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Academic Policies & Standards

Academic Performance Standards

Explore Charisma University’s commitment to academic integrity. Our concise policies and standards guide a fair and excellent educational journey.

Advance Standing

Advance standing is that status given a student who has met the minimal prerequisites for a particular course either by taking a course of similar nature from another institution or credit by examination.

Students attaining this status are exempted from taking the prerequisite courses; however, they must meet the minimal credit hour requirement for graduation at the particular level of graduation they have applied.

Academic Integrity

Charisma University takes the issue of academic integrity very seriously. We believe that each student is responsible for his/her intellectual development and academic integrity.

Charisma University believes in a free exchange of ideas and information with responsibility. We expect students to respect and acknowledge the ideas of others as stipulated by the academic program he/she is enrolled in at Charisma University.

We do not wish for our students to compromise their honesty and integrity, although they may feel pressured and overwhelmed by the process of learning.

A violation of academic integrity refers to an action which may create an unfair academic advantage for the student or any member of the academic community. These violations are:

  • Plagiarism
  • Cheating
  • Sharing false information
  • Theft
  • Falsification of qualifications
  • Copyright violations
  • Modifications of university documents


Read about the Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity

To help our students, there are resources available in the Charisma University Writing Center for plagiarism check, paper review and edit. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding academic integrity, please contact your professors or mentors.

Standards of Academic Progress

Undergraduates and graduates must uphold a minimum GPA of 2.0 and 3.0 on a 4-point scale, respectively, to remain competitive for degree completion. Falling below a 2.0 Cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 Cumulative GPA (graduate) results in Probation Status for the next grading period.

If the GPA remains below 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) for two consecutive grading periods, the student faces suspension or dismissal due to academic proficiency non-compliance.

Course Repetition

A student may repeat a course one time provided that he/she accept the second grading of the course as final toward their GPA.

Students who withdraw from a course prior to completion and grading period will not be subject to the course repetition limitations. However, if it appears historical that the student chooses withdrawal from a given course more than two times, the course repetition standard will be imposed with the next enrollment.

Degree Program Extension Policy

Student wishing to be granted extension on his/her degree completion time may do so in the Student Support Center.

The School Dean has the highest authority to either approve or deny such extension. Approvals are given to student who is/was on military leave, has/had medical reasons, or has/had family issues. Extensions are granted for a maximum of 12 months unless otherwise noted.

Residency Requirements

While there is no physical residency at Charisma University required for the degree programs, there is a minimum number of credits required to be taken under the direction of the University:

  • 30 credits for the Bachelors;

  • 27 credits for the Masters degree (where the Master’s degrees requires 36 credits); and

  • 51 credits for the Doctorate (where the doctoral degree requires 63 credits).

The minimum number of credits for degrees requiring a different number of credits for completion will be adjusted, appropriately. The minimum number of credits indicated for each degree is related to the Transfer Credit Policy.

Each course completed at Charisma University is considered as a course completed in-residence.

Workload of Students

Charisma University workload of students adheres to the U.S style of education as defined by the U.S Federal government as follows:

Credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates

  1. Not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time,

  2. OR At least an equivalent amount of work as required outlined in item 1 above for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practical, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Disclaimer (“Professional Licensure”)

Students pursuing degrees in fields such as Accounting, Law, Nursing, Psychology, and potentially others may have an interest in obtaining professional licensure from the government in their respective jurisdictions. It is essential to note that Charisma University cannot consistently maintain current information on the evolving educational standards for numerous professions across more than 250 states, provinces, and countries.

As a result, it becomes the responsibility of each student to independently verify the exact requirements for the desired professional license in their region. This includes conducting thorough research and staying informed about any changes or updates to licensing criteria. Additionally, students are encouraged to carefully select the university and specific courses that align with the licensure requirements of their chosen profession.

By taking a proactive approach to understanding and meeting licensure requirements, students can ensure that their educational journey aligns with the standards set by relevant licensing authorities, ultimately contributing to their professional success in the future.

Advance standing is that status given a student who has met the minimal prerequisites for a particular course either by taking a course of similar nature from another institution or credit by examination.

Students attaining this status are exempted from taking the prerequisite courses; however, they must meet the minimal credit hour requirement for graduation at the particular level of graduation they have applied.

Charisma University takes the issue of academic integrity very seriously. We believe that each student is responsible for his/her intellectual development and academic integrity.

Charisma University believes in a free exchange of ideas and information with responsibility. We expect students to respect and acknowledge the ideas of others as stipulated by the academic program he/she is enrolled in at Charisma University.

We do not wish for our students to compromise their honesty and integrity, although they may feel pressured and overwhelmed by the process of learning.

A violation of academic integrity refers to an action which may create an unfair academic advantage for the student or any member of the academic community. These violations are:

  • Plagiarism
  • Cheating
  • Sharing false information
  • Theft
  • Falsification of qualifications
  • Copyright violations
  • Modifications of university documents


Read about the Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity

To help our students, there are resources available in the Charisma University Writing Center for plagiarism check, paper review and edit. If you have additional questions or concerns regarding academic integrity, please contact your professors or mentors.

Undergraduates and graduates must uphold a minimum GPA of 2.0 and 3.0 on a 4-point scale, respectively, to remain competitive for degree completion. Falling below a 2.0 Cumulative GPA (undergraduate) or 3.0 Cumulative GPA (graduate) results in Probation Status for the next grading period.

If the GPA remains below 2.0 (undergraduate) or 3.0 (graduate) for two consecutive grading periods, the student faces suspension or dismissal due to academic proficiency non-compliance.

A student may repeat a course one time provided that he/she accept the second grading of the course as final toward their GPA.

Students who withdraw from a course prior to completion and grading period will not be subject to the course repetition limitations. However, if it appears historical that the student chooses withdrawal from a given course more than two times, the course repetition standard will be imposed with the next enrollment.

Student wishing to be granted extension on his/her degree completion time may do so in the Student Support Center.

The School Dean has the highest authority to either approve or deny such extension. Approvals are given to student who is/was on military leave, has/had medical reasons, or has/had family issues. Extensions are granted for a maximum of 12 months unless otherwise noted.

While there is no physical residency at Charisma University required for the degree programs, there is a minimum number of credits required to be taken under the direction of the University:

  • 30 credits for the Bachelors;

  • 27 credits for the Masters degree (where the Master’s degrees requires 36 credits); and

  • 51 credits for the Doctorate (where the doctoral degree requires 63 credits).

The minimum number of credits for degrees requiring a different number of credits for completion will be adjusted, appropriately. The minimum number of credits indicated for each degree is related to the Transfer Credit Policy.

Each course completed at Charisma University is considered as a course completed in-residence.

Charisma University workload of students adheres to the U.S style of education as defined by the U.S Federal government as follows:

Credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonably approximates

  1. Not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time,

  2. OR At least an equivalent amount of work as required outlined in item 1 above for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work, internships, practical, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Students pursuing degrees in fields such as Accounting, Law, Nursing, Psychology, and potentially others may have an interest in obtaining professional licensure from the government in their respective jurisdictions. It is essential to note that Charisma University cannot consistently maintain current information on the evolving educational standards for numerous professions across more than 250 states, provinces, and countries.

As a result, it becomes the responsibility of each student to independently verify the exact requirements for the desired professional license in their region. This includes conducting thorough research and staying informed about any changes or updates to licensing criteria. Additionally, students are encouraged to carefully select the university and specific courses that align with the licensure requirements of their chosen profession.

By taking a proactive approach to understanding and meeting licensure requirements, students can ensure that their educational journey aligns with the standards set by relevant licensing authorities, ultimately contributing to their professional success in the future.

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