FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I determine my GPA?

Divide the total number of semester grade points earned by the total number of semester hours attempted for credit. See Grade Point Average in the Undergraduate Studies Bulletin for further explanation.

What do I need to do if I am missing classes due to either a documented illness or family emergency?

Contact the Office of Vice President for Student and Alumni Affairs at (803) 777-4172.

When do I apply for graduation?

For fall and spring graduation you will need to apply within the first three weeks of the semester. For summer graduation you will need to apply within the first 10 days of the first summer session.

To apply to graduate, you must be currently enrolled in ALL classes needed to complete your degree.

How do I apply for graduation?

You will need to get a graduation application from either the Registrar's Office or the Student Services Office (4001 Coliseum). Once you have completed the application, bring the completed application to the Student Services Office for the Director's signature. It is the student's responsibility to return the signed application form to the Registrar's Office.

What do I need to have to graduate with honors?

The Registrar's Office, not the Dean's Office, declares all honors.

• Summa Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 4.000
• Magna Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.750-3.999
• Cum Laude: a cumulative GPA of 3.5-3.749

What is Academic Probation?

Students entering the University before Fall 2005:
Probation is when the USC and Collegiate GPA’s are less than a 2.25. Student may continue in the college on a probationary status, but may not take Upper Division course work (defined as 500-level JOUR courses).

Students entering the University Fall 2005 and after:
Probation is when the USC and Collegiate GPA’s are less than a 2.50. Students will be permitted to remain in the School while on probation for only one semester after which the student will be administratively removed from the School.

How do I get into Upper Division?

Students entering the University before Fall 2005:
Completion of Jour 201 and Jour 202; a minimum USC and Collegiate GPA or 2.25; completion of 60 or more semester hours of degree-acceptable credit; completion of any required foreign language course; formal selection and approval of a minor.

Students entering the University Fall 2005 and after:
Completion of Jour 201 and Jour 202; a minimum USC and Collegiate GPA of 2.50; completion of 60 or more semester hours of degree-acceptable credit; completion of any required foreign language course; formal selection and approval of a minor.

How do I get a parking pass for evening classes in the Coliseum?

Take your schedule to the parking office and have them validate your schedule. Parking is located at 1501 Pendleton Street.