2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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NOTE: Students may, according to special needs by their employer, follow other patterns of academic/co-op terms. Students wishing to
work three consecutive work terms may do so but will be listed inactive (not a student) for one of the three terms. A student must demonstrate
progress toward a degree by attending two academic terms within a given year. Send a written request to the Registrar if interested in
pursuing this option.
COURSES
Course Loads
The representative program of courses shown term-by-term for each of the degrees offered indicate what is considered a normal course load.
In general, those loads are four courses per term for underclassmen amounting to approximately 16 attempted hours, and five per term for
upperclassmen, amounting to 20 attempted hours. However, the flat rate tuition schedule includes student loads from 16 to 22 attempted
hours.
Overloads
Students are eligible to register for one additional course beyond the limits if:
• Their cumulative GPA is 92 or greater.
• They have completed a minimum of 16 credit hours with no course withdrawals or failures in both the current term
and previous academic term.
• They are not currently enrolled in college mathematics.
Students wishing to take overloads beyond the standards above will need to obtain approval from the Registrar, Room 3-309 AB. Only
students in good academic standing are allowed to attempt an overload. Students whose performance is less-than-good standing may be
required to take a course load less than that represented for their degree program. These students should contact Academic Services (Room
3-322 AB) with questions and for advisement.
REGISTRATION
First -time students
All first-time freshmen are given exams in mathematics unless college transfer credit or Advance Placement credit is awarded for calculus.
Based on exam results and intended degree program, each student will be registered for first term courses and will receive their schedules
during orientation weekend in the summer and fall terms. New students in the winter or spring terms will receive a preliminary schedule in
the mail which may require adjustment after the placement exams are given during the first week of class.
Transfer Students
First-term transfer students are scheduled based upon the individual's choice of major and the amount of transferable course work awarded.
The student will be given an opportunity to review transfer credits and term class schedule during the transfer student orientation held prior
to the start of classes.
Continuing Students
Registration takes place each term during eighth, ninth and tenth week. Students register for the next academic term; i.e., register in spring
term for fall classes, register in summer term for winter classes, etc. Financial clearance from the Student Accounts Office and a completed
course selection form signed by both student and faculty advisor are required to participate in registration. Future schedules will be
administratively adjusted if prerequisite courses are not satisfactorily completed.
Students receive academic advising and course selection approval by making an appointment with their faculty advisor during seventh or
eighth week. Seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen with a declared major receive advisement in their degree department. Freshmen
and sophomore engineering students who have not yet declared a major receive advisement in Academic Services.
Late Registration Policy
Students may drop/add courses on Monday and Tuesday of first week of the term. Any student who is not appearing on the final roster
printed Monday, second week, will not receive credit for the course.
Registration for Independent Studies or Directed Studies
Independent Study: A unique topic in a specific area of study not offered in an existing course. Requirements and meeting times are arranged
by the instructor and student. A student must request and receive approval for an independent study through the instructional department.
The form stating the independent study name, description and approval must reach the Registrar’s Office no later than Friday, first week. An
independent study carries four credit hours.
Directed Study: A course listed in the undergraduate catalog but not scheduled during a given term. It is done on a one-on-one basis with an
instructor for that course. A student must request and receive approval for a directed study through the instructional department. The form
stating the course number and approval must reach the Registrar’s Office no later than Friday, first week.