Frequently Asked Questions
Graduation Checks
- What is a Graduation Check?
- A graduation check is a way for students to find out if they have taken all the required courses needed in general education and for there major(s) and minor(s) in order to graduate
- When should I have a Graduation Check done?
- A graduation check should be completed by a student when he or she has completed 75 credit hours or in the student's junior year to see what classes will be needed in order to graduate on time.
- Where can I go to complete a Graduation Check?
- A graduation check can be filled out in the office of the College of Arts and Sciences (Dauphin, Room 225). The graduation checks completed in this office are only for students who have a major within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Withdrawal from a Class
- How do I withdraw from a class?
- To withdraw from a class students must come to the office of the College of Arts and Sciences (Dauphin, Room 225) to fill out the necessary paperwork.
Withdrawal from the University
- How do I withdraw from the University?
- To withdraw from the University students must come to the office of the College of Arts and Sciences (Dauphin, Room 225) to fill out the necessary paperwork and speak with the Associate Dean.
Leave of Absence/Absence from Class
- What is the difference between a Leave of Absence and an Absence from Class?
- Leave of Absence is taking a semester off, up to a year. Absence from Class is an absence if you are sick or going to miss a couple days.
- How do I take a Leave of Absence?
- (See Withdrawal from the University, above)
- How do I receive an Absence from Class?
- To receive an absence from class you need to go to the office of the College of Arts and Sciences (Dauphin, Room 225) and let them know the dates you will be absent.
Change of Major and/or Minor
- How do I declare or change a Major or Minor?
- For more information on how to declare a major or minor, please visit http://www.ship.edu/admin/registrar/forms/changing_majors.pdf
- To print a change of major/minor form, please go to http://www.ship.edu/admin/registrar/forms/changing_majors_form.pdf
Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail) Option
- What is the Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail) Option?
- The grades S and U are used for courses which are taken under the satisfactory-unsatisfactory option. If you have have completed at one academic year (30 semester hours) at Shippensburg University and are maintaining a cumulative QPA of 2.5 or better, you may schedule up to a maximum of three credits (or one four credit course) per semester under the satisfactory-unsatisfactory option.
Under this option, grades from satisfactory-unsatisfactory courses will not be used in determining the cumulative grade point average.
If you receive grades of "C" or better, an "S" will be recorded on your transcript and credits will be counted toward graduation. However, grades of "D" or "F" will result in a "U" and no credit will be given.
Courses required by your major or minor may not be taken under this option.
You may not schedule the five required general education courses under this option (ENG 101, HCS 100, HIS 105, or HIS 106)
- The grades S and U are used for courses which are taken under the satisfactory-unsatisfactory option. If you have have completed at one academic year (30 semester hours) at Shippensburg University and are maintaining a cumulative QPA of 2.5 or better, you may schedule up to a maximum of three credits (or one four credit course) per semester under the satisfactory-unsatisfactory option.
- When is the deadline for choosing the Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory (Pass/Fail) Option?
- Only during the first two weeks of the semester (14 calendar days), will you be permitted to choose this option. No changes will be made after this deadline.
