academic policy & gpa
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Academic Policy & GPA
Understanding Academic Policy
Statistics state that on average students change their majors 2-3 times before graduation.
However, there are a couple of academic policies at UT Arlington regarding excessive credit hours and declaring a major that can affect whether or not you can pursue certain degree options.
State Laws
45 Hours to Undergraduate Major
PolicyUndeclared is no longer an
option after 45 credit hours.
State Laws
Floating 30Only permitted 30 credit hours over degree plan before additional tuition and fees will charged.
Table of Academic Standards
TABLE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Total College Hours Undertaken
UTA GPA for Academic Probation
UTA GPA for Academic Warning and
Dismissal
0-29 less than 2.00 less than 1.60
30-59 less than 2.00 less than 1.80
60 or more less than 2.00 less than 2.00
Calculating GPA
Total Grade Points
Total UTA Hours
= Grade Point Average (GPA)
84 Grade Points-----------------------
28 UTA Hours = 3.0 GPA
Calculating GPA
Total UTA Hours X Desired GPA
Grade Points Needed =
21 UTA Hours x 2.0 GPA
-------------------42 Grade Points
Needed
Example:
Calculating GPD
Grade Points Needed (for a 2.0 GPA)
– Grade Points Earned= Grade Point Deficiency
Example:
42 Grade Points Needed - 24 Grade Points Earned_________________________
= 8 Grade Point Deficiency (GPD)
Academic Policy
Dropping Classes
•6 Drop Limit • Talk to Your Advisor•Know the Deadline • Spring 2014– March 28
Academic Success
GPA Repair
•Know How to Calculate GPA•Know Academic Policy• Talk to Your Advisor• Plan for Success & Failure
Academic Success
GPA Repair
•Check on Grading Policies•Grade Forgiveness•Grade Replacement•Grade Exclusion
Academic Policy
Grade Forgiveness
• Enter as New Freshman Fall 2013 and after - Upon receiving a grade of D or F in a 1000 or 2000 course, a student may, after filing the intent to do so, elect to have the grade forgiven. A student is limited to a total of two grade forgiveness opportunities – Check the Catalog for specific details!!!
Academic Policy
Grade Replacement
• Entered before Fall 2006 - Upon receiving a grade of D or F in a course, a student may, after filing an intent to do so, replace the grade by repeating the course. The second grade earned, whether higher or lower, will be used in calculating the grade point average unless the second grade is a W.
Academic Policy
Grade Exclusion
• Entered after Fall 2006 - Upon receiving a D or F in a course, a student may file a request with the Office of Admissions, Records and Registration for grade exclusion if they are planning on changing their major.
University Studies
BS in University Studies
Low GPA? 60+credits?It may be time to consider a degree in University Studies
to complete a bachelor degree and move on to the next goal
in your life.
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