Final Exam Review
Know the General Policies on Transfer Credit (#1, #4, & #5 in the catalog).
#1: A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all courses transferred to Baylor; this coursework does NOT alter the Baylor GPA. #4: No course at or above the "3000" level may be taken at a community/junior college, & no community/junior college course will be evaluated as an advanced course. #5: In fall & spring semesters, course credit will not be given for courses taken at other colleges or universities if a student is concurrently enrolled at Baylor University. During summer sessions, course credits can be earned at Baylor & other institutions as long as the total course load does not exceed 19 semester credit hours for the entire summer. (The University strongly recommends against students being enrolled in greater than 8 hours simultaneously for a term(s) that is fewer than 8 weeks in duration.
Know the Policies Specific to Coursework Transferred to Baylor Post-Matriculation (#1 & #5 in the catalog).
#1: After matriculation (meaning after a student has enrolled at Baylor), a student may transfer a maximum of fifteen (15) semester hours to Baylor for degree credit. #5: Courses taken in residence may not be repeated at another school for degree credit.
On your academic transcript, what does an "E" mean next to a course, & what does an "I" mean?
- "E": (For the grade the "E" is next to...) That grade has been "Excluded" from the GPA. - "I": (For the course/grade the "I" is next to...) That course has been retaken, & that grade is "Included" within the GPA.
What do the first number & second number mean in a Baylor course number (i.e., BUS 1201)?
- 1st Number: Level. (1: Freshman, 2: Sophomore, 3: Junior, 4: Senior, 5: Graduate/Master's/Doctor's, 6: Doctoral only.)- 2nd Number: Number of credit hours assigned.
What happens if a student earns below a 2.0 GPA two semesters (terms) while at Baylor (regardless of the cumulative GPA)?
- Academic Suspension. --- Informed by dean (in writing). --- 7 business days from date of letter to provide relevant information affecting dean's decision. --- Dean decides if placed on academic suspension or extends academic probation.
What classes must be completed, what GPA must be earned, & how many Baylor credit hours must be earned by the end of your first year in the BBA degree for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree?
- CC: BUS 1101, BUS 1201, BUS 1305, ENG 1310, MTH 1308/1320 (IF NEEDED), & MTH 1309/1321. - GPA: (Maintain) Minimum 3.0 cumulative Baylor GPA. - BCH: Minimum of 24 credit hours at Baylor.
When may an academic warning/progress report be reported, & for what?
- Can be sent out at any point during the semester. - Used to alert those in student's care network that there are academic concerns needing to be addressed. (6th Week: prompted by PLFSC to submit progress report.)
How many hours must you complete in order to move up in each classification at Baylor (i.e., Freshman, Sophomore, etc.)?
- Freshman: completion of fewer than 30 semester hours. - Sophomore: completion of 30 semester hours. - Junior: completion of 60 semester hours. - Senior: completion of 90 semester hours.
What is the minimum GPA needed, minimum number of credit hours needed, & what courses must be completed to be admitted to the Business School at the beginning of your junior year?
- M-GPA: 3.0 cumulative Baylor GPA. - M-CH: 12 Baylor hours. - CC: FYR (ENG 1310/BIC 1323, MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), MTH 1309/1321, BUS 1101, BUS 1201, & BUS 1305) & BUS 2101, ACC 2303, ACC 2304, ECO 2306, ECO 2307, & QBA 2302.
On your degree audit, what do the "No"s, "Ok"s, "+"s, & "-"s mean?
- OK's: requirement is satisfied/being satisfied. - NO's: requirement has not been satisfied/completed. - +'s: sub-requirement(s) completed. - -'s: sub-requirement(s) not completed.
What does 'RG IP' stand for on the degree audit?
- RG: Registered. - IP: In-Progress.
Students may repeat a course if they earn a grade of ___ or lower.
- Repeat if highest grade earned is a "C-" or below. - Repeat if needed to earn higher grade in order to fulfill prerequisites or course requirement(s) for a degree, major, or minor. - Repeat if earned a "W."
Look at the GPA calculator and know how to use it to determine what grades you need to improve your GPA. - Where do you find your GPA hours and quality points to use the grade calculator? - When do you fill out the middle section of the grade calculator?
- Student Audit: GPA Hours & Quality Points (Under the 'Minimum Hours & GPA' Section of the student audit.) - Fill out the middle section when "Academic Forgiveness Which Can Still be Applied." --- Fill this out when you intend to apply for Academic Forgiveness for a course. This way, the GPA will be accurately calculated & represent the forgiven course.
When should a grade of Incomplete be given to a student?
- Used when unforeseen circumstances arise, prohibiting students from completing assignments &/or exams towards the end of a semester. - Occur (typically) because of an excused absence from final exams or permission for an extension of time to submit report/paper.
What documents will be helpful for you to fill out at the beginning of each semester to help with time management, & are located on the Academic Support Programs website under Study Strategies?
- Weekly Study Calendar / Weekly Calendar of Hours. - Fall/Spring 202* Test & Assignment Calendar.
Through the 7th class day of the fall or spring semester, you may drop &/or add classes on Bearweb. Between the 8th class day & 12th class day, you may only drop classes on Bearweb (no more adding). - How do you drop a course at Baylor beginning the 13th class day through the 50th class day? - What grade will you receive when you drop between the 13th and 50th class day?
- You must make an appointment/make it a point to see your advisor, & then discuss the option of dropping a course. They can then allow the drop after you have discussed & observed the issue with them. --- Once it is the 13th class day, you MUST have Advisor Approval in order to drop a course. --- Complete the 'Course Drop Request' form (before meeting with your advisor), an advisor can approve the request, & you will then receive an eMail (with a 72 hour window) that will allow you to drop the course in BearWeb. > $40 fee. - A grade of "W." (Withdrew)
What minimum grade must be earned in each lower core business class to be admitted to the Business School?
A minimum grade of "C."
What is the course retake policy in the Business School?
A student may repeat a course for which his or her highest earned grade is a "C-" or below. - Course should be repeated during the following semester in which the student is enrolled if prerequisite(s) are met. - No BBA student may retake a grade of "C" or higher. --- Student (Pre-Business) may repeat only once no more than two of ENG 1310, MTH 1308/1320, MTH 1309/1321, & lower core business courses. --- Grade of "W" does not count as repeat for this policy.
How many times can a student attempt a class at Baylor? Does a "W" count as an attempt?
A student will have a maximum of three attempts at any one course, where a class with a grade or a "W" notation counts as an attempt.
Which office in the Paul Foster Success Center can help you with grade recovery, study strategies, tutoring, and withdrawals from the University?
Academic Support Programs.
What is the "NO" Sandwich?
An ethical tool that is used to effectively deliver your choice/stance while communicating courageously (with your Ethical voice), & hitting "hard on the problem & soft on people." - NO SANDWICH: --- YES: Affirm the invitation/opportunity. --- NO: Refuse to participate & say why. --- YES: Affirm the relationship for future conversations.
What is the Equivalent Course Request (ECR)?
ECR is request tool used when a specific course/institution (that you are desiring to transfer into Baylor) is not listed under the ECT. The ECR evaluates the course & determines whether or not you will be able to transfer the credit into Baylor. - Requesting that a course be considered an equivalent in order for a student to earn credit for it.
How often should you check your Baylor email?
EVERY SINGLE DAY!
What is the "Big Lie"?
Ethicists describe the "Big Lie" as the phenomenon of infiltrating one's mind with the following logic: "only this once." - The "Big Lie" is exactly what it claims to be - a lie prohibiting an employee or individual from contributing to the greater good, and ultimately, their personal ethical standards.
What is FERPA (Family Education Rights & Protection Act)?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. - Act/Law maintaining a student's confidentiality within the advising/academic process. - Law protecting the student's academic records from outside interferences/influences (other than the advisor and the student).
What is the deadline to submit courses to the ECR that you plan to take elsewhere in summer?
For all summer terms, your request must be received by May 15th
Realizing that you may need to study more for certain classes, what is the general rule of thumb for the number of hours you should study outside of class for every hour in class?
For each hour you are in class, study for two hours outside of that class. (Recommended!) - "1 hour in class = 2 hours of outside studying for that class."
If you have transferred in courses from another school, which area on the degree audit shows you how many hours you have taken ONLY at Baylor?
GPA Hours. (Under the 'Minimum Hours & GPA' section of the student audit.) - (& IP hours, just not completed.)
What GPA must you earn in a semester to make the "Dean's List"?
GPA of 3.7 or higher.
What is academic dismissal?
If after being reinstated following a second suspension a student fails to achieve a 2.0 or higher term GPA, he or she will be considered for dismissal from Baylor University. Any student who is subject to dismissal will be informed in writing by the dean of the academic unit in which the student is enrolled that dismissal appears to be appropriate. The letter will indicate that the student has seven (7) business days from the date of the letter to appeal the dismissal. Any appeal must be made in person; it is the student's responsibility to schedule an appointment with the dean. The dean will notify the student in writing of the decision following the student's appeal. Issuances of probation, suspension, and dismissal are based on grades and grade point averages available at the time of the final decision. These academic actions are noted on the student's academic transcript
What courses does the "Hours Earned" include?
Includes transfer courses/hours earned. - Courses transferred in from a different school.
In looking at the summer school discounts for Summer 2020, does it cost a student more to take 6 hours or 10 hours (do the math)?
It will cost more to take 6 hours.
Each spring, what is the deadline to apply for Business School scholarships?
March 1st, by 5 PM. - ONLINE!
During what dates can a student choose to change their classes to Pass/Fail?
May 13th (5 PM) to May 20th (5 PM).
What is the minimum GPA you must earn in a semester (term) to not be placed on academic probation?
Minimum GPA of 2.0.
What minimum GPA is needed to take ACC 2303, ACC 2304, BUS 2101, ECO 2306, ECO 2307, & QBA 2302 at Baylor?
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
What minimum grade must be earned in ENG 1310/BIC 1323, MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), MTH 1309/1321, BUS 1101, BUS 1201, & BUS 1305 by the end of your first year in the BBA degree for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree?
Minimum grade of "C" in each course.
If you are waitlisted for Section 03 of a class, can you also register yourself for Section 01 of the same class while waiting on Section 03?
NO!
If you earn a 2.99 cumulative GPA, will it round up to a 3.0 to meet the First Year Requirements?
NO!
May Pre-Business students take courses in a major prior to being admitted to the Business School?
NO!
May a BBA student retake a class in which the student earned a "C" or higher in the course?
NO!
If you do not meet the First Year Requirements by the end of your first full year in the BBA degree, can you return to the BBA degree in the future once you meet them?
NO! - Once you do not meet the First Year Requirements, you may not return to the BBA degree in the future. - If I do not meet one or more of the First Year Requirements by the end of my first year in the BBA degree, my major will be changed out of the BBA degree, and I must follow a new degree and major? True.
Are there more merit based or need based scholarships awarded in the Business School?
Need-based scholarships.
Does a "Pass" or "Fail" grade count in a student's GPA?
No.
Once a grade has been converted to "Pass" or "Fail," can it be converted back to a letter grade?
No.
Once those dates are passed, can a student still choose to change classes to Pass/Fail?
No.
What is the Equivalent Course Tool (ECT)?
Tool used to equate courses at other institutions (wanting to be transferred into Baylor) with courses currently offered at Baylor. - Shows what course(s) can be transferred/accepted for a specific course.
What is the name of the Academic Coach that spoke to you on Week Three who you can contact for help?
Trish Baum. --- Paul Foster Success Center. --- Department: Academic Support Programs - Academic Affairs. --- Office: Ground Floor (005) of Sid Rich Building. (West Wing Basement)
If a student earns a "D" in MTH 1320 & then takes MTH 1308 and earns a "C-," will have that student exceed the retake policy?
Yes.
If you drop a course at Baylor with a "W," do you have to retake the class at Baylor?
Yes.
Will a grade of "Pass" meet the course grade requirements for the First Year Requirements and Admission to the Business School?
Yes.
If a student wants to take more than 18 hours, please know where to look for what qualifications that he/she must meet.
1) Student has "B" average on all courses completed for immediately preceding semester. 2) Student has 3.25 GPA for preceding semester. 3) Last-term senior in good standing. - Baylor 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog; Course Load Section (Page 28).
What is the maximum number of hours for which you may register in the fall or spring without asking for an overload?
18 semester hours (19 in the School of Music).
If you are first on the waitlist, & then you are notified that you may add the class, how long do you have to add it?
24 hours.
If you have ___ final exams on one day, you may ask one or your professors for an alternate day on which to take one of your exams.
3.
What is the maximum number of courses you can choose to replace the first grade earned?
3.
To earn academic credit in a business course, a student must attend at least ___ percent of all class sessions for that course, regardless of why you missed the classes.
75%.
What does the University mean when they say a course has a Prerequisite?
A course/class that MUST be taken before attempting said class, in order to register or partake in that specified class. - Course required & classified as a pre-condition for any further courses.
Which major in the Business School allows a student to teach business classes at the high school level in Texas?
BBA in Business for Secondary Education.
Where do you look to see where you go to be advised, if you have a registration hold, if your advising flag has been set, & print your degree audit?
Bearweb. // Student Academic Services. > Advisement, Advisement Contact Information. > Registration, Registration Status. > Registration, Registration Status. > Student Records, Degree Audit.
What is the highest honor you can receive in the Business School?
Beta Gamma Sigma (The National Honor Society for Collegiate Schools of Business).
What minimum grade must a student earn to choose to change their courses to "Pass"?
C-.
What is THE most important day that you should be in attendance in your classes?
The first day of classes.
What is the meaning of matriculation?
The process or classification of being actively enrolled in a college or university. - Starting.
If you are retaking a class at Baylor, will the grade at the end of the semester automatically replace the first grade you earned in the class, or do you have to go on-line to choose to replace it?
The student has to go On-Line to choose & replace the second grade.
