Academic Policies

Vyrsity is committed to providing the highest quality education in a way that is accessible to all. Vyrsity’s partnership with AgathonEDU, LLC and its subsidiaries help Vyrsity to keep administrative costs to a minimum, allowing Vyrsity to maintain incredibly low tuition and provide access via subscription or the more traditional tuition model.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

GRADING POLICY
Letter grades are given, which represent the following percentages:
A – Excellent (94-100%)
B – Above Average (86-93%)
C – Average (78-85%)
D – Inferior (70-77%)
F – (Below 70%)
WP – Withdrew passing
WF – Withdrew failing
Students receiving “D” or “F” grades in any course will be notified in the middle of the semester.

GRADE POINT SYSTEM AND ACADEMIC CLASSIFICATION

Grades or Quality Points will be determined as follows:
A+    4.0 grade points per semester hour
A        4.0 grade points per semester hour
A-       3.7 grade points per semester hour
B+    3.3 grade points per semester hour
B        3.0 grade points per semester hour
B-       2.7 grade points per semester hour
C+    2.3 grade points per semester hour
C        2.0 grade points per semester hour
C-       1.7 grade points per semester hour
D+    1.3 grade points per semester hour
D        1.0 grade points per semester hour
D-       0.7 grade points per semester hour
F        0.0 grade points per semester hour

STUDENTS WILL BE CLASSIFIED ACADEMICALLY AS FOLLOWS:

Freshman – 0-30 hours passed or the equivalent.

Sophomore – 30-59 hours passed or the equivalent.

Junior – 60-89 hours passed or the equivalent.

Senior – 90+ hours passed or the equivalent

Special Students – Students who for sufficient reasons are not following a standard curriculum. Only a limited number of special students will be enrolled.

Full-Time Students – Undergraduate students carrying 12 or more hours in a regular course of study, Graduate/Doctoral students carrying 6 or more hours in a regular course of study.

Part-Time Students – Undergraduate students carrying less than 12 semester hours in a regular course of study, Graduate/Doctoral students carrying less than 6 hours in a regular course of study.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

A minimum of 30 semester hours at Vyrsity for ABE, BEd, M.Ed (Couns) and EdD, a minimum of 12 hours at Vyrsity for MEd.
A grade of “C” or better in all courses credited toward the degree.
A satisfaction of all financial obligations.

ACCREDITATION AND STATE LICENSING
Though Vyrsity intends to seek accreditation, currently Vyrsity is not accredited. Vyrsity plans to apply for approval by the state of Missouri to grant degrees in Spring, 2021.

THE CALENDAR AND THE UNIT OF CREDIT
Vyrsity operates on the semester basis. The academic year consists of two semesters of 15 weeks each. The credit hour is the unit of academic credit.

In order to be considered full time with the Veterans Administration, a veteran must attend 18 clock hours per week – otherwise, that student will be considered 3/4 time or less. (See specific academic programs for required semester or clock hours.)

GOOD STANDING
To continue in good academic standing, a student must maintain a “C” average for all classroom work. Students with a poor average in high school or college who are accepted on academic probation have only one semester to bring their grades up to a “C” average. All students must maintain a “C” average or face academic probation for the semester that follows. Students placed on academic probation for two successive semesters will be given an academic suspension for at least one semester. Readmission to Vyrsity will be by faculty action.

WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal from a course during the first six weeks of the term will not be recorded even if the student is not doing passing work, if proper withdrawal procedures have been followed. Withdrawals after the eleventh week will be recorded as failure unless exception is made by faculty action. A semester week is any calendar week following the student’s enrollment in the class.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEE AND REFUND POLICY
Vyrsity is committed to the highest level of service for its Learners. All tuition paid is fully refundable within 30 days from the start of course. After 30 days, tuition paid is non-refundable.

INCOMPLETE GRADES
Students receiving an incomplete grade at the end of a course may retake and repay for the course, completing deficient work. At the time of the completion of the course, the grade will then be changed to a proper letter grade; otherwise, it remains a non-punitive incomplete.

ATTENDANCE
Attendance is determined per class by suitable student progress based on course syllabi.

ADMISSIONS, NON-DISCRIMINATION, AND TRANSFER POLICIES

ADMISSIONS POLICY
Vyrsity welcomes applicants (1) who are academically qualified to study at their chosen level and (2) who have a demonstrated commitment to personal growth.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Vyrsity admits students of any race, sex, age, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at this college and this college does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other college-administered programs.

TRANSFER POLICY
Vyrsity is transfer friendly, and welcomes students transferring from other educational institutions. Coursework at other institutions will be assessed based on curriculum fit and academic creditability of the institution from which the credit is being transferred, and credit will be allowed whenever possible for equivalent courses taken elsewhere. No credit is transferable for courses in which the student has scored below the grade of “C.” In addition to meeting the requirements of the Vyrsity curriculum, undergraduate students must complete at least 30 hours with Vyrsity, MEd students at least 12 hours with Vyrsity, and other graduate and doctoral students at least 30 hours with Vyrsity.

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Tuition and Payment Plans (For Degree Seekers)

Undergraduate (120 Hours)

$34.33 per credit hour / $103 per class

$20 tech fee per class (total tuition and fees $123 per class)

$137 per month for 18 months (for Associate of Education / Transformative Learning and Leadership, 20 classes)

$137 per month for 36 months (for Bachelor of Education / Transformative Learning and Leadership, 40 classes, or 18 months after Associate’s Degree, 20 classes)

Total Degree Cost: $4,920 (does not include books or room and board)

Graduate (30 Hours)

$57.33 per credit hour / $172 per class

$20 tech fee per class (total tuition and fees $192 per class)

$160 per month for 12 months (for Master of Education / Transformative Learning and Leadership, 10 classes)

Total Degree Cost: $1,920 (does not include books or room and board)

Doctorate (60 Hours)

$84.33 per credit hour / $253 per class

$20 tech fee per class (total tuition and fees $273 per class)

$182 per month for 30 months (for Doctor of Education / Transformative Learning and Leadership, 18 classes)

Total Degree Cost: $5,460 (does not include books or room and board)

*Classes transferred in from other institutions may reduce the monthly payment, the total number of payments, and the total program cost.

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Tuition and Payment Plans (For Competency Seekers)

$99 per Competency course

$695 per Competency Program (10 Competency courses at a 30% program discount) / $135 per month for 5 months.

Total Program Cost: $695 (does not include books or room and board)

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Vyrsity’s programs are designed to be affordable, accessible, and achievable catalysts for learning and growth. They are intentionally designed to aid in the stewardship of Learners’ personal journeys and the journeys of those who Vyrsity Alumni will serve along the way.