Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
The Ocean Corporation maintains very high standards for academic progress by our students. The school holds its students to these high standards because the employers of our graduates expect them to perform at the highest levels. Our graduates work in fields where mistakes or oversights caused by poor training could be dangerous or even deadly to themselves or their co-workers. The Ocean Corporation is proud of the success of its graduates and we will not compromise on the school’s academic standards, which have contributed to that success for over 40 years.
Sequential Nature Of Programs/Academic Standards: Both the Ultimate Diver Training Program and the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training Program are offered as a series of subjects that are sequential in nature. Hence, students must successfully complete each subject before progressing to the subsequent subject. Student progress is measured both quantitatively (attendance and practical assignments) and qualitatively (grading and examinations) during and at the conclusion of each subject. Failure to meet the required academic standards in any subject will prevent the student from progressing and result in dismissal from the program.
Attendance And Leave of Absence Policy: Students in the Ultimate Diver Training Program and the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training Program are allowed no more than ten (10) absences over the entire length of the program. Students exceeding ten absences will be academically dismissed. Further, absences totaling more than 30% of any individual subject will constitute an automatic failure of that subject, resulting in an academic dismissal from the program. The Director of Training will monitor student attendance and consult with students who are having attendance issues.
The Ocean Corporation does not recognize leaves of absence due to the sequential nature of our programs Grading System:
| 90 - 100 | = | 4.0 | A | Excellent |
| 80 - 89 | = | 3.0 | B | Very Good |
| 70 - 79 | = | 2.0 | C | Satisfactory |
| 60 - 69 | = | 1.0 | D | Failing |
| 59 or below | = | 0.0 | F | Failing |
The Ocean Corporation uses a percentage scale in grading exams, where 100% is a perfect score and 70% is the minimum passing score (except for certain subjects in which a higher minimum passing score is mandated by an outside entity). Practical evaluations are graded in a "pass/fail" format using a scale of 1 to 3 (3= superior, 2= passing, and 1= failing). Practical scores are not factored into the 70% average academic requirement.
A student who fails any examination has an opportunity to re-take the exam once within the following five (5) scheduled class days. Under no circumstance will a student be allowed more than one attempt at a re-take in any subject. Any passing score on a re-take exam will be recorded as a final grade of 70% (or the applicable minimum passing score). Failure to achieve a passing score on a re-take examination within the following five (5) scheduled class days will constitute an automatic failure of that subject, resulting in an academic dismissal from the program.
Since each subject must be completed sequentially, a grade of “incomplete” is not available. In addition, students are not allowed to repeat a completed subject and/or course for the purposes of attempting a higher grade, nor is it possible to withdraw from any subject without being dismissed from the program. The Ocean Corporation does not offer non-credit remedial training. Maximum Timeframe Standard: The maximum allowable time for graduation for the Ultimate Diver Training (Program 01) and the Nondestructive Testing/Inspection Training (Program 03) is 1125 attempted clock hours.
Progress Reports: Students may be informed of subject and exam scores individually by the class instructor, or tests may be graded and returned for review as a class. All students are provided with a copy of their academic transcript on the first class day of each calendar month. Documentation of all subject grades and class attendance is maintained in the school’s database and all test papers are stored in the student's file.
Tutoring Policy: Tutoring is available without charge to all students of The Ocean Corporation. Any student may request tutoring from any instructor or the Director of Training.
Conduct And Dismissal Policy: Students must be prepared for each day’s training session. Students are expected to comply with the rules and regulations and conduct themselves in a professional manner while attending The Ocean Corporation.
In addition to dismissal for failure to maintain academic progress, the school may dismiss a student (terminate a student's registration and/or enrollment) for violations of school policies, breaches of safety procedures, actions that interfere with the ability of other students to learn, violent/unlawful behavior, and/or failure to fulfill financial obligations to the school.
Appeals / Re-Enrollments / Probation: Any dismissal may be appealed in writing to the Director of Training within five (5) school days. Appeals are reviewed by the Training Department and the Director of Training and recommendations are made to the President. Appeal decisions are final.
A student wishing to re-enroll after a dismissal or withdrawal must submit a written request for re-admission to the Director of Training, and make satisfactory arrangements to pay any outstanding balance on the student’s account. Re-enrollment decisions are based on the student’s individual circumstances, academic history, and potential for future academic success.
All students who re-enroll after a dismissal will be placed on academic probation for a period of thirty (30) days. Re-enrolling students will be subject to any change in policy, program requirements, or tuition/fees that are in effect for the class in which they are re-entering. No Financial Aid will be processed or disbursed while a student is on probation. A student who has maintained academic progress throughout the probationary period will return to good standing after the thirtieth day and re-establish financial aid eligibility. Withdrawal Policy: A student may withdraw (cancel and/or terminate his registration and/or enrollment) from the school for any reason. An official withdrawal must be presented in writing to any school official with the following information: student name, social security number, address to which a refund may be mailed, reason for withdrawal, student signature, and date of request. Students who withdraw while in good academic standing maintain good academic standing upon re-enrollment and are not subject to a probationary period. Telephone requests for withdrawal or notifications from next of kin may be accepted in exceptional or unusual circumstances at the discretion of the Director of Training.
Certificate Policy: No certificate(s) for any part of a program shall be issued until all the requirements for graduation have been satisfactorily met.
Academic Progress and Financial Aid: The Ocean Corporation has only one Academic Progress Policy for all students, regardless of whether they are recipients of federal financial aid. A student who is dismissed for any reason under the Policy as outlined above is no longer in good standing and thus immediately loses eligibility for financial aid.
Financial aid eligibility may be regained by submitting an appeal and having the appeal granted (dismissal overturned), or being re-enrolled and making up his/her academic deficiencies during a probationary period.
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