How do I get an ID
card?
All Tobin College of Business graduate students must hold an SJU ID
card. You will need the card to enter and leave the campus,
and also to obtain access to campus facilities, including the
library and computer labs.
ID cards can be obtained from the 1st floor of the ROTC building
located outside of Gate 6. You can obtain the hours of
operation by calling 718-990-6257.
Lost ID Cards – Students will be charged a $25 replacement fee
for all lost ID cards.
Where can I park on
campus?
All students that commute to and from campus must register their
vehicles with our Security office. While on campus, a valid
permit must be clearly displayed in the vehicle at all times.
The Security Office is located in the ROTC building which is
just outside of Gate 6. You may obtain hours of operation by
calling 718-990-6281. You will be provided with details of
the on-campus locations where students are permitted to park.
How do I register
for classes?
All new graduate students to the Tobin College will be advised by a
Dean prior to enrollment. During their initial advisement
interview, students will be able to plan their program of study and
familiarize themselves with the policies of the Tobin College.
Prior to the start of each term, the Graduate Division will mail
a registration packet to each student which will include a Priority
Registration Number (PRN) and instructions on how to register on
the Web or by using the RedPhone system.
Although students are permitted to register independently after
their first term of enrollment, they are encouraged to make an
appointment with the Dean’s office at any time should any questions
arise.
What should I do if I want to
take a semester off?
If you are unable to register for classes for a particular
term, you must file a Maintaining Matriculation Form with the
Registrar’s Office in order to keep your student status active
during your absence.
You may contact the Registrar’s Office by telephone at
718-990-1350.
You will be assessed a $100 fee.
Please be aware that all TCB graduate students are given a
maximum of 5 years in which to complete their degree.
What happens if my grade
point average falls below 3.0?
All Tobin College graduate students must maintain a 3.0
grade point average in order to remain in good academic
standing.
If your grade point average falls below 3.0, you will be placed
on academic probation for the duration of the following term,
during which time, your academic progress will be closely monitored
by the Dean’s office.
It is expected that you will perform sufficiently to bring your
grade point average up to the required level during the
probationary period. Failure to do so may result in formal
expulsion from your program of study.
Please contact the Dean’s office for advisement should you find
yourself encountering any academic difficulties, which may result
in a probationary status.
How do I withdraw
from a course?
Students may not withdraw from a course without the
approval of a Dean.
Students that have decided to withdraw from a course, must
complete a Change of Program Form from the Graduate Division’s
Office and have it approved by a Dean.
Students that do not follow the required procedure will receive
a non-reversible F grade for the course.
I cannot complete my
course requirements. How can I get an Incomplete Grade for
that course?
Incomplete grades are granted only if a student is unable
to complete a term paper or research project within the same
semester. Students should contact the respective professor
for approval and an agreed upon timeline for completion.
Incomplete classes during the fall term, must
be completed by the withdrawal date of the
following spring term.
Incomplete classes during the spring term must
be completed by the withdrawal date of the
first summer session.
Incomplete classes during the summer term must
be completed by the withdrawal date of the
fall term. However, if the student expects to
graduate in September, the course MUST be completed no later than
August 15.
I missed an exam in one of
my courses. What should I do?
In order to take a make-up exam, students must obtain permission
from the Dean’s office. Approvals for make-up exams are
granted only for absences resulting from extenuating
circumstances. Students must provide documentation
substantiating their reasons for a make-up exam, and a decision
will be made at a Dean’s discretion.
Failure to sit for a make-up exam at the stipulated time, once
it has been approved, will result in an F grade for the course.
What happens if I fail a
course?
If students fail a required course, they must re-take that course
and obtain a passing grade. The initial F grade will be
included in the GPA calculation, and will appear on the
transcript.
If the failed course is an elective, students may take an
elective other than the failed course. The initial F grade
will still be included in the GPA calculation and will appear on
the transcript.
What is a Thesis?
A thesis is a research paper in your major area and takes
the place of two classes.
Can I do an
internship?
Yes, internships can be performed in the areas of accounting,
finance, taxation, or marketing. An internship is counted as 3
credits.