Academic Standing
Academic standing is calculated at the end of each semester. Students in degree-granting programs must maintain the following cumulative GPA:
0-24 credits earned – 1.75 cumulative GPA
24.01 – 47.99 credits earned – 1.9 cumulative GPA
48+ credits earned – 2.00 cumulative GPA
Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing to remain enrolled at Finlandia University.
To further support satisfactory degree progress, all full-time students (12 credits or more) are required to participate in the following tutoring or learning lab services through The Tutoring and [...]
Grade Reporting
Midterm and final grades are reported for each term. Midterm grades serve to inform students of their course progress–they do not factor into GPA nor appear on a student’s transcripts. Students may view their midterm and final grades on Empower (finlandia.empower-xl.com).
Grading Scale
Grades are reported and recorded according to the following scale:
Letter GradeGrade Points
A4.00
A-3.70
B+3.30
B3.00
B-2.70
C+2.30
C2.00
C-1.70
D+1.30
D1.00
D-0.70
F0.00
XF0.00
Letter Grade Definitions
I-Incomplete. An “I” grade is a temporary grade given only in the case of extreme circumstances beyond the student’s control that [...]
The Progress Sheet
The progress sheet is a valuable guide to chart the student’s progress toward a degree. Progress sheets for all academic programs are available in this publication and outside the University Registrar’s office. The sheets list course requirements on one side and the suggested course sequence on the reverse. They are updated yearly to reflect any program changes. Students follow the progress sheet for the academic year in which they entered Finlandia University.
Semester Course Load and Semester System
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Transfer, AP, OAC, CLEP, IBO, ICE, or experiential learning credits are awarded only after the student is officially accepted at the university. Credits earned from these sources are not counted toward GPA or residency requirements.
Transferring Courses from Other Institutions
Finlandia University accepts academic credits from regionally and nationally accredited colleges and universities that fulfill the requirements of the student’s declared program at Finlandia (including any electives) that meet the following criteria:
The University Registrar determines equivalency of transferred courses to Finlandia University. [...]
To help maintain an atmosphere conducive to education, the student is expected to read this academic catalog to understand and comply with the academic procedures and regulations of the university. Finlandia University course offerings, degree requirements, and academic policies are under continual examination and revision.
This catalog is not a contract; its purpose is to present the university offerings, requirements, and policies in effect at the time of publication. In no way does this academic catalog guarantee that the offerings, requirements, [...]
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Financial Aid Procedures
Financial Aid Form (FAFSA)
Students seeking financial aid must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA application can be completed on-line at fafsa.ed.gov. Federal and/or state financial aid programs also use the information provided by the FAFSA.
The FAFSA must be completed each year and should be submitted as soon after October 1 of the previous year as soon as possible for financial aid consideration the following academic year. Finlandia University must be listed on [...]
Tuition
For all part-time students (fewer than 12 credits), 2022-2023 academic year tuition is $820 per credit hour. For re-admit, or new full-time students (12-18 credits), 2022-2023 academic year tuition is $12,348 per semester ($24,696 yearly). Tuition for credits over 18 per semester is $820 per credit. Students who drop classes prior to the end of the published semester drop/add period will not incur tuition charges for those classes. Students who withdraw from classes after the end of the published semester [...]
Office of Admissions
Admission Procedures
A completed admission file includes an application for admission, official high school transcript(s) from the last high school attended, official ACT or SAT scores (optional), and official college transcript(s) from all colleges attended. Admission to Finlandia University is considered based upon the above-listed documents have been received. Students applying for admission are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Admission to the university does not constitute automatic admission to academic programs with [...]
