Class Size
The average class size at Hilbert is 15 to 20 students. In a few cases large lecture sections are necessary, which might encompass 30 to 35 students. Most classes involve small discussion groups to permit more individualized attention to students.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes. Each instructor is responsible for establishing the specific attendance policy for each course and communicating it to the class at the beginning of the semester. It is a student’s responsibility to be informed of and comply with those policies. Poor attendance can negatively affect a student’s grades. Because Hilbert is concerned with the welfare of your child and wishes to provide assistance in case of absence for valid reasons, he or she is encouraged to notify the instructor or the college’s Office of Student Life in the event of an extended absence or unusual series of absences due to health or personal reasons. The Student Life Office will then notify the appropriate instructors.
Average Academic Load
An average academic load for a student is 15 credit hours per semester. Averaging 15 credit hours per semester will allow a student to graduate in four years. The minimum load for a full-time student is 12 hours. Dropping below 12 credit hours may affect a student’s financial aid. A student who has established a good record may be permitted to enroll for 18 hours or more with approval of the vice president for academic affairs.
Schedule Changes
Students may drop courses through the Office of the Registrar. Dates for dropping a course without penalty are announced yearly. Courses dropped will be removed from a student's permanent record. After the dates for drop/add, a student may withdraw (W) from a course but a final grade of W will be recorded on the student's permanent record.
Withdraw Procedures
Official withdrawal from Hilbert maintains a student's good standing and eligibility for readmission. To officially withdraw, a student must secure a withdrawal form from the Office of the Registrar, complete and return the form, and fulfill all financial obligations with the business/finance and student finance offices.
Refund Policy for Withdraw from College
Refund of all tuition and fee payments other than non-refundable deposits, is only allowed for those students officially notifying the registrar of the college of their non-attendance prior to the first day of classes. On or after the first day of the semester, refunds or credit will be issued on cancellations, withdrawals or changes that have been properly filed in writing in the Office of the Registrar. The effective date of cancellations, withdrawals or changes will be the date on which the completed form is received by the registrar. If done by letter, it must be sent certified return receipt. Refunds or credit amounts will be based on that date. The calculation of amounts of refund and credit due will be based on a refund schedule published in the college catalog.
Grading System
Hilbert employs a standard four-point system in evaluating academic work: