BUS 1101 Final - Baylor University

Questions and Answers

To earn academic credit in a business course, a student must attend at least ____ percent of all class sessions for that course.

What is THE most important day that you should be in attendance in your classes?

The first day

What does the University mean when they say a course has a prerequisite?

You must take another course before enrolling in the course with the prerequisite.

How many hours must you complete to move up to each classification at Baylor?

Freshman-Fewer than 30, Sophomore-Fewer than 60, Junior-Fewer than 90, Senior-Completion of 90 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of hours for which you may register in the fall or spring without asking for an overload?

18 hours Signup and view all the answers

What qualifications must a student meet to take more than 18 hours?

<ol> <li>They must have a 'B' average in all courses completed and for the immediately preceding semester. 2. They must have a 3.25 GPA for the previous semester. 3. Or, they must be a last-term senior in good standing.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the General Policies on Transfer Credit?

<ol> <li>You must have a 'C' or better in all courses transferred to Baylor. 4. You may not transfer any classes at or above the '3000' level from a community or junior college. 5. Course credit will not be given if you are concurrently enrolled elsewhere.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Policies Specific to Coursework Transferred to Baylor Post-matriculation?

<ol> <li>After enrolling at Baylor, you may transfer a maximum of fifteen hours for course credit. 2. If you take a course in residence at Baylor, you may not repeat it at another institution for credit.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What do the first and second numbers mean in a Baylor course number?

The first number denotes the class level (1-Freshman, 2-Sophomore, 3-Junior, etc.). The second number stands for the number of credit hours earned for that semester. Signup and view all the answers

When should a grade of Incomplete be given to a student?

Incomplete should be used when unforeseen circumstances arise that prohibit students from completing assignments toward the end of the semester. Signup and view all the answers

Students may repeat a course if they earn a grade of _____ or lower.

c- Signup and view all the answers

What GPA must you earn in a semester to make the 'Dean's List'?

3.70 Signup and view all the answers

When may an academic warning be reported and for what?

An academic warning may be reported beginning during the sixth week of the semester to a student with low grades, missing tests or assignments, and/or irregular class attendance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum GPA you must earn in a semester to not be placed on academic probation?

2.0 Signup and view all the answers

What is academic dismissal?

If, after being reinstated following a second suspension, a student fails to achieve a 2.0 or higher term GPA, he or she will be considered for academic dismissal from Baylor University. Signup and view all the answers

What grade will a student receive if they drop a course beginning the 13th class day through the 50th class day?

a 'W' (withdrawal) Signup and view all the answers

How often should you check your Baylor email?

DAILY Signup and view all the answers

What classes must be completed by the end of your first year in the BBA degree to not change out of the degree?

<ol> <li>MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), MTH 1309/1321, ENG 1302, ENG 1304/3303, BUS 1305, BUS 1201, and BUS 1101 must be completed by your first year. 2. You must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. You must earn a minimum of 24 Baylor credit hours.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Attendance and Class Requirements

Students must attend at least 75% of class sessions to earn academic credit.
The first day of class is crucial for syllabus review and expectations.

Course Enrollment and Prerequisites

A prerequisite means completing a prior course before enrolling in the designated course.
Classification hours:
- Freshman: fewer than 30 hours
- Sophomore: fewer than 60 hours
- Junior: fewer than 90 hours
- Senior: 90 hours or more

Course Loads and Overloads

Maximum registration without overload request: 18 hours.
To take more than 18 hours, students need a "B" average in prior courses, a 3.25 GPA for the last semester, or be a last-term senior in good standing.

Transfer Credits

General policies for transfer credit:
- Must earn a "C" or better in courses to transfer.
- Classes at or above the "3000" level cannot be transferred from junior colleges.
- Concurrent enrollment elsewhere will not earn credit, barring specific programs.

Post-Matriculation Credit Transfers

Maximum of 15 hours may be transferred after enrolling at Baylor.
Courses taken at Baylor cannot be repeated at another institution for credit.

Course Numbering System

The first digit of course numbers indicates the class level (1 for Freshman, 2 for Sophomore, etc.).
The second digit indicates credit hours earned for that semester.

Grades and Academic Standing

An incomplete grade is assigned due to unforeseen circumstances preventing assignment completion, mainly around finals.
Students may repeat a course if they earn a grade of C- or lower.
To make the Dean's List, students need a GPA of 3.70 or higher for the semester.
Academic warnings may be issued starting in the sixth week for low grades, missed assignments, or irregular attendance.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required each semester to avoid academic probation.

Academic Dismissal

Students are subject to academic dismissal after failing to achieve a 2.0 GPA post-reinstatement from a second suspension.

Course Withdrawal

A grade of "W" (withdrawal) is assigned if a course is dropped between the 13th and 50th class day.

Communication

Students should check their Baylor email daily for important updates and information.

First-Year Requirements for BBA Degree

Required courses to complete by the end of the first year include MTH 1308/1320, MTH 1309/1321, ENG 1302, ENG 1304/3303, BUS 1305, BUS 1201, and BUS 1101.
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and earn at least 24 Baylor credit hours to remain in the BBA program.

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