FAQ's - Policies and Procedures
What are the policies ad procedures of the DPD Program?
- Withdrawal and refund of tuition and fees. Meredith College has established deadline dates and procedures for withdrawal and refund of tuition and fees. See the College website: Registrar's Website for details.
- Scheduling and program calendar. The DPD Program follows the Meredith College academic calendar which is available on the Meredith College website at:
Academic Calendar 10-11
Academic Calendar 11-12
Protection of privacy of information (confidentiality of student records)?
Meredith College, in accordance the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (i.e., the Buckley Amendment) assures the confidentiality of student educational records. FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, is a federal law requiring Meredith College to protect the confidentiality of student educational records. Meredith College has adopted the policies to comply with the law, to inform students of their privacy rights, and to maintain the protection of student educational records. However, student educational records may be released without the student’s consent to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest to access the records, and the College may disclose information from a student’s educational records to either individual or entities permitted under applicable federal and state law. Information on confidentiality of records is on page 13 of the 2011-2012 Graduate School Catalogue, available on line at Graduate Catalogue.
Access to personal files
Students have the right under FERPA to inspect and review their education records and to appeal to the appropriate office to have any incorrect information corrected. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by Meredith to comply with the Act. To review your student files, contact the Office of the Registrar 121 Johnson Hall, during their office hours. Students must show student ID to review their files. Letters of recommendation or other materials to which the student has waived her rights will not be available for review by the student. Access to student support services, including health services, counseling and testing, and financial aid resources. Information and policies for students are available through the Student Handbook:
Student Hankbook
Health services are provided through the Student Health Services which is located110 Carroll. Additional information about their services can be found at:
Health Services
Financial aid resources are available through the Meredith College Office of Financial Assistance, third floor Johnson Hall. Additional information is available at:
Financial Assistance/
Counseling services are provided via the Counseling Center, 202 Carroll. Additional information about their services can be found at:
Counseling Center/
Grievance procedures
Students who are experiencing academic problems either with a grade or other conditions of the course should first discuss the matter with the course professor. It is the professor’s responsibility to explain fully all grades and requirements of the course. If the problem is not resolved, the student or professor should consult the department head. Should further action be required, the matter should be brought to the dean of the school. Any grievance concerning a grade that has not been satisfactorily resolved by the teacher, the department head, or the dean may be appealed to the Associate Vice President for Academic Programs as noted on page 46 of the 2010-2011 Undergraduate Meredith College catalog, available online at Undergraduate CatalogDisciplinary/termination procedures
Students are required to follow the Meredith College Honor Code which is described in the Student Handbook and on the College website at Honor System.The website includes information regarding violations, penalties, and appeals.