FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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1. General

• Why do I need an Academic Advisor?
  
• Who is my academic advisor?
• Is it possible to get credit by taking an examination without enrolling in a course?
• Can I repeat a course?
• How to calculate my GPA?
• What GPA is necessary to be on the Dean's List?
• What GPA is necessary to be on the President's List?
• How do I Process a change of name, address and/or home phone?
• How do I process a change of major?
• What is Academic Probation?
• What is Unsatisfactory Standing?
• What is Continuous Probation?
• Can I take a Semester off from school and return?
• What is Mid-semester Progress Report?
• I was not able to attend a course. How can I justify my absence?
• What shall I do if I skip two consecutive semesters (Fall & Spring)?
• What is Educational Leave?

2. Pre/Registration

• Must I see an advisor in order to register for my classes?
• What are prerequisites? Co-requisites?
• What does it mean to audit a course?
• Which class should I take?
• When do I register for classes?
• What is an elective course?
• How do I pre-register for courses?
• When can I be officially registered for a given semester?
• What is Add/Drop?
• How do I drop a course with ‘W’?
• How many credits am I allowed to take each semester?
• When would I get a WP or WF grade?
• What is priority advising?
• What is taking a course as an independent Study?
• How do I drop/add or withdraw from a class?

3. Grading

• When should I ask for an incomplete grade in a course?
• How long do I have to complete an Incomplete Work?
• How do I appeal a grade?
• What does it mean to have a "W" on my transcript?
• When can I change my grade?

4. Graduation

• When should I apply for graduation?
• How do I know I’m ready to graduate?
• What is the GPA needed to graduate with honors?