Student Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Academic Standing
Accuplacer Testing
Becoming a Student
Degree Evaluation
Degree Types
Dropping a Class
General Education
General Electives
Major Changes
Registration
Repeating Classes
Transferring
Unofficial Withdrawl
Webstart

In the Career and Academic Counseling Center – WB 147

A university policy set-up to track student performance from semester to semester using the grades you earn.

Your academic performance resulting from your grade point average (GPA). Your performance is measured these ways:

1. Good Standing = GPA of 2.0 or higher
2. Warning = GPA for most recent term is below 2.0
3. Probation = GPA for both your overall and current semesters are below 2.0
4. Continued Probation = Your overall and current semester GPA for two continuous semesters is below 2.0
5. Suspension = A student on continued probation who receives a subsequent semester GPA below 2.0
6. Dismissal = A student who fails to comply with the requirements of their academic suspension

When your GPA for the current term drops below a 2.0

• See your major academic advisor
• Complete an on-line Academic Success Workshop
• Print the completion form
• Bring it to your major advisor meeting

When your GPA for the current term and your overall GPA drops below a 2.0

1. See your major academic advisor
2. Attend an Academic Success Workshop or complete the Academic Success Workbook
3. Your major academic advisor will remove the hold

When academic probation status continues into the next or following semester.

See Amy Baird, our Academic Support Counselor, in the CACC. Requires mid-term grade reports from instructors in all classes.

Jan Klingman
Director, Academic Standards

Amy Baird
Academic Standards Counselor

Jan and Amy are located in the CACC

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YES...
Unless you have qualifying ACT or SAT scores OR college credit for English and math

NOTE: if under age 21, you’re required to take the ACT

Your ability to perform at the college level for reading, writing and math.You can take this test at the Wolverine Service Center located at 800 North and College Drive.

YES!
If the class is 1000 level or higher you will get college credit, so...give the test your best effort

MAYBE...

• If you’ve taken this test before, contact the institution and have them FAX your scores to the UVU Testing Center
• Math scores must be no older than 2 years
• English scores must be no older than 3 years

• Apply for Admissions
• If under age 21, provide ACT / SAT scores
• If over age 21, take UVU’s “ACCUPLACER” Test for English and Math
• Complete WebStart, UVU’s online orientation program

Reapply for admission online, if it’s been over one year (two semesters) since you last attended. See your major academic advisor for any questions.

Generally NO!

1. Requires "extenuating circumstances," plus substantial documentation supporting your claim
2. Requires a Withdrawal Exception form obtained from your major advisor

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A.A.S. = Associate of Applied Science. This degree is a “work ready degree” in specific majors requiring major courses, plus 16 general education classes.

A.S. = Associate of Science. This degree covers the first two years of most bachelors programs and requires major courses, including 35 general education classes.

A.A. = Associate of Arts. This degree covers the first two years of most bachelors programs requiring major courses, plus a language and 35 general education classes.

A degree evaluation outlines all classes you've taken and the remaining classes you need to graduate. Students can access this program in Wolverine Tracks.

• Required classes for all associate and bachelor degrees
• Includes 35 credits in subjects like: Math, English, Health, American Civilization and Ethics / Values, etc.
• See your major academic advisor for details

Classes of interest you select in addition to General Education classes. Electives help fulfill the total requirements for all associate and bachelor degrees. See your major academic advisor for details.

The CACC only changes majors to University Studies or Pre-professional. For all other major changes, see your major advisor.

The sooner, the better!
If your goal is a bachelors degree, you will save time and money with an associate degree pre-major. See your major advisor for details

• Enroll in CLSS 2100-Career and Major Exploration
• Take the MBTI or Strong Interest career assessments
• See a counselor or advisor in this office
• Visit with a major academic advisor
• Talk with your instructors

See your major advisor. We only change majors to University Studies and Pre-professional

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There could be any number of reasons:

• Unpaid parking tickets
• Academic standing HOLD
• Unpaid tuition, fees or fines
• Major academic advisor clearance
• Other, etc

• You have a "registration hold"
• Usually due to current academic standards violation (for example, your GPA is below 2.0) or other administrative issues
• Your major advisor can remove this hold

Unless you are a University Studies or Pre-professional student, we strongly suggest you see your major department advisor to remove registration holds

Each semester you can check critical dates by logging on to: http://www.uvu.edu/schedule/

We advise you to start taking math and English early in your academic program. Math challenges most students, so starting your first semester is a very smart choice.

POSSIBLY!

• Obtain an ADD/DROP card from One Stop
• Complete the ADD/DROP card
• Go to the class and see if there is space
• Give the card to the instructor
• With instructor approval and department approval you can add the class

• Pay for your tuition and buy books
• Obtain your ID card
• Get a parking pass
• Attend campus orientation
• Get ready for success

• You might need a prerequisite class(es)
• You have a "registration hold"
• Your ACCUPLACER, ACT or SAT scores are too low
• See your major academic advisor for assistance

YES!
However, the most recent grade for a repeat class is the grade used to determine your GPA.

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1. Request an official transcript be sent to UVU from each school attended
2. Once transcripts are received by UVU, expect to wait 2 to 4 weeks before your transfer credits are posted in Banner
3. Electronic transcripts are available for USHE schools

1. Go to One Stop and complete a request for transcripts
2. Pay the $2.00 fee
3. Make sure you have the complete address for the institution or school
4. Send electronic version within USHE system

Check with the transfer institution or school within the State of Utah. For out-of-state institutions, check with the college of your choice.

YES!
It’s a valuable pre-advisement for new and transfer students and...
It’s required before you can register for classes

• It’s an excellent online pre-advisement program
• You’ll learn how to register online
• You’ll learn about college life, time management, credit hours, grading policy and more...

A "UW" is an unoffical withdrawl. It's given when you stop attending class for any reason. A "UW" is the same as failing the class. An "E" grade is a failing grade.



Retake the class...OR...For "extenuating circumstances" request a Petition for Exception to Academic Policy form from the Registrar. You will need documentation for your claim. Drop off the completed form at the Registrar’s Office – BA 112.

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