Student Handbook - Asian University for Women

Academic Policies and ProceduresHonor RollEach semester, a student can make the honor roll list by receiving a GPA of 3.5 or higher as long as she isenrolled in a full-course load (4 courses or 16 credits). This honor will be noted on the student’s officialtranscript.IncompletesIf a student receives an INC grade, the professor and the student will need to devise a plan for the studentto complete the work and the student’s progress will be monitored. Failure to complete the work in theallocated time will result in a grade being assigned based on work completed.Repeating CourseworkFor credit/GPA purposes, students may only retake those courses in which they have received grades ofC- or lower. All grades earned will remain permanently on the student’s academic record; however, onlythe grade and credit recorded for the last time the course is repeated are used in the calculation of thecumulative GPA and credits earned. Students should be aware that repeating coursework can affect theirprogress towards degree completion, which in turn will affect their eligibility to receive financial aid.Transfer CreditsProspective students wishing to transfer to the Asian University for Women (AUW) or current AUWstudents who plan to study at another institution for a short period of time may request to have theircourses and grades evaluated for transfer credit. Below are the procedures.Prospective StudentsTo be eligible for admission to AUW, prospective students must have a minimum cumulative grade pointaverage (GPA) of 2.85 from the transferring institution(s). They must also complete an admissionsapplication and sit for the entrance exam prior to meeting with the Registrar, who is the institutionaltransfer officer responsible for the initial evaluation.Current StudentsCurrent students who have the opportunity to study at another institution for either a term or an academicyear should first request approval from their academic dean for temporary withdrawal from theUniversity. This request must be made in writing at least two weeks before the start of term. Onceapproved, the student will be notified of the withdrawal procedures.EvaluationTo have courses and grades evaluated for transfer credit, both prospective and current students shouldfirst provide an official copy of their transcript to the Office of the Registrar either via email or fax oncethey are ready to enroll at the University. The Registrar, with the help of relevant academic departments,will then evaluate the transcript(s) to determine if the courses meet the department standards and thenumber of credits that can be accepted. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better will be considered fortransfer credit. To help make a determination, students may need to provide catalog course descriptionsand/or course syllabi.19