Academic Standards
COURSE NUMBERING
001–049.......... Pre-college and remedial/Non-degree
050–099.......... Activity courses/Non-theory/Lower Division
100–199.......... Introductory courses/Lower Division
200–299.......... Intermediate courses/Lower Division
300–399.......... Intermediate courses/Upper Division
400–499.......... Advanced courses/Upper Division
500–699.......... Applicable to advanced degree/Graduate level
(400-499 level courses marked with a “G” are considered applicable to either undergraduate or graduate pro-grams)
(Undergraduates may not enroll in graduate-level courses)
(Undergraduate courses will not apply to graduate programs)
UNIT VALUE
Academic credit is measured on the Carnegie Semester Hour (Unit) System. One Carnegie unit of credit is earned as follows:
● Special Topics Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for one hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks. Special topics courses are indicated with the course code SPTO and are offered by an individual department to meet the interest of Woodbury University students.
● Lecture Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for one hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks.
● Laboratory Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for two hours (100 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of four hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks.
● Studio Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for two hours (100 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of four hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately 15 weeks.
● Independent Study: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of three hours (150 minutes) of student work per week for approximately 15 weeks. Independent study must be approved by the department chair and designed based on specific learning outcomes that are verifiable through the assessment of student achievement. Students will define the research topic and, with the assistance of their faculty sponsors, develop the syllabus, including a course description, learning outcomes, research criteria, assignments, and a weekly schedule. Regular periodic meetings with sponsoring faculty members are required.
● Directed Study: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of three hours (150 minutes) of student work per week for approximately 15 weeks. Students are permitted to individually study an existing course’s content through a directed experience that is supervised and controlled by faculty and approved by the department chair. Regular periodic meetings with sponsoring faculty are required, and the work must be focused on learning outcomes and verifiable through the assessment of student achievement.
● Internship: A minimum of 40 hours per unit of credit is required. Host companies must be approved by the department chair and company supervisors must agree to place the student in a position that will benefit not only their organization, but will add to the student’s education in a meaningful manner.
● Hybrid Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of three hours (150 minutes) of student work per week for approximately 15 weeks. All courses offered in this format shall include regular effective contact between instructor and students, through group and individual meetings, orientation and review sessions, supplemental seminar or study sessions, field trips, library workshops, tele-phone contact, correspondence, voicemail, email, or other activities.
● Online Courses: During an academic semester, one unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of three hours (150 minutes) of student work per week for approximately 15 weeks. All courses offered in this format shall include regular effective contact between instructor and students, through group and individual meetings, orientation and review sessions, supplemental seminar or study sessions, field trips, library workshops, tele-phone contact, correspondence, voicemail, email, or other activities.
● Co-op Courses: During an academic semester, students will work a minimum of 32 hours per week or 480 hours over the course of the 15-week semester. The University considers this workload equivalent to the aca-demic workload of a full-time student and both undergraduate and graduate students in the IPAL program will enroll in a zero-unit co-op course.
INTENSIVE DEGREE PROGRAM COURSE UNIT VALUE
● Five-Week Courses: One unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of four hours in class per week and three hours of preparation per day for five weeks.
● Seven-Week Courses: One unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of four hours in class per week and two hours of preparation per day for seven weeks.
● Six-Week Courses: One unit of credit is awarded for a minimum of four hours in class per week and two-and one-half hours of preparation per day for six weeks.
CHANGE IN COURSE UNIT VALUE
Woodbury University reserves the right to adjust the unit value of a course due to changes in curriculum. The change in unit value of a course does not affect the minimum units required for graduation.
EXAMINATIONS AND EVALUATION
Final grades for courses should be based on a minimum of three significant evaluations. Most courses will have mid-semester and final examinations as part of this evaluation. In studio and laboratory courses, evaluation is of-ten carried out in the form of projects, special critiques, and other approved methods. The final examination schedule is shown in the University’s academic and administrative calendar as well as in the schedule of classes. The specific final examination schedule is published by the Office of Academic Affairs near the beginning of each semester and is available from the Registrar’s Office.
GRADES AND QUALITY POINTS
Woodbury primarily uses a letter grade evaluation reporting system based on a 4.0 quality point formula. Earned grades and quality points are awarded according to the following schedule:
Superior Grades: A, A-
A 4.00 quality points per semester hour
A- 3.67 quality points per semester hour
Above Average Grades: B+, B, B-
B+ 3.33 quality points per semester hour
B 3.00 quality points per semester hour
B- 2.67 quality points per semester hour
Average Grades: C+, C
C+ 2.33 quality points per semester hour
C 2.00 quality points per semester hour
Below Average Grade: C-
C- 1.67 quality points per semester hour
Unsatisfactory, but Passing Grades: D+, D
D+ 1.33 quality points per semester hour
D 1.00 quality points per semester hour
Failing Grade: F
F 0 quality points per semester hour
AU Audit 0 quality points
W Withdraw 0 quality points
(Issued only when a student officially withdraws from a course)
WM Military Withdrawal 0 quality points
(Issued when a student is called to active duty and cannot complete a course)
WW Administrative Withdrawal 0 quality points
(Issued when the University withdraws the student from a course)
I Incomplete 0 quality points
(See policy on Incomplete Grades)
P Passing Grade 0 quality points
(equivalent to a grade of “C” or better)
NP Not Passing Grade 0 quality points
IP In Progress Grade 0 quality points
NG No Grade 0 quality points
WU Unofficial Withdrawal 0 quality points
(Issued by the instructor in consultation with the registrar when a student stop attending/participating in the course without formal notification to the institution)
The grades “P” (Pass) and “NP” (No Pass) are available for selected courses, such as internship courses, as specified under the description for the designated course.
The minimum passing grade for preparatory and transitional classes MATH 100, Pre-Statistics; MATH 149, Intermediate Algebra; WRIT 113, First-Year Academic Writing; WRIT 313, Advanced Academic Writing; LSCI 105, Information Theory and Practice; LSCI 106, Information Sources in Architecture and Interior Design; LSCI 205, Information in the Disciplines, is “C” or better.
“IP” (“In Progress”) is an interim grade used to indicate that a course is scheduled to exceed the authorized end date of an academic semester. The time unit for course completion is to be determined by the instructor, and specified in the syllabus or contract, subject to the approval of the registrar at the time the course is scheduled. This mark is available for use in internships, field experiences, and independent studies. The “IP” appears on the student’s record to document enrollment. The appropriate grade replaces the “IP” on the student’s record after the course is complete. The “IP” is not included in calculations of grade point average.
“NG” (“No Grade”) is an interim grade used only by the registrar when a delay in the reporting of a grade is due to circumstances beyond the control of the student. “NG” will be replaced by the appropriate grade as soon as it be-comes available. The “NG” is not included in calculations of grade point average.
Grading Guidelines
“A” = Clearly stands out as excellent performance, has unusually sharp insight into material and initiates thoughtful questions, comprehends various aspects of an issue, articulates well, and writes logically and clearly; integrates ideas previously learned from this and other disciplines and anticipates the next steps in progression of ideas. Ex-ample: “A” work should be of such a nature that it could be put on reserve for all students to review and emulate. The “A” student is, in fact, an example for others to follow.
“B” = Grasps subject matter at a level considered to be “good” to “very good,” is an active listener and participant in class discussion, speaks and writes well, accomplishes more than the minimum requirements, and produces high-quality work in and out of class. A “B” grade indicates a high level of performance and is given in recognition for solid work; a “B” should be considered a high grade.
“C” = Demonstrates satisfactory comprehension of the subject matter, accomplishes only the minimum requirements, displays little initiative, communicates orally and in writing at an acceptable level for a college student, and has a generally acceptable understanding of all basic concepts. Example: “C”-level work represents average work for the students in a program or class. A student receiving a “C” has met the requirements and deadlines of the course. The “C” student must be a student whose work the University would be willing to exhibit.
“D” = Below average quality and quantity of work in and out of class, unsatisfactory, and barely acceptable. Example: A “D” grade is passing by only a slim margin.
“F” = Unacceptable quality and quantity of work in and out of class. “F”-level work does not qualify the student to progress to a more advanced level of study.
NOTE: Good grades are correlated with regular attendance and with assignments of all types completed and on time. Poor grades are often correlated with frequent absences and incomplete and/or missing assignments. Plus or minus grades indicate that a student's work is at the high or low end of the assigned grade.
Final Evaluation and Grading
A final letter grade is to be issued at the end of the semester of registration. The final grade is based on the instructor’s assessment of student learning.
Grade Point Average
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for undergraduate graduation. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation from the graduate programs offered in the School of Business or School of Architecture.
Semester Academic Honors
The Dean’s List – Each semester, the University recognizes full-time undergraduate students who demonstrate aca-demic excellence. Undergraduates who successfully complete at least 12 units with letter grades other than “P”, “I”, or “IP” and achieve a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List and receive letters of commendation from the deans of their respective schools.
Policy Statement on Final Grades
Grades submitted to the Registrar’s Office by course instructors are considered to be final, official institutional grades. By policy, a grade is based on the instructor’s evaluation of coursework completed as of the ending date of the course. The ending date is the day of the final examination at the end of the academic semester. Final course grades may not be changed as a result of students submitting additional work, repeating examinations, or taking additional examinations after the conclusion of the course.
Policy on Adjustment of Final Grade through Reevaluation
Although grades submitted to the registrar are considered final and official, further evaluation by the instructor of record may reveal computational or clerical errors.
The registrar is authorized to accept an adjusted grade when the following conditions exist:
● A student requests reevaluation on or prior to the Friday of the seventh full week of the following semester (excluding summer term) by formally filing a petition with the Registrar’s Office.
● An instructor, upon reevaluation, identifies and acknowledges an error and reports a corrected grade to the registrar.
● Upon reexamination of the work completed, an instructor concludes that the original grade was in error and reports the error to the Registrar’s Office by the Friday of the seventh full week of the following semester (excluding summer term).
Semester deadlines for grade change submissions are available at the Registrar’s Office.
NOTE: When reporting revised grades, instructors will certify, via the official Grade Change Petition/Report, that the revised grade is based on the correction of an error revealed by reexamination of the instructor’s records.
Policy on Incomplete Grades
An Incomplete grade (“I”) may be issued by a course instructor when an extenuating circumstance, such as illness, occurs during the final seven weeks of the semester. An Incomplete grade may be issued when the following con-ditions exist:
● The student has filed an official petition for an Incomplete grade with the course instructor prior to the day of the final examination or final project due date.
● The student has attended class sessions regularly, submitted timely work assignments, and taken examina-tions and quizzes. The student’s performance has been acceptable during the first eight weeks of the semes-ter.
● The extenuating circumstance, such as illness, has been documented.
● The instructor has approved the petition and listed the work yet to be completed.
● The student who has received an “I” grade is eligible to complete the course requirements by the designated contract completion date, which must fall within the following semester (excluding summer sessions). When the course requirements have not been fulfilled within the designated period, the “I” grade will be changed to a permanent “F” grade.
● Upon completion of the remaining coursework within the extended period, the student must file a formal pe-tition for a change of grade with the Registrar’s Office.
● A student may not re-enroll in a class or attend a class in which he/she has an incomplete grade pending.
RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING A GRADE
A student may repeat a course for the purpose of improving a grade. The course must be repeated in its entirety. With the exception of courses designated as repeatable, no additional credit is earned for repeating a course in which the initial grade was “Passing.” Both the original grade and the grade earned in the repeated course will per-manently appear on the student’s transcript record. The grade for the repeated course is the final earned grade for the course. The original course grade and quality points will no longer apply toward cumulative totals.
Independent and Directed Study
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Philosophy
Independent study is a mode of study available on a limited basis to students who have achieved high levels of aca-demic performance. Independent study courses answer the need for individual research and expression in areas of special interest for which the University does not offer specific classroom courses. It provides a learning experience in selecting a study project, mastering the necessary library and research techniques for gathering data, and devis-ing a suitable means of communicating the results of the project. Such experiences permit self-testing that comes with self-imposed assignments and discipline. The demands are rigorous; however, there is great potential for high-level achievement through self-directed learning.
Definition
Independent study courses are student-initiated with goals, objectives, learning outcomes, and assessment proce-dures designed by the student and an appropriate faculty sponsor. An independent study course may not duplicate a regular classroom course of study offered by the University. The dean of the appropriate school must approve each independent study course.
Eligibility
● Undergraduate students who have obtained sophomore standing (30 units) and are in good academic stand-ing are eligible to apply for courses by independent study.
● Graduate students in good standing are eligible to apply for courses by independent study.
● Students must demonstrate to the proposed faculty sponsor that they have the academic pre-requisites and/or related experience necessary to perform the projected study.
● Generally, non-matriculated students are ineligible to undertake courses by independent study.
Registration Authorization
● Registration for a course by independent study is authorized only after the independent study contract has been approved.
● Registration must be completed by the first day of the third week of the semester of enrollment. Therefore, it is expected that students will complete their application for independent study and receive final approval of the independent study contract prior to the beginning of the semester intended for registration.
Exceptions for late registration must receive the approval of the Faculty Academic Policy Appeals Committee.
Final Evaluation and Grading
A final letter grade is to be issued at the end of the semester of the registration. The final grade is based on the faculty sponsor’s assessment of the student learning as outlined in the independent study contract under the in-structional objectives, learning outcomes, and evaluation criteria. A passing grade may not be earned when there is an absence of a final written paper or project summary.
DIRECTED STUDY
Definition
Directed study is available to students who, due to extenuating circumstances, cannot enroll in a regularly sched-uled course. Directed study allows students to do the work of a regular, specified course by accessing the material without regular classroom attendance. This may be done whether or not the class is offered during the semester of registration. The same learning must be demonstrated as that achieved by students attending the regular class; alternative arrangements for exams and other requirements are subject to approval by the instructor.
Eligibility
● Students must demonstrate to the proposed faculty sponsor that they have the academic pre-requisites nec-essary to perform the directed study.
● Generally, non-matriculated students, are ineligible to undertake courses by directed study.
Registration Authorization
● Registration for a course by directed study is authorized only after the directed study contract has been ap-proved.
● Exceptions for late registration must receive the approval of the Faculty Academic Policy Appeals Committee.
ACADEMIC MINORS
An academic minor consists of a coordinated set of courses that advances student learning beyond the introductory level in an academic field but is not sufficient to constitute a major. Students may not minor in their major. All pre-requisite requirements for the courses listed must be met. Minors are listed on students’ transcripts but are not listed on diplomas. Courses taken to satisfy major requirements cannot be used to satisfy minor requirements. A minor consists of a minimum of 15 units. Nine of these units must be unique to the minor; the remaining units may also be applied to general education, restricted design electives, or unrestricted elective requirements.
CONCENTRATIONS
A concentration is a structured plan of study within a major. The number of credit hours for a concentration varies but is included within the credit hours for the major. The concentration appears on the official transcript.
TIME RESTRICTION ON DEGREE COMPLETION
Full-time students pursuing Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees must complete all requirements within six years after matriculation. Full-time Bachelor of Architecture students must complete all requirements within seven years after matriculation. Part-time students pur-suing four-year Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees must complete all requirements eight years after matriculation. Part-time students in the five-year Bache-lor of Architecture program must complete all degree requirements 10 years after matriculation.
ACADEMIC STANDING
Students are considered to be in good academic standing when they maintain minimum semester and cumulative grade point averages (GPAs) of 2.0 (undergraduates) or 3.0 (graduates) on all attempted Woodbury University coursework. Cumulative GPA requirements include all work numbered 050 or higher.
Financial aid recipients are required to meet additional requirements for satisfactory academic standing. Refer to the Financial Aid section for more details.
Students with documentation of a disability or serious injury or illness should schedule an appointment to review that documentation with the Disabilities and Accessibility Office by calling 818-394-3345 or emailing OSAspecial-needs@woodbury.edu.
Academic Warning
Students who fail to meet the minimum term grade point average (GPA) for satisfactory academic standing but earn/maintain a cumulative grade point average above the minimum satisfactory GPA will be placed formally on Academic Warning. Notification will be sent from the Office of Academic Affairs to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. The student will be required to consult with the faculty advisor in the student’s major. The student must meet all conditions included in the Aca-demic Warning notification.
Academic Probation
After one semester (fall, spring, or summer), students who fail to meet the minimum cumulative grade point aver-age (GPA) for satisfactory academic standing (2.0 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students) will be placed formally on Academic Probation. Notification will be sent from the Office of Academic Affairs to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. This notification will stipulate the conditions for continued enrollment. The student will be required to:
1. Schedule an appointment with the faculty advisor in his/her major.
2. Consult Academic Affairs Counselor Ernesto Morales and complete a request form for an academic peer mentor (APM), available at the Whitten reception desk or via email request to ernesto.mo-rales@woodbury.edu.
3. Utilize the free support services available to students in the Whitten Student Center Burbank campus or via your facility (San Diego and Burbank): a. Tutoring Center https://wu.mywconline.com/index.php?msgLOG=YES b. Writing Center https://woodbury.mywconline.com/
International students must also satisfy minimum academic progress standards for international students and should consult with a designated school official (international student advisor) in Student Affairs.
The student must meet all conditions included in the Academic Probation notification. Failure to do so will result in future holds on course registrations.
Academic Probation for Students Receiving VA Benefits
Any student receiving veterans benefits whose cumulative grade point average remains below 2.0 for more than two semesters will not be eligible for future certification for VA benefits.
Subject to Dismissal and Provisional Probation
After two semesters (including fall, spring, or summer), students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to the minimum satisfactory level (2.0 for undergraduate students; 3.0 for graduate students) will be considered Subject to Dismissal.
Students who are subject to dismissal but have shown significant academic progress as indicated below may be allowed to continue at Woodbury for one additional semester on Provisional Probation. Significant academic progress is defined as follows:
● Freshman (0-29 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.60
● Sophomore (30-59 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.70
● Junior (60-89 total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.80
● Senior (90 or more total units): Earned a term GPA of at least 2.00 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 1.90
● Graduate student: Earned a term GPA of at least 3.0 with a cumulative GPA no lower than 2.90
Students who are allowed to continue on provisional probation will be sent notification from the associate vice president of Academic Affairs to the student’s officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Wood-bury University email address. This notification will stipulate the conditions for continued enrollment. The student will be required to:
1. Schedule an appointment with the faculty advisor in his/her major.
2. Schedule an appointment to meet with the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Raida Gatten (raida.gatten@woodbury.edu).
3. Complete a request form for an academic peer mentor (APM), available at the Whitten reception desk or via email request to ernesto.morales@woodbury.edu
4. Utilize the free support services available to students and found in the Whitten Student Center Burbank campus or via your facility (San Diego & Burbank) a. Tutoring Center https://wu.mywconline.com/index.php?msgLOG=YES b. Writing Center https://woodbury.mywconline.com/
International students must also satisfy minimum academic progress standards for international students and should consult with a designated school official (international student advisor) in Student Affairs.
Students must meet all conditions included in provisional probation notifications. Failure to do so will result in future holds on course registrations and may result in the administrative withdrawal of the student from all enrolled courses.
Academic Dismissal
After two consecutive semesters (including fall, spring, or summer), students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average and who do not qualify for provisional probation will be academically dismissed from the University. Notification will be sent from the associate vice president of Academic Affairs to the student's officially listed mailing address and to the student’s official Woodbury University email address. This notification will stipulate the conditions necessary for the student to apply for reinstatement to Woodbury University. A hold will be placed on future course registrations and the dismissal will be recorded on the student’s transcript.
Procedures for Appealing Policies on Satisfactory Academic Standing
Students failing to meet Satisfactory Academic Standing who believe extenuating circumstances have impacted their ability to participate/perform academically have the right to appeal decisions on their academic standing. Students must provide, in writing, a letter of explanation and documentation to the designated person, office, or committee stated below within this policy and by the published deadline. If the deadline falls on a holiday or non-business day, the appeal packet will be due by the following business day.
Appeal Documentation Guidelines
Students who wish to appeal must submit documentation (i.e., medical, legal) from a qualified evaluator as de-scribed below, as well as any applicable historical records and materials. These materials must be applicable to the dates of enrollment under appeal and within three years old. The University utilizes common sense and discretion in accepting older documentation of conditions that are permanent or non-varying, though some conditions and/or changes may warrant more frequent updates in order to provide a more accurate picture. The University, therefore, reserves the right to request additional information in order to determine eligibility.
Appeals based on emergent medical conditions affecting a semester’s performance:
Evaluator Qualifications
● The professional conducting the assessments and rendering diagnoses must have comprehensive training with regard to the specific issue(s) (disability, serious injury, or illness) being addressed.
● All evaluators/diagnosticians must be impartial individuals who are not family members, employers, employees, or otherwise personally affiliated with the student or the student’s family.
● The name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, including information about licensure or certification, area of specialization, employment, and state in which the individual practices should be clearly stated in the documentation.
Comprehensive documentation
1. State the specific condition that impacted the student’s ability to perform or participate academically.
2. Include relevant educational, developmental, and medical history.
3. If medical, describe the comprehensive testing and techniques used to arrive at the diagnosis/es. Include test results with subtest scores (standard or scaled scores) for all tests.
4. Describe the functional limitations resulting from the condition(s). Explain how the condition(s) has impacted the student’s academic functioning and abilities.
5. NOTE:
a. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan is not sufficient documentation of a disability.
b. The University may require additional documentation if it is determined that the existing documentation is incomplete or inadequate to ascertain the extent of the condition or its impact on the student’s ability to academically participate or perform. The cost of obtaining documentation is borne by the student.
Questions about this policy should be addressed to the Office of Academic Affairs.
Completion Time Limits
Part-time graduate students may receive an additional two years to complete their degree objective. The graduate academic progress and grading policy is administered by the Registrar’s Office and the Office of Academic Affairs.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Academic Major
Upon admission to a degree program, candidates select an academic major. Students follow the required curriculum for the selected major as outlined in the student handbook of their admission year, including major, general education, and elective courses required to achieve the minimum semester hour units for the degree.
Degree Contract and Change of Handbook Contract
A degree is based on the student handbook in effect at the time of admission and matriculation. Students may receive authorization through formal petition to change their handbook year. In doing so, the degree is revised based on all requirements (transfer policy, major(s), general education, and electives) outlined in the University handbook in effect at the time the petition to change the handbook year is approved.
Change of Degree Program
Students who matriculate into one degree program, such as the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program, and desire to change to another degree program, such as the Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree program, must formally apply for admission and be accepted into that program before the change is affected. The contract for the degree is then based on the University handbook in effect at the time readmission and matriculation occur. The application for a change of degree program may be obtained from the Registrar’s Office.
Double Major
Students admitted to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Arts (BA), or the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree program may pursue a double major. The minimum requirement for graduating with two majors is the completion of all required courses in both majors, as well as completion of the general education and mini-mum elective semester hour units for the degree.
Although, as a rule, both majors are completed concurrently, a second major may be added after degree completion if certain criteria are met:
● The statute of limitations on the degree must be unexpired.
● The additional major must be completed under the handbook currently in effect, subject to departmental re-view.
● The second major is certified through the transcript of record. No additional diploma will be issued nor will an invitation to the graduation ceremony be forthcoming.
In such cases, the University can make no guarantee of full-time status or the timeliness of course offerings.
Dual Degree
Students may, with the approval of their advisor and the registrar, pursue dual degrees at the same level. Mini-mum requirements for dual degrees are handled in the same manner as double majors. The difference here is that the student pursues two majors with different degree designations, for example, pursuing both a BA and a BFA.
Change of Major
Students may receive authorization through formal petition to change their academic major. In doing so, the con-tract for the degree is based on the handbook in effect at the time of admission and matriculation, or the hand-book in effect at the time the Petition for Change of Major is approved.
Degree Requirements
In order to earn a degree, a student must complete all department, course, and unit requirements as stipulated in the handbook in effect when the student first matriculated at the University, or the handbook in effect when a change of major and/or handbook year is approved. The University may modify specific course requirements when courses are deleted or curricula are revised. In such a case, appropriate substitutions will be made.