GPA
Registration
Definitions
Academic Policies
Mayborn School of Journalism
100
How does the "WF" affect your GPA?
The "WF" counts in your GPA the same way an "F" does.
100
Why should you check your schedule at my.UNT after the census date each semester?
To make sure you weren't dropped from your courses
100
Define
Probation
Probation
When your UNT GPA is below a 2.0 and you need a code to register
100
You have earned 42 semester hours. What is your academic classification?
Sophomore
100
I am a freshman and have been offered an internship. Can I receive college credit for the experience?
No
200
As a freshman, you have a 1.78 GPA as a result of your fall semester. What is your academic status?
Academic Alert
200
When is the best time to register for classes?
As soon as your registration period opens
200
Define
Prerequisite & Corequisite
Prerequisite & Corequisite
Prerequisite - A course that is required in advance
Corequisite - A course required in combination with another course
Corequisite - A course required in combination with another course
200
What does it mean to get an "I" (incomplete) in a class?
"In case of emergency"
It means that you get an extension or extra time to complete the work required to receive a grade in the class
It means that you get an extension or extra time to complete the work required to receive a grade in the class
200
Where do you go to register for the GSP?
The Writing Lab located in the Auditorium room 105
300
You earned a 4.0 GPA in the fall. What semester honor were you awarded?
President's List
300
When you try to register, my.UNT says "You do not have a valid enrollment appointment". What does this mean?
It is not your scheduled time to register
300
Define
Timely Graduation Tuition Program
Timely Graduation Tuition Program
Students will receive a price break when taking 15 or more hours per semester
300
What is the six-drop rule?
The rule which says that a student can drop no more than 6 courses during their college career
300
If you earn 3 C's in your pre-major courses do you meet the GPA required to declare major status?
No, a 2.5 or higher is required
400
You decide to retake a class in which you earned a "D". On your second attempt at the class, you earn a "B". How will this duplication affect your GPA?
Your GPA will go up because the "D" is replaced with the "B"
400
You decide to drop a course, but are past the add/drop period. What is the procedure to drop a class at this point?
1. Pick up a drop slip at the Registrar's Office
2. Have your instructor sign it
3. Return it to the Registrar's Office
2. Have your instructor sign it
3. Return it to the Registrar's Office
400
Define
Degree Audit
Degree Audit
The official document that states all the requirements you need to graduate
400
What are excess hours and why should they be avoided?
Excess hours occur 30 hours or more beyond the degree requirements. It should be avoided because of additional tuition fees.
400
How does 1680 + 1 = 4?
MATH 1680 is 3 credit hours
MATH 1681 is 4 credit hours
MATH 1681 is 4 credit hours
500
What is the document you should run when you want to check your GPA's required for your major?
Interactive Audit
500
Where can you find your holds that prevent you from registering?
The Student Center on my.UNT
500
Define
Syllabus
Syllabus
The document provided by your instructor and supported by the department which explains requirements and expectations of a course
500
What does SAP mean?
(Define how it is determined)
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Reviewed based on two standards:
1. UNT cumulative GPA
2. Number of hours completed based on total number of hours enrolled
Reviewed based on two standards:
1. UNT cumulative GPA
2. Number of hours completed based on total number of hours enrolled
500
What grade is required in all courses used to complete the Sports Journalism Certificate?
A "B" or higher