Office of the Associate Vice President
for Academic Affairs

Dr. Lorraine Bernotsky
Philips Memorial Hall
Room 008
700 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383
610-738-0492


Welcome to the Office of the Associate VP for Academic Affairs (formerly the Associate Provost's Office)


Don't miss our News and Notes section below for the

latest updates from the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs!

This office reports to the Provost and provides leadership for several areas within Academic Affairs:

  • The Honors College
  • Graduate Studies and Extended Education
  • Undergraduate Studies and Student Support Services
  • Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Center

Students look to this office when dealing with difficult academic issues.  The Special Assistant for Academic Policy handles waivers of general education requirements, Academic Recovery Plans, academic probation and dismissal, and those students who are looking to be readmitted to the university after previous academic difficulty.  Students can find detailed information on the different forms that pass through our office, as well as other necessary information by clicking on the box above:  Info & Resources for Students.

The Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs also oversees curricular matters and is responsible for maintaining integrity with regard to the university's academic policies.  This office oversees program review and assessment and first-year student scheduling, and acts as liaison to the Curriculum and Academic Policies Council (CAPC) and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). In addition, the Associate VP for Academic Affairs provides leadership for faculty development in order to facilitate an engaged learning environment.  For more information, as well as access to a plethora of useful links, just click on the box above:  Info & Resources for Faculty/Staff.

Please take a moment to review the information in our News and Notes section below.  There you’ll find the most up-to-date information from our office to help you navigate through a successful semester.

Have a question for our office?  Specific questions related to student matters should be directed to the Office of the Special Assistant for Academic Policy at (610) 436-3551; general matters may be directed to the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs at (610) 738-0492.

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News and Notes:

As the Spring semester quickly draws to a close, please take note of the reminders, important dates, and helpful links below:  

 Grades 

  • Grade rosters will be available online by the last day of classes:  Friday, May 10th. 
  •   Grades are due no later than 3:00pm on Tuesday, May 21st.  Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.

 

Final Exams 

  • Individual faculty members may not change final examination times.  (Click here for the final exam schedule.)

 

  • No final examination should be given before the scheduled final examination time.

 

  • Any course not having a final examination will meet as directed by the instructor during the scheduled examination time, for a continuation of the regular class work. 

 

  • Any student who has three or more finals exams scheduled for the same day should work with the individual instructors to try to arrange alternative exam times.

 

  • Students will be able to access grades electronically beginning Thursday, May 23rd.

 

Important Dates to Remember 

  • Last day of classes:   Friday, May 10th.

 

  • Final Examination Period:  Monday, May 13th – Friday, May 17th.

 

 

 

  • Summer Session dates:
    • Summer I: May 28th – June 27th  (finals:  June 28th & 29th)
    • Summer II: July 1st  – August 1st  (finals:  August 2nd & 3rd)
    • Summer III: August 5th – August 22nd (finals:  August 23rd)

 Helpful Links 

 If you have questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact my office by emailing Andrea Grinwis.       

Here’s wishing you a peaceful end to the semester as we look forward to a productive summer.