Below are the policies related to UWEC Intensive English Program students. Failure to follow these policies will result in dismissal from the program, reporting to the sponsoring organization, and termination of immigration documents. This requires the student to leave the United States immediately. Students who are dismissed for violation of these policies will not receive any refund.
Room and Board Payment Policy
If the student's bill is not paid in full by the end of orientation, the student will not be permitted to register for classes. If a student does not register for classes the student's visa will be terminated and they will have to leave the country immediately.
Behavior Policy
Students are expected to treat instructors, program staff, and fellow students with respect at all times. While outside of the classroom students are a representative of their country and UW-Eau Claire. Students are expected to act in a mature and respectful manner towards all people. Abuse or defacing of property will not be tolerated and may have legal and financial consequences.
Attendance Policy
Students are required to attend all courses.These include 20 clock hours of instruction per week, and any mandatory tutoring sessions.Attendance will be taken in all classes and tutoring sessions. Students must be in class at the time attendance is taken or the student will be marked absent.
1.Students are allowed four (4) absences in each class per semester.It is the student's responsibility to notify his/her instructor of an absence and to make up any work for that class.
2.After two absences, the student will meet with the ESL Instructor to discuss the circumstances of the absences.The ESL Instructor will offer appropriate help or suggestions (Counseling Services, Health Center, etc.).
3.After the third absence, the student will meet with the ESL Academic Advisor.The ESL Academic Advisor will create an Individual Progress Plan which both will sign.
After the fourth absence, the ESL Instructor will notify the DSO/IEP Coordinator.Depending on when during the semester the fourth absence occurs will determine the action taken.
- If the fourth absence happens before the eighth week of classes, the student will be on probation.If an additional absence occurs, the student will be suspended from the IEP at the eighth week of classes.
- If the fourth absence happens after the eighth week of classes, the student will be on probation. If an additional absence occurs, the student will be suspended from the IEP at the end of the semester.
Academic Policy
Good Academic Standing
To be in good academic standing in the Intensive English Program the student must receive an average of 80% or better.
Academic Warning/Probation/Dismissal
Students who are not in good academic standing will receive an academic warning after the 8th week in the semester. If the student's grades do not improve to above 80% by the end of the semester the student will be put on academic probation. If the student's grades do not improve to above 80% or better after completing the second semester, the student will be suspended and ineligible to continue. In any semester, if a student receives below 63% in all classes, the student will be suspended and is ineligible to continue.
|
Semesters in IEP |
Grade |
Academic Standing |
|
½ (8 weeks) |
Below 80% (C average) |
Academic warning |
|
1 (16 weeks) |
Below 80% (C average) |
Probation |
|
2 |
Below 80% (C average) |
Ineligible to continue /suspension |
|
3 |
Below 80% (C average) |
Ineligible to continue /suspension |
|
4 |
Below 80% (C average) |
Ineligible to continue /suspension |
|
Any semester |
Below 63% in all courses (D average) |
Ineligible to continue /suspension |
Appeals
A student may appeal a suspension to an IEP appeals committee. The committee will consist of one representative from the ESL department, one representative from the Center for International Education, and one representative from the Dean of Students Office. If the appeal is accepted the student will be allowed to continue classes but on probation. If the appeal is denied, the student will be dismissed from the program.
Academic Progress
In order to make progress through the Intensive English Program students need to pass all their classes with an 80% or better. Final course grades are determined by course performance and post-test scores. Depending on performance, students may skip levels, or repeat levels as necessary.
IEP Program Exit Criteria (For students leaving IEP and entering a degree program)
In order to be fully admitted into a degree program the student must meet the following criteria:
- 80% or higher overall IEP grades
- Test into Level 4 (Mainstream coursework) on each component of the ACT COMPASS ESL Placement Test
- Receive a recommendation from the ESL academic coordinator
UW-Eau Claire Final Exam Policy
According to UW-Eau Claire policy, students are not permitted to take final exams early. You may postpone or change an exam time only under extraordinary circumstances such as a serious illness, hospitalization, or death in the family.Exam time changes will not be approved for a previously purchased airplane ticket, a family vacation, a wedding, a conflict with an internship.
