Undergraduate Policies
Academic Advising
Undergraduate students are encouraged to meet regularly with an academic advisor
to discuss academic programs, educational goals, and career plans. In conjunction
with their advisors, students plan academic programs to meet the general degree requirements
and specific requirements within their major fields. Responsibility for reading the
catalog and knowing and fulfilling the requirements of a specific baccalaureate degree
rests with the student. To assist in the advising process, the university provides
a computerized analysis of academic progress and tracking of approved modifications
to a student's degree plan.
Individual departments establish their own advising processes; students should
check with their departments for the appropriate procedures. During their freshman
and sophomore years, students in the Honors Program in General Education should plan
their schedules with Honors advisors. Every department coordinates advising of its
honors students through this office (Student Union I, Room 208).
See Advisor's Permission to Register in the Registration section
for categories of students who may not register until they have seen an advisor.
Also see Academic Support and Advising Services below.
Advising upon Entrance into the Upper Division
Every student must meet with an advisor upon entrance into the upper division
to adopt a program of study. This meeting should include (1) a review of the requirements
for the degree and major the student has chosen, (2) a review of the student's record
including any deficiencies, which must be made up, (3) a discussion of the career
and/or graduate study options open to the student enrolled in such a program, and
(4) an opportunity for departmental faculty to evaluate the student's suitability
to major in the chosen discipline.
Results of this advising session should be a matter of record, with any approved
modifications being entered into the student's computerized degree plan. Students
should fulfill this requirement at the end of the semester in which they will have
completed 60 or more acceptable credits.
Although an upper-division student who has filed an approved program of study
is normally not required to consult again with an academic advisor, it remains the
student's responsibility to seek approval for any change to the program, so that
the computerized degree plan may be kept up to date. In particular, once a student
has completed 60 credits, a change of major requires an extended session with an
advisor in the new major and approval of a new program of study before the change
is complete.
Those in lower-division status may change majors by filing a Change/Declaration
of Academic Program form with the registrar. These are minimal advising procedures
to be followed in all undergraduate segments of the university; individual units
may require additional advising sessions.
Academic Support and Advising Services
Students who have not yet decided on a major or who are considering a change of
major are advised by Academic Support and Advising Services, (703) 993-2470. Advising
is required for freshmen who have not declared a major. Staff members are available
for advising Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Tuesday evening until
8 p.m.
Students are encouraged to walk in or call for information about general education
requirements, programs, policies, and procedures, and other academic concerns. Academic
Support and Advising Services provides information and guidance for students who
are interested in pre-professional programs in law or health fields.
Medical Science Advisory Committee
The Medical Sciences Advisory Committee reviews qualified candidates for admission
to health profession programs in allopathic and osteopathic medicine, dentistry,
podiatry, and optometry, and writes a composite letter of evaluation in support of
the applicant. The committee comprises university faculty and professional advising
staff. Committee members also function as pre-med advisors. Students seeking information
about admission to professional medical programs are encouraged to contact the chair
of the Medical Sciences Advisory Committee, George Mason University, Academic Advising
Services, MS 2E6, Fairfax, Virginia 22030-4444; telephone (703) 993-2470.
Attendance Policies
Students are expected to attend the class periods of the courses for which they
register. Although absence alone is not reason for lowering a grade, students are
not relieved of the obligation to fulfill course assignments, including those that
can only be fulfilled in class. In particular, a student who misses an exam without
an excuse may have the course grade lowered. Students who fail to participate (because
of absences) in a course in which participation is a factor in evaluation may have
the grade lowered.
Final Examination Polices
Final examinations are normally given at the end of all undergraduate courses.
In predominantly laboratory courses, examinations may be given in the last regularly
scheduled laboratory period. Scheduled final examinations may not exceed two hours
and 45 minutes. Changes in location or time of in-class final examinations must be
approved by the appropriate department chair and appropriate dean. A professor who
is considering the assignment of a take-home examination should inform the students
at the beginning of the semester. Such examinations should be distributed by the
beginning of the last week of classes so that students can coordinate them with preparation
for other examinations. Students must not be required to submit examinations before
the date of the regularly scheduled examination for a course. Final re-examinations
are not permitted.
Absence from Final Examinations
Absence from final examinations will not be excused except for sickness on the
day of the examination or for other cause approved by the student's academic dean.
The effect of missing a final examination shall be determined by the weighted value
of the examination as stated in the course syllabus provided by the instructor. A
student whose absence from an examination is excused must take a rescheduled examination
within 10 days on a date to be arranged between the student and the instructor.
Classification of Students
Admitted undergraduates are classified as follows: freshman, 0-29 credits completed;
sophomore, 30-59 credits completed; junior, 60-89 credits completed; senior, 90 or
more credits completed. Full-time undergraduates are classified as those students
enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.
Grading Policies
University course work is measured in terms of quantity and quality. A credit
normally represents one hour per week of lecture recitation or not less than two
hours per week of laboratory work throughout a semester. The number of credits is
a measure of quantity. The grade is a measure of quality.
Additional work of any type submitted to improve a grade after the final grade
has been assigned and sent to the Office of the Registrar is never accepted.
Grading System
The university-wide undergraduate grading system is as follows:
|
Letter Grade
|
Grade Points
|
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A-
|
4.000
|
|
A-
|
3.667
|
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B+
|
3.333
|
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B-
|
3.000
|
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B-
|
2.667
|
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C+
|
2.333
|
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C-
|
2.000
|
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D-
|
1.000
|
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F-
|
0.000
|
Plus and minus grades are used inside the range of satisfactory performance. Grades
below C are unsatisfactory and consist of two categories: D (unsatisfactory, passing)
and F (unsatisfactory, failing). Grade point averages (GPAs) will continue to be
calculated in the standard fashion using the grade point values appropriate for the
period in which the course is taken.
A-B-C-No Credit. A student successfully completing English Composition
and Introduction to Literature (ENGL 101) or Composition for Non-Native Speakers
of English (ENGL 100) is graded A, A-, B+, B, B-, or C; a student not attaining
at least C in these courses receives no credit (NC).
S-NC. Undergraduates may take up to six credits to be graded S (satisfactory)-NC
(no credit). This option applies only to electives outside the major field. Students
must obtain the instructor's permission on a Credit without Grade form for this provision,
and submit the form to the registrar by the end of the add period. An S grade reflects
satisfactory (C or better) work.
IN (Incomplete). A student who is passing a course may be unable to complete
scheduled course work for a cause beyond reasonable control. In such a case, the
instructor assigns a temporary grade of Incomplete (IN). The student must then complete
all the requirements by the end of the ninth week of the next semester, and the instructor
must turn in the final grade by the end of the tenth week. (Spring incompletes would
be due according to this schedule the following fall semester.) If the student fails
to meet the foregoing schedule, the mark of IN is changed by the registrar to an
F. Students who have filed their intent to graduate have only six weeks from date
of degree conferral to resolve any INs and have the final grade recorded by the Registrar's
Office. The student is responsible for submitting work to the instructor with sufficient
time for evaluation.
While the mark of IN remains on the transcript, it is treated as an unsatisfactory
grade in determining probation, suspension, or dismissal. Removal of INs from the
transcript may result in retroactive elimination of probation, suspension, or dismissal.
IP (In Progress). When the work of BIS 490 or of a course that is graded
A-B-C-NC or S-NC is not completed within one semester, a mark of In Progress (IP)
is entered on the record. IP is not treated as an unsatisfactory grade. With the
exception of BIS 490, an IP not changed to a permanent grade by the last day of classes
of the next semester results in deletion of the course from the record. An IP in
BIS 490 not changed to a permanent grade within the same time limit is changed by
the registrar to F.
AB. A student who has received permission from the instructor or student's
dean to be absent from a final examination for a cause beyond reasonable control
may receive a temporary grade of AB. A make-up exam must be administered within 10
business days of the original date of the examination or the AB will automatically
become an F. Final determination of academic status is not complete while the AB
remains on the transcript.
SP. The grade of SP may be given by the student's dean to a student who
is unable to complete the course requirements because of extraordinary long-term
circumstances, such as major illness. The SP grade has no effect on the grade point
average and remains on the transcript until the work is completed and a permanent
grade is assigned.
Grade Point Average
Grade points for each credit are assigned as indicated in the preceding table.
A grade point score is computed by multiplying the value of a letter grade by the
number of credits for the course. For example, a student receiving an A in a three-credit
course earns 12 grade points.
Three kinds of grade point average (GPA) are used at George Mason. Current GPA
is the measure of academic performance in one semester, affecting both the dean's
list and academic standing. Cumulative GPA is calculated on all work at George Mason
University and is one of several criteria affecting academic dismissal. Degree GPA
is bestowed at the time of degree conferral and is computed from courses applied
to the degree.
Dividing the total grade points earned in a semester by the number of normally
graded credits attempted in that semester gives the current GPA. Similarly, dividing
the number of grade points earned in all George Mason University courses by the number
of normally graded credits attempted at the university gives the cumulative GPA.
A degree GPA is computed at graduation on the basis of the normally graded courses
the student completes at the university and includes in the degree application. This
GPA is noted on the transcript, under the degree conferred. Courses not used in this
calculation are noted as excluded on the transcript.
Grade Reports
Semester grade reports are available over the 4GMU telephone system, (703) 993-4468.
Students who wish to receive a copy of their grades must request one from 4GMU. Though
grades covering the past three terms may be accessed by phone, a paper copy of grades
can only be issued for the most recent semester. Transcripts of all complete academic
work may be ordered at any time with a written request to the Office of the Registrar.
Appeal of Grade
Although faculty are generally the best judges of the performance of students
in their classes, there may be instances when a student believes a grade is unfair.
In such cases the student should ask the faculty member to reconsider the grade.
If the student is not satisfied, an appeal may be made to the head of the unit offering
the course (the department chair, institute director, or his/her designee). The chair
(or other recipient of the appeal) should ask the student to return to the faculty
member who assigned the grade for further consultation.
If a mutually satisfactory agreement is not reached, the student may request that
the chair form a committee of three faculty peers of the faculty member who assigned
the grade. If the chair believes the student's complaint is not legitimate, this
reservation is reported to the chair's supervisor (usually the dean), and no review
is conducted unless the dean believes the complaint has merit.
The faculty member or the student may challenge, and have replaced, one of the
three members of the committee without giving a reason for the challenge. The committee
meets separately with the faculty member and the student to explore the full particulars
of the case. A nonparticipating observer of the student's choice may attend the meeting.
Every effort is made to avoid an adversarial relationship.
After the committee has reviewed the case thoroughly, it issues to the chair (with
a copy to the faculty member) a written recommendation including the reasons for
its findings. At this time, the faculty member has an opportunity to take the recommended
action, if any. If the matter is not resolved at this point, the chair considers
the committee recommendation and makes a recommendation to the dean. The decision
of the dean is not subject to further appeal. If the dean decides that a change of
grade is appropriate, and the faculty member refuses to make the change, then the
dean may direct the registrar to do so.
Grade appeals are not accepted after the last day of classes of the following
semester (spring for fall grades, fall for spring and summer grades).
Pending Grade Appeal
In select cases, a student may request a delay from the dean in imposing academic
suspension because of a pending grade appeal which could change the student's status.
An approved delay allows the student to register.
If the grade appeal is successful, the official transcript is corrected and the
student continues in classes as a student in good academic standing. If the grade
appeal is not successful, the student is required to stop attending all classes immediately.
No record of registration for the academic period appears on a transcript, and the
student receives the appropriate refund as of the date of decision.
Late Adds
All students are expected to enroll by the end of the add period and will be added
to a class after this period only for extraordinary reasons. Students are advised
that they will not receive credit for courses unless their names are on the official
class rosters and final grade sheets. This must be done through the official registration
procedures such as 4GMU. Students are responsible for checking their schedules on
4GMU or MasonLink before the end of the add or drop period to verify that their schedules
are correct and they are properly enrolled. Students will not be allowed to remain
in classes unless they are properly enrolled. "Retroactive credit" will
not be awarded to students who report that they attended classes but were not on
the official rosters. All classes for which a student is enrolled past the drop deadline
will remain part of the official academic record.
Academic Standing
Satisfactory Performance
Students perform satisfactorily during any academic period (semester or summer
session) in which they earn a grade point average for that period of 2.000 or higher
(1.800 for those in the first or second academic period of the freshman year). In
computing the grade point average, a grade of IN is counted as an F, and the grade
NC is not counted.
Dean's List
Students in degree status who take at least six credits in a semester and earn
a grade point average of 3.500 or higher for courses attempted that semester merit
placement on the Dean's List.
Good Academic Standing
A student is in good academic standing unless dismissed, suspended, or on probation.
Academic Warning
Students receive an academic warning at the end of any academic period in which
they fail to attain a grade point average for that period of 2.000 or better (1.800
for those in the first or second academic period of the freshman year). Although
students on warning are still in "good academic standing," see the Academic
Probation and Suspension sections below for the impact of warnings.
Academic Period
For determining the duration of probation and suspension, an academic period is
defined as follows:
Each academic period (semester or Summer Term) begins on the 15th day following
the last scheduled day of final examinations for the previous period. Each academic
period ends on the 14th day after the last scheduled day of final examinations.
Example: Assume that the last scheduled day of final exams for a semester
is Monday, December 23. That period then ends on Monday, January 6. The next period
begins on Tuesday, January 7.
Academic Probation
Students who receive two warnings during any four consecutive academic periods
of enrollment are on probation during the academic period of enrollment following
the second warning. (Consecutive academic periods of enrollment are successive periods
during which the student enrolled, regardless of whether there were intervening periods
during which the student did not enroll.)
Suspension
Suspension results from two situations. First, a student receiving academic warnings
in two consecutive periods of enrollment is suspended. In the case of first suspension,
the two consecutive periods are extended to three if the student attempts fewer than
12 credits during either of those periods. Second, a suspension also results from
receiving a second probation.
Suspension is included in a student's permanent record. Course credits earned
at other colleges during the period of suspension from the university (for academic
or nonacademic reasons) are not accepted for the degree program.
A student's first suspension is for two academic periods, unless it is imposed
at the end of the Summer Term, in which case it is for one semester. A second suspension
is for one calendar year, for example, two regular semesters and a Summer Term. A
third suspension results in dismissal.
Effect of Suspension on the Re-enrolled Student
A student re-enrolling after suspension is on probation for one academic period
of enrollment. A warning received at the end of that period results in continuation
of probation but not suspension; however, a student will be dismissed at the end
of that period if the dismissal criteria apply. Two consecutive warnings immediately
after returning from a suspension results in a new suspension.
Dismissal
A third suspension results in dismissal. An undergraduate is also dismissed at
the end of any academic period when all of the following occur:
- The student has received at least one earlier suspension.
- The work done during the just-completed academic period is unsatisfactory.
- The student's cumulative grade point average for all work attempted at the university
is below a minimum acceptable value that depends on the number of cumulative quality
credits earned at the university plus credits transferred from other institutions
or obtained by testing as follows:
|
Credits
|
GPA
|
|
Credits
|
GPA
|
|
0-39
|
0.000
|
|
80-84
|
1.625
|
|
40-44
|
1.250
|
|
85-89
|
1.647
|
|
45-49
|
1.333
|
|
90-94
|
1.667
|
|
50-54
|
1.400
|
|
95-99
|
1.684
|
|
55-59
|
1.455
|
|
100-104
|
1.700
|
|
60-64
|
1.500
|
|
105-109
|
1.714
|
|
65-69
|
1.538
|
|
110-114
|
1.727
|
|
70-74
|
1.571
|
|
115-119
|
1.739
|
|
75-79
|
1.600
|
|
120-
|
1.750
|
For example, a student who transfers 30 credits to George Mason from another institution
and has earned 40 credits at George Mason (not including courses graded S [Satisfactory])
must maintain a minimum level of performance of 1.571 on the courses taken at George
Mason.
Effect of Academic Standing on Student Activities
Only students in good academic standing are eligible to hold or run for elective
or appointive office in any organization or activity associated with the university,
or to participate in any athletic or other activity representing the university
on either an intercollegiate or club level, or to serve as a working staff member
of any student organization.
A student whose eligibility for an activity requires the completion of a semester
will have fulfilled that requirement when the student's publicly scheduled exams
are over, unless the student's continued eligibility depends on the grades received.
In the latter case, the student will not become eligible until the end of the semester
as defined for probation and suspension purposes.
The Undergraduate Major
Selection of a Major
To plan a sound academic program, the undergraduate should select a major as soon
as it is practical, but no later than four weeks before the end of the sophomore
year. For declaration of a major, a student should confer with the appropriate advisor
or designate of either the new major program or, if undeclared, Academic Support
and Advising Services, and obtain signatures from both departments in the Change
of Major section of the Change/Declaration of Academic Program form, available in
the Registrar's Office and in Academic Support and Advising Services.
Change of Major
A student who wishes to change majors should see a faculty advisor or Academic
Support and Advising Services. Departmental sections of this catalog contain requirements
for acceptance into the major programs. A student not meeting the requirements may
appeal to the department chair for an exception.
Once a student has completed 60 credits, a change of major requires a meeting
with an advisor in the new major before the change is complete. To file a change
of major, signatures of advisors or designates in both the new and former major programs
must be obtained on the Change/Declaration of Academic Program form available in
the Registrar's Office.
Credit for More than One Undergraduate Major
A student who desires to graduate with a B.A. degree or a B.S. degree in two or
more subjects must meet departmental requirements for the major in each field.
Students given permission to pursue two or more concurrent majors must complete
the Declaration of Second Major section of the Change/Declaration of Academic Program
form, available in the Registrar's Office. The applicant must present a detailed
program of study for both majors and obtain the authorizing signature from the chair
or director of the second major program (and from the dean or director, if required
by the college, school, or institute). Department chairs and deans/directors when
required must also approve all changes to the programs of study.
A student may begin the program at any time that permits its completion prior
to the contemplated graduation date.
Minors
Students may elect minor programs of study in addition to their major fields by
completing the Declaration or Change of Minor section of the Change/Declaration of
Academic Program form, available in the Registrar's Office. Minors require between
15 and 21 credits of study. At least six credits of the minor must be completed at
George Mason, and no more than three credits of D in the minor is accepted. Students
interested in a minor should consult the departmental listing to determine whether
a minor is offered and its specific requirements.
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements
Literacy
Literacy, the ability to read, write, and understand complex ideas in prose, is
the cornerstone of a liberal education. Everyone involved in educating university
students should consider literacy of paramount importance. Because literacy is an
essential part of a university education, a substantial amount of writing, in some
appropriate form, is required in all university programs.
English Composition Requirement
Because the ability to write well is so important to success in university studies
and professional careers, the university requires students to complete two semesters
of English composition. Students must enroll in ENGL 101 (or 100) upon admission,
unless they have received credit through transfer or proficiency examination. The
remaining university composition requirement is satisfied by ENGL 302, or an equivalent
transfer course. Students must attain a minimum grade of C in composition courses
to fulfill university degree requirements.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program in General Education complete the English
composition requirement by completing the Honors program.
Writing-Intensive Coures Requirement
In addition to English composition and as part of the university's commitment
to literacy in all programs, at least one course in each major, and often more than
one, has been designated as "writing intensive." While other courses in
the major might require written projects, the "writing-intensive" courses
emphasize the process of drafting and revision. Faculty in these courses give constructive
comments on drafts of at least one course project, which the students then revise
and resubmit, or use for future submissions. Writing-intensive courses are numbered
300 and above. See description of each major for the specific courses that fulfill
this requirement in that major.
Core Requirements
Each undergraduate degree program requires a substantial core from the arts and
sciences (30 credits). Six credits must be in English composition (see English Composition
Requirement). Of the remaining 24 credits, at least 6 must be in each of the following
three areas:
| Area A |
Area B |
Area C |
| Art |
Astronomy |
Anthropology |
| Communication |
Biology |
Economics |
| English |
Chemistry |
Geography |
| Foreign |
Computer Science |
(except 102 and 309) |
| Languages |
Engineering |
Government |
| Literature |
Geography 102 |
History |
| Performing Arts |
and 309 |
Linguistics |
| Philosophy |
Geology |
Psychology |
| Religion |
Mathematics |
Sociology |
| Speech |
Physics |
|
| |
|
|
Catalog Requirements
Bachelor's degree candidates may elect to graduate under the provisions of the
catalog in effect at the time of admission or under the provisions of a catalog subsequent
to admission if the student has been enrolled in a continuous progression from date
of admission to the receipt of a degree (summer sessions and one-semester absences
are excluded). A student who fails to register for two or more consecutive semesters
(not including summer sessions) must meet either the requirements of the catalog
in effect at the time of initial admission, if readmitted within five years of the
last attendance, or the catalog in force at the time of readmission.
Residence Requirements
At least one-fourth of the total credits presented on the degree application must
be completed at the university and must include at least 12 credits of upper-level
courses (numbered 300 or above) in the major program.
Students are expected to complete the final one-fourth of their college study
at the university. However, a student of junior standing who has completed 24 credits
of upper-level courses, including 12 upper-level credits in the major, may apply
to the appropriate dean for permission to complete the remaining degree requirements
elsewhere. Such applications must follow the procedures outlined in the section Credit
to be Earned at Other Colleges. Permission is granted only in special circumstances,
such as moving from the area or enrolling in an accredited professional school.
A student who gains early admission to an accredited professional school may be
granted a George Mason bachelor's degree while enrolled in a professional school
if certain conditions are met. In this context, a professional school is defined
as a school of dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathy, or veterinary medicine.
Before leaving the university, a student must obtain certification signed by the
department chair and the appropriate dean that the residence, general education,
and major requirements for the degree have been met. The student also must secure
from the dean prior approval of those professional school courses that are to be
applied only as elective credits to the total credits requirement for the bachelor's
degree.
Academic Requirements
To qualify for a degree, a student must have been admitted, must have fulfilled
all stated requirements for the specific degree, and must have earned a GPA of at
least 2.000 in the courses presented for graduation. An undergraduate may present
all courses in which satisfactory grades have been received and up to 12 credits
of courses in which D grades have been received. However, a student may not use a
grade of D in BIS 490 and may not use more than six credits of D grades in the major
or in the BIS core of study. Some programs may have a more restrictive policy regarding
the number of D grades allowable in the major. Please refer to the appropriate
section of the catalog for further information.
Students seeking a bachelor's degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level
courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation requirements.
A Graduation Appeals Committee in each college or school considers written appeals
from students failing to meet degree or certain area requirements.
Application for Degree
All students should initially declare and then maintain an "expected graduation
date" from George Mason through 4GMU. In their final semester, undergraduate
students who expect to complete degree requirements must confirm their intent to
graduate through the registrar's website by the end of the fifth week of classes
for that semester. August graduates are processed according to the deadlines for
the previous spring semester. Some majors require a paper application, which is due
in the Office of the Registrar eight to ten weeks after the first day of classes.
Paper applications are obtained through the registrar's graduation website. Graduation
applications will not automatically be extended to the next semester if postponed¬students
must reapply each semester. In order for a degree to be conferred, all coursework
must be completed, even if the course work is not being applied to the degree.
Separate applications for each degree, minor, or certificate are required. Double
majors and minors must be earned concurrently within the primary degree.
Students must have active registration status the semester of graduation. If all
course work has been completed, a special registration must be obtained.
Second Bachelor's Degree
A second bachelor's degree may be earned, either concurrently or sequentially.
Application for a second bachelor's degree declared after graduation from a first
degree must be conducted through the Office of Admissions. In order to graduate with
two degrees, students must present at least 30 George Mason credits beyond those
required by the first degree.
Students who are pursuing a bachelor's degree at Mason must present a detailed
program of study for both degrees and obtain authorizing signatures from the chair
or director of the second degree program (and from the dean or director, if required
by the college, school, or institute).
Students may declare the second concurrent degree by completing the Declaration
of Second Bachelor's Degree section of the Change/Declaration of Academic Program
form, available in the Registrar's Office.
Graduation with Distinction
A student graduates with distinction from the university when at least 60 credits
earned at the university are applied toward graduation and the student's grade point
average in all work applied toward graduation is at least equal to one of three values:
3.500 (with distinction)
3.700 (with high distinction)
3.900 (with highest distinction)
Graduation with Distinction and Recognition
A student graduates with distinction and with recognition of a distinguished senior
project if, in addition to meeting the criteria for graduation with distinction,
the student completes a research project or other substantial piece of creative work
directed by a faculty member and judged by the student's department to be of distinguished
quality. The departmental faculty establishes criteria by which a student graduating
with distinction may attempt to receive this recognition.
A B.I.S. student attempting this recognition is evaluated by the B.I.S. Advisory
Committee.
Comprehensive Examination
Undergraduates who have passed with distinction a voluntary departmental comprehensive
examination may have the following notation placed in the remarks section of the
transcript: "Voluntary comprehensive examination in (area) passed with distinction
(date)."
Commencement
Commencement exercises provide an opportunity for students and their families
to share in the conferral of academic degrees. Students wishing to participate in
commencement exercises must complete a Participation/Ticket Reservation form to reserve
a place for themselves in the academic procession and to reserve tickets for their
guests. The form must be returned to Events Management by the date designated in
the Schedule of Classes.
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