The College of Science maintains policies that govern each student’s relationship with the College and their path to degree completion. CoS policies work in tandem with
University regulations and are maintained to ensure a standard and equitable experience for all students. University regulations provide information for all Purdue students on the structure, policy, regulations, and procedures that govern their relationship with the University in academic and personal progress toward their ultimate educational goals. Students are encouraged to see their academic advisor regarding questions or the need for further information regarding any policies in this policy guide.
In addition to letter grade options, traditionally assigned to indicate the level of performance in classwork, an alternate grading system, the pass/not pass option, has been established. This option gives students the opportunity to broaden their education with minimal concern for grades earned. A student who is enrolled in a course under this option has the same obligations as those who are enrolled in the course for credit with letter grade.
The Purdue Student Regulation for Semester Grades states: 2. For Credit Courses Taken under Pass/Not-Pass Option P: Passing grade; equivalent to grade A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C or C-. N: Not passing.
- Free electives and courses at the 50000-level general education requirement may be applied to meet degree requirements.
- The pass/not-pass grade mode may be entered for courses not required by a student’s major(s), minor(s), or the science core curriculum.
- Grade mode Passing is equivalent to a minimum grade of C- had a letter grade been awarded.
- Students may use the pass/not-pass option for up to 20% of the 120-credit requirement for graduation and for up to two courses per academic year (Fall-Summer).
- The pass/not-pass option cannot be elected for a course that has already been completed with a letter grade. University Regulation.
- Students may take elective credit while abroad using the P/NP mode. In the case of universities which only post P/NP, the University will apply a calculation process to determine a letter grade (University Regulations).
- Department of Languages and Cultures P/NP policy and Language Placement results. Students must take advanced coursework for a letter grade to receive credit for lower-level language courses.
Spring 2020 Pass/No Pass Regulation Exemption
All courses completed in the Pass mode are approved to meet any College of Science undergraduate degree requirement for Spring 2020 only.
Advising Appointment Policy
Students schedule 30-minute appointments with their assigned advisors:
- to register for Fall/Spring semesters, Summer terms
- for in-depth advising questions
- for academic/degree planning, graduate/professional school planning and career development
- to discuss and receive support in addressing personal and academic challenges
- for general questions and concerns
Students must be on time for their scheduled appointments. Late arrivals of more than 5 minutes may result in a cancellation of an appointment.
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Registration Appointment Policy
Students will be contacted by their academic advisor each semester to schedule a registration appointment. Only one registration appointment may be scheduled at a time. Students who cannot attend their scheduled appointment are expected to cancel the appointment. If a student misses two scheduled registration appointments, they must wait until the open registration period to schedule a final registration appointment. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Registration PIN Policy
College of Science students must meet with their academic advisors each semester to discuss their degree progress, course choices, and experiential learning options. Registration PIN’s are released once a student and their advisor meet and agree upon courses for the subsequent semester. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Drop-in Appointment Policy
Drop-in appointments are used to drop/add courses, resolve scheduling conflicts, complete paperwork, and address time-sensitive questions. Appointments are kept to 10 minutes and may not be used for registration or degree planning purposes.
Drop-in appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis, and therefore, students are not guaranteed to see their advisor during scheduled drop-in times if the number of students to be seen is greater than the time allotted. Students must see their assigned advisor unless there is an immediate need. Before visiting your advising office for a drop-in appointment, check drop-in times
