FAQ - Academic Policies
*all the following answers can be found in the MSMC Catalog
Please click below for a presentation on general studies requirements
Academic Policies Presentation (Doheny 2011)
Academic Policies Presentation (Chalon 2011)
A minimum of what grade is required for lower division courses required by the major?
Are students allowed to take courses at another institution during the Winter session?
No, this is considered concurrent enrollment. (*please refer to the concurrent enrollment policy for additional information and exceptions).
Are units counted when students take the foreign language placement test in lieu of the coursework to fulfill the requirement?
B+ is equivalent to what grade point?
Foreign language requirement applies to what degree program, BA or BS?
General Studies requirement V, requires how many units?
How can you tell if a course is a lower division or upper division course at MSMC?
0-99= Lower Division 100-199= Upper Division
How many courses must be taken in each area of general studies requirement section 3, categories A-G?
How many units make you a sophomore? junior? senior?
How many units must you take to fulfill the Quantitative Literacy GE requirement?
6units—3 units from QL1 & 3 units fromQL2 OR 6 units in QL2.
How many units of ethics are required to fulfill the general studies requirement?
If you took courses at a college while you were in HS, what do you need to do transfer in the coursework?
Submit an official letter to the ADV center, from a HS official, stating that courses were not used for HS grad requirements; a Transfer Evaluation will be generated by the Advisement Center.
Is the course numbering system the same at all colleges?
NO, refer to each institutions catalog for their system
May CR/NC courses be used to fulfill general studies requirements?
Only courses in which you receive these grades may be repeated for a higher grade?
The deadline for withdrawing from a class with a grade of W is what week of the semester? What date is it this semester?
What are the pre-requisites for upper division coursework?
Successful completion of English 1AB/5H
What GPA and class standing is required for Study Abroad?
3.0 GPA & Junior standing
What GPA and class standing is required for UCLA cross-registration?
3.2 GPA Sophomore standing
What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters?
Eligible for academic dismissal
What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0?
Academic Probation; not in good standing
What is a "W"? Does it affect your GPA?
What is and when is Advisement Period this semester?
Course selection period for next semester classes; 10/17-11/04
What is the maximum number of units students can enroll in during summer school?
What is the minimum grade you can earn in a general studies requirement course?
What is the minimum grade you can earn in English 1A and 1B/1C in order to fulfill the Written Communication GE requirement?
What is the minimum number of total units required for a baccalaureate degree?
What is the minimum number of upper division units required to graduate?
What is the pre-requisite for English 1A?
Satisfactory score on writing placement test OR completion of English 7 (Chalon) / Eng 6AB (Doheny)
Where can you find out who your advisor is?
On WebAdvisor; Student Profile section
While double majoring, what is the limit on the number of upper division units that may satisfy requirements for both majors?
Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that all procedures are followed and all requirements are fulfilled?
