Students must exercise this option no later than the next two semesters for which the student registers after completing thirty credits. Transfer students may exercise the Second Grade Option for courses taken during their initial semester at the University. This option must be exercised during the next two semesters for which they register after their initial semester. The original grade will not be included in the calculation of the QPA, but all grades will appear on the permanent record. Students must submit the second grade option request form prior to mid-term of the semester in which they are repeating the course.
Forms are available only in the offices of the academic deans.
Candidates For Degree Undergraduate students who expect to graduate at the end of a semester should contact their academic deans as early in the semester as possible. Graduate students are nominated for graduation by their academic departments. Graduation With Distinction Undergraduate students who complete at least 60 credits of their course work at the University are eligible to graduate with distinction. Grades in all courses attempted at the University will be included in the calculation of quality point average for the purpose of determining distinction. The Honors Program offers unique and challenging learning experiences to bright and motivated students.