Procedures and Regulations
Quarter Units Quarter System
Cal State L.A. credits are expressed in quarter units; one quarter unit normally represents no less than one hour of class work and two or more hours of outside study per week for one quarter. One and one-half (11/2) quarter units are equal to one (1) semester unit. Conversely, one quarter unit is equal to 2/3 semester unit of credit.
Study Load
Undergraduate students must carry a study load of 12 units for full-time enrollment certification by the University. The recommended full-time study load for undergraduates is 16 units. Students on scholastic probation must limit their study load to 12 units unless an academic adviser in their major department/division has approved an exception.
Campus Identification Number (CIN)
Effective Summer Quarter 2003 California State University, Los Angeles will randomly assign a nine-digit Campus Identification Number (CIN) to all students in the University. This number is used as a means of identifying records and offering services pertaining to students. The students' Social Security Number will continue to be retained for purposes of financial aid eligibility and other debts payable to the institution.
Undergraduate Student Orientation
All undergraduate students enrolling for the first time at Cal State L.A. are required to attend an orientation to the University prior to registering for classes for their first quarter of attendance. The orientation will provide information to help students gain a better understanding of the various aspects of University life and learn about policies and procedures as well as, skills and knowledge for success. Student will also learn about appropriate courses for their individual program and register for their first quarter. More information is available by calling (323) 343-3195, or at the University Orientation
Website: www.calstatela.edu/univ/stuaffrs
Registration
Continuing students at California State University, Los Angeles receive information regarding their registration appointment dates by logging into GET (Golden Eagle Territory). Additional information about registration procedures is provided in the Schedule of Classes, issued each quarter before the registration period and available for purchase at the University Square Bookstore. Web registration (GET) is available to all eligible continuing students
Students maintain their continuing student status for registration purposes only by attending at least two of the four quarters immediately preceding the quarter in which they plan to enroll. Students who were admitted and enrolled in one of the last three quarters preceding the quarter in which they plan to enroll will also maintain their continuing student status for registration purposes. Absence for more than two of any four consecutive quarters without an approved leave of absence will cancel continuing registration eligibility. See Leaves of Absence later in this chapter.
Attendance in University extension courses does not constitute continuous attendance.
Students who attended another college or university during an absence from Cal State L.A., except for a summer session or extension program or approved visitor enrollment at another CSU campus, are required to file an application for admission as a returning student and have official transcripts of work taken sent to the Admissions Office. The $55 nonrefundable application fee is charged. Such students will, if eligible, receive forms to register as returning students.
Students who are graduated with a bachelor's degree from Cal State L.A. and wish to continue in graduate standing are required to file a new application for graduate admission and will, if eligible, receive forms to register as new students.
Academic Advisement
Academic advisement is required for all new students before or during their first quarter in attendance. Before registering for their first quarter at Cal State L.A., students must consult an adviser in their major department/division/school or college-based advisement center to plan a program of study. Newly admitted students should bring a copy of all high school and/or college transcripts when seeking advisement. They should consult the Schedule of Classes for a list of academic advisers. After the first advisement session, students must consult an academic adviser at least annually or more often as necessary to enhance academic success. Undergraduate students who, upon admission to the University, are unable to select a specific major shall consult an adviser in the University Academic Advisement Center.
By the end of their first year in residence, students must meet with an academic advisor to develop a degree plan. Because the approved degree plan becomes the basis for determining eligibility for the degree, any change in the student's degree plan must have an academic adviser's approval. Annual, or more often as needed, consultation with an academic adviser in the major department/division/school or college-based advisement center is therefore required.
After reaching 90 units and before completing 120 units, all students are required to meet with an academic advisor to review their progress toward graduation based on an audit of their degree plan. In addition, if students have reached 180 units and have not filed a graduation application, they must meet with an academic advisor to develop a plan to help ensure timely and efficient progress toward graduation. The plan will include remaining requirements and dates of future progress checks.
Forms used for change or declaration of major are available in Administration 146. Students may change their major by consulting an adviser in the appropriate academic department/division/school, college-based advisement center, and by application through the University Academic Advisement Center. They should be aware, however, that a change in major will require that adjustments be made to their degree plan and may delay graduation.
Undeclared Majors
Upon admission, undergraduate students are encouraged to declare a major. Those who have not selected a specific major shall be designated undeclared majors. Before registering for their first quarter at Cal State L.A., undeclared majors shall consult an adviser in the University Academic Advisement Center, Library, Palmer Wing 1040A, to plan a preliminary program of study.
All first time freshmen and transfer students who are admitted with less than 30 units shall declare a major by the time they complete 45 quarter units in residence or four quarters in residence, whichever comes first.
All transfer students admitted with 30 units or more shall declare a major by the end of their first quarter in residence.
Upon declaring a major, students shall meet with an academic advisor to develop a degree plan.
Final Examinations
Final examinations or final class meetings are required in all courses at the time and place shown in the final examination schedule in the Schedule of Classes. Any exception in time or place must have written approval of the instructor, department/division chair, and college dean. Students who find it impossible to take a final examination at the scheduled time may, with the written approval of the instructor, department/division chair, and college dean, have a special final examination administered.
Repeating Courses
Unless otherwise indicated in the description of a particular course in this catalog, students may not repeat for credit any course they have already completed with a grade of C (2.0 grade points) or higher nor may they, in any case, receive units earned more than once for each passing attempt.
Removal of Work from Degree Consideration
Under certain circumstances, up to two semesters or three quarters of previous undergraduate course work taken at any college may be disregarded from all considerations associated with requirements for the baccalaureate. Detailed eligibility and procedural information is provided in the Schedule of Classes. The basic criteria are listed below:
* Five years must have elapsed since the completion of the most recent work to be disregarded;
* Any previous removal of work from degree consideration must be included in applying the limits on work that may be disregarded;
* Since completion of the work to be disregarded, students must have maintained the following grade point averages at Cal State L.A. at the time of petition: 3.0 for students with 22–44 quarter units completed; 2.5 with 45–66 units completed; and 2.0 with 67 or more units completed; and· there must be evidence that the student would find it necessary to complete additional units and enroll for one or more additional quarters to qualify for the baccalaureate if the request was not approved.
* There must be evidence that the student would find it necessary to complete additional units and enroll for one or more additional quarters to qualify for the baccalaureate if the request was not approved.
Repeating Courses for Academic Renewal
Effective Summer 1983, students who are pursuing a baccalaureate may repeat a course one time for purposes of academic renewal if the grade of record is below a C (2.0 grade points). This procedure is limited to a maximum of 20 quarter units. All repetitions must be done at Cal State L.A.
Students who are pursuing a second or subsequent bachelor's degree may repeat only courses leading to the present degree objective (not courses used for prior bachelor's degrees) for purposes of academic renewal. In computing grade point averages for graduation with a baccalaureate from Cal State L.A., units attempted, units earned (if any), and grade points (if any) for previous attempts of the same or equivalent courses shall be excluded when specified conditions are met.
Students are advised that repeating a course under this policy does not result in removal of the original record and grade from the transcript. However, the earlier grade is disregarded in calculating the grade point average. Individual schools, departments, and divisions may have additional restrictions about acceptance of repetitions. Students should therefore, consult department/division advisers before attempting repetitions and should consult the Schedule of Classes for details about filing instructions. The repeated course form, available at Administration 146, must be on file when a student enrolls in the course to be repeated and no later than the add deadline.
Honorable Dismissal
Honorable dismissal is granted to all students who are not under financial obligation to the University and who are not under disciplinary probation, suspension, or expulsion. Academic disqualification does not constitute dishonorable dismissal.
Petitions for Waiver of Regulations
Rules and regulations in this catalog have been adopted by the faculty and administration to maintain appropriate academic standards and facilitate the administration of the university's programs. Students who believe that extenuating circumstances might justify the waiver of a particular regulation or requirement may file a petition at their major department/division office, according to established procedures, for consideration by a faculty committee. However, provisions of Title 5, California Code of Regulations, or other state or federal laws and regulations, are not subject to waiver by petition. Detailed information about procedures and regulations governing petitions are found in the Schedule of Classe.
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