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Explanation of the honor roll, graduation with honors, and academic achievement.

The honor roll includes the top 10% of each class, so it can change each semester, depending on the grades earned by the class as a whole.  To qualify a student must have 12 hours of A, B, C, D, or F letter grades. Some professional fields allow a maximum number of "P" grade to be used in the honor roll calculation.

Graduation with honors is a distinction placed on the diploma and transcript of students who successfully complete the honors program.

Academic achievement for graduation is measured as follows:
Summa Cum Laude 3.90 to 4.00 CGPA
Magna Cum Laude 3.70 to 3.89 CGPA
Cum Laude 3.50 to 3.69 CGPA
NOTE:  This distinction is also entered on a student’s diploma and transcript.

Advanced Placement Opportunities

To see ESU Advanced Placement Opportunities please click here

ESU Athletics

NCAA & ESU Guidelines for Making Satisfactory Progress

Determination of eligibility is a complex process.  If athletes satisfy the following conditions, eligibility problems will be minimized.

1. Enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours and attend classes throughout each semester with all fees paid.  Before withdrawing from any course, athletes should determine the impact this withdrawal will have on their eligibility.  Athletes should confer with their coach and academic advisor before withdrawing.  Athletes will be required to see Sheila Markowitz in the Registration Office before they will be allowed to reduce their load below 12 hours.  Most athletes should enroll for at least 15 hours.

2. Pass a minimum of 24 hours of credit each academic year or an average of 12 credit hours per full-time term of attendance at ESU which satisfy either General Education, academic major or graduation requirements.  Mid-year (January) transfers must pass a minimum of 12 credit hours at least nine of which must be in the spring semester. No more than 6 hours (25% of the hours) needed for eligibility, can be earned in the summer.

3. Pass six credit hours (that can be counted for eligibility) each full-time semester to be eligible the next semester. These hours CAN NOT be made up in summer school.

4. PE 100 (Lifetime Fitness) and the first three other PE activity credits will be used to meet eligibility requirements.  For example, PE 100 (Lifetime Fitness) and varsity sports courses including weight training are PE activity courses.  Any such credits above four cannot be used to meet satisfactory progress requirements.

5. Maintain good "academic" standing for the ESU & NCAA.  GPAs necessary to be in good "academic" standing are:

Credits Toward Degree at End of the Semester

 

Cumulative GPA in all courses

0-23

 

1.70

24-47

 

1.80

48-59

 

1.90

60 +
 
2.00

6. Maintain good standing.  A student in good standing is not being subjected to university disciplinary action and has paid all tuition, fees, and fines due the University.

7. Do not repeat any course for which the athlete previously received a passing grade, unless the athlete is enrolled in sufficient additional hours to meet eligibility requirements.  The first time a course is passed is the semester the course is counted for satisfactory progress.  EG 101 and EG 102 are special exceptions in that a minimum grade of "C" is required for counting these courses toward satisfactory progress.  (For example, a passing grade of "D" in EG 101 will not count for satisfactory progress.)

8. Declare an academic major prior to the fifth semester of college.  After declaring a major, all courses taken for eligibility must be major or general education requirements.  When changing majors, documentation of the change must be on file in the Registration Office.

9. All new athletes must enroll and complete the course HL143 – Generating Opportunities through Academics and Life Skills (GOALS) before they can participate in a second semester of a varsity sport at Emporia State University. It is highly recommended that this course be taken in their first semester at ESU.

10. Athletes must obtain prior written approval (prior approval form) to transfer any type of college credit from any type of college to ESU which will be used for eligibility.  (Example: summer courses from another four-or-two year college.)  These courses must be academic major or general education requirements.  Only 25% of the hours needed for eligibility can be earned in the summer.

11. Zero numbered courses (developmental) can be counted for eligibility only if taken during the first academic year and if required by ESU.  Such credits are limited to 12 hours total and are the equivalent of EL 072, MA 095, MA 098, and EG 001.

To Avoid Athletes Missing Class:

Most athletes have practice in the afternoon and are departing for games in the afternoon.  Classes ending by 2:00 are best, if possible. This means that they will need to take early classes.

When talking with the student athlete, please consider the semester their sport competes.  For example, football is a fall sport and if there is a choice of semesters for a more difficult class, it may be wise to have the more difficult course in the spring.  This is not always feasible, but it could help in a few cases.

Sport

Playing Season

Schedule heavier load in the following semester:
(Less travel time, which means less missed class time)

Volleyball

Fall

Spring

Football

Fall

Spring

Soccer

Fall

Spring

Basketball

Both

Fall

Track

Both

Fall

Softball

Spring

Fall

Baseball

Spring

Fall

Tennis

Spring

Fall

If you have any questions or concerns, please call:     

John Rich - Associate Dean/School of Business 620-341-5225   jrich@emporia.edu

Carmen Leeds - Associate Athletic Director 620-341-5825 cleeds@emporia.edu

Becky Henry - Assistant Compliance  620-341-6185

Academic Advising Syllabus

Student Advising Center:

Director:  Robert J. Goltra

Location:  206 Plumb Hall

Phone:  620-341-5421

Email:  sac@emporia.edu

Office Hours:  8-5  Monday through Friday by appointment—(the first two weeks of every semester, students may walk-in for advising help without appointments)

 

Required Materials:  Every student will be given a SAC PAC during their first advising session.  Students are expected to read the contents of the SAC PAC and to bring the packet to each advising session.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Student Advising Center at Emporia State University is to provide academic advising and assistance which helps first year and undeclared students make a satisfactory transition to college life.  Students learn not only to set personal and academic goals but to develop strategies for achieving those goals.  The Student Advising Center and its faculty advisors subscribe to the philosophy of intrusive, developmental advising.  Intrusive advising means showing an active concern for the academic welfare of our students, being proactive in contacting students, and helping them resolve problems.  Developmental advising, an important aspect of intrusive advising, is the process of helping students clarify their short-term and long-term goals.  This form of advising helps students to develop educational plans to meet those goals.  The SAC’s major activities are designed to help fulfill its mission, one which is central to the achievement of ESU’s mission “to develop lifelong learning skills, impart society’s cultural heritage, and educate and prepare for both the professions and advanced study.”

 

 

Advisee Responsibilities

  • Make and keep appointments with advisor.  Be on time.
  • Prepare for advising sessions by gathering any information the advisor might need
  • Write down questions to ask the advisor
  • Share important information with the advisor such as why student is missing class, how many hours the student works, why a class is difficult, etc.
  • Follow up on plans made with the advisor
  • Arrange for transcripts to be sent from other institutions the student has attended
  • Know the requirements for the advisee’s major and graduation requirements
  • Monitor own academic progress
  • Remember that the advisor cannot make exceptions to university policy
  • Turn off cell phone for all appointments

 Advisor Responsibilities

  • Be available to advise during specific, uninterrupted office hours
  • Inform student of university regulations, major field, and graduation requirements
  • Help student set short and long-range academic goals.
  • Know career opportunities related to the major or refer student to appropriate source of information
  • Be approachable and be a good listener
  • Know procedure for dropping and adding courses, for changing majors, and for enrolling
  • Provide required forms when appropriate
  • Treat student fairly
  • Respect the student’s confidentiality
  • Refer student to appropriate campus resources

 

Expected Student Learning Outcomes

  • Student will utilize the resources and services on campus to assist in achieving  academic, personal, and career goals
  • Student will demonstrate an understanding of the value of the General Education Program
  • Student will demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of the General Education Program
  • Student will demonstrate an understanding of the requirements of his/her major program
  • Student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of setting academic goals
  • Student will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate academic goals
  • Student will demonstrate ability to access and use BUZZ IN for advising-related tasks
  • Student will demonstrate knowledge of effective study strategies

 

Advising Schedule

Students will make half-hour appointments to meet with academic advisor in Student Advising Center two times each semester.  The first appointment each semester will be an advising appointment to discuss campus resources, academic goals, General Education requirements, major requirements, class choices for the next semester, and other pertinent information.  The second appointment each semester will be to pre-enroll for the next semester.  The pre-enrollment advising session will also allow time to discuss semester progress and needed resources.

Statement of Accommodation

Emporia State University will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities.  Students need to contact the Director of Disability Services and the professor as early in the semester as possible to ensure that classroom and academic accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion.  All communication between students, the Office of Disability Services, and the professor will be strictly confidential.

Articulation Agreement

The articulation agreement is an agreement between the Kansas Regents institutions and the community colleges of Kansas to honor the Regents 45-hour Transfer Agreement.  Students who have received an Associate of Arts or Associates of Science degree and have completed the Regents 45 hour general education will not have to take additional general education at ESU unless it is a course specifically required for the students degree (i.e., Econ I for a degree in business).  When a student transfers with the appropriate associate degree, the transcript will automatically be evaluated for these requirements.  If the student has not completed all 45 hours before transferring, he/she may elect to complete the Regents requirements at ESU.  However, the student must complete either the Regents General Education or ESU’s General Education.
Web Site: www.emporia.edu/regist/com/artic.htm or contact the Director of General Education at EXT. 5278.

Information about Student On-Campus Job Openings

Although there are listings for available campus jobs for students on a bulletin board near the Nectar in the Memorial Student Union, the best way to help students find on-campus employment is to encourage them to look on the internet:
http://www.emporia.edu/humres/studentjobs.htm

NOTE: Many jobs on campus are designated for students who are eligible for work-study employment.  The ESU Office of Student Financial Aid will give students information concerning the Federal Work-Study Program.  For further information, please call 620/341-5457.

Campus Resources Available For Your Advisees

Associated Student Government

Associated Student Government (ASG) is the voice for Emporia State students in relation to campus governance and student needs or concerns.  ASG also recognizes student organizations and provides funding for organizational activities.

The Student Senate is the legislative branch of Associated Student Government and is comprised of 25 student senators representing all academic departments.  The executive branch consists of the president and vice-president of ASG and four committee chairs.  ASG elections are held in the spring.

Associated Student Government provides the following services to Emporia State University students:

1) Legal counseling in the Center for Student Involvement

2) Refrigerator rental for residence hall students

3) Student discount card

4) Community service outreach

5) Recycling service

6) Corky’s Cab

Active representation by students in the governmental system benefits all students and the university.  Associated Student Government is located in the Student Organizations and Activities Office, first floor of the Memorial Union.
www.emporia.edu/asg/

Bachelor of Integrated Studies

The program for the degree Bachelor of Integrated Studies is designed to provide an alternative to conventional degree programs and majors. It provides the mature student an opportunity to design a program of study along the lines of his/her individual interests without necessarily preparing for employment or admission to a graduate or professional school. The online version provides adult students with a high quality multi-disciplinary and carefully focused course of study that fulfills university requirements while meeting each student's specific goals for a college degree.

http://www.emporia.edu/las/bgs-main.html

Biofeedback Center

The biofeedback relaxation center (second floor, South Morse Hall) uses various measuring instruments and relaxation tapes to help people learn the skill of reducing tension for: Insomnia reduction, fine arts performance, menstrual cramp reduction, as well as helping in concentration, test anxiety reduction, etc.  All training in these and other areas includes individual practice with biofeedback instruments with a trainer furnishing additional relaxation exercises.  For further information, please call
620/341-5221.
www.emporia.edu/biofeedback/

Counseling Services

Counseling services are provided to students by a professionally trained staff.  Counselors are available by appointment to help in the exploration and understanding of one’s self and life in matters of individual, marital, family and vocational concern.  All counseling discussions are treated confidentially and referrals for more comprehensive assistance are arranged when desirable.  An appointment with a counselor can be scheduled by contacting the Counseling Services staff at 620/341-5221.

Student Life & Counseling

DART Project

The Drug/Alcohol Abuse Prevention Resource Center, located on the second floor of Morse Hall South in the Student Life and Counseling Center, offers alcohol, tobacco, and other drug information to students, staff and faculty.  The center seeks to provide alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention education and services to avoid potentially destructive, self-defeating behaviors and to promote and support healthy lifestyles.

Services include consultations, presentations, abuse awareness-raising activities, access to support groups, tobacco cessation, interventions, research, and alcohol information classes for court and other referrals.  The resource center includes books, video tapes, audio tapes, pamphlets, magazines, and journals.

The Center is staffed by a coordinator, assistant coordinator, peer educator, and student assistants.  Contact the DART Project at 620/341-5221.
www.emporia.edu/dart/

Disability Services

The office of Disability Services promotes equal educational opportunities to students with disabilities at ESU. Verification of a student’s disability occurs in the Office of Disability Services. After verification takes place, an Accommodation Letter is issued and given to the student. Accommodation needs are shared by the student, via the Accommodation Letter, with appropriate members of the campus community prior to the receipt of accommodations. Accommodations are determined on an individual basis.

Consideration of a disability should be taken into account when providing academic advising for students with disabilities. The deficit areas that are affected by the disability will likely contribute to the choice and timelines that students with disabilities work through in attaining their goals.

The office of Disability Services is part of the Office of Disability Services and Non-Traditional Student Center at ESU.  We are located at 242 SE Morse Hall and can be reached at 620/341-6637 or disabser@emporia.edu
www.emporia.edu/disability/

Health Center and Pharmacy

The Student Health Center, located on the west side of the Memorial Union, has been established to provide medical care for students of Emporia State University.  It is staffed by three physicians, three registered nurses, a registered medical technologist, a full-time pharmacist, an office manager and an assistant.  The service is financed totally by student fees, the student being responsible only for charges for written prescriptions and off campus diagnostic exams or referral.  All records are confidential.

The health center offers comprehensive health care to students by use of the campusfacility or by referral to various campus and community agencies, hospitals and physicians.  Routine physical examinations for insurance, employment and school may be completed at the health center.  Health promotion and education are stressed at the health center through individual consultation and educational materials.

Enrolled students may take advantage of the pharmacy which is located in the student health center.

The Pharmacy has available at reduced prices, a small formulary of prescription and non-prescription medication that meets the needs of most college students.

The pharmacist is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the school year (limited hours during the summer) and will provide individual consultations.  The pharmacy is located in the Memorial Union.  For further informaction call 620/341-5867
www.emporia.edu/shc/

Health Insurance

International students are required, and all other students are encouraged, to have health insurance, either carried at home or provided through the university.  When off-campus facilities are required for emergency treatment, any student who has insurance coverage through parents, should bring proof of membership to assure payment of bills.

Uninsured students are encouraged to enroll in the group insurance plan offered each fall and spring through the university.  This plan, which is on the major medical level, assures coverage year round for students who subscribe for both fall and spring semesters.  For further information, contact Student Health Services at 620/341-5223.

 

Memorial Student Union

The Memorial Union is your student center on campus providing dining services, bookstore, check cashing, post office, university I. D. office, student computer lab, and meeting and banquet rooms.  Associated Student Government, Union Activities Council, and Student Activities have offices in the Memorial Union.  Corky’s Corner in the Hornet’s Nest snack bar area provides pool and video games.  The Memorial Union has a student and faculty board of directors.  The Memorial Union is a not-for-profit corporation and is supported by student fees and revenue from services provided to the university.  No tax dollars are used in its operation.
www.emporia.edu/memunion/

Multicultural Programs and Services

Multicultural Programs and Services, located in the Center for Student Involement on Mainstreet in the Memorial Union, houses a variety of cultural and ethnic materials that are available for checkout.  The center has books, magazines, laminated posters, references on employment opportunities, information on possible summer internships, and other topical materials.

Some of the subject matter covered by the materials include autobiographies, history/heritage, lifestyles, cultural relations, and social conflict.

Additional activities provided through the Multicultural Center frequently include the following:  ethnic American student orientation programs, mentoring program, mid-term grade intervention, achievement recognition, and other educational and social programs.

Umoja, which is Swahili for unity, is a newsletter that is published periodically to highlight individual accomplishments, university/community activities and special events in surrounding areas, and other universities which involve the ethnic American students.

Multicultural Programs and Services is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  The director is available for assistance and will provide consultations.  For additional information, please call 620/341-5481.
www.emporia.edu/mps/

Non-Traditional Student Center

The Non-Traditional Student Center promotes the educational opportunities and goals of non-traditional students at ESU. Students are considered non-traditional if one or more of the following apply: over age 24, have children, are married, are currently in the military or a veteran, or have been away from school for 2 or more years. The Non-Traditional Student Center houses the Non-Traditional Student and Single Parent Programs. The programs are designed to provide resources for housing, financial assistance with daycare for single parents, elementary & secondary schools in the community, scholarship information, ability to be matched with an on-campus mentor, and provides a Non-Traditional Student Peer Advisor to assist in navigating through requirements and needs. Although the Non-Traditional Student Center focuses on the needs of non-traditional students, we welcome all students.

Consideration of non-traditional student's needs should be taken into account when providing academic advising. The complexity of individual situations will likely contribute to the choices and timelines that non-traditional students work through in attaining their goals.

We are located on the 2nd floor of the Memorial Union and are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial and can be reached at 620/341-5901.
www.emporia.edu/nontrad/

Project Challenge

Project Challenge is a student support services grant program for eligible ESU students to enhance their educational opportunities.

Project Challenge offers tutorial services for many general education subjects, instruction in basic academic skills, and counseling in several areas: academic, personal, and career planning and preparation.  Assistance is also available in applying for financial aid and for graduate school.  For more information call 620/341-5097.

www.emporia.edu/prjchlng

Sexual Assault Prevention Program

Sexual assault is a serious and painful issue on college campuses.  Several studies have shown that sexual assault, defined as any unwanted sexual act including forced sexual contact and sexual touching, is a significant risk for college women.  Men are also significantly impacted by sexual assault, sometimes as victims, but more often as friends and partners of women who have been sexually violated.  Most sexual assaults are committed by an acquaintance who is likely to use verbal pressure, threats or mild force during an assault.  Even if they have not been physically harmed, women who have been sexually assaulted often suffer from lasting psychological and physical health problems.

The Sexual Assault Prevention Program, a joint program of ESU and SOS (Emporia’s community services for victims of intimate violence), was created to enhance student’s awareness and understanding of the factors which contribute to sexual assault, to help students examine their attitudes and beliefs about sexual assault, and to advocate for and support primary and secondary victims of sexual assault.  SAPP staff frequently present information on topics such as Acquaintance Rape, Healthy Relationships, Sexual Harassment, Recovery from Sexual Assault, and the Role of Alcohol and Substance Drugs in Sexual Assault to student groups, residence hall floors, and classes.  The SAPP office also has books, brochures, videos, and clipping files on issues of sexual violence.  Crisis and long-term counseling for primary or secondary victims of sexual assault is available at the Student Life and Counseling Center.  For further information, please call 620/341-5221.

Single Parent Program

The single parent program assists students who are single parents in accomplishing their educational goals at Emporia State University.  The program staff provides resource information and refers participants to appropriate organizations on campus and in the community.  Emphasis is placed on locating or developing resources particularly applicable to the needs of single parents, such as child care, housing, support networks, and parenting issues.  The program also sponsors an on-campus support group, mentoring program, need-based child care grants, and provides personal and career counseling.  For further information contact the staff at the Non-Traditional Student Center, 2nd floor of the Memorial Union or call 620/341-5901.

Stress Management & Assertiveness Training

Stress management workshops and assertiveness training workshops are offered for credit by the Student Life and Counseling Center, second floor, South Morse Hall.  For further information, please call 620/341-5221.

Student Advising Center
Academic advising is an important faculty responsibility at Emporia State University, encompassing much more than helping students choose courses necessary to the completion of degree programs. The Student Advising Center provides academic advising and assistance to all ESU freshmen and all undeclared students. All advisors in the Student Advising Center are faculty members who are trained advisors and who take an active interest in the academic welfare of our students. For further information, please call 620/341-5421.

www.emporia.edu/sac

Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement is located off the main concourse area of the Memorial Union.  ESU has over one hundred student organizations in the following categories:  honorary, departmental, service, religious, recreation, special interest, residential life, and greek-letter organizations.  Additional organizations may be developed through the established process of the Associated Student Government.  The professional staff of the student activities area provides support for student groups in accomplishing organizational goals.  Desk space, storage and secretarial assistance also are available on a limited basis.  An organizational directory is produced by this area each year to inform students about the various organizations, including contact information for the organization president and advisors.

Reading Laboratory
The reading laboratory, located in room 222 of Visser Hall, is available to all university graduate and undergraduate students.  The instruction in the laboratory, via an individualized approach, focuses on improving reading comprehension, vocabulary, reading rate, systematic study techniques, time management, academic skills, and test taking.  Study materials for specific tests are available and include Learning Plus, a computerized program designed to help students prepare for the university competency exams (PPST and CAAP).

The Reading Lab is staffed by a teacher education faculty member, a graduate teaching assistant, and other graduate and undergraduate student assistants.  Students are encouraged to visit the lab as a drop-in, enroll in EL072, Improvement in Reading Skills, or enroll in EL100, Special Topics in Reading.  For further information, please call 620/341-5495.

Mathematics/Computer Science Laboratory Complex
The Mathematics Lab located in 190 C Brighton Lecture Hall offers tutoring to students having difficulty in math classes.  Lab assistants are upper level math majors who are available to help upon request.

In addition, students may receive information and practice materials for preparing for the PPST and CAAP competency exams.  The Math Lab also has videos on beginning algebra available for check out. Students having additional questions about the labs may call 620/341-5342.

Writing Center
Students at all levels, from first year to graduate, can find help with their papers in the Writing Center, 304 Plumb Hall.  Here students will be able to get individual advice and tutoring on such issues as selecting and narrowing a topic, organizing and developing deas, revising drafts, and editing final copy.  IBM-compatible computers are available in the Center for students working on assignments.  Students may also get help with specific grammatical or other writing problems by calling the Grammar Hotline at 620/341-5380.

To check the Center’s open hours, call 620/341-5380 or the Division of English, 620/341-5216.

Honors Program

 

The University Honors Program at Emporia State is a challenging academic program which exists to provide a "value added" experience for our best students.  This program supplements the regular academic curriculum at Emporia State University and prepares students for success by encouraging broad reading, individual thinking, creative problem solving, intellectual growth, and personal commitment.  The required courses within the honors program seek to provide a common intellectual experience for students from a variety of disciplines and degree programs. www.emporia.edu/honors/

Veterans Educational Services

The university is fully accredited by the Veterans’ Administration and operates under a contract whereby veterans and their dependants may obtain the benefits of educational assistance when eligible.  Veterans’counseling is available in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, room 205, Plumb Hall.  For further information, please call 620/341-5267.

Women’s Resource Center

The Women’s Resource Center provides a central focus for meeting the needs of women students at ESU.  The goals of the WRC include supporting the academic success of women and increasing opportunities for women’s personal and career development; advocating for and supporting women students who are experiencing discrimination, abuse or harassment; raising awareness of the problems and issues of women studies, including sexual harassment, treatment in the classroom, institutionalized sexism, and other conditions that impede women’s personal and academic development; and enhancing an understanding of women’s issues and motivating both women and men toward greater involvement in these issues.

Department Degree Checklist

The advisee folder should include your monitoring of the advisee's academic progress on a checklist devised by your department.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE GUIDELINES FOR ENTERING ESU FRESHMEN

This policy is not in effect for the current academic year.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE GUIDELINES FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

This policy is not in effect for the current academic year.

 

Enrollment Holds

Advisors can view a student's hold(s) by using the Advisor Dashboard in Banner.

       

 

ESU Academic Programs

To view all academic programs offered at ESU, please click here.

Work-Study Financial Aid

To see the most current information on work programs with financial aid, please click here.

Application For Degree [ form]

Used for students attaining junior status to inform the Degree Analysis Office of the student's intended graduation date, degree, major/teaching field, and minor. From this the Degree analysis will generate an automated degree audit. The student and advisor will each receive a copy. Must complete one for each major/teaching field/minor if in different departments. Student and advisor must sign. Some departments also require chair signature. Check with your department about appropriate signatures. It is not necessary to complete a new form to change a graduation date. The advisor or student can inform the Degree Analysis Office of the change.  NOTE: This form cannot be used for students who matriculated prior to fall 1985, who are seeking a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree, for music or physical science majors, or for second bachelor students.

Application for Residency for Fee Purposes[ form]

Students need to contact the Registration Office for information about this form.

Audit Request[ form]

Used when a student wishes to audit a course. The form requires the signature of the instructor of the class the student wishes to audit. This form must be filed within the first 10 days of classes for a regular semester.

Change of College Record[ form]

Used for students wanting to change major, minor, degree, advisor, address, and name.

Change of Grade[ form]

Used to change a grade for a student. (A grade of "F" may not be changed unless approved by the Registrar.) Requires the signature of the course instructor and the chair of the department in which the course was taught. (Mid-term grades are not a permanent record for transcript purposes. They do not impact the GPA and are, therefore, not changed once entered.)

Change of Registration[ form]

Used to drop and/or add courses after initial enrollment. Student can drop/add during first 5 days of the semester with only advisor signature. The 6th day through the 10th day a student can add (with permission of instructor, which can be obtained on this form) and drop courses. This requires the student and advisor signatures. The 11th day through the 10th week of classes the student may withdraw from courses with student and advisor signature. Check with the Enrollment area of Registration about adding, dropping, withdrawing from courses with a duration of less than a semester.

Enrollment[ form]

Used for initial enrollment each semester. Requires student and advisor signature. Must obtain instructor signature for a "permit only" or "closed" class.

Exemption or Waiver of Graduation Requirements

(NOT General Education)[ form]

Used when a student wishes to request an exemption or waiver of graduation requirements, i.e. hours in residence or upper level hours. This form is available in the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Office. It requires signatures from the student, advisor, chair, dean, registrar, and Associate Vice President.

Exit Interview[ form]

Filled out by the student withdrawing from all classes when student has paid fees. File original in advising folder. Mail a copy to Student Affairs (Campus Box 7).

General Education Evaluation[ form]

If your advisee is a transfer student, registration will send you a pink copy of the General Education Evaluation Form to keep in the advisee's folder. Below is a partial sample of this form. It will be signed and dated by the Transcript Analyst.

Graduate Credit Form

Used for students wishing to apply undergraduate work toward a graduate degree. The form and guidelines are available in the Graduate Office.

Major/Minor Contract[ form]

Used for students attaining junior status who are seeking a Bachelor of Integrated Studies degree, are music or physical science majors, or are second bachelor's degree students to inform the Degree Analysis Office of the student's intended graduation date, degree, major/teaching field, minor. Must complete one for each major/teaching field/minor if in different department. In addition, students need to file applications for any middle school certifications they are seeking. Student and advisor must sign. Some departments also require chair signature. Check with your department about appropriate signatures. It is not necessary to complete a new form to change graduation date. The advisor or student can inform the Degree Analysis Office of the change.

Overload[ form]

Must be completed for undergraduates wanting to enroll in 19 or more hours during a regular semester and more than 11 hours in a summer session. Graduate students wanting to enroll in more than 16 hours for a regular semester. There is no hour limit on graduates during the summer session. This form requires the signature of the student, advisor, chair, and dean for undergraduates and Graduate Dean for graduate students. (Not required for overloads due to ghosting or test outs.)

Pass/No Credit[ form]

Used when a student wishes to take a course pass/no credit. A course that is required to fulfill general education, major or minor requirements may not be taken as pass/no credit. In addition, some courses have been excluded by various departments from the pass/no credit option. A list of those courses is available in the Registration Office. A student must sign the pass/no credit within the first 10 days of a regular semester.

Permit To Register[ form]

Used when a student wishes to enroll in a "permit only" or "closed" class. Requires the signature of the course instructor or the chair of the department in which the course is taught.

Permit to Repeat[ form]

Used to allow one course to repeat a course with a different name and number. (It is not necessary to complete this form when approval to have course number and/or name changed has been obtained, e.g. EN 107 is now EG 101 or IS 103 is now
IS 113.) The signature of the chair granting the permit to repeat is required.

Prior Approval[ form]

Used when a student wishes to take a course at another college or university during the summer or non-term period. (Athletes must complete this form for course transfer, course enrollment and for enrolling after the 20th day of classes and for all ESU summer courses.) This form requires the student, and advisor signatures. Athletes must also obtain the signature from the Faculty Athletic Representative. The form should be turned in to Registration.

Problem Card[ form]

Mailed to the student when a degree analysis, graduation, or diploma hold occurs. The advisor may receive an e-mail about a graduation problem as well.

Readmission

Completed by students who have not been enrolled for at least one semester and who wish to re-enter school. This same form is the initial step students take who have been required to withdraw from ESU and wish to appeal the reinstatement.

Requirements For All Bachelor's Degrees[ form]

Is mailed to students along with their degree audit (not automated). It reinforces minimum requirements to graduate.

Sectioning Forms[ form]

Always keep the advisee's sectioning form in the advising folder. This form will indicate any developmental classes the student should have completed before being transferred to your department.

Special Registration Form[ form]

Used primarily to register students in workshops. Requires student signature.

Substitution Card[ form]

Used when a department wishes to substitute a course for another course in the major/teaching field, or minor. Must be signed by the advisor and chair. General education substitutions must come through the Director of General Education Office.

Substitution or Exemption of General Education Requirements[ form]

This form must be completed by the student, and approved or disapproved by the advisor, department chair, and director of General Education. Information is available from the Director of General Education about this process.

Transcript Request[ form]

A student can order transcripts either at the Academic Records window or by printing the form from the internet and mailing to Academic Records along with the appropriate fee. An advisor may obtain a working copy of an advisee transcript by making a request at the Academic Records window, by e-mailing a request to Academic Records, or by calling Academic Records.

Withdrawal from the University[ form]

Used when students have paid fees and wish to withdraw from all classes. Requires signatures from the student, Academic Advisor, Student Affairs, Residential Life (if applicable), Financial Aid and Student Financial Services (in that order). Form must be procured from Registration.

General Education Goals & Purpose

If advisees ask you why we require general education classes, here are some possible ideas you may want to discuss with them:

General Education courses are approximately 40% of degree requirements, and are among the most significant experiences in developing the perspective and the intellectual background for becoming an educated individual.

General Education provides the intellectual background to communicate to other educated people.

General Education experiences provide a means to explore potential majors.

General Education provides skills employers require: to think critically and analytically, to communicate effectively, to work well with colleagues, and to appreciate cultural diversity.

General Education helps one think about problems and challenges in different ways, thus providing one with a set of skills to be a better decision maker and problem solver.

General Education skills are "transferable skills" that improve performance and often provide the basis for career changes that occur long after graduation.

General Education provides a foundation and a perspective for major and future.

Experiences in General Education courses will help one mature intellectually.  These courses should be completed throughout entire academic career, and should augment the major.  They should not be perceived as classes to get "out of the way."

Goals of Emporia State University General Education:

Develop proficiency in written and oral communication, mathematical computation, reasoning, and problem solving.  Graduates of ESU must achieve proficiency in basic skills.  Our goal is to significantly raise the basic skills of Emporia State University students.

Learn the basic concepts and principles, the history, and the mode of inquiry of the various general education disciplines: the fine arts, history, literature, philosophy, social sciences, behavioral sciences, and the biological and physical sciences.

Learn how to make connections between the disciplines within the general education curriculum.  Apply knowledge from the perspective of these disciplines by thinking critically, as well as analytically.

Understand cultural diversity in the contemporary world.  Increase awareness and acceptance of similarities as well as differences in people of other cultures, nationalities, religions, races, and genders.

Develop a commitment to scholarship, intellectual curiosity, and lifelong learning.

Advisors should keep in mind the following guidelines concerning general education courses:

1.  The only prerequisites for general education courses are the following:

* Composition I must be completed before taking Composition II.

* College Algebra must be completed before a BSE major may take MA225 and before an elementary education major may take MA 307.

*  Any required developmental courses must be completed before taking courses in the area at the general education level.

2.  The following general education courses should be taken within the first 48 hours of credit:  Composition I and II, the general education math course, and the speech course.

3. Some general education courses have test out sections.  These will be marked in the class schedule by a TO.  Example: SP101TO.

4. The honors program parallels but goes beyond the standard general education requirements.  Honors sections of general education courses will be marked in the class schedule by a Z.  Example: SP101AZ.

5. All students who first enrolled at ESU or any other college or university in the fall of 1996 or since that time are required to complete one multicultural intensive section of a general education course or an upper division course that meets the multicultural requirement.  Multicultural sections of general education courses will be marked in the class schedule by an M.  Example: AH112MA.  Student can also meet this requirement by taking a course selected from the Ethnic/Gender Studies section of the schedule of classes.  This section lists both multicultural intensive sections of general education courses and upper division courses that will meet the multicultural requirement.  Either selection will fulfill the requirement.  Any course that has been designated as multicultural intensive or Ethnic/Gender Studies, regardless of hours, fulfills the requirement.  A student who meets the Kansas Regents articulation agreement or students in the 2+2 program do not have to meet this requirement.  Go to www.emporia.edu/esuclass/multiculint  for a comprehensive listing.

6. General education requirements change occasionally.  A student may opt to continue under the general education requirements in effect when the student first matriculated at ESU unless the student has not completed at least 25 semester hours in the past five year period.  If a student has a degree check on file in Registration Office, the student may also complete the general education plan he/she started unless more than 10 years have elapsed or the courses are no longer offered.

7. Standard general education substitutions include the following:

* A student who took required general education courses for the elementary education major while the student was declared an elementary education major may substitute any of the following general education courses after changing his/her major: MU124 for MU226, PS115 for the 5 hour physical science lecture and lab requirement, and GB303 for GB101.

* A student may use PY211 for the Social and Behavioral Science requirement if the student was a declared education major while taking the class.

* A Physical Education major changing majors may substitute PE Foundations courses for PE100 and the PE activity course.

* 2+2 and BIS students may take two PE activity courses to fulfill the PE100/PE activity requirement.

* MU245, Marching Band, can be substituted for the PE activity course. U244, Hornet Revue, may be counted as a PE activity course for Stinger members only.

* Students who were in the military and file a copy of their DD214 with the Transcript Analyst will have the PE100/PE activity course requirement fulfilled.

* Bilingual students may fulfill the 10 hour foreign language requirement for the BA degree by successfully completing an upper level foreign language course in writing or literature.

* Some advanced courses may be substituted for the usual general education courses:

AR225 or AR235 for AR105

FR419, GR365, SA365, EG220, EG221, EG230, EG231, EG240, EG241, EG350, EG355 and EG360 for EG207

EG103 and EG104 for EG101 and EG102

MA160 or MA165 for MA110 or MA156

MA161 for MA110 and MA225 (education majors only)

BC103 or BC104 for EC101

GB140/141 or GB 170 for GB100/101

CH120/121 for CH110/111 (nursing majors only)

CH123/124 for CH110/111

CH123/124 for CH120/121 (nursing majors transferring in CH123/124 only)

PH140/141 orPH193/194 for PH110/111

TA315 for TA125

8. Students can earn Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination in these ways, usually indicated by a grade of "P":

* Departmental examination

* Advanced Placement

* CLEP

* International Baccalaureate Program
(Credit by Examination brochures are available from the Office of the Registrar/Institutional Studies or you can view the complete listings at: www.emporia.edu/regist/analyst/crexam.htm.)

Questions you may have about general education requirements may be directed to the Director of General Education at extension 5278.

Emporia State University General Education Requirements effective Fall, 2009 are as follows:

General Education 2009

General Education Requirements

Students whose first enrollment in an accredited college or university occurred in the Fall 2009 or later must complete the general education curriculum outlined below in order to graduate from Emporia State University.

The General Education CORE requirements are common to all students regardless of major. However, there are some requirements unique to specific majors and degrees.

The check-off list below clarifies the CORE requirements and denotes any variations as determined by major or degree requirements. Some majors or programs may require a minimum grade for specific General Education courses. Students should contact their academic advisor and consult the current undergraduate catalog for details.

I. Core Skills (14 - 17 Credit Hours)

Writing (6 hours)

Core Requirement

___*EG 101 English Composition I (3)

___*EG 102 English Composition II (3)

*Must have a "C" or better

Speaking & Listening (3 hours)

Core Requirment

Select ONE of the following:

___SP 100 Interpersonal Communication (3)

___SP 101 Public Speaking (3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Business, Elementary/Secondary Education and Nursing Majors

___SP 101 Public Speaking (3)

Quantitative & Mathematical Reasoning (3-5 hours)

Core Requirement

Select ONE of the following:

___MA 110 College Algebra (3)

___MA 156 Principles of Mathematics (3)

___MA 160 Functions of Calculus (3)

___MA 161 Calculus I (5)

___MA 165 Basic Calculus (5)

Major/Degree Requirements

Business and Information Resource Studies majors must select ONE of the following:

___MA 110 College Algebra (3)

___MA 161 Calculus I (5)

___MA 165 Basic Calculus (5)

Education majors must select ONE of the following:

___MA 110 College Algebra (3)

___MA 161 Calculus I (5)

Information Technology (2-3 hrs)

Core Requirement

Select ONE of the following:

___CS 301 Fluency with Info Technology (3)

___IS 113 Intro to Micro Computer Applications (3)

___UL 100 Info Literacy and Technology (2)

___An approved technology course in the discipline (2-3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Business Majors

___IS 113 Intro to Micro Computer Applications (3)

Elementary/Secondary Education

___Elementary Education majors must take IT 325 Instructional Technology for Educators; Secondary Education majors may take IT 325 or an approved technology course in their discipline. (2-3)

II. Creative Arts (2-8 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement

Select ONE course from any of the following three areas:

Art

___AR 105 Art Appreciation (2)

___AR 225 Art History I (3)

     (Prehistoric to Renaissance)

___AR 235 Art History II (3)

    (Renaissance to the Present)

Music

___MU 226 Music Appreciation (2)

Theatre

___TH 105 Theatre Appreciation ** (2)

**TH 381, Survery of Dramatic Literature may be substituted for TH 105, Theatre Appreciation.

Major/Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor or Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Science in Nursing majors choose two courses, one course from two different areas.

All ART majors choose AR 225 and one course from each of the other two areas.

Elementary Education

___AR 105 Art Appreciation (2)

___Select one other course from Music or Theatre

III. Humanities (6 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement

Select TWO courses, one from any two of the following three areas:

History

___HI 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3)

___HI 102 Modern World Civilizations (3)

___HI 111 US History to 1877 (3)

___HI 112 US History since 1877 (3)

___HI 302 Introduction to History (3)

Literature/Mass Media

___EG 207 Literary Perspectives ** (3)

___JO 200 Mass Communications (3)

**GR 365, SA 365, FR 419, EG 220, EG 221, EG 230, EG 231, EG 240, EG 241, EG 350, EG 355, and EG 360 may be substituted for EG 207.

Philosophy

___PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

___PI 301 Ethics (3)

___PI 325 Social and Political Philosophy (3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Elementary/Secondary Education majors choose one history course and one course from either of the other two areas.

Nursing majors choose either PI 225 or PI 301 and one history course.

IV. Life & Physical Sciences (9-11 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement

Select ONE course from each of the following two areas:

Biological Sciences and Lab

___GB 100 General Biology (3)

___GB 101 General Biology Laboratory (1)

(required to accompany GB 100 or GB 103)

___GB 102 General Bio: Field Biology & Lab (4)

___GB 103 General Bio: History  Emphasis (3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Biology Majors and Nursing Majors

___GB 140/141 Principles of Biology and Lab (4)

Elementary Education Majors
___ONE General Biology Section (GB 100 or GB 103) (3)

___GB 303 Field and Lab Biology (3)

Physical Sciences and Lab

___CH 110/111 Introduction to Chemistry/Lab (4/1)

___CH 123/124 Chemistry I/Lab (3/2)

___ES 110/111 Intro to Earth Science/Lab (4/1)

___PH110/111 Intro to  Space Science/Lab (4/1)

___PH 140/141 College Physics/Lab (3/2)

___PH 190/191/192 Physics I/Lab (3/1/1)

Major/Degree Requirements

Elementary Education Majors

___PS 115 Our Physical World (5)

Nursing Majors

___CH 120/121 General Chemistry/Lab (3/2)

V. Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement

Select TWO courses, one from any two of the following six areas:

Anthropology

___AN 325 Native Peoples of North America (3)

Economics

___EC 101 Economics (3)

___BC 103 Principles of Economics I (3)

Geography

___GE 200 Introduction to Geography (3)

Political Science

___PO 100 Intro to Gov & Political Science (3)

___PO 121 American National Government (3)

___PO 332 State and Local Gov & Politics (3)

Sociology

___SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

___SO 202 Social Problems (3)

___SO 354 Info, Technology, & Society (3)

___SO 370 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)

___SO 400 Family in Social Context (3)

Psychology

___PY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Elementary Education

___PY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

___Select one of the Political Science courses (3)

Secondary Education

___PY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

___Select one other course from this area (3)

Business Majors

___BC 103 Economics I (3)

___Select one other course from this area (3)

Nursing Majors

___PY 100 Introduction to Psychology (3)

___Select one of the Sociology courses (3)

Information Resource Studies Majors

___SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

___PY 100 Introcution to Psychology (3)

VI. Multicultural Perspectives (6-13 Credit Hours)

Core Requirment

Select TWO courses, one from any two of the following five area: **

Anthropology

___AN 210 Contemporary Cultures (3)

Ethnic and Gender Studies

___CW 301 Issues in Ethnic and Gender Studies (3)

Geography

___GE 101 Global Regions in Transition (3)

___GE 354 Cultural Geography (3)

Political Science

___PO 330 International Relations (3)

Modern Languages

___AB 110 Arabic Language & Culture I (5)

___AB 111 Arabic Language & Culture II (5)

___AS 110 Chinese Language & Culture I (5)

___AS 111 Chinese Language & Culture II (5)

___FR 110 French Language & Culture I (5)

___FR 111 French Language & Culture II (5)

___GR 110 German Language & Culture I (5)

___GR 111 German Language & Culture II (5)

___SA 110 Spanish Language & Culture I (5)

___SA 111 Spanish Language & Culture II (5)

___One Advanced Level (200 or above) Modern Language Course (3/4 hrs)

**Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking study abroad courses or by participating in university-related study abroad experiences. Before taking a course or embarking on a study abroad experience, students need to contact the Director of General Education for prior approval as well as for specific stipulations and requirements. Students who wish to use study abroad transfer credit for this requirement must submit their requests to the Director of General Education.

Major/Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts majors need ten (10) hours of one Modern Language (plus one (1) additional 3 hour course from one of the other areas). To meet this requirement, students will demonstrate proficiency at the 111: Language and Culture II level. Proficiency will be demonstrated by successfully completing a Modern Languages and Literatures course numbered 111 or above, for a minimum of three and a maximum of ten hours of language courses. International students for whom English is not their native language may meet the language requirement upon successful completion of EG 102, Comp II.

___Elementary and Secondary Education Majors choose either AN 210 or CW 301 and a course from one of the other four areas.

VII. Personal and Social Well-Being (4-6 Credit Hours)

Core Requirement

Select TWO courses from those listed below:

Business

___BU 241 Personal Finance (3)

___BU 293 Ethics, Social Resp. & Sustainability (3)

Leadership Skills

___SC 170 Principles of Leadership (3)

Health & Well-Being

___HL 150 Critical Issues and Decisions in Health (3)

___PE 100 Active Living (1)

(Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for PE 105 Adapted Active Living. Contact the Director of Disability Services)

Sociology

___SO 261 Intimate Relationships (3)

Major/Degree Requirements

Elementary/Secondary Education Majors

___HL 150 Critical Issues & Decisions in Health (3)

___Select one other course from Personal and Social Well-Being (1-3)

 

Emporia State University General Education Requirements effective Fall, 1990 are as follows:

GENERAL EDUCATION 1990

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Students whose first enrollment in an accredited college or university occurred in the Fall of 1990 or later must complete this general education core curriculum in order to graduate from Emporia State University.

This General Education CORE Curriculum is common to all student programs regardless of majorHowever, there are some requirements unique to specific majors and degrees; this check-off list clarifies the CORE curriculum and denotes any variations as determined by major or degree requirements.  A feature of this program is that the basic skills courses (writing, speech and mathematics) must be completed during the students first 48 hours of undergraduate credit.  One should also note the Advanced Course Options and the Prerequisites in English and Mathematics listed at the end of the document.

Students who first enrolled in a college or university in the Fall of 1996 or after, must complete at least one general education course that has been designated as multicultural intensive. Course sections designated as multicultural intensive are usually sections "M" followed by another letter; frequently they are "MC" sections. Students who have completed their general education program without a multicultural intensive section of a general education course can meet this requirement by taking a course selected from the Ethnic/Gender Studies section of the schedule of classes. This section lists both multicultural intensive sections of General Education courses and upper division courses that will meet the multicultural requirement. Either selection will fulfill the requirement.

                        GENERAL EDUCATION

                         CORE CURRICULUM

                          Specified by Major / College / School

                                       (Effective Fall, 1990)

Please read the above explanation carefully.  Students must complete the CORE general education requirements.  However, in some instances, students must complete general education requirements specific for  their degree or major as noted in the check-off list below.

BASIC SKILLS -- (12-18 CREDIT HOURS)

I.  Writing - (6 hours)

Core Requirement

___ EG 101 Composition I (3)

       [Must have a "C" or better]

___ EG 102 Composition II (3)

        [Must have a "C" or better]

II.  Speech - (3 hours)

Core Requirement

___ SP 100 Interpersonal Communications (3) ... or

___ SP 101 Public Speaking (3)

      [Nursing majors must have a “C” or better]

Business, Elementary Education, and Secondary Education

Majors

 ___ SP 101 Public Speaking (3)

[Elem & Sec Ed majors must have a"C" or better]

III. Mathematics (3-9 hours)

      Core Requirement - (3 hours)

___ MA 156 Principles of Mathematics (3) ... or

___ MA 110 College Algebra (3)

          [ Nursing majors must have a “C” or better]

Business and Information Resource Studies Majors - (3 hours)

___ MA 110 College Algebra (3)

Secondary Education Majors - (6 hours)

___ MA 110 College Algebra (3)

        [Must have a "C" or better]

___ MA 225 Math as Decision Making Tool (3)

[Must have a "C"or better]

Elementary Education Majors - (9 hours)

___MA110 College Algebra (3)

        [Must have a "C" or better]

___ MA 307 Math for Elem/Mid School Teacher I (3)

[Must have a "C"or better]

___ MA 308 Math for Elem/Mid School Teacher II (3)

[Must have a "C" or better]

CULTURAL LITERACY -- (31-49 CREDIT HOURS)

IV. Fine Arts (4-7 hours)

Core Requirement- (4 hours)

Select two of the following:

      MU 226 Music Appreciation (2)

      AR 105 Art Appreciation (2)

      TH 105 Theatre Appreciation (2)

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education (6 hours)

      MU 226 Music Appreciation (2) ... and

      AR 105 Art Appreciation (2) ... and

      TH 105 Theatre Appreciation (2)

Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary (6 hours)

___ MU 124 Basic Music  (2) ... and

      AR 105 Art Appreciation (2) ... and

      TH 105 Theatre Appreciation (2)

All Art degrees (7 hours)

___ AR 225 Art History (3) ... and

      MU 226 Music Appreciation (2) ... and

      TH 105 Theatre Appreciation (2)

V. History (3 hours)

   Core Requirement

      HI 101 World Cultures to 1500 (3) ... or

      HI 102 Modern World Civilization (3) ... or

      HI 111 U.S. History to 1877 (3) ... or

      HI 112 U.S. History Since 1877 (3)

VI. Literature and Ideas (3-6 hours)

Core Requirement- (3 hours)

      EG 207 Literary Perspectives (3) ... or

      PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

Nursing Majors (3 hours)

      PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3) ... or

      PI 255 Ethics (3)

[Must have a “C” or better]

Elementary Education Majors (3 hours)

      EG 207 Literary Perspectives (3)

Bachelor of Arts (6 hours)

      EG 207 Literary Perspectives (3) ... and

      PI 225 Introduction to Philosophy (3)

VII. Social and Behavioral Science (9-12 hours)

Core Requirement- (9 hours)                      

      EC 101 Basic Economics (3) ... and choose two of

            the following:

      PO 100 Intro to Government & Politics (3)

      PY 100 Introductory Psychology (3)

      SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

      JO 200  Mass Communication (3)

Information Resource Studies Majors (9 hours)

      EC 101 Basic Economics (3)...and

      PY 100 Introductory Psychology (3)...and

      SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

Elementary & Secondary Education Majors (9 hours)

      EC 101 Basic Economics (3)...and

      PY 100 Introductory Psychology (3)...and

___PY 211 Developmental Psychology (3)

Nursing Majors (12 hours)

      EC 101 Basic Economics (3)...and

___PY 100 Introductory Psychology (3)

[Must have a “C” or better] ...and

___ PY 211 Developmental Psychology (3)

[Must have a “C” or better] ...and

            SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

                       [Must have a “C” or better]

      Business Majors (9 hours)

___BC 103 Economics I (3) ... and choose two of the following:

      PO 100 Introduction to Government & Politics (3)

      PY 100 Introductory Psychology (3)

      SO 101 Introduction to Sociology (3)

VIII. Cultural Diversity (3-10 hours)

(Prior to 1996 this section was called "Multicultural Experience."  

These courses should not be confused with courses needed to meet the Multicultural Intensive requirement.)

  Core Requirement- (3-5 hours)

      AN 110 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3) ... or

      PO 330 International Relations (3) ... or

      GE 101 World Regional Geography (3) ... or

Choose one of the following:

      GR 110 German Language & Culture I (5)

      SA 110 Spanish Language & Culture I (5)

      FR 110 French Language & Culture I (5)

     AB 110 Arabic Language & Culture I (5)

     AS 110 Chinese Language & Culture I (5)

Bachelor of Arts (10 hours)

      One Foreign Language (10)

Effective Fall 2007, to meet this requirement, students will demonstrate proficiency at the 111 Language and Culture II Level. Proficiency will be demonstrated by successfully completing a Modern Language and Literatures course number 111 or above, for a minimum of three and a maximum of ten hours of language courses. International students for whom English is not their native language may meet the language requirement upon successful completion of EG 102, Composition II.

Elementary & Secondary Education Majors (3 hours)

___GE 101 World Regional Geography (3)

IX. Life Science (4-6 hours)

Core Requirement- (4 hours)

      GB 100 General Biology (3)

__ GB 101 Biology Laboratory (1)                                               

Elementary Education Majors (6 hours)

      GB 100 General Biology (3)

___ GB 303 Field and Laboratory Biology (3)

            [Must have a “C” or better]

Biology and Nursing Majors (4 hours)

___ GB 140 Principles of Biology (3)

 ___ GB 141 Principles of Biology Laboratory (1)

[Nursing majors must have a “C” or better]

X. Physical Science (5 hours)

Core Requirement

Choose one of the following:

       CH 110/111 Introduction to Chemistry/Lab (4/1)

       ES 110/111 Introduction to Earth Sci./Lab (4/1)

       PH 110/111 Introduction to Space Sci./Lab (4/1)

Elementary Education Majors

___ PS 115 Our Physical World (5)

Nursing Majors

___ CH 120/121 General Chemistry/Lab (4/1)

[Must have a “C” or better]

XI. Multicultural Intensive Course Requirement

  (one course)

>> For students whose first enrollment was Fall 1996. <<

Students who have completed their general education program without a multicultural intensive section of a general education course can meet this requirement by taking a course selected from the Ethnic/Gender Studies section of the schedule of classes. This section lists both multicultural intensive sections of general education courses and upper division courses that will meet the multicultural requirement. Either selection will fulfill the requirement.

Students may also fulfill this requirement by taking any study abroad course or by participating in a university-related study abroad experience. Before taking a course or embarking on a study abroad experience, students need to contact the Director of General Education for prior approval as well as for specific stipulations and requirements.  Students who wish to use study abroad transfer credit to fulfill this requirement must submit their requests to the Director of General Education. 

      Core Requirement

       One section of a general education course designated multicultural intensive. Sections are usually designated with an "M" followed by a "C" or other letter.

LIFE SKILLS - (5 CREDIT HOURS)

XII. Physical Education (2 hours)

Core Requirement

      PE 100 Lifetime Fitness (1) ... and

      PE Activity Course (1) ... or

      Marching Band (1)

(Students with documented disabilities may be eligible for PE 105 Adapted Physical Education (2).  Contact the Director of Disability Services). 

XIII. Applied Science (3 hours)

Core Requirement

Choose one of the following:

      BU 241 Personal Finance (3) ... or

      SO 261 Human Relationships, Intimacy and Sexuality (3) ... or

      HL 150 Critical Health Issues and Decisions in Society (3)

Nursing and Elementary Education Majors

___ HL 150 Critical Health Issues and Decisions in Society (3)

[Nursing majors must have a “C” or better]

Bachelor of Arts:

      Recommended to have an introductory course in computers

      or computer programming.

       GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES

Writing . . .

Students whose test scores indicate a need for strengthening basic writing skills are required to take EG 001, Basic Writing (3 hours) before enrolling in EG 101.

Mathematics . . .

Students whose test scores indicate a need for strengthening basic computational or algebraic skills are required to take either MA 095, Computation and Algebra Skills Development (3 hours) or MA 098, Intermediate Algebra (3 hours).

Developmental Classes - if needed . . .

       EG 001 Basic Writing

       MA 095 Computation and Algebra Skills Improvement

       MA 098 Intermediate Algebra

       EL 072 Improvement in Reading Skills

GENERAL EDUCATION

APPROVED SUBSTITUTIONS

(These substitutions apply only to students who were elementary education majors when they took the specified general education courses in fine arts, physical science, and life science, but have since changed their major.)

Fine Arts: 

Basic Music (MU 124) substitutes for Music Appreciation (MU 226). 

Physical Science:

Our Physical World (PS 115) substitutes for the five-hour physical science requirement (lecture and lab).

Life Science: 

      Field and Lab Biology (GB 303) substitutes for Biology

      Laboratory (GB 101).

.    

                          GENERAL EDUCATION

                        ADVANCED COURSES

Art:   AR 225 or AR 235, Art History I or II, may be substituted for

      AR 105, Art Appreciation.

Fine Arts:   TA 315, Survey of Dramatic Literature, may be

      substituted for TA 125, Theatre Appreciation.             

Literature and Ideas: GR 365, SA 365, FR 419, EG 220, EG 221, EG 230, EG 231, EG 240, EG 241, EG 350, EG 355, and EG 360 may be substituted for EG 207.

Mathematics:  Education majors may take MA 161, Calculus I, to satisfy the mathematics requirement. Grades of "C" require evaluation by the Mathematics Department. Students pursuing other majors may take either MA 160, Functions of Calculus; MA 161, Calculus I; or MA 165, Basic Calculus.

 Physical Science:  Students may take either CH 123/124, Chemistry I/Lab, PH 140/141, College Physics/Lab, or PH 190/191/192, Physics I/Lab/Recitation to satisfy this requirement.

Social and Behavioral Science:   Students may take either BC 103, Economics I, or BC 104, Economics II, in place of EC 101, Basic Economics.

Writing: Students with ACT scores of 24 or above in both English and Reading may take EG 103 and EG 104, Honors Composition I and II, to satisfy the writing requirement.  (Students eligible for this course may choose EG 101, Composition I, and EG 102, Composition II, instead.)

TEST OUTS AND

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION

Information on advanced placement and certain general education courses is available at the following address:

http://www.emporia.edu/regist/analyst/crexam.htm

                        GENERAL EDUCATION

                          HONORS COURSES

Students are encouraged to consider taking the following "Honors" classes as part of their general education experience.

BC   103 *Z    Economics I

BC   104 *Z    Economics II

CH  123 *Z    Chemistry I

EG   103 *Z    Honors Composition I

EG   104 *Z    Honors Composition II

EG   207 *Z    Literary Perspectives

ES    110 *Z    Introduction to Earth Science

GB  100 *Z    General Biology

GB  140 *Z    Principles of Biology

GE   101 *Z    World Regional Geography

HI    101 *Z    World Cultures to 1500

HI    111 *Z    US History to 1877

HI    112 *Z    US History Since 1877

MA 161 *Z    Calculus

PI    225 *Z    Introduction to Philosophy

PO   100 *Z    Introduction to Government & Politics

PY   100 *Z    Introductory Psychology

SP    100 *Z    Interpersonal Communication

SP    101 *Z    Public Speaking

*All honors sections are designated by a letter followed by "Z," for example MA161DZ, Calculus.

                               GENERAL EDUCATION

         MULTICULTURAL-INTENSIVE COURSES

AN   110 MC, MD, ME - Cultural Anthropology

EG   207 MA, MB - Literary Perspectives

GE   101 MA, MB, MC, MD, MZ - World Regional Geography

HI    111 MA, MB, MC, MD - U.S. History to 1877

HI    112 MA, MB, MC, MZ - U.S. History Since 1877

MU  226 MC - Music Appreciation

PI     225 MA, MB, MC - Introduction to Philosophy

SO    101 MC, MD - Introduction to Sociology

SP    100 MA, MB, MC, MD - Interpersonal Communication

*All multicultural intensive sections are designated by an “M” followed by a letter.

 

Graduation Requirements

Minimum graduation requirements for undergraduate students

The minimum number of hours required for an undergraduate degree is 124 (some degrees vary).

Among those 124 hours, have at least 45 hours of course work numbered 300 or above. (Changed from 40-45 hours effective for students matriculating for Fall 2003).

A minimum of 60 hours from a four-year school.

Completion of a multicultural intensive course for students whose enrollment was Fall 1996 or after.

Only 4 physical education activity courses will count toward degree hours.  A student must complete PE100 (Lifetime Fitness and 1 additional PE activity course.)

Minimum hours in residence may be met by either of the following:

1) Earn 75 hours of resident credit, 6 of which must be within the final 12 hours, or

2) Earn 30 of the final 45 hours in residence, 6 of which must be within the final 12 hours.

Competency exams must be passed in order to graduate.  These are Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. All majors must complete the PPST or CAAP exam.

GPA’s - A student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum 2.00 ESU GPA to graduate.  NOTE: Some majors require a higher major GPA.

Transfer Hour Policy

All transfer courses will be entered on the student’s record; however, only 64 hours will be computed in the hours toward degree.  All transferred letter-grade hours will be used to compute the CGPA.

We do not accept credit from Flint Hills Technical College, except for students in the Commercial Art Program at FHTC who come to ESU as BIS students with a Graphic Design or Commercial Art emphasis.  Contact the Director of General Education at EXT 5278 if you have questions.

Student classifications:

1 = Freshman (0-29 hours)

2 = Sophomore (30-59 hours)

3 = Junior (60-89 hours)

4 = Senior (90 or more undergraduate hours)

 

GPA Calculation

To compute the cum GPA multiply the number of hours by 2 to determine the number of points needed.  If a student plans to take a new course, be sure to add the new hours and projected grade points.  If a student plans to repeat a course, be sure to follow the repeat policy when performing the calculations.  Term calculations can be done at the website www.honors.ucr.edu/gpa_calc.htm.  Major and ESU calculations are done in the same way.  If a major GPA minimum requirement is 2.2, multiply the number of hours taken in the major by 2.2 to determine the minimum points needed.  You can always call the Degree Analysis Office to have the calculations computed.

Course Substitution Process

There are a number of ways to initiate this process:

Complete an Exemption and Substitution card and submit it to the Degree Analysis Office

Submit the request through e-mail (if this procedure is approved by your department.)

Telephone the request to the Degree Analysis Office (if this procedure is approved by your department).

A transfer student who has completed the Regents 45 hour general education program, will not have to take additional general education at ESU unless it is a course specifically required for the students degree (i.e., Econ I for a degree in business).  When a student transfers with the appropriate associate degree, the transcript will automatically be evaluated for the Regents requirements.  If the student has not completed all 45 hours before transferring, he/she may elect to complete the Regents requirements at ESU.  However, the student must complete either the Regents General Education or ESU’s General Education Website: www. emporia.edu/regist/com/artic.htm.

Repeat Policy

Course Repeat Grade Policy

The cumulative GPA calculation procedure for repeated coursework is as follows:

All grades will remain on the student's transcript, but only the last grade will be used in determining grade point averages, and only the course hours in one course may apply toward the degree. This policy applies regardless of where the course was originally taken, or repeated.

(Definition of Terms: Repeated coursework is coursework with the same course number, title and credit hours, or coursework which the department chair offering that course determines is the equivalent course.)

For specific inquires about repeat courses, contact the Supervisor of Academic Records at EXT. 5154.

Transfer course equivalencies

Check the web at  http://www.emporia.edu/regist/com/trfr.htm  for transfer equivalencies for Kansas community colleges, Regent and some Kansas and out-of-state schools.

Transfer courses are evaluated and equivalencies are determined by the division in which the course would be taught at ESU.  If you have a question about a specific course and its ESU equivalent, contact the Transcript Analyst at EXT 5152.

 

Changing a major

SAC advisees go to the Student Advising Center, PH 206.

Other students should go to the department where the new major will be awarded to have a Change of Record form completed.  It is also a good idea for the student to inform the current advisor of the change.

Graduation information sent

Graduation information is sent to students approximately six weeks prior to the commencement ceremony.

Meeting with a prospective student 

If Admissions sends a prospective student to you, you will want to carefully explain your major program to the prospective student, discuss the requirements and skills involved in your major area, answer any questions the student and/or parents may have, and give them information about a number of resources on campus. [See other sections of this handbook for specific information including resources, athletes, etc.]

Meeting with an advisee for the first time.

At this first advising session, you may want to do the following:

1.  Check information on Banner before student arrives. 

2.  Welcome student and introduce yourself.

3.  Double check information on computer screen with student and make any necessary

corrections on the “Request to Change College Record”form.

4.  Briefly tell student what this first visit will entail.

5.  Encourage student to let you know how things are going so far.

6.  Spend some time discussing each class.  Any grades yet?  Attending classes?  Schedule

okay?  Here you may need to also talk about time management and study approaches.

7.  Brainstorm possible solutions to any problems including reminder of resources on campus such as labs, Counseling Services, Career Services, Office of Disabilities, etc.

8.  Encourage advisee to get involved in campus activities.  You may want to encourage

the student particularly to check into your department's student organizations.

9.  Does the student have any questions?

10. Be sure the student has a copy of his or her major program requirements.

11. Discuss courses the student should consider for next semester.

12.  Log the visit.

13.  Follow-up as necessary.

Meeting with an advisee to enroll in classes.

1.  Check information on Banner before student arrives including major, minor,

classification, holds, and midterm grades.

2.  Make checklist of classes completed (using degree audit, computer screen, transcripts).

3.  Read through folder and note log entries.

4.  Check sectioning form for possible required developmental courses.

5.  Gather any needed materials such as major contract forms, "Change of Registration

Forms," and so forth.

6.  Welcome student.

7.  Double check major and the stats on Banner and make any necessary corrections

on "Request to Change College Record Form."

8.  Revisit any concerns that were noted in the log and check midterm grades if available.

9.  Make appropriate referrals.

10.  Revisit last conversation about classes in which to enroll advisee.

11.  Ask for student input for classes and schedule.

12.  Build schedule/revise schedule/check for open classes on Banner.

13.  Copy schedule on advisement enrollment form or enter yourself if you have been

trained and authrorized to do so.

15.  If you do not enter your advisee’s enrollment, send the advisee with enrollment form to Registration on first floor of Plumb Hall or to the person who does schedule entry in

your department.

16.  Remind advisee that a fee payment notice will be sent to the advisee.

17.  Encourage student to contact you as needed.

18.  Log visit.

19.  Follow up as necessary.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

To see more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress, please click here.

If you have questions or comments about this page,
please contact kowens@emporia.edu

 

Last Updated August 6, 2009