Course Policies
2025-2026
Assignments & Re-submissions
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, assignments (instructor-graded or computer-graded) may be resubmitted once per semester. All assignments must be completed before students can request the final exam. Once the final exam is requested, no assignment re-submissions are permitted.
Exams & Retakes
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, exams may be retaken once for a fee of $50. Students must pass a final exam to receive course credit. Please note exams and retakes must be completed before course expiration.
Course Duration
Each course at Higher Learning must be completed within a 1-year time-frame. If you need more time, you can purchase a 3-month extension for $100 before the course expires. If the course has already expired, please contact Student Services via email to discuss available options. Please note that you can only purchase one-course extension per course, and once the extension period concludes, no further time extensions will be allowed.
Since most of Higher Learning’s courses are asynchronous, the pace at which you progress through the material is entirely up to you and your ability to feel confident in mastering the content. Generally, you are recommended to allocate at least eight weeks or more to successfully complete a course, dedicating a minimum of 60 hours of work to the course.
Independent Study Program Policies
For general program-wide policies, please visit Higher Learning’s Independent Study Policies.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking someone else’s work and claiming it as your own.
Claiming the work of others as your own, whether created by another human or artificial intelligence, is regarded as plagiarism and, as such, violates academic integrity.
This will not be tolerated at Higher Learning.
Accessibility Notice
Our dedication lies in creating an inclusive environment that supports individuals with disabilities who can fully participate in our programs and activities. With this commitment, our program aims to enhance web accessibility for all users. While it may not be mandated by law, we find valuable guidance in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Levels A and A.A., which offer a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the accessibility of web content.
Should you have any inquiries regarding accessibility or need to report any issues with accessibility features, please refer to our dedicated Accessibility and Accommodations page.
Copyright Notice
The materials used in connection with this online course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. They may not be retained or further disseminated. Any copying or further dissemination of these materials may be subject to applicable U.S. Copyright Laws.
Inappropriate Use of Course Content
The course materials provided in this online course are strictly intended for enrolled students and should only be used for purposes directly related to the course. It is not permitted to keep or share these materials beyond the scope of the course. Any reproduction or distribution of these materials may be subject to applicable U.S. Copyright Laws.
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Table of Contents
Assignments & Re-submissions
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, assignments (instructor-graded or computer-graded) may be resubmitted once per semester. All assignments must be completed before students can request the final exam. Once the final exam is requested, no assignment re-submissions are permitted.
Exams & Retakes
Unless otherwise stated in your course syllabus, exams may be retaken once for a fee of $50. Students must pass a final exam to receive course credit. Please note exams and retakes must be completed before course expiration.
Course Duration
Each course at Higher Learning must be completed within a 1-year time-frame. If you need more time, you can purchase a 3-month extension for $100 before the course expires. If the course has already expired, please contact Student Services via email to discuss available options. Please note that you can only purchase one-course extension per course, and once the extension period concludes, no further time extensions will be allowed.
Since most of Higher Learning’s courses are asynchronous, the pace at which you progress through the material is entirely up to you and your ability to feel confident in mastering the content. Generally, you are recommended to allocate at least eight weeks or more to successfully complete a course, dedicating a minimum of 60 hours of work to the course.
For general program-wide policies, please visit Higher Learning’s Independent Study Policies.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking someone else’s work and claiming it as your own.
Claiming the work of others as your own, whether created by another human or artificial intelligence, is regarded as plagiarism and, as such, violates academic integrity.
This will not be tolerated at Higher Learning.
Accessibility Notice
Our dedication lies in creating an inclusive environment that supports individuals with disabilities who can fully participate in our programs and activities. With this commitment, our program aims to enhance web accessibility for all users. While it may not be mandated by law, we find valuable guidance in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Levels A and A.A., which offer a comprehensive set of recommendations to improve the accessibility of web content.
Should you have any inquiries regarding accessibility or need to report any issues with accessibility features, please refer to our dedicated Accessibility and Accommodations page.
Copyright Notice
The materials used in connection with this online course are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this course. They may not be retained or further disseminated. Any copying or further dissemination of these materials may be subject to applicable U.S. Copyright Laws.
Inappropriate Use of Course Content
The course materials provided in this online course are strictly intended for enrolled students and should only be used for purposes directly related to the course. It is not permitted to keep or share these materials beyond the scope of the course. Any reproduction or distribution of these materials may be subject to applicable U.S. Copyright Laws.
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