306 John B. Goddard School of Business and Economics Criteria for admittance to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics: • Formal admission to Weber State University (WSU) • Successful completion of ENGL 2010 and MATH 1050 (or their equivalent) with a "C" grade or higher • Successful completion ("C-" grade or higher) of Business Foundations with a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA for the five foundation courses • Successful completion of assessment course: BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899 (for non-business Economics majors only) • Overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher • Declaration of business major, minor, emphasis or certificate Process for admittance to the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics: 1. Register for BSAD 2899 or ECON 2899 (for nonbusiness Economics majors only) concurrent with (same semester as) or after final required Business Foundations Course. Course objectives are: a. Complete assessment of Business Foundations b. Complete online application which includes: ■ GSBE application student information ■ Essay as described on the GSBE application ■ Accepting to abide by the GSBE Honor Code A grade ofCR (credit) for 2899 equates to being admitted to the Goddard School. Transcripts need not be submitted unless the student is notified by the Goddard School. 2. Await Notification Letter from GSBE Admissions Committee Advisement GSBE majors are strongly encouraged to pursue advising opportunities in the Goddard School. Receiving timely advisement at critical junctures in an academic program will assist students in choosing the appropriate classes, in the appropriate sequence, and in preparing for employment opportunities. Advising for: ■ transfer credits, general education, business foundation courses, admission into the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics, major selection, major requirements, minors, second degrees, and certificates is provided by the GSBE Coordinator of Academic Advisement, Mara Sikkink, WB 211, (801) 626-6534 and the GSBE Academic Advisor, Yuliya Lange, WB 211, (801) 626-6534; ■ major declaration is provided by the GSBE major departments; ■ major selection, employment preparation, including internships and resumes, and business etiquette is provided by the GBSE Coordinator of Recruitment & Career Development, Patricia Wheeler, WB 213, (801) 626-7914. Credit Policy 1. Obsolete Credit: John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics credit earned more than ten (10) years earlier than the proposed date of graduation will not be accepted toward University or major requirements unless validated through a challenge examination or approved by appropriate academic department chair. 2. Waiver Requests: Any exceptions to the printed John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics graduation requirements must be approved by the appropriate academic department chair prior to waiving, substituting, or taking the course(s) in question. Transfer Credit Policy 1. Transfer students should submit transcripts from all institutions of higher education to the Weber State University Admissions office. Student Recruitment at (801) 626-6050 will consult with Admissions to determine which general education credits will be accepted by Weber State. Most courses with a grade of "C-" or higher are eligible for credit. However, some courses, such as the General Education MATH and ENGL Core requirements, may require a higher grade. 2. Students should establish transfer of general education work prior to meeting with the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics' Advisement Center. The Advising Center will consult with Goddard School academic departments to determine credit toward specific Goddard School requirements and address further transfer issues. 3. The Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) Transfer Credit Guide has been established to indicate articulation of equivalent courses between the in-state public colleges and universities. Credits from business courses transferred from institutions not covered by the USHE Transfer Credit Guide are accepted only if approved by the appropriate Goddard School academic departments. Documentation which allows the Advising Center and department chairs to assess the content of courses taken may be required. This documentation may include: catalogs or bulletins; course outlines or syllabi; and transcripts. In the majority of cases, course credit which is not obsolete (see above) taken at institutions accredited by AACSB International will be accepted and applied to the Goddard School's graduation requirements. 4. The Goddard School may require validation for courses taken at other institutions before credit is applied to Goddard School requirements. This validation may consist of either: passing a challenge exam; or completing the next course in a related sequence with a grade of "C" or better. Validation may be required where upper division credit is sought for lower division course work taken at another institution. 5. Students are reminded that the Weber State catalog states, "Acceptance of credit should not be confused with its application. Transfer credit may or may not apply to Weber State's graduation requirements, regardless of the number of credits transferred. Credit other than that intended wholly to meet general education requirements, will be applied to Weber State's specific degree program requirements upon the recommendation of the appropriate department chair." This means credit that is accepted by Weber State may, or may not, apply to specific requirements within the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics. 6. Students transferring credits from institutions outside the U.S. should follow the guidelines for International Students. Transfer credits should Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog