Where do I find information about Penn State's response to the Coronavirus and return to campus?
See the Penn State Coronavirus FAQ page for ongoing information about the University's response and the Keep Learning site for information about Spring 2021 classes.
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 |