FAU FAU Academic Policies and Student Life 2

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?

Accepted Answer

18 credit hours

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Student Accessibility Services

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the instructor and the severity of the violation

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Tuition rates

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Student Government Association (SGA)

Answer

FAU's Student Government Association (SGA) represents the student body and allocates the Activity and Service fee to student organizations.

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