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Registrar's Office

General Information

FERPA FOR STUDENTS

FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

(Also known as the Buckley Amendment of 1974)

What does FERPA do?

  • Allows students certain rights
  • Says that an institution can only disclose information about a student with the student’s written consent
  • Says a student can request NO information EVER be given out about them, including directory information
  • EXCEPTION: It says that an institution may disclose without a student’s written consent, items considered DIRECTORY INFORMATION

What is DIRECTORY INFORMATION at LTU?

What information can I give out? (WITHOUT a student’s consent, unless they are marked “Confidential” in Banner)

  • Student name
  • Dates of Attendance
  • Major field of study
  • Class level (junior, graduate, etc.)
  • Degrees awarded
  • Honors/ Awards received or earned
  • Anticipated degree date
  • Confirmation that a student is enrolled here (enrollment status)

Students can expect privacy related to their educational records. This means that information from a student’s educational record can be shared within the University among appropriate school officials. School officials are defined as any person employed by the University in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position (including campus law enforcement personnel and health/counseling personnel); a person or company with whom the university has contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using university employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor or collection agent); a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee or assisting another school official in performing his/her tasks; and members of official college and University committees-all  having “legitimate educational interests” in the records.

This also means that once a student is enrolled at Lawrence Tech, that under typical circumstances, the information in the educational record cannot be shared with anyone outside the University, other than the student. So, if a student’s spouse, parent or sibling contacts the University asking for information about the student, the caller will be asked to have the student call themselves for the information as we are unable to disclose information to anyone else. The only exception to this federal regulation is if the student has completed the Authorization to Disclose Information form and submitted it to the One Stop Center. On this form the student can give permission and set up an access PIN for relatives and/or guardians who they wish to also have full account access. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Office of the Registrar.

More information: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Regulations (FERPA)

GENERAL POLICIES

The policies and procedures described herein are also described in the Catalog and determine the academic status of students enrolled in the University. Exceptions to these policies and procedures may be considered only upon request to the Office of the Provost.

Classification as a part-time or full-time student is based upon the weekly academic load which the student carries. Undergraduate students are considered full-time when registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours. Part-time for undergraduates is 6 credit hours.

Graduate students are considered full-time when enrolled for a minimum of 6 credit hours. Part-time for graduate students is 3 credit hours.

These classifications apply to all three semesters: Fall, Spring, and Summer!

Please note : Some Financial Aid is dependent on students carrying a full-time course load and will be prorated if the student carries anything less. Please see the Financial Aid website for more information.

Students in undergraduate programs are classified as follows:

Freshman0-29 credit hours
Sophomore30-59 credit hours
Junior60-89 credit hours
Senior90+ credit hours

The University converted from a quarter credit system to a semester system effective beginning in the Fall of 1994. Work completed prior to August 1994 is recorded in standard quarter hours. Work completed after August 1994 is recorded in semester hours. Quarter hours convert to semester hours by multiplying quarter hours using a factor of two-thirds. 

LTU Credit Hour Policy

A record of grade point is kept in the student’s permanent record and used to determine his or her overall scholastic average. The following grades are computed in grade point average:

A4.0 
A-3.7 
B+3.3 
B3.0 
B-2.7 
C+2.3 
C2.0 
C-1.7 
D+1.3Not applicable to graduate students
D1.0Not applicable to graduate students
D-0.7Not applicable to graduate students
F0.0 
WF0.0Failure due to non-attendance
WN0.0No credit due to non-attendance

Students who wish to dispute their grades have one (1) semester to address the issue. The appropriate procedure for disputing grades, along with any other aspect of a course, is as follows:

  1. The student must first speak with the instructor of the course;
  2. If the resolution is not what the student hopes to achieve, the next course of action is to speak with the department chairperson for the course;
  3. Again if the outcome from addressing the issue with the department chair is not what the student hopes to achieve, the student should then address the issue with the Dean of the college of the course;
  4.  Finally, if that resolution is not what the student hopes to achieve, the last and FINAL course of action is to speak with the Provost. The ruling of the Provost is FINAL and no longer disputable by the student.

Undergraduate Students:

Students may repeat a course to improve the grade earned in a prior attempt, the course must be completed at Lawrence Tech.  Students should be aware that the most recent grade will be the grade of record whether or not it is the highest grade earned.

Until a passing grade is achieved, all grades for earlier attempts in a course will appear on the transcript and will be computed into the grade point average. Once a course has been passed, only the credit hours and grade for the latest attempt will be reflected in the grade point average.

In order for the grade point average to be recomputed, the latest attempt must be in the same course as the one originally shown on the transcript. Directed study or special topics courses may not be eligible for the repeat process as the topic of study may vary from one course to another.

Students who have been found in violation of the Academic Honor Code and receive an inclusive final grade of “F” for that course are not eligible for the repeat process.

The University does not guarantee that a course will be offered in the future. Therefore, students will not be eligible for recomputation of a course no longer offered by the University.

The recalculation of the grade point average is an automated process within Enrollment Services/Office of the Registrar; the student is not required to submit any paperwork.

Graduate Students:

Graduate students can repeat one course during their academic career and have the grade removed from the grade point average. The following grades may be repeated and the grade point average recalculated at the graduate level: A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, F and WF. The latest attempt must have resulted in a passing grade. Until that point, all grades will appear on the transcript and will be included in the grade point average.

The repeat process at the graduate level is not automatic and requires departmental approval. A request for a repeated course to be removed from the grade point average should be submitted to your department chairperson. You can obtain the form by clicking here.

To be recomputed, the latest attempt must be the same course as the first and must be part of the University’s normal course offerings. Directed study or special sections may not be used for recomputation purposes.

The University does not represent that a course will be offered in a future semester and may be deleted from the curriculum which subsequently may not be recomputed.

When the recomputation is completed, only the credit hours and grade for the latest attempt will be reflected in the grade point average (assuming the grade received is passing). Courses that are not counted in the grade point average are indicated by an “E” (for exclude) in the column that is labeled “R” (for repeat). The passing course will have an “I” (for include) in the same column.

To gain a better understanding of the the following items/policies, Lawrence Tech has defined Program, Degree, Major, Minor, Concentration, Certificate, and our credit hour policies.

LTU Policy on Degrees, Minors, and Certificates

Any Lawrence Technological University (LTU) student may choose to identify themselves with a preferred first name (also known as a lived / chosen name) that differs from their legal name to be used whenever possible in the course of university business and education.  A person may go by a different preferred first name for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: being transgender, having a gender identity different from sex assigned at birth, surviving abuse/trafficking, or having a name differing from their legal name because they are an international student.

A student’s preferred first name will appear instead of the person’s legal first name in LTU systems, records, and documents where possible including:

  • Class rosters
  • University ID card
  • Canvas
  • Diploma if Requested by the Student when Completing the Application to Graduate
  • On campus Housing Rosters
  • Sponsored Clubs, Organizations, Activities and Programs
  • News Releases
  • Advisee Reports
  • Degree Audit Reports
  • Study Abroad Registration
  • Orientation Scheduling
  • Course Evaluation
  • Wellness Programs
  • Applicable Internal Surveys
  • Athletics and Intramural Rosters
  • Music and Theater Related Event Programs
  • Publicity Materials for Official University Sanctioned Events
  • Other University Events and Publications, as appropriate

However, unless the student undertakes the process of changing their legal name, the student’s legal name will continue to appear as required by law in the following LTU systems, records, and documents:

  • Financial aid records
  • Transcripts
  • Payroll records
  • Background Checks
  • Contracting and Purchasing
  • Immigration Documents
  • Medical and Insurance Records
  • Compliance with Subpoenas
  • Application for, and use of, VA benefits
  • Compliance reporting for internal and external auditing process
  • Compliance reporting requirements as mandated by the State of Michigan
  • Compliance reporting requirements as mandated by authorized entities of the United States Government

The use of a preferred first name cannot be for the purpose of misrepresentation or fraud.  Inappropriate usage of the preferred name policy (including but not limited to avoiding a legal obligation or choosing a name interpreted as offensive) will result in removal of the preferred name.   A preferred first name must otherwise comply with all LTU policies.

Upon submission of a preferred name, the student may obtain an updated ID card with the preferred name free of charge.  Students may submit requests for updated ID card with preferred name by emailing enrollmentservices@ltu.edu. Subsequent preferred name changes by the same student may result in a reasonable charge to obtain a new ID card. The preferred first name can be removed at any time by a written request from the student to Academic and Student Records at enrollmentservices@ltu.edu.

To designate a preferred first name, complete the form found here. Submit completed form to enrollmentservices@ltu.edu.

Lawrence Technological University reserves the right to make exceptions to, modify, or eliminate this policy and or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, or guidelines relevant to this subject.

Definitions

  • Gender Identity: One’s internal sense of self and their gender, whether that is man, woman, neither or both
  • Legal Name: The name of a person recognized on official records, especially as recorded on a birth certificate or the name that can be changed through the legal process
  • Preferred / Lived / Chosen Name: A self-chosen name that is used instead of a legal name
  • Transgender / Trans: Describes a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
  • Non-binary: An umbrella term for gender identifications other than “woman” or “man” including genders with aspects of both or neither

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) is required to record the legal sex of a student.  This information is obtained at the time the student applies to LTU, and is used for reporting purposes only.   LTU also recognizes and appreciates that a student may identify themselves by a different gender that should be used whenever possible in the course of university business and education.

A student can record their Gender Designation within our Student Information System (SIS) to reflect the gender identity that best fits the student.  At this time, there are five possible gender identities to select on SIS.  The five gender identities are:

  1. Female – relates to legal sex
  2. Male – relates to legal sex
  3. Transgender woman – legal sex assigned at birth was male, gender identity is female
  4. Transgender man – legal sex assigned at birth was female, gender identity is male
  5. Non-binary – An umbrella term for gender identifications other than “woman” or “man” including genders with aspects of both or neither

If a student does not select a Gender Designation, their gender will reflect their legal sex. 

To record a Gender Designation, complete the form found here.

Definitions

  • Legal Sex: A person’s sex as designated at birth
  • Gender Identity: One’s internal sense of self and their gender, whether that is man, woman, neither or both
  • Preferred / Lived / Chosen Name: A self-chosen name that is used instead of a legal name
  • Transgender / Trans: Describes a person whose gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth
  • Non-binary: An umbrella term for gender identifications other than “woman” or “man” including genders with aspects of both or neither

Lawrence Technological University reserves the right to make exceptions to, modify, or eliminate this policy and or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, or guidelines relevant to this subject.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) recognizes addressing someone by their correct pronouns is one of the most basic ways to show respect for their gender identity. LTU strives to not assume someone’s pronouns and to use the correct pronouns for students in every possible aspect of university business and education.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) students may designate their pronouns. The pronouns selected by the student will be used in all possible areas of university business and education to guide faculty, staff and administration as to a student’s pronouns.  Student pronouns currently appear on our advising site, Canvas, and various reports.   The pronouns a student may designate are:

  1. He/Him/His
  2. She/Her/Hers
  3. They/Them/Theirs
  4. He/They
  5. She/He/They
  6. She/They

To designate your pronouns, complete the form found here.

Definitions

  • Gender Identity: One’s internal sense of self and their gender, whether that is man, woman, neither or both

Lawrence Technological University reserves the right to make exceptions to, modify, or eliminate this policy and or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, or guidelines relevant to this subject.

GUEST + ADDITIONAL CREDIT

Guest Credit Requests

Once enrolled at Lawrence Tech students may NOT take courses at other colleges or universities and expect those credits to transfer without prior approval. Students are expected to complete all courses for a Lawrence Tech degree at the University once they have been admitted. If students wish to seek an exception to this policy they must first obtain the written permission of the Credit Review Committee. This committee meets on a monthly basis to review student requests.

To submit a request to the Credit Review Committee students must first be eligible for guest credit. An eligible student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and have attended LTU for at least 2 semesters, or have earned at least 24 credits at LTU. Once eligibility has been established the student should complete the Guest Credit Request and turn it in at the One Stop Center at least one month in advance (preferably at the beginning of the month prior to when a decision is needed). The Registrar will then send a letter to the student informing them of the Committee’s decision.

For those courses approved, the student must receive at least a 2.0 in the course to have it transfer back to LTU. It is the student’s responsibility to have the official transcript from the other institution sent to the Registrar’s Office at LTU. Until the official transcript arrives, the credit will not be placed on the student’s transcript and may prohibit the student from registering in other courses for which the guest credit course is a prerequisite.

In addition, only the course credit will transfer to LTU, not the grade. As such, approved guest credit courses may not be transferred back to LTU to be used in grade point average computation.

Lastly, Guest Credit Requests are generally not approved for courses taken at other institutions, unless those courses cannot be completed at the University.

Additional Credit Requests

TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Upon admission to the university, transfer credit is reviewed and applied to the student record by the department chair, dean of the pertinent college, and the admissions office. Questions concerning credit evaluations should be resolved during the first semester of enrollment. 

Credit adjustments after this time will have to follow the Additional Credit application process. If a student feels that credit from a previous institution should apply to their LTU record they can petition by completing the Additional Credit Request. Students must complete the form and also a separate letter specifying in detail the reason for their request. All documentation should be turned in at the One Stop Center at least one month in advance . The Additional Credit Committee will NOT review incomplete applications. Once a decision has been made the Registrar will send a letter to the student informing them of the Committee’s decision.

NON-ATTENDANCE PROCESS

It is very important for instructors to notify Enrollment Services if a student stops attending or never attended a class. For online courses, non-attendance is lack of participation in the online course (e.g. not submitting assignments, not contributing to the online discussions). Non-attendance can be reported anytime after the add/drop period.

What is the Non-Attendance process?

The non-attendance process is as follows:

  • Instructor notifies Enrollment Services of non-attendance via Google form (the link to the form is sent directly to teaching instructors, once monthly – instructors please contact enrollmentservices@ltu.edu  if you need the link). This form includes the following fields: Banner ID, name of the student, course CRN and/or title, and the last date the student attended the course
  • Enrollment Services contacts the student by email informing them we have been notified of non-attendance
  • The student has ten days to respond by either withdrawing from the course (if it is still within the withdrawal period) or by resolving the issue with the instructor
  • If the student does not take any action, a “WF” or “WN” grade is issued to the student. A “WF” grade and “WN” grade indicates failure due to non-attendance. A “WN” grade is used for developmental and ESL courses, while a “WF” grade is used for all other courses
  • The last date of attendance as reported by the instructor is recorded as a requirement for Financial Aid

What is a WF grade?

  • A WF grade indicates failure due to non-attendance
  • It drops the credit hours from the total credit hours enrolled (e.g. if a student is enrolled in 12 credit hours and receives a WF grade in a 3-credit course, the total enrolled credit hours becomes 9 credit hours)
  • It counts in the GPA as an “F” grade (see the Recomputation of GPA policy for more information on retaking the course)

What is a WN grade?

  • A WN grade indicates failure due to non-attendance in a developmental or ESL course
  • It drops the credit hours from the total credit hours enrolled (e.g. if a student is enrolled in 12 credit hours and receives a WN grade in a 3-credit course, the total enrolled credit hours becomes 9 credit hours)
  • It does not count in the GPA

TUITION + FEES

Below are the Tuition and Fees schedules, approved by the Board of Trustees, for the stated academic years. The University reserves the right to update the tuition and fee schedule at any time upon final approval of the Board of Trustees.

Please be aware that there are some fees that are non-refundable and times when tuition refunds are not provided. 

For detailed information on how to manage and make payments on your account please visit Student Accounts 

For more information on financial aid opportunities please visit the Office of Financial Aid webpages.

95%
$36,342
Over 99%

NOTE: Tuition below is per Credit Hour

College/ProgramFreshman CoursesSophomore CoursesJunior CoursesSenior CoursesGraduate CoursesDoctoral Courses
Architecture & Design
$1350$1350$1445$1445$1480
n/a
Engineering$1410$1445$1445$1445$1480$1480
Arts & Sciences
$1375$1410$1445$1445$1200
$1480
Arts & Sciences Developmental Studies Courses
$1020
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Business and Information Technology
$1375$1375$1445$1445$1480*$1480
College of Health Sciences (Does not include PA Program)**
$1375$1410$1445$1445$1480$950
       

*Course numbers that end in a “T” are charged an additional half credit hour tuition

Please see the Tuition and Fees for Special Programs.

Additional Tuition Per Credit Hour

Master and Doctoral student laptop charge (assessed only if student elects to participate in the laptop program)
(assessed per credit hour for all courses in which the student is enrolled)
$95
Fee
Undergraduate
GraduateDoctoral
Application Fee; non-refundable
$50$50$50
Registration Fee (paid each Spring and Fall semester- for all students); non-refundable after the add/drop period
$200n/an/a
International Student Fee (paid each Spring and Fall semester- for all F1 and J1 students); non-refundable after the add/drop period
$250$250$250
Resource Fee (paid each Spring and Fall semester- for all students); non-refundable after the add/drop period
$1000$500$500
Graduation Fee (assessed to those students who apply to graduate); good for one year; non-refundable
$150$150$225
Late Graduation Fee (assessed to those students who apply to graduate late); this is in addition to the Graduation Fee; non-refundable (in addition to the Graduation Fee)
$30 additional$30 additional$30 additional
Program Fee (see Program Fee Majors to see which majors this fee applies to (paid each Spring and Fall semester) non-refundable after the add/drop period
$150n/an/a

Architecture Engineering

Architecture

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Media Communication

Programs ran by cohorts onlyUndergraduateGraduate
Physician Assistant – Cohort One (Fall 2022 start semester) & Two (Fall 2023 start semester) – (Total per registered semester)n/a$15,833
Physician Assistant Course Fee – Charged each registered semestern/a$1833.33
Cardiovascular Perfusion – Cohort One (Fall 2022 start semester) – (Total per registered semester)n/a$16,470
Cardiovascular Perfusion – Cohort Two (Fall 2023 start semester) – (Total per registered semester)n/a$17,202
Cardiovascular Perfusion – Cohort Three (Fall 2024 start semester) – (Total per registered semester)n/a$18,506
Cardiovascular Perfusion Course Fee – Charged first semester onlyn/a$700
ATI Nursing Fee (based on cohort – charged first three Fall semesters only)$1104.16 – $12603.42n/a
Specs@LTU certificate program classes$1,150

Tuition Per Credit Hour

Off Site Program (permission required)

Undergraduate

Graduate

TACOM

n/a

$750

MI-TEC Center (This rate only applies to students with declared campus of MTC)

n/a

$750

Graduate Certificate in Interoperative Neuromonitoring (IOM) Clinical Courses

n/a

$1,250 Lecture
$813 Clinical

50% of all tuition and fees are due at the time of the first payment due date. The balance is due in full at the time of the second payment due date. (dates are indicated below)

 

FIRST PAYMENT

SECOND PAYMENT

Fall 2024

August 1, 20234

September 15, 2024

Spring 2025

January 6, 2025

February 15, 2025

Summer 2025May 1, 2025June 15, 2025
  • A late payment assessment of $30.00 per month will be applied to all students’ accounts not paid by the second due date.
  • Payment plans are available for the current semester and future semester tuition through Nelnet. For more information, please visit their website, https://online.campuscommerce. com/sign in/4MR5K or contact the One Stop Center for Enrollment Services at 248.204.2280.  

The University reserves the right to make changes to the tuition and fee schedule at any time, in accordance with the Board of Trustees approval.

$106,400
Top 11%
$61,600

TUITION + FEE APPEAL

Tuition and Fee Appeal Process

This process is for students who wish to receive an exception of University policy to receive a refund for tuition and/or fees after the 100% refund deadline. Recipients of the Recovery Grant are not eligible to appeal for a refund.

  1. Complete the Tuition and Fee Appeal form and submit it to the One Stop Center. All supporting documentation should be submitted at this same time (i.e. medical documentation).
  2. The Office of the Registrar will prepare a packet of information that includes: the student’s appeal documentation, unofficial transcript, current semester’s schedule, and tuition statement for the current semester.  
  3. The Appeals Committee (comprised of representatives from various departments on campus) meets monthly to review each student request and packet of information to make a decision. The Committee may also contact the student’s instructor(s) to inquire about the student’s attendance record and current grade in the course. The Office of the Registrar then sends a letter via LTU email to the student with the decision (NOTE: The LTU email address is the University’s official means of communication).


Please note the following:

  • Students should be aware that if an exception is made, their financial aid may be impacted and they may potentially owe the University money.
  • It is important to note that exceptions to University policy are made only in  rare circumstances , such as a debilitating illness. Requests made because of difficult work schedules or class schedules may not be considered.

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.