Academic Information Quick Reference Guide
| Topic | Answer |
|---|---|
| Full-time Credit Load | 12 or more credits; 12-19 credits is typical |
| Good Standing | 2.0 Cumulative Grade-Point-Average |
| Warning Status | Below 2.0 Cumulative Grade-Point-Average |
| Suspension Status | Student in Warning but receives semester GPA below 2.0; suspension is for 2 semesters, counting summers |
| Dismissal | After 2nd suspension, student achieves below a 2.0 for a semester |
| Financial Aid | Student must complete 67% of registered courses |
| Drop/add Period | Varies; check Academic Calendar |
| Late drop | Varies; check Academic Calendar |
| When do students register? | See Registration Timetable (based on # of credits completed & scheduled) |
| Scheduling Courses | LionPATH; The Art of Schedule Planning |
| Taking Online Courses | Web/Online Coursework |
| Placement Testing | ALEKS placement testing for Math |
| Transfer Credits | Transferring Credit Information, Including Search Tool |
| AP Credit | https://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/ap/ |
| CLEP Credit | https://admissions.psu.edu/academics/credit/clep/ |
| Course Repeat Policy | Student limited to attempt any course a maximum of 3 times. Attempts are defined as earning a grade in a class or late-dropping the class. If a student withdraws from the University (Policy 56-30) these courses will not be counted as one of the three allowed attempts on given courses. A course in which a grade of C or better was obtained may only be repeated if written evidence of consultation is obtained from the student’s adviser. Grades for all courses repeated are factored into CGPA. |
| Withdrawal | http://registrar.psu.edu/leaving_university/withdrawal.cfm |
| Final Exam Overload | https://www.registrar.psu.edu/exams/exam_overload.cfm |
| Applying for Graduation | https://tutorials.lionpath.psu.edu/public/Docs/ApplyGraduation.docx |