Benedictine University agrees to:

  1. All credits of all currently enrolled Siena Heights University students will be accepted toward an equal or comparable degree for the programs listed on Schedule A (the “Programs”) at Benedictine University for purposes of this Teach-Out Agreement. Benedictine University will accept 100% of all credits granted or accepted as a transfer by Siena Heights University and guarantee admission to Benedictine University, provided that the qualifying students are in good standing a Siena Heights University, and meet the admissions standards of the specific program to which they seek entry.

  2. Benedictine University will waive admissions, application, and residency requirements for qualifying Siena Heights University students and will offer tuition and fees that are equal to or less than the posted tuition and fees at Siena Heights University. Benedictine University will individually meet with each student to assemble a clear and transparent financial aid package.
  3. Benedictine University will honor all bona fide financial aid offers, scholarships, or other financial aid packages previously awarded or promised by Siena Heights University and such information shall be provided to Benedictine University by Siena Heights University as soon as reasonably practical following the execution of this Agreement.
  4. Whenever possible, Benedictine University will match the percent of aid awarded at Siena Heights University, proportional to Benedictine University awards for the same or similar activities or accomplishments.
  5. Siena Heights University students who transfer to Benedictine University will be treated in an equitable manner and will be provided with academic, administrative, and student support services and assistance to ease their transition from Siena Heights University to Benedictine University. Siena Heights University students who transfer to Benedictine University will have full access to all Benedictine University facilities and will otherwise have the full rights and privileges of all Benedictine University students.
  6. Benedictine University will match Siena Heights University courses to Benedictine University requirements whenever possible, providing reasonable flexibility to support student progress toward a degree and keep them on track for graduation in the same timeframe as would have been the case if they had remained at Siena Heights University.
  7. Benedictine University will make reasonable accomodations to students who wish to live on campus or nearby designated housing.
  8. Benedictine University is open to Siena Heights University students who participate in intercollegiate athletics program at the discretion of the coaches of each sport.
  9. Benedictine University will undertake its obligations described herein at no cost to Siena Heights University.

Siena Heights University agrees to:

  1. Provide Benedictine University with a list of potential transfer students as soon as practicable.

  2. Transmit to Benedictine University all student educational records and all other related information necessary for Benedictine University to comply with its obligations under this Teach-Out Agreement, except for those students who have elected to enroll in an institution other than Benedictine University.
  3. Promptly provide Benedictine University with an official copy of the student’s transcript and complete a copy of the student’s admissions, academic, conduct, and financial records for all current students electing to transfer to Benedictine University.
  4. All records to be provided by Siena Heights University to Benedictine University shall be in digitized form which is readily searchable and cataloged by specific academic year or term. These records for transfer students shall be treated in a manner consistent with the Benedictine University’s policies for maintaining transfer student records.

Duration:

Students may be admitted under the terms of this agreement until January 31, 2027, and the agreement will remain in force until they graduate or stop out. Siena Heights students who stop out and are readmitted, or who enter Benedictine University after January 31, 2027, will need to abide by all policies, procedures, and requirements of Benedictine University.

Programs:

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