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.
75
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?
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What is the maximum number of hours for which you may register in the fall or spring without asking for an overload?
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What qualifications must a student meet to take more than 18 hours?
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Know the General Policies on Transfer Credit, specifically what must be achieved in courses transferred to Baylor?
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What is the policy on coursework transferred to Baylor post-matriculation?
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What do the first and second numbers mean in a Baylor course number (e.g., BUS 1201)?
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When should a grade of Incomplete be given to a student?
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Students may repeat a course if they earn a grade of _____ or lower.
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What GPA must you earn in a semester to make the 'Dean's List'?
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When may an academic warning be reported and for what?
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What is the minimum GPA you must earn in a semester to not be placed on academic probation?
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What is academic dismissal?
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How often should you check your Baylor email?
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What classes must be completed and what GPA must be earned by the end of your first year in the BBA degree?
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What minimum grade must be earned in several key courses by the end of your first year in the BBA degree?
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What is the course retake policy in the Business School?
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Study Notes
Attendance and Participation
- A minimum attendance of 75% is required to earn academic credit in a business course.
- The most critical attendance day is the first day of class when the syllabus is reviewed.
Course Classification and Prerequisites
- Prerequisites require completion of another 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 Load and Registration
- Maximum registration without an overload in fall or spring is 18 hours.
- Overload qualifications include:
- “B” average in completed courses,
- 3.25 GPA for the previous semester,
- Last-term seniors in good standing.
Transfer Credit Policies
- Minimum requirement for transfer courses is a grade of "C" or better.
- No transferring of courses at or above the 3000 level from community or junior colleges.
- Concurrent enrollment elsewhere disallows credit transfer except for the Baylor@MCC Program.
Post-matriculation Transfer Policies
- Maximum of fifteen hours may be transferred after enrollment at Baylor.
- Courses taken at Baylor cannot be repeated for credit at another institution.
Course Numbering System
- The first digit in a Baylor course number indicates class level:
- 1 = Freshman,
- 2 = Sophomore,
- 3 = Junior.
- The second digit represents the number of credit hours.
Grade Policies and Academic Standards
- An "Incomplete" grade is given for unforeseen circumstances preventing assignment completion, often toward the semester's end.
- A grade of C- or lower allows students to repeat the course.
- A minimum GPA of 3.70 is required for the Dean's List, while a GPA of 2.0 is necessary to avoid academic probation.
- Academic dismissal occurs after not achieving a 2.0 GPA following a second suspension.
Communication and Email
- Students should check their Baylor email daily for important updates.
BBA Degree Requirements
- Must complete specific courses (MTH 1308/1320, MTH 1309/1321, ENG 1302, ENG 1304/3303, BUS 1305, BUS 1201, BUS 1101) in the first year.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required, along with a minimum of 24 Baylor credit hours.
- A minimum grade of C is required in key courses (ENG 1302, ENG 1304, MTH 1308/1320, MTH 1309/1321, BUS 1101, BUS 1201, BUS 1305) to maintain BBA status.
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