Graduate Academic Policies
Policies and procedures for graduate studies at Belmont Abbey College are intended to protect the integrity of the degree granted, ensure Satisfactory Academic Progress for students, and to prevent delays and misunderstandings.
All students, whether enrolled in online or face-to-face programs, are responsible for being thoroughly familiar with all policies and procedures as well as the requirements of the degree program. This catalog should be consulted regularly. Students who have questions about requirements or procedures should consult their advisor or the Office of the Registrar.
Course Numbers
All graduate courses are numbered 500-699.
Course Modality
What is the "modality" of a course?
A course's modality refers to how instruction for the course is delivered to students.
What are the course modalities offered by Belmont Abbey College?
Belmont Abbey College offers four different course modalities:
- In person – live classes taught in a campus classroom.
- Hybrid – live classes taught both in a campus classroom and online.
- Online Synchronous – live classes taught online at a specific time.
- Online Asynchronous – no live classes; instruction occurs virtually through pre-recorded videos and/or other materials.