Accreditation
Full Sail is accredited by the Accrediting Commission
for Career Schools and Colleges (School #055214). The
Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department
of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting
agency under the provisions of Title 34, Chapter VI, Part
602 of U.S. Federal Regulations and Title 20, Section
1099(b) of the U.S. code and subsequent legislation.
Academic Calendar
Students who enrolled prior to February 2010 are on
a non-term continuous calendar with courses starting
every 4 weeks. Students who enrolled in February 2010
and after are on a term-based calendar of 16-week
semesters. There are 4 course starts within each 16-week
period.
Degrees
SAD - Specialized Associate Degree
AS - Associate of Science Degree
BS - Bachelor of Science Degree
MS - Master of Science Degree
BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
MFA - Master of Fine Arts Degree
Admission Requirements
Those applying for admission to Full Sail are required to
provide proof of a standard high school diploma or GED
prior to attending.
Grading Scale (prior to Aug. 2008)
A 95-100 4.0 Superior
B 85-94 3.0 Above Average
C 75-84 2.0 Average
D 70-74 1.0 Not Satisfactory
F 0-69 0.0 Failing
Full Sail University
3300 University Boulevard
Winter Park, Florida 32792
407.551.2024 or 800.221.2747
www.fullsail.edu
Grading Scale (effective Aug. 2008)
A+ 95-100 4.0
A 90-94 3.5
B+ 85-89 3.0
B 80-84 2.5
C+ 76-79 2.0
C 73-75 1.5
D 70-72 1.0
F 0-69 0
Additional Letter Codes
FA = Failing for Attendance
FGA = Failing for Grades and Attendance
P = Passing
NP = Not Passing
TO = Test Out Credit
TR = Transfer Credit
W = Withdrawn
WP = Withdrawn Passing
WF = Withdrawn Failing
I = Incomplete
AU = Audit
GF = Grade Forgiveness
** = Retaken Course
Graduation Requirements
In order to receive a degree from one of Full Sail's
undergraduate programs, a student must:
1) achieve a minimum grade of 70% and a minimum
attendance rate of 90% in each course,
2) complete all applicable courses within the degree
3) achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 and
overall minimum attendance rate of 90%, and
4) fulfill all financial responsibilities
In order to receive a degree from one of Full Sail's
graduate programs, a student must:
1) achieve a minimum grade of 75% and a minimum
attendance rate of 90% in each course,
2) complete all applicable courses within the degree
3) achieve an overall grade point average of 3.0 and
overall minimum attendance rate of 90%, and
4) fulfill all financial responsibilities
Unit Of Credit
All Full Sail credits are semester credit hours.
One semester credit hour is equivalent to any of the
following:
a) 15 clock hours of lecture time plus 30 hours of
outside preparation time or the equivalent,
b) 30 clock hours of supervised laboratory instruction
plus the appropriate outside preparation,
c) 30 clock hours of independent study with measured
achieved competency relative to the required
subject objectives,
d) not fewer than 45 hours of internship or the
equivalent.
Global Professionalism Standards
The Global Professionalism Standards (GPS) is a formal
set of standards for professional conduct which reflects
the expectations of the industry. The GPS contains five
main components that will be evaluated throughout the
education term as a student. These components include
timeliness, evidencing respect, preparation, alertness/
attentiveness, and compliance with Full Sail’s policies as
well as local/ federal laws.
GPS SCALE:
100 + = Excellence
90 - 99 = Competence
80 - 89 = Marginal
below 80 = Unsatisfactory
Release Of Information
In Compliance with the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), revised and republished
January 2002, the transcript is released on the condition
that the recipient will not permit any other party or
agency to have access to this record without consent of
the student.
FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE
BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL
ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SEX
OR DISABILITY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANY OF ITS
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES, OR WITH
RESPECT TO ADMISSION OR EMPLOYMENT. DID# TF3C8BE
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