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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

University Academic Policies

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  • Student Responsibility for Observing Policies
  • E-Mail as Official Means of Communication
  • Advanced Placement and Credit by Exam 
  • Course Numbering
  • Prerequisites
  • Waitlist Service
  • Credits and Credit Loads
  • Correspondence Credit
  • Non-Matriculated Students and Credit Limitations
  • Auditing Courses
  • Special Registration Privileges
  • Class Standing
  • Full-Time Status
  • Adding a Course
  • Class Attendance
  • Withdrawal from a Course
  • Withdrawal from the University
  • Hardship Withdrawal
  • Emergency Leaves of Absence
  • Insufficient Progress Toward Degree and Registration Holds
  • Finals Preparation Week
  • Final Examinations
  • Grades and Grade Reporting
  • Repeating a Course
  • Scholarship Standards
  • Reinstatement
  • Academic Honesty Policy
  • Academic Grievance Policy
  • Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid
  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
  • Student Records Policy

Student Responsibility for Observing Policies

Students are directed to the Appendices  section in this Catalog for information on university policies and administrative rules (Title 516 WAC), academic honesty, academic grievances, and other important policies. Information on university policies is also located on the university policy website: www.wwu.edu/depts/policies/. Information on WWU’s administrative code rules (Title 516 WAC) is located at apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=516.

The University attempts to make students aware of academic policies through the publication of the Catalog, the online Timetable of Classes, other materials, and in advising sessions. It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with those policies and to be aware of any policy changes that may occur.

Once application materials have been submitted, they become the property of Western Washington University.

E-Mail as Official Means of Communication

Recognizing the expanding reliance on electronic communication, WWU has determined that e-mail will be one of the University’s official means of communication. See POL-U7100.02 Using E-mail Accounts for Official Correspondence with Students at www.wwu.edu/policies/s_affairs.shtml. E-mail correspondence will be sent to students’ WWU e-mail addresses. Departments, faculty and staff may use e-mail instead of the U.S. Postal Service to provide students with information relating to official University business. U.S. Postal Service or campus mail can still be used as appropriate. This policy only applies to e-mail messages sent by the University to students that are designated as “WWU Official Notice.”

College Board Advanced Placement Examinations

Department Score Subject Examination WWU Courses/Credit/GUR
Art
 
 
3, 4, 5 Art History A/HI Electives  (4 credits) Humanities GUR
3, 4, 5 Studio Art: Drawing ART Electives  (4 credits)
3, 4, 5 Studio Art: 2-D or 3D Design ART Electives  (4 credits)
Biology 3, 4, 5 Biology BIOL 101, 102  (8 credits) Lab Science GUR
Chemistry 3, 4, 5 Chemistry CHEM 121, 122  (10 credits) Lab Science GUR
Computer Science 3, 4, 5 Computer Science A/AB CSCI 141  (4 credits) Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning GUR
Economics
 
3, 4, 5 Microeconomics ECON 206  (4 credits) Social Science GUR
3, 4, 5 Macroeconomics ECON 207  (4 credits) Social Science GUR
English
 
 
3 English Lit & Comp. ENG Electives  (4 credits) Humanities GUR
4, 5 English Lit & Comp. ENG 101 Communication GUR - Block A waived; ENG Electives (4 credits) Humanities GUR
3 English Lang. & Comp. ENG Electives (4 credits) Humanities GUR
  4, 5 English Lang. & Comp.

ENG 101 Communication GUR Block A waived; ENG Electives
(4 credits) Humanities GUR

Environmental Science 3, 4, 5 Environmental Science ESCI 101  (3 credits) Science GUR
Geography 3, 4, 5 Human Geography ENVS 204  (4 credits) Social Sciences GUR
History
 
 
3, 4, 5 U.S. History HIST 103, 104  (10 credits) Humanities GUR
3, 4, 5 European History HIST 113  (5 credits) Humanities GUR
3, 4, 5 World History HIST Electives  (5 credits) Humanities GUR
Mathematics
 
 
3, 4, 5 Calculus AB or BC** MATH Electives  (5 credits) Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning GUR
3, 4, 5 Statistics MATH 240  (4 credits) Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning GUR
**Student may receive credit for either AB or BC, but not both unless recommended by Mathematics Department after placement.
Languages
 
 
 
3 Lang. or Lit. exam in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish*** 101  (5 credits)
4, 5 Lang. or Lit. exam in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Latin, Spanish*** 101, 102  (10 credits)
4, 5 Italian Language & Culture 101  (5 credits) plus Electives  (5 credits)
***Student may receive credit for either Lang. or Lit., but not both
Music 3, 4, 5 Music Theory MUS Electives  (3 credits)
Physics
 
 
3, 4, 5 Physics B PHYS 114  (5 credits) Lab Science GUR
3, 4, 5 Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 161  (5 credits) Lab Science GUR
3, 4, 5 Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 162  (5 credits) Lab Science GUR
Political Science
 
3, 4, 5 U.S. Government & Politics PLSC 250  (5 credits) Social Science GUR
3, 4, 5 Comparative Government and Politics PLSC 291  (5 credits) Social Science GUR
Psychology 3, 4, 5 Psychology PSY 101  (5 credits) Social Science GUR

Advanced Placement and Credit by Exam 

Advanced Placement and Credit by Exam is granted only to matriculated students.  The maximum credit granted for any combination of Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination is 45.  Additional credits which exceed 45 and carry GUR applicability may be used to satisfy the GUR. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

  1. Western Washington University Advanced Placement
    One quarter of successful performance in an advanced course in a sequence
    which is developmental in nature can, upon departmental recommendation, qualify a student for credit in the preceding course; admission to the advanced course is subject to permission of the department.
  2. Western Washington University Course Challenge
    Challenge examination or procedures prepared by the department concerned.

    The following regulations govern course challenges:
    • Students desiring to challenge a course should apply to the Testing Center by the fourth week of the quarter. The time and procedure to be followed in completing the evaluative process will be announced by the Testing Center. A special fee is charged for each challenge examination. See Tuition and Fees .
    • If the challenge is passed, the result of the challenge is recorded as “Satisfactory” on the student’s permanent record and is not used in computing grade point averages
    • The challenge application will normally be denied:
      • If the student is currently enrolled in the course
      • If the student has previously established credit for a similar course at this or another university
      • If the student has previously failed the course
      • If the student has previously challenged the course and failed
      • If the student has previously audited the course
      • If, in the judgment of the director of the Testing Center, in consultation with the department concerned, the challenge procedure is inappropriate
      • If the student is in his/her final quarter prior to graduating and the course is part of the General University Requirements
      • If, in the judgment of the academic department, the student has not demonstrated sufficient familiarity or understanding to have a reasonable chance of passing a challenge examination
  3. International Baccalaureate (IB)
    Western Washington University will grant 15 credits for each approved higher level International Baccalaureate subject examination passed with a score of four (4) or above according to the chart. In accordance with the previously stated university policy, a maximum of 45 credits for any combination of Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination will be granted. Higher level subject exams may earn a student General University Requirement (GUR) credit or elective credit, according to the following chart. Not all subject exams earn credit. The departments of Art and Modern and Classical Languages do not grant credit for IB exams, but may use the exam results for purposes of program placement and/or course waivers. Students who have passed higher level exams in subjects not listed on the chart will need to consult with the Office of Admissions. Such exams will be considered on an individual basis to determine eligibility for elective or GUR credit.
  4. College Board Advanced Placement Examinations in certain subjects.
    The department concerned has determined the minimum acceptable score and credit as shown on previous page.
  5. University of Cambridge International Exams. 
    WWU will grant 15 credits for approved A-level examinations and 7.5 credits for approved AS-level examinations with passing grades of A-E.  Credit will not be granted for both an A-level and an AS-level exam in the same subject area. Some exams may also apply to GUR.  In accordance with the previously stated university policy, a maximum of 45 credits will be granted for any combination of Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination.  Students should submit official results of the Cambridge International Exams to the Office of Admissions for determination of transfer credit. At the time of this catalog's publication, the following exams will not result in credit:
    • Applied Information and Communication Technology
    • Computing/Computer Studies/Computer Applications
    • Design and Technology
    • General Paper
    • Thinking Skills
    • Use of English

International Baccalaureate (IB) Credit

Higher Level Subject Exam Score WWU Equivalency, Credits and GUR status if applicable
Biology 4 or higher BIOL elective (15 credits) - Satisfies Natural Science GUR
Chemistry 4 or higher CHEM elective (15 credits) - Satisfies Natural Science GUR
Econom
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