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Academic Credit
The Athens State University calendar consists of semester-length terms; the unit of credit is the semester hour. Course descriptions indicate the number of semester hours which may be earned for a particular course. Transfer credits earned in quarter hours will be evaluated on the basis that one quarter hour equals two-thirds semester hours. (Example: a five quarter hour course would equal 3.3 semester hours).
Audited Courses
Upon recommendation of his or her advisor, a student may audit a non-laboratory course. Students should attend class under the same obligations as the credit student although they are not required to complete scheduled examinations. Standard registration procedures apply. The cost is one-half the regular tuition plus the appropriate fees. No change from audit to credit is allowed. Audited classes are on a space available basis.
Directed Study/Research Courses
With approval of the appropriate advisor and dean of the appropriate academic school, Athens State University students may complete no more than six semester hours of Directed Study/Research credit during their academic study with the University. Such directed study research must be conducted in the student's major area of study and the student must complete a directed study form.
Non-Traditional Academic Credit
The non-traditional academic credit program at Athens State University is an acknowledgement of the philosophy that it is valid educational practice to recognize and award academic credit for various types of learning attained outside the institution. Such, learning may have been acquired through certain educational programs conducted by government, business and industry, the military, and other non-collegiate organizations. In addition, non-traditional academic credit may be awarded for acceptable work experience, and/or technical training. The eligible Athens State University student may apply non-traditional experience and training to several programs of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. For additional information on Non-Traditional Academic Credit, students should contact the evaluator of the Office of Non-Traditional Credit in the Student Center or the Dean of the appropriate school.
Repeated Courses
A student who has made an unsatisfactory grade in a course completed at Athens State University and who wishes to repeat the course to earn a higher grade must repeat the course at Athens State University. A grade earned with Athens State University will be listed on the official transcript, but only the last course attempted will be used in computing the grade point average and will be applied toward the degree. Bachelor of Science in Education student should understand that GPA is calculated using grades from all courses attempted (professional studies and content courses) and a course may be repeated only one time. For pertinent regulations for Veterans receiving educational benefits please see the of Veteran Affairs.
Student Classification
Juniors - Students who have earned a minimum of sixty-four hours of credit or who have received an Associates degree from an accredited two-year college.
Seniors - Students who have completed a minimum of ninety-three semester hours of credit.
Non-Degree Seeking - Students not seeking a degree.
Academic Record
The student's permanent academic record will consist of an Athens State University transcript, and may include the following: admission application, official transcripts from colleges and universities previously attended, graduation application, degree audit forms, transcript release forms, documentation which may affect the release of student's records and only disciplinary action that would directly affect the student's enrollment in the institution. Financial records are not considered part of the student's permanent academic record.
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