2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

dance requirements which will be stated in the course syllabus. Students who violateattendance requirements may be removed from the course with a grade of “W” or “F.” Inthe case of a 0-level course, students who miss six hours of lecture may be withdrawn bythe instructor.Student Absences Due to Participation in University-Sponsored EventsAt times, a student may participate in a University-sponsored activity which causesthe student to miss one or more class meetings. When this occurs, the sponsor of theactivity will provide the student with a memo which includes the event, dates and times ofthe event, and the student’s name. The student will individually contact each of his/herinstructors to discuss the class(es) to be missed. This discussion should occur at least oneweek prior to the anticipated absence. The student is responsible for all material coveredand any class activities during the absence. The sponsor of the activity will also provide allacademic unit heads and Academic Affairs a description of the activity which includes thelocation, dates, and a list of campus participants.Policy on VisitorsAll visitors to a class are required to have the permission of the instructor. Visitors toany classroom or University facility must not be disruptive or present a safety hazard.Anyone planning to visit a class for more than four sessions will be required to enroll in theclass as an auditor.Grade Point AverageA student’s cumulative grade point average represents only those grades earned inresidence at the University. Grades earned in courses at other institutions and transferredto the University will not be used in calculating cumulative grade point averages. Additionally,correspondence courses will not be included in cumulative grade point averages.The grade point average of a student who takes a course at UAM and then repeats thecourse at another institution will not be affected by the grade earned at the transferinstitution, even if the grade earned there is sufficient (“C” or better) to allow the credit tobe accepted at UAM.NOTE: Except for repeats, a minimum 2.00 grade point average (GPA) is required toenroll in a junior (3000) or senior (4000) level course. Any exceptions to this policy must beapproved by the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or designee.Conditional Admission of First-Time Freshmen andAcademic ProgressAll first-time freshmen graduating from high school after May 1, 2002, will beadmitted either “unconditionally” or “with conditions.” The Office of Admission Recordsand the Office of the Registrar will be jointly responsible for determining the admissionstatus of each first-time freshman.Students will be admitted unconditionally if they have successfully completed, with aminimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale), the Arkansas highschool core curriculum for unconditional admission to public colleges and universities.Students not meeting the standards as noted above will be admitted with conditions.First-time freshmen who are admitted with conditions and are seeking an associate ofarts degree or baccalaureate degree must, within their first 30 hours of University enrollment,complete at least 12 hours of the General Education Curriculum and any necessarydevelopmental courses with at least a 2.00 cumulative grade point average.First-time freshmen who are admitted with conditions and who are seeking anassociate of applied science degree must, within their first 30 hours of University enrollment,complete at least 6 hours of General Education Curriculum and at least 6 hours oftechnical courses required for the associate of applied science degree and any necessary62Academic Regulations