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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 their 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?
  • Students can access the Graduation Check request form  HERE .  Complete and email to cas@ship.edu.  They can also pick one up in person at the College of Arts and Sciences office, DHC 225.

Withdrawal from a Class

• How do I withdraw from a class?
  • You can withdraw from a class (most of the time) online through the SIS.  If you are a first-year student, are wishing to withdraw from a required class (ENG 106, HCS 10, HIS 105 or 106, or a developmental course), or if withdrawing would take you below 12 credits, you will not be able to withdraw online.  See the dean's office.  Note: you cannot withdraw from the classes above.

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)
• What do I do if I must be absent for more than a class or two?
  • Contact the College of Arts and Sciences at 477-1151 if you must be absent from all of your classes or for an extended period.  Provide documentation to our office.  We will notify faculty.  It is still your responsibilty to work with faculty to make up allowed work.  See the faculty member's syllabus for attendance policies.

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 this page
  • To print a change of major/minor form, please go to here.  Note: please get the signatures of the department before coming to the dean's office.

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)

• 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.