On this Page:
- Credits
- Credit Load
- Classification of Students
- Course Numbering System
- Registration
- Auditing Courses
- Repeating UWEC Courses
- Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Registration
- Policy on Remedial Education
- Assessment of Student Academic Achievement
- Class Attendance Policies
- Final Examinations
- Grading System
- Incompletes
- Progress and Grade Reports
- Academic Distinction
- Withdrawals
- Leave of Absence
- Transcripts
- Credit by Exam
- Advanced Placement Program
- Academic Standing
and Progress - Forgiveness of Earlier Academic Record
University Catalogue: 2007-08
Academic Policies and Regulations
The unit of credit is the semester hour. It is defined as one class hour per week (or its equivalent) for one semester. Thus a lecture-discussion course which meets three hours per week ordinarily carries three semester credits. Laboratory and studio classes usually require two hours in class as the equivalent of one semester credit.
In course descriptions in this catalogue, the parenthetic notation “(3-0)” indicates three hours of lecture/discussion per week, with zero laboratory/studio hours; “(2-2)” indicates two hours of lecture/discussion per week, with two hours of laboratory/studio hours.
CREDIT LOAD
Since a student is expected to spend approximately two hours in preparation for each hour in the classroom, 16 credits is considered a normal semester load (for the spring and fall semesters, or proportionate amounts for shorter courses) for undergraduates. Eighteen credits is the maximum for which a student may register without obtaining special permission. Registration for more than 18 credits (including audits) may be permitted by the Associate Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled, if the student has a resident GPA of at least 3.00 and if other conditions make the overload advisable. (In the summer and winterim sessions, all students may take a maximum of as many credits as the number of weeks they are attending).
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Full-Time Students. For fall and spring semesters an undergraduate enrolled for 12 or more credits (excluding audits) is considered a full-time student; and must be enrolled in a minimum of six credits to be considered at least half-time. A graduate student enrolled for nine or more credits is classified as full-time; and must be enrolled in a minimum of five credits to be considered at least half-time
In the summer session, and undergraduate enrolled for nine or more credits is considered full-time (five is the minimum for half-time); and a graduate student must be enrolled in seven or more credits to be considered full-time (four is the minimum for half-time).
In the winterim session, enrollment in two credits is considered full-time and one credit is considered half-time for all students.
Special Students. Students who are not formally admitted to the university are classified as special students. Registration as an undergraduate special student is limited to six credits or two courses per semester (if credits exceed six) during fall and spring semesters. During the summer and winterim sessions, all specials may take a maximum of as many credits as the number of weeks they are attending.
Class Level. Students attain class level according to the number of semester credits earned:
Freshman: fewer than 30 semester credits.
Sophomore: 30-59 semester credits.
Junior: 60-89 semester credits.
Senior: 90 or more semester credits.
COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
Level. The first digit in a course number indicates the level of the course:
001-099 - courses that cannot be counted toward minimum degree requirements.
100-199 - courses primarily for freshmen.
200-299 - courses primarily for sophomores.
300-499 - courses open to juniors and seniors.
500-699 - junior-senior courses approved for graduate credit.
700-799 - courses open only to graduate students.
Enrollment by Level. Undergraduate students may enroll in courses numbered one level above their classification, provided they meet the stated prerequisites and the course description does not specifically exclude them.
Enrollment of Undergraduates for Graduate Credit. Upon the recommendation of the student's adviser, course instructor, and chair of the department offering the course, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire undergraduate student may be allowed to enroll in a limited number of graduate courses, provided he or she has a 3.00 undergraduate GPA and has the approval of the College Dean. Qualified students may take up to, but not exceed, a total of nine credits of graduate-level coursework. Undergraduate fees will be charged for this graduate-level coursework. The graduate credits cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the bachelor's degree. Application forms for enrollment in graduate courses as an undergraduate may be obtained from the Registrar's office.
REGISTRATION
The University provides online registration for all students accessible via the World Wide Web. Each student is assigned a registration time based upon credits earned. The assigned time, along with a degree audit, is sent to each student via e-mail prior to registration. Registration begins in November for the Spring semester, in October for Winterim, in February for Summer Session, and in April for Fall semester. Advising is required prior to registration for juniors and seniors on academic warning or probation, all transfer students, all freshmen and sophomores, and for those graduate students who have not yet filed a degree program plan. Students must pay a deposit prior to registration for fall, winterim, and spring. (The summer deposit is due in early May.)
New freshmen register in the summer during their freshman orientation sessions.
Late Registration. A student may enroll for a full credit load after the regular registration period but within the first two weeks of classes. (The instructor's permission is required during the second week of classes.) Thereafter, any registration must be sanctioned by the Associate Dean of the appropriate College. No registrations for full semester courses are permitted after the second week of classes in the academic year.
Change of Registration. After registration, courses may be added or dropped or sections changed under the regulations established for this purpose by faculty policy.
Adding courses. Students who wish to add courses during the first week of classes may do so using MyBlugold. After the first week of classes, students must obtain the Change of Registration form from the Registrar's office and return the completed form to that office.
Withdrawing from courses. A student who wishes to withdraw from full-semester courses during the first two weeks of classes (no record of enrollment) may do so without the instructor's or adviser's signature. After the second week of classes, students must obtain the Change of Registration form from the Registrar's office and return the completed form with signatures to that office. Courses that are not a full semester in length, including Winterim and Summer courses, have earlier withdrawal deadlines. These can be obtained from MyBlugold, or the Registrar's office.
A change becomes official only when it has been processed by the Registrar's office. (See also Withdrawals.)
AUDITING COURSES
Registering to audit a course permits a student to participate in the class without earning credit. This privilege is helpful to students who wish to review introductory work, especially after a considerable period of absence from the campus. Others choose to audit courses for reasons of personal interest and the enjoyment of learning.
Some courses may be designated by departments or Colleges as unsuitable or unavailable for auditing. In all courses open to auditors, the following conditions apply:
1. Students seeking to register for credit are given priority over auditors.
2. An auditor must pay any basic fee required for auditing under the current tuition rates and any special fees applicable to the course. Auditors who wish to have student ID privileges also pay campus (segregated) fees.
3. Audited courses are included in the student's credit load for the term when determining overloads. If auditing a class results in an overload (e.g., more than 18 semester credit hours for undergraduates) students need approval of the Associate Dean of the appropriate College.
4. Audited courses are not included in the student's credit load for the term when determining full or part-time status. (See Classification of Students.)
5. Initial registration to audit a course is not included in the total semester registration for the purposes of determining satisfactory academic progress. (See Academic Standing and Progress.)
6. Enrollment on an audit basis may not be changed to a credit basis, or vice versa, after the approved period for adding classes.
7. The auditor must consult the instructor of the course to determine the conditions for a successful audit. Some courses cannot profitably be audited without participation in class activities; the instructor must indicate how much and what kind of participation is required.
8. Upon successful completion of an audit, the mark of V will be entered on the student's record. Failure to meet the instructor's conditions will be recorded as UV; withdrawal from the course will be recorded as WV. These marks are not course grades and are not computed in GPAs.
9. Students who are auditors-only and who do not pay campus (segregated) fees have access limited to the library, computing services, and the nonsegregated fee funded activities of the student union. No additional fee is charged for such access.
10. Students are not eligible for financial aid for audited courses.
Auditors over age 60 and SSI/SSDI auditors. Residents of Wisconsin who are 60 years of age and older or who meet certain disability requirements may audit courses on a space-available basis at no charge for tuition. Other fees, however, may be assessed. Persons 60 years of age and older as of the first day of classes must show proof of birth date. Persons with disabilities must provide a copy of documents proving eligibility for benefits under the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.
REPEATING UW-EAU CLAIRE COURSES
The privilege of repeating coursework allows students to attain a satisfactory level of achievement in courses in which they initially encountered difficulties. Because a course can be repeated only once, students will discuss with their academic advisers the reasons for their low grade or W in the course before attempting the course a second time. It is the student's responsibility to obtain assistance to sharpen their skills or resolve the problems that led to poor performance or noncompletion the first time they took the course. If the low grade was earned in a course which is a prerequisite to another course, students are urged to repeat the prerequisite course before enrolling, and risking poor performance, in the other course.
The repeat privilege applies only to courses taken at UW-Eau Claire (whether taken originally at UW-Eau Claire or elsewhere) for which a grade of C- or below or a W was initially earned. Registration for a repeated course must be on the same basis (letter grade or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) as the original course.
A course in which a grade of C- or below or a W was originally earned may be repeated once. The new grade will replace the previous grade in computing GPAs, but both the initial grade and the repeated grade will appear on the student's official transcript.
NOTE: In extenuating circumstances, the Associate Dean of a College in which the student is enrolled may give permission for the second repeat of a course. Such permission may be requested upon recommendation of the student's academic adviser. The Associate Dean determines whether the grade earned in the second repeat will replace previous grades or will be averaged with previous grades earned in that course in computing GPAs. All three grades will appear on the student's official transcript.
SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY (S/U) REGISTRATION
Registration for a grade of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory, instead of the usual letter grades, permits students to venture into elective areas with less risk to GPAs. However, the potential disadvantages should be carefully weighed. Some institutions, particularly graduate and professional schools, will not accept the grade of S in transfer. Furthermore, S/U registration is restricted on many programs at UW-Eau Claire, and the responsibility for determining its acceptability rests with the student.
Eligibility. The option of S/U registration is open only to students with sophomore standing or above and a resident GPA of 2.00 or higher. (Exception: any student may enroll in a physical activity course on the S/U basis.)
Procedures. S/U registration must be designated by the student no later than the approved period for dropping courses with no record.
S/U registration may not be changed to the standard grading system, or vice versa, after the approved period for dropping courses with no record. An S/U course may be dropped in accordance with University rules.
S/U Grades. The grade of S is equivalent to at least a C or above in the standard grading system; it denotes that the student's work was satisfactory and that credit is granted for the course. The grade of S is not computed in the student's semester and resident GPAs.
The grade of U indicates work below the level of a C in the standard grading system. No credit is granted. A course in which a U is received does not count toward the completion of at least three-quarters of the total semester registration, and thus may have an adverse effect on the student's academic standing. (See Academic Standing and Progress.) However, the grade of U is not computed in the student's semester and resident GPAs. When repeating a course initially taken on the S/U basis, the student must also repeat the course on the S/U grade basis. (See Repeating UW-Eau Claire Courses.)
Reporting of Grades. Instructors will record standard letter grades for all students; the conversion to a grade of S or U will be made by the Registrar's office.
Restrictions. (1) A student may carry no more than one course on the optional S/U basis for degree credit in any term of enrollment. (Exception: any student in any term of enrollment may enroll in one or more physical activity course(s) on an S/U basis and still take one other degree credit course on an S/U basis. Certain Education field work courses also require multiple S/U enrollments. The student, however, must be otherwise eligible to take the additional degree credit course on an S/U basis.) (2) No more than one course taken on the S/U basis may be counted toward a standard major or a minor. No more than two S/U courses may be counted toward a comprehensive major. Colleges and departments may place further restrictions on major, minor, or professional programs and sequences, and dean's list criteria also vary by college. (3) No more than 12 credits of S/U courses will be counted toward the total for graduation.
POLICY ON REMEDIAL EDUCATION
New freshmen who score below 375 on the University of Wisconsin English Placement Test (UWENGL) and below 18 on the ACT English or below 430 on the SAT Verbal are required to take the remedial English course (Engl 099). New freshmen whose Algebra score on the UW System Mathematics placement examination is below 376 are required to take a remedial mathematics course (Math 010 or 020). Required remedial English and mathematics courses must be successfully completed before a student has earned 30 credits or registration will be denied.
ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
The University's Assessment Plan calls for the assessment of student academic achievement. The purpose of the University Assessment Plan is not to measure individual student progress but to determine if the goals of the baccalaureate degree are being accomplished. The University uses several different procedures to determine if academic goals are being achieved.
(1) ACT-CAAP (Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency). The CAAP is administered to students in selected classes. When a class is selected, all students enrolled are required to take the test.
(2) Portfolio Project. The UW-Eau Claire Portfolio Project requires students to save selected papers and projects in order to prepare a portfolio. The project begins in First Year Experiences courses and continues through graduation. Portfolios may also be required in the student's major program. Students can use their University portfolio to begin a professional portfolio for presentation to future employers, graduate schools, or scholarship selection committees.
(3) Exit Interviews. Students may be asked to participate in exit interviews. The purpose of the exit interview is to give students an opportunity to reflect on the baccalaureate experience.
Students in capstone courses and alternative capstone experiences in the majors will be required to participate in some part of assessment of the baccalaureate such as exit interviews, surveys, or portfolios. (U. Senate, 5/01)
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICIES
All students are expected to attend all class sessions of courses in which they are enrolled. Each faculty member should inform each class in writing at the beginning of the course regarding the use of student attendance in relation to student evaluation procedures.
If a student fails to attend the first class meeting of any course without previously notifying the instructor or the department chair, the student may be dropped from that course so that the vacancy may be filled by another student from a waiting list. It remains the student's responsibility to determine their own enrollment status. Each department has a policy on first-day class attendance.
If a student has verified employment responsibilities from September 1 through the Labor Day weekend, reasonable accommodations will be made for the absences resulting from this employment. Accommodation procedures are described in the Student Services and Standards Handbook.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
Examination week is part of the regular academic semester, and all classes are required to meet as shown in the final examination schedule. Examination schedules are available on the Web. Visit the Registrar's Web site at: www.uwec.edu/registrar/student/exams/index.htm. In the Winterim and Summer sessions, examinations are usually given at the last scheduled meeting of the class. Each course offered for credit is concluded with a final examination unless the instructor determines that some other method of evaluation is more appropriate to the objectives of the course.
No student will be permitted to reschedule a final examination unless there are extraordinary circumstances over which the student has no control (e.g. hospitalization or military obligation). Verification of the circumstances must be furnished by the student. A student with three or more examinations scheduled for one day may request the change of an individual examination time. Changes are not allowed for reasons such as an already purchased plane ticket, leaving campus early, a family vacation, or conflict with employment, unless such work commitment existed prior to the publication of the examination schedule.
A request for a change in the time of an individual final examination must be approved by the instructor, the department chair, and the assistant/associate dean of the college in which the course is offered. Make-up examinations must be scheduled during finals week or later and must be arranged by the student with the instructor. (US 1/03)
GRADING SYSTEM
A system of letter grades is used except when the course is offered only on the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis or when the student has elected that option. (See Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory Registration.)
Letter Grades
A, A- (A = Excellent)
B+, B, B- (B = Very Good)
C+, C, C- (C = Average)
D+, D, D- (D = Passing)
F (F = Failing)
Other Marks
| S | Satisfactory; equivalent to at least a C (credits earned, but not computed in the semester or resident GPA) |
| U | Unsatisfactory; equivalent to a C- or below (no credits; not computed in the semester or resident GPA) |
| In | Incomplete (no grade points; not computed in the semester or resident GPA) |
| W | Official withdrawal |
| V | Audit |
| WV | Withdrawal from Audit |
| UV | Unsatisfactory Audit (see Auditing Courses) |
| PR | Progress |
| XF | Unofficial withdrawal (computed as an F) |
| CP | Advanced Placement, Credit by Examination |
| NR | No report received (temporary mark for information only) |
Grade Points per Credit
| A = 4.00 | A- = 3.67 | |
| B+ = 3.33 | B = 3.00 | B- = 2.67 |
| C+ = 2.33 | C = 2.00 | C- = 1.67 |
| D+ = 1.33 | D = 1.00 | D- = 0.67 |
| F = 0.00 |
These grade point values, when multiplied by the number of course credits, give the total number of grade points earned for that particular course. In a three-credit course, for example, a grade of C yields six grade points; a grade of B yields nine; and a grade of A yields 12.
Resident Grade Point Average. The resident GPA of a student is found by dividing the total number of grade points earned at UW-Eau Claire by the total number of credits attempted. The semester GPA is computed in the same way, using only the grade points earned and the credits attempted during that semester. In computing GPAs, the following are not counted as credits attempted: courses for which S, U, W, or V is received; courses which carry no credit toward graduation (except Math 010 and Math 020); repetitions of courses which are eligible for a grade replacement (see Repeating Courses). See also Grade Point Requirements under Graduation Requirements.
INCOMPLETES
An incomplete (In) is a temporary mark which may be granted when, for reasons acceptable to the instructor, a student has been unable to complete a portion of a course in the normal time period. Both the incomplete grade and the final grade will appear on the record.
Procedures. It is the student's responsibility to initiate a request for an incomplete with the instructor. If the request is approved, the instructor will indicate the conditions for the removal of the incomplete, including the date for submitting all work due so that it may be evaluated before the reporting deadline. The instructor will submit the incomplete to the Registrar's office, as well as a grade to be recorded as the permanent grade for the course in case the incomplete is not removed.
Removal of Incompletes. An incomplete is removed when the student submits all work due and the instructor reports a new grade for the course. The deadline for the instructor to report the removal of an incomplete is the end of the tenth week of classes of the first regular semester following the granting of the incomplete, regardless of whether the student is enrolled in the University at that time.
If the incomplete has not been removed by the reporting deadline, the default grade submitted with the incomplete will be recorded as permanent unless the instructor authorizes the continuation of the incomplete. If a continued incomplete has not been removed by the reporting deadline (end of the tenth week of classes) in the next semester, it will be replaced by the default grade.
NOTE 1: The mark of In (incomplete) is not a course grade. An excessive number of incompletes may affect both the academic standing of students (see Good Academic Standing) and their eligibility for certain types of financial aid.
NOTE 2: In case of illness or other emergency reported through the Associate Deans of Students, the Associate Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled may approve the granting of incompletes which will not adversely affect the student's academic standing. When such approval is given, the Dean or Associate Dean will ordinarily recommend that the student's credit load for the next semester be appropriately reduced.
PROGRESS AND GRADE REPORTS
Faculty policy provides that students shall be informed of their progress in the courses for which they are registered. In freshman-level courses, tests or other means of evaluation should be expected early in the semester (usually at the conclusion of the first four weeks).
Mid-semester Progress Reports. Freshman students receive a mid-semester electronic grade report from each of their instructors, whatever the level of the course. Other students may individually request and receive from each instructor an indication of the general quality of their coursework at mid-semester.
Semester Grade Reports. At the conclusion of each term, an electronic grade report is e-mailed to each enrolled student at their university e-mail account. The report includes, in addition to grades for courses just completed, the student's semester GPA, resident GPA, classification, degree program, major, faculty adviser, academic status (if unsatisfactory), and academic warnings or special notices (if appropriate).
ACADEMIC DISTINCTION
At the conclusion of each term, after grades have been recorded, the Provost/Vice Chancellor publishes lists of all undergraduate students who have attained Academic Distinction. To be eligible, full-time students must be in good academic standing and have completed 12 or more credits during the semester, with a semester and resident GPA of 3.20 or higher. Part-time students who meet the following criteria are also eligible: (1) initially register as part-time students (6 to 11 enrolled credits), (2) complete the semester in good academic standing, (3) complete 6 to 11 credits during the semester, and (4) and earn both a semester and resident GPA of 3.20 or higher.
Each college also maintains its own Dean's List. See the applicable college area for an explanation of Dean's List criteria. (See “Dean's List” in index.)
WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawing from a Course. Students who wish to withdraw during the first two weeks of classes from any course for which they are registered may do so without the instructor's or adviser's signature. After the second week of classes (or a proportionate period of time for shorter courses—see MyBlugold for exact dates), students must obtain a Change of Registration form from the Registrar's office, secure the signature of their faculty adviser and the instructor for the course, and return the form to Registration Services. A student is not considered withdrawn until the proper form has been processed by Registration Services. A student who stops attending a class without withdrawing officially may receive a grade of F for the course, and may owe a repayment on financial aid received.
No withdrawals are permitted after the beginning of the eleventh week of classes. Deadlines are adjusted proportionately for shorter courses, including Winterim and Summer Session courses, except in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Associate Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled. Up to that time, official withdrawals are recorded as follows:
During the first two weeks of classes—no record of enrollment.
From the third week through the tenth week—recorded as W.
Calendar dates of withdrawal deadlines are published each semester on MyBlugold, on the Web “Registration Calendars,” and can be obtained from the Registrar's office.
NOTE: An excessive number of withdrawals may affect the academic standing of students (see Good Academic Standing).
Withdrawing from the University. Students who wish to withdraw from all classes must begin the official withdrawal procedure by reporting to the Office of Student Development and Diversity.
If a student withdraws from the University during the first two weeks of classes, only the date of withdrawal will be recorded. No record of specific course enrollment will be made. If a student withdraws from the University from the third through tenth weeks, the grade of W will be recorded for each course remaining unfinished. The calendar date of the deadline for withdrawal from courses is available on MyBlugold.
If a student withdraws from the University after the deadline for withdrawing from courses, a grade of F will be recorded for each course remaining unfinished, except in extenuating circumstances as determined by the Associate Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled. A student who stops attending classes without officially withdrawing (at any time in the term) may also receive failing grades.
An undergraduate student who withdraws and is not subsequently subject to suspension may return for the next regular academic semester without making formal application for readmission to the University.
Fee refund deadlines for withdrawals are available on the Business Services Web site. Choose Refund Information in the Business Services Quick Links. Financial aid recipients who withdraw before 60 percent of the semester has been completed are subject to federal financial aid repayment regulations and may owe a repayment of aid, even if not entitled to a tuition refund. The amount of aid a student may keep is in direct proportion to the length of time the student remained enrolled during the semester. A detailed statement of the policy is in the Student Services and Standards handbook. Assistance is also available from the offices of Financial Aid, Business Services (student accounts), and the Office of Student Development and Diversity.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
A UW-Eau Claire student may take a leave of absence from the University for up to two consecutive semesters. The student must inform the University by submitting a form available in the Office of Student Development and Diversity, prior to the start of classes for the semester of the leave. A student on a leave of absence does not have to apply for readmission. However, if the student is suspended or stays out of school for a period longer than the approved leave, he or she must apply for readmission.
NOTE: Some exceptions to existing leave policies may be granted in the case of military service activation.
TRANSCRIPTS
An official transcript of a student's record will be issued by the Registrar's office at the student's written request. No transcripts are released (except when requested by advisers or administrative officers within the University) without the permission of the student. There is normally no charge for transcripts, although the Registrar reserves the right to limit the number furnished directly to the student. An official transcript cannot be issued until all admission and financial obligations to the University have been met in full.
Unofficial transcripts are available to students for advising purposes and for applying for admission to professional programs. Students may also receive a degree audit report which is a report of a student's progress toward fulfilling degree requirements. Both documents are available via MyBlugold.
CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Students may earn university credit through a variety of credit by examination options. A maximum of one-fourth of the credits required for graduation in the student's total degree program may be earned by examination and applied toward graduation. Departments may restrict the total number of credits earned by examination applicable toward their majors and minors. In no case may more than half the requirements for a major or minor be fulfilled by means of examination for credit.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Students who achieve a minimum score of 3 on any of the advanced placement examinations will receive at least three credits in the appropriate general education category. In addition, some academic departments have approved granting specific credit. (NOTE: Course equivalencies are subject to change. Students receive the course equivalency in effect when they matriculate.) Rather than a letter grade, students receive a mark of “CP.” For prerequisite purposes this is equivalent to “a grade of C or above.”
| EXAM NAME | MINIMUM SCORE |
CREDITS GRANTED |
| Art History | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
| Art, Studio: General Portfolio | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
| Drawing | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
| Biology: General | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE II (Natural Sciences) |
4 |
4 crs., Biology Elective GE II lab (Natural Sciences). See department if specific course equivalent is needed. | |
| Chemistry: General | 3 |
5 crs., Chemistry 103 |
5 |
10 crs., Chemistry 103 and 104 | |
| Computer Science: | ||
| A |
3 |
3 crs., Computer Science 163 |
AB |
2 |
3 crs., Computer Science 163 |
| Economics: | ||
Macroeconomics |
3 |
3 crs., Economics 104 |
Microeconomics |
3 |
3 crs., Economics 103 |
| English: | ||
Language & Composition |
3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IA (Language Skills) |
4 or 5 |
5 crs., English 110; English Competency requirement met | |
Literature & Composition |
3 |
3 crs., English 150 |
4 or 5 |
5 crs., English 110; English Competency requirement met | |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
3 crs., Elective, GE II (Natural Sciences) |
| French: | ||
Language |
3 |
16 crs., French 101, 102, 201 and 202 |
Literature |
3 |
16 crs., French 101, 102, 201 and 202 |
| Geography | 3 |
3 crs., Geography 111 |
| German: Language | 3 |
16 crs., German 101, 102, 201 and 202 |
| Government & Politics: | ||
Comparative |
3 |
3 crs., Elective GE III (Social Sciences) |
United States |
3 |
3 crs., Political Science 110 |
| History: European | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
4 |
3 crs., History 102 (an additional three credits for 101 will be granted upon completion of a history course numbered between 304 and 315 with a grade of B or above.) | |
| History: United States | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
4 |
6 crs., History 201 and 202 | |
| History, World | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) |
4 |
6 crs., History 124 and 125 | |
| Italian: | ||
Language & Culture |
3 |
16 crs. F Lg Elective GE IA (Language Skills) |
| Japanese: | ||
Language & Culture |
3 |
16 crs. Japanese 101, 102, 201and 202 |
| Latin: | ||
Vergil |
3 |
8 crs. Latin 101 and 102 |
Literature |
3 |
8 crs. Latin Elective GE IA (Language Skills) |
| Mathematics: | ||
Calculus AB |
3 |
4 crs., Math 114 |
Calculus BC |
2 |
4 crs., Math 114 |
3 |
8 crs., Math 114 and 215 | |
Statistics |
3 |
4 crs., Math 246 |
| Music Theory | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE IV (Humanities) Students wanting credit in the major or minor must take the UWEC music department's theory placement test. |
| Physics B | 3 |
3 crs., Elective GE II (Natural Sciences) |
4 |
5 crs., Physics 211 (Credit will be granted only upon presentation of evidence showing sufficient laboratory work in the high school AP Physics course.) | |
| Physics C: | ||
Mechanics |
3 |
3 crs., Elective GE II (Natural Sciences) |
4 |
5 crs., Physics 231, can be granted upon completion of Physics 232 with a grade of B or above. | |
Electricity & Magnetism |
3 |
3 crs., Elective GE II (Natural Sciences) |
| Psychology | 3 |
3 crs., Psychology 100 |
| Spanish: | ||
Language |
3 |
16 crs., Spanish 101, 102, 201 and 202 |
Literature |
3 |
16 crs., Spanish 101, 102, 201 and 202 |
International Baccalaureate Examinations
The University grants credit for a score of 4 or higher on all Higher Level International Baccalaureate examinations. Students receive the course equivalency in effect when they matriculate. Rather than a letter grade, students receive a mark of “CP.” For prerequisite purposes this is equivalent to “a grade of C or above.” Students do not receive a grade. For current equivalencies, contact the Academic Testing office, Schofield 226.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The University grants credit for certain examinations offered by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). These examinations are administered nationwide. At UW-Eau Claire they are administered by the Academic Testing office, Schofield 226. Students receive the course equivalency in effect when they matriculate. Rather than a letter grade, students receive a mark of “CP.” For prerequisite purposes this is equivalent to “a grade of C or above.” They fall into the following two categories.
CLEP General Examinations
The University awards credit for the general examinations in Natural Sciences, Humanities, and Social Science/History. Six credits may be earned in each of these areas, to be applied toward the General Education requirements of the University.
General Examinations should preferably be written before the student has completed initial enrollment in the University. They must be taken by the time the student has completed 15 semester credits of college work and before enrollment in any courses in the area to be tested. Exceptions to this rule may be made for older students with unique backgrounds. Requests for these exceptions should be directed to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
CLEP Subject Examinations
The University accepts certain CLEP subject examinations (contact the Academic Testing office for a listing). Score requirements and course equivalencies are determined by the department offering the course.
Subject (course equivalent) examinations should be taken before the student has enrolled in the equivalent course or in any higher level course for which it is a prerequisite. With departmental permission, however, the student may take an examination for a course in which he/she is enrolled provided it is taken before the end of the first week of classes. Examinations for credit may not be used to repeat courses already attempted at or transferred to UW-Eau Claire.
Departmental Examinations
Certain departments offer departmentally based examinations for credit. Departments may limit the courses available for credit by examination. Departmental examinations may be taken for a grade or S/U. Departmental examinations should be taken before the student has enrolled in the equivalent course or in any higher level course for which it is a prerequisite. With departmental permission, however, the student may take an examination for a course in which he/she is enrolled provided it is taken before the end of the first week of classes. Examinations for credit may not be used to repeat courses already attempted at or transferred to UW-Eau Claire.
For information about application procedures and fees, see the Academic Testing office (Schofield 226) or the Associate Dean of the College offering the course.
ACADEMIC STANDING AND PROGRESS
The University expects each undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or special student) to maintain a level of academic achievement consistent with University standards, and to make reasonable progress toward the completion of a chosen curriculum.
The policies and regulations outlined below define the minimum academic standards of the University. Any College of the University may set a higher standard for admission, retention, or graduation from a degree program.
Good academic standing. The definition of good academic standing includes University standards for satisfactory academic progress during a semester (conditions 2 and 3, below). Academic standing is determined twice each year, once at the end of the fall semester and once at the end of the spring semester. It is not determined at the end of Summer Session or Winterim session.
A student is in good academic standing at the end of a semester if all the following conditions are met:
1. The student's resident GPA is 2.00 or higher.
2. The student has earned a semester GPA of 2.00 or higher.
3. The student has remained registered for and received course grades for at least three-quarters of the total semester registration. The total semester registration is the maximum number of credits (excluding audits) for which the student is registered in the semester after the close of the official period for withdrawing without record of enrollment.
The minimum number of credits for which course grades must be received is shown in the following table:
| Total semester registration | Minimum course grades required | |
20 credits |
15 credits |
|
19 |
14 |
|
17-18 |
13 |
|
16 |
12 |
|
15 |
11 |
|
13-14 |
10 |
|
12 |
9 |
|
11 |
8 |
|
9-10 |
7 |
|
7-8 |
6 |
|
6 or fewer |
All |
|
Exceptions. A student may withdraw from a single course with a W, even though the credits for that course represent more than one-quarter of the total semester registration. If course grades are earned for all remaining credits of the total semester registration, the student is considered to have satisfied the requirement shown in the table.
Similarly, a single Incomplete approved by an instructor will have no adverse effect on academic standing provided course grades are earned for all remaining credits of the total semester registration.
Course grades. Course grades include the marks (and any plus or minus values) of A, B, C, D, F, XF, S, PR, and NR. (See Grading System.) The marks of U (Unsatisfactory), In (Incomplete), V (Audit), W (Withdrawal), and WV (Withdrawal from Audit) are not course grades and do not count toward meeting the minimum credit requirement shown in the table.
NOTE 1: An excessive number of withdrawals from courses may affect not only the academic standing of students, but also their eligibility for acceptance into certain major programs and for most types of financial aid. All students should therefore consult their adviser(s) before withdrawing from courses.
NOTE 2: In extenuating circumstances, the Associate Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled may grant permission to withdraw from more than one-quarter of the total semester registration without adverse effect on academic standing. Such permission may be requested upon recommendation of the student's faculty adviser, or in cases of illness or other emergency reported through the Office of Student Development and Diversity.
Academic Warning. An Academic Warning is the first formal notification that a student has failed to meet one or more of the requirements for good academic standing. The notation “Academic Warning” is placed on the student's record at the end of the first semester in which any one or more of the following conditions apply:
1. The student's resident GPA at the end of the semester is less than 2.00.
2. The student's semester GPA is less than 2.00, but 1.00 or higher. (See Suspension, below.)
3. The student has not received course grades for at least three-quarters of the total semester registration. (See Good Academic Standing.)
Only one Academic Warning is issued to a student. (See Probation, below.) Students who receive this notification should immediately consult their adviser(s) or the Office of Student Development and Diversity, so that they may obtain assistance in overcoming their academic difficulties.
Probation. After receiving one Academic Warning, students will be placed on probation at the end of any subsequent semester in which they again fail to achieve good academic standing. The period of probation is one semester. Students must regain good academic standing by the end of the probationary semester in order to continue in the University. They will be removed from probation upon regaining good academic standing.
Suspension. A student will be suspended from the University under either or both of the following conditions:
1. At the end of a semester of probation, the student has failed to regain good academic standing.
2. At the end of any semester, the student has a semester GPA of less than 1.00. (This regulation applies regardless of the student's resident GPA.)
A student who has been suspended is ineligible to continue in the University for a specified period of time. A first suspension is for the period of one semester. Any degree-seeking student who wishes to return to the University after the expiration of the suspension must make formal application for readmittance through the Admissions office. Special Students who wish to return to the University after the expiration of a suspension may register through the Registrar's office. Readmittance cannot be guaranteed. If the student is readmitted and fails to regain good academic standing by the end of the first semester after readmittance, a second suspension will be incurred. The second suspension is for a period of one year.
A student who has been suspended for academic reasons may request a review by a faculty committee of the College in which the student was enrolled. If the student can show that extenuating circumstances existed, the committee may recommend to the Associate Dean of the College that the student be reinstated.
Students on suspension may attend the UW-Eau Claire Winterim and Summer Sessions (including the Three-Week Summer Session) for the purpose of improving their academic records and may request an appeal of the suspension from the Associate Dean of the College at the conclusion of the session. A suspended student may not enroll as a special student at UW-Eau Claire during the fall or spring semesters until the suspension has expired. A student suspended from UW-Eau Claire may encounter difficulty in attempting to enroll at another institution.
Policies applying to transfer students. The credits transferred from other colleges and universities are used to determine the classification of a student as freshman, sophomore, etc. Transfer credits are not used, however, in computing the UW-Eau Claire resident GPA which determines the student's academic standing in subsequent semesters at UW-Eau Claire (See also GPA, under Graduation Requirements).
A transfer student admitted in good standing is governed by the policies set forth under Academic Standing and Progress.
A transfer student admitted on probation will be removed from probation if in the first semester at UW-Eau Claire the student achieves good academic standing. Thereafter the student's status is determined on the same basis as that of a student who was admitted in good standing and who has received an Academic Warning at UW-Eau Claire.
A transfer student admitted on probation will be suspended at the end of the first semester at UW-Eau Claire if at that time the student has failed to achieve good academic standing.
Policies applying to freshmen admitted on probation. A freshman admitted on probation will be removed from probation if in the first semester at UW-Eau Claire the student achieves good academic standing. Thereafter the student's status is determined on the same basis as that of a student admitted in good standing.
A freshman admitted on probation will be suspended at the end of the first semester if at that time the student has not achieved good academic standing.
FORGIVENESS OF EARLIER ACADEMIC RECORD
Returning adult students who have completed university-level coursework at UW-Eau Claire or elsewhere five or more years prior to seeking admission or readmission to UW-Eau Claire may be eligible for forgiveness of the earlier academic record. Forgiveness means that grades earned five or more years earlier will not be used in the computation of the total GPA at UW-Eau Claire, although such grades will continue to appear on the student's official transcript. Upon admission or readmission to UW-Eau Claire, students should meet with their advisers to discuss whether repeating courses or seeking forgiveness is the better alternative for them. If the decision is to seek forgiveness, the following conditions will apply:
1. Students must not have been enrolled in an institution of higher learning for at least five continuous years prior to admission/readmission to UW-Eau Claire except for completion of courses which were a precondition for admission/readmission.
2. After admission/readmission, students must earn a GPA of 2.50 or higher in the first 12 credits which count toward the minimum degree requirements at UW-Eau Claire before applying for forgiveness.
3. The request for forgiveness must be approved by the student's adviser, the Department Chair if the student has declared a major, and the Dean of the College in which the student is enrolled. The approved request will be forwarded to the Registrar.
4. If forgiveness is granted, all courses taken five or more years prior to admission/readmission (and the grades received) will continue to appear on the student's record, but the student's total GPA will be based solely on credits earned after admission/readmission to UW-Eau Claire.
5. If forgiveness is granted, all credit hours with a grade of “D-” or above earned five or more years before admission/readmission, up to a maximum of 30, may be used to satisfy degree requirements even though they are not included in the student's total GPA.
6. Forgiveness of grades earned five or more years before admission/readmission may be granted only once.
Both the academic forgiveness policy and application form are available on the Registrar's Web site at www.uwec.edu/registrar/student/index.htm. Choose Student Services.
