- I
have AP/IB credit. How does that apply to my degree
program?
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How do I drop a class?
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How do I add another major or
degree to my current program? What is the difference
between a double major & a double degree?
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What is a GRO?
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How do I add a minor?
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I'm supposed to sign up for MCB 181R, and all I see
is ECOL 181R! What does it mean when a course is cross-listed?
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How do I calculate my gpa?
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What is academic probation?
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If I'm already on probation, what could happen to
me this semester if I don't do well?
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What resources are here on campus
for me?
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What is a SAPR? How do I make
one?
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What classes should I take next
semester?
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How do I get involved in research?
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I heard I only need one more credit for a Chemistry
minor, right?
I
have AP/IB credit. How does that apply to my degree
program?
Some AP/IB credit applies to your degree program automatically.
For example, a 4 or 5 on the Biology AP will show up
as ECOL 181R, 181L, & 182. For AP/IB credits that
are not specified, such as a 4 or 5 on the American
History AP (it can either apply as Tier 2 Humanities
or T1 TRAD 103 and Tier 2 Individuals & Societies
or T1 INDV 103), see your MCB advisor, and you can tell
us where you would like the credit to count in your
degree program.
Click
here for the AP
chart.
Click here for the IB
chart.
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How
do I drop a class?
It depends on when you are dropping it. Generally, if
you want to drop a course before the 4th week of class,
you can go onto Web Reg and drop it. (The course will
not show up on your record.) If it is between the 4th
week and the 8th week, you will need a drop/add form
and instructor's signature. (This generally results
in a grade of "W" on your transcript.) If
it is past the 8th week, it is nearly impossible to
drop a course; you will need to have the Dean's approval
in addition to the instructor's signature, and that
is only granted for students with extenuating circumstances.
A
complete withdrawal from all classes is available through
the College of Science Advising Office, located in the
Gould-Simpson Building, Room 101. A complete withdrawal
can be accomplished up until the last day of classes,
but must be completed before the beginning of the final
examination period. The result of a complete withdrawal
will be grades of "W", "WF", or
"WP" for courses that the student was registered
in that semester.
Click
here for specific
drop and add dates/deadlines.
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How
do I add another major or degree to my current program?
What is the difference between a double major &
a double degree?
To add a second major or degree program, or to change
your major from MCB to another program, you must meet
with an advisor in the new major program. If you are
not sure who that advisor is, please check the Advising
Contacts website from the Advising Resource Center.
Double
Degree
As the name implies, two degrees are awarded. All major
and University requirements must be completed and at
least 150 units earned (as opposed to 120 for one degree).
An example might be a student who completes a BA with
a major in Spanish and a BS with a major in MCB. Note:
The College of Science (CoS) will not award two degrees
with the same degree title within the CoS. For example,
students cannot earn a BS with a major in MCB AND a
BS with a major in Biochemistry. In this case, the student
will be awarded one BS with a double major in MCB and
Biochemistry.
Double
Major
One degree is awarded; however, the major requirements
for two programs are satisfied, and a total of at least
120 units must be completed. A common example is a BS
with a double major in MCB and Biochemistry. The degree
title for both programs must be the same in order to
pursue a double major. For example, students pursuing
a major in Physiological Sciences and a major in MCB
cannot double major. They must pursue two degrees because
Physiological Sciences only offers a Bachelor of Science
in Health Sciences and MCB only offers a Bachelor of
Science.
A
double major or double degree can be declared through
the major advisor of the respective major.
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What
is a GRO?
The GRO policy can be found in the on-line catalog.
One of the most important aspects of the GRO is that
the appropriate paperwork is filed with the Registrar's
Office by the posted deadlines, usually within the first
four weeks of class. Failure to complete the paperwork
during these dates will make the GRO null and void.
There are many things to consider in deciding whether
to GRO a course. For example, many professional programs
(i.e., medical schools) do not recognize GRO and calculate
both grades into the cumulative GPA. Also, a GRO will
calculate the second attempt into your GPA, even if
you get a lower grade. Discuss GRO with your MCB advisor.
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How
do I add a minor?
Generally, your major advisor can usually
add the minor to your records. However, there are several
minors that require students to follow special instructions
(such as meeting with that department's major advisor)
to add those minors. A list of those minors can be found
here: adding
a minor. If you are interested in any of these minors,
contact that department's major advisor. Please be aware
that some minors may not be currently available.
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I'm
supposed to sign up for MCB 182, and all I see is ECOL
182! What does it mean when a course is cross-listed?
It means the course has different departments that use
it, but it is the same course. Example: MCB 182, Introductory
Biology II. If you look up the course description, it
will say that this class is cross-listed with ECOL 182.
It is the same class.
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How
do I calculate my GPA?
See an example of how
to calculate your GPA here. Your GPA, or grade point
average, is calculated by multiplying the grade point
for each class by the number of units to get your quality
points. Then you divide your total quality points by
the total number of units.
For
a sample Excel spreadsheet that will calculate for you,
click here: (future spreadsheet link)
Or,
to print out a guide for gpa calculation by hand, click
here: (future link)
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What
is academic probation?
The University of Arizona defines academic probation
as not meeting the standards of normal progress. That
standard is a 2.000 GPA overall. Students who have a
cumulative GPA of less than a 2.000 are placed on academic
probation.
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If
I'm already on probation, what could happen to me this
semester if I don't do well?
There are three outcomes this semester for you, and
they depend on your grades.
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Outcome 1: You meet your B deficit*, and get
off of academic probation.
- Outcome 2: Your GPA this semester is above
a 2.0, but your cumulative GPA remains below a 2.000.
You will remain on academic probation, but will be allowed
to continue taking courses at the U of A due to the
progress that you are making to improve your GPA.
- Outcome 3: This semester's GPA (and consequently,
your cumulative GPA) is 2.000 or lower. You will be
disqualified from the University of Arizona.
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What
resources are here on campus for me?
Click here for a complete
list of resources with contact information.
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What
is a SAPR? How do I make one?
SAPR stands for Student Academic Progress Report. A
SAPR is an individualized report of a student's progress
toward completing degree requirements. It is an automated
degree audit that shows the student how their UA and
transfer courses, as well as credit by exam, apply to
their degree requirements in the following categories:
General Education, major(s), minor(s), electives, and
University unit requirements.
A
SAPR may be requested online through Student Link, where
you may view it and print it. Students are strongly
encouraged to generate a SAPR each time they meet with
their academic advisor--at least once each semester--to
ensure satisfactory academic progress. It is an unofficial
document used primarily as an advising tool and as a
means for tracking graduation requirements. After reviewing
your SAPR, if you have any questions or believe that
course adjustments are needed, such as the application
of any transfer course to your academic program, please
consult with your academic advisor.
A
SAPR is not a registration instrument or an official
transcript. Click here for more answers to DARS
questions.
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What
classes should I take next semester?
See your advisor! We can help you select a schedule
to keep you on track for your intended graduation date.
We can also help with selecting courses from another
institution, summer/winter courses, and using Web Reg.
You can also follow one of the sample plans located
here: (PDF)
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How
do I get involved in research?
There are many ways you can do research as an undergraduate.
You can sign up for directed research or independent
study, take part in an established research program,
volunteer in a lab, or find employment in a lab. Check
out your options by exploring the Research section of
the MCB website (link).
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I
only need one more credit for a Chemistry minor, right?
Not quite. In completing the MCB foundation courses,
you will complete 16 units of chemistry (not 19, as
we cannot double dip BIOC 460 between the MCB major
and a minor). The chemistry minor is 20 units. So, if
you are a MCB major and would like a chemistry minor,
you must take an additional 4 units of chemistry, whether
that is one course or two.
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