FAU FAU Academic Policies and Student Life 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum number of credit hours FAU students can register for in a standard fall or spring semester without special permission?
- 18 credit hours (Correct answer)
- 15 credit hours
- 21 credit hours
- 12 credit hours
Correct answer: 18 credit hours
FAU students may register for up to 18 credit hours in a fall or spring semester without requiring special departmental approval.
Question 2: Which FAU office handles disability accommodations for students?
- Student Accessibility Services (Correct answer)
- Office of Student Affairs
- Academic Support Center
- Disability Resource Center
Correct answer: Student Accessibility Services
Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at FAU coordinates academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities.
Question 3: What is FAU's policy regarding students who are caught plagiarizing for the first time?
- It depends on the instructor and the severity of the violation (Correct answer)
- Automatic expulsion
- Automatic course failure
- Written warning only
Correct answer: It depends on the instructor and the severity of the violation
FAU's Code of Academic Integrity allows instructors discretion in handling first-time plagiarism violations, with penalties ranging from a zero on the assignment to course failure.
Question 4: What does FAU's 'Florida Residency' classification affect for enrolled students?
- Tuition rates (Correct answer)
- Course registration priority
- Access to dormitories
- Financial aid eligibility only
Correct answer: Tuition rates
Florida residency classification at FAU primarily affects tuition rates, with in-state residents paying significantly lower tuition than out-of-state students.
Question 5: What is the name of FAU's student government organization?
- Student Government Association (SGA) (Correct answer)
- Associated Student Body (ASB)
- FAU Student Senate
- Undergraduate Student Council
Correct answer: Student Government Association (SGA)
FAU's Student Government Association (SGA) represents the student body and allocates the Activity and Service fee to student organizations.
Question 6: What is the name of FAU's first-year student orientation program?
- Owl Preview (Correct answer)
- FAU Welcome
- Freshman Orientation
- Nest Orientation
Correct answer: Owl Preview
Owl Preview is FAU's mandatory orientation program for new students that introduces them to university resources, policies, and campus life.
FAU FAU Academic Policies and Student Life 2
What is the maximum number of credit hours FAU students can register for in a standard fall or spring semester without special permission?