We recommend that you set a regular time each day to study. Whatever time is best for you, when you are fresh and undistracted. Begin each time with prayer. Before diving into the course material, make sure you read the syllabus carefully, to insure you understand the actual course requirements. Frequently we will receive via email or snail papers that were not required, incomplete study guides, and exams that were for personal enrichment. Therefore make certain you are clear on the assignments, and once you are, work through the material one step at a time.

A. If you do not fully understand a syllabi requirement, or if there is something conflicting (we do make mistakes at times), contact our Academic Dean, Dr. Iris Delgado at IrisDelgado@VILN.us.

B. If you need assistance with writing a paper be sure to review the publication Writing Made Easy.

A. We know that courses can be difficult, and learning styles can vary. So, yes, you can appeal your grade, and we will listen (but frankly, we rarely if ever change a grade from your professor, so start your appeal there, later to the Dean as needed).

B. As for the exam, yes for a fee you can retake the exam. The cost is $25.00 and you must request this in writing from our Student Services Department, Kathy Chatterton at Kathy@VILN.us

C. Yes you may attempt to improvement of your performance through a paper or other method approved in advance by your Academic Dean.