1. What do the letter grades mean?
2. What is the difference between a grade of "W", "UW" and a grade of "WF"?
3. What is pass/fail?
4. When will I receive my grades?
5. I don't agree with my final grade in one of my classes from last semester. Who do I speak to about it?
6. Can grades be changed?
7. When do I have to declare a major?
8. Is there a difference between ENG 8 and ENG 408?
9. Which courses are the "free electives?"
10. What is a pre-requisite and co-requisite?
11. How many credits do I have to take each semester in order to graduate?
12. Am I going to graduate "on time"?
13. Can I go to another school in the summer?
14. When is registration?
15. How long do I have to change my classes (drop/add) each semester?
16. Do I have to see my academic counselor to change the section of a course?
17. What are the competencies?
18. Can I walk in May Commencement if my course work isn’t complete?
19. I have to take off a semester for personal reasons, what should I do?
20. When will I receive my bill?

A - Excellent
B+ - Very good
B - Good
C+ - Above average
C - Average
D - Below average
F - Failure

P - Passed
INC - Incomplete
NGR - No Grade Posted

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2. What is the difference between a grade of "W", "UW" and a grade of "WF"?

"W" indicates an authorized withdrawal initiated by the student.

"UW" is an unauthorized withdrawal submitted by the professor when a student stops attending a class.

"WF" is a withdrawal with record of failure (counts as F in G.P.A.).

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3. What is pass/fail?

A student may only take electives on a P/F basis. Grades of "P" do not get computed into the G.P.A., however, a grade of "F" does. Students are limited to taking 2 courses per academic year as pass/fail.

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4. When will I receive my grades?

Grades are usually sent out to students about 2-3 weeks after the end of the semester. Students may also access their grades over the Student Information System.

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5. I don't agree with my final grade in one of my classes from last semester. Who do I speak to about it?

All questions in regard to grades must be addressed with your professor, or department chair or Dean if necessary.

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6. Can grades be changed?

Changes in grades are handled on an individual basis with the respective departments. If the professor feels that a grade change is justified, he/she will submit the necessary forms to the Registrar's Office.

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7. When do I have to declare a major?

Students must declare a major by the completion of 60 credits.

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8. Is there a difference between ENG 8 and ENG 408? They both have the same course title but have different numbers.

C.W. Post students entering after Fall 2000 are required to participate in the Writing Across the Curriculum program. Courses in the 400’s are considered writing intensive. ENG 408 is the writing intensive section for ENG 8.

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9. Which courses are the "free electives?" Where are they? I don't see them in the Schedule of Classes book.

All courses fall under the category of "free electives" and are therefore not distinguished in the Schedule of Classes booklet.

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10. What is a pre-requisite and co-requisite?

A pre-requisite is a course(s) required to be taken before another course.

A co-requisite is a course(s) which must be taken with another course.

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11. How many credits do I have to take each semester in order to graduate?

It depends on your desired graduation date. A new freshman wishing to graduate in 4 years will need to complete an average of approximately 16 credits each semester.

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12. Am I going to graduate "on time"?

Graduating "on time" is dependent on the number of credits completed each semester and the availability of required courses. It is not unusual for students to take summer courses in order to meet their desired graduation date.

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13. Can I go to another school in the summer?

Students wishing to attend another institution over the summer must first consult with an academic counselor, and fill out a request for Visiting Student Authorization to be approved by the Academic Standing Committee.

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14. When is registration?

Dates for registration can be found in the Academic Calendar in the Schedule of Classes book and on the web site.

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15. How long do I have to change my classes (drop/add) each semester?

The drop/add period is during the first week of classes without penalty. Students missing this deadline can contact their academic counselor for assistance.

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16. Do I have to see my academic counselor to change the section of a course?

As long as you are only seeking to change the time of one of your courses, an academic counselor’s signature is not required. You can process your drop/add card at the Registrar window.

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17. What are the competencies?

Every student must exhibit proficiency in computer literacy, oral communication, and library usage. Each semester a schedule is posted in the lobby of the Academic Counseling Center for students indicating when the computer and library exam will be offered. Students must contact the Communication Sciences & Disorders Department to take the oral competency. Students may also fulfill these requirements by taking a workshop or a course. Transfer students entering C.W. Post with over 60 credits are exempt from the competencies.

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18. Can I walk in May Commencement if my course work isn’t complete?

Students completing course work during the summer or Student Teaching in the Fall are allowed to walk in May Commencement. All other students must fill out a "Request to Walk in May Commencement" form and submit it to the Associate Provost for Student Affairs for approval.

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19. I have to take off a semester for personal reasons, what should I do?

Students can request a Leave of Absence as long as it will not exceed one academic year. Request forms can be found in the Academic Counseling Center. Medical Leaves of Absence must be made with the Student Health and Counseling Center.

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20. When will I receive my bill?

Fall bills arrive mid-July. Spring bills arrive in late December.

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