Academic Standards and Procedures
Transferring Work
With prior permission, TU students may take courses for transfer until they have attained 90 units. However, no more than 64 units may be transferred from an accredited two-year institution. Permission is obtained by submitting a petition to transfer credits to Enrollment Services prior to registering for the course. Students are expected to complete the final 30 units toward their degree at TU.
To read the entire section of academic standards and procedures, please refer to the online undergraduate catalog.
Good Standing and Satisfactory Academic Progress
All students are encouraged to maintain at least a 2.00 overall grade point average to remain in good academic standing. Please refer to the registrar’s website for accurate information regarding academic good standing and consequences of failure to remain in good standing.
I (Incomplete) Grades
The grade I is given to students by their instructors when verifiable circumstances prevent students from completing a course within the term. The I grade should be given only in cases where students have completed most of the course work and have a reasonable expectation of passing. The grade of I automatically becomes a grade of F 180 days from the end of the term following the granting of an I unless changed to another letter grade by the instructor.
Pass D or F Grading Option
Students may elect to be graded on a pass basis for a maximum of 13 units toward their degree. This option is not available for courses required for a major, minor, Honors College or for certification in teacher education unless special permission is obtained from the department chair. Students must make all changes before the published withdrawal deadline and change in grading option each term. Students must submit a pass/fail Docusign form, which can be found on the Registrar’s website (see Forms). Students electing this option must earn a grade equivalent of 2.00 (C) or higher in order to receive the pass (PS) grade, which is not calculated into the GPA. Students who earn below the grade equivalent of 2.00 will earn that grade, which will be calculated in the GPA.
Repeating Courses
When courses are repeated, students will receive credit for the course only once. Only the higher of the two grades will be calculated into the GPA. The lower grade will remain on the record with a repeat excluded message. If taking a course for a third time, before registering for the course, students must complete a petition for a third attempt form, which can be found on the Registrar’s website (see grades). Grades of W are administrative and are not considered as part of the repeated course procedure. Courses that have been accepted previously for transfer credit by TU or have been attempted or completed for units at TU may not be repeated at other institutions.
A GPA calculator is available on the registrar’s website.
Dropping a Class
The change of schedule period begins in the days following the start of the term. See the academic calendar for details. During that period, students may add or drop courses through their online services account. Courses dropped during this period do not appear on a student’s transcript. The number of credits in which a student is enrolled at the end of change of schedule period serves as the basis for determining billing, financial aid and enrollment status.
Withdrawing from a Class
The withdrawal deadline varies by term. Please see the academic calendar for exact dates. Students may withdraw through their online services account. Students who withdraw receive a grade of W, which does not affect the student’s grade point average (GPA). However, students who are considering withdrawing from one or more courses should determine whether their enrollment status will change from full-time (12 credits or more) to part-time (fewer than 12 credits) and should consider the following potential consequences of course withdrawal(s):
- Impact on financial aid or scholarships for the current term or future enrollment periods (consult your financial aid adviser)
- Eligibility for on-campus housing (consult the Office of Housing & Residence Life or Capstone On-Campus Management)
- Eligibility for continued participation in athletics (consult your athletics adviser)
- Eligibility for continuation in the Honors College (consult your honors adviser)
- Eligibility for VA benefits (consult Military & Veterans Center)
- Impact on visa status for international students (consult your ISSO adviser)
- Impact on health insurance and medical coverage
- Impact on automobile insurance
For further information about the withdrawal policy, check the Registrar’s website (see registration). Before making a final decision about withdrawal, students are strongly encouraged to consult with their assigned academic adviser or with a member of the Academic Advising, Retention & Completion (AARC) Office professional staff. Stop and get all the facts before you withdraw.