FAQ's- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ACADEMIC POLICIES
- What are the pre-requisites for upper division coursework?
- What is a “W”? Does it affect your GPA?
- 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 is the minimum number of total units required for a baccalaureate degree?
- What is the minimum number of upper division units required to graduate?
- Foreign language requirement applies to what degree program, BA, BS, BM?
- While double majoring, what is the limit on the number of upper division units that may satisfy requirements for both majors?
- What GPA and class standing is required for UCLA cross-registration?
- What GPA and class standing is required for Study Abroad?
- General Studies requirement V, requires how many units?
- How many units make you a sophomore? junior? senior?
- How many courses must be taken in each area of general studies requirement section 3, categories A-G?
- How many units of ethics are required to fulfill the general studies requirement?
- What is the pre-requisite for English 1A?
- What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0?
- What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters?
- Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that all procedures are followed and all requirements are fulfilled?
- B+ is equivalent to what grade point?
- A minimum of what grade is required for lower division courses required by the major?
- Only courses in which you receive these grades may be repeated for a higher grade. May CR/NC courses be used to fulfill general studies requirements?
- May CR/NC courses be used to fulfill general studies requirements?
- What is themaximum number of units students can enroll in during summer school?
- Are units counted when students take the foreign language placement test in lieu of the coursework to fulfill the requirement?
- 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?
- How can you tell if a course is a lower division or upper division course at MSMC?
- If you took courses at a college while you were in HS, what do you need to do transfer in the coursework?
- Are students allowed to take courses at another institution during the Winter session?
- What is, and, when is Advisement Period this semester?
- Where can you find out who your advisor is?
- Is the course numbering system the same at all colleges?
- How many units must you take to fulfill the Quantitative Literacy GE requirement?
ACADEMIC POLICIES ANSWERED *all the following answers can be found in the MSMC Catalog
What are the pre-requisites for upper division coursework?
successful completion of English 1AB/5H
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What is a “W”?
Does it affect your GPA? Withdrawal; NO
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The deadline for withdrawing from a class with a grade of “W” is what week of the semester? What date is it this semester?
10th week; March 28
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What is the minimum number of total units required for a baccalaureate degree?
124 units
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What is the minimum number of upper division units required to graduate?
45 units
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Foreign language requirement applies to what degree program, BA, BS, BM?
BA (Bachelor of Arts)
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While double majoring, what is the limit on the number of upper division units that may satisfy requirements for both majors?
9 units
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What GPA and class standing is required for UCLA cross-registration?
3.2 GPA Sophomore standing
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What GPA and class standing is required for Study Abroad?
3.0 GPA & Junior standing
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General Studies requirement V, requires how many units?
15 units
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How many units make you a sophomore? junior? senior?
30, 60, 90 units
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How many courses must be taken in each area of general studies requirement section 3, categories A-G?
1 course in each area
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How many units of ethics are required to fulfill the general studies requirement?
3 units
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What is the pre-requisite for English 1A?
Satisfactory score on writing placement test OR completion of English 7 (Chalon) / Eng 6AB (Doheny)
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What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0?
Academic Probation; not in good standing
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What happens if your semester GPA is below a 2.0 for two consecutive semesters?
Eligible for academic dismissal
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Who is ultimately responsible for seeing that all procedures are followed and all requirements are fulfilled?
The Student
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B+ is equivalent to what grade point?
3.3
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A minimum of what grade is required for lower division courses required by the major?
C-
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Only courses in which you receive these grades may be repeated for a higher grade?
C-, D, F, NC
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May CR/NC courses be used to fulfill general studies requirements?
NO
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What is themaximum number of units students can enroll in during summer school?
9 units
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Are units counted when students take the foreign language placement test in lieu of the coursework to fulfill the requirement?
No
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What is the minimum grade you can earn in a general studies requirement course?
C-
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What is the minimum grade you can earn in English 1A and 1B/1C in order to fulfill the Written Communication GE requirement?
C
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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
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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 ctr, from a HS official, stating that courses were not used for HS grad requirements; a Transfer Evaluation will be generated by the Advisement Center.
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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).
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What is, and, when is Advisement Period this semester?
Course selection period for next semester classes; 03/10 - 03/28
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Where can you find out who your advisor is?
On WebAdvisor; Student Profile section
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Is the course numbering system the same at all colleges?
NO, refer to each institutions catalog for their system
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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.
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