Records, Eligibility, Academic Policy, & Graduation

Records

Registrar: Mark Simpson
Supervisor: Teri Clawson
Location: Student Services Center, Room 101
Telephone: 801-626-7791
Fax: 801-626-6936
Internet Address: weber.edu/records

The student has received credit through an examination, waiver, or substitution for which they are not eligible for a letter grade.
These credits are counted toward the total number of credits required for graduation but are not used to calculate the cumulative grade point average.

T—Temporary Grade

The course is being continued in the subsequent semester and a grade and credits will be calculated when the course is complete and a letter grade has been issued. The "T" grade is approved for specific courses only.

UW—Unofficial Withdrawal

Indicates the student stopped attending the course without officially withdrawing. Note: UW's are calculated as failing grades in the student's semester and cumulative grade point averages.

W—Withdrawal

The student withdrew from the course in the interval comprising the 16th through the 50th business day of a semester or the 30th business day of a block. Withdrawals are not permitted after the 50th business day of a semester or 30th business day of a block.

Changing of Grades

Grades may be changed only by the instructor who submitted the original grade.
Students who feel their work has been evaluated unfairly should contact the instructor.
Students who choose to complete a course on a credit/no credit basis may petition the Registrar's Office to have a CR grade replaced by the earned letter grade if they recently changed their major or minor and need the letter grade to meet graduation requirements for the new major or minor.

Repeat Courses

Repeated courses will be automatically flagged as part of the grading process at the end of each term.
Each course (unless specifically listed as repeatable for credit in the course description) may be used only once in cumulative hours and GPA.
A course will appear on the transcript each time it is completed, but it will be counted only once in total hours and only the most recent letter grade received will be used to calculate the GPA (CR is not considered a letter grade and will not cause a previous grade to be discounted).
Once a bachelor's degree has been posted to a student's permanent record, courses used for that degree may not be repeated to improve their GPA.

Academic Renewal

Academic renewal allows students the opportunity to recalculate their GPA by discounting grades of D+ or lower which were earned six or more years prior to the date of petition.

Courses completed prior to the awarding of a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree do not qualify for academic renewal.
Students must be currently registered, attending and have their tuition paid in full.
Academic renewal may be requested only once during a student's academic career.
Applications for academic renewal and detailed policy information are available at the Records Office or at weber.edu/records.

Credit by Examination or Petition

Contact: Records Office
Location: Student Services Center, Room 101
Telephone: 801-626-6100

Students may receive WSU degree credit by examination or petition under the following restrictions:

The student must be a WSU-admitted student.
The student must pay the appropriate recording fee in addition to specific test fees.
Credit will not be given if it duplicates previous examinations, petitions, or course work for which a student received a grade (A-E) or notation I, T, W, UW, CR, NC, or if the student has registered for the equivalent course covered by the examination or petition.
Credit by examination or petition will not be considered part of the residency requirement.
Credit by examination or petition, although graded with credit (SC), may be used to satisfy major, minor and general education requirements.

Advanced Placement Examination (AP)

AP credit is earned by completing one or more high school AP courses and successfully completing the appropriate exam(s) while in high school.
Up to eight WSU credit hours may be earned with each AP examination score of 3, 4, or 5. Credit awarded is at the discretion of the academic department. Some departments require a score of 4 or 5 for the awarding of credit. Please see the chart at weber.edu/admissions/apcredit.html for details.
To have credit evaluated, a student must submit their scores and pay a $10 recording fee.
- Scores may be submitted to the Admissions Office as a part of the Admissions process, or
- Scores may be submitted to the Admissions Office in person, along with a receipt for the $10 recording fee payment.
If a student submits AP, CLEP, and IB scores for evaluation, the IB scores will be awarded first. If the AP or CLEP credit duplicates the IB credit already awarded, the AP and CLEP credits will be reduced by the amount of credit awarded for the IB Higher-Level Subject in the specific area.

International Baccalaureate Credit (IB)

A student who completes the IB Diploma program will receive 30 semester credit hours, a waiver of all Breadth Requirements contained in the general education requirements, and a waiver of the University Diversity requirement. To further waive the Core Requirements of general education, a student must complete the corresponding Higher-Level Subject with a score of five (5) or higher.
If the IB Diploma is not earned, students will be awarded eight (8) semester hours of credit and a waiver of the corresponding general education requirement for each Higher-Level Subject completed with a score of five (5) or higher.
If a student submits AP, CLEP, and IB scores for evaluation, the IB scores will be awarded first. If the AP or CLEP credit duplicates the IB credit already awarded the AP and CLEP credits will be reduced by the amount of credit awarded for the IB Higher-Level Subject in the specific area.
A student must be admitted and matriculated at WSU to have IB credit evaluated.
Once test results have been received, students eligible for credit will receive an evaluation from the Admissions Office with instructions about how to have credits added to their transcript.

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)

CLEP is a way for students to earn college credit by completing one or more of the General or Subject Examinations administered by the Testing Center.
Applications and further information on the procedure, fees and testing schedule are available from the WSU Testing Center.
A student's test scores will be considered if the student drops the same course within the first 3 weeks of the semester.
Students must submit examination scores and a receipt for the $10 application fee to the Admissions Office to initiate the evaluation process.

Special Examination

Special examinations may be arranged to earn credit for some WSU courses not covered by CLEP testing. Each department determines which courses will qualify.
Students must provide evidence of sufficient background in the area to be tested.
Applications for Special Examinations and further information about requirements, limitations, and fees may be obtained from the academic departmental offices.

Foreign Language Credit for Prior Language Experience

Students with prior language experience may be given foreign language credit by examination or by passing an upper division (3000-level or higher) course with a minimum grade of C. See the Foreign Language Department for applications and more information.

Credit for Military Training

Students who have completed at least 24 months of active military service may be granted a maximum of 10 credit hours. These credits are awarded as 3 credit hours which satisfy general education HLTH SS1030 and 7 elective credit hours.
Students who have completed four or more years in the National Guard or a reserve unit may be granted 3 credit hours which satisfy general education HLTH SS1030 and 7 elective credit hours.
Additional credit may be granted for military schooling if specific requirements are met.
To receive credit students should submit military form DD-214 and a receipt for the $10 recording fee to the Records Office to start the process.
Military credit will be evaluated only if it can be applied to a legitimate undergraduate degree program. Students who already have a bachelor's degree are not eligible for a military credit evaluation.
Military credit is added to a student's total credit hours completed, and may reduce a student's eligibility for financial aid.

Credit for Courses from Non-accredited Schools and Colleges

Students with credit from non-accredited schools may request transfer credit for certain courses which are equivalent to courses described in the catalog.
Official transcripts with the Application for Transfer Credit form should be taken to the appropriate academic department for evaluation. Transfer credits from non-accredited schools may be accepted under the following guidelines
Credit may be accepted only if the course is deemed to be equivalent to a course at in the WSU catalog
Specific course credit may be applied by the Admissions Office if recommended and approved by the appropriate department chair with the Application for Transfer Credit form which can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Credit for Experiential Learning and Industrial or Commercial Training

Credit for experiential learning shown to be equivalent to courses described in the catalog may be allowed by some departments according to specific guidelines.
Application for Credit forms and further information are available from the major and minor department offices.
Before credit for prior experiential learning becomes part of the student’s permanent record, the student must have completed thirty credit hours with a GPA of 2.25 or better to establish evidence of a satisfactory learning pattern.

Academic Standards/Eligibility

Registrar: Mark Simpson
NCAA Eligibility Coordinator: Ms. Erica Fryer
Location: Student Services Center, Room 101
Telephone: 801-626-6061

Minimum GPA Standards

The minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required at WSU is 2.00 or C. The minimum GPA required by the University for graduation is 2.00; however most majors and minors have a higher requirement. Students with a GPA below 2.00 will receive one of the following notices and should see an advisor immediately.

Academic Warning

Students who have accumulated less than 60 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 will be placed on academic warning.

Academic Probation

Students who have accumulated less than 60 semester credit hours who earn a semester GPA below 2.00 while on academic warning will be placed on academic probation. They must earn a GPA of at least 2.00 their next semester to avoid suspension.
Students who have accumulated 60 or more semester credit hours who have a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on academic probation and must earn a GPA of at least 2.50 their next semester to avoid suspension.

Academic Suspension

Students who do not earn the minimum required GPA while on probation will be suspended for a length of time specified according to the number of suspensions:
- Students suspended for the first time will be required to remain out of school for one semester.
- Students suspended for the second time must remain out of school for one calendar year.
- Students suspended for the third time must remain out of school for three years.

Appeal Procedure

Students who have been placed on academic warning, probation, or suspension and feel their classification is in error or wish to appeal their status should see the Associate Registrar to review their records and receive information regarding the process of appeal.
Early readmission from suspension will be considered if the student meets with their academic advisor, presents evidence which shows a positive change of circumstance and suggests a high probability of future academic success.

Academic Honors

Each semester, students who complete at least 12 credit hours with letter grades (CR/NC grades and ND courses will not be counted) will qualify for honors recognition on the basis of their semester GPA as follows:

4.00 for the High Honors Certificate
3.50 to 3.99 for the Honors Certificate

Student Activity Eligibility

Students participating in activities such as student government, university organizations, clubs, special awards and intramural athletics should be matriculated students working toward a degree or certificate. Many individual programs and organizations have standards higher than this minimum.

Intercollegiate Athletics Eligibility

Students participating in NCAA sports must be enrolled as full-time students in a Bachelor's degree program, must remain in good academic standing, and must meet the satisfactory progress policies of the University, the Big Sky Conference and the NCAA. Details of these requirements may be obtained from the Eligibility or Compliance Office.

Graduation

Registrar: Mark Simpson
Supervisor: Lynn Schow
Location: Student Services Center, Room 101
Telephone: 801-626-6100
Internet Address: weber.edu/registrar (click on graduation)

Commencement

Commencement ceremonies are held in April and December. Students who complete degree requirements during the fall semester may attend commencement ceremonies in December, or the following April. Students who complete requirements in the spring are eligible to attend the April commencement ceremonies. Students who complete degree requirements in the summer may attend ceremonies the prior April or the following December.

Commencement information will be mailed to all candidates who apply for graduation by the application deadlines. This information may also be obtained from the Graduation Office.

Graduation Application Deadlines and Verification Process

Important Application Deadlines:

Fall 2010            October 1, 2010
Spring 2011        February 11, 2011
Summer 2011     July 1, 2011*

*Summer graduates who wish to participate in the Spring commencement ceremonies should apply for Summer, but follow the Spring semester deadline.

Students who are nearing completion of Graduation Requirements, should take the following steps:

Obtain an application for graduation from the Registrar's Solution Center (SC 101) or on the web at: http://www.weber.edu/Graduation/Applications.html.
Schedule an appointment with their major/minor academic advisors and inform them that the purpose of the meeting is to review requirements in preparation for final clearance to graduate.
Meet with their major/minor academic advisor. If all degree requirements will be complete by the end of the semester, the advisor will initiate the final electronic clearance process.
Students who are seeking an Associate of Science or Arts degree in General Studies should meet with an Academic Advisor in the Student Success Center. If all degree requirements will be complete by the end of the semester, the advisor will initiate the final electronic clearance process.
Take the completed application to the Cashier's Office or the Davis Campus and pay the application fee.
Submit the completed application to the Registrar's Solution Center, Student Services Center, Room 101 or the Davis Campus by the schedule of deadlines. Commencement Ceremony information will be sent to all candidates who apply by the application deadline.

All possible care is taken in checking student records for graduation; however, it is the sole responsibility of the student to verify all requirements for a degree.

The Graduation Office will confirm that the responsible department has approved the completion of general education, major, and minor requirements. Students who do not complete graduation requirements during their anticipated semester or who change their graduation semester should notify the Graduation Office of their new anticipated semester graduation date.
Diplomas will be sent and degrees will be posted to student transcripts the semester following completion.

Changes in Graduation/Catalog Requirements

Entering students, including first-time and transfer students, will be required to complete the graduation, general education and program requirements listed in the catalog in effect when they first enroll, with the following exceptions:

When students select or change their program of study, they are then required to graduate under the catalog in effect when they declare the program of study.
Students must complete major and minor requirements under a catalog no older than 6 years for a bachelor's degree or 3 years for an associate's degree, respectively. Students taking longer to graduate may either choose to graduate under the requirements from the oldest active catalog or under the catalog which is in effect at the time they file for graduation.
Students may also elect to graduate under the catalog which is in effect at the time they file for graduation.

Requests for Exceptions to Graduation Requirements

Requests for exceptions to graduation requirements are considered only on the basis of substantial and reasonable grounds. Students should contact the Graduation Office for information about the waiver process.

Completed Degree

Once a degree has been completed, the degree title and program name cannot be altered and a student cannot change factors related to that degree; courses cannot be repeated to improve the GPA, grades cannot be changed, and majors or minors cannot be added. If a student continues to earn a second bachelor's degree or a master's degree, credit hour and GPA calculations begin again. If a student continues on to earn a bachelor's degree after earning an associate's degree, the grades earned toward the associate's degree will be used in calculating cumulative GPA for the bachelor's degree. Academic renewal cannot be applied to courses taken prior to the posting of an associate's degree.

Awarding of Multiple Degrees

Students may receive two degrees in the same academic year with the following exceptions:

Students who complete requirements for an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies, and a bachelor's degree in the same academic year will be awarded the bachelor's degree only.
Students who first earn an associate of arts or science degree in a specific academic area of study will not be awarded an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies.

Students must apply for graduation and are subject to a graduation fee for each degree or certificate received.

Second Bachelor's Degree

A student may qualify for admission to a second baccalaureate degree following the completion of a first bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. The first and second baccalaureate degrees may not be awarded during the same semester or term. Application forms for a second degree may be obtained in person or by mail from the Registrar's Solution Center. To qualify for a second degree, a student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence at WSU with a GPA of at least 2.00. The 30 hours must represent work beyond the requirements for the first degree. For students whose first degree is also from Weber State University, credits earned in conjunction with but beyond the minimum credits required for the first degree may be applied toward the second baccalaureate degree. However, a minimum of 12 semester credit hours must be earned at WSU after the first degree is conferred. Military credit, special examination, and committee awarded credit do not qualify for hours toward the residency requirement. For additional information about the second baccalaureate policy please contact the academic department in which you plan to earn your second degree.

Honors at Graduation

Students who qualify for honors based on their cumulative WSU grade point average (GPA) will have the appropriate designation indicated on their transcripts and diplomas.

Bachelor's Degree Honors

Summa Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.90 or higher.
Magna Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.80 or higher.
Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher.

Associate's Degree Honors

High Honors - WSU GPA of 3.85 or higher.
Honors - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher.

Additional honors awarded at graduation are described under the Honors Program.

Weber State University 2009-2010 Catalog

A	Excellent	4.0
A-	Excellent	3.7
B+	Good	3.3
B	Good	3.0
B-	Good	2.7
C+	Standard	2.3
C	Standard	2.0
C-	Standard	1.7
D+	Sub-Standard	1.3
D	Sub-Standard	1.0
D-	Sub-Standard	0.7
E	Failure	0.0
UW	Unofficial Withdrawal	0.0