CBA Credit / No Credit Option Policy

CBA students are allowed to take up to 21 hours of general education credit on the Credit/No Credit option. Only one course per semester can be taken on this option. To be eligible to use the Credit/No Credit option, CBA students must be enrolled full-time and be in good academic standing. The request forms are available to students between the first day and the tenth day of the semester in 1118 University Hall.

Instructions

  1. Complete and submit a Credit/No Credit Request form by the deadline of 4:30 p.m. on the official 10th day of classes to the CBA staff in 1118 UH. This request cannot be revoked after the 10th day of classes.
  2. Check back during the 4th week of classes to make sure it was approved.



Rules for the Credit/No Credit Option

  1. In order to take a course Credit/No Credit you must be:
    • A CBA student
    • Enrolled for a minimum of 12 hours (6 in the Summer)
    • In good academic standing (NOT on probation)
  2. Students can only take one eligible Credit/No Credit course per semester.
  3. A maximum of 21 hours can be taken as Credit/No Credit in the CBA.



Which Courses can be taken on the Credit/No Credit Option?

For students admitted prior to Fall 2007:

  • Social Science
  • Modern History and Philosophy
  • Literature
  • Natural Science
  • Non-Business Electives
  • Advanced Quantitative Skills for ACTG, ENTR, MGMT and MKTG majors ONLY!
  • Extra courses not being used towards your degree, except accounting courses


For students following the new Fall 2007 general education requirements:

  • Analyzing the Natural World
  • Understanding the Past
  • Exploring World Cultures
  • Understanding the Individual and Society
  • Understanding U.S. Society
  • Understanding Creative Arts
  • Electives, if they are not being used towards a CBA minor, major or certificate program
  • Advanced Quantitative Skills for ACTG, ENTR, MGMT and MKTG majors ONLY!
  • Extra courses not being used towards your degree, except accounting courses



Caution

  • Students must have at least 12 graded hours (course work in which you earn a final grade of A, B, C, D OR F) for the semester to be eligible for the dean's list.
  • Courses taken on the Credit/No Credit option are not considered graded hours.
  • Students who earn a No Credit grade in a course taken on this option are not eligible for the dean's list.



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