On Campus Courses
How many credits can be taken in a semester without approval?
What is.... 16 credits
Can you take a course off campus after failing the course first on campus?
What is... Yes, you can, but it is not recommended as the grade will not get replaced (only the credit will transfer). Students can also seek approval from their Dean to repeat a course they took in person online through the WW campus.
What do you do if you want to change your degree program (major)?
What is... talk to your Academic Advisor first, and then fill out an Academic Change Form
How many credits can be taken under block tuition without increasing tuition price?
What is... 12-16 credits or up to 18 if the student has a minimum 3.0 GPA and has completed more than 28 credits at ERAU
How many credits do you need to graduate with a bachelor's degree?
What is... 120 credits or more (For example, Engineering degrees can go up to 129 credits)
How many times are you allowed to attempt a course?
What is... 3 times and you must pass the course on the 3rd time taking the course (Note: withdrawals and audits count as attempts).
How many credits can I transfer in from off campus after enrolling at ERAU?
What is... 12 credits
How do you declare a minor and when is the best time to do it?
What is... talk to your Academic Advisor first and then fill out an Academic Change Form. It is best to wait until sophomore year to declare a minor
What is the minimum Cumulative GPA you must maintain if you have an ERAU scholarship?
What is... 2.5 CGPA
Do transfer credits prior to your first semester at ERAU count towards your maximum allowed transfer credits?
What is... no they do not count if they are transferred prior to your first semester at ERAU
A grade of ____ or better is considered passing for most classes.
What is... D
(Some classes require a C so be sure to check the course catalog!)
As you approach the completion of your degree, how many credits are you required to take at ERAU ?
What is... the last 30 credits must be completed at ERAU
How many credits are needed to complete a minor?
What is... minors are 15 credits but in some cases classes from your major can count toward your minor as well, check the Course Catalog to see which classes may apply
For tuition assistance, who is the best person to talk to and where do I find them?
What is... For payment/billing assistance contact the Cashier's Office - the are located in Building 13. For Financial Aid, they are located in the Visitor's Center.
How do you request an official transcript from ERAU?
What is... Go to the Registrar's page on ERNIE under Departments and click on the tab called Transcripts
Do withdraws show on your transcript and do you still attend class after withdrawing from a course?
What is... Yes and No, you do not attend class after withdrawing.
Note: if you DROP a course, it does not show on your transcript.
What form do you fill out to take a course outside of ERAU and where do you find it?
What is... Off-Campus Petition form located on ERNIE, Departments, Registrar, Prescott, under forms (Note: this must be completed and approved by the Registrar's Office prior to taking the course)
Do Worldwide courses count towards my major/minor and how do I get approval to take them?
What is... classes can count towards your major/minor with Advisor & Department Chair approval and you must fill out the Registration for Online Courses form located on the Registrar's ERNIE Department page under Forms
When is tuition typically due?
What is...10 days before the start of classes
If I took a class at another university, do I need to send the transcript with my final grade to ERAU?
What is... yes, transcripts from other universities must be sent to ERAU Registrar's office in order to receive credit for the course
Do audits show on your transcript and do you still attend class after auditing a course?
What is... Yes and Yes, attendance is required (when a student auditing a course fails to maintain satisfactory attendance, as determined by the instructor, a grade of W will be assigned).
What grade do you need for a course taken outside of ERAU to transfer and does that grade factor into your ERAU GPA?
What is... a C or better and it does not factor into your ERAU GPA
What is grade forgiveness?
What is... students changing degree programs can get up to four course grades forgiven before starting classes within the new degree program. The Academic Change form and Grade Forgiveness forms must be submitted together.
What is Auxiliary Access and how do you set it up?
What is...a way to give a parent/guardian access to your student account and records (to allow someone else to pay your tuition, see your final grades, etc.). Go to Campus Solutions Student Homepage, Profile, Auxiliary Access.
When in doubt, who do I contact with questions about anything related to my degree?
What is... a CAM, your Academic Advisor, or your Faculty Mentor, are all great people to go to for help!