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ACADEMIC
POLICIES Reading
the University Catalog Every
student is responsible for familiarizing himself/herself with the specific
academic regulations contained in the university catalog including degree
requirements. For a detailed
explanation of policies on class attendance, absence due to religious
holidays, field trips, degree planning and withdrawal from the university,
please refer to the catalog or the online version at http://www.tamuk.edu/academics/catalog/. Advisement
Advisement
prior to registering for classes is mandatory. Each student will have the
opportunity to register with the advice of his or her faculty advisor.
Students should consult with their respective college to insure proper
advisement or to seek help in locating their academic advisor. Registration The
university has a computer-assisted registration system which allows
students to register over the web. Web registration is available for
eligible students only and requires academic advising prior to
registration. Registration for new incoming students occurs during Hoggie
Days orientation. New students are given advisement and registration
instruction as part of the orientation process. For returning students,
registration begins in November for the spring semester and in April for
both summer sessions and the fall semester. Go to www.tamuk.edu
and click on “Blue and Gold Connection” then click on “For
Students”. Finally, remember
that enrollment is not final until tuition and fees have been paid or a
payment plan has been approved by the Business Office. Registration
information and payment deadlines can be found on the university website. Students
should be aware of the following registration guidelines: 1.
Students are eligible to register only if they meet the following
criteria: a.
have not been placed on enforced withdrawal. b.
do not have three enforced withdrawals on their record. (Students
who have three enforced withdrawals may not re-enroll without permission
of their college dean regardless when previously enrolled.) c.
have the prerequisites necessary for any particular course. d.
have not been placed on 2.
All financial, library, administrative and academic holds must be
cleared before enrolling. 3.
The registration bill must be paid in full on or before the
deadline, or a payment plan approved by the Business Office. Failure to
pay on time will result in being dropped from your classes. 4.
Payment
instructions listed on your tuition/fee bill must be followed exactly. 5.
Registration and payment deadlines dates can be found at www.tamuk.edu
or by calling the Business Office at 593-3818. Schedule
of Refund of Tuition and Fees The
Tuition-and-Fees Refund Policy is mandated by the state. Students
withdrawing from the university will receive a refund of fees based on the
date of the official withdrawal. Students receiving financial aid also
should consult with the Financial Aid Office for instructions appropriate
to their situation. Applicable tuition and fee refunds are: Fall
and Spring
Summer Session
Refund
of Courses Dropped A
100% refund of applicable tuition and fees collected will be made for
courses from which students drop within the first 12 days of a semester or
within the first four days of a summer term. There are no refunds for
dropped courses after the 12th day during the long terms or
fourth class day during the summer terms.
Dropping all courses results in a withdrawal from the university
and is based on the above tables. General
Undergraduate/Graduate Add/Drop Procedures Students
should contact their college major advisor for permission to add or drop a
course. Changes must be processed immediately at the student’s
departmental enrollment area. Students registered through Minimum
Grades for Good Standing To
be in good standing, students must have a satisfactory grade point average
on their academic record. The definition of “good standing” is a
minimum of 2.00 overall GPA on A&M-Kingsville courses. All
undergraduate students must have a cumulative 2.00 GPA to transfer into
A&M-Kingsville.
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