2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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REGISTRATION
A student should confer with his/her academic advisor prior to registration. All students are
expected to register each term at the time and in the manner specified by the Registrar.
An undergraduate may register for any undergraduate course for which they have the prerequisites
as long as space is available and there are no special restrictions on the course. A student
who registers for a course outside of their program of entry must follow that program’s
calendar and policies.
Course load for students admitted to the traditional Undergraduate Program
The University considers 12-16 hours as a normal full-time course load during fall or spring
semesters, but recognizes that some majors or programs could require up to 18 hours in some
semesters. Should a student wish to enroll for more than 18 hours, he or she may do so but
must have a 3.000 grade point average and permission of his or her advisor. A student who
wishes to enroll for more than 18 hours, but does not have at least a 3.000 grade point average,
must have the permission of his or her advisor as well as the advisor’s department chair.
Exceptions for music therapy majors will be made by the director of the music therapy program.
UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC POLICIES
Course load for students admitted to Hayworth College
Adult students attending Queens in the evening while working full time typically carry from six to
nine credit hours per term. A student who wishes to take more than 12 hours should consult
the academic advisor.
GRADING
Queens uses the following system of grades and grade point values per credit hour for undergraduate
classes:
Grade Grade Point Value Interpretation
A 4.000 Superior
A– 3.700
B+ 3.500
B 3.000 Good
B– 2.700
C+ 2.500
C 2.000 Satisfactory
C– 1.700
D+ 1.500
D 1.000 Poor
F 0.000 Fail
P (0) Pass
AU (0) Audit
W
I
K
WIP
Withdrew – no effect on grade points
Incomplete “I” is a temporary grade that will become a letter grade
upon either completion or the end of the time period for completion.
No effect on grade points.
“K” is a temporary grade given at end of first term of a two-term
course to indicate satisfactory progress. Will be replaced by letter
grade upon completion of the second-term of the course. No
effect on grade points.
Work in Progress. “WIP” is a temporary grade used on a transcript
printed before the end of the term and will be replaced by letter
grade upon completion of the term. No effect on grade points.
Grade reports are provided to students at the end of each term. Midterm reports are issued
to students in the traditional undergraduate program in the fall and spring terms to indicate special
difficulties in course work in progress. Only final course grades are permanently recorded.