Academic Policy & GPA

Understanding Academic Policy

Statistics state that on average students change their majors 2-3 times before graduation.

However, there are a couple of academic policies at UT Arlington regarding excessive credit hours and declaring a major that can affect whether or not you can pursue certain degree options.

State Laws

45 Hours to Undergraduate Major

PolicyUndeclared is no longer an

option after 45 credit hours.

State Laws

Floating 30Only permitted 30 credit hours over degree plan before additional tuition and fees will charged.

Table of Academic Standards

TABLE OF ACADEMIC STANDARDS

Total College Hours Undertaken

UTA GPA for Academic Probation

UTA GPA for Academic Warning and

Dismissal

0-29 less than 2.00 less than 1.60

30-59 less than 2.00 less than 1.80

60 or more less than 2.00 less than 2.00

Calculating GPA

Total Grade Points

Total UTA Hours

= Grade Point Average (GPA)

84 Grade Points-----------------------

28 UTA Hours = 3.0 GPA

Calculating GPA

Total UTA Hours X Desired GPA

Grade Points Needed =

21 UTA Hours x 2.0 GPA

-------------------42 Grade Points

Needed

Example:

Calculating GPD

Grade Points Needed (for a 2.0 GPA)

– Grade Points Earned= Grade Point Deficiency

Example:

42 Grade Points Needed - 24 Grade Points Earned_________________________

= 8 Grade Point Deficiency (GPD)

Academic Policy

Dropping Classes

•6 Drop Limit • Talk to Your Advisor•Know the Deadline • Spring 2014– March 28

Academic Success

GPA Repair

•Know How to Calculate GPA•Know Academic Policy• Talk to Your Advisor• Plan for Success & Failure

Academic Success

GPA Repair

•Check on Grading Policies•Grade Forgiveness•Grade Replacement•Grade Exclusion

Academic Policy

Grade Forgiveness

• Enter as New Freshman Fall 2013 and after - Upon receiving a grade of D or F in a 1000 or 2000 course, a student may, after filing the intent to do so, elect to have the grade forgiven. A student is limited to a total of two grade forgiveness opportunities – Check the Catalog for specific details!!!

Academic Policy

Grade Replacement

• Entered before Fall 2006 - Upon receiving a grade of D or F in a course, a student may, after filing an intent to do so, replace the grade by repeating the course. The second grade earned, whether higher or lower, will be used in calculating the grade point average unless the second grade is a W.

Academic Policy

Grade Exclusion

• Entered after Fall 2006 - Upon receiving a D or F in a course, a student may file a request with the Office of Admissions, Records and Registration for grade exclusion if they are planning on changing their major.

University Studies

BS in University Studies

Low GPA? 60+credits?It may be time to consider a degree in University Studies

to complete a bachelor degree and move on to the next goal

in your life.

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