Enrolling in college-level courses as a high school student comes with the typical expectations that any college student must be able to meet and follow. Read more below about what to expect when you enroll in a college-level course at Cameron University.
Concurrent enrollment students should expect to take more responsibility for their learning in their college courses. This means managing their time, keeping track of deadlines, and seeking help when needed. Students should also expect more rigor with courses typically covering more material in greater depth with fewer assessments than high school courses. A single exam or project may carry a lot of weight, so consistent engagement is crucial. There’s a stronger emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and applying concepts to new situations. Students are often encouraged to develop their own opinions and arguments. Students need to be proactive in seeking resources, which may include textbooks, online materials, and academic support centers.
Students should frequently monitor the individual grades they are receiving for their exams, assignments, quizzes, etc. Grades can be monitored through Blackboard during the semester. Be aware, missing assignments and/or ungraded assignments may affect the accuracy of grades in Blackboard. Check AggieAccess for mid-term and final grades. If a student has questions regarding their grades for a course they should first reach out to their instructor for the course. Preferred contact methods for instructors can be found in the course syllabus. Students can expect to receive a response from their instructors within two business days. Any other questions can be redirected to the student's CU advisor. Not sure who your CU advisor is? View more information about our advisors here.
Students should expect to abide by the attendance policy that has been put in place by their instructors. Attendance policies for courses can be found within the course syllabus. If a student knows that they might be absent from a class session they should reach out to their instructor well in advance to explain their absence to ensure they will not fall behind in the course. Instructors will work with students who miss class for a required high school activity as long as the student provides sufficient notice in advance of the activity. For all other concerns related to attendance, students should first contact their instructor, and then the department chair if a satisfactory resolution is not reached.
Concurrent students are expected to use communication skills as they navigate through their courses. Students must frequently monitor their CU student email to stay up to date on all things related to their courses and more. If a student has a question about their course whether it be related to a technological error that affected something in their course, a grade they received, assignment-related questions, etc. they are expected to reach out to their instructors using the instructor's preferred contact method. If a student has a question related to billing, enrollment, student accounts, etc. the Cameron website is a great resource. If a student cannot find the information, they should reach out to their CU advisor. Not sure who your CU advisor is? View more information about our advisors here
Concurrent students should follow the academic calendar to be aware of important dates related to adding, dropping, or withdrawing from courses. When a student chooses to drop a course before the deadline, they do not have to worry about paying for the course nor the course being on the student's transcript. When a student chooses to withdraw from a course before the withdraw deadline, they will still be responsible for any tuition and mandatory fees for the course not covered by third parties or tuition waivers. The course will be recorded on the transcript with a grade "W," and the student may potentially face future issues with financial aid as they head to college full-time following HS graduation (read more about SAP policy below). Concurrent students should also consult with their high school counselor on how withdrawing from a concurrent course may impact their high school graduation requirements. A student may choose to withdraw if they reach a point in the semester where they believe they will not be able to bring their grade up from a D or F or if something impacts their ability to complete the course. It is recommended to always speak with an instructor first, before making the decision to withdraw. All questions and concerns regarding adding/dropping/withdrawing from a course should be directed to the student's advisor.
When considering withdrawing from a course high school students should consider how the change may impact their financial aid in the future. Please read more about Cameron University's SAP policy here.
