ELI POLICIES
| Payment of Tuition:
For new students, tuition must be paid in full by 4:00 P.M. on the Wednesday of Registration week. Any student paying after the tuition deadline will have to pay a $100 late fee.
ELI students may also take advantage of the Mercer University payment plan. Under the payment plan, students may pay an additional fee, and then pay tuition on a monthly basis. Students who miss a payment will not be allowed to attend class until the debt has been paid. Students should apply for the payment plan in the Bursar's office in the Davis Building in Atlanta or the Bursar's office in Macon.
Refund Policy:
If a student officially withdraws from the ELI, tuition will be refunded according to the following schedule:
| Before the first day of class |
100% |
| During the first week of class |
80% |
| During the Second week of Class |
50% |
| After the Second week of Classes |
0% |
Textbooks:
Required textbooks are given to students at the beginning of each term. Returning students will be given only the textbooks that they need. Lost, misplaced, or stolen books will be replaced at the student's expense.
Grading Policy:
For each class you will be given a grade at the end of the session. You will also be given a grade for your independent work in the CALL lab.
The grading system is as follows:
| Grade |
Meaning |
| A |
Excellent |
| B+ |
High Above Average |
| B |
Above Average |
| C+ |
High Average |
| C |
Average |
| D |
Below Average |
| F |
Failure due to grades |
| NG |
Failure due to excessive absences (see attendance policy below) |
| IC |
Incomplete work |
In general, you must pass all of your classes with a grade of "C" or better in order to go to the next level. If you pass 4 of the 5 classes, and the failing score is a "D", it is possible to pass to the next level with the permission of your instructors. It is not possible to pass to the next level with two failing scores, or with an "F" in any of your courses.
A student may repeat a level a maximum of three times for academic reasons (poor grades). After the third failure at a level, the student will no longer be eligible to register for courses in the ELI, and will be asked to leave the program.
Attendance Policy:
Attendance is critical in a language program. If a student is not in class, he/she is not learning, and may be missing important instruction. You are expected to be in class -- on time -- every day. Of course, there may be times when it is impossible to come to class, or to arrive on time. These are expected from time to time. Excessive absences or late arrivals (tardies) cannot, however, be tolerated.
Excused Absences:
An absence is excused when a student provides documentation that he or she was unable to attend classes for some unavoidable reason. In general, a letter from a Doctor, traffic citations, or a court summons (a demand to be in court for some legal reason) will be acceptable evidence. When the student arrives at school, he/she should give the documentation to either the Director, Assistant Director, or Administrative Assistant on the NEXT SCHOOL DAY. He/she will give you a pass excusing the absence, which the student should give to his/her instructor.
Even with Excused Absences, you are responsible for learning the material taught in class that day. You are expected to make arrangements with your teacher to make up any material, tests, or quizzes.
Unexcused Absences:
Unexcused absences are those absences for which the student has no documentation. Students are allowed a maximum of four unexcused absences per session. Five unexcused absences means failure with a grade of "NG" for that course.
Tests missed due to unexcused absences cannot be made up.
Tardies:
Mercer University's campuses are located in large metropolitan areas with many traffic problems; however, all students are required to be in class on-time. Three tardies to class equals to one absence. Students who are more than ten minutes late are considered absent for that hour. After fifteen minutes, the instructor may deny the student admission to the class.
If a student fails a level for reasons of "NG" grades, he/she will be given one chance to repeat that level. If the student fails the next session with a grade of "NG", he/she will no longer be eligible to enroll in classes, and will be asked to leave the program.
Make-up Assignments, Tests, and Examinations:
It is the responsibility of the student to make sure all coursework is submitted on time. Students must also be present for tests and examinations. Instructors are not under any obligation to give make-up assignments or tests to students who do not receive prior permission or who cannot document extenuating circumstances.
All work submitted for assessment must be the work of student. Students who are found guilty of cheating or plagiarism are subject to the university guidelines and policies. Penalties for offences of academic dishonesty are severe and could be detrimental to future academic endeavors. Please consult the Mercer University bulletin for further information. | 
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