34 Special Examination • Special examinations may be arranged to earn credit for some WSU courses not covered by CLEP testing. Each department determines which courses will qualify. • Students must provide evidence of sufficient background in the area to be tested. • Applications for Special Examinations and further information about requirements, limitations, and fees may be obtained from the academic departmental offices. Foreign Language Credit for Prior Language Experience • Students with prior language experience may be given foreign language credit by examination or by passing a higher level course with a minimum grade of C. See the Foreign Language Department for applications and more information. Credit for Military Training • Students who have completed at least 24 months of active military service may be granted a maximum of 10 credit hours. These credits are awarded as 3 credit hours which satisfy general education HLTH SSI030 and 7 elective credit hours. • Students who have completed four or more years in the National Guard or a reserve unit may be granted a maximum of 3 elective credit hours. • Additional credit may be granted for military schooling if specific requirements are met. • To receive credit students should submit military form DD-214 and a receipt for the $10 recording fee to the Records Office to start the process. • Military credit will be evaluated only if it can be applied to a legitimate undergraduate degree program. Students who already have a bachelor's degree are not eligible for a military credit evaluation. • Military credit is added to a student's total credit hours com pleted, and may reduce a student's eligibility for financial aid. Credit for Courses from Non-accredited Schools and Colleges • Students with credit from regionally non-accredited schools may request transfer credit for certain courses which are equivalent to courses described in the catalog. • Official transcripts should be taken to the department and infor mation sent from the department to Admissions once the credit has been evaluated. 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. Academic Standards/Eligibility Acting Registrar: John Allred Location: Student Service Center, Room 204 Telephone: 801-626-6046 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 must 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 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: 3.50 to 3.99 for the Honors Certificate 4.00 for the High 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. Intercollegiate Athletics Eligibility Students participating in NCAA sports must be enrolled as full- time students in a Bachelor's degree program, and must meet the satisfactory progress policies of the University, the Big Sky Conference and the NCAA. Details of these requirements may be obtained from the Eligibility Office. Weber State University 2006-2007 Catalog