SJSU Policies and Procedures Flashcards

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What is a roadmap in education?

A document outlining GPA requirements

A semester to semester education plan (correct)

A form of financial aid

A type of degree

What are impactation criteria?

Requirements including courses and/or GPA needed to gain acceptance into a major.

What does continuous enrollment mean?

Attending school at least one semester per academic year.

What is considered broken enrollment?

If a student is not enrolled in classes for 2 semesters in a row. Signup and view all the answers

The four graduation requirements are GE + Major + American Institution + ___

2Kin(PE) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main categories of GE?

Gore GE and SJSU Studies (RSV & Z). Signup and view all the answers

Core GE areas A1, A2, A3, and B4 must be passed with a C or better.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the leave of absence reasons with their descriptions:

Planned educational leave = A premeditated absence for academic pursuits Health leave = Time off due to medical reasons Military leave = Absence due to military obligations Withdrawal = Leaving the university or dropping a course. Signup and view all the answers

What is the late drop policy after the last day?

Can only drop a class for serious and compelling reasons. Signup and view all the answers

What is CSU Intrasystem Visitor Enrollment?

Visit one term at another CSU. Signup and view all the answers

What does cross enrollment mean?

Same time at a community college or UC. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum unit limit for Open University?

24 units. Signup and view all the answers

A Freshman has ___ units.

0-29 Signup and view all the answers

A Senior has ___ units.

90+ Signup and view all the answers

What does an incomplete charge count as in GPA?

Counts as an F. Signup and view all the answers

Withdrawal Unauthorized counts as an F.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Grade Forgiveness?

Get a C in one class and you can retake it for substitution if taken within 1 year. Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of units that can be transferred from community college?

70 units. Signup and view all the answers

You must declare a major by 90 units.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum number of units needed to maintain good academic standing?

2.0 GPA. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when SJSU GPA falls below 2.0?

Academic probation occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What does reinstatement refer to?

Extenuating circumstances, grade change, special consideration. Signup and view all the answers

What are subsidized loans?

Loans where the government pays your interest while in school Signup and view all the answers

What is impaction in the context of SJSU?

When the number of applications received from fully qualified applicants exceeds the number of available spaces. Signup and view all the answers

Grants are a form of financial aid that must be repaid.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Academic Structures

Roadmap: A semester-to-semester education plan from the major department outlining classes needed for graduation.
Impaction Criteria: Courses and/or GPA requirements specified by the major department for admission into impacted majors.
Continuous Enrollment: Requirement to attend school at least once per academic year.

Enrollment and Attendance

Broken Enrollment: Occurs when a student is not enrolled in classes for two consecutive semesters.
Leave of Absence: Can be granted for planned educational leave, health issues, military service, or other specific circumstances; includes one free semester leave.
Late Drop Policy: After the deadline, courses can only be dropped for serious reasons, such as illness or military duty.

Graduation Requirements

Four Graduation Requirements: Completion of General Education (GE), Major requirements, American Institutions requirement, and 2 Kinesthetic (PE) units.
Core GE Areas (A1, A2, A3, B4): Must achieve a grade of C or better.

Grading Policies

Incomplete Grade: No impact on GPA; must complete within a year or it turns into an Incomplete Charge (IC).
Withdrawal Unauthorized (WU): Issued when a student stops attending without formal withdrawal; counts as an F.
Grade Forgiveness: When a student retakes a course to replace a lower grade within one year; applies only at the originating institution.

Academic Standing

Good Academic Standing: Requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Academic Probation: If cumulative GPA falls below 2.0.
Academic Disqualification: Occurs if GPA remains below 2.0 while on probation.

Unit Registration

Maximum Units: Students can enroll in a maximum of 16 units; additional units require petitions.
Excess Units: Up to 21 units may be registered with a petition if the student has a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors: Defined by unit ranges: Freshmen (0-29), Sophomores (39-59), Juniors (60-89), Seniors (90+).

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Subsidized Loans: Interest paid by the government while the student is enrolled.
Unsubsidized Loans: Students responsible for paying interest.
Scholarships and Grants: Free financial aid based on merit or need, with grants being non-repayable funds.

Transferring Credits

Maximum Transfer Units: Students can transfer up to 70 units from community colleges.
Articulation: Process to determine how classes transfer to SJSU and under which categories.

Holds and Registration Issues

Types of Holds: Can include financial aid holds, advising, probation, and others preventing registration.
Affected Students: Those within two semesters of graduation who haven’t applied for graduation may face registration holds.

Exam and Course Requirements

Writing Skills Test (WST): Must be completed by the time students reach 75 units; failure requires remediation.
Repeating Courses: Failure repeatedly to pass a required course may lead to academic probation or disqualification from the major.

Honors Recognition

Summa Cum Laude: Awarded for a GPA of 3.85 and above.
Magna Cum Laude: Awarded for a GPA of 3.70 to 3.84.
Cum Laude: Awarded for a GPA of 3.50 to 3.69.

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