, DAN -480, HLT -665, NUR -665E, NU R-670, NSG -301, NSG -303, NSG -321, NSG - 323, NSG -401, NSG -403, NSG -421, NUR -300, NUR -300N, NUR -300HN, NUR -315, NUR -316, NUR -318, NUR -320, NUR -320C, NUR -322, NUR -322C, NUR -432, NUR -432C, NUR -436, NUR -436C, NUR -442, NUR -442N, NUR -444, NUR -444N, UNV -300, DNP -801, PCN -662B, PCN -662D) $50 Course Fee (Online only) (HOS -200, HOS -440, HOS -450, HOS -460, HOS - 465, HOS -470) $50 Course Fee (BUS -232, BUS -372, MKT -373, BUS -635, BUS - 655) $60 Course Fee (NSG -300, NSG -310, NSG -316, NSG -318, NSG - 320C, NSG -322C, NSG -430, NSG -432, NSG - 434, NSG -444) $70 Course Fee (MUS -130, MUS -262, MUS -326, MED -320, WSA -205, WSA -215, WSA -310) $75 Course Fee (Online only) (PCN -490, PCN -622, PCE -905) $80 Special Course Fees Laboratory Fee (BIO -100L, BIO -181L, BIO -182L, BIO -201L, BIO -202L, BIO -205L, BIO -320L, BIO -360L, BIO -492L, BME -356L, BME -460, CHM -101L, CHM -113L, CHM -115L, CHM -231L, CHM - 232L, CHM -235L, CHM -331L, CHM -332L, CHM -360L, CHM -365L, CST -100, CST -105, CST -110, CST -111, CST -115, C ST -116, CST - 117, CST -125, CST -126, CST -135, CST -200, CST -201, CST -210, CST -211, CST -213, CST - 215, CST -216, CST -217, CST -217HN, CST -220, CST -221, CST -225, CST -226, CST -227, CST - 230, CST -235, CST -236, CST -247, CST -256, CST -305, CST -307, CST -310, CST -315, CST - 320, CST -322, CST -323, CST -325, CST -326, CST -340, CST -341, CST -360, CST -361, CST - 405, CST -410, CST -415, CST -416, CST -425, CST -435, CST -440, CST -452, EEE -213L, ESG - 202L, ESG -250, ESG -360, ESG -435, ESG -455, EXS -200L, EXS -202L, EXS -214L, EXS -335L, EXS -340L, EXS -387L, EXS -455L, HIM -410, HIM -412, HIM -450, HIM -484, NUR -316, NUR - 318, NUR -320C, NUR -322C, NUR -432C, NUR - 436C, NUR -444, NSG -320C, NSG -322C, NUR - 442N, PHY -111L, ITT -115, ITT -116, ITT -120, ITT -121, ITT -200, ITT -201, ITT -307, ITT -325, ITT -340, ITT -370, ITT -410, ITT -422, ITT -430, ITT -450, MEE -340L, MEE -352, MEE -460, PHY - 111L, PHY -112L, PHY -121L, PHY -122L, STG - 110L, STG -242L, STG -330, STG -350L, STG - 430, UNV -112) $100 Technology Fee (CST -105, CST -111, CST -117, CST -126, CST - 135, CST -201, CST -221, CST -227, CST -235, CST -236, CST -247, CST -256, CST -323, CST - 326, CST -341, CST -361, ITT -116, ITT -121, ITT - 201, ITT -307, ITT -340, ITT -370) $100 Course Fee (BIO -253, BIO -356, BIO -440, CST -451, EEE - 302, EEE -320, EEE -431, ESG -451, ESG -452, EXS -322, EXS -351, EXS -352, EXS -353, EXS - 354, EXS -355, EXS -356, EXS -358, EXS -366, EXS -421, EXS -426L, ITT -305, ITT -306, ITT - 455, STG -451, STG -452, TEN -111, TEN -112, TEN -211, TEN -212, TEN -311, TEN -312, TEN - 411, TEN -412) $100 Course Fee (ANP -635, ANP -650, ANP -652, ANP -654, NUR - 634, PCN -662A, PCN -662C, FNP -630, FNP - 630N, FNP -652, FNP -652N, FNP -654, FNP - 654N, FNP -690, FNP -690N) $150 Laboratory Fee (NSG -305, NSG -307, NSG -321C, NSG -323C, NSG -401C, NSG -403C, NSG -421C) $150 Course Fee (PCE -910, PCE -911) $200 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 145 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Special Course Fees Music & Worship Arts -Private Applied Instruction Fee (MAP -118, MAP -128, MAP -218, MAP -250, MAP -313, MAP -318, MAP -323, MAP -350, MAP -413, MAP -450, MAP -451, MBE -113, MBE -123, MBE -213, MBE -223, MBE -313, MBE -323, MBE -413, MBE -423, MEN -318, MIE - 113, MIE -123, MI E-213, MIE -223, MIE -313, MIE -323, MIE -413, MIE -423, MSE -113, MSE - 123, MSE -213, MSE -223, MSE -313, MSE -323, MSE -413, MSE -423, MVA -119, MVA -129, MVA -219, MVA -229, MVA -319, MVA -329, MVA -419, MVA -429, MWE -113, MWE -123, MWE -213, MWE -223, MWE -313, MWE -323, MWE -413, MWE -423, WGA -111, WGA -112, WGA -211, WGA -212, WGA -310, WGA -311, WGA -312, WGA -411, WKA -111, WKA -112, WKA -211, WKA -212, WKA -310, WKA -311, WKA -312, WKA -411, WPA -111, WPA -112, WPA -211, WPA -212, WPA -310, WPA -311, WPA -312, WPA -411, WVA -111, WVA -112, WVA -211, W VA -212, WVA -310, WVA -311, WVA -312, WVA -411) $300 Music & Worship Arts -Private Applied Instruction Fee (MAP -120, MAP -130, MAP -220, MAP -230, MAP -320, MAP -330, MAP -420, MAP -430, MBE -115, MBE -125, MBE -215, MBE -225, MBE -315, MBE -325, MBE -415, MBE -425, MIE - 115, MIE -125, MIE -215, MIE -225, MIE -315, MIE -325, MIE -415, MIE -425, MSE -115, MSE - 125, MSE -215, MSE -225, MSE -315, MSE -325, MSE -415, MSE -425, MVA -120, MVA -130, MVA -220, MVA -230, MVA -320, MVA -330, MVA -420, MVA -430, MWE -115, MWE -125, MWE -215, MWE -225, MWE -315, MWE -325, MWE -415, MWE -425) $425 Laboratory Fee (NUR -636C) $475 Student Health Insurance All GCU students must ensure they follow the federal guidelines for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Insurance coverage must be demonstrated or secured by the first of th e month prior to the semester. Deadline Semester August 1 Fall January 1 Spring May 1 Summer The student populations below are required to secure suitable insurance coverage while attending GCU • All traditional campus undergr aduate students taking 12 credits or more, regardless of registered credits, are required to carry health and accident insurance. o The University -sponsored plan is provided by Aetna Life Insurance Company. The plan provides in -and -out patient coverage up to the required limit (see current brochure for limit) of reasonable and customary charges. Insurance brochures are available in the Cooke Health and Wellness Center. o Annual Period: Coverage for all insured students enrolled for the Fall semester, will becom e effective at the start of the fall semester . o Fall Semester Period: Coverage for all insured students will become effective at the start of the semester and conclude at the duration of the fall semester . o Spring Semester (Newly Enrolled) Period: Coverage f or all students first entering Grand Canyon University in the Spring semester will become effective at the start of the spring semester, and will terminate at the end of the summer semester. o New Enrolled Summer Semester Period: Coverage will be determined prior to the start of the Summer semester. o NOTE: The health insurance rate for the full academic year is $2,729. It is $1,037 for Fall semester and $1,692 for the combined Spring and Summer semesters. The rate for students who enroll for the first time du ring the Spring semest er is $1,692 . Insurance charges may be subject to change in Fall 2017. • All international students with an F -1 visa (all programs of study) will be automatically enrolled into the University - sponsored plan and do not have the option of waiving . • All student athletes (all programs of study) are required to provide proof of suitable coverage by semester deadline, or they will be automatically enrolled into the University - sponsored plan and are required to pay the premium . • Students in the f ollowing programs, are required to provide proof of suitable coverage by semester deadline, or they will be automatically enrolled into University -sponsored plan and are required to pay the premium. International students cannot opt out of the coverage . o Pre-licensure Nursing - upon entry/acceptance of Level 1 into the program o Athletic Training - upon entry/acceptance as a Level 1 into the program o Theatre Education - upon entry/acceptance as a Freshman into the program o Theatre and Drama - upon entry/acceptance as a Freshman into the program o Dance Education - upon entry/acceptance as a Freshman into the program Waiving Insurance Student athletes and nursing students (in their clinical portion of their program) with comparable health insurance, including coverage f or acute and follow -up health care in the Phoenix area, may apply to waive the University -sponsored plan. To submit a waiver, student should visit http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com.

Student must complete the insurance waiver process by the posted semester deadlines. No other means of acceptance will be acknowledged. A new waiver must be completed each academic year. All waivers are subject to verification and approval. The University cannot waive student health insurance later than the deadline and fees can not be appealed F e d e r a l F i n a n c i a l A i d The purpose of financial aid is to provide funding resources to students who otherwise would be unable to pursue a postsecondary education. The primary responsibility for meeting University costs lies with students and their families . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 146 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Eligibility Requirements To receive federal Title IV financial assistance, all students must be admitted to the University, be enrolled in a degree Program of Study, be in good academic standing, and be making satisfactory academic progress. Students who are Accepted with Specification s are eligible for financial assistance according to the University’s admission policy. According to federal regulations, financial aid recipients must be U.S. citizens or eligible non -citizens, not owe money back on a federal student grant, and cannot be in default on any federal student loans. Financial Aid Application Process Annually students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which is the first step in determining financial need. Th e application can be accessed at Fafsa.Ed.Gov. If a student does not have Internet access, a paper FAFSA may be obtained directly from the Department of Education. The University does not require any of the supplemental forms processed by the College Schol arship Service (CSS) or American College Testing (ACT), for which there is a fee charged . The results of the FAFSA will be sent electronically to the financial aid department. Eligibility will be determined and funds will be awarded after receipt of all r equired documentation. Before any federal loans can be awarded, both a Master Promissory Note (MPN) and Entrance Counseling must be completed on the Department of Education’s website, Stud entLoans.gov . Verification Based on information reported on the FAFSA, the Department of Education will require certain applicants to complete the verification process before becoming eligible for TIV aid. If a student is selected for verification, the University will request that the student provide all required documentation which may include, but is not limited to : • IRS Tax Return Transcript • Verification of household size and number in college • Documentation of high school completion • Government Issued P hoto Identification • Statement of Educational Purpose Additional documentation may be required to complete the verification process. All paperwork must be submitted as soon as possible but no later than the earlier of 120 days after the student’s last day o f enrollment or the end of the award year which runs through the month of September. Federal awards will not be processed until the verification process is completed . Preference/Deadline Dates Both new and returning students are strongly encouraged to subm it initial or renewal FAFSA applications as soon as possible each year as some types of financial aid have limited funding and those students whose FAFSA applications are delayed run an increased risk of receiving reduced awards. Effective with the 17/18 a ward year, students will able to complete the FAFSA as early as the preceding October of the award year. Only students who have applied for admission to Grand Canyon University will be issued a financial aid award notice through the Student Portal . Financ ial Need and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Aid for most federal funding is awarded based on financial need.

The EFC is a measure a family’s financial strength and indicates how much of students’ and students’ families (for dependent students) financia l resources should be available to help pay educational costs . The EFC is calculated from information reported on the FAFSA using a formula established by law. Family income and assets are considered in determining the EFC along with household size and num ber of family members attending a postsecondary school. The EFC can be found on the Student Aid Report (SAR) which is the document produced from the information supplied on the FAFSA . To determine financial need for federal student aid programs the EFC is subtracted from the Cost of Attendance (COA) which is an estimated amount it will cost to attend school for an academic year. Estimated costs include tuition and fees, room and board, allowances for books, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses. F ederal grants and other financial aid are used to meet financial need . Upon completion of all required paperwork, Title IV funds will be awarded. A financial aid award letter will then be available on the student’s portal . Any changes made to original rep orted information on the FAFSA may result in a change in financial aid award amounts. If the FAFSA is selected for verification, any changes made during the verification process may also change financial aid award amounts . Traditional Academic Calendar The majority of aid for the Traditional campus is processed using the Scheduled Academic Year calendar which consists of a Fall and Spring term (semester) with aid for a Summer term optional.

To receive maximum financial aid benefits, undergraduate students m ust be enrolled full -time (minimum 12 credits per term). Undergraduate students enrolled less than full -time may be eligible for prorated amounts of federal aid depending on the funding source. Undergraduate programs require enrollment of at least six cred its per term for federal loan eligibility. Students who receive any institutional scholarships (i.e., academic, departmental, endowed, and/or merit) must maintain a continuous full -time enrollment status. Courses taken at other colleges do not count toward s determining enrollment status at Grand Canyon University for financial aid/scholarship purposes . Nontraditional Academic Calendar (Online and Cohort) Nontraditional campus aid is processed using the Borrower - Based, Non -term academic calendar. An academic year for undergraduate programs is defined as a minimum of 24 earned credits and 30 instructional weeks. The academic year for masters programs starting July 2012 and after is defined as a minimum of 16 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks. Doctoral programs utilize an academic year definition of 12 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks . An academic year begins with participation in the first eligible course of a degree program and ends when a student successfully completes both the credits and in structional weeks requirements. An academic year has no calendar time constraints and continues through periods of non -attendance that are less than 180 days until both the credit and weeks requirements are met . The academic year is divided into two paymen t periods (terms). The first payment period consists of half of the credits and instructional weeks as defined in the academic year. The second payment period begins when a student has successfully completed the first payment period requirements and has Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 147 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. continued on into the next scheduled course. Aid is packaged and disbursed using these definitions. Payments of financial aid awards are made in two equal disbursements following the appropriate payment period rules . Inform the Office of Financial Aid Studen ts who receive additional outside assistance must report this fact to the Office of Financial Aid through their assigned Student Services Counselor . Students who have received any Title IV aid from a prior school or are currently receiving Title IV aid at another institution while attending Grand Canyon University must also notify the Office of Financial Aid through their assigned Student Services Counselor as this other source of funding may affect students’ eligibility to receive maximum Title IV aid with GCU . Student Responsibilities All students should do the following: • Accurately complete and return all applications, required documentation, verification forms, and any additional information that is requested by any GCU department or any other agency providing financial assistance. Errors or omissions may delay the awarding and disbursement of eligible funds . • Read and understand all documentation and agreements that are signed and submitted to any department or agency . • Review the award letter and all o ther notices issued regarding the responsibilities and conditions that must be adhered to by students receiving financial aid . • Understand what portion of the financial aid package is need based aid (grant and scholarships that does not have to be repaid) a nd what portion is non -need based aid (funding that must be repaid such as student loans). If any portion of the aid is in the form of a student loan, understand the total amount of the loan, the interest rate assessed to the amount borrowed, the repayment schedule, the timeframe of the repayment schedule, and the start date of the repayment schedule . • Notify the servicer of any changes to personal name, address, and enrollment status . • Review and understand the amounts pertaining to the cost of attendance an d the Course Tuition Refund Policy for Grand Canyon University as stated in the Financial Services section. • Review and understand the amounts pertaining to the cost of attendance and the Course Tuition Refund Policy for Grand Canyon Universit y as stated in the Financial Services section . • Review and comply with all rules and regulations pertaining to academic, financial, and University conduct policies • Understand that any intentional misrepresentation of information provided on applications or documents submitted for federal financial aid is a violation of law and is considered a criminal offense subject to penalties under the U.S. Criminal Code and will be reported to the Office of Inspector General (OIG ) Disbursement of Title IV Funds for Book s and Supplies If a Pell grant eligible student meets all requirements to receive Title IV funds at least 10 days before the start of a payment period, any Title IV funds in excess of the amount owed to the school at the that time (Title IV credit balance funds) are to be made available to the student up to the amount needed to obtain books and supplies . The school must make the Title IV credit balance funds for books and supplies available to the student by the 7th day of the payment period . If a student h as not yet established eligibility to receive Title IV funds at least 10 days before the beginning of a payment period due to outstanding verification requirements, unresolved “C” codes on the Student Aid Report (SAR), or conflicting information, this requ irement does not apply . In determining whether a Title IV credit balance exists, the school considers all Title IV funds that could be disbursed at least 10 days before the term/payment period, regardless if funds have been received by the institution. It is the student’s eligibility to receive Title IV funds at that time, rather than the school’s schedule for receiving or disbursing those funds, that determines the existence and amount of a Title IV credit balance for this purpose . If a student requires mo netary assistance with purchasing books and supplies, he should contact his Student Services Counselor to determine if he meets the qualifications listed above. If the Student Services Counselor determines that the student is eligible to receive assistance in purchasing books/supplies, the student will have a maximum of $300 available to purchase the required books/supplies . The student is under no obligation to take advantage of this provision . Excess Funds - Stipend Checks Many times students request aid in excess of the total account charges. Once funds post to the student’s account, any funds in excess of the posted charges create a credit balance on the account. In compliance with federal regulations, the University will mail an excess funds (stipend) c heck within 14 calendar days from the date the Title IV credit balance was created on the account . It is University policy to mail all stipend checks to the current address on file. Students who wish to change their address must go through the Office of Ac ademic Records, update their address on the Student Portal, or contact their SS C to make this change. Students may be subject to a $25 charge for stop payments made after 21 business days of mailing date . Any credit balance created that is a result of a cr edit card payment will be returned to the credit card that was initially used or can be used to pay for charges in the next payment period. Stipend checks are processed according to federal regulations and University policies. For further details, please contact your Student Services Counselor . Leave of Absence – Nontraditional Leave of Absence (LOA) refers to a specific time period during a program when a student is not in attendance. A student who requires a temporary break of enrollment in his program o f study that will last for more than 14 days has the option of requesting a Leave of Absence. An LOA must meet certain conditions to be counted as a temporary interruption in a student’s education rather than being counted as a withdrawal from the Universi ty. There must also be a reasonable expectation that the student will return from the LOA in order for the leave to be approved . Leave of Absence Criteria • An LOA request must be signed, dated and submitted on or before the last day of class attendance in a course and must include the reason for the student’s request. The request must be completed on the GCU Leave of Absence form. Any request submitted after the last day of class in a course will be Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 148 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. denied unless unforeseen circumstances prevented the studen t from doing so . • GCU policy allows two LOAs of up to 60 calendar days each in any 12 month rolling calendar year . • A third LOA can be requested within this 12 month period only if the student can demonstrate extenuating circumstances that would warrant a th ird leave of absence. The total time spent on an LOA in a rolling calendar year cannot exceed a 180 days . • Students who do not return from an approved LOA will be withdrawn from the University effective the last date of documented attendance . • Title IV loans cannot be disbursed to a student while on an LOA; Title IV grants and Perkins loan funds can be disbursed to a student while on an LOA . A student wishing to request an LOA will need to initiate the process with his Student Services Counselor . The final ap proval/ denial will be completed within one week of the student’s LDA.

No additional charges can be assessed to a student who returns from an approved LOA . If the LOA request is not approved or the student does not return as scheduled from the approved LOA , this time of non - attendance will be counted against any grace period for Title IV student loan repayment purposes . Because of various federal requirements, a Leave of Absence is available only to the Nontraditional student population . Federal Refund Poli cy - Official and Unofficial Withdrawal Any federal financial aid recipient who fails all courses in a semester (traditional campus) or withdraws from the University (traditional and nontraditional) is subject to a federal Return of Title IV Aid calculatio n. This calculation determines both the amount of federal aid that the school is allowed to retain as well as the amount that must be returned to the Department of Education . An official withdrawal occurs when a student has formally requested to be withdra wn from the University. The student must submit a Complete Withdrawal Form, available on the student portal. If a student notifies his Student Services Counselor of his intent to withdraw from the University but did not complete the Official Withdrawal fo rm, the Student Services Counselor will notify the Office of Academic Records of the official withdrawal request . An unofficial withdrawal occurs when a student has stopped attending any coursework for a period of 14 consecutive days or more but has not co mmunicated a desire to officially withdraw from the University . The federal refund calculation is as follows: 1. Withdrawal: a. Withdrawal from the University before the first day of classes, 100% of Title IV aid must be returned . b. Withdrawal from the University through 60% of the payment period will result in a prorated percentage of aid being earned. Any unearned aid due from the school will be returned to the appropriate funding source. In some instances a portion of unearned aid will be the student’s responsib ility . c. Withdrawal from the University after attending more than 60% of the payment period will result in 100% of the student’s Title IV aid being earned. The institution will retain 100% of funding that covers institutional costs; students may retain the r emainder of funding . 2. Failing All Courses in a Semester (Traditional Campus):

Traditional campus students receiving failing grades in all coursework for the semester will earn 5 0% of Title IV aid disbursed. If validation can be obtained of a later Last Acad emic Activity date (LAA), that date will be used in the calculation. The student will continue to owe tuition and fees for the entire semester and will be responsible to the University for any remaining balance on accoun t. 3. Unofficial Withdrawal within a Te rm Containing Modules (Traditional Campus): Coursework taken within a term where no courses taken span the entire length of the term will be subject to modular refund rules. If the withdrawal from future courses within the term occurs after the student is no longer attending a course, Title IV aid will be earned at a 50% rate and the student will be responsible to the University for any remaining balance on account. If validation can be obtained of a later Last Academic Activity date (LAA), that date will b e used in the refund calculation . Maximum Timeframe Federal regulations require a student to complete his Program of Study within a measured maximum time frame that cannot exceed 150% of the published length of the program. The sum of the total required cr edits multiplied by 150% will be the maximum number of attempted credits for which a student is eligible to receive aid. If a student reaches the 150% timeframe and has not completed his program of study, he is no longer eligible for Title IV aid. The stud ent may continue taking required coursework, but must make other payment arrangements . F e d e r a l F u n d i n g S o u r c e s Federal Pell Grant Awarding A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, does not have to be repaid. It is available to eligible undergraduate students who have not earned a bachelor's degree. Student and family income information that is provided when completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines Pell eligibility . Effective July 2012, the Department of Education limited the number of semesters/terms to 12 in which a student may receive a Pell grant. A student’s remaining Pell eligibility will be reported on the student’s Institutional Student Aid Report or students may contact their Student Services Counselor for this inform ation . Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant FSEOG is available to undergraduate students with exceptional financial need. Students with the lowest EFCs who also receive a Pell grant for that award year have primary consideration for FSEOG fun ding. FSEOG is an award that does not require repayment. This award is dependent on financial need and availability of limited funds . Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant (IASG) A student whose parent or guardian was a member of the U. S.

Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001, may be eligible to receive this grant. For more information on this grant students should contact their Student Services Counselor . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 149 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Children of Fallen Heroes Beginning with the 2018 -19 award year, a Pell -eligible student whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer is eligible to receive a maximum Pell Grant for the award year for which the determination of eligibility is made. For more information, students should contact their Student Services Counselor. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH) The Teacher Educ ation Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program was established under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA), to benefit current and prospective teachers. This program currently provides up to $3728 a year in grant assist ance to students who plan on becoming a teacher and meet certain specific requirements.

Based on the Budget Control Act of 2011, this amount will be reduced to $3724 in October. If a student who receives a TEACH Grant does not complete the required teachin g obligation, the grant must be repaid as a Direct Unsubsidized Loan under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program . To be eligible to receive a TEACH Grant, students must: • Be enrolled in an eligible institution • File an application and Agreement To Serve • Have a 3.25 GPA The Agreement To Serve requirements: • Full -time teacher for 4 years within eight years of completing degree • Teach in high need subject areas such as Math, Science, Foreign Language, Bilingual Education, Special Education, Reading Speci alist, or a field as defined by the federal government as high need • Comply with the requirements for being a highly qualified teach er The amount of the grant will be treated as an unsubsidized Stafford loan and interest will accrue from the date of grant award if the student fails to complete the Agreement to Serve requirements . For more information about this grant, students can refer to the Financial Services websi te. Federal Work Study Federal work -study provides part -time jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay educational expenses. Contact Career Services for more information . F e d e r a l L o a n P r o g r a m s Loans are often part of a financial award package as they provide students with an opportunity to defer part of their educational costs by borrowing now and paying later. Each year a student’s loan eligibility is determined by completing the FAFSA.

Likewise, eligibility for certai n loans and loan amounts may change according to the information reported on all required documentation . Federal Direct Loan Program In order to receive a Federal Direct loan, a completed Master Promissory Note (MPN) is required. The MPN is a legal docume nt in which you promise to repay your loan(s) and any accrued interest and fees to the U.S. Department of Education. It explains the terms and conditions of your loan(s), and items such as how interest is calculated, what deferment and cancellation provis ions are available to you, and estimated repayment plans . A second requirement of receiving a student loan is to complete Entrance Counseling. This is a mandatory information session which takes place before you receive your first federal student loan that explains your responsibilities and rights as a student borrower. Upon graduation/withdrawal, Exit Counseling is also required which will reiterate your rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower and provide useful tips and information to hel p manage your student loans. All required information can be found at both Federal Student Aid and Student Loans.Gov sites. Direct Subsidized Loans Subsidized loans are available to undergraduate students who meet certain financial need criteria. The federal government will pay the interest on the loan while the student is attending classes on at least a half time basis and during periods when the loan is deferred. Effective July 1, 2012, graduate and professi onal students are no longer eligible for this loan. The Department of Education implemented a cap on the amount of time a student can attend an institution and continue to receive a subsidized loan. Any student who had no loan debt effective July 1, 2013 w ill need to complete his program of study within 150% of the published time to completion. If the student does not complete his program of study within that timeframe, he will no longer be eligible to receive additional subsidized funding. Under certain co nditions, the provision also causes first -time borrowers who have exceeded the 150% limit to lose the interest subsidy on their Direct Subsidized loans Direct Unsubsidized Loans Unsubsidized loans are available to students regardless of financial need. Stu dents are responsible for the interest that accrues on this loan from the date the funds are disbursed until the funds are paid back in full. The student borrower also has the option to pay the interest that is accruing while attending school or postpone p ayment. If payment is postponed, the interest will accrue and be capitalized (added to the principal amount of the loan ). Plus Loans PLUS loans are available for graduate/professional students as well as parents of dependent undergraduate students. The PLU S Loan enables parents/graduate students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance less any other financial assistance awarded to the student. PLUS Loan borrowers are subject to a credit check before loan approval. The interest rate for new loans is dete rmined each year and is announced during the month of July. Contact your Student Services Counselor for the current interest rates. Repayment on the principal loan balance begins six (6) months after the borrower drops below half -time enrollment status or graduates. Normally, monthly loan payments will not be less than fifty dollars ($50) and must be repaid within the time -period specified by the terms of the borrower’s repayment contract. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 150 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. A n n u a l a n d A g g r e g a t e L o a n L i m i t s There are limits on the amount of s ubsidized and unsubsidized loans that a student is eligible to receive each academic year (annual loan limits) and the total amounts that may be borrowed for undergraduate and graduate study (aggregate loan limits ). Annual Loan Limits Base Loan Dependent/ Independent Sub/Unsub Additional Loan Independent Unsub Total Loan Amount Freshman $3,500/$2,000 $ 4,000 $ 9,500 Sophomore $4,500/$2,000 $ 4,000 $10,500 Junior $5,500/$2,000 $ 5,000 $12,500 Senior $5,500/$2,000 $ 5,000 $12,500 Graduate $20,500 $20,500 Aggregate Stafford Loan Limits Undergraduate Subsidized Limit $ 23,000 Undergraduate Combined Limit $ 57,500 Graduate Subsidized Limit (including all undergraduate loans) $ 65,500 Graduate Combined Limit (including all undergraduate loans) $138,500 S t a t e G r a n t s f o r A r i z o n a R e s i d e n t s Arizona Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership Program (AzLEAP) The AZ LEAP program is a state and institutional partnership which provides student financial assistance in the form of need - based gr ants to low -income, undergraduate, Arizona resident students who have demonstrated substantial financial need . Minimum Qualifications: • Must be U.S. Citizen or an eligible non -citizen • Must be a resident of Arizona • Must be enrolled at least half -time as an u ndergraduate student • Must have substantial financial need (be Pell eligible) as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) • Must meet GCU Satisfactory Academic requirements • Must not have concurrent enrollment in undergraduate and graduate courses Math, Science, Special Education Teach Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) The Math, Science and Special Education Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program (MSSE) is a student -centered, need -based forgivable loan designed to financially support and en courage junior or senior Arizona resident college students to enter into the teaching profession and teach in a public school in Arizona . The maximum forgivable loan is $7,000 per academic year for up to three years excluding all grants, scholarships and o ther tuition benefits (ex: tribal and military). Funds can be applied toward tuition, instructional materials and mandatory fees as documented in the student’s Cost of Attendance (COA) at their institution . Students must enter into an agreement with the Ar izona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) to teach in an Arizona public school in a term equal to the number of years of loans received plus one year. Additionally, students must sign a promissory note acknowledging the conditions of the loan and promising to repay the loan plus interest if the teaching obligation is not met . Minimum Qualifications: • Must be U.S. Citizen or an eligible non -citizen • Must be a resident of Arizona for at least the previous 12 months at the time of application • Must be e nrolled at least half -time as an undergraduate student • Must be a junior or senior (completed at least 60 college credits) in a course of instruction with the intent to attain licensure as a teacher in math, science, special education in a public school in Arizona • Must be seeking a first baccalaureate degree • Must have financial need • Must maintain satisfactory academic progress • Must enter into an agreement with the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education to teach in an Arizona public school in a term e qual to the number of year of loans of loan received plus one year • Must sign a promissory note acknowledging the conditions of the loan and promising to repay the loan plus 7% interest if teaching obligations are not met. S t u d e n t E m p l o y m e n t Federal and Non -Federal Work Study On campus Federal Work Study and Non -Federal Work Study employees will not be able to work without completed hiring documents. Federal and Non -Federal Work Study positions are paid bi -monthly. A student employed by GCU must be registere d for at least six credit hours in order to maintain his/her exemption from Social Security taxes. Students are unable to receive state unemployment upon termination of their position . Students are expected to do the following: • Report to work promptly. • Not ify supervisors in advance if they will be late or absent from work. • Refrain from conducting personal business and schoolwork on during scheduled work hours. • Accurately report the hours worked (sign time sheet). • Dress appropriately according to position. • Monitor earnings in relation to their Federal Work Study award. • Give two weeks’ notice before resigning. International Student Employment International students who wish to work while in the U.S. must be aware of and comply with F -1 visa employment regulations. Working illegally while in the U.S. is a serious offense that must be reported to the Department of Homeland Security (SEVIS) and can result in loss of F -1 status and benefits, and possible deportation. All international students must confer w ith the staff Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 151 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. at the International Students Office before accepting or beginning any employment . For Canadian Students: Grand Canyon University is dedicated to providing high quality service for our Canadian students. Please be advised that students are re sponsible for determining their eligibility for Canadian Tax Credits. Certain Grand Canyon University courses and programs may not meet certain requirements for tax credits, including but not limited to the minimum week and continuous enrollment requiremen ts. For more information on Canadian Tax Credits, please contact The Revenue Canada Agency or visit www.cra.gc.ca . On -Campus Employment International students with F -1 status may be employed on campus without obtaining special permission from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided they are maintaining legal immigration status. Nonetheless, international students should check with the International Students Office to be sure the prospective job is permissible . Off -Campus Employment After being enrolled full -time for one academic year (two semesters), international students may be eligible for employment off -campus; however, opportunities are limited. Consult with the International Students Office fo r more information . Below is a listing of the three primary types of off -campus employment that are available to international students . • Practical Training (PT) - PT is a benefit that allows F -1 students to gain practical experience working in the US in th eir field of study. There are two types of PT, Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). OPT may be taken either during or following completion of the degree program, but is most feasible following completion because of the amount of time it takes to apply. Students are allowed a total of 12 months of OPT. The International Student Coordinator in the International Students Office will determine eligibility for OPT and may recommend to USCIS that work authorization for OPT be given. Prior to submitting an application for OPT, students must have completed full -time enrollment in two semesters of the degree program, and the application must be submitted to USCIS prior to completion.

USCIS will review the application and upon app roval will issue an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) card as legal permission to work. Students must have the EAD in their possession before they begin to work. Students are not required to have a job offer to apply for OPT . • CPT may be authorized fo r those F -1 students who have enrolled in an internship course and have an internship job (firm offer) that has been certified through the college and the International Students Office. Any time up to 12 months on full -time CPT does not detract from a stud ent’s OPT. Students who complete 12 or more months of full -time CPT, however, are not eligible for OPT . • Employment with an International Organization: This type of employment is very limited and must fit within the guidelines of the International Organizat ion Immunities Act. It may require a change of status that could be detrimental to the student’s status . Social Security Number A Social Security Number (SSN) is required in order to be employed in the U.S. For F -1 students to obtain an SSN, they must have employment on -campus or have other work authorization like Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training. To apply for a SSN on the basis of an on - campus job, students must provide a letter from the campus department and the International S tudents Office, verifying the job and eligibility . The following documentation will be necessary to present when applying : • Unexpired passport containing F -1 visa • Form I -94 Arrival/Departure record • I-20 form • One other piece of identification – a student ID card, driver’s license, etc. • Letter of eligibility from the Center of International Education • Letter from campus department where the student will be working To apply on the basis of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), after approval for the internship an d registration for an internship course, the staff in International Students Office will generate a new I -20 that lists the student’s work permission for that specific employment. In the case of Optional Practical Training (OPT), the student will apply for it in the last semester of study. Upon approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the student will receive a card showing work authorization. Please see staff in the International Students Office for these types of employment . After o btaining one of the above types of authorization and documentation, an international student may apply for a Social Security Number by going in person to the local Social Security Administration office. The International Students Office can direct students to the nearest Social Security Administration office . International Student Tax -Reporting Responsibilities International students have some responsibilities for reporting to the Internal Revenue Service each year. Students may be subject to U.S. taxation based on the source and type of income and the number of years they have been present in the U.S. Each tax year, all international students must file Form 8843. Those who earned income from a U.S. source must file Form 1040NR or 1040NR - EZ. Grants and schol arships may be subject to taxation. Generally, tax forms must be filed by April 15 for the previous tax year (January 1 – December 31 ). It is students’ responsibility to determine tax liabilities and file the appropriate forms in a timely manner . The International Students Office is not trained as professional tax consultants and cannot complete and/or file any tax forms . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 152 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Evaluation of Transfer Credi t The following section outlines how Grand Canyon University evaluates transfer credit from other institutions, alternative transfer credit options, and discusses general policies. G e n e r a l P o l i c i e s The University generally accepts courses from accredited, GCU - approved colleges, universities, or programs pro vided the work is not of a highly specialized nature and a grade of C or better is earned. Transfer Credit Practices of Designated Educational Institutions, published by the American Association of Collegiate Academic Registrars and Admissions Officers, is used as a general guide in determining acceptability. If the Office of Academic Records is unable to determine specific applicability for an acceptable course, general elective credit will be granted. F o r e i g n E v a l u a t i o n o f T r a n s f e r C r e d i t s The following p olicies apply to credits students have earned at foreign institutions and wish to transfer to GCU. In order to accurately and consistently evaluate foreign credentials, Grand Canyon University requires all international college or university transcripts to be evaluated by a University - approved evaluation service. Obtaining an evaluation is an additional step to awarding college or university credit from foreign transcripts. The fee for evaluation is the responsibility of the student. T r a n s f e r r i n g f r o m G C U t o a n o t h e r I n s t i t u t i o n Students transferring from GCU to another educational institution are subject to that institution’s transfer credit policy. All institutions reserve the right to refuse credits for transfer; therefore, students are encouraged to consu lt that institution’s policy. Grand Canyon University cannot control how, or if, other institutions accept credits earned at GCU. B a c c a l a u r e a t e T r a n s f e r P o l i c i e s The Office of Academic Records evaluates all prior college or university course credit through an official transfer credit evaluation. The Office of Academic Records determines how each course completed at each previous school will transfer into the University in the program of study. Based on that evaluation, some credit not applicable to the prog ram may not transfer. Evaluations occur course -by-course and are applied toward University graduation requirements to maximize transfer credit.

Courses may be accepted as upper or lower division general electives, upper or lower division major or minor ele ctives, or as directly equivalent University courses . GCU uses the following policies to determine acceptability of courses in an undergraduate program: • For undergraduate programs, a maximum of 90 credit s, no more than 84 credits of which can be lower -divi sion. • Lower division credits can meet the content of upper division GCU classes, but will not fulfill the upper division requirement. • A maximum of 30 credits, combined from the list below, can come from alternative credit options: o College Level Examinatio n Program (CLEP) o Prometric DSST Exams (DANTES) o Excelsior Colleges Exams o Berlitz Language Evaluation o Advanced Placement (AP) o International Baccalaureate (IB) o American Credit Evaluation (ACE) approved credits o National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) approved credits o Lifelong Learning Assessments (8 credit maximum) o GCU Approved Certificates o Global Studies Portfolios (GSP) • Another 30 credits maximum can come from military schools and training. • All other transfer credits must come from accredited , GCU - approved college(s) transcripts. • The University will not accept transfer credits from a third - party transcript. Each transfer course must be presented on the college transcript from which the course was completed. • Courses with a grade of Pass (P) wi ll be considered if “P” is equivalent to a C or better. This is determined by reviewing the grade scale of the institution where the course was completed. • The University will not accept any course for credit that is described as having remedial or developm ental content. • The University will not accept any course for credit that duplicates credit already applied to a program. • If a student disagrees with the way credit has been awarded, he or she may appeal through the appeals process as outlined in this Unive rsity Policy Handbook. • When coursework is equivalent, transfer credit from a quarter - system institution is evaluated and converted to semester credits on a 1:0.666 ratio. Quarter Credits Equivalency in Semester Credits 5 3.33 4 2.67 3 2.00 2 1.33 1 0.67 Below are examples of the evaluation and conversion of quarter system courses: • Example A: If a student completed 4 quarter credits of ENG 101, the cr edits would be converted to 2.67 semester credits of English Composition at GCU. It would fulfill credits in the Communications requirement of the General Education; however, the student would earn only 2.67 credits toward the overall requirement of 120. • Example B: If a student completed 3-quarter credits of ENG 101, the credits would be converted to 2.00 semester credits of English Composition at GCU. The 2 credits would count toward the overall requirement of 120 hours by fulfilling 2 credits in the Effective Communications requirement of the General Education; however, it does not fulfill the English Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 153 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. composition requirement. The student would earn only 2.00 semester credits toward the overall requirement of 120. T r a n s f e r C r e d i t A p p l i c a t i o n Associate Transfer Plan Students who complete a transfer -oriented associate degree at an accredited or GCU -approved college or university fulfill the University’s General Education requirements, with the exceptio n of the University Success, Christian Worldview , and required general education course, as defined in the Academic Catalog . Transfer -oriented associate degrees include the following: • Associate of Arts • Associate of Science • Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) • California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) . Stude nts enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program need to refer to the Baccalaureate Programmatic Admission Requirements section for more information on general education requirements. A l t e r n a t i v e T r a n s f e r C r e d i t O p t i o n s Students may t ransfer a total of 30 credits from all alternative transfer credit options combined. All alternative methods accepted are listed in this section. Many students who come to Grand Canyon University have achieved college -level mastery of certain subjects thro ugh advanced high school programs or by other means not generally recognized for college credit. For this reason, the University actively participates in the following: • High School Programs • Advanced Placement (AP) • International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) • Alternative Testing Programs • College Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Entrance Examination Board; • Prometric DSST Exams (Formerly DANTES) • Excelsior College Exams • Berlitz Language Evaluation • American Council on Education (ACE); • National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) • GCU Approved Certificates • Lifelong Learning Assessment (LLA) • IT Competency Assessment • Global Studies Portfolios (GSA) Certain restrictions apply to these programs. Credit will be given only when it does not duplicate c redit previously earned and is not for a course more elementary than one for which the student has earned college credit. CLEP credit will be given only for examinations completed after July 1965. High School Programs Student may have earned credits throug h two alternative credit options during high school. These include Advanced Placement Requirements (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB).

Official transcripts will need to be sent to the Office of Academic Records . Upon receipt of transcripts, c redit will be awarded as designated below. Advanced Placement Requirements (AP) General Examination: Score Credit s General Education Competency Art History 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Biology 3 8 Critical Thinking Calculus AB 3 3 Critical Thinking Calculus BC 3 6 Critical Thinking Chemistry 3 8 Critical Thinking Chinese Language & Culture 3 6 Effective Communication Computer Science A 3 3 Critical Thinking Computer Science AB 3 6 Critical Thinking Economics: Macroeconomics 3 3 Critical Thinking or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Economics:

Microeconomics 3 3 Critical Thinking or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics English Language & Composition 3 6 Effective Communication English Literature & Composition 3 6 Effective Communication or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Environmental Science 3 3 Critical Thinking European History 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics French Language and Culture 3 8 Effective Communication French Literature and Culture 3 6 Effective Communication German Language and Culture 3 6 Effective Communication Government and Politics: Comparative 3 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Government and Politics: United States 3 2 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 154 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Examination: Score Credit s General Education Competency Human Geography 3 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Italian Language & Culture 3 7 Effective Communication Japanese Language & Culture 3 6 Effective Communication Latin: Literature 3 6 Effective Communication Latin: Vergil 3 6 Effective Communication Music Theory 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Physics 1 3 3 Critical Thinking Physics B 3 6 Critical Thinking Physics C:

Electricity and Magnetism 3 4 Critical Thinking Physics C:

Mechanics 3 4 Critical Thinking Psychology 3 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Spanish Language and Culture 3 8 Effective Communication Spanish Literature and Culture 3 6-12 Effective Communication Statistics 3 3 Critical Thinking Studio Art: 2D Design Portfolio 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Studio Art: 3D Design Portfolio 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Studio Art:

Drawing Portfolio 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics United States History 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics World History 3 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) Subject (Higher level exams only) Score Hours General Education Competency Biology 4 4 Critical Thinking Subject (Higher level exams only) Score Hours General Education Competency 5,6,7 8 Critical Thinking Chemistry 4 4 Critical Thinking 5,6,7 8 Critical Thinking Economics 4 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics 5,6,7 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics English A 4 3 Effective Communication 5,6,7 6 Effective Communication English B N/A N/A N/A Geography 5,6,7 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics History – American 4 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics 5,6,7 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics History – European 4 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics 5,6,7 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Math Methods 4,5,6,7 3 Critical Thinking Advanced Math 4 3 Critical Thinking 5,6,7 6 Critical Thinking Music 4 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Philosophy 4,5,6,7 3 Critical Thinking Psychology 5,6,7 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Spanish A 4 4 Effective Communication Spanish B 5,6,7 7 Effective Communication Alternative Testing Programs National testing exams offer students another choice to demonstrate mastery of course content. Credit awarded is based on official transcripts. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 155 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. College Level Examination Program Requirements (CLEP) General Examination: Score General Education Competency American Government 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics American Literature 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Analysis and Interpreting of Literature 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Biology 50+ Critical Thinking Calculus 50+ Critical Thinking Calculus with Elementary Functions 41+ Critical Thinking Chemistry 50+ Critical Thinking College Algebra 50+ Critical Thinking College Algebra – Trigonometry 52+ Critical Thinking College Composition 50+ Effective Communication College Composition Modular 50+ Effective Communication College Mathematics 50+ Critical Thinking English Literature (with or without Essay) 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics English Literature 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Financial Accounti ng 50+ Critical Thinking French, Level 1 50+ Effective Communication French, Level 2 59+ Effective Communication Freshman College Composition 50+ Effective Communication German, Level 1 50+ Effective Communication German, Level 2 60+ Effective Communication History of the United States I:

Early Colonization to 1877 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics General Examination: Score General Education Competency History of the United States II:

1865 to Present 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Human Growth and Development 50+ Glob al Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Humanities 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Information Systems 50+ General Elective Introduction to Educational Psychology 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introductory Business Law 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introductory Psychology 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introductory Sociology 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Natural Sciences 50+ Critical Thinking Precalculus 50+ Critical Thinking Principles of Accounting n/a Critical Thinking Principles of Macroeconomics 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Principles of Management 50+ General Elective Principles of Marketing 50+ General Elective Principles of Microeconomics 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Social Sciences and History 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Spanish, Level 1 50+ Effective Communication Spanish, Level 2 63+ Effective Communication Trigonometry n/a Critical Thinking Western Civilization I:

Ancient Near East to 1648 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 156 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Examination: Score General Education Competency Western Civilization II:

1648 to Present 50+ Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics *The credits awarded is contingent upon the official trans cript received. Prometric DSST Exams (Formerly DANTES) General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency A History of the Vietnam War 49+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Art of the Western World 48+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Astronomy 48+ 3 Critical Thinking Business Ethics and Society 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Business Law II 52+ 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Business Mathematics V3.400 V2. 48 V1. 45 3 Critical Thinking Criminal Justice 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Environment Science 46+ 3 Critical Thinking Ethics in America 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Foundation of Education 46+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Fundamentals of College Algebra 400 3 Critical Thinking Fundamentals of Counseling 400+ 3 General Elective Fundamentals of Cybersecurity 400 3 UD General Elective General Anthropology 47+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Health and Human Development 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency History of the Soviet Union 400 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Human/ Cultural Geography 48+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to Business V2.400 V1. 46 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to Computing 400 3+ Critical Thinking Introduction to Law Enforcement 400+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to World Religions 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introductory College Algebra 46+ 3 Critical Thinking Lifespan Developmental Psychology 400 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Management Information Systems V2. 400 V1. 48+ 3 Critical Thinking Money and Banking V2. 400 V1. 48+ 3 UD Critical Thinking Organizational Behavior V2. 400 V1. 48+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Personal Finance 400 3 Critical Thinking Personnel/ Human Resource Management V2. 400 V1. 48+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Physical Geology 46+ 3 Critical Thinking Principles of Finance V3.400 V2. 46 V1. 46 3 Critical Thinking Principles of Finance Accounting 49+ 3 Critical Thinking Principles of Physical Science I 47+ 3 Critical Thinking Principles of Public Speaking 47+ 3 Effective Communication Principles of Statistics 400 3 Critical Thinking Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 157 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Principles of Supervision V2.400 V1. 46 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Substance Abuse 400 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Technical Writing 46+ 3 Effective Communication The Civil War and Reconstruction 47+ 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Excelsior College Examinations (ECE) General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Abnormal Psychology C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Adult Nursing C or better 8 UD Critical Thinking American Dream C or better 6 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Anatomy and Physiology C or better 6 Critical Thinking Bioethics:

Philosophical Issues C or better 3 UD Critical Thinking Clinical Performance in Nursing Exam (CPNE) Pass 8 General Elective College Writing C or better 3 Effective Communication Community - Focused Nursing C or better 4 UD Global Awareness, Per spectives, and Ethics Corporate Finance C or better 3 Critical Thinking Cultural Diversity C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Earth Science C or better 3 Critical Thinking English Composition C or better 6 Effective Communication Essentials of Nursing Care: Chronicity C or better 3 Critical Thinking General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences C or better 3 Critical Thinking Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety C or better 3 Critical Thinking Essentials of Nursing Care: Reproductive Health C or better 3 Critical Thinking Ethics: Theory and Practice C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Foundations of Gerontology C or better 3 UD Critical Thinking Fundamentals of Nursing C or better 3 Critical Thinking Health Differences Across the Life Span 1 C or better 8 Critical Thinking Health Differences Across the Life Span 2 C or better 3 Critical Thinking Health Differences Across the Life Span 3 C or better 3 Critical Thinking History of Nazi Germany C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Human Resource Management C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics International Conflict in the Twentieth Century C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Interpersonal Communication C or better 3 Effective Communication Introduction to Macroeconomics C or better 3 Critical Thinking or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to Microeconomics C or better 3 Critical Thinking or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to Music C or better 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Introduction to Philosophy C or better 3 Critical Thinking Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 158 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Introductory Accounting C or better 6 Critical Thinking Juvenile Delinquency C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Labor Relations C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Lifespan Developmental Psychology C or better 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School C or better 6 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Management in Nursing C or better 4 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Maternal and Child Nursing: Associate C or better 6 LD Critical Thinking Maternal and Child Nursing:

Baccalaureate C or better 8 UD Critical Thinking Maternity Nursing C or better 3 Critical Thinking Microbiology C or better 3 Critical Thinking New Role of Reason:

Philosophy and Society in the Seventeenth Century C or better 3 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 1 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 2 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 3 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 4 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 5 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts 6 C or better 4 Critical Thinking Nursing Concepts:

Foundations of Professional Practice C or better 3 General Elective General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Nursing Examinations Associate Degree Level - Differences In Nursing Care:

Area A 45+ 5 General Elective Nursing Examinations Associate Degree Level - Differences In Nursing Care:

Area B 50+ 5 General Elective Nursing Examinations Associate Degree Level - Differences In Nursing Care:

Area C 45+ 5 General Elective Nursing Examinations Associate Degree Level – Maternal and Child Nursing (Associate) C or better 6 General Elective Nursing Examinations Associate Degree Level - Occupational Strategies In Nursing 61+ 3 General Elective Organizational Behavior C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Pathophysiology C or better 3 UD Critical Thinking Principles of Management C or better 3 General Elective Principles of Marketing C or better 3 General Elective Production / Operations Management C or better 3 General Elective Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing C or better 8 UD Critical Thinking Psychology of Adulthood and Aging C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Religions of the World C or better 3 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 159 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. General Examination Score Credit s General Education Competency Research in Nursing C or better 3 UD Critical Thinking Research Method in Psychology C or better 3 UD Critical Thinking or Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Social Psychology C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Statistics C or better 3 Critical Thinking Transition to the Registered Professional Nurse Role C or better 3 General Elective Values & Responsibility: The Individual and Society C or better 6 Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics War in Vietnam (1945 -1975): A Global Perspective C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics World Conflicts Since 1900 C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics World Population C or better 3 UD Global Awareness, Perspectives, and Ethics Berlitz Language Evaluation For assessment of languages, an evaluation of language proficiency f rom the Berlitz Institute may be accepted for credit. Credit will satisfy the foreign language requirements. Students can take exams for any language assessed by Berlitz. A maximum of 16 lower -division credits will be awarded using the following scale: A r ating of 7 (out of 10) must be attained on each of the following to receive 8 credits of lower division for the Speaking and Listening portion of the evaluation: • Listening Comprehension • Pronunciation • Speaking Ability • Vocabulary • Use of Grammar A rating of 7 (out of 10) must be attained on each of the following to receive 8 credits of lower division for the Reading and Writing portion of the evaluation: • Reading Comprehension • Writing Ability • Vocabulary • Grammar • Spelling American Council on Education (ACE) ACE p rovides credit recommendations for formal courses and examinations completed outside of a traditional classroom. GCU will apply ACE evaluated credit according to the ACE transcript, first for matching course content or general education, then to electives, up to the transfer credit limits of the degree. Content must be equivalent and equal in credit to GCU courses at the masters and doctoral levels to be applied . Certificates or an ACE transcript should be submitted to the Office of Academic Records. A tran script can be requested on the ACE website at http://www.acenet.edu/ Students may submit certificates issued by the National Fire Academy (NFA) and Emergency Management Institute (EMI) as approved by the American Coun cil on Education (ACE). All other certificates issued by NFA and EMI, as well as FEMA Independent Study and Gannett, will not be considered for alternative transfer credits. National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS) NCCRS (formerly National PO NSI) evaluates training and education programs offered outside the traditional college classroom setting and translating them into college credit equivalencies. NCCRS -evaluated courses can be applied towards undergraduate lower -division general education r equirements or toward undergraduate lower -division elective requirements. Official transcripts from the organization that sponsored the course or learning experience must be submitted to the Office of Academic Records. NCCRS does not issue transcripts. Mor e information can be found on the NCCRS website . GCU Approved Certificates GCU has identified a list of international and national professional certificates that students can submit for alternative transfer credits, which are listed on the GCU Transfer Center . These certificates have been approved by the Colleges and can apply towards one of the following: • Lower or upper division undergraduate general education, program major/core or elective requirements • Limited graduate level coursework Grand Canyon University will award alternative transfer credits based on the equivalencies listed below: • 10 contact hours = 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit • 10 CEUs = 1 semester credit • 100 CEU contact hours = 1 semester credit Grand Canyon University will consider an academic appeal for certificate(s) not listed on the ACE website or GCU Transfer Center if the certificat e meets the following criteria: • Issued by an international or national organization (cannot be issued by an approved provider of a national or international organization) • Name of attendee • Name of Certification earned • Documents number of CEU or contact hour s completed • Date certification was awarded Lifelong Learning Assessment (LLA) The Center for Learning & Advancement defines 'Lifelong Learning Experiences' within the context of the LLA, and for the purposes of choosing an LLA topic and writing an LLA paper, as: "A real -life event that was experienced first -hand, has generated an extensive amount of personal and professional learning that is equivalent to college -level academic rigor and Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 160 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. quality, and has created a significant life change in the learner (i.e., an increased capacity to live and apply the learning in new contexts). These learning experiences are most valued when they are job -based (or volunteerism), but they should involve engaging in activities for significant amounts of time (e.g., severa l years or more), are non -episodic (i.e., not one -time events), and are context -embedded within naturally occurring life events during the adult years of life." In order to take advantage of this alternative credit method, students must first be approved t o take the course ENG 135: Lifelong Learning Assessment, which teaches students the skills needed to submit up to 8 credits of Lifelong Learning Assessments with an additional 4 credits being earned from the course itself. Students create and submit an LLA paper by documenting adult life experience in the form of an expository essay focused on experiential learning as described in the paragraph above. Papers submitted for consideration of credit should follow the following guidelines to earn : • 2 credits, com plete 10 pages and a minimum of two academic references; 3 subtopics; • 4 credits, complete 20 pages and a minimum of four academic references; 6 subtopics. Students are given the opportunity to submit up to two LLA topics for approval. If approved for a sec ond topic, an additional paper must be submitted for review that meets either the 2 credit or 4 credit requirements; ultimately, allowing the student to earn up to 12 credits. Papers should be written and documented following APA guidelines, including titl e and reference pages. These pages are not included in the page requirement . Grand Canyon University will award credit to students for life experiences when the evaluator is convinced that such experiences meet the requirements as outlined in the grading rubric and LLA definition. Sample topic areas are as follows : • Business Ownership • Human Communications • Introduction to Project Management • Military Career (with deployment) • Roles in Healthcare Credit earned through the LLA process can only be used to fulfill undergraduate effective communication or elective requirements and these credits may not be transferable to another institution in the way credit for actual courses completed at GCU would be transferable . The first LLA submissions must be received no later than 60 calendar days after the completion of the ENG -135 course. Students are allowed to submit a second LLA paper after proper approval within one year of the completion of ENG -135. Late submissions will not be considered. Students should note that inco mplete LLAs or LLAs with incomplete coversheets will not be reviewed and will be returned to the student. Students will be notified of the outcome of the review within 2 weeks of receipt of the LLA. Students will only have 2 attempts to receive a passing score on their LLA paper. Completed LLA papers are submitted through the GCU LLA site . IT Competency Assessment Students who have experie nce in a course that cannot be awarded credit through a course transfer from another educational institution or approved certification may be eligible to complete a competency assessment to be awarded transfer credit. Not all courses are available for comp etency assessments and students can obtain a list of available competency assessments through their SSC or UC. Students must pass the competency assessment with a grade of 70% or better and scores will not be rounded.

Students must take the competency asse ssment prior to becoming active in the course for which transfer credit may be granted.

There is no cost to the student to attempt the assessment. Students may attempt the competency assessment two times. Global Studies Portfolio (GSP) Traditional Campus Students The Global Studies Portfolio program will provide international opportunities for students to integrate experiential learning, personal development, disciplinary knowledge, and spiritual growth through active involvement in mission trip experiences through the Department of Spiritual Life. This program strives to prepare students to be responsible leaders and global citizens who participate in a values -based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage. GSPs submitted for consideration of c redit should follow the following guidelines to earn: • 2 credits, submit 10 of the pre -determined artifacts and a minimum of two academic references. Mandatory artifact assignments include G1.9 and G3.3. • 4 credits, submit 20 of the pre -determined artifacts and a minimum of four academic references. • Each artifact has a detailed assignment description. Papers should be written and documented following APA guidelines, including title and reference pages. These pages are not included in the page requirement. Grand Canyon University will award credit to students for a Global Studies Portfolio (GSP) when the student demonstrates that such experiences meet the requirements as outlined in the gra ding rubric and GSP definition. Credit earned through the GSP process can only be used to fulfill lower division elective credit requirements. These credits may not be transferable to another institution in the way credit for actual courses completed at GCU would be transferable. Credits are repeatable up to 8 total electi ve credits. Students should note that incomplete GSPs with incomplete coversheets will not be reviewed and will be returned to the student. Learning will be evaluated based on content, presentation and mechanics of the portfolio. Students will be notified of the outcome of the review within 2 weeks of receipt of the GSP. Students are notified through their GCU e -mail account. Students will only have 2 attempts to receive a passing score on their GSP. Completed GSPs are submitted to [email protected] within 90 days of the conclusion of the GCU Mission Trip. A $90 processing fee must be submitted prior to evaluation of the GSP. Payment should be delivered to the Study Abroad Office. Credit for Military Training and Experience In addition to the alternative transfer credit option policy, Grand Canyon University will award a maximum additional 30 credits for military training and experience as included on the Army/ACE Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Sailor/Marine/ ACE Registry Transcript (SMART), Air University/Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), Coast Guard Institute (CGI) or Joint Services Transcript (JST). If used in conjunction with the alternative transfer credit option, a military student can transfer i n 60 credits (30 military training and experience and 30 alternative credits). Credits earned above 60 credits must come from transfer coursework up to 90 credits, of which a maximum of 84 lower -division credits would be Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 161 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. accepted. AARTS, SMART, JST, CCAF, and CGI transcripts track all of a service member’s or veteran’s military training and coursework. Created by the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps in partnership with ACE and similar in format to college transfer transcripts, the documents list personal studen t data, courses, and occupations evaluated by ACE, including descriptions, learning outcomes, and equivalent college credit recommendations, as well as national college -level exam results. In lieu of the AARTS, SMART or JST documentation, GCU also will acc ept the DD Form 295, Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experiences during Military Service and DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. More information is available regarding these transcripts at http://www.acenet.edu/higher -education/topics/Pages/Transcript - Services.aspx . M a s t e r D e g r e e T r a n s f e r P o l i c i e s The University generally accepts courses from accredited, GCU - approved colleges, universities, and programs, provided the work is equivalent to a Grand Canyon University graduate -level course, has been earned in conjunction with the completion of a graduat e level course, and a grade of B or better was earned. The University will accept up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the total program requirements in transfer (whichever is less). College Transfer Restriction The first course of the graduate program of study cann ot be satisfied by transferred credits. M a s t e r D e g r e e P r o g r a m m a t i c T r a n s f e r P o l i c i e s College of Nursing and Health Care Professions Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult -Gerontology (ACNP) Post -Master of Scie nce in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with an Emphasis in Adult -Gerontology Certificate Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Advanced pharmacology, ad vanced pathophysiology and advanced health assessment are non -transferrable courses. If, however, these courses are taken within one year of the program start date, an appeal can be submitted for review . ** Exception: If a Certified Nurse Practitioner wh o is active and current in clinical practice, applies to Post -Masters Nurse Practitioner program, they may be able to transfer in courses. Student will be exempt from having to complete the 3P predictor exam and the Head to Toe assessment. G r a d u a t e C e r t i f i c a t e o f C o m p l e t i o n T r a n s f e r P o l i c i e s The University generally accepts courses from accredited, GCU - approved colleges, universities, and programs, provided the work is equivalent to a Grand Canyon University graduate -level course, has been earned in conjun ction with the completion of a graduate level course, and a grade of B or better was earned. The University will accept one course of the total certificate requirements in transfer. This includes credits completed from a master’s degree previously earned through Grand Canyon University. Post -Master Certificates requiring 30 or more credits for completion fall under the Master Degree Transfer Policies section. D o c t o r a l D e g r e e T r a n s f e r P o l i c i e s The University generally accepts doctoral -level courses from regionally accredited colleges and universities, provided the content is equivalent to a Grand Canyon University doctoral -level course, and a grade of B or better was earned. The University will accept up to nine credits into the program. Coursework transfe rred into GCU’s doctoral program must have been completed within seven years prior to transfer. Due to the dissertation or practice improvement components integrated throughout courses in GCU’s doctoral programs, the following courses are not eligible for transfer and must be completed at GCU: • All research courses : RES, PSY -801, PSY -815, PSY -825, PSY -850 • All residency (RSD) courses • All assessment and statistics courses: PSY -843, PSY -845, PSY -870 • All dissertation courses RES -871, PSY -885, and all 900 level courses • All DNP and DNP -Ed courses, with the exception of DNP - 825. With transfer approval of DNP -825, 50 immersion hours may need to be completed in association with DNP -825 course objectives as independent study hours prior to completion of the program. A n extension course may be required if hours are not acquired during the course of the program. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 162 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Graduation Requiremen ts The completion of the required minimum of 120 semester credits for a baccalaureate degree usually requires four yea rs of 30 semester hours each. The freshman and sophomore years are usually spent in general or introductory courses in diversified liberal arts areas . During the remaining two years, the student may concentrate in the field of major interest. The work for the entire program consists of General Education (GE) requirements, major and minor subjects, and elective courses. Students completing a graduate program must meet the curricular requirements per the Program of Study. A Student Services Counselor will hel p each student select a combination of major, minor, and elective studies appropriate for that individual. However, it is the ultimate responsibility of the student to plan their course of study appropriately. D e s i g n a t i o n o f A c a d e m i c C a t a l o g University and college programmatic requirements may change.

A degree candidate is required to meet the requirements for graduation as outlined in the Academic Catalog in effect at the time he/she begins classes or those of any subsequent changes in the University Policy Handbook, provided the student has remained in continuous enrollment at Grand Canyon University.

These requirements are also contained in the student’s signed Enrollment Agreement. Nontraditional Student Continuous enrollment is define d as being in attendance continuously, with no break in attendance longer than 14 days. Traditional Campus Student Continuous enrollment is defined as consecutive semesters; enrollment in the Summer session is not relevant for the traditional campus studen t. A student who has been readmitted after a period of non - attendance or after attending an institution other than Grand Canyon University (including an Arizona community college) will graduate under the requirements for graduation as stated in the Academi c Catalog at the time of readmission. This provision applies whether the period of non -attendance at Grand Canyon University was voluntary or due to Academic Suspension or Academic Expulsion. Students who complete one degree program and then wish to pursue a second degree do not do so under the same Academic Catalog as their first degree. These students must meet the Academic Catalog requirements in effect at the time they begin work toward the second degree, unless they remained in continuous enrollment fo r both degrees and both degrees will be posted at the same time. B a c c a l a u r e a t e G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Students are considered complete once all degree requirements are fulfilled and grades have been posted. Students are eligible for graduation upon submission of the Graduation Application , graduation fee, and clearan ce of financial responsibilities. All degrees will be posted (formally placed on the student’s transcript) approximately 30 days after degree requirements are fulfilled and grades are posted. Students wishing to participate in Commencement will have additi onal requirements to complete. Please refer to the Commencement section for further details. Program Credit Requirement The minimum number of semester credits required for a baccalaureate degree is 120. Students lacking the required minimum 120 credits to graduate from their program, usually due to transfer credit may take one of the University’s Service Learning courses to complete the difference in credits either in the major or elective category. Service Learning courses cannot be used to fulfill credits in the general education category. Students are required to meet the program graduation requirements of their degree including meeting the required coursework and any capstone requirements. Traditional Campus Student Traditional campus students who have t ransferred in a minimum of 24 college level credits and have a 3.0 GPA or higher can waive the University Foundations course, UNV -303. However, College of Education students are required to take University Foundations in College of Education, UNV -108, rega rdless of transfer credits and GPA. College of Education students who have previously completed a GCU University Success course or satisfied the waiver requirement in some other fashion are not required to take UNV -108. Minimum GPA Requirements Undergraduate students must have at least an enrollment cumulative 2.0 GPA for their program of study. • Major Grade Point Average: Undergraduate students must also have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA in their majors and are not permitted to count any course with a grade below C toward their majors. Higher GPAs are required by specific departments and colleges. • Minor Grade Point Average: Undergraduate students must have at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA in their minors and are not permitted to count any course wit h a grade below C toward their minors. Residency Requirement Undergraduate students must complete at least 30 semester credits of course work in a Grand Canyon University program to satisfy residency requirements. Upper Division Credit Requirement For a ba ccalaureate degree, a student must earn a minimum of 36 semester credits in upper division (300 or above) courses. Writing Intensive Course Credit As a graduation requirement for all baccalaureate programs of study, students must successfully complete a mi nimum of three courses that have been designated as Writing Intensive. These courses must include ENG -105 (or its equivalent) and two courses in the major, one of which must be upper -division. Writing -Intensive courses are designed to provide students with a structured format, within which to learn and to demonstrate mastery of content through effective, discipline -appropriate written assignments. A designated writing -intensive assignment involves multiple submissions that include the following essential elements: • Research (appropriate source selection, integration, acknowledgment, and citation) Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 163 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Pre -writing and Review (may include brainstorming, outlining, annotated bibliographies, peer -review, faculty feedback) • Revision and Final submission To ensure a shar ed focus on content, as well as style, a minimum of 30% of the final writing -assignment grade is based upon mechanics and organization. In all cases, revision is required, and the culminating writing -intensive assignment(s) comprise a minimum of 30% of the course grade. The University has always accepted comparable courses from other accredited, GCU -approved institutions that, in the judgment of the faculty, meet the intent of the requirements as specified.

The faculty teaching a specific discipline will be consulted when the Office of Academic Records cannot establish whether or not a particular transferred course is substantially similar to the GE requirement. Major/Core Undergraduate students are required to select one subject area, a major, in which they must earn at least 36 semester hours of acceptable credit. At least 36 credits of the major must be upper division. Courses with a grade of D or below (2.0 GPA) are not permitted to count toward the major. Double Major Traditional campus student Students wishing to pursue two majors under a single degree (e.g., Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Bachelor of Arts in History or Master of Science in Leadership and Master of Science in Psychology): • Must meet the admission criteria for that degree. • Must sub mit request form to their Student Services Counselor of the primary major and the desire to seek a secondary major. • Must fulfill the General Education requirements (for undergraduate programs) and all degree requirements for each major sought. • Will have a single GPA for the purpose of determining graduation honors (undergraduate programs only). • 24 semester credits must be unduplicated within each major for the completion of both majors if pursuing a second major. • Will use the catalog year of the primary maj or to determine the secondary major requirements. • Must file a Graduation Application with the Office of Academic Records that notes each major sought. • Will receive a single diploma with the degree, primary major and secondary major. The secondary major will also be indicated upon the transcript. Dual Major Traditional campus student • Dual major programs are specifically designed sets of University curriculum and clearly outlined in the Academic Catalog as predetermined by the University (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Special Education). • Fulfill the General Education requirements, degree prerequisites and requirements, and all other University requirements for the dual -major program. • Will have a single GPA for the purpose of determining graduation honors. • Will receive a single diploma with the degree, primary major and secondary major. This will also be indicated upon the transcript. Minors (Undergraduate Programs) Traditional campus s tudent Students wishing to pursue an additional minor under a single degree: • Minors are a minimum of 16 semester credits, with a minimum of 12 semester credits being unduplicated. • Must complete at least 12 semester credits of course work at Grand Canyon Un iversity to satisfy residency requirement for minor. • Must submit request form to their Student Services Counselor of their desire to seek a minor. • Must fulfill the prerequisites and requirements for the minor sought. • Will use the catalog year of the primar y major to determine requirements. • Will have the additional minors indicated upon their transcripts. Minors will not be listed on the diploma. Double Degree Traditional campus student An undergraduate student wishing to pursue two degrees simultaneously fr om Grand Canyon University must meet the following requirements: (e.g.: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies) • Must meet the admission criteria for each degree. • Must submit request form to their Student Services Counse lor of the primary degree and the desire to seek a second degree. • Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Grand Canyon University beyond the requirements for the first degree (e.g., a minimum of 150 credit hours if the requirements, for the first degree w ere completed after 120 hours). • Must fulfill the General Education requirements, all degree prerequisites and requirements, and all other University requirements for each degree sought. • 24 semester credits must be unduplicated within each degree for the co mpletion of both degrees if pursuing a second degree. • Will use the catalog year of the primary degree to determine the secondary degree requirements. • Must file a Graduation Application with the Office of Academic Records that notes each degree sought. • Will receive a single diploma for each degree earned. The secondary degree will also be indicated upon the transcript. • The student will have a single GPA for the purpose of determining graduation honors. Second Degree • A student who has earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited, GCU -approved college, university, or program may be granted an additional baccalaureate degree from Grand Canyon University upon completion of the following: • Meet the admission criteria f or that degree. • Select a major field not used as a major for the previous degree (see specific major for number of hours required). • Complete a minimum of 30 additional credit hours in the major area at Grand Canyon University after the conferral of the pre vious baccalaureate degree(s). (Note: Second Degree students do not qualify for honors at graduation.) • File a Graduation Application with the Office of Academic Records for the degree sought. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 164 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Internal Transfer bet ween GCU Degrees and/or Graduate Certificates of Completion • Students who have completed a Grand Canyon University master’s degree or post -master certificate that required 30 or more credits can apply the lesser of 12 credits, or 1/3 of the total program -credit requirements, to a second master’s degree at GCU. All credits earned in graduate certificates of completion that require fewer than 30 credits can be applied towards a master’s degree at Grand Canyon University. • If students are found to have taken a course equivalent to a GCU course of differing credit, the student will still need to meet the total program credit requirements in order to graduate. B a c c a l a u r e a t e P r o g r a m m a t i c G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Colangelo College of Business Bachelor of Science i n Hospitality Management Students are required to accumulate 600 hours of paid or unpaid experience in the hospitality industry throughout their program of study. Experience may be in any aspect of the hospitality industry, subject to the Colangelo College of Business approval. M a s t e r G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Students are considered complete once all degree requirements are fulfilled and grades have been posted. Students are eligible for graduation upon submission of the Graduation Application , graduation fee, and clearance of financial responsibilities. All degrees will be posted (formally placed on the student’s transcript) approximately 30 days after degree requirements are fulfilled and grades are posted. Students w ishing to participate in Commencement will have additional requirements to complete.

Please refer to the Commencement section for further details. • Graduate students must meet the degree requirements of the degree in which they graduate. • Requirements includ e earning the total number of credits required by the program, meeting content requirements, and sub mitting any capstone activities. If students fail to meet any of the program requirements, a degree will not be conferred until the requirements are met. • Graduate students must also have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, with no grade lower than a C. • Students lacking the required minimum credits to graduate from their program, usually due to transfer credit may take one of the University’s Service Learning cours es. Students are required to meet the program graduation requirements of their degree including meeting the required coursework and any capstone requirements. Dual -Degree Programs Dual -degree programs are specifically designed sets of University curriculum that will convey two separate degrees (e.g., M.B.A. and M.S.) upon completion of a set of unified curriculum. Dual -degree programs are clearly outlined in the Academic Catalog and predetermined by the University. A student wishing to pursue a dual degree: • Must meet the admission criteria for that dual -degree program • Must complete the requirements for both degrees before being granted either degree. • Must file a Graduation Application with the Office of Academic Records that notes each degree sought. • Will receive two separate diplomas, one for each degree in the dual -degree program. Additio nal Emphases Students wishing to pursue an additional emphasis under a single degree: • An Addition al Emphasis is a minimum of 8 semester credits, with a minimum of 8 semester credits being unduplicated. Graduate students have the option of completing up to two emphasis areas as part of their degree. • Must submit request form to their Student Services C ounselor of their desire to seek an additional emphasis. • Must fulfill the prerequisites and requirements for the emphasis sought. • Will use the catalog year of the primary major to determine requirements. • Will have the additional emphasis indicated upon the ir transcripts. • Will receive a single diploma with the degree, primary emphasis and secondary emphasis. D o c t o r a l G r a d u a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t s Students are considered complete once all degree requirements are fulfilled and grades have been posted. Students are e ligible for graduation upon submission of the Graduation Application , graduation fee, and clearance of financial responsibilities. All degrees will be posted (formally placed on the student’s transcript) approximatel y 30 days after degree requirements are fulfilled and grades are posted. Students wishing to participate in Commencement will have additional requirements to complete.

Please refer to the Commencement section for further details. • Doctoral learners must mee t the degree requirements of the degree in which they graduate . • Requirements include earning the total number of credits required by the program, meeting content requirements, and • For CDS: Approval of a dissertation by the committee and the Dean as demons trated by a signed D -80 document (See Appendix A) • Graduation requirements for the DNP program include completion of the Quality Improvement (QI) or Internal Review Board (IRB) process, Academic Quality Review (AQR) 1 and 2 completion, chair and content exp ert approval and have met the minimum of 1000 Practice Immersion Hours prior to meeting eligibility. DNP Learners that are deficient hours or have a final manuscript deemed “not ready” for Dean review at the end of the program may require additional extens ion courses to meet programmatic requirements prior to Dean approval . • If learners fail to meet any of the program requirements, a degree will not be conferred until the requirements are met . • Doctoral learners must also have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA. P o s t h u m o u s D e g r e e s In the unfortunate event that a student passes away prior to earning his or her degree, GCU may, if the student qualifies, grant the student’s degree posthumously. The qualifications include: Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 165 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Baccalaureate Students • Student was in good ac ademic standing (as measured by GPA) at the time of his or her death. • The student completed at least 90 credits toward a 120 credit degree; including completion of at least half the credits in the student’s major • A deceased student’s cause of death was not due to any unlawful activity on the part of the student. Master’s/Post Master’s Students • Student was in good academic standing (as measured by GPA) at the time of his or her death. • The student completed more than 75% of the program • A deceased student’s cause of death was not due to any unlawful activity on the part of the student. Doctoral Students • Student was in good academic standing (as measured by GPA) at the time of his or her death. • The student completed more than 75% of the program • Student’s Disse rtation or DPI Project Proposal had been approved by the University. • A deceased student’s cause of death was not due to any unlawful activity on the part of the student. C o m m e n c e m e n t Eligibility to Participate in Commencement A candidate for graduation mus t meet the criteria listed below for one of t he two commencement exercises. Fall Non Traditional Ceremonies • Students expected to complete their degree by between 7/1 - 12/31 o Degree posted or registered through completion with end date of final course ending on or before 12/31 *Note: The College of Doctoral Studies requires the Dean’s signature on the completed committee -approved Dissertation with a signed GCU D -80 form by close of business 60 days prior to the date of the graduation ceremonies. The College o f Nursing and Health Care Professions requires the Dean’s signature on the completed committee -approved Direct Practice Improvement Project with a signed project sheet by close of business 60 days prior to the date of the graduation ceremonies and have doc umented in Typhon a minimum of 1000 Practice Immersion Hours. DNP Learners that are deficient hours or have a final manuscript deemed “not ready” for Dean review at the end of the program may require additional extension courses to meet programmatic requir ements prior to Dean approval Winter Traditional Ceremony • Expected Fall graduates o Degree posted or registered through completion with end date of final course being on or before end of Fall Semester Spring Traditional Ceremony • Expected Spring & Summer graduates o Degree posted or registered through completion with end date of final course being on or before end of Summer Semester Non Traditional Ceremony • Students expected to complete their degree between 1/1 - 6/30 o Degree posted or registered through comp letion with end date of final course ending on or before 6/30 *Note: The College of Doctoral Studies requires the Dean’s signature on the completed committee -approved Dissertation with a signed GCU D -80 form by close of business 60 days prior to the date o f the graduation ceremonies. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions requires the Dean’s signature on the completed committee -approved Direct Practice Improvement Project with a signed project sheet by close of business 60 days prior to the date of the graduation ceremonies and have documented in Typhon a minimum of 1000 Practice Immersion Hours. Attendance at Commencement A candidate for graduation is invited to attend public commencement exercises that are held in the Fall (Non - traditional/Coho rt students only), Winter (Traditional students only) and Spring (Non -traditional /Cohort and Traditional students) . Information regarding the commencement exercise is available at GCU Commenc ement Resource Page . Academic Regalia for Commencement Candidates for graduation participating in the commencement exercises are required to wear the prescribed academic regalia, which consist of a black gown and hood. The gown has distinguished sleeves to indicate the level of academic achievement earned. • Undergraduate students: pointed sleeves • Graduate students: oblong sleeves • Doctoral students: bell -shaped sleeves The academic colleges are represented by the color of the tassels which hang from the cap. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some of the colors that may be seen on the graduates’ hoods: • Arts, Letters, Humanities - white • Business - drab • Education - light blue • Math and Sciences - gold • Music - pink • Nursing - apricot • Physical Education - sage green • Public Health – salmon pink • Religion – scarlet • Science – golden yellow Those who hold the Ph.D. degree may choose either the color of their discipline or Ph.D. blue, a royal blue. American Council on Education (2012). A cademic Regalia. Retrieved from: http://www.acenet.edu/news -room/Pages/Academic -Costume - Code.aspx G r a d u a t i o n w i t h A c a d e m i c R e c o g n i t i o n Ray -Maben Scholars This recognition represents the highest scholarship honor awarded by Grand Canyon University each year at graduation.

Established by the faculty, the criteria consist of a cumulative and Grand Canyon University GPA of at least 3.9, with no more than 12 transferable semeste r credits. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 166 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Latin Honors Undergraduate students w ho have earned at least 60 credits at Grand Canyon University may qualify for honors at graduation by maintaining one of the following GPAs: • 3.40 to 3.59 may qualify for graduation cum laude; • 3.60 to 3.79 may qualify for graduation magna cum laude; • 3.80 to 4.00 may qualify for graduation summa cum laude. Second bachelor degree and graduate students are not eligible for honors. In academe, being admitted and completing a graduate degree is considered an honor. For walking p urposes for commencement ceremonies or exercises , honor candidates will be decided by using the GPA at the time commencement registration closes for each scheduled commencement ceremonies or exercises . Walking honors does not guarantee actual honors will be granted and displayed on the student’s transcript or diploma. True honors will be determined at the time of the posting of the degree and will be displayed on the student’s transcript and diploma. University Honors Undergraduate students who have completed less than 60 semester credits at Grand Canyon University may be eligible for University Honors. Students, who complete their degree with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher for credits earned at Grand Canyon University, will b e awarded University Honors at Graduation. Honors will be displayed on the student’s transcript. Honors College Students who complete the Honors program will be given special recognition, which will be determined at the time of the degree posting and will be displayed on the students’ transcript. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 167 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Academic S ervices and Resources The following section highlights some of the academic services and resources available to students, both traditional and nont raditiona l. The University strives to provide and introduce additional support for students to achieve their educational goals. As new servic es are introduced, they will be included in this section of the University Policy Handbook. C a r e e r S e r v i c e s D e p a r t m e n t Career exploration and career planning are available to any Grand Canyon University student or Alumni at the Career Services Center. Students can access the services and resources of Career Services during regular university hours. Career S ervice Areas Career services offer the following: • College Major Exploration • Free College Major Testing Tools • Talk online or at our Career Services Center • Career Services • Career Fairs • Career Resource Center • Career Services Advising • Employer Networking • Employment Opportunities (on and off Campus) • Informational interviews • Internships • Job Postings • Job Search Assistance • Mock Interviews • Resource Boards • Resume Review • Small Discussions and Workshops • Virtual Career Fair • Walk -in Appointments Career Advisement Ap pointments Career advisement is available to assist students in self - assessment, college major exploration, career exploration, resume and cover letter writing, portfolio building, job searching, and interview preparation. Career advisement is available by walk -in, phone, or appointment. Call 602 -639 -6606; 877 -610 -5506, or [email protected] . T h e C e n t e r f o r L e a r n i n g & A d v a n c e m e n t The Center for Learning & Advancement (CLA) provides tutoring support services to all students at GCU. It offers several tutoring formats like face -to-face (one -on-one and small group), live online sessions, and content area clubs. Students are also welcome to use the CLA facilities for studying with their peers or alone. Additionall y, the CLA supports student success through tutorials and workshops related to reading strategies, time management techniques, study skills, note -taking strategies, test - taking techniques, and APA. As an added resource, ThinkingStorm is an online tutoring service that Grand Canyon University makes available to all its students. ThinkingStorm provides tutoring in mathematics (basic math through Calculus, including Bilingual Math), Biology, Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Organic Chem istry, Physics, Economics, Statistics, Spanish, and Writing. Students are encouraged to contact the Center for Learning & Advancement for ways to help them become more academically successful or to connect with a tutor on -ground or online. The Center is op en Monday -Friday, 8am -5pm (Arizona time), although there are several nights of extended hours which vary.

Please contact the Center for Learning and Advancement by calling 602 -639 -8901, emailing them at [email protected] , or going to their website at Center for Learning and Advancement website . G C U L i b r a r y The Grand Canyon University Library supports the University’s mission, vision, and values by providing quality resources and innovative services to support and enrich academic success, scholarship, and lifelong learning. RESEARCH YOUR PURPOSE! The GCU Libr ary connects people with resources by providing personalized, on -demand research assistance that enriches the learning experience and supports intellectual inquiry and discovery . • Ask A Librarian: Ask the GCU Library staff directly for research assistance. Contact us via phone, email or chat. We can help with personalized assistance with creating effective search strategies for research topics, basic database navigation, using the resource tools, including RefWorks & EndNote Web, personalized database accoun ts, RSS feeds, search alerts, APA formatting, persistent links, and more! • GCU Library Databases & Resources: Search for journal articles, eBooks and physical books, dissertations, streaming video and streaming music, using our extensive collection of datab ases and resources. Organize and manage your citations with bibliographic management software tools RefWorks or EndNote Web. • Help & Tutorials: Find general library, database, and technical support tutorials on the GCU Library’s web site: http://library.gcu.edu . Sign -up for the GCU Library: Introduction webinar, where you will receive a guided tour of how to access and use the GCU Library’s resources: • Interlibrary Loan (ILL): Need materials the GCU Library does not own? Request an ILL on the GCU Library’s web site: http://library.gcu.edu . Library Contact Information & Hours : https://library.gcu.edu C a m p u s C o m p u t e r C e n t e r There are two computer labs on campus (GCU Library and the College of Theology building ). All labs are equipped with up -to- date computers and monitors. The computer labs offer Internet access and a host of applications for use outside of the classroom.

In a ddition to the lab computer resources, wireless Internet access is available for students at various points on campus. G C U I n s t i t u t i o n a l R e v i e w B o a r d Grand Canyon University (GCU) is committed to quality research, scholarship, and service. All systematic r esearch undertaken by GCU personnel or learners in which human subjects participate is subject to review under the Institutional Review Board (IRB) policy and procedures for protection of Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 168 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. human subjects in research. The federal definition for research is “a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop and contribute to generalizable knowledge (Federal Regulations 45 CFR 46).” This definition includes any surveys, tests, observations of people, or expe riments which involve systematic data collection that could result in knowledge reported in dissertations, publications and professional meetings. The GCU Institutional Review Board operates under federal policies and procedures mandated by the U.S. Depart ment of Health and Human Services and the Office for Human Research Protections www.hhs.gov/ohrp/. Policies governing academic scholarship and research activities conducted at GCU are available on the DC Research Center ( http://dc.gcu.edu/irb ) and the GCU website ( http://www.gcu.edu/College -of-Doctoral - Studies/Institutional -Review -Board.php ) apply to all research conducted at o r sponsored by Grand Canyon University. • All research projects directed by GCU faculty, staff, or learners must receive IRB approval prior to collecting data. • GCU researchers must complete required training in research ethics CITI Training ( http://www.citiprogram.org ) and adhere to the principles of respect for persons, beneficence, and justice embodied in the Belmont Report. • Individuals from external institutions who wish to conduct research using GCU data, learner s or personnel as participants must submit an application for site authorization to the Office of Academic Research, provide proof of IRB approval from their home institution, and receive approval from the GCU IRB and the Provost. • Classroom curriculum proj ects, workshop evaluations, and administrative projects do not need IRB approval if they are not research. If the results will not be distributed outside the classroom, institutional setting, or if they are used solely for program review or evaluation, IRB review is not required. However, if such projects lead to generalizable information, through publication or dissemination of results external to GCU, they must undergo review. Regardless of whether the project is subject to review, all GCU faculty, staff and learners must adhere to ethical guidelines when conducting class or institutional projects with human participants. Research activities or exercises conducted as part of curriculum for coursework are considered exempt from IRB review when the following criteria are met: • There is minimal risk, and • The planned classroom exercise does not involve members of vulnerable populations, and • Information obtained is recorded in such a manner that human subjects cannot be identified, directly or through identifiers linked to subjects, and • The information will not be made public in the form of presentation or publication outside of the classroom or education setting. I n t e r n a t i o n a l S t u d e n t s O f f i c e The International Students Office , or ISO , is housed on campus in Build ing 18, Room 10 4 and houses the International Stud ent Coordinator’s office. The ISO contains an international students’ lounge, which students may use as a meeting place, study space, or area to relax between classes. The ISO is the storehouse and archive of F -1 student documents. The International Student Coordinator manages F -1 student documents and SEVIS records, issues I -20s, and is the advisor on matters related to maintaining F -1 status. Maintaining F -1 Status International F -1 students are responsibl e for knowing the rules to maintain their F -1 status. In order to learn the obligations and privileges of being an F -1 student, they may consult with the International Student Coordinator or acquire information from the Homeland Security’s website “Study in the States” . Change of Address Students are required to report a change of residence within 10 days of your move. Contact the staff of the International Students Office , so the University can officially update the SEVIS record. Authorization to Work See the International Student Employment section of the University Policy Handbook. Maintain Full Course of Study Per federal regulations, International (F-1) students are required to pursue a full course of study; the minimum for an undergraduate is 12 credits per semester and one online class may be taken to satisfy the 12 credit minimum. The minimum for a graduate student’s full course of study follows general campus policy noted above and is verified by the International Student Coordinator. Securing a Validating Signature Students, who need a validating signature for an I -20, should take it to the International Students Office for processing several da ys before the planned departure. Immigration Documents Students must keep immigration documents valid at all times. Passport Students must know passport expiration date. Do not allow the passport to expire. Students are required to have a valid passport with an expiration date that is no less than six months hence, except in those cases where the student’s home country has an agreement with the U.S. To find out how to extend the validity of your passport, contact your country’s consulate in the U.S. A list of foreign consular offices in the U.S. may be found at https://www.state.gov/s/cpr/fco/ F-1 Visa The visa is a permit which allows individuals to apply for entry to the U.S. at the port of entry. It shows i mmigration status (should be F -1), the number of times an individual may enter the U.S. (shown as single, double, or multiple entry), and the last day on which he or she can enter the country. It does not show how long the student may stay in the U.S. Whil e it is not illegal to be in the U.S. with an expired visa, a new visa will be required to leave and re -enter the US. (Exception: If a student travels to Canada, Mexico, or any of the islands in the Caribbean except Cuba and return within 30 days, and he o r she has a valid passport, an unexpired I -20 and an I -94 card, the student may enter with an expired visa.) It is not possible to obtain a visa in the U S. If a student will be traveling outside the US and wishes to re -enter after the visa has expired, he or she should plan to visit a U.S. consulate to apply for a new visa. Form I -20 The I -20 authorizes individuals to attend Grand Canyon University (GCU). International students are required to read the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 169 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. I-20 and indicate acceptance of its terms by endorsing the document. Form I -94 Arrival and Departure Record The I -94 demonstrates that the students have been lawfully admitted to the US. The I -94 is distributed on the airplane prior to landing. When the student passes through the immigration check station at the port of entry, the border agent will make a notation of the date of entry and visa status, and will usually staple the form into your passport. In most cases a notation of “D/S” (duration of status) will be marked on the card, indicating that the stude nt may stay in the U.S. until the student has finished the academic program, as long as the student maintains an acceptable status. If a specific date is noted on this form instead of D/S, notify the staff of the International Students Office because the student must either exit the country by that time or file an extension. Do not lose the I -94. Only one will be issued and replacements are expensive and take a long time to receive.

When the student travels overseas, the student must surrender the card at t he airport. Few exceptions exist to this requirement, including travel to Mexico, Canada, or the Caribbean Islands (verify this information with the International Students Office ). When the student re -enters the U.S., the student will be issued a new I -94. Safeguarding Immigration Documents Do not lose or destroy any documents received from the U.S.

government or school officials. Keep all issued documents in a safe and accessible place in the event it is necessary to show them to the authorities. Travel in F-1 Status Always consult with the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) in the Center of International Education before planning travel abroad. Since the circumstances of each student will differ, the information in this section is meant to provide general guidelines for students. It may not be all inclusive of the things that the student needs to determine whether or not it is appropriate to travel or whether or not the student will be readmitted to the United States. Please remember that the U.S.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at the Port of Entry (POE) decides whether or not a person is admissible to the United States. This decision is based upon the facts and circumstances presented at the time that the student applies to enter, ther efore it important to know the situation and carry the proper documentation. Inside the U.S. On and near campus While students are on -campus or in the surrounding area, they do not need to have their passport or I -20 with them. Keep the documents safely st ored, however, and know where to get them quickly, if necessary. Away from the campus in the Phoenix area Students should carry their passport, I -94 card and I -20 with them in case authorities ask for proof of identity. Outside the U.S. Students who travel abroad must show proper documentation to re-enter the U.S. They must not have been gone from the U.S.

more than 5 months for the following guidelines. At the port of entry, present: • Valid passport with expiration date at least six months from the date of entry. For exceptions, see the Passport agreement list below for countries with agreements with the US for shorter expiration dates. • Valid F -1 visa stamp in passport • I-20 that has been endorsed by the PDSO in the International Students Office within the last 6 months. (Technically, the signature is valid for one year, but many agents at the port of entry prefer to see the endorsement from the school more frequently.) • Other recommended documents: Financial guarantee documents showing the student have funds to pay for your educational and living expenses while here, copy of recent transcripts, letter from CIE verifying student status at GCU. • Exceptions to the travel documentation above apply to travel to Canada, Mexico or adjacent islands with the exception of Cuba. If the student plans to travel to one of these locations for fewer than 30 days, retain your I -94 card. Even if the visa is expired, a student may be readmitted based on an automatic revalidation of the visa. Study Abroad and International Program s Study Abroad programs may involve relationships with other colleges, universities, organizations, or countries. Students should contact the Study Abroad Office for more information by emailing [email protected]. Weekly group information sessions as wel l as individual appointments are available . Study abroad students typically enroll at Grand Canyon University in a holding course such as UNV -300 to retain their enrollment and eligibility for financial aid. Upon successful completion of the semester, the specific credit for the experience replaces the holding course. Students are required to af firm with their Student Services Counselor how study abroad courses will apply to Grand Canyon University’s requirements. Due to the attendance t aking requirements of financial aid processed for cohort and online students at Grand Canyon University, the University is unable to process financial aid if students were to choose to participate in a study abroad option.

Students using financial aid woul d take a leave of absence, processed through a student’s Student Services Advisor, for the duration they are studying abroad, and their financial aid status would be reinstated upon return. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 170 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Drug -Free Campus and Workplace Policy Grand Canyon University is committed to providing a drug -free campus and workplace environment. As an institution of higher education, the University recognizes the need to establish a drug and alcohol awareness program to educate faculty, staff and students a bout the dangers of dru g and alcohol abuse. This policy is established as required by the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug -Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989. The sale, offer to sell, purchase, use, transfer, possession and/or manufacture of illegal drugs, incl uding marijuana (medical or otherwise) and alcohol, are strictly prohibited on University premises including parking lots, cafeterias, and other non -work related areas. Employees may not unlawfully possess, consume or be under the influence of alcohol whil e working, participating in Grand Canyon University events, or present on University Premises (including parking lots, cafeterias, and other non - work related areas), unless pre -authorized by senior management. D e s c r i p t i o n o f H e a l t h R i s k s Drugs and/or alcohol use contribute to: • 65% of all suicides • 70% of all drowning deaths • 83% of all fire deaths • 50% of all motor vehicle accidents • 70% of all homicides The following are descriptions of dangerous drugs: • Alcohol is a potentially addictive drug of significant physical and psychological consequence. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant that affects all neurological functions. At relatively low levels it affects ones judgment and decision - making, and at higher levels it impairs the f unctioning of one’s vital organs and can result in a coma or death. Alcohol is an irritant to the gastrointestinal tract and moderate over - indulgence ordinarily results in nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

In addition to these significant physical consequenc es, there are a number of less obvious consequences to alcohol use. For example, the effects of alcohol on sleep have been well documented. Consuming several drinks before bedtime has been found to decrease the amount of REM (rapid eye movement) or dreamin g sleep. The consequences of being deprived of REM sleep are impaired concentration and memory, as well as anxiety, tiredness, and irritability.

Additionally, research has demonstrated that alcohol tends to decrease fear and increase the likelihood that an individual will accept risks. This lack of inhibition and judgment is a major contributor to the extraordinarily high percentage of serious accidents and accidental deaths related to alcohol use.

Prolonged and excessive use of alcohol usually causes progr essively more serious erosion of the gastrointestinal tract lining ranging from gastritis to ulcers and hemorrhage.

Damage to the pancreas is frequent among those who have used alcohol. Interestingly, while 10% of the adult population is estimated to be ad dicted to beverage alcohol, (i.e., they are alcoholics), this 10% of the population comprises 35% of those hospital in -patients who receive major surgery in any given year. Alcoholism is the third major killer in the United States, second to heart disease and cancer, and acute alcohol intoxication is the second leading cause of death by poisoning. • Marijuana (cannabis) (nicotina glauca) is an illegal drug that impairs memory, perception, judgment, and hand -eye coordination skills. The tar content in cannabis smoke is at least 50% higher than that of tobacco and thus smokers run the added risk of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases. Recently, the medical community has diagnosed the existence of an AA motivational syndrome that affects mode rate to chronic users and includes symptoms of loss of energy, motivation, effectiveness, concentration, ability to carry out long -term plans, and performance in school and work. • LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) is a semi -synthetic drug regarded as a hallu cinogenic. Short -term effects of this drug are generally felt within an hour of consumption and may last from two to 12 hours. Physiologically the user experiences increased blood pressure, rise in body temperature, dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, muscula r weakness, trembling, nausea, chills, numbness, loss of interest in food, and hyperventilation.

Fine motor skills and coordination are usually impaired, as are perception, thought, mood, and psychological processes. Long - term effects may include flashback s, weeks and even months after taking the drug, mental illness, prolonged depression, anxiety, psychological dependence, and suicidal thoughts. • PCP (Phencyclidine Hydrochloride) is a white crystalline powder that was originally used as a local anesthetic, but due to extreme side effects, was discontinued in 1967. In humans, PCP is a difficult drug to classify in that reactions may vary from stupor to euphoria and resemble the effects of a stimulant, depressant, anesthetic, or hallucinogen. Short -term effect s include hyperventilation, increase in blood pressure and pulse rate, flushing and profuse sweating, general numbness of the extremities, and muscular in coordination. At higher doses it causes nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, loss of balance, and disori entation. It produces profound alteration of sensation, mood and consciousness, and can cause psychotic states in many ways indistinguishable from schizophrenia. Large doses have been known to cause convulsions, permanent brain damage, and coma. • Psilocybin is a hallucinogenic drug occurring naturally in about 20 species of Mexican mushrooms and is also produced synthetically. It is a white powder made of fine crystals and distributed in tablet, capsule, or liquid form. Shortly after taking psilocybin, a use r may experience increased blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, a rise in body temperature, dry mouth, dilated pupils, and some degree of agitation or excitement. This is followed by a decrease in the ability to concentrate or stay in touch with reality. (Hall ucinations, as well as altered perceptions of time and space, may occur.) The effects are usually shorter lasting than those of LSD, yet the dangers are very similar. • Cocaine is a naturally occurring stimulant drug which is extracted from the leaves of the cocoa plant. Cocaine is sold as a white translucent crystalline powder frequently cut to about half its strength by a variety of other ingredients including sugars and cleaning powders. It is one of the most powerfully addictive drugs in use today. Short -term effects of cocaine include constricted peripheral blood vessels, dilated pupils, increased heart rate and blood pressure. It also causes appetite suppression, pain indifference, possible vomiting, visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations, and occa sionally paranoia. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 171 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Long -term effects include nasal congestion, collapse of nasal septum, restlessness, irritability, anxiety, and depression.

Overdoses or chronic use may result in toxicity which includes symptoms of seizures followed by respiratory arrest , coma, cardiac arrest, and/or death. • Cocaine Free -Base or Crack is the result of converting street cocaine to a pure base by removing the hydrochloric salt in many of the “cutting” agents. The end result is not water soluble, and therefore, must be smoked . It is much more dangerous than cocaine because it reaches the brain in seconds, and the intensified dose results in a sudden and intense physical reaction. This response lasts a few minutes and is followed by deep depression, loss of appetite, difficulty in sleeping, feeling revulsion for self, and worries and obsessions about getting more crack. Consequently, users often increase the dose and frequency of use resulting in severe addiction that includes physical debilitation and financial ruin.

Physiologi cally, seizures followed by respiratory arrest and coma or cardiac arrest and death may accompany long -term use. • Amphetamines are central nervous system stimulants that were once used medically to treat a variety of symptoms including depression and obesity. They may be taken orally, sniffed, or injected into the veins. Short -term effects disappear within a few hours and include reduction of appetite, increased breathing and heart rate, raised blood pressure, dilation of pupils, dry mouth, fever, swea ting, headache, blurred vision and dizziness. Higher doses may cause flushing, rapid and irregular heartbeat, tremor, loss of coordination, and collapse.

Death has occurred from ruptured blood vessels in the brain, heart failure, and very high fever. Psych ological effects include increased alertness, postponement of fatigue, a false feeling of well -being, restlessness, excitability, and a feeling of power. Long -term effects include drug dependence and the risk of drug induced psychosis. Withdrawal includes extreme fatigue, irritability, strong hunger, and deep depression that may lead to suicide. D r u g a n d A l c o h o l C o u n s e l i n g More information about alcohol and drugs and the risks they pose to health is available in the GCU Cooke Health & Wellness Center. Outsi de counseling services and support groups are available. The following is a partial list of these sources: • Alcoholics Anonymous: 602 -264 -1341 • Al-Anon and Ala -teen Information: 602 -249 -1251 • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Hotline: 800 -444 -9999 • Alcohol and Drug Abuse : 602 -258 -7714 • Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center: 800 -247 -2322 • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Institute: 602 -275 -3233 • Crossroads (Drug and Alcohol Recovery): 602 -279 -2585 • Teen Challenge: 602 -271 -4081 • Terros, Inc.: 602 -249 -1749 I n s t i t u t i o n a l S a n c t i o n s The University will impose sanctions (consistent with local, State, and Federal law) upon all faculty, staff and students who violate the standards of conduct set forth in this policy. Such sanctions may include required completion (at the faculty, staff members, or students own expense) of an appropriate rehabilitation program chosen by the University, referral for prosecution, probation, suspension or expulsion of students and suspension or termination of faculty and staff members. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 172 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Campus Pol icies & Othe r Infor matio n This section is designed to help students settle into their new home at Grand Canyon University. It contains information regarding many aspects of Residential Life, Student Housing, and other campus polici es. The Academic Catalog , Housing Operations , Residence Life and Housing Operation s, and Housing Contract provide a more complete understanding of GCU policies and guidelines. C a m p u s H o u r s Given that non -resident students do not live on campus, it is expected that they will return to the ir residence at night when they are done utilizing the campus for their daily activities. Campus hours vary by day, but it is generally expected that non -resident students will depart campus when normal campus activities have ended, such as the closing of the library or commuter lounge or the completion of club sports or public events. Anyone present in a non -residential area of campus after these time periods should understand that, for the safety of our campus community, public safety officials may stop t hem and ask for identification and the nature of their activities on campus at that time. Absent unique circumstances, if it is after hours, residential students will be allowed to remain on cam pus and non - residential students will be asked to depart campu s and may be subject to being trespassed and submitted to Code of Conduct. Anyone who is not a student and is not associated with a resident may be trespassed and precluded from visiting campus in the future if they are present on campus after hours H o u s i n g a n d R e s i d e n c e L i f e P o l i c i e s Policies See the Housing and Residence Life website s at https://students.gcu.edu/student -affairs for polices relating but not limited to: • Abandonment – Personal Property • Alterations • Appliances and Furniture • Bed Bug Protocol • Charges and Fines • Fire Safety • Health and Safety Inspections • Housing Eligibility • Housing Eviction • Housing Appeals • Housing Application Fee and Prepayment • Accommodation Requests • Maintenance, Preservations, and Repairs • Mercury • Moisture and Mold • Movies – Group Rental • Personal Property • Pets • Roommate Privacy • Room Switches • Smoking • Waitlists • Housing Cancellation and Reimbursement • Meal Plan Cancellation and Refund • Early Move -in and Extended Stay • Break Housing Closures • Sales/Solicitation Entering Students ’ Rooms Students can expect reasonable privacy of their rooms and personal property. However, under specific guidelines, rooms may be entered and inspected by university staff members without permi ssion. These guidelines include, but are not limited to, emergency cases, need or request for repairs, health/safety inspections, and reasonable suspicion to believe that a violation of university regulation s or federal, state or local laws may be taking p lace, or has taken place, in the room. Entrance policy for staff members includes knocking on the door, stating who they are and why they are entering the room, and allowing approximately 20 seconds for a response before keying into the room or apartment. In case of an extreme or emergency situation, it is the discretion of Residence Life or Public Safety staff to use a “no knock” entrance policy. Students who submit a work request Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 173 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. automatically give staff permission to enter their room without notice. For unplanned service or work that has not been requested, staff will attempt to notify students 24 hours in advance. Depending on the severity of the issue and the staff’s ability to reach the student, advance notice cannot be guaranteed. Personal Property S earches In cases of reasonable suspicion, the university reserves the right to search a student’s personal belongings that are on uni versity property. Such belongings include, but are not limited to, articles of clothing, purses, briefcases, bags and backp acks . Vehicle Searches Students can expect reasonable privacy of their vehicles and personal property contained therein when they park on campus. Ho wever, Public Safety officers may access and inspect student vehicles without permission when reasonable sus picion exists that a violation of university regulations or federal, state or local laws may be taking place, or has taken place, in the vehicle, or during eme rgency situations Background Checks for Student Leaders To ensure that student leaders are qualif ied to perform the tasks they are assigned, student leaders may be required to successfully complete a background check through a third -party vendor at the University’s expense. Screening may take place on a pre -scholarship basis as well as after selection . Students undergoing a background check will be given a copy of the background disclosure and authorization form. Failure to complete the form will preclude a student from consideration. Based on results obtained, the r espective Student Affairs Office wil l utilize a Background Check Review Committee to make determinations about scholarships being withdrawn. Club Sports Grand Canyon University Club Sports provides approved programs for participation by active, enrolled GCU traditional students . Club Sports athletes engage in competitive intercollegiate competition, semi -rigorous practice schedules, and travel regionally. Students must be currently enrolled in on -ground programs and able to attend practice and events held by the club. Certain Club Sports prog rams may have requirements for participation, including eligibility criteria, health evaluations or try -outs. Additionally, clubs may have specific conference eligibility criteria for maintaining membership such as GPA, age, and full t ime status etc. While the aforementioned examples are non -exhaustive and actual eligibility and maintenance requirements may differ, Club Sports follow the University’s non -discrimination policy. A list of student clubs is available at https://clubsports.gcu.edu . For more information on clubs please see Student Engagement. Student Clubs Grand Canyon University provides and approves clubs for participation by active, enrolled GCU students or GCU alumni. Club mi ssions vary, but many clu bs provide opportunities for residential, commuter, cohort, and online students to participate. Students must be currently enrolled and active in a program and able to attend meetings and events held by the club. Certain clubs may have requirements for par ticipation, including program of study or criteria that require academic honors or try -outs. Additionally, clubs may have eligibility criteria for maintaining membership such as GPA, club attendance, etc. While the aforementioned examples are non -exhaustiv e and actual eligibility and maintenance requirements may differ, clubs follow the University’s non -discrimination policy. A list of student clubs is available at https://students .gcu.edu/student -life/student -engagement.php . For more information on clubs please see Student Engagement. I m m u n i z a t i o n R e q u i r e m e n t Immunization Requirement for GCU Residents To ensure the health of the student population living on campus, Grand Canyon Uni versity requires students to submit documentation that they have received the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine or proof of immunity, and Meningococcal A vaccine prior to registering for student housing. Students can obtain additional information r egarding this requirement on the Canyon Health and Wellness Center website Immunization Requirement for Programs Immunization requirements for the University may differ from the immunization requirements for certain programs of study and their associated placement and/or employment opportunities, (e.g., externships, internships, student teaching, clinical, practica, lab opportunities, school district positions). Students may be required to submit immunization documentation to various third -party agencies and are, therefor e, responsible for ensuring they meet their respective requirements. GCU requires students in the following programs to provide immunization records. Students can waive this requirement by foll owing the guidelines published in the Undergraduate/Graduate Field Experience Manuals; however, students who live on campus are not eligible to waive this requirement unless a medical waiver is provided and signed by a medical provider. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 174 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Pre -Licensure) • Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner • Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems • Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education • Bridge to Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health • Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner • Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner • Mast er of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education • Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Leadership in Health Care Systems • Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Public Health • Master of Public Health • Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate • Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate • Post -Master of Science in Nursing: Nursing Education Certificate • Doctor of Nursing Practice Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 175 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Communi ty Standards f or Gr ound Campus Grand Canyon University is first and foremost a Christian University and as such upholds a commitment to maintaining an atmos phere on campus that honors God. While students do not have to sign a Statement of Faith or be a Chr istian to attend GCU, they are expected to abide by the Community Standards. The Community Standards uphold certain University values that are believed to enhance the o verall moral fabric of the community. The Community Standards identify essential values that GCU students are expected to show mutual respect and courtesy to one another, faculty and staff. Our expectation is that students would reflect what is known as the “fruit of the Spirit” in their behavior.

This includes demonstrating: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self -control. Our vision is that students would strive to treat others as they would want to be treated. Our goal is to develop a community based on the Biblical principles of re spect and honor. We as community members will strive to encourage one another, respect one another’s differences, speak truthfully, and create lasting relationships. We understand that these actions are most possible as a result of choosing to put others a bove ourselves and to look out for the interests of others. To help accomplish this, campus residents will be required to complete a Roommate Agreement, which is designed to proactively facilitate a conversation between roommates at the beginning of each s emester. Students may contact their RA for more information. A p p l i c a b i l i t y o f t h e U n i v e r s i t y P o l i c y H a n d b o o k a s i t a p p l i e s t o t h e C o m m u n i t y S t a n d a r d s • The University Policy Handbook as outlined in the Community Standards applies principally to conduct outsi de the classroom that occurs on University property or at University -related activities or facilities (in -class conduct is addressed in the University Policy Handbook ). • Likewise, conduct engaged throug h electronic communication systems, including but not limited to, social media, e -mail and text messaging, is subject to the University Policy Handbook as outlined in the Community Standards section. • Off -campus behavior may also cause a student to go throu gh the Student Conduct Process or other appropriate administrative action when it is reasonably perceived to pose an imminent threat of harm to the safety of the student or others, adversely affects the University Community and/or the pursuits of its objec tives. The Dean of Students or his/her designee will decide whether the Community Standards will be applied to conduct occurring off campus, on a case by case scenario, in his/her sole discretion. This includes, but is not limited to, remote University Ho using . • Each student will be responsible for his/her conduct from the time of application for admission through the actual awarding of a degree and/or the end of the student’s housing contract, whichever comes last. Each student is responsible for their con duct even though conduct may occur before classes begin or after the classes end, as well as during the academic year and during periods between terms of actual enrollment. • The University Policy Handbook as outlined in the Community Standards will apply to a student’s conduct even if the student withdraws from school while a conduct matter is pending. • The University Policy Handbook as outlined in the Community Standards applies to commuter students as well. It is expected that they are aware of the Universi ty policies. • Any violation of the University Policy Handbook as outlined in the Community Standards will remain on the student’s conduct record for the duration of his/her GCU academic career and will provide context for any future violations. C o m m u n i t y S t a n d a r d s Students are held responsible to the following standards and if found in violation will go through the Student Conduct Process. See Sanctions for Conduct Violations for possible sanctions: Alcohol GCU maintains a dry campus and as such alcohol a nd/or alcohol paraphernalia are not permitted on GCU property , unless in university -designated areas permitted by state law and for patrons 21 years and older. GCU Dining Dollars/Lopes Cash may not be used to purchase alcohol. In any circumstance, students are not permitted to have alcohol outside these areas regardless of age. Violations of the alcohol policy will be taken seriously and consequences include University -approved sanctions up to and including police involvement, suspension or expulsion from t he university. Any alcohol -related offense could be grounds for expedited sanctions that could result in suspension or expulsion from the University. Violations of the alcohol policy include, but are not limited to: • Consuming and/or possessing alcohol on c ampus. Alcohol bottles or containers will be treated as alcohol, opened or sealed, even if empty. • Engaging in underage drinking. • Providing alcohol to others underage. • Public intoxication is the use of alcohol (even off -campus) , even off -campus, that leads to public or obvious intoxication on campus that includes, but is not limited to, slurred speech, difficulty walki ng, needing medical assistance, violent behavior or any other behavior that is a disruption to the campus community. • Refusal to take or succes sfully complete a breathalyzer test. When University personnel reasonably suspect a student of consuming or possessing alcohol on campus and/or when a student is believed to be publically intoxicated on campus, the student may be required to take a breatha lyzer test. • Students present where alcohol is actively being consumed will be in violation of the alcohol policy for not leaving the immediate area or reporting the violation to a University official. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 176 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Students with knowledge of the presence of alcohol on campus may be considered in violation of the alcohol policy for not leaving the immediate area or reporting the violation to a University official. Arizona revised statutes make it unlawful: 1. For a person under the age of twenty -one years, to buy, receive, have in possession or consume spirituous liquor. A.R.S. 4 -241. 2. For a person to buy for resale, sell or deal in spirituous liquors in this state without first having procured a license duly issued by the Arizona State Liquor Board. A.R.S. 4 - 244(1). 3. To con sume spirituous liquor in a public place, thoroughfare or gathering as set forth in A.R.S. 4 -244(20). 4. For any person to serve or to furnish spirituous liquor to an intoxicated or disorderly person, or for any person to allow or to permit an intoxicated or disorderly person to come into or to remain at an event where spirituous liquor is being served or consumed. A.R.S. 4 -244(14). 5. For a person to operate a motor vehicle on any highway while consuming spirituous liquor. A.R.S. 4 -244(21). 6. To conduct drinkin g contests, or to sell or provide to a person an unlimited number of spirituous liquor beverages during any set period of time for a fixed price or to provide more than two spirituous liquor beverages to one person at one time for that person's consumption as set forth in A.R.S. 4-244(23). 7. To sell or give liquor to underage person; illegally obtaining liquor by underage person; violation; classification; definitions A.R.S. 4 -241 Good Samaritan Policy The overall health and safety of our students is of para mount concern to all members of Grand Canyon University. All community members are expected to act out of concern for themselves and others. Recognizing that there are times when students of the community find themselves in positions where medical assistan ce is needed to ensure the proper care of a person, the University has established this Good Samaritan Policy. Grand Canyon University wishes to ensure that students at medical risk as a result of alcohol or drug use will receive prompt and appropriate medical attention. Members of the Grand Canyon University community, specifically students, have an ethical responsibility to contact a Residence Life staff member or the Office of Public Safety when they believe that assistance for an intoxicated student is needed. Students who seek assistance from these sources and the individual(s) assisted, should not fear disciplinary action should they seek help for a friend or themselves who has had too much to drink or impaired. Instead, under the guidelines of this policy, these violations will be dealt with through health and safety education initiatives instead of disciplinary action with respect to the alcohol and drug policies. Students will be considered for a one -time acceptance under the guidelines of the pol icy through a review of the sequence of events that occurred during their incident. This policy would only apply to a student with no prior alcohol violations. The Office of Residence Life and Public Safety will record the name(s) of intoxicated or impaire d student(s) and any other information that may enable any follow -up deemed necessary to ensure students’ overall well -being. In order for this policy to apply, the intoxicated or impaired student(s) must agree to meet with a Student Conduct Officer to dis cuss the incident and understand the guidelines, process, and expectations. The student(s) will also agree to a timely completion of all the suggested educational and intervention recommendations. Students who fail to complete any of the requirements assig ned will be subject to action under the Community Standards for failure to complete those initiatives. Furthermore, community members who demonstrate a consistent and repeated pattern of behavior after appropriate intervention and education from the Univer sity will not be considered under this policy. This policy does not preclude the University from taking disciplinary action regarding other violations of the Community Standards . Students should also be aware that this University policy does not prevent ac tion by local, state and federal authorities. The spirit of the Good Samaritan Policy is that there is an ethical responsibility to help people in need. This policy is designed to save lives. It is an expectation that our students will take active steps t o protect the health and safety and well -being of the community and one another. Alcohol Paraphernalia Possession of alcohol paraphernalia is not permitted on campus.

Alcohol paraphernalia is defined as any product whose primary function is for containing alcohol, drinking alcohol, or advertising or promoting alcohol (paraphernalia is not actual alcohol bot tles or containers). This includes, but is not limited to, beer bongs, funnels, flasks, and decorative alcohol displays . Civility and Respect It is expected that all students demonstrate mutual respect and courtesy to one another, faculty and staff. Physi cal abuse, verbal abuse, bullying, threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, retaliation, including social media, and/or other conduct which threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person will not be tolerated. For the purposes of this secti on, "harassment" means conduct that is directed at a specific person and that would cause a reasonable person to be seriously alarmed, annoyed or harassed and the conduct in fact seriously alarms, annoys or harasses the person. Arizona Revised Statutes sta tes that a person commits harassment if, with intent to harass or with knowledge that the person is harassing another person, the person: 1. Anonymously or otherwise contacts, communicates or causes a communication with another person by verbal, electronic , mechanical, telegraphic, telephonic or written means in a manner that harasses. 2. Continues to follow another person in or about a public place for no legitimate purpose after being asked to desist. 3. Repeatedly commits an act or acts that harass anoth er person. 4. Surveils or causes another person to surveil a person for no legitimate purpose. 5. On more than one occasion makes a false report to a law enforcement, credit or social service agency. 6. Interferes with the delivery of any public or regulat ed utility to a person. For more information:

http://www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/13/02921.htm Title IX regulations require non -discrimination on the basis of sex or gender. Prohibited sex discrimi nation includes sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, and other misconduct offenses Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 177 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. when sex or gender is the foundation. All reports of sex or gender -based discrimination are reviewed and resol ved using the process outlined in the Gender -Based and Sexual Misconduct Policies and Grievance Procedures. Grand Canyon University recognizes the rights of current students to dissent as long as it does not limit the freedom of others, damage University p roperty, or delay the opportunity of the student body, faculty or staff to proceed regularly with their work, schooling or scheduled activities. When a rally or other such gathering requires building space or public areas, clearance must be obtained 48 hou rs in advanced from the Dean of Students. Grand Canyon University reserves the right to make reasonable restrictions of location, time or format of such events, using the following guidelines in order to: 1. Alleviate potential problems with safety or pot ential disruption of University actives 2. Facilitate a free exchange of ideas consistent with the academic environment and the University mission. 3. Comply with federal, state, university, or local laws or ordinances. Grand Canyon University reserves th e right to review, cancel, alter or restrict events, demonstrations, speakers or groups whose nature or presentation is contrary to or inconsistent with the University mission or Christ -centered character. Off campus groups, individuals, churches, ministri es, former students, or individuals not connected to the University as a current employee or student will not be permitted to use University owned or operated property for demonstrations and may not, at the University’s discretion, participate in them. Dis orderly Conduct Disorderly conduct is the unreasonable or irresponsible behavior by an individual or group that creates a potentially unsafe situation for members of the community or damages property; disrupts the peace or interferes with the normal operat ion of the University or University sponsored events; and/or infringes on the rights of others. Disorderly conduct includes, but is not limited to, disruptive, lewd, or indecent/irresponsible behavior, regardless of intent, which breaches the peace and saf ety of the community. Also included is any unauthorized use of electronic or other devices to make an audio or video record of any person where the audio or video recordings is likely to cause injury or distress. This includes, but is not limited to, secr etly taking pictures of another person in a gym, locker room, living area, or restroom . Drugs: Illegal and Unprescribed Grand Canyon University is committed to maintaining a drug - free community. Being under the influence of, using, possession of, manufacturing, or distributing illegal drugs (including, but not limited to, the intent or ability to distribute), un -prescribed medications and/or corresponding paraphernalia on campus or at university -sanctioned events will not be tolerated. This includes distribution of one’s own prescription drugs as well as prescriptions not prescribed to the student. Any drug -related offense c ould be grounds for expedited sanctions that could result in suspension or expulsion from the University. Failure to comply with these policies will can result in legal ramifications and the possibility of a felony charge(s). Illegal drugs are defined as any controlled substance banned by the State of Arizona and/or the United States Federal Government. In addition to these banned controlled substances, GCU also prohibits the possession of any synthetic marijuana products or substitutes, prescription medic ation not prescribed to the possessor, and any synthetic substances categorized as an illegal drug. Drug paraphernalia is described as any equipment, product, or material that is modified or used for making, consuming, using, advertising, or concealing dru gs. This includes but it is not limited to the use or possession of a glass smoking pipe or items altered to assist in the making, using or concealing drugs including the scent of drugs. Students with knowledge of the presence of illegal or unprescribed drugs on campus may be considered in violation of the drug policy for not leaving the immediate area or reporting the violation to a University official. Medical Marijuana Although the state of Arizona has medical marijuana statutes in place, the Unites St ates Federal Government does not currently recognize those statutes. The “Drug Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 (20 U.S.C. 1145g)” prohibits illegal possession of controlled substances on the campus of institutions of higher education that receive Title IV funding. As Grand Canyon University is one such institution the possession and use of medical marijuana is prohibited in all campus areas. Electronic and Other Smoking Devices The possession of e -cigarettes, vapes and accessories (including but no t limited to juices, chargers, and cartridges) and/or other legal smoking devices are allowed in designated areas on campus, but no t in residential living areas. These items are not permitted in any living area. Falsification of Information Students will b e held to a standard of honesty and are not permitted to falsify (verbal or written) information. Failure to Comply Failure to Comply is deliberate non -compliance with reasonable directions of GCU Officials, professional staff, or GCU Public Safety Officer s acting in performance of their duties, including failure to properly identify oneself to these persons when requested to do so. This would include, but is not limited to, all Public Safety staff, Office of Housing Operations, Residence Life staff, and Re sident Assistants (RA’s). Fire Alarms Students are not allowed to tamper with or adjust the fire alarm/smoke detector in any way . All students and their guests are expected to immediately evacuate any living space once a fire alarm is sounded. Guest Priv ileges Visitation Policy Grand Canyon University strives to cultivate a living & learning community of respect and courtesy for all students. For this reason, residential students of the opposite sex and/or significant others are allowed to visit during sp ecified hours listed below and in the living room. Refer to the Guest Privileges section for guidelines related to off -campus guests and GCU -commuter student guests. • In all living areas, v isitation hours are 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight), seven days a w eek. • In both apartments and residence halls , guests of the opposite sex and/or significant others are required to stay in the common living area of the apartment or dorm suite – Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 178 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. they may not enter the bedroom (except for Studio Single Occupancy units in Papago 47). • The door to the dorm suite must be propped open at 90 degrees for the entirety of the visit. • Students may continue their visitation with the opposite sex in the main lobby on the first floor of the living area , but not in the lobby , hall, stair well, or study room of each floor. • Intent to spend the night, sexual activity, or being in a room past hall hours may escalate to a fourth (4 th) visitation violation of the sanction process. • Residence Life reserves the right to alter the visitation policy and hours as needed. Guest Policy The Guest Privileges Policy applies to students hosting off - campus and/or GCU commuter students in the apartment/dorm during guest hours. For policy related to having GCU residential students as guests, please see the Visi tation Privileges section. Students in campus housing are allowed to have guests in their apartment or dorm. Students are expected to observe the following standards: • Guests are the responsibility of the student who is hosting them, whether the guest is a GCU commuter student or an off -campus guest. The actions of the guests are the actions of the student hosting them. In other words, if a student’s guest brings drugs into the apartment or dorm suite, the student host will assume all responsibility and sanc tions for the violation. • Guests are required to abide by all the policies and rules of the University. • Residents are required to meet their guests at a University gate. Guests will not be permitted on campus without their student host present. • Guests, whether off -campus guests or GCU commuter students, must sign in and out of the Guest Log found at the RA Desk in the lobby of the halls/apartments and the Hub of the North Rim Apartments. • Guests must be at least 15 -years old or accompanied by thei r parent or legal guardian. • In all living areas, guests of the opposite sex and/or significant others are required to stay in the common living area of the apartment or residence hall suite – they may not enter the bedroom (except for the Studio Single Occ upancy units in Papago 47). The door to the residence hall suite must be propped open at 90 degrees for the entirety of the visit. • Guests must depart all living areas when guest/visitation hours end. Overnight Guests in Campus Housing Students living in ca mpus housing are permitted to have guests (on or off -campus guests including GCU commuter students) spend the night with them on campus. Overnight guests must be of the same sex and not significant others. The same standards for Guest Privileges (see above ) apply to the overnight guest plus these additional guidelines: • All o vernight guests are required to complete a Guest Registration Form found at the RA Desk in the lobby of the living areas and the Hub of the North Rim apartments. • Overnight guests are onl y permitted to stay no more than six (6) nights per semester in campus housing, regardless of which student they stay with. • Students are only permitted to have overnight guests no more than six (6) nights per semester in campus housing. Hazing Any and all forms of hazing and initiation are illegal whether voluntary or involuntary. The University takes very seriously any alleged forms of hazing and strictly prohibits this behavior.

Hazing includes, but is not limited to: • All forms of physical activity deeme d dangerous or harmful. • The application of foreign substances to the body. • Scavenger hunts involving illegal activities, kidnapping, or ditching a member of the community. • Depriving students of sleep. • Not providing decent and edible foods. • Depriving s tudent’s means of maintaining personal hygiene. • Forcing, coercing, pressuring, or requiring a student to consume alcohol, or foreign or unusual amounts of substances. • Nudity or forcing a student to dress in a degrading manner. • Psychological hazing: any act which is likely to compromise the dignity of a student; cause embarrassment or shame to a student; cause a student to be the object of ridicule or malicious amusement; or inflict psychological or emotional harm. Housing Guidelines • Students, including G CU commuter students, who are found residing in other on -campus housing units other than is listed in their StarRez housing profile more than six nights , will be considered as a squatter and may be held liable for the pro -rated charge for semester housing. • Students are not permitted to loan out their keys and passpoint , Student ID, or Parking Permit to another individual, even if it is a fellow GCU student. • Students and/or their guests may not enter/exit a dorm room or apartment through a window. • Students may not prop and/or use emergency exits during a non -emergency as defined by GCU. Modesty Modesty is showing the maturity to act and dress in a manner that reflects a person’s maturity and faith, does not inhibit an atmosphere of learning and shows respect and professionalism. The University chooses not to define what constitutes modest dress but expects all student to dress appropriately for a learning and living community. Inappropriate Language Students are expected to avoid the use of inappropriate lan guage (profanity and vulgarity). Pets Pets, other than fish or turtles in a small aquarium, are not allowed in residential facilities or on adjacent grounds.

Aquariums may not be larger than 10 gallons and can be used only for fish or turtles. Residents h aving pets for any length of time on campus will be subject to disciplinary action, a contract violation fine, and excessive cleaning fees. Pets of visitors are not permitted on campus. The same rules apply regardless of pet ownership. It is the resident’ s responsibility to make sure guests are aware of the rules and policies of the University. Students who need a service animal should contact the Student Disability Services Office to arrange for accommodations. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 179 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Violating the pet policy may result in prol onging the approval of an emotional support animal on campus. Pranks Participating in any activity on or off campus that threatens and intimidates and/or endangers the health, physical, or emotional well -being of a community member; results in damage; mali cious or non -malicious vandalism, or general disregard for University or private property; or involves a violation of University policy is strictly prohibited. Public Displays Students residing in University housing may not publicly display signs, banners , flags, posters, or other similar items. Placement of any displays on the windows is prohibited. Such items may be placed inside University housing rooms so long as the displays contain no offensive, demeaning, prohibited, or sexual content. This includ es, but is not limited to, items containing vulgar language, symbols, obscenities, alcohol, and/or drug related items. This policy shall be enforced at the discretion of University staff. Refusal to comply with a staff removal request and/or multiple vio lations of this policy may result in being referred to the Student Conduct Process . Quiet Hours In all living areas, quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 10:00 AM, seven days a week. Roommate Conflict Resolution Grand Canyon University has a specific, educatio nally -minded conflict resolution process. Students can refer to the website for the most updated conflict resolution process here:

https://pages.gcu.edu/res/roommate -conflict -resolution.php. Residential students have agreed to nine rights of residential students located in their housing application and roommate agreement. Right number seven states students have the right to settle conflicts. Conflict between suitemates/roommates must be addressed in a healthy manner and a timely fashion within a 24 - 48 hour time period. If an agreement cannot be made without assistance, the residents should contact their RA. It is expected that all residents follow the proper chain of command regarding conflict with suitemates. Complying with the conflict resolution process includes but is not limited to: • Full participation in any mediation, which includes: o Coming prepared to briefly discuss (in 5 minutes or less) what has brought you to the conflict resolution meeting and what your needs and interests are in the conflict o Co ming prepared with solutions for the conflicts being discussed and displaying flexibility/willingness to compromise o Complying with action items created at any step in the mediation process while living in assigned room o Willingness to practice action items for allotted time as determined by Resident Director • Communicate honestly and promptly (within 24 hours) about roommate conflict with all parties involved (roommates/suitemates, Resident Assistant, and/or Resident Director) • Respond within 24 -48 hours to a Resident Assistant or Resident Director communication regarding roommate conflict (via face -to-face communication, phone, and/or GCU email) Smoking Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. No smoking is permitted in any building, including all livin g areas including apartment balconies. Violators are subject to University sanction. Theft and Vandalism Attempted or actual theft of and/or damage to property of the University community or other personal or public property, on or off campus will be con sidered a violation of the Community Standards . Weapons Weapons as defined by GCU’s Weapons -Free Campus Policy and hazardous materials are not allowed on campus. Banned weapons include, but are not limited to, firearms, live ammunition, BB guns, water -ball oon launchers, paintball guns, airsoft guns, bows and arrow, blowguns and hunting or pocket knives longer than four inches when open. S t u d e n t C o n d u c t P r o c e s s As a Christian University, GCU strives to offer loving accountability and to be redemptive in its approach to students who have violated the Community Standards. Every situation is handled on a case -by-case basis. The Dean of Students or designee may refer serious violations to be heard and decided by the University Code of Conduct Committee for suspe nsion or expulsion. In the Student Conduct Process, the technical rules of evidence, process, and procedure used in a civil or criminal court will not apply. The Student Conduct Manager or designee will determine which process is appropriate for the st udent. The Student Conduct Manager or designee will determine the composition of the Student -led Community Conferences and Student Conduct Boards. Any student serving on a Student -led Community Conference and Student Conduct Board is bound by a strict conf identiality agreement. The Student Conduct Manager or designee will develop policies for the administration of various conduct procedures that are not inconsistent with the provisions of the Student Conduct Process. Decisions made by the Student Conduct of fice will be final, pending the normal appeal process. With any Student Conduct procedure, students are not permitted to be accompanied by third parties or attorneys and may not document the hearing by the use of a recording device. If a student fails to appear for their scheduled meeting, in most cases, the absent student will be given the same sanction s as other students who were involved in the same or similar incident. Any question of interpretation or application of the Community Standards and Stud ent Conduct Process will be referred to the Dean of Students or his/her designee for final determination. The student will be referred to one of the following processes: • Meet with a RD • Meet with a Student -Led Community Conference. The student will be notif ied of the date, time and place of their meeting through text and/or email at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. • Visitation Violation process o For the first three violations, the student will be emailed their sanctions. o The student may appeal the visitati on sanction as outlined in the sanction letter or make an appointment with a Student Conduct Coordinator. This must be done within 5 five calendar days after receiving the email. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 180 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. o If necessary, due to multiple infractions or the need to expedite the visitat ion violation process, the Student Conduct Coordinator will require a face to face meeting. • Informal resolution with a Student Conduct Coordinator o The student will be notified of the date, time and place of their meeting through text and/or email at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. o Some incidents may be designated for informal resolution with a Student Conduct Coordinator instead of a hearing with the Student Conduct Board. o If the student accepts responsibility that may be resolved informally without a Student Conduct Board hearing, the student must agree with and sign a “Waiver of Student Conduct Hearing” agreeing to waive their right to a student conduct hearing and accept the outcome of sanctions given by the Student Conduct Coordinator. The student is also agreeing with waiving his/her right to appeal the incident outcome. The Student Conduct Coordinator will then issue the student a letter defining the sanctions within seven calendar days. o If the student denies responsibility, the student will be referred to the Student Conduct Board for a formal hearing. o If a student fails to attend the Student Conduct Coordinator meeting, it will be up to the discretion of the Student Conduct office to determine the next action which may include holds being placed on both the academic and housing accounts until the student attends the meeting. • Meet with the Student Conduct Board o Student will be given the opportunity to further discuss the incident in order to determine involvement and possible sanctions. Sanctions can be enhanced all the way up to being banned from campus housing. • Meet with the Code of Conduct Committee o If the Student Conduct Board deems it appropriate based on the circumstances, a student can be referred to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspen sion or expulsion from the University. As it relates to a student conduct hearing, students who are subject to meet with the Student Conduct Board are notified by the Student Conduct Office. The student will be notified of the date, time and place of thei r hearing through text and/or email at least 24 hours prior to the meeting . If a student is the only person involved in the incident, the Board will base appropriate sanctions on the information found in the RD or Public Safety report and as they appear in the guidelines for sanctions. The University will record the hearing and the recording will be University property. Students are introduced to the Board members and informed of the hearing’s agenda. The students will then have a chance to speak about the incident, give their account for the incident and accept or deny responsibility for the incident.

Students then will be asked any pertinent questions that the Board may have and then the student will be told the minimum sanctions, if any, for the correspon ding incident. Before the student is dismissed, the student is informed of a timeline when they can expect to hear the Board’s decision and meet with a Student Conduct Coordinator for a follow up meeting and to pick up their sanction letter, if applicable. After the student is dismissed from the hearing, the Student Conduct Board will decide whether or not to hold the student responsible for the incident. The determination of the Board is made on the basis of whether it is more likely than not that the stud ent violated the Community Standards. As a rule, the student will be informed of the Student Conduct Board’s decision in person and in writing. If a student fails to appear for the follow -up meeting with a Student Conduct Officer or is off -campus for a sem ester break, the sanction letter will be emailed to the student . A student may be referred to a restorative justice process, where there will be dialogue between the responsible party and the harmed party/community . Appeals of Student Conduct Sanctions Appeals of sanctions assigned during the Student Conduct process are only accepted within 72 hours of when the student is informed of the decision, either verbally or in writing, whichever is first (except for fines related to missed Hall Meetings, as note d below). Appeals are not accepted after this time. Appeals must include the student’s reason for the appeal, personal contact information, and the sanctions the student is disputing. Appeals not including all this information will not be accepted. Appeals will only be accepted for the following reasons: • There was a procedural error in the Student Conduct Process that unfairly and materially affected the outcome of the decision. • Evidence has been discovered that was not reasonably available at the time of the hearing. • The sanctions that were assigned were substantially disproportionate to similar violations. If a student wishes to appeal sanctions imposed by the Student Conduct Board or a Student Conduct Officer, they can do so by completing the appeals for m online at gcu.edu/studentconductappeals . Reason for Appeal Time to Appeal 1st Appeal Level 2nd Appeal Level Visitation 5 days Student Conduct Manager or designee Dire ctor of Resident Life or designee Community Conferences 72 hours Student Conduct Coordinator Student Conduct Manager Student Conduct Board or Officer decision 72 hours Director of Res. Life and Res.

Life Mgr. or designee Dean of Students or designee Fine/Charges given by office of Residence Life 30 days Residence Life Appeal Committee Res. Life Mgr. or designee Suspension or Expulsion from the University It is always the goal of the Student Conduct Board to restore and redeem a student who violates a school policy. However, there may be times when a student’s suspension or expulsion from the University may be necessary for the health and safety of the entire community. In such cases, suspension or expulsion fro m the University will occur when a recomm endation is made by the Student Conduct Board and the Dean of Students to the University Code of Conduct Committee. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 181 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Students Who Fail to Complete Sanctions If a student fails to complete an assigned sanction by the given deadline as outlined in a sanction letter, a hold will be placed on the student’s academic and housing account s. Making changes to a student’s schedule or their ability to choose housing will not be permitted until the sanctions have been completed. Students Who Seek Retaliation after Recei ving Sanctions Students who seek retaliation after receiving their sanctions may be considered in violation and receive additional consequences. Abuse of the Student Conduct Process Abuse of the Student Conduct Process is strictly prohibited and includes, but is not limited to: • Failure to obey the notice from the Student Conduct Board or a Student Conduct Officer to appear for a hearing or meeting as part of the Student Conduct Process. • Falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of information before a Student Conduct Board or Residence Life staff member. • Disruption or interference with the orderly conduct of a Student Conduct Board meeting. • Attempting to discourage an individual’s proper participating in, or use of, the Student Conduct Process. • Harassm ent (verbal, physical, social media) and/or intimidation of a member of a Student Conduct Board prior to, during, and/or after a Student Conduct Board meeting. S a n c t i o n s f o r C o n d u c t V i o l a t i o n s Every conduct situation is handled on a case -by-case basis. Sanctions (consequences) can be enhanced all the way up through being banned from housing and, if the Student Conduct Board deems it appropriate based on the circumstances, being referred to the C ode of Conduct Committee for suspension or expulsion from the University. The following are examples of sample sanctions that may be given to the student found to have violated the Community Standards . Alcohol First Violation In addition to legal conseque nces , sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Community service to be determined by the Student Conduct Board /Coordinator • If the student is under the age of 21, a parent or guardian will be required to call and speak with a Student Conduct Coordina tor or his/her designee regarding the incident. • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Board/ Coordinator Second Violation In addition to legal consequences , sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $ 150 fine to be charged to the student ’s account. • Community service to be determined by the Student Conduct Board . • If the student is under the age of 21, a parent or guardian will be required to call and speak with a Student Conduct Board/ Coordinator or his/her designee regarding the incident . • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Board/ Coordinator Third Violation In addition to legal consequences from the Phoenix PD if a minor is involved, sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $300 fine. • The student will lose campus h ousing privileges and will be banned from all residential areas on campus. • Possible referral to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension from the University. • Any additional offenses may result in being referred to the Code of Conduct Committee for susp ension or expulsion from the University. • Complete an Evaluation by a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC) and allow the facility to freely communication with the Student Conduct Office. Providing Alcohol to those Underage In addition to being held to an alcohol violation, any student of legal age providing alcohol to underage students may receive loss of housing and/or referral to Code of Conduct. Civility and Respect Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Mediation with both parties involved. • Written warning • Possible community service hours. • Relocation • Loss of on -campus housing, potential removal from Grand Canyon University and possible law enforcement involvement. Physical Violence In addition to legal consequences, s anctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $125 fine . • Community Service Hours • Referral to Student Care • Relocation • Removal from Housing • Possible recommendation to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension or expulsion from the University . Physic al One -on-One Fight Students involved in a one -on-one fight will be sent through the Student Conduct Process. In addition to legal consequences, sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $150 fine • Community Service Hours • Referral to Student Care • Relocation • Ban from campus housing at the discretion of the Student Conduct Board • Legal consequences depending on severity of physical harm. Extreme Physical Fight Students involved in an extreme physical fight which includes, but is not limited to, multi ple people vs. one person fight and hate crimes will be sent through the Student Conduct Process. In addition to legal consequences, s anctions may include , but are not limited to: • Up to $300 fine • Community Service Hours Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 182 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • Referral to Student Care • Removal fro m Housing • Referral to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension for expulsion from the University • Legal consequences outside of the University Disorderly Conduct Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $150 fine • Community service hours • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator • Relocation • Removal from Housing • Possible recommendations to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension or expulsion from the University. Drugs: Illegal and Un -prescribed Any drug -related offense could be grounds for expedited sanctions that could result in suspension or expulsion from the University. Every situation involving illegal and/or un -prescribed drugs is handled on a case -by-case basis. Sanctions can be enhanced all the way up through bei ng suspended from housing and, if the Student Conduct Board deems it appropriate based on the circumstances, being referred to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University. Selling/Distribution of Illegal and Un -prescribed Drugs In addit ion to legal consequence s, sanctions include, but are not limited to: • Student will be immediately removed from campus housing. • Student will be referred to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University. Illegal and Unprescribed Drugs Polic y: First Violation In addition to legal consequences, sanctions may include but are not limited to: • Up to a $150 fine • Community service to be determined by the Student Conduct Board /Coordinator . • If the student is under 21, a parent or guardian will be required to call and speak with a Student Conduct Coordinator or his/her designee regarding the incident. • The student may also be required to complete a drug assessment, at his or her expense, to det ermine the level of dependency or abuse plus any resulting treatment. • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator Illegal and Un -prescribed Drugs: Second Violation In addition to legal consequences , sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Student will lose on -campus housing privileges and be banned from all residential areas. • If the student is under the age of 21, a parent or guardian will be required to call and speak with a Student Conduct Coordinator f or his/her designee regarding the incident. Illegal and Un -prescribed Drugs: Third Violation In addition to legal consequences, sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Student will lose on -campus housing and all associated costs and be banned from all residential areas for the r emainder of their academic career. • Students will be referred to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University. Electronic and Other Smoking Devices Students in possession of electronic or other smoking devices in living areas may be sent through the Student Conduct Process. Minimum sanctions include but are not limited to: • Confiscation and destruction of devices by Public Safety. • At the sole discretion of the Student Conduct Officers these items may be viewed as drug paraphernalia and tr eated as such. (See Illegal and Un -prescribed Drug section). Failure to Comply Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $150 fine • Community Service Hours • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator • Relocation • Removal from Housin g • Possible recommendations to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension or expulsion from the University Falsification of Identification Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Up to $150 fine • Community Service Hours • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator • Relocation • Removal from Housing • Possible recommendations to the Code of Conduct Committee for suspension or expulsion from the University. Fire Alarms Any students and their guests who do not immediately evacuate any living s pace once a fire alarm is sounded will be fined $250.00 . Any student and/or suitemates that activate the fire alarm, may be required to take an educational class on fire safety. Any student or room that has tampered with the smoke detector/fire alarm (cove ring, disabling, etc.) will be charged a $250 fine . In addition, any student who has non -approved items (including, but not limited to , appliances , electronic smoking devices such as a vape and vape paraphenalia) in the room when the smoke detector is tri ggered, will be charged a $500 fine for the first offense, and $750 for the second offense. A third offense would be sent before the Student Conduct Board for possible removal from housing. Guest Privileges Visitation Policy Examples of visitation violati ons include, but are not limited to: • Suite door is closed • Visitation hours are over which includes the study rooms or floor lobbies • Being in the bedroom (suite door open or closed) • Past hours as determined by the Residence Life Staff • The intent to spend th e night • Spending the night • Sexual activity as determined by the Residence Life Staff . Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • 1st violation: Recorded incident • 2nd violation: Community Standards Class Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 183 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. • 3rd violation: Education sanction, $75 fine , and loss of visitation privileges for three weeks • 4th violation: Meet with a Student Conduct Coordinator and receive sanctions that may include but not limited to: o Community Service o Loss of Visitation Privileges ▪ Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator o Fine up to $150 o Removal from Housing • 5th violation: Student Conduct Hearing and possible removal from housing • 6th violation: Removal from housing Intent to spend the night, sexual activity, or being in a room past hall hours will result in an escalation to a fourth (4 th) visitation violation of the sanction process. Guest Policy Violations of the Guest Policy may result in a $50 fine to the student’s account. Guest -Overnight in Campus Housing Violations of the Overnight -Guest Policy may result in a $50 per night/per guest fine to the student’s account. Hazing Minimum sanctions for hazing include, but are not limited to: • Sent through the Student Conduct Process. • Up to $150 fine • Community Service • Possible counseling • Possible removal from c ampus housing at the discretion of the Student Conduct Board • Possible legal consequences depending on severity of physical harm • Possible referral to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University.. Housing Guidelines Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • $150 fine up to the pro -rated charge for semester housing Pets Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Sent through the Student Conduct Process • Fine up to $150 plus damages • Community Service • Possible delay in any pending SDS approval Pranks Sanctions may include but are not limited to: • Sent through the Student Conduct Process. • Fine • Community Service • Possible removal from campus housing at the discretion of the Student Conduct Board. • Possible legal consequences . • Possible referral to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University. Public Displays Sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Public display will need to be removed • See “Failure to Comply” section in sanctions for conduct violations Roommate Conflict Resolution At any time, Residence Life reserves the right to relocate a student as deemed necessary. Failure to participate, communicate, or respond to the conflict resolution process may result in sanctions that include, but are not limited to: • Written warning • Up to $150 fine • Conflict Resolution Class • Meeting with Student Conduct and Resident Director • Relocation determined by Residence Life • Removal from Housing Smoking Smoking in undesignated areas may result in a verbal warning or a $50 fine. Student may also have to pay cleaning & damage fines if they have smoked in their room/apartment. Triggering a fire alarm due to smoking in a living area will result in a $500.00 fine and $750.00 for the second offense Theft and Vandalism In addition to le gal consequences which may result from the involvement of the Phoenix PD, the sanctions may include, but are not limited to: • Repayment of stolen and/or damaged goods. • Community service. • If theft took place in his/her room, the student may be required to ch ange rooms and live in and pay for a single room. • Student may lose housing privileges and be banned from all residential areas on campus. • The student may be referred to Code of Conduct for suspension from the University. • Any additional offenses may result in being referred to Code of Conduct for suspension or expulsion from the University. • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator Weapons Students possessing weapons on campus in violation of GCU’s Weapons -Free Campus Policy may face sanctio ns up to and including referral to Code of Conduct and/or the Threat Assessment Team for possible suspension or expulsion from the University. Students possessing a firearm on campus are subject to immediate expulsion from the University. Violation of the Weapons Policy (Non -Firearm) may result in: • Verbal Warning • Fine • Confiscation • Educational sanctions given by Student Conduct Coordinator • Community Service Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 184 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. B e h a v i o r a l I n t e r v e n t i o n T e a m ( B I T ) Mission Statement The mission of the Grand Canyon University Behavioral Intervention Team (GCU BIT) is to implement timely interventions that protect the safety and well -being of the student and the University community at large. The GCU BIT was established to identify, ass ess, and monitor students displaying moderate to extreme levels of concern, disruption, and/or behavioral dysregulation, including homicidal, suicidal, or self - injurious threats. The primary goal of the GCU BIT is to provide risk assessments and early inte rvention in order to identify appropriate resources and referrals before a crisis arises. Membership The GCU BIT is composed of the following individuals from various university departments: • Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students • Case Mana gement • Clinical Counseling • Academic Compliance • Residence Life • Public Safety As appropriate, depending on the student’s various roles at the University, the GCU BIT may consult with other departments if necessary. Reporting Procedures The GCU BIT u tilizes various reporting methods to gather information regarding concerning or disruptive behaviors, including but not limited to Wellness Checks, staff and faculty reporting, and incidents that are reported through GCU Residence Life and GCU Public Safet y. These reports and the students’ overall GCU experience are reviewed as needed by a delegation of the GCU BIT to determine an initial level of concern and appropriate responses as necessary. Meeting Schedule and Protocol During the academic semester, the GCU BIT meets weekly to review new incidents and to monitor student progress. When notified of an incident, the team will conduct an investigation, determine the level of concern, and recommend appropriate responsive action and is considered on a case by case basis. These actions may include connecting the student to campus resources, referrals to off campus resources, and contacting the Emergency Contact on file with the University to include them in the process. Potential Outcomes The GCU BIT may recomme nd any of the following outcomes, based on the cumulative level of concern and urgency to ensure the safety and well -being of the student of concern. Mandated Referral Service The team may recommend that a student of concern participate in mandated screeni ng or assessment services through the GCU Office of Student Care. A screening will include an evaluation of the student’s presenting concern and level of risk. A screening will provide referrals for applicable campus and community resources. An assessment will review the student’s psychosocial information as well as the student’s presenting concern and level of risk. This assessment will provide a clinical recommendation for a care plan . EMPACT -SPC The team may utilize the EMPACT -SPC Crisis Line to efficien tly determine the student’s current lethality and risk to self or others. These actions will include a clinical recommendation for the appropriate level of treatment for the student of concern . Health Management Contract The GCU BIT may implement a Health Management Contract for the student of concern. This contract will outline the student’s care plan. This care plan may include academic accommodations through Student Disability Services, as well a mental health care plan to include psychiatric and counsel ing parameters (frequency of visits, level care, medication management assistance, etc.).

Students must adhere to the terms of the contract and failure to comply is seen as a failure to comply with a reasonable University directive and may result in a Code of Conduct violation. Please see the University’s policies for Code of Conduct in the University Policy Handbook. Emergency Contact Upon determination of elevated level of risk, the GCU BIT will contact the student’s listed emergency contact in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA laws. This contact will include a brief notification of the student’s presenting concern as well as an overview of the GCU BIT process. The only exception to this responsive action will be when the emergency contact is contraindicated to create greater risk for the student of concern. Interim Suspension The GCU BIT may implement an interim suspension from campus life during the BIT decision -making process. This may include Emergency Contact notification, academic accommodations, or housing restrictions. Emergency Mental Health Policy The GCU BIT may enact the University Emergency Mental Health Policy found in the University Policy Handbook. Appeal Process In the event a student wants to appeal a BIT determination, the student may sub mit a written appeal using the University Appeal Procedures outlined in the University Policy Handbook . Records Each GCU BIT meeting will be documented and records are maintained to track students’ progress and compliance. This documentation will include a summary of each student of concern discussed, including the initial incident, departmental interactions, level of concern, and departmental response actions, as well as the cumulative level of concern and cumulative recommended response. All records are c onfidential and access is limited to GCU BIT members. Please also reference the University Emergency Mental Health Policy found in the University Policy Handbook. E m e r g e n c y M e n t a l H e a l t h P o l i c y There are times when the University may require a student to seek a professional mental health evaluation and/or treatment if there is sufficient evidence that the student is engaging/likely to engage in behavior that represents a danger to her/himself or others, or substantially disrupts the learning environment a nd activities of the campus community. There are limits to the Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 185 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. University’s ability to care for students with serious psychological conditions and the University reserves the right to decide, in certain circumstances, when it cannot provide educational and /or other services to a particular student who creates an emergency situation. In emergency situations, the University reserves the right to do any or all of the following : • Consult with the student and refer her/him to a mental healthcare facility or provi der ( GCU Counseling Services , an area hospital, licensed mental health or healthcare professional, or Urgent Psychiatric Care Center)(hereinafter “GCU -Approved Mental Health Provider”) for a mental health evaluation. The cost for any off -campus referral wi ll be at the expense of the student . • If a student refuses to voluntarily seek help, the Empact – SPC Crisis line (480 -784 -1500) and/or Urgent Psychiatric Care Center (602 -416 -7600) will be called. They will assess the student and determine if transportati on to a facility is necessary . • Remove the student from campus (including on -campus housing) until such time that a full mental health and/or medical evaluation is completed and the Dean of Students and/or Registrar approves the student’s return to campus . • Require the student to sign appropriate release forms allowing designated staff at Grand Canyon University to consult clinician(s) serving the student . • Refer the student to the University Student Conduct Process if the student’s behavior has violated any rules, policies or procedures . Any of the foregoing emergency decisions will be made on a case -by-case basis, and in alignment with the recommendation(s) of the applicable GCU -Approved Mental Health Provider. In a non -emergency situation, if a student exp eriences serious psychological difficulties that become chronic, dangerous, or excessively disruptive, the Dean of Students and/or Registrar (or their designees) may require the student to be assessed by a GCU -Approved Mental Health Provider. The purpose o f this assessment is to determine : • Whether the student is safe to remain on campus and does not pose a threat to him/herself or others and is able to adequately care for him/herself . • Whether the student is able to function both socially and academically a nd will not cause any disruption to the community or normal functioning of the University . After receiving the written assessment, the Dean of Students and/or Registrar (or their designees) will make a decision about the student’s status, which may include any of the emergency actions detailed above. In the event of a suicide attempt, the student will be immediately removed from campus. The determination whether a suicide attempt occurred will be made by a GCU -Approved Mental Health Provider. If removal from campus is deemed necessary under the terms of this policy, GCU will contact the student’s Emergency Contact, and the student will be remanded to that person’s care. GCU will notify the student and the student’s Emergency Contact that the student will not be permitted to return GCU's campus until the student receives approval from the Dean of Students and/or Registrar (or their designees) in accordance with this policy. The Emergency Contact will be responsible for making immediate housing arrangements for the student at this time (or upon release from emergency medical care, if applicable). Upon request, GCU will refund prorated housing costs for the time the student is not permitted to live in GCU’s residential facilities. If, after a student has been notified that he or she has been removed from campus under this policy, he or she violates the prohibition by visiting campus, such violation may result in review with the University Code of Conduct Committee. A student removed from campus pursuant to thi s policy may return to campus only after a follow -up assessment has been performed by a GCU -Approved Mental Health Provider. After receiving the follow -up assessment, the Dean of Students and/or Registrar (or their designees) will make a decision about th e student’s status, which may include the following options : • Immediate return to the campus, provided the student signs and follows a Health Management Contract with the SDS Office, Office of Residence Life, and the GCU Counseling Services Office. Failure to follow the contract will result in review with the University Code of Conduct Committee . • Student’s return to campus limited to class attendance, with residence hall restriction remaining in place . • Student’s return to campus deferred until additional assessment or treatment can be obtained . • Student’s return to campus deferred indefinitely due to significant and specific concerns about continued danger to him/herself or others and/or disruption to the community All decisions made pursuant to this policy will be on a case by case basis and aligned with recommendations made by a GCU - Approved Mental Health Provider. In the best interest of a removed student, SDS will work with her/him and faculty to offer the student the ability to continue in his or her Tr aditional campus classes online, where available, at no additional cost. If the student is enrolled in classes which are not available online, the student will be dropped from the course(s) and the student may submit a grievance to receive a refund for the portion of the class(es) not completed. In some circumstances, Grand Canyon University reserves the right to notify the parents of the student and appropriate University officials, including academic deans and faculty, due to the potentially serious natur e of the situation, as permitted by law . Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 186 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Glossary The following is a glossary of commonly used terms: Borrower -based Academic Year : A financial aid year based on each student’s enrollment. The year for undergraduate programs is defined as a minimum of 24 earned credits and 30 instructional weeks. The academic year for graduate programs is defined as a minimum of 16 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks. The academic year for doctoral programs is defined as a minimum of 12 earned credits and 32 instructional weeks. All nontraditional students use this type of financial aid year. Doctoral student : A learner who is currently taking c ourses that has not yet earned a doctoral degree, but already holds a master’s degree. Enrollment : A student’s program of study Enrollment Cumulative GPA : GPA earned on a program of study or enrollment Masters student : A student who is currently taking cou rses that has not yet earned a master’s degree, but already holds a baccalaureate degree. Nontraditional Student : Any student who is not attending campus courses. This includes online and professional studies students. Satisfactory Academic Progress : Stude nts are required to maintain two measurements of satisfactory academic program, GPA and % progression as measured by attempted versus completed courses. If either of these are not maintained, a student is said to no t be making satisfactory academic progres s. Semester -based Academic Year : A financial aid year based on terms, specifically the semester. All traditional campus student s use this type of financial aid year. Traditional Campus Student : Any student who is taking courses on GCU’s traditional campus. Undergraduate S tudent : A student who is currently taking courses that has not yet earned a baccalaureate degree. Unencumbered license: A license that is in good standing. The formal rule definition is that " 'good standing' " means that the license or cer tificate is not presently subject to any disciplinary action, consent order, or settlement agreement". This means that the n urse is not under current discipline (does not include Decree of Censure as once the nurse signs, the decree is in the past). Would not include "under investigation" because there is no PRESENT disciplinary action --may be one in the future but not in the present. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 187 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Appe ndix A D i s s e r t a t i o n M i l e s t o n e T a b l e Review Levels and Final Approval Learner Submitted Document(s) for Review GCU Dissertation Form Required Reviewing and/or Approval Authority Optimal Progression Point Minimum Progression Point Level 1 Review:

Prospectus Review and Recommendation • 10 Strategic Points • Research Prospectus No Form Required, just consensus with committee. Chair and Methodologist RES -885 PSY -825 RES -871 DIS -955 PSY -955 DBA -955 Level 2: Proposal Review and Recommendation by Academic Quality Review (AQR) Reviewer for Proposal Defense Conference Call • Committee Reviewed Dissertation Proposal (Chapters 1 -3) with Scored Criteria Tables • Committee Reviewed Dissertation Proposal (Chapters 1 -3) without Criteria Tables No Form: Email sent with AQR Reviewer’s approval for Defense Call Chair loads required documents to initiate this review. Dissertation Committee AQR Reviewer DIS -955 PSY -955 DBA -955 DIS -960 PSY -960 DBA -960 Level 3 Review: Proposal Defense and Dissertation Committee Approval of Proposal • Level 2 AQR Approved Dissertation Proposal (Chapters 1 -3) • Updated 10 Strategic Points document • Dissertation Proposal PowerPoint Presentation for Defense Call D-35 - AQR Dissertation Proposal Approval Dissertation Committee DIS -960 PSY -960 DBA -960 DIS -965 PSY -965 DBA -965 Lev el 4 Review: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Review and Approval • Completed GCU D - 35 Form • Approved Research Prospectus • Updated 10 Strategic Points document • Committee Approved Dissertation Proposal (Chapters 1 -3) Clean Copy • Data Collection Instruments • Site Approvals • Final IRB documents (updated from Level 2/3 reviews by the Learner/approved by Chair if applicable) D-50 – Approval to Conduct Research IRB Director Learner loads required documents into IRB system.

Chair approves and submits documents from IRB system to initiate this review. DIS -960 PSY -960 DBA -960 DIS -966 PSY -966 DBA -966 Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 188 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Review Levels and Final Approval Learner Submitted Document(s) for Review GCU Dissertation Form Required Reviewing and/or Approval Authority Optimal Progression Point Minimum Progression Point Level 5 Review:

AQR Review and Recommendation for Dissertation Defense Conference Call • Committee Reviewed Dissertation Manuscript (Chapters 1-5) with Scored Criteria Tables • Committee Reviewed Dissertation Manuscript (Chapters 1-5) without Criteria Tables No Form: Email sent with AQR Reviewer’s approval for Defense Call Chair loads required documents to initiate this review. Dissertation Committee AQR Reviewer DIS -960 PSY -960 DBA -960 DIS -967 PSY -967 DBA -967 Level 6 Review:

Dissertation Review and Recommendation by Full Committee for Level 7 Review • Level 5 AQR Approved Dissertation Manuscript (Chapters 1-5) • Dissertation PowerPoint Presentation D-65 – AQR Dissertation Defense Approval Dissertation Committee DIS -965 PSY -965 DBA -965 DIS -968 PSY -968 DBA -968 Level 7 Review:

Form/ Format Review & Approval Recommendation of Dissertation for Level 8 Review • Committee and AQR Approved) Dissertation with all final editing and revisions from Dissertation Defense completed and approved by Chair • Form and Format Checklist Completed by Learner and Reviewed/Signed by Chair • IRB Closeout Form D-75 – Form and Format Approval of Dissertation Chair loads required documents to initiate this review. Form & Format Reviewer DIS -965 PSY -965 DBA -965 DIS -970 PSY -970 DBA -970 Level 8 Review:

Dean’s and Final Approval of Dissertation • Final Dissertation Manuscript for Dean’s Approval and Signature D-80 – Final Approval and Dean’s Signature on Manuscript Chair submits required documents for Dean’s Review to initiate this review Dean, College of Doctoral Studies Director, Office of Academic Research DIS -965/ After courses completed. PSY -965/ After courses completed DBA -965/ After courses completed DIS -970/ After courses completed. PSY -970/ After courses completed. DBA -970/ After courses completed. ProQuest Publication • PDF of Dean Signed Dissertation Manuscript with Signature Page Inserted CDS administra tive staff After courses completed. After courses completed. Fall 2019 University Policy Handbook 189 © 2019 Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. Appe ndix B M i l i t a r y R e f u n d T a b l e