Academic Integrity, Schedules, and Processes
This resource has information about maintaining Vanguard’s academic integrity, accessing the Vanguard catalog, and the most relevant sections for faculty.
The Vanguard Catalog
The catalog has extensive information related to academics at Vanguard.
Key Sections:
- Academic Calendar, including Professional Studies cohort dates.
- VU’s vision, mission, identity statement, statement of faith and statement on diversity.
- Academic Integrity and Dishonesty Policy, including definitions for plagiarism.
Plagiarism
This report may be used to report plagiarism.
Grades
Please be aware that Vanguard employs a plus/minus grading system. Grades are due at the end of each term approximately 1 week following the end of finals in the traditional undergraduate program and most graduate programs, and 2 weeks following the last day of the final class in Professional Studies courses. The exact due date should be listed in your contract. Grades are submitted online through selfservice.vanguard.edu. Detailed instructions will be sent to you via email approximately two weeks prior to the end of each semester.
For questions about submitting grades, please contact the Office of the Registrar at records.support@vanguard.edu or 714-662-5201.
