26 which will go beyond the February 1 deadline will require a transcript with the most recently completed quarter/semester for scholarship consideration, and then a final transcript at completion for admission purposes. Continuing Students Full or half tuition scholarship awards are based upon the cumulative GPA. A minimum of 12 hours of college GPA credits is required for this category. Activity Awarding Categories 1. Scholarships are available for students interested in participating in the following activities: Debate, Student Government, Resident Hall Assistants, Rodeo, Radio-Television Broadcasting, School Newspaper, Theatre Arts, Art, Music, Dance, Pro-Mo Dancers, Cheerleaders. When a student indicates an interest in any of these activities on the scholarship application, copies of the scholarship application are always forwarded. However, the student should contact the director or advisor for the specific activity to get information about selection criteria, auditions (if any), etc. 2. Leadership Scholarships Available only to graduating high school seniors. Students must specify on their scholarship application that they wish to be considered for a leadership scholarship. Applicants need not be student body officers to be considered. In addition to the scholarship application, each applicant must submit the following: (1) a resume specifically emphasizing leadership position titles, responsibilities, and accomplishments; (2) a one-page essay expressing what they believe to be the role of extra-curricular involvement in education; (3) at least two letters of reference, preferably from counselors and/or teachers. The general requirements for an activity scholarship are (1) maintain a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA; (2) be registered full time (12 hours). Activity scholarships are one-year awards waiving full or half tuition, and are based on students' abilities or outstanding achievements. Activity scholarships (with the exception of leadership scholarships) may be renewed when the student meets the selection criteria established by the awarding department; a maximum of 15 quarters is allowed. Scholarships for Out-of-State Students Nonresident students may apply for scholarships in the categories outlined above. The waivers are equivalent only to the in-state portion of the student's tuition; the student must pay the difference between in-state and the out-of-state tuition. Established policies and procedures are the same for resident and nonresident scholarships. International Students International students may apply for any nonresident scholarships. Donor specified selection criteria are the only limitations imposed upon international students for sponsor scholarship competitions. Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) This is a program through which students in 13 participating states may enroll in designated two-year and four-year institutions and programs in other participating states at a special, reduced tuition level applicable only to WUE students, namely the amount of in-state tuition plus 50 percent of that amount. A separate application is available through the WSU Scholarship Office. Participating states are: Alaska, Colorado, Hawaii (four-year college level only), Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming. Utah Code 53-34-2.4 (100 Mile Tuition Reduction) A nonresident partial tuition reduction awarded initially only to an undergraduate student who has not previously been enrolled in a college or university in Utah and who has enrolled full-time and whose legal domicile is within approximately 100 highway miles of the Utah institution at which the nonresident student wishes to enroll. The reduction may not be more than one-half of the differential tuition charged to nonresident students. Sponsor Scholarships (Privately Funded) The general requirements are: 1. Must maintain 3.50 GPA unless otherwise specified. 2. Must be registered full time (12 hours). Privately funded scholarships are awarded according to the donor's specifications, usually major specific, and are often referred to as departmental scholarships. Departmental scholarships are awarded from lists prepared and forwarded by the Scholarship Office. Departmental applicant lists are sorted by the major that is listed on electronic files; students should verify that their major is listed correctly. REGISTRATION Registrar: L. Winslow Hurst Supervisor: Joan Wallentine Location: Student Service Center, Room 109 Telephone: 626-6746 Enrolled students must register each quarter to attend classes. Classes are offered during autumn, winter, spring and summer quarters and during one pre-term period from mid-August to mid- September. The Registrar's office publishes a quarterly class schedule that includes registration procedures, dates and classes to be offered. The schedule may be purchased at the WSU Bookstore one week prior to the beginning of each quarterly registration. Preterm class offerings are included with the Autumn Class Schedule. See the Academic Calendar on the inside back cover of this catalog for registration dates and beginning and ending dates for each quarter. Academic calendars are also included in the quarterly schedules. Registration Process Appointments • The week before registration begins each quarter, eligible students are assigned an appointment time to register. Registration priority is given to students with the most completed total credit hours. • Students may call 626-6100 during this week to learn their appointment time. Appointment times are also posted in the Shepherd Union Building and the Registration Office. First Registration Phase (By Appointment and Open Registration) • Students may register only during their appointed time during the appointment registration period of the first phase. • Students should call Touch-Tel registration at 626-6100 on their assigned day at the appointed time to register. Each student's registration "window" lasts for approximately 24 hours. Refer to the class schedule for details. Weber State University 27 • Once appointment registration is complete, Touch-Tell registra tion continues on an open registration basis wherein all students are allowed to register and/or make changes to their class schedule. • Tuition and fees billing statements are mailed following the first registration phase. • Students may pay by mail to avoid lines at the Cashier windows. • If payment is not made by the deadline, classes will be dropped automatically and may be added back only by re-registering. Second Registration Phase (Open Registration) • Students may register or make changes by Touch-Tel during the second phase of registration (the week before class begins) on a first-come-first-served basis. • Bills will not be mailed following this phase and tuition and fees must be paid in person at the Cashier's Office by the deadline listed in the Class Schedule. Late Registration Phase • Late registration is allowed after the quarter begins, but a late fee will be assessed. • During the first week of the quarter, students may register late by Touch-Tel. • After the first week of instruction students may add a class only with the approval of the instructor. • Any additional tuition and fees owed for added classes must be paid the same day. Changes in Registration • Students may add and drop classes by Touch-Tel during the first and second registration phases and during the first week of the quarter. • Students may drop classes at the registration windows during the second week of the quarter at their own discretion, but they must obtain instructor approval to add classes. • Classes may also be dropped during the third week, but they may not be added. • For information on dropping classes after the third week, see "Withdrawal" section. • Students are strongly encouraged to plan their class schedules in consultation with an advisor to avoid unnecessary changes and ensure efficient progress toward completion of degree requirements. Closed Classes • Each academic department has the prerogative to admit students to closed classes. • Students may contact the individual department and/or the instructor for specific procedures for admission to closed classes. Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) Registration • Students may choose to register for a class on a pass/fail basis within the following guidelines. (These restrictions do not apply to courses which are offered only on a CR/NC basis as listed in the course description.) • Students with less than 45 completed credit hours may register for no more than one CR/NC class each quarter. • Students with more than 44 completed credit hours and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or better may register for no more than two CR/NC classes each quarter. • CR/NC may be selected during Touch-Tel registration through the first week of the quarter. • A course may be changed to CR/NC within the first six weeks of the quarter* at the registration office. • CR/NC courses do not count toward general education or major/ minor requirements. • A maximum of 30 hours of CR/NC courses may be applied toward graduation. • Credit (CR) will be recorded for earned letter grades C- and above. • No Credit (NC) will be recorded for grades below C-. • Students who stop attending class without officially withdrawing will be given an unofficial withdrawal (UW) grade which is counted as an E in the GPA. • Students who later change their program of study and need a letter grade for a major or minor requirement may petition through the Registrar's Office for a CR to be changed to a letter grade. • Change deadlines apply to autumn, winter, and spring quarters; for summer and pre-term change dates see the class schedules. Audit Course Registration • Students may register to attend a class without earning credit or a grade if there is space available. • A course may be selected for audit during Touch-Tel registration or changed to audit within the first six weeks of the quarter* with the consent of the instructor. • Audit students failing to attend class may be issued a withdrawal (W) at the discretion of the instructor. • Tuition and fees will be paid according to the current schedule. • Some courses are not open to audit registration. • Senior Citizens (Utah residents ages 62 and over) may audit a course, tuition free, on a space available basis, by applying at the Admissions Office. • Change deadlines apply to autumn, winter, and spring quarters; for summer and pre-term change dates see the class schedules. Registration Credit Hour Loads • It is recommended that undergraduate students in bachelor's degree programs planning to graduate in four years register for at least 15 credit hours per quarter. • Undergraduate students are classified as full-time if they register for 12 or more credit hours, as three-quarter time with 9 credit hours, and as half-time with 6 credit hours. • Graduate students are classified as full-time if they register for 6 or more hours. Overload Registration • Students may register for a maximum of 20 credit hours without special permission. • Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better may petition for additional credit hours. Petition forms are available from academic departments or the registration office. Withdrawal • Students may drop classes through Touch-Tel or at the Registra tion Office up to the end of the third week of instruction.* Courses dropped during the first three weeks will not appear on the transcript. The course will appear on the transcript with a "W" notation. • From the fourth through the sixth week* students may withdraw from individual classes by contacting the instructor and signing the "Withdrawal Roll." • Students may completely withdraw from the quarter by dropping all classes through the Registration Office up to and including the last day of instruction prior to final exam week*. A withdrawal form must be completed. The notation "Registered and Withdrew" will appear on the transcript of students who completely withdraw after paying tuition and fees. • Change deadlines apply to autumn, winter, and spring quarters; for summer and pre-term change dates see the class schedules. Weber State University