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School of BusinessAcademic AdvisorRhonda Shuler Coordinator of Academic Advising; Academic Advisor School of Business
TWENTY OF THE MOST ASKED QUESTIONS BY STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS.1. Q: Can I take classes off-campus during intersessions or summer sessions? A: If a student has an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, they will be allowed to take "certain" freshmen or sophomore level courses off-campus. Any student wishing to take off-campus courses must get written approval from his or her Academic Advisor. 2. Q: What is Add/Drop? A: The Add/Drop period takes place during the first week of each new semester. This is when students may change their schedules - adding courses, or dropping courses. IMPORTANT: Not attending a class, does not mean you are dropped from that course. You must see your Academic Advisor for his or her signature in order to drop a course. Also, sitting in on a class for which you are not officially registered, does not mean you are in that class. You must see you Academic Advisor for his or her signature in order to add a course. 3. Q: What is a Degree Audit and where do I get one? A: The "Degree Audit" for students in the School of Business is a print-out of all the courses completed, as of the date the audit is issued, with the grades listed, and a list of the courses which you still must take to complete your requirements for graduation. The degree audits are distributed each semester with the registration materials. 4. Q: How do I withdraw from a course? A: Any student wishing to withdraw from a course, must pick up a "Withdrawal From A Course" form at the Dean's office - De La Salle, Room 201, have the form signed by the faculty member teaching the specific course the student wishes to withdraw from, have the form signed by the Athletic Advisor (if the student is an athlete), and bring the completed form to his or her Academic Advisor for approval. Each semester, a deadline date for withdrawal from a course is posted by each of the schools. School of Business students can find the deadline date posted outside the Dean's office and on the School of Business HomePage. 5. Q: What does it mean if I get a "D" grade in a course in my major? A: If a student receives a "D" grade in his or her major area of concentration (the major courses, not the core), the course must be repeated before graduation. 6. Q: What does an "RD" or "RF" grade mean? A: If a student received a grade of "D" or "F" and repeats the course, the letter "R" will be listed before the originial grade on the transcript, showing that the course was repeated. The original grade will be eliminated from the student's grade point average (GPA) and the new grade will substitute in the GPA. 7. Q: What does an "I" grade mean on my grade report and do I have to do anything? A: An "I" grade means that the faculty member has given you an "Incomplete" for the course. This grade will automatically become an "F" grade on the Friday of the fourth week of the next semester, unless you have spoken with the faculty member and made up whatever work was not completed for the course. The faculty member will then submit a "Change of Grade" form to the Dean's office. 8. Q: When do I have to declare my major? A: Students in the School of Business should declare their major during the second semester of sophomore year, before registration for the first semester of junior year. 9. Q: If by the second semester of my sophomore year I'm still not sure what to pick for a major, what should I do? A: Make an appointment to meet with your Academic Advisor. 10: Q: What is the difference between the Liberal Arts, Business, and Free Electives? A: The two required Liberal Arts electives must be courses chosen from departments in the School of Arts, but not LLRN courses. Students may use the Liberal Arts electives towards a minor in a given area in arts, such as English, Psychology, Sociology, etc. The Business electives must be course(s) chosen from departments in the School of Business. Students may use Business electives towards a minor or double major in business. Students may choose business and/or liberal arts courses for their Free electives. These electives may be used towards minors in Arts or Business and/or double majors in Business. 11. Q: What do I do if I have more than two final exams scheduled for the same day? A: When the final exam schedule comes out, if you have three exams or more scheduled for the same day, you should speak with one of the three faculty members about scheduling an exam for another day and time. You can also speak with your Academic Advisor. 12. Q: What is a Leave of Absence? A: Students who for personal, financial, or other reasons must interrupt their studies may request a Leave of Absence from the college. The student must meet with his or her Academic Advisor to arrange for the leave. A leave can be granted for one semester, and may be extended for an additional semester if necessary. 13. Q: Can I take courses at another college while I'm on a Leave of Absence? A: Generally, students may not take courses at another college while on a Leave of Absence. If a students is not receiving financial aid and needs to take a leave, permission may be granted. 14. Q: What must a student do if he or she must withdraw from college in the middle of the semester? A: The student should meet with his or her Academic Advisor to fill out an official "Withdrawal from College" form. The student will receive "W" grades for all his or her courses that semester. If the official withdrawal is not filed and a student stops attending without notifying his or her Academic Advisor, the faculty members will list "F" grades, since the student has not completed the courses. 15. Q: What must I do to be on the Dean's Honor List? A: Students who complete a minimum of 12 credits in a Fall or Spring semester with a minimum grade point average of 3.4 with no courses failures will be listed on the Dean's Honor List. 16. Q: What are the requirements for being inducted into Epsilon Sigma Pi? A: Students are admitted to Epsilon Sigma Pi upon completion of six semesters of full-time study, or 92 credits. The student must have an overall grade point average of 3.4 with no failures, based on all courses taken at Manhattan College. Transfer students must have earned a 3.4 grade point average at the other institution(s) with no failures and have earned a 3.4 grade point average for all courses taken at Manhattan College with no failures. Further specifics are outlined on page 26 or the college catalogue. 17. Q: What the cumulative indices for graduation with honors? A: Summa Cum Laude 3.90-4.00 Magna Cum Laude 3.69-3.89 Cum Laude 3.40-3.59. 18. Q: Are transfer students eligible for graduation with honors? A: Yes, provided half of their course credits for their degree were earned at Manhattan College. The required index will be based on all course credits attempted at Manhattan College. 19. Q: What is Graduation Clearance? A: All seniors in the School of Business must file the "Application for Graduation" in order to insure that a diploma will be issued and his or her name will appear in the Commencement Program. It is also to insure that all requirements for the degree have been completed. 20. Q: When do I file the Application for Graduation? A: Seniors should file the Application for Graduation after they have registered for their last semester of study. For example, if a student is a May graduate, he or she should file the Application for Graduation in November, after he or she has completed registration for the Spring semester. The Academic Advisor will check your Degree Audit and file the application to insure you have registered for the correct courses to complete your degree requirements. If a student does and Add/Drop after filing the Application for Graduation, he or she must file another application.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONRhonda Shuler
Page Updated: July 2009
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