These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for the initial change process and are subject to approval by the administration. After careful discussion and consideration, we are comfortable with the balance these recommendations represent. The articulation and advising information provided by advisors to students for the transition to semesters will need to be referenced by a variety of individuals over a long period of time. Students will have an opportunity to have an Advising Form completed and signed prior to completion of Fall 97. These are students who have declared a major and who have or will take quarter credits yet graduate after Fall 98.
Departments are ultimately responsible for advising their own majors.
In order to meet the USU transition goals of not disadvantaging students, colleges may authorize advisors to slightly modify Gen. Ed. or departmental requirements in order to utilize semester courses for quarter requirements. For example, it would not be appropriate to specify 2 semester credits in a requirement category if only 3 credit courses are available. The signature of the student indicates the student has supplied correct information and understands the articulation and advising results. The signature of the advisor indicates that, based upon the information provided by the student and current program offerings, the program indicated on the form is acceptable to the university. Specific requirements and accommodations for a student will not be subject to future unrequested re-evaluation as long as a student follows his or her signed form.