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Understanding Academics at CSUEB: Your Guide to Course Requirements and Grading

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This comprehensive guide from Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) at California State University, East Bay, walks you through essential academic structures, including the quarter system, course numbering, grading scales, and graduation requirements. Learn how to navigate your academic journey while understanding the requirements for coursework, GPA standards, major and general education obligations, and academic probation. Stay informed by referring to the Student Handbook and Catalog for additional details as you chart your course for academic success.

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  1. Understanding Academics at CSUEB CHARTING YOUR COURSE Presented by: Academic Advising and Career Education (AACE) Note: Refer to Student Handbook & Catalog for additional information

  2. THE QUARTER SYSTEM Ten (10) weeks of instruction + one week of finals 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Quarter System Semester System Units & Courses 4 quarter units = four hours of classroom instruction per week Average load per quarter: 12 - 16 units

  3. CONVERSION OF SEMESTER TO QUARTER UNITS Quarter System 0 45 90 135 180 0 30 60 90 120Semester System Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Semester Units x 1.5 = Quarter Units

  4. COURSE NUMBERING Developmental Courses 800 - 999 A-F or Credit/No Credit Do not count toward degree 1000 - 1999 Freshman Level 2000 - 2999 Sophomore Level 3000 - 3999 Junior Level 4000 - 4999 Senior Level LOWER DIVISION UPPER DIVISION

  5. GRADING SYSTEM A (4.0) A- (3.7) B+ (3.3) B (3.0) B- (2.7) C+ (2.3) C (2.0) C- (1.7) D+ (1.3) D (1.0) F (0.0) Academic Probation How do these grading policies affect you? “WU” Grades: Counts as an “F” in your GPA! “W” Grades: Does NOT affect GPA “I” Grades: Only 1 year to make up “IC” Grades: Counts as an “F” in your GPA! +/- Grading: Watch Out: Affects GPA CR/NC Grades: Does NOT affect GPA Repeating Courses: CSUEB policies limit the number of repeats allowed!

  6. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Units • Residency • GPA • American Institutions • Advanced Composition • University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR) • Performing Arts & Activities • Cultural Groups & Women • General Education • Major

  7. 1 UNIT REQUIREMENTS Electives Additional Graduation Requirements Major General Education Upper Division GE Total Completed Units = 180 (minimum) Total Upper Division Completed Units= 60 (minimum)

  8. Time for a…. Pop Quiz 1. Semester Units x _____ = Quarter Units. A. 1 B. 1.5 C. 2 2. 3000 – 3999 courses are intended for which class level? A. Sophomore B. Junior C. Senior 3. True or False You have ONE year to make up an “I” Incomplete?

  9. You must complete at least 45 quarter units of coursework at CSUEB: 36 units of Upper Division 18 units from the Major 12 units in General Education May include courses taken at the Concord Campus and through Open University, But NOT through Extension or Credit by Examination. 2 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

  10. 3 MINIMUM GPA 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 Academic Probation Good Standing Minimum GPA = 2.0 Goal GPA = 4.0

  11. U.S. History U.S. Constitution CA State & Local Gov. 4 AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS If this is only partially completed, see an advisor for further information

  12. Transfer students may have fulfilled this requirement with a lower-division advanced composition course. • Transfer students who have not completed this requirement must take English 1002. • ADVANCED COMPOSITION

  13. UNIVERSITY WRITING SKILLS REQUIREMENT Effective Fall 2004 6 Must Pass the WST or Approved Course (s) Refer to Orientation Quick Links handout for Testing website. Can only be satisfied once you have reached Junior standing (90 quarter units).

  14. 7 PERFORMING ARTS & ACTIVITIES • Courses in this area provide an opportunity to develop an appreciation of the visual & performing arts & activities through direct experience. • Some examples include: art, theatre, music, creative writing, PE, dance, etc. Note: As a transfer student, you may or may not have met this requirement.

  15. 8 CULTURAL GROUPS & WOMEN • Coursework in this area must recognize the contributions to American civilization, culture and knowledge that members of various cultural groups, women, and gay and lesbian people have made. Note: As a transfer student, you may or may not have met this requirement.

  16. Required units: 60 lower division and 12 upper division units = 72 total A: Communication in English (12 units) B: Natural Sciences & Math (16 units**) C: Humanities (16 units**) D: Social Sciences (16 units**) E: Lifelong Learning (4 units) *Earlier GE Patterns vary slightly: see audit **includes one 4-unit upper division course • GENERAL EDUCATION 2004 – 2009 GE Pattern*

  17. 10 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Your major is a large portion of your Bachelor’s degree. Contact an advisor in your major department to find out where to begin with your major. The online catalog also lists your major requirements. If you are unsure about which major to pursue, Academic Advising and Career Education (Main Campus) or Academic Services (Concord Campus) will assist you in your search for an appropriate field of study.

  18. If you have questions regarding your: ADVISING AT CSUEB Major Minor GE & Graduation Major Department Minor Department Academic Advising and Career Education (Hayward Campus) Academic Services (Concord Campus)

  19. Pop Quiz! 4. You need a minimum of _____ units to graduate. A. 100 units B. 140 units C. 180 units 5. You are on Academic Probation when your GPA falls below _____. A. 2.0 B. 2.2 C. 2.7 6. If you are unsure about which major to pursue, name at least one department that will assist you in your search for an appropriate field of study?

  20. RESPONSIBLE ADVISING Key Points: • Plan Ahead • Ask Questions to Clarify • Concerns • Keep a File for Advising Records

  21. SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION • Create a Class Schedule that is Manageable • Utilize Campus Resources • Blend GE with your Major Courses when possible • Check the Catalog for Course Descriptions & Prerequisites

  22. Remember… CHARTING YOUR COURSE • Be Wise - Be Advised!