Undergraduate Academic Policies

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism

As an academic community, Landmark College strives to instill and foster intellectual honesty and integrity. Effective evaluation of student work can occur only in an environment in which intellectual honesty is respected. Academic dishonesty is a clear violation of academic integrity and academic responsibility. Academic dishonesty includes but is not limited to inappropriate giving or receiving of aid during tests, and plagiarism.

To plagiarize is to give the impression that a thought or a piece of writing is original, when, in fact, it is borrowed from another without providing a reference.

Each student is responsible for ensuring that their work does not involve plagiarism. Ignorance of plagiarism, or of Landmark College rules, is not a mitigating circumstance. Students with questions about plagiarism should consult the professor of the course for whom they are preparing work.

The minimum penalty for plagiarism is no credit (recorded as a zero for the purpose of determining the student’s course grade) for the unit of work in which plagiarism occurs unless the professor deems the specific nature of the infraction allows for a revised submission of the assignment for credit.

The maximum penalty for first offense plagiarism is a failing grade for the course in which the plagiarism occurs. In cases of repeated offense, suspension or expulsion from Landmark College may be imposed at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President. No opportunity may be granted to make up or otherwise fulfill the requirements of the unit of work involved.  A student suspended from Landmark College may not transfer to the College any course credits earned at other institutions during the period of suspension.

Professors are expected to report any suspected cases of academic dishonesty and plagiarism to the Registrar and the Dean of Education. The dean will consult with the VPAA to determine consequences if a student has been reported for suspected plagiarism more than once.

Procedures if a suspected infraction occurs:

1. Professor meets with the student within five days.
2. Professor determines if an infraction occurred.
3. Depending on circumstances (as assessed by the faculty member), the penalty imposed could be (a), (b) or (c):
   1. Resubmission of assignment complying with accepted conditions
   2. Failure of assignment
   3. Failure of the course.
4. All infractions are reported to the department chair, student advisor, the dean of the School of Education, and Registrar. Faculty report infractions through our notification system.
5. All documented cases of plagiarism will be kept on file in the student’s registrar’s file. Documentation should include a copy of the notification and result of finding.  

Academic Engagement 

Constructive engagement with the academic curriculum is a fundamental assumption of participation in higher education. For continued enrollment at Landmark College, students are expected to be engaged productively and consistently in the academic program.

For face-to-face classes/courses, students demonstrate academic engagement by:

• Attending classes consistently and regularly to meet course expectations
• Completing (or showing attempts to complete) assignments in all courses
• Maintaining a passing grades in a majority of courses
• Using campus resources provided by the College to support and enhance academic performance, including faculty office hours and academic support sessions.

Classes/courses delivered at a distance (100% online) are expected to ensure regular and substantive interaction with students by providing opportunities for interactions on a predictable and scheduled basis.  Students demonstrate academic engagement through:

• Participating in direct instruction sessions (asynchronous or synchronous)
• Completing assessment activities
• Posting/responding to discussion forums
• Submitting/completing assignments
• Communicating with the instructor
• Other course participation as defined in the course syllabus.

Consistent with federal regulations, distance education is defined as “education that uses one or more of the following technologies to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor(s) and to support regular and substantive interaction between students and the instructor(s), either synchronously or asynchronously:

(a) the internet;

(b) one-way and two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices;

(c) audio conference;

(d) other media used in a course in conjunction with any of the above technologies.”

(NECHE policy on distance education, September 2021)

Students who fail to meet minimum standards of academic engagement will be required to participate in any academic outreach meetings deemed necessary by the college and follow through on any designated action plans/learning contracts.

Students who fail to demonstrate minimum standards of academic engagement, fail to respond to academic outreach for an extended period (over two weeks), and fail to meet the conditions of their action plans/learning contracts within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the dean of the School of Education, will be liable for involuntary withdrawal from the College by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Any student involuntarily withdrawn under the Academic Engagement Policy has the right to appeal directly to the President of the College. Students who are involuntarily withdrawn under this policy may be eligible to reapply to the College, depending on the conditions specified in their exit paperwork.

Attendance

It is the policy of Landmark College to require attendance (or the equivalent as defined for distance education) in all classes, to ensure intensive and consistent instruction. Faculty must monitor students’ academic engagement/attendance regularly and report lack of attendance in face-to-face classes or engagement in distance classes as an absence.  Students who miss classes may be subject to academic disciplinary action as described in the Administrative Withdrawal Policy and the Student Handbook. Consequences for non-attendance can lead to suspension from the College, as described in the Involuntary Withdrawal Policy. Students are reminded to check course syllabi for professors’ grading policies regarding attendance/academic engagement. 

Academic Standing

A term and cumulative grade point average (GPA) is calculated for each student at the end of the term (Fall and Spring). Academic standing determination is based on the student’s cumulative GPA at the end of a term. A semester is defined as the Fall or Spring term. Summer term or January term credit courses and Study Abroad/Study Away do not constitute semesters, although grades earned during these programs are factored into the cumulative GPA.

The following categories represent the Landmark College policy regarding Academic Standing definitions:

• President’s List: Complete a minimum of 12 credits of coursework, for which letter grades or internship credits are earned, and attain a grade point average of 4.0 in a given semester.
• Dean’s List: Complete a minimum of 12 credits of coursework (for which letter grades or internship credits are earned) with no grade lower than B in a given semester.
• Good Standing: Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.
• Academic Warning
  • A full-time student (defined as a student attempting 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semester) with a cumulative GPA below 2.0, or below a GPA of 1.8 if a first-semester student.
  • A part-time student (defined as a student attempting fewer than 12 credits in the fall or spring semester) who has a cumulative GPA below 2.0 after attempting 12 or more credits.
• Academic Probation
  • A full-time student (defined as a student attempting 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semester) failing to remain in good standing as the result of a cumulative GPA that falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters.
  • A part-time student (defined as a student attempting fewer than 12 credits in the fall or spring semester) with a cumulative GPA below 2.0, following an initial academic warning, will remain on academic warning until the cumulative GPA is 2.0 or higher or the student has moved to academic probation with a cumulative GPA below 2.0 after attempting 24 or more credits.
• Academic Suspension
  • A full-time student (defined as a student attempting 12 or more credits in the fall or spring semester) with a cumulative GPA that remains below 2.0 at the end of the third consecutive semester will be suspended from the College for one year.
  • A part-time student (defined as a student attempting fewer than 12 credits in the fall or spring semester) with a cumulative GPA that remains below 2.0 after attempting 36 or more credits will be suspended from the College for one year.
  • Decisions to suspend or continue on probation will be made at the discretion of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, following a recommendation by the dean of the School of Education, after consultation with the student’s professors and advisor.

Appealing Suspension: A student placed on suspension can appeal the ruling in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within one calendar week of notification of suspension. The appeal should consist of a letter of intention, outlining why the student’s appeal should be considered, and an academic plan for success that the student intends to abide by if the appeal is granted.

Chosen First Name and Pronoun Policy

Landmark College recognizes that students may use names other than their legal names to identify themselves. Examples include changing one’s first name to a preferred nickname, using a middle name, or using a name that best reflects one’s gender identity. As long as the use of this different first name is not for the purposes of misrepresentation, Landmark College will respect the student’s choice of first name wherever possible in the course of a student’s education. 

Additionally, if the name change coincides with a request to use chosen pronouns that better reflect one’s gender identity, including gender-neutral pronouns, every effort will be made to support this request across campus. Landmark College is an institution that strives to be inclusive and accepting of all people and to follow best practices in higher education.

Policy

A student’s chosen first name will be used in all communication except where the legal name is required, such as payroll records, financial aid records, diplomas, and student transcripts. The determination of when a legal name must be used is defined by the administrator who oversees the specific record in question. The administrator must provide a supported rationale for the need to use the legal name. Unless the student specifies otherwise, the legal name will be used in communication with those outside Landmark College, including families. 

In addition to the chosen first name, students will have the opportunity to select their pronouns. This information will be stored through the student information system and will be displayed through Student Central and other campus databases. Landmark College community members who have rights to this information in the directory will be able to view the student’s pronouns. From the point of notification forward, communication with or narrative records for the student will use the student’s chosen first name and pronouns, regardless of legal name. 

Changes to a student’s legal name can only be made through the Registrar. Students must provide legal supporting documentation to change a legal name. 

Courses

Landmark College courses are offered in a manner consistent with higher education standards for course content appropriate to the field of study and reflect expectations appropriate for the level and amount of student learning. The award of credit is based on policies developed and overseen by the faculty and academic administration. Direct oversight and assessment of courses is primarily facilitated by the department (and department chair) offering the course  There is demonstrable academic content for all experiences for which credit is awarded, including study abroad, internships, and independent study.  No credit toward graduation is awarded for work designed to prepare the student for collegiate study. Students can expect that all Landmark College courses will include:

• A syllabus that includes appropriate student learning outcomes
• A grading policy that details the nature and weight of assessments
• A regular class meeting time
• The use of college systems for communicating and documenting progress and/or concerns

Add/Drop/Withdraw from Courses

Students may add courses during the first week and a half of the 15-week semester, or within the first 10 percent of an instructional block. Students are responsible for completing the work already in progress in courses added during this period.

Students may drop courses without record through the first five weeks of the 15-week semester, or within the first third of an instructional block.

The calendar date deadline for adding and dropping courses each semester and each instructional block is posted on the Academic Calendar.

Student advisor approval is required to add or drop a course. The chair of the department offering the course must also give approval if the student requires a waiver of a prerequisite to be able to add the course.

Course Withdrawal

• Students can withdraw from any course before the end of week 12 in a 15-week semester (or before the last 20 percent of the instructional block) for any reason without affecting the student’s GPA. The grade of W is used for withdrawals prior to the end of week 12.
• After week 12 and before the end of week 15: Withdraw Pass (WP) through last day of classes is available for students who are earning a passing grade. The grade of WP does not affect the student’s GPA.
• If the student does not withdraw by the end of week 12 and is not eligible for Withdraw Pass, they  will remain registered and the grade that is earned will be entered (no WF option).
• To withdraw from a course with a grade of W or WP, the student must submit a Course Withdrawal Form signed by their advisor.
• The approved form must be submitted to the Registrar. The Registrar confirms the withdrawal via email with the student, advisor, professor, and chair.

Administrative Course Withdrawal

After the deadline for dropping courses has passed, students may be administratively withdrawn from a course at the discretion of their professor.  Administrative withdrawals cannot occur after the end of week 12 of the semester or in the last 20 percent of an instructional block. Administrative withdrawals are considered only after other efforts to promote student success have failed.

Faculty may withdraw a student from their course if all of the following apply:

• The student has missed the equivalent of two weeks of the course.
• The student has missed too many scheduled opportunities to meet the course learning objectives, such as assignment completion, or office hour appointments.
• The student is in violation of the Academic Engagement Policy. 

Process for Administrative Withdrawal from a Course

Administrative withdrawals can only begin after the drop period has ended as posted on the Academic Calendar. 

Before initiating an administrative withdrawal a professor must:

• Document the student’s attendance and grades in the SIS notification system in a timely manner for the student and the student’s advisor.
• Attempt to meet with the student to provide guidance and support.
• Issue no fewer than three academic warning notices in the SIS notification system to document the accumulation of absences and the related academic performance difficulties that justify an administrative withdrawal. The student will have at least two academic days from issuance of the third warning to respond to the professor.
• Issue an administrative course withdrawal notification stating that an administrative withdrawal has been initiated.

Once administrative withdrawal is initiated:

• The faculty member submits the withdrawal form to the department chair for approval.
• The faculty member indicates a grade of W on the form.
• If the department chair is the faculty of record, the administrative withdrawal form should be submitted to the school dean for approval.
• The chair (or dean) communicates with the student, the professor and the advisor setting the timeline for finalized withdrawals and the appeal process.
• If there is no appeal, or the appeal is denied, the chair (or dean) communicates with the Registrar to record the withdrawal from the class. The Registrar confirms the withdrawal via email with the student, advisor, professor, and chair.

Administrative Course Withdrawal Appeal Process

Any student administratively withdrawn from a course has the right to make an appeal. The following guidelines govern the appeal process:

• The student submits a written appeal that includes an action plan that outlines specific steps to re-engage in the course. This appeal must be submitted within five working days of notification of administrative course withdrawal and submitted to the department chair and the professor.
• The student must attend class during the appeal process.

The department chair, in consultation with the professor, will make the final decision on the appeal based on:

• A review of the student’s overall participation and performance in the course and the student’s written appeal which includes an action plan.
• A review of the professor’s required documentation.

The department chair communicates the student’s status with the professor during the 5-day appeal period. In the case that the appeal is denied, the chair communicates with the Registrar to record the withdrawal from the class, and also notifies their school dean.

Multiple Administrative Course Withdrawals

In some cases, students are administratively withdrawn from multiple courses during the semester. In these cases, any student enrolled in only two courses will be reviewed by the academic outreach team unless the student’s initial plan included course load reduction. Students who begin a semester with four or five academic courses and reduce their course load to two or fewer will initiate the academic outreach team’s review. This team will present a recommendation to the dean of the School of Education, who will meet with the student to discuss the possibility of involuntary withdrawal from the College.

Auditing Courses

Matriculated degree-seeking students can audit courses offered at the College.

• Priority for enrollment is given to those students who are not auditing the course.
• A student may change a course they are auditing to regular enrollment during the semester’s add period only.
• A student may elect to change a course is which they are enrolled to an audit during the drop period of the semester only.
• To select or deselect the audit option, an audit form must be completed and approved by the student’s advisor, the course professor, and the appropriate department chair.

A record of the audit appears on the student’s transcript, but no credit can be earned for the course, and no letter grade can be earned or factored into the student’s GPA.

Class Cancellation

Faculty or administration will notify the college when classes are cancelled. Official notices of class cancellations and faculty absences are posted each day during the academic year on SharkNet. Faculty should note a class cancellation even when attending or presenting at professional conferences. Faculty are encouraged to notify their department chair if they must cancel multiple classes so that class coverage can be arranged.

Credit Hour Policy

In alignment with federal regulations, Landmark College assigns credit hours to courses according to what is considered a minimum and reasonable amount of academic time that students need in order to prepare for and achieve intended learning outcomes.

At Landmark College, each credit hour of instruction is equivalent to 60 minutes of classroom time per week. In addition to class attendance, students are expected to complete at least two additional weekly hours of academic activity outside of class for each credit hour of instruction. (For example, for a 3-credit course, students are expected each week to attend class for 3 hours and to complete approximately 6 hours of additional class-related work.)

This standard also applies to courses that are offered via distance delivery systems (online and hybrid).

Internships and study abroad offer academic credit applicable to a program of study. These endeavors are approved, supervised, and evaluated by faculty and professional staff charged with maintaining the academic integrity of the experience, developing learning objectives, and measuring outcomes. Time on academic task requirements are at least the same for these courses as they would be for more traditional academic experiences.

Extensions

Extensions beyond the end of the semester are granted only in cases for which the student has a documented illness or is unable to complete the course due to documented circumstances beyond the control of the student. In such cases, an extension will be granted only if the student has completed a substantial proportion of the coursework for the class in which the extension is requested.

The deadline for late work to be submitted can be no later than 30 days past the date that final grades are due to the Registrar. The professor of the course, the department chair, and the school dean must approve the extension before it is submitted to the Registrar’s Office, necessitating that the extension form be submitted to the dean by the date that the final grades are due to the Registrar.

Landmark College does not provide a grade of IN or incomplete.

Independent Study

Independent study is defined as individual academic work in a discipline, such as reading, writing, creative arts, experimental research, or scientific study, under the direct sponsorship of a qualified Landmark College faculty member. Qualified students may pursue independent study in an academic area related to their degree interests.

• Students eligible for independent study need to have a GPA of 2.5 or permission of the school dean and need to have completed 12 Landmark College credits.
• An independent study can be designated at either one or three credits. Three-credit independent study courses will be graded, and one-credit courses may have the option of being taken as pass/fail.
• Students may not take more than three credits of independent study in a semester.
• The maximum number of independent study credits that can be applied to a Landmark College associate degree is nine (or the equivalent of three 3-credit courses). The maximum number of independent study credits that can be applied to a Landmark College bachelor’s degree is 12 (or the equivalent of four 3-credit courses). Students requesting independent study credits beyond the maximum require the permission of the school dean.
• Student-initiated proposals are submitted by the student and the faculty member to the department chair (or designee) and school dean before the beginning of the second registration period. Proposals must include a course syllabus.
• Independent study courses follow departmental and curriculum committee guidelines and carry departmental codes. Independent studies cannot be courses that are already offered at Landmark College, but rather the study of a particular area within a discipline that is not part of our curriculum.
• Independent studies must be taken with a member of the Landmark College faculty.
• Students will be expected to meet with faculty one hour per week, and independent class time is commensurate with in-class courses of equivalent credits and level.
• Students are not guaranteed to be able to receive an independent study.
• Students will complete a course evaluation of the independent study.

Internship Policy

An academic, credit-bearing internship is an opportunity for students to gain experience in a career-related occupational setting to develop professional skills outside the traditional college/university classroom.

Landmark College Internship Standards

• Internships at the 2000 level are exploratory in nature and provide a general feel for a career path or field of interest.
• Internships at the 3000 level provide a more in-depth learning and work experience related to a student’s career goals or field of interest.
• Internships at the 4000 level require more advanced knowledge and experience; this could be considered an entry-level position.
• All internships must have a content area affiliation indicated by the three-letter course code assigned by the relevant school dean. The dean, in consultation with subject area faculty, determines if prerequisite knowledge is required for the position.
• Internships must have clear job descriptions and be directly supervised on site.
• Internship work experiences are substantive and challenging. They are mutually beneficial for both the employer and the student.
• Internships may not be supervised by a member of the student’s immediate family or by the faculty of record for the online internship facilitation course.
• Internships can take place in a for-profit or non-profit setting and can either be paid or unpaid. Work study money can be used to pay for a legitimate internship.
• Internships are credit-bearing experiences. Credit load is assigned by the content area dean based on the number of contact hours (time spent on site performing the activities of an intern). All internships are supported by a required online class:

30 - 59 hours of contact time + active participation in the online course = 1 credit

• To be considered an internship on the Landmark College transcript, the internship must be taken for credit.

Student Eligibility

In order to be eligible to participate in an internship, a student must have earned twelve credits at Landmark College with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and be in good judicial standing. Exceptions to these criteria must be approved by the dean of school where the internship is designated. Exceptions are documented and submitted to the registrar.

Internship Registration Process and Policy

1. Internships may be taken during each academic session (Fall/Spring semester, Summer, J-Term) but must be completed during the session for which the internship is designated.
2. Students are expected to work with the Office of Career Connections prior to the registration period to identify approved internship opportunities, prepare resumes and cover letters, and practice for interviews.
3. Once the student is hired by an approved internship provider, the student must get a signed work agreement contract from the employer. Students may obtain this contract through Career Connections.
4. Students must meet with Career Connections and complete the internship goals form (Form B).
5. Student eligibility, the signed work agreement, and the internship goals form must be on file with the Registrar for a student to be able to register for the online internship course.
6. All internships are facilitated by an online course. For the internship to be credit bearing, the student must be registered for the online course. Students must register for the internship during the registration period for the semester or session in which the internship will be taking place. No internship registrations will be permitted past the deadlines for course registration of the semester or session in which the internship will take place. Therefore, both the signed work agreement and the internship goals form must be obtained prior to (or during) the registration period.
7. A maximum of three internship credits may be counted toward an associate degree and a maximum of 12 credits may be counted toward a bachelor’s degree.
8. Internships are recorded as electives for most associate degree-seeking students. A three-credit internship will fulfill a major requirement in the Business Studies A.A. program.
9. A three-credit internship at the 2000, 3000, or 4000 level can fulfill the baccalaureate general education requirement for alternative study.
10. Landmark College will not retroactively approve credit for internships.

Copyright Statement

It is the intent of Landmark College that all members of the College community adhere to the provisions of the United States Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code, Sect. 101, et seq). Members of the College community who willfully disregard the copyright policy do so at their own risk and assume all liability.

For the Landmark College policy on the copyrightable works created by the College’s faculty and staff while engaged in College-associated activities, please visit the Landmark College Copyright Policy in the Employee Handbook: https://landmarkcollege.sharepoint.com/departments/hr/Pages/Handbooks-Page.aspx.

Copyright Clearance

Landmark College maintains an institutional license with the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) for copyright permissions from thousands of publishers. The College expects faculty and staff to obtain permission for the distribution of copyright-protected materials via the CCC’s easy-to-use interface.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act Agent

In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Pub. L. 105-304, Landmark College has designated a DMCA agent to receive notification of alleged copyright infringement occurring in the landmark.edu domain. Contact dmcaagent@landmark.edu to report any concerns.

Copyright Support

The Landmark College Library offers assistance with:

• Using the Copyright Clearance Center’s Annual License permissions interface
• Finding other options for resources not covered by the CCC license
• Finding resources on copyright issues pertaining to faculty and staff.

The Library staff cannot, however, offer any legal advice about copyright.

Recording Classes

Federal laws, including the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, require institutions of higher education to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Permission to make recordings of lectures and class discussions is a reasonable accommodation for many students with language-based learning disabilities, attention disorders, communication disorders, and significant difficulties with executive functions.

For the purposes of private academic study and review, Landmark College students may record class lectures and discussions using analog or digital technology, including audio, video, still photos, and other forms of capture technology as they become available.

Classroom faculty may record their own class lectures and discussions to serve various purposes at the discretion of the faculty member. These purposes include academic research (with Institutional Review Board approval), professional development, and digitization of course content for access through course websites and other formats.

All course materials (lectures, discussions, handouts, examinations, web materials) and the general, intellectual contents of each course at Landmark College are protected under federal copyright laws. The content of any recording of a lecture or class discussion is protected under federal copyright law and may not be published, quoted, or shared without the consent of the faculty member.

The College’s Policy on Academic Freedom will prevail in all applications of the Recording Policy. Classroom recordings created under the policy cannot be used by students for purposes other than as a tool to support personal study and review of course material for test preparation and similar, academic uses related to the course.

Students are required to inform faculty before recording class lectures and discussions for such personal, academic study, and review. Faculty members are required to inform students when recording class lectures and activities that include student participation. If a faculty member records classes to support research activities, the faculty member must obtain informed consent from students before incorporating student-generated data in the research. (Faculty members and others wishing to conduct classroom-based research are required to adhere to protocols, set by the College’s Institutional Review Board, that govern such research.)

Students and professors making classroom recordings are responsible for keeping sensitive and personal materials private. Students and professors may not publish, quote, or share classroom recordings in publicly accessible locations, and in real or digital (e.g., networked or online) environments, without the expressed consent of the individuals being recorded or affected by the recordings. Any violation of these requirements will be viewed by the College as a serious violation of the College’s rules and will result in College discipline and other remedies as appropriate. Students who wish to make recordings in class will be required to sign an acknowledgment that they understand and will comply with these requirements.

In cases for which students may be absent from classes, professors should not be expected to provide students with a recording of the class meeting.

The syllabus for each course at the College must include a statement that students are allowed to record in the classroom for study and review. Course syllabi should also state that any student concerned about the creation of classroom recordings should speak with the professor about the concerns at the course’s outset.

FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Access to Records: Notification of Rights

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. For the full text of this notification, please see the Student Handbook. Neither this summary nor the full notification of students’ rights under FERPA published in the Student Handbook is intended to create contractual or other rights or remedies beyond any created by FERPA itself.

Student rights under FERPA include:

• The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the College receives a request for access
• The right to request the amendment of an education record that the student believes is inaccurate
• The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent
• The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

Psycho-Educational Evaluations and Related Medical Records Procedures

Landmark College accepts the Association on Higher Education and Disability’s (AHEAD) interpretation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) regarding disability-related information. Specifically, disability-related information “should be treated as medical information and handled under the same strict rules of confidentiality as is other medical information. This includes the comprehensive documentation from an appropriate source that persons with disabilities are often required to provide to establish the existence of their disability and their need for accommodation or consideration” (emphasis added) [Association on Higher Education and Disability’s pamphlet “Confidentiality and Disability Issues in Higher Education” (2001)].

AHEAD further maintains that: “In the U.S., the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, provides students with access to their own educational records…Treatment records of a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional are exempt from disclosure under FERPA” (emphasis added).

The medical records, including psycho-educational evaluations and related information, are therefore not part of the educational record of the student, and may not be disclosed. As detailed in 34 CFR Part 99, Subpart A, the term “education records” does not include “Records on a student who is 18 years of age or older, or is attending an institution of postsecondary education, that are…Made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or other recognized professional or paraprofessional acting in his or her professional capacity or assisting in a paraprofessional capacity.” For complete information about FERPA, go to www.ed.gov/policy/gen/reg/ferpa/index.html.
 
In accordance with federal law, Landmark College will not transfer, release, disclose, or otherwise offer for inspection for any purpose those records that are exempt from disclosure under FERPA, specifically including psycho-educational and related records.

Grading

Grade Scale and GPA

A student’s grade point average is calculated based on two values. The first is the total credit hours the student has taken, and the second is the total quality points the student has earned. When a GPA calculation extends beyond two decimal places it is truncated (e.g., a GPA calculation of 1.456 would be evaluated as 1.45.) The total credit hours a student has taken is equal to the sum of the credit hours assigned to each course they have successfully completed. It is the policy of Landmark College that the following shall constitute its grading:

Other Marks

AU, P, LP, CR, NC, S, TR, U, W, or WP: no quality points earned; not counted in GPA credits

Forgiveness

• Letter-graded, credit-bearing courses in which the student earns a grade of C-minus or lower may be retaken once for forgiveness.
• Courses to be forgiven must be taken at Landmark College. In accordance with our Transfer Credit Policy, we do not transfer grades from other colleges.
• Credits will be earned only once for courses which are repeated and forgiven.
• Upon completion of the second attempt in the course, the higher of the two grades for the course will be recorded and factored into the student’s GPA. The original attempt (course title, code and grade) will remain on the student’s transcript, the grade forgiven in brackets.
• Upon a successful repeat, original notations of the student’s academic status based on the earlier GPA calculation (academic warning or academic probation) will not be changed and will remain on the student’s transcript.
• A student who earns a grade of W or WP in a course and takes the course again is not considered using the Forgiveness Policy. If the student earns a C-minus or lower in a course on the second attempt for which they have had a W or WP on the first attempt, the student can take the course a third time using the Forgiveness Policy. A record of all three attempts will appear on the transcript; however, the highest grade earned in the class is the grade used to calculate the student’s GPA.

Student Appeal of Final Grade for Individual Courses

A student may appeal a final grade in a course under either of the following specific conditions:

• The student may submit an appeal based on a claim that the professor of the course failed to adhere to the stated grading policy of the course as the policy appears in the course syllabus.
• The student may submit an appeal based on a claim that the professor of the course was discriminatory in failing to apply documented criteria for grading that appears in the course syllabus when determining the student’s final grade.

Any student wishing to appeal a final grade should first discuss the grade with the instructor. If the instructor agrees, a change of grade form must be submitted (see below). If the student is unable to resolve the grievance over a final course grade through consultation with the instructor, the student may submit a written request for review of the course grade, stating the reasons for the review request, to the department chair and the school dean for the department/school in which the course was taught.

Written requests for review of a final course grade by a department chair and the school dean must be submitted no later than the end of the fifth week of the next academic year semester.

The decision on the appeal of a final course grade by the school dean is final and cannot be appealed.

Change of Grade Process

Instructors are required to submit final grades to the Registrar via the Self-Service interface. The grade submitted to Self-Service is the final grade of record regardless of what is listed in any other course management system. Instructors may ask the Registrar to change a grade without a formal process up until the point that grades are closed for that term as determined and communicated by the Registrar.

All grades, except extension (EX), are final when grades are closed. However, the correction of a clerical or procedural error may be allowed with permission of the appropriate department chair or school dean. No change of grade may be made on the basis of reassessment of the quality of a student’s work or the submission of additional work. Instructor requests to change a grade must be submitted to the department chair or school dean by the last day of the add period of the academic year semester immediately following the term of the grade change. The final decision about the change of grade request must be submitted to the Registrar no later than the last day to drop courses.

If a grade is changed, the Registrar notifies the student(s) affected by the change.

Credit/No Credit

Credit-bearing courses that are never graded with a letter will be graded as credit or no credit, with a CR or an NC appearing on transcripts. A CR grade is awarded when a student has earned a D-minus or better in a course.

Noncredit Courses

Noncredit courses that are not letter graded will be graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory scale that will be reflected on the transcript as S or U.

Pass/Low Pass/Fail for Credit Courses

• Students are permitted to take elective courses on a pass/low pass/fail (P/LP/F) basis. Courses that fulfill general education, major, minor, or concentration requirements cannot be taken as P/LP/F with the exception of internships.
• P/LP/F is the required grading designation for Landmark College credit-bearing internships.  This serves to ensure that the degree requirement of internship within the alternative study requirement can be met at C or better. 
• A grade of P is recorded on a student’s transcript when they earn a C or above. An LP is recorded in the event that a student has earned a grade of C-minus, D-plus, D, or D-minus. An F is recorded when a student fails the course.
• Selection of the P/LP/F option for electives can begin as early as the add period but must be completed before the end of the drop period of the semester. Re-designating a P/LP/F status in a course to a letter-graded status can only be completed during the add period of the semester.
• Students may not select the P/LP/F option during their first semester at Landmark College.
• To select or deselect the P/LP/F option, a grading status form must be completed, approved by the student’s advisor, and submitted to the Registrar.
• Professors do not know of a student’s P/LP/F status and therefore submit letter grades for all students, regardless of their grading status, to the Registrar by the end of the semester. The Registrar enters a P, LP, or F onto the student’s transcript when this grading status has been chosen.
• Students may only take one course per semester with the  P/LP/F grading option. Students may only apply two courses with P/LP/F grading option toward an associate degree and four toward a bachelor’s degree.  This limit is only for instances when students choose a P/LP/F option; internships graded at P/LP/F are not applied to this limit.
• If a College emergency results in the College being unable to deliver face-to-face courses as intended, all students who have to switch to online learning only will be given the opportunity to select a P/LP/F option for any course within one week of the online transition. Students who knowingly enroll in online courses during any term (Fall, Spring, January, or Summer sessions) are not eligible for this exception.

Writing Requirement

All students enrolled at Landmark College are required to complete WRT1011 Composition and Rhetoric or its equivalent and WRT1012 Research and Analysis or its equivalent.  Students enrolled in the writing sequence WRT1007 and WRT1008, which meets the requirement for WRT1011, must also complete WRT1008 and earn a minimum grade of C within two attempts. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in each WRT1008 or WRT1011 and WRT1012 within two attempts to stay enrolled at Landmark College.

Appeal process: Students unable to complete the WRT1011 or WRT1008 requirement within two attempts must petition the Dean of Education for approval to continue enrollment at Landmark College for a third attempt. Students unable to complete the WRT1012 requirement within two attempts must also petition the Dean of Education for approval to continue enrollment at Landmark College for a third attempt. Students who are unable to earn the minimum grade required for either WRT1011 or WRT1008, or WRT1012 within three attempts may be subject to involuntary withdrawal from the College.

Graduation Policies

Graduation Requirements

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation from Landmark College. Students must earn a C or better in specific courses identified in the major as listed in the catalog.

Associate Degrees

• 60 - 61 total credits are required to graduate, depending on the major.
• 31 credits must be earned at Landmark College. See also the Transfer Credit Policy.

Bachelor’s Degrees

• 120 - 121 total credits are required to graduate, depending on the major.
• 41 credits must be earned at Landmark College. See also the Transfer Credit Policy.
• 42 credits must be earned at the 3000 level or above.
• Students must have a C (2.0) average in major requirements to successfully graduate.

See the degree and major program requirements for details.

A student’s graduation is recorded in the College’s database and the diploma is issued when all credits and degree requirements are complete.

Landmark College has three official graduation dates per year (December, May, and August). While students may complete their last credits and requirements in January or at any earlier point in the Summer sessions, those finishing at these times officially graduate on the upcoming graduation date.

Commencement Walking Policy

To be eligible for participation in a College commencement ceremony, a student must have successfully completed all major-required courses. Students who are within six credits of completing their degree may walk in the commencement ceremony.  

Any student can file a written appeal to the President at least one month in advance of a commencement ceremony, if the student feels that their circumstances might warrant additional policy flexibility.

Walking at commencement is not a guarantee of earning a degree. For those students who walk at commencement prior to meeting all graduation requirements, no academic honors will be conferred until after the student meets all academic requirements.

Honors

Honors Program

A Landmark College Honors Program student seeks to reach their full potential by embracing intellectual curiosity, pursuing academic excellence, fostering personal growth, and actively participating in the community. They distinguish themselves academically, engage in campus life, and participate in civic and co-curricular activities. They demonstrate leadership and compassion while serving their peers. Through these endeavors and qualities, the Honors Program student is positioned to serve as an advocate for all aspects of college life and as a voice for the neurodiverse community.

Declared A.A./A.S. and B.A./B.S. students are invited to join the Honors Program if they have a GPA of 3.5 or higher after earning 18+ credits (a minimum of 12 credits earned at Landmark College). Students may also apply for consideration for membership within the same time frame. Students successfully completing the program will receive a Landmark College Honors designation on their transcript and diploma.

To maintain membership in the Honors Program, students must

• Maintain a minimum semesterly GPA of 3.25; students who earn below 3.25 have one semester to regain the required GPA
• Attend Honors Program meetings (minimum of 75% of scheduled meetings)
• Earn additional credits at the 3000 - 4000 level
  • Associate degree students: Six upper-level credits (of the 60 total credits required for an associate degree, versus zero upper-level credits for a traditional associate degree)
  • Bachelor’s degree students: Nine upper-level credits above the minimum required for a bachelor’s degree (51 credits of 120 total credits required for bachelor’s degree with honors versus 42 upper-level credits for a traditional baccalaureate degree)
• Complete qualifying community engagement experiences (e.g., student leadership roles, service with on- or off-campus organizations, alternative learning experiences)
  • Associate degree students: Participation for two semesters
  • Bachelor’s degree students: Participation for three semesters

Honors Designations

The designation cum laude (with honors) on the Landmark College diploma is a recognized mark of superior academic accomplishment. Students who show particular distinction in scholarship at Landmark College will be recognized by graduating with one of three degrees of honors: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, or Cum Laude.

• Summa Cum Laude 3.8 - 4.0 GPA
• Magna Cum Laude 3.5 - 3.79 GPA
• Cum Laude 3.2 - 3.49 GPA

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the International Honor Society for students enrolled in associate degree programs, serving an estimated one million members and consisting of 1,100 chapters across the United States and throughout the world. Its focus is on growth in the four hallmarks: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Fellowship. The Beta Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was chartered at Landmark College in 1994. 

Once a semester (Fall and Spring), students meeting the requirements are invited to join the Beta Alpha Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Membership eligibility is based on the last academic semester or term a student has enrolled in for coursework (Fall, January Term, Spring, and Summer Sessions). Letters of invitation are sent out after the deadline for submitting course grades to the Registrar’s office has passed. To be eligible for Phi Theta Kappa, a student must have met the following requirements:

• Completed 12 credit hours of associate degree coursework at Landmark College
• Maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
• Maintained appropriate community membership (not be on probation, deferred suspension, suspension, or expulsion within the Landmark College judicial system).

Once a student has registered and been inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, their membership status is recorded on their official transcript by the Landmark College Registrar. Students who remain in good standing with PTK are acknowledged at graduation.  For more information, see the Academic Honors section of the Landmark College web site.

Golden Key

Golden Key is the international honor society for students enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs. The world’s largest collegiate honor society, Golden Key recognizes in its membership sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students across all majors and disciplines in eight countries. The purpose of this honor society is to recognize academic excellence and to enable members to realize their potential through advancement of academics, leadership, and service.

Students who have declared a bachelor’s degree, have earned a minimum of 24 credits, and have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are invited to join Golden Key. A new member recognition event is held during Family Weekend. For more information see the Academic Honors section of the Landmark College web site.

Leave of Absence

Students who need to leave for a short period of time, such as for a death in the family, medical issues, etc., may be allowed to return to their classes if they are in good academic standing upon departure, and the leave of absence does not prohibit them from successful completion of the course goals and objectives. The leave period of time allowed by this policy is generally 1 to 2 weeks. Service members or reservists requiring a short-term deployment or service-related leave will be allowed up to three weeks of absence from the College. Leaves of absence are granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Satisfactory demonstration of the attainment and completion of class goals following such a leave will be determined by the professor, in consultation with the student and the academic advisor.

Leave of Residency/Study Remotely Policy

Students who need to leave for a short period of time, such as a medical event or other kind of event that exists outside of the student’s control, should apply for leave of absence/permission to study remotely through the Office of Student Affairs. Interim suspensions or suspensions are not qualified for leaves. If Student Affairs determines that the rationale meets the criteria for a justifiable leave, the student can begin working with faculty members and the advisor to develop an academic plan to be submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval.

Faculty members working with the student during the term in which the leave is requested will review the student’s current academic standing to ensure that the student is making satisfactory progress in their courses and has demonstrated engagement and effort toward achieving course success prior to the request for leave. The leave period of time allowed by this policy is generally one to two weeks and is dependent on the student’s course load. Whenever possible, students are encouraged to develop a plan to study remotely to stay current. The leave time should not prohibit a student from successful completion of the course goals and objectives. In exceptional cases, students may be granted a longer leave if the faculty can support the student’s progress through distance education, although the faculty member is under no obligation to do so.

Students are encouraged to work with the academic advisor and relevant faculty members to ensure that Landmark College will provide reasonable support while the student is away that includes a plan for re-engaging in coursework when the student returns and/or staying engaged while the student is studying remotely. Extensions to deadlines for course work are at the discretion of the faculty member. Extensions for institutional deadlines will be considered by the Vice President of Academic Affairs or their designee.

If students miss an extended period of time without arranging for a leave of absence or without remaining engaged with their faculty, they run the risk of failing the course or being administratively withdrawn from the course or the College. Students who are not academically engaged for fourteen calendar days will not be allowed to voluntarily withdraw from an individual course or the College. Satisfactory demonstration of the attainment and completion of class goals following such a leave will be determined by the faculty member in consultation with the student.

Leaves of residency/permission to study remotely are granted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA). Students may apply for leave of absence /permission to study remotely using the appropriate form found through Registrar’s Office. A copy of the completed form will be added to the student’s file located in the Registrar’s Office.

Reporting Student Progress

Grade and Progress Reports

Students receive progress reports for each class in which they are enrolled three times per semester: prior to Family Weekend, at the midterm, and after the course has concluded. Students can access these comments through Student Central. 

Midterm progress grades are provided at the midpoint in the semester.  The midterm grade is not recorded on the student’s transcript and does not have an impact on the student’s GPA.  

Any student enrolled in a course as of final exam week receives a final grade and final comment for the course. Students can access final comments through Student Central. Final grades are posted through Self-Service. 

If a student is granted an extension, the professor of the course will submit a final comment when submitting the final grade to Self-Service.

Warnings

Notices of academic warning are sent via the Student Information System (SIS) to students who are in danger of failing a course. First warnings are reported to the student and their advisor and, in cases where the student has waived their FERPA rights, to the student’s parents or designee. Second and subsequent warnings are also reported to the dean of the School of Education at the associate level and to the dean of school offering the student’s major at the bachelor’s level. Students can view all warnings and notifications through Student Central. 

Transcripts

Transcripts contain records of courses taken, grades, and credit received. Course description material and other information may be requested in addition to the transcript. Official transcripts, bearing the College seal and the Registrar’s signature, may be released only upon written request of the student or alum.

Landmark College has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to process transcript orders via the internet. Students may order transcripts with any major credit card. Credit cards will only be charged after an order has been completed.

Transcripts may be withheld by order of appropriate College officials, if some financial or other obligation to Landmark College remains unmet.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Landmark College students are expected to make satisfactory progress toward completion of the program within a specific time frame.  The following guidelines apply to all undergraduate students at Landmark College, including those seeking financial aid from federal, state, institutional, or other sources administered through Landmark College. 

• A student is eligible to receive funding up to 150% attempted credit hours toward their degree: students working toward an associate degree of 61 credits must complete the degree within 91 attempted credits, while those seeking a bachelor’s degree of 120 credits must complete the program within 180 attempted credits.
• Federal regulations state that students on financial aid may not receive aid for more than 30 credit-equivalents (where each non-credit class is worth 3 credit-equivalents) attempted or completed of remedial credits.
• Full-time students attending Landmark College typically enroll in 12 - 15 credits per semester. Students may enroll in up to 17 academic credits per semester. Students who wish to take 18 or more credits during a semester must petition the dean of the School of Education.

Transfer Credit Policies

Landmark College will accept up to 80 transfer credits in the B.A./B.S. degree programs or 30 credits in the A.A./A.S. degree programs.  All students are required to complete at least 24 out of their final 30 credits at Landmark College. In recognition of the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has on students and families, students within 24 credits of graduating whose ability to generate credits through LC is disrupted may be eligible to have this policy waived.  In consideration of a waiver request, the total number of transfer credits applicable toward the degree typically would not exceed 80 credits in the B.A./B.S. degree programs or 30 credits in the A.A./A.S. degree programs. Students seeking this pandemic-specific waiver should contact the Registrar’s office.

Determination of eligible credits depends on program requirements and individual transcripts. Transfer students entering Landmark College with 40 (or more) credits may be allowed to waive certain prerequisites and/or replace core courses. Students are required to get approval from the appropriate Department Chair to enroll in higher-level courses without prerequisites.

Transfer credits do not affect the student’s GPA; the course and credits are transferred, but not the grade.

The following requirements must be met to receive credit:

• Credits must be from a public or private institution accredited by an authorized regional accreditation agency, such as NECHE.
• Course grades must be at 2.0 or higher (C) in order for credit to be transferred to Landmark College.
• Courses graded on a pass/fail basis, offered on a noncredit basis, or that are equivalent to noncredit courses at Landmark College will not be transferred. Exception: Internships that are graded as pass/fail and the student has earned a “pass” are eligible for transfer if the granting institution’s grading scale is equivalent to Landmark College’s grading scale.
• AP courses with a grade of 3 or above may be transferred to receive credit.
• IB courses with a grade of 4 or above may be transferred to receive credit.
• CLEP General and Subject Area tests with a score of 50 may be transferred to receive credit.

The requirements for certain programs at Landmark College are waived at the discretion of the school dean. These courses will be considered for transfer on a case-by-case basis.

Given the extraordinary circumstances all students have had to face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Landmark College will accept courses equivalent to LC courses offered at other accredited institutions, successfully completed in Spring 2020, but graded on a pass/fail basis.

Withdrawing from the College

A student may withdraw from Landmark College until 5 p.m. on the last day of classes, as long as the student has been academically engaged in at least one course within 10 days prior to the withdrawal request. See Academic Engagement Policy. 

Upon withdrawing, a grade of W will appear in the grade column on a student’s transcript for all courses still in session on the effective date of withdrawal. Courses that ended before the effective date of the withdrawal will report grades following normal conventions. All courses that have not yet started as of the effective date of the withdrawal will be deleted and no entry will appear on the student’s transcript. Any courses completed prior to the point of withdrawal from the College will remain on the student’s transcript. 

Students who live in a residence hall must check out of the hall within 24 hours after withdrawing unless other arrangements are made by permission of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

There are four classifications of withdrawal, described below.

Withdrawing: Administrative 

A student who leaves Landmark College without informing the Office of Student Affairs or the Office of the Academic Affairs may be administratively withdrawn from the College after missing 10 consecutive class days.

Students capable of signing the official withdrawal form are expected to do so. If the student is not capable of signing the form, the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) or the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) or their designee may sign on behalf of the student. 

Students who are suspended from Landmark College will not be allowed on campus as of the effective date of their suspension without express, written consent from the VPSA or the VPAA. Students who are suspended will be eligible for re-enrollment at a future date and may have specific re-enrollment criteria to be met for re-enrollment to be considered.

Students who are expelled from Landmark College will not be allowed on campus as of the effective date of their expulsion without express, written consent from the VPSA or the VPAA. Students who are expelled from Landmark College will not be readmitted.

Withdrawing: Involuntary

Students may be forced to withdraw from Landmark College for inadequate academic performance (e.g., dropping down to one class or being administratively removed from all individual classes, or falling outside expectations for academic engagement), or when the College determines that the student is a possible danger to one’s self or to others or that the student has refused to cooperate with efforts deemed necessary by the College to determine if the student represents such a danger.

Withdrawing: Medical

A medical withdrawal will be granted in the case of extraordinary circumstances-such as a serious illness or injury-that prevent a student from continuing their coursework. This classification covers both physical health and mental health difficulties. A student must notify the VPSA of their intent to withdraw within 14 calendar days of their last date of course attendance and provide documentation from a qualified professional for a medical withdrawal within 30 days of their departure from campus. The College may certify a medical withdrawal without documentation. Clearance from qualified professionals may be required for a student to resume their studies in a later semester.

Withdrawing: Voluntary

At any time during the year, a student may withdraw from Landmark College for personal reasons, as long as the student has been academically engaged in at least one course within 10 days prior to the withdrawal request. Students withdrawing for academic reasons should consult with the VPAA (or designee). Students withdrawing for personal reasons should consult with the VPSA (or designee). During the withdrawal process, students will have the opportunity to discuss requirements for readmission if warranted.

Re-enrollment Process

If a student withdraws from the College during a Fall or Spring semester, or has been away from the College for a semester or more, and wants to return to the college for any academic session (Fall, Spring, J-Term, or Summer), the student must re-enroll through the Office of Enrollment Management.  Former advisors and other offices are not involved in the re-enrollment process.  

While the majority of students who apply for re-enrollment do return to Landmark College, re-enrollment is not guaranteed to any applicant. The College seeks to re-enroll only those students who have demonstrated an ability to remain in good academic standing and citizenship, and who are likely to complete degree requirements. Therefore, the College may sometimes advise an applicant to defer their return until a time later than the one originally proposed. The following factors will be considered in the re-enrollment process:

• In all cases, re-enrollment will require a personal statement outlining why the student is requesting re-enrollment to the College and how the student has occupied their time while away from the campus. Students must also include transcripts from any educational institution they attended while they were away from Landmark College. 
• If the student withdrew for conduct reasons or was suspended, the student should include in the personal statement evidence that they have been constructively occupied and have maintained a satisfactory standard of conduct.
• Students who left in poor academic standing may be placed on academic probation or warning (depending on their standing at the time they left the College).  Either probation or warning may carry with it additional expectations for students to regain good academic standing.  These expectations will be outlined in the student’s re-enrollment agreement. 
• Students who withdrew for medical reasons or for reasons of safety must obtain a recommendation from a clinical practitioner who is qualified to assess the student’s current state of physical and/or mental health and can state that the student is ready to reengage in a residential college and the rigors of a course of academic study.
• Students who were suspended from the College must provide all documentation required in their letter of suspension from the College. 
• Students who left with pending disciplinary charges will be required to address those matters with the student conduct office before re-enrollment can be completed.

To initiate the re-enrollment process, please complete the online re-enrollment request form at https://go.landmark.edu/portal/apply_rea.

Once received, the request will be reviewed by the College. In most cases, a response will be provided within 10 days. Any further questions about re-enrollment to the College should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Management.

More information about this policy can be found online at www.landmark.edu/admissions/apply-now.