Academic Amnesty
If an undergraduate student or applicant has been out of school for at least three years, they have the opportunity to start a new academic record. If students have been admitted, they should see the dean of the college of their present major for further information. If the student is applying to the University, they should go to the Admissions Office for more information.
Academic Suspension
for rules and regulations concerning academic suspension. Note that students suspended for the first time at the end of the spring semester may attend summer school without appeal; however, they may not be eligible for financial aid. Students who raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 or higher by the end of the summer session are placed in academic good standing and the suspension hold is lifted.
Change of Major
Students with less than 60 credit hours initiate a change of major in 115 Lee Hall. Students with more than 60 credit hours initiate a change of major in the dean鈥檚 office of the college of their new major. Athletes must first obtain written permission from a counselor in the Student-Athlete Center.
If students change their major, they follow the catalog in effect at the time of the change. Students may appeal to their dean to stay in their earlier catalog.
Dropping with a W
Students seeking to drop a course after the schedule adjustment period must drop the course or resign with a grade of 鈥淲.鈥 Students with less than 60 credit hours initiate a drop in 115 Lee Hall. Students with more than 60 credit hours must go to the office of their academic dean.
A student dropping below full-time could affect athletic eligibility, financial aid, housing, insurance, international status, scholarships, TOPS, military benefits, and vocational rehabilitation.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
FERPA is a federal law which requires that the institution will maintain the confidentiality of student educational records. Access to educational records is limited to the student.
Financial Aid
More than 90% of our students receive financial aid. Eligibility is based on many factors that are driven by academic decisions such as changing enrollment status from full time to part time, repeating courses, academic standing, dropping classes and resigning. If you are advising students on any of these areas, refer them to a financial aid counselor in Foster Hall to determine the financial impact of the decision.
Late Schedule Adjustment (LSA)
To have a course removed from the student鈥檚 schedule and tuition/fees adjusted accordingly, the LSA must be received in the Registrar鈥檚 Office according to the following schedule:
- Spring/Fall class day 6-13: LSA cards will be processed after the schedule adjustment period and prior to the 14th day of class.
- After Spring/Fall 14th class day: LSA cards will only be processed for administrative error. A letter from the student鈥檚 academic dean must accompany the LSA card explaining the administrative error. If the LSA is approved, a grade of 鈥淲X鈥 will be given and tuition and fees associated with the class will be refunded. Otherwise, a regular grade of a 鈥淲鈥 will be given and no refund in tuition.
Both a 鈥淲X鈥 and a 鈥淲M鈥 will be calculated like a grade of 鈥淲鈥 and will be included on the student鈥檚 transcript. However, a 鈥淲M鈥 is only for course drops due to military reasons, and a student seeking a tuition refund must submit an appeal to the Fee Committee. If requesting a WM, a copy of the military order must be submitted with the request. The documentation should be attached to the drop request form.
Override
If a student meets the eligibility criteria for a course but is unable to enroll due to a prerequisite error, the academic department of the course may grant permission by a prerequisite override for the student to enroll in the class.
Resignation
Students with less than 60 credit hours who drop all of their classes must resign in 115 Lee Hall. Students with more than 60 credit hours must resign in the office of their academic dean.
TOPS Requirements
棉花糖直播鈥檚 Tuition Opportunity Program for Students provides state scholarships to undergraduate students. To remain eligible to receive TOPS, students must:
- Be enrolled full-time on the 15th day of classes
- Earn 24 credit hours each year
- Be continuously enrolled
- Earn a minimum 2.0 GPA at the end of fall, intersessions, and summer terms
- Earn at least a 2.3 GPA at the end of the first academic year and a 2.5 GPA at the end of every subsequent academic year. If a student has the TOPS Performance or Honors award, a 3.0 GPA must be achieved by the end of the spring semester.
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