Academic Policies
This page includes links to the 1997-1998 university-wide academic policies. Additional policies related to specific degree programs and majors can be found by consulting information provided by the offering department. Please refer to the appropriate college or department home page.
Definitions of Key Terms Related Topics in the Current Catalog
Academic Standing, Progress, Probation and Disqualification
- 1997 entrance requirements
- 1998 entrance requirements
- Application deadlines for 1997
- Application deadlines for 1998
- Estimated cost of attending UA 1997
Admissions Policies That Affect Continuing Students
- Acceptability of Credit
- Readmission
- Residency classification
- High school deficiencies
- Credits from Community Colleges
- The Transfer General Education Core Curriculum (TGECC)
- The Community College Transfer Guide
- Transfer Credits
APPRs and SAPRs (computerized degree-audit system which evaluates a student's progress toward graduation)
Credit Definitions and Enrollment Policies
Double Use of Courses (Double Dipping)
Examinations
- Semester Examinations
- CEEB Advanced Placement Program
- College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
- Proficiency and Exemption Examinations
- Upper-Division Writing Proficiency Examination (UDWPE)
General Education
- General Education Requirements (Composition/Writing, Mathematics, Second Language and General Study Area Requirements)
- General Education: Tier 1 Courses That Satisfy 1997-98 Study Area Requirements
- University-wide General Education Structure
The Grading System (Regular grades, special grades, change of grade, academic renewal)
Graduation Requirements
- Application for Bachelor's Degree Candidacy and Related Information
- Choice of Catalog
- Continuous Enrollment
- Graduation Averages and Credit Requirements
- Minimum Units Required for Baccalaureate Degrees
- Multiple Majors
- Time Limit for Obsolete Course Work
Registration Policies
- Change Of Major Or College
- Change Of Registration From Credit To Audit
- Change of Schedule (Drop/Add)
- Late Payment And Late Registration Fees
- Limitation of Registration
- Registration
- Registration Deadline
- Release Of Information
- Statement Of Financial Ineligibility
- Transfer To Less Advanced Course
Religious Observance and Practice, Accommodation of
Resources for Students with Disabilities