Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Academic Catalog 2025 - 2026

• Measurable Student Learning Outcomes; • An element of teamwork within the curriculum; • Strengthening of emotional intelligence skills; • A reflection with metacognitive questions; • Twelve (12) additional hours of study.

Graduation Policies Students must complete a graduation application in the semester in which they expect to graduate. Applications must be completed with the Registrar’s office. If students will be finishing all of their academic coursework by the end of the May semester, they may participate in the May ceremony. If they plan on taking a course at another institution, they must wait until the course is completed to apply for graduation. Graduation Deadlines Commencement Deadline for Applying December October 1 May March 1 Beacon Foundations Program Beacon Foundations classes feature basic coursework required of most first-year students – including composition, math, and technology – plus several introductory electives. The credits earned will be transferrable to most colleges and universities. Each semester offers student the option of earning as few as 3 or as many as 12 college credits, based on their readiness and goals. Foundation courses are 100% live online to build students college future. In addition to professors, Beacon Foundations involves a team of counselors and learning skills professionals. They’ll help evaluate a student’s needs, select the best courses, and offer recommendations. Live coaching gives each student an active, individualized support around their executive function skills. Students will participate in weekly one-to-one meetings to review progress and also have virtual access to all of Beacon’s on-campus academic and support resources. CONFIDENTIALITY/ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS The College issues reports of progress, including grades, written evaluations, and letters of warning, and other academic records directly to the student. Parent communication may also be provided, if permission is granted by the student. A student has access to all information pertaining to educational records and academic status. Parents or legal guardians may have access to information pertaining to education and academic status only as stated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

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