Academic Information 39 • Military credit is added to a student's total credit hours completed, and may reduce a student's eligibility for financial aid. Credit for Courses from Non-accredited Schools and Colleges • Students with credit from non-accredited schools may request transfer credit for certain courses which are equivalent to courses described in the catalog. • Official transcripts with the Application for Transfer Credit form should be taken to the appropriate academic department for evaluation. Transfer credits from non-accredited schools may be accepted under the following guidelines. • Credit may be accepted only if the course is deemed to be equivalent to a course at in the WSU catalog. • Specific course credit may be applied by the Admissions Office if recommended and approved by the appropriate department chair with the Application for Transfer Credit form which can be obtained from the Admissions Office. Credit for Experiential Learning and Industrial or Commercial Training • Credit for experiential learning shown to be equivalent to courses described in the catalog may be allowed by some departments according to specific guidelines. • Application for Credit forms and further information are available from the major and minor department offices. • Before credit fo r p rio r experie ntial learning beco mes part of the student's permanent record, the student must have completed thirty credit hours with a GPA of 2.25 or better to establish evidence of a satisfactory learning pattern. Academic Standards/Eligibility Registrar: Mr. Casey Bullock Associate Registrar: Mr. Fran Hopkin Academic Standing Coordinator: Ms. Sharon Dansie Location: Student Services Center, Room 101 Telephone: 801-626-6061 NCAA Eligibility Advisor: Location: Student Services Center, Room 101 Telephone: 801-626-6061 Minimum GPA Standards The minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) required at WSU is 2.00 or C. The minimum GPA required by the University for graduation is 2.00; however most majors and minors have a higher requirement. Students with a GPA below 2.00 will receive one of the following notices and should see an advisor immediately. Academic Warning • Students who have accumulated less than 60 semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA below 2.00 will be placed on academic warning. Academic Probation • Students who have accumulated less than 60 semester credit hours who earn a semester GPA below 2.00 while on academic warning will be placed on academic probation. They must earn a GPA of at least 2.00 their next semester to avoid suspension. • Students who have accumulated 60 or more semester credit hours who have a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on academic probation and must earn a GPA of at least 2.50 their next semester to avoid suspension. Academic Suspension • Students who do not earn the minimum required GPA while on probation will be suspended for a length of time specified according to the number of suspensions: ■ Students suspended for the first time will be required to remain out of school for one semester. ■ Students suspended for the second time must remain out of school for one calendar year. ■ Students suspended for the third time must remain out of school for three years. Appeal Procedure • Students who have been placed on academic warning, probation, or suspension and feel their classification is in error or wish to appeal their status should see the Associate Registrar to review their records and receive information regarding the process of appeal. • Early readmission from suspension will be considered if the student meets with their academic advisor, presents evidence which shows a positive change of circumstance and suggests a high probability of future academic success. Academic Honors Each semester, students who complete at least 12 credit hours with letter grades (CR/NC grades and ND courses will not be counted) will qualify for honors recognition on the basis of their semester GPA as follows: 4.00 for the High Honors Certificate 3.50 to 3.99 for the Honors Certificate Student Activity Eligibility Students participating in activities such as student government, university organizations, clubs, special awards and intramural athletics should be matriculated students working toward a degree or certificate. Many individual programs and organizations have standards higher than this minimum. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog