BUS 1101 Final--Baylor University

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. Where do you pick up the request form?

3

What is the maximum number of courses you can choose to replace the first grade earned?

3

What minimum GPA is needed to take ACC 2303, ACC 2304, BUS 2101, ECO 2306, ECO 2307, and QBA 2302 at Baylor?

3.0

What is the deadline to submit courses to the ECR that you plan to take elsewhere in summer?

May 15th

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 do not meet the First Year Requirements by the end of next summer, can you return to the BBA degree in the future once you meet them?

No

If you earn a 2.99 cumulative GPA, will it round up to a 3.0 to meet the First Year Requirements?

No

What is the Equivalent Course Tool (ECT)?

The ECT allows you to find classes offered by other schools that are equivalent to certain Baylor courses.

What is THE most important day that you should be in attendance in your classes? (Hint: the day that the professor goes over the syllabus)

The first day

What do the first number and second number mean in a Baylor course number (i.e., BUS 1201)? (see pg. 30)

The first number denotes the class level. (1--Freshman, 2--Sophomore, 3--Junior, etc.) The second number stands for the number of credit hours earned for that semester.

If a student earns a "D" in MTH 1320 and then take 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

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?

You must go online.

What does the University mean when they say a course has a prerequisite?

You must take another course before enrolling in the course with the prerequisite.

What grade will a student receive if they drop a course beginning the 13th class day through the 50th class day? (see pg. 13 - January 24)

a "W" (withdrawal)

Students may repeat a course if they earn a grade of _____ or lower. (see pg. 32 - Course Repetition)

c-

What is the Equivalent Course Request (ECR)?

If your college does not have any courses equivalent to the Baylor course that you wish to take, the ECR allows you to request that an equivalent course be found.

What is academic dismissal? (see pg. 34)

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 academic dismissal from Baylor University.

When should a grade of Incomplete be given to a student? (see pg. 31 - first two sentences in paragraph)

Incomplete should be used when unforeseen circumstances arise that prohibit students from completing assignments toward the end of the semester. Incompletes typically occur because of an excused absence from the final of permission for extension of time to submit a term paper.

On your academic transcript, what does an "E" mean next to a course, and what does an "I" mean?

1. "E" means that a grade has been excluded from your GPA. 2. "I" means that a course has been retaken and the grade is included on the GPA.

On your degree audit, what do the "No"s, "Ok"s, "+"s and "-"s mean?

1. "No" means "Incomplete Requirement." 2. "Ok" means "Complete Requirement." 3. "+" means "Sub-requirement Complete." 4. "-" means "Sub-requirement Not Complete."

Know the Policies Specific to Coursework Transferred to Baylor Post-matriculation (specifically #1 and #5 in the catalog) (see pg. 29)

1. After enrolling at Baylor, you may transfer a maximum of fifteen hours for course credit. 2. If you take a course in residence at Baylor, you may not repeat it at another institution for credit.

What documents will be helpful for you to fill out at the beginning of each semester to help with time management and are located on the Academic Support Programs website under Study Strategies?

1. Calendar of Hours 2. Test and Assignment Calendar

Listen to Dr. Dunn's comments at the end on the priorities he feels are most important.

1. Don't do drugs, don't smoke, and don't drink.

According to Dean Maness the following three are the most important things in balancing your life and should be prioritized in this order the majority of the time:¬¬¬¬_______________, _______________, then _________________.

1. Faith 2. Family 3. Job

What classes must be completed, what GPA must be earned, and how many Baylor credit hours must be earned by the end of your first year in the BBA degree in order for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree?

1. MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), MTH 1309/1321, ENG 1302, ENG 1304/3303, BUS 1305, BUS 1201, and BUS 1101 must be completed by your first year. 2. You must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 3. You must earn a minimum of 24 Baylor credit hours.

What is the minimum GPA needed, minimum number of credit hours needed, and what courses must be completed to be admitted to the Business School at the beginning of your junior year?

1. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA 2. 60 credit hours (12 in residence at Baylor) 3. Complete the following courses: BUS 1101, BUS 1201, BUS 1305, MTH 1308/1320, MTH 1309/1321, ENG 1302/BIC 1413, ENG 1304/BIC 1323, ACC 2303, ACC 2304, ECO 2306, ECO 2307, BUS 2101, and QBA 2302

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?

1. On your degree audit 2. Only when you retake a course

If a student wants to take more than 18 hours, please know where to look for what qualifications must he/she meet. (see pg. 26 - Course Load)

1. They must have a "B" average in all courses completed and for the immediately preceding semester. 2. They must have a 3.25 GPA for the previous semester. 3. Or, they must be a last-term senior in good standing.

How many times can a student attempt a class at Baylor? Does a W count as an attempt?

1. Three times 2. Yes, a "W" counts as an attempt.

What is the course retake policy in the Business School?

1. You may retake a course only once. 2. Retake no more then two courses.

Know the General Policies on Transfer Credit (specifically #1, 4, and 5 in the catalog) (see pg. 29)

1. You must have a "C" or better in all courses transferred to Baylor. 4. You may not transfer any classes at or above the "3000" level from a community or junior college. 5. Course credit will not be given if you are concurrently enrolled elsewhere. (This rule does not include the Baylor@MCC Program.

What is the maximum number of hours for which you may register in the fall or spring without asking for an overload? (see pg. 26 - Course Load)

18 hours

What is the minimum GPA you must earn in a semester (term) to not be placed on academic probation? (see pg. 33)

2.0

If you are first on the waitlist, and then you are notified that you may add the class, how long do you have to add it?

24 hours

What GPA must you earn in a semester to make the "Dean's List"? (see pg. 33 - Deans' Academic Honor List)

3.70

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. (see course syllabus)

75

Which office in the Paul Foster Success Center can help you with grade recovery, study strategies, tutoring, and withdrawals from the University? (see website)

Academic Support Programs

When may an academic warning be reported and for what? (see pg. 33 - first sentence in paragraph)

An academic warning may be reported beginning during the sixth week of the semester to a student with low grades, missing tests or assignments, and/or irregular class attendance.

According to Dean Maness, what is the top action that you can take that requires zero talent and is very respectful to others?

Be on time

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, and print your degree audit?

Bearweb

What is the highest honor you can receive in the Business School?

Beta Gamma Sigma

If you leave the BBA degree at the end of this semester, and then decide that you want to return to it at the end of the spring semester, by when must you complete the First Year Requirements to stay in the BBA degree?

By the end of summer

What minimum grade must be earned in ENG 1302, ENG 1304, MTH 1308/1320 (if needed), MTH 1309/1321, BUS 1101, BUS 1201, and BUS 1305 by the end of your first year in the BBA degree in order for you to not have to change out of the BBA degree?

C

What minimum grade must be earned in each lower core business class in order to be admitted to the Business School?

C

What courses does the Hours Earned include?

Courses that you transferred to Baylor

How often should you check your Baylor email?

DAILY

What is FERPA?

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Your parents can only see you grades with your consent.)

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 every hour spent in class, study two hours outside of class.

How many hours must you complete to move up to each classification at Baylor (i.e., freshman, sophomore, etc.)? (see pg. 24 - Student Classification)

Freshman-Fewer than 30 Sophomore-Fewer than 60 Junior-Fewer than 90 Senior-Completion of 90

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

Through the 7th class day of the fall or spring semester, you may drop and add classes on Bearweb. Between the 8th class day and 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?

Go to the Office of the Registrar.

What happens if a student earns below a 2.0 GPA two semesters (terms) while at Baylor (regardless of the cumulative GPA)?

They will be put on academic probation.

What is the name of the Academic Coach that spoke to you on Week Four who you can contact for help?

Trish Baum