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Online courses are similarly structured to on‐ground courses – e.g., they have a syllabus, required texts, weekly assignment, projects, papers, and/or tests. To be successful in an online environment, students are expected to possess basic computer skills and have access to the University’s learning management system, Moodle.  Online courses will be offered as either synchronous - meeting at a specified day and time, or asynchronous with no specified meeting days or times. Some courses may also be designated as hy-flex with the student having the choice to attend the course in person or remotely.  

Centenary University is an active member of The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements known as NC-SARA.  NC-SARA is a private, non-profit organization that helps expand students' access to educational opportunities and ensure more efficient, consistent and effective regulation of distance education programs.  

The policy governing undergraduate student enrollment in online classes is outlined below:

  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above is recommended. A first semester transfer student should have the minimum cumulative grade average of 2.5 or above from their transfer institution(s).
  • Freshmen should consult with their advisor before registering for any online classes.
  • Students may not audit any online class.
  • Students, who register for an accelerated online class that begins in the second half of a given semester, and where the class credits put them at full‐time status, may have all federal and state financial aid remain pending until attendance in the online class has been verified. Students in this circumstance who do not attend the online class will still be liable for all full‐time costs, but may no longer be eligible for full‐time federal, state, or institutional grants, awards, or scholarships. Further, in accordance with University policy, as only full‐time students may reside on campus, if a student is a resident and does not attend the online class, that student will have lost their full‐time standing and will be required to move off campus.
  • Before registering for an online class that begins in the second half of a given semester, student‐ athletes must check with their coaches and/or the University’s Athletic Director’s Office to confirm that their athletic eligibility will not be negatively affected.