Associate Program Information and Policies

The Dougherty Family College (DFC) Associate of Arts program policies differ in some areas from the baccalaureate program policies found in the undergraduate catalog. Outlined here are the specific policies, support services and requirements for DFC students. See the Undergraduate Catalog for information about the four-year Baccalaureate program.

Accuracy Disclaimer

This catalog is accurate to the best of our knowledge and
ability at the time of publication, but is subject to change. It is
the student’s responsibility to know and meet graduation
requirements and academic policy.

Please contact the college administration with questions or concerns:

Terrence Murphy Hall, Room 301
1000 LaSalle Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403

dfc@stthomas.edu
(651) 962-8010
(800) 328-6819, ext. 8010

Major and Course Requirements

See the Liberal Arts Major (A.A.) requirements and view course offerings by subject.

Liberal Arts Major (A.A.)

Dougherty Family College Website

General Information

Below are links that relate to various areas and aspects of the University. You can also explore our About page and Information Center for more information.

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Academic Requirements

Policies and procedures that are not formal University Policies (link to policy repository) but still demand the user follow a set of defined criteria and guidelines.

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Academic Integrity	Students are responsible for reading, understanding, and adhering to the Undergraduate Student Academic Integrity Policy
Academic Support	Advising Policy Academic Early Intervention Policy Scholars Resource Center Faculty Mentors
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Grades	Grade Point Value, Grade Point Total, and Grade Point Average SDR Grading (Pass/Fail) S-R Grades Incomplete and Not Recorded Grades Change of Grade Grade Report Non-Traditional Grading
Registration and Attendance Policies	Attendance and Coursework Completion Policy Auditing a Course Change in Registration New Student Scheduling Withdrawal Retaking a Course

Equal Opportunity Statement and Notice of Nondiscrimination

The University of St. Thomas is an equal-opportunity educator and employer. St. Thomas does not unlawfully discriminate, in any of its programs or activities, on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The university's policy of nondiscrimination extends to all aspects of its operations, including but not limited to, employment, educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and all other educational programs and activities. See the Equal Opportunity Statement and Notice of Non-Discrimination policy for more information.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education (MOHE) Statement

The University of St. Thomas is registered with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to
sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the
institution may not transfer to all other institutions. Contact information for the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education is:
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Phone: (651) 642-0567
Toll Free: (800) 657-3866
Fax: (651) 642-0675
https://www.ohe.state.mn.us/