GPA
On what scale is GPA usually calculated?
4.0 scale
Which usually requires more credits: a major or a minor?
Major
What’s the difference between a free elective and a restricted elective?
Free = any course; Restricted = must choose from a specific list.
What is a prerequisite?
A course you must take before another.
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
A student earns an A (4.0) in a 3-credit course. How many grade points is that?
12
By when do most students declare a major?
End of sophomore year
Why might electives be important for your future career?
They help you gain skills like communication, data analysis, or language.
What is a corequisite?
A course you must take at the same time as another.
True or False: Parents can always access your grades.
False (not without written permission)
Name one reason why GPA matters for your college career.
What is eligibility for scholarships, honors, graduation, or employment/grad school?
Why might someone choose a minor?
To complement their major or explore a secondary interest
A Psychology major takes an Intro to Business class. Is this an example of an elective?
Yes
Why do prerequisites exist?
To ensure you have the background knowledge to succeed.
Name one status of academic standing other than “good standing.”
Academic warning/probation, suspension, or dismissal
True or False: A “C” in a 4-credit course equals the same grade points as an “A” in a 1-credit course.
True
Give an example of a student pairing a major with a minor.
Answers vary...
What’s one strategy for choosing electives?
Balance fun with practical, explore minors/majors, consider employer-valued skills.
What might happen if you try to take a course without its prerequisite?
You can’t register, or you may struggle/fall behind.
Why might a student be placed on probation?
GPA falls below the minimum requirement.
Calculate GPA: English 101 (A, 3 credits), Math 110 (B, 4 credits), History 150 (C, 3 credits).
3.0 GPA
True or False: You can double major.
True
True or False: Electives never count toward total credit hours needed to graduate.
False
How can you sometimes bypass a prerequisite?
Request a waiver from the instructor/department.
Name one reason why academic standing matters.
It affects eligibility for athletics, scholarships, organizations, or graduation.