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Students who expect to be absent for more than a full week of classes may contact Academic Services to report the absence.  Academic Services will contact the instructors as a courtesy.  There are no excused absences at the University of Mary Washington.  Make up work is entirely at the discretion of each instructor and may require documentation. .

(See also ATTENDANCE, CLASS.)

An undergraduate student who is seeking readmission to the University may choose to have all University of Mary Washington coursework which is at least seven academic years old not factored in the calculation of the GPA.  A student who chooses this option receives credit for courses in which a grade of at least C was earned; the grades for such courses, however, are not included in the computation of the GPA.  The decision to declare Academic Bankruptcy must be made at the time of re-enrollment, prior to registering for classes and can be claimed no more than once in a

If there is a dispute between a student and a faculty member concerning a decision of the faculty member, every effort should be made by them to resolve the matter.  If the disagreement cannot be resolved, the student may request a review of this decision no later than the end of the following semester, recognizing that the burden of proof is on the student.  In such cases, the following procedure is to be followed:

The student will submit a written statement of the matter under dispute, with any supporting material, to the chairperson of the department of the faculty member

(See HONORS.)

(See also GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS MATRICULATING FALL 2008 OR BEYOND.)

Across-the-Curriculum requirements constitute one of the two main categories of the B.A./B.S./B.L.S. General Education requirements.  To count as an Across-the-Curriculum course, a course must be pre-approved by the appropriate faculty committee and must appear in the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken.  Across-the-Curriculum courses must be taken for graded credit (not pass/fail).  The specific Across-the-Curriculum requirements are Writing Intensive and Speaking Intensive.

(See also TRANSFER CREDITS.)

Students entering from high school may apply for college credit by taking examinations given by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board.  Students who have taken any of these examinations should arrange to have the results forwarded to the University.  As determined by the University, credits will be awarded for satisfactory AP scores and may count toward the Major Program or General Education requirements.  The University will determine satisfactory AP scores and how they will be applied to the degree.

For information on equivalent UMW courses and requirement fulfillment, please see http://publications.umw.edu/dictionary/regulations-a-to-z/advanced-placement/http://www.umw.edu/registrar/transferring_to_umw/freshmen_advanced_placemen.php or see

Each fall and spring semester an Advising Period is held two weeks prior to Advance Registration for the upcoming semester.  During this period, degree-seeking students must consult with their academic advisors to discuss their plan of study and intended course work for the next semester.  Students should make arrangements, well in advance of the Advising Period, to meet with their faculty advisors.

All degree-seeking students who have not declared a major are advised by academic advisors assigned to students upon entry to the University. When students choose their major fields and declare their majors through the Office of Academic Services, they are assigned advisors from the major department (see MAJOR DECLARATION.). Students may also consult the Office of Academic Services on a variety of academic situations. B.L.S. students may also contact the B.L.S. Office. Assistance in developing academic skills and in choosing a major field is also offered by these offices as well as by the Office of Career Services. Any

Reminder List for Students Seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree Who Matriculated in Fall 2008 or later.

The final responsibility for meeting specific requirements for a degree rests entirely with the student.  The following is a brief reminder list; for details and other requirements, consult the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken, the Guide to Registration, and the UMW Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

REQUIREMENTS 

A Degree Application (with correct completion and diploma dates) filed in the Office of the Registrar during the second

Reminder List for Students Seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree Who Matriculated after Fall 1997 and before Fall 2008.
The final responsibility for meeting specific requirements for a degree rests entirely with the student. The following is a brief reminder list; for details and other requirements, consult the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken, the Guide to Registration, and the UMW Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
REQUIREMENTS

A Degree Application (with correct completion and diploma dates) filed in the Office of the Registrar during the

Reminder List for Students Seeking a Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree For Students Matriculating Fall 2008 and Beyond
The final responsibility for meeting specific requirements for a degree rests entirely with the student.  The following is a brief reminder list; for details and other requirements, consult the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken, the Guide to Registration, and the UMW Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
REQUIREMENTS

A Degree Application (with correct completion and diploma dates) filed in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to the anticipated graduation

Reminder List for Students Seeking a Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree For Students Matriculating Fall 2003 and before Fall 2008
The final responsibility for meeting specific requirements for a degree rests entirely with the student.  The following is a brief reminder list; for details and other requirements, consult the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken, the Guide to Registration, and the UMW Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
REQUIREMENTS

A Degree Application (with correct completion and diploma dates) filed in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to the

Reminder List for Students Seeking a Bachelor of Liberal Studies Degree For Students Matriculating Prior to Fall 2003

The final responsibility for meeting specific requirements for a degree rests entirely with the student.  The following is a brief reminder list; for details and other requirements, consult the Dictionary of Academic Regulations, the official online list of courses in Banner for the semester in which the course is taken, the Guide to Registration, and the UMW Undergraduate Academic Catalog.

REQUIREMENTS

A Degree Application (with correct completion and diploma dates) filed in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to the anticipated graduation

A primary responsibility of students is class attendance.  Learning is an experience which requires active participation, and the University expects participation of students in all their scheduled classes be they lectures, laboratories, seminars, studios, field trips or other types of activities.  It is understood that occasional absences are unavoidable, but the student is responsible for his or her decision to miss a particular class meeting.  In deciding to miss a class, a student must be aware that he or she is accountable, nonetheless, for any test or quiz and all assignments, material covered, and announcements made in that class. 

A degree-seeking student may audit a class (sit in for no credit), by completing the Auditor’s Registration Form in the Office of the Registrar the day after the end of the Add Period.  Auditing is permitted, by written permission of the instructor, in non-restricted courses in which space is available.  Non-degree students may also audit a course, provided that the instructor approves, space is available in the class and the course is non-restricted. A student cannot retake a course for credit after they have audited it