STUDENT GRIEVANCES

Students who want to file a complaint may do so by submitting a student critique form which can be obtained by students from the Dean of Esquire College. Distance education students may file a complaint via e-mail.

Complaints that are not resolved by the Dean will be directed to the School Director. All complaints must be made (1) in writing; (2) immediately following the incident in question, (3) to the authority enumerated above.

Complaints will be resolved 4-7 business days following the filing date. Subsequent appeals may be filed by the student within 2 business days following an initial decision. Filing of appeals is made directly to the School Director. If deemed necessary, the School Director may convene a review board composed of administrators, instructors, him/herself and at least one current student, if possible

Unresolved complaints may be directed to:
The Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education
400 R Street, Ste. 5000
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-3427

HOLIDAYS

Esquire College recognizes the following holidays:

New Years Day	Labor Day
Martin Luther King Birthday	Veterans Day
Good Friday/Passover	Thanksgiving
Memorial Day	Christmas
Independence Day

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Academic calendars are provided to the students by the Admissions Office during the registration period preceding the commencement of each term. Calendars are also provided Online for Online students.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Esquire College uses the following grading standards:

90 - 100%	A
80-89%	B
70-79%	C
60-69%	D
59-below	F
Incomplete	I
Withdrawal	W

In order to graduate from any Esquire College program, a student must maintain the following:

1.	A minimum grade average of 2.00 or better. Esquire College uses a 4.00 grading system.
2.	Successful completion of each course with a grade of "D" or better.
3.	Fulfillment of all Catalog requirements and
4.	Good financial standing with the school

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

A student who's grade point average is below a 2.00 for two consecutive terms will be placed on academic probation. If the student's grade point average is a 2.00 or better in the term when he/she is placed on academic probation, the student will be removed from probation.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Written requests for a leave of absence will be considered at the discretion of the school administration. A leave of absence will be granted for emergencies only. A leave of absence must not exceed 60 days during the program. Students requiring leave of absence of more than 30% of the program length may re-enter at a less-advanced level. Only one leave of absence is allowed during the program. Students may request a leave of absence exceeding 60 days for medical reasons only.

MAKE-UP WORK

At the discretion of the school administration and subject to available space and staff, students will be given the opportunity to repeat, remediate or make up incomplete work. All such successfully completed work will be given full standing and credit toward maintaining the student's satisfactory academic progress.

ATTENDANCE PROBATION

On campus paralegal diploma program students must attend 70% of all class meetings. Those who do not meet the percentage attendance requirement during any given class will be placed on academic probation. If the student meets the required attendance percentage during the following class, the student is removed from probation and is notified in writing of having achieved attendance in good standing.

All distance learning students will be expected to attend chat room meetings, view lectures, post to discussion boards and meet all quiz and assignment deadlines. However, students may view lectures and post to discussion boards at anytime during the day as the Online campus does not close.

REINSTATEMENT

A student who has been terminated for failing to maintain satisfactory academic progress or attendance may be reinstated by the appeal process. The reinstatement process may have the approval of the Academic Committee. A student may be reinstated only once.

REPEAT A MODULE OR COURSE

A student in the paralegal program who fails a course must retake that course prior to completing any Esquire College program. If repeating the class is necessary, the length of the program shall not exceed one and a half (1.5) times the allowed time normally required to complete the program. A student can repeat a failed course only once. A Juris Doctorate Student must complete the program within six years.

When a student repeats a class, the last grade received for that class replaces the original grade. However, the original and the new grade will be used to calculate the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The last grade of the repeated class will be the only grade for that class to appear in the student's transcript.

WITHDRAWALS

To withdraw from a class or program, a student must submit a written request to the Administration. The request must be approved by the School Director. Upon approval, the student will meet with the Admissions Office to complete the withdrawal process. After the process has been completed, a grade of "W" will be awarded for the module(s).

SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL STANDING

If the accounting office identifies delinquent tuition from a student account, a "reminder" letter will be sent to the student. A second letter will be sent if the account remains delinquent after 14 days. If at 30 days the account continues delinquent, the account will be turned over to a third-party agency for reconciliation.

INCOMPLETE COURSES

An incomplete (I) status cannot be given as a final grade. The student may, with the instructor's approval, complete the required course work, assignments and exams within one (1) week from the original completion date. If the student does not complete the required course work, assignments and exams within the stated period, he/she will receive a grade of "F" for the course. The student will then be required to repeat the entire course prior to graduating from the program.

RECORDS RETENTION

Enrollees are advised and cautioned that state law requires this educational institution to maintain school and student records for only a five-year period. However, Esquire College must maintain transcripts for a period of 50 years.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Esquire College does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, age, political opinion, religion, nor membership in any social organization in its admissions and employment.

TERMINATIONS

The school reserves the right to terminate any student who fails to maintain satisfactory classroom progress or attendance. Destruction of school property, unlawful or improper action, taking library books/material off the premises and/or any conduct that discredits the school will not be tolerated. Terminations within the discretion of the Administration, School Director and Associate Director.

TRANSCRIPTS AND RECORDS

Each student's file is complete with copies of records, reports and grades. Copies of transcripts are available to the student upon request. Written consent from the student will be necessary to release copies of records to a third party. Requests for transcripts and records should be made to the administration. A nominal administrative fee may be required.

RIGHT OF PRIVACY

All students' records are regarded as confidential and only those agencies or individuals authorized by law are allowed access without written consent of the student. Students may request a record review or copies by written request submitted to the school.

STUDENT ADVISING & COUNSELING

Esquire College's professional staff will provide counseling for problems affecting course work, career plans or professional services. All efforts will be made to provide a superior environment to assist each student in maintaining, continuing and completing his/her studies.

TUTORING

Due to the intensity and acceleration of our program, students are encouraged to meet with professors for individual tutoring. For distance learning students, Online tutoring can be made available.

STUDENT CONDUCTION & APPEARANCE

Esquire College, Inc. expects its students to behave in a professional manner consistent with that demanded in the Professional, Legal and Corporate Community. Appropriate attire is required for on campus students.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

Applicants for whom English is a second language and who have not studied at a post-secondary institution where English was the primary language of instruction are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for admission into the J.D. program. Esquire College does not participate in the issuance of student visas.

TUITION REFUND POLICY

A student may terminate enrollment in person, or by certified mail. The effective date of cancellation is the date postmarked. Any refunds due will be made by the college within 30 days of termination.

An enrollee may cancel his enrollment within three working days following enrollment and receive a refund of all monies paid including registration and materials, provided no classes have been attended.

The college is entitled to its registration fee. However, it will refund all other tuition monies paid if the cancellation occurs after the three days full refund period to the date the enrollee is scheduled to begin class. All tuition refunds shall be computed using the formula as prescribed by the State of California's Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education.