Academic Degree Academic Credit Hours and GPA 3

Question 1

How does a 'pass/fail' grading option typically affect a student's GPA?

Accepted Answer

It does not affect the GPA but earns credit hours upon passing

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It counts as a C (2.0) when the student passes

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It is averaged in as 2.0 for pass and 0.0 for fail

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It replaces the student's lowest graded course each semester

Question 2

What is an official academic transcript?

Accepted Answer

An official record of all courses taken and grades earned at an institution

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A summary of financial aid and scholarships received

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A list of a student's extracurricular and leadership activities

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A document describing available campus academic resources

Question 3

When a college evaluates transfer credits from another institution, the primary criterion is usually:

Accepted Answer

Whether the courses are equivalent to courses offered at the receiving institution

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The student's high school GPA at the time of original enrollment

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The tuition cost and accreditation tier of the sending institution

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The number of years the student spent at the previous school

Question 4

What does a college's 'grade forgiveness' or 'academic renewal' policy allow?

Accepted Answer

Students to retake courses and have the new grade replace the old one in GPA calculations

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Automatic grade improvement after a student reaches sophomore standing

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A tuition waiver for students experiencing financial hardship

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Extra credit points added to a student's GPA for class participation

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'auditing' a college course?

Accepted Answer

Attending and participating in a course without earning credit or a formal grade

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A financial review conducted by the bursar's office on tuition payments

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A mandatory review of a student's academic progress by an advisor

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The process of officially withdrawing from a course after the add/drop period

Question 6

What is the standard definition of a 'prerequisite' in U.S. higher education?

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A course that must be completed successfully before enrolling in a more advanced course

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A course that automatically satisfies a general education graduation requirement

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A required course taken exclusively during a student's first semester of college

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A free elective chosen by the student to fulfill credit hour requirements

Question 7

What is the typical credit hour classification for a 'part-time' undergraduate student?

Accepted Answer

Fewer than 12 credit hours per semester

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Fewer than 6 credit hours per semester

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Fewer than 15 credit hours per semester

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Fewer than 18 credit hours per semester