University Policies

Nondiscrimination Statement

Admission to Brigham Young University is nondiscriminatory. The university admits qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, veteran status, or disability who meet university and academic requirements and agree to abide by the university's standards of conduct and behavior. (The University does exercise the "religious" exemption in admissions as granted in Title IX of the Education Amendments, 20 U.S.C. 1681(a)(3), and in hiring employees as granted in 41 CFR 60-1.5(a)(5).)

Persons who believe they have experienced unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment should contact the Equal Opportunity Office at (801) 422-5895 during office hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays). Individuals may also contact the university's 24-hour hotline at 1-888-238-1062 or visit http://www.ethicspoint.com.

University Accessibility Center

The purpose of this office is to assure that students with disabilities are provided access to university programs and information. A variety of services and extensive information are available. Students who have attention, emotional, learning, chronic health, or physical disabilities are encouraged to contact the center to assist in coordinating appropriate academic accommodations for classes or university-sponsored programs. For assistance contact 1520 WSC, (801) 422-2767 v/tty, or visit our website.

Class Attendance Policy

You are expected to attend classes for which you are registered. Each class instructor may determine the relationship of class attendance to the final grade for the course. Officially excused absences are required only when you are away representing the university on official business. All officially excused absences must be approved through the dean of students.

Faculty should tell you what relationship attendance has to your final grade for the course, but you must take the responsibility for your actions. It is not necessary for the instructor to report absences to the office of the dean of students unless he or she has knowledge of an accident or illness that is causing the absence. Notification to teachers of emergency absences (death in the family, serious illness, etc.) is your responsibility.

Changing College or Major

Undergraduate students who desire to transfer from one major to another, or from one college to another, should go to the College Advisement Center of their new major, fill out a Change of Major Form, and have it signed. Graduate students who want to change departments or degree levels should check with the Office of Graduate Studies for information and necessary forms.

Access to Education Records: FERPA

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Student Classification for Undergraduates

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Repeating Classes

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The I (Incomplete) Grade

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Discontinuance from BYU

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