Frequently Asked Questions

Courses

  • A students may officially withdraw from a course at the Registrar's Office or online via Campus Web. Students should be aware of the Academic Calendar which outlines the deadline(s) for dropping a course. Dropping a course may affect the student's Financial Aid and/or Health Insurance coverage. Students are encouraged to discuss any changes in their schedule with their academic advisor.
  • Not necessarily. The College Catalog provides students with a list of suggested sequences courses by semester for the Associate in Arts Degrees. Students may enroll in any course as long as they meet the prerequisites for those courses.
  • All matriculated students are required to meet with their assigned academic advisor prior to registering for courses. Once a student has met with their advisor they may register for any course they have met the prerequisite for. However, we encourage students to discuss courses options with their advisor.
  • Students may need to take one or more 'Developmental' courses to strengthen their academic preparation. These courses do count towards a students status for Financial Aid and Health Insurance but do not count towards graduation credits.
  • A student who wishes to earn college credit for lifetime experiences by demonstrating proficiency in the content of a course may request a 'course challenge' through an established policy. For more information, please refer to the College Catalog.
  • A course syllabus is in essence a contract between the faculty instructor and the student in the course. The syllabus outlines the expectations faculty expect from students enrolled in that course in terms of attendance, class participation, grade determination, assignments, etc.


Academic Standing

  • Students enrolled in twelve (12) or more credits per semester are considered full time.
  • There are two different dates you can withdraw from a course. Both are listed on the Academic Calendar. The earlier date allows the student withdraw from an academic course with no academic record (within the first week of classes). The second date allows the student to withdraw from a course and receive a 'W' on their transcript. Student should become familiar with these two important dates each semester.
  • The best way to avoid Academic Review, Academic Probation or Academic Dismissal is to keep your semester and overall GPA over 2.0. Students who receive a GPA under 2.0 are placed on Academic Review. Academic Probation is based on a scale of credits earned and GPA. (Please refer to the College Catalog – Academic Standing)
  • Students placed on Academic Review and Academic Probation are encouraged to discuss their academic status with their advisor.


Available Help

  • All matriculated students are assigned an academic advisor or assigned to the Advising Center. Each semester, students will receive a letter informing them who their advisor is. Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor whenever needed.


Graduate/Transfer

  • Refer to the Transfer section of the Advising and Counseling webpage.
  • Students need to successfully complete all the courses listed in their chosen Program of Study with an overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete an 'Intent to Graduate' early in their last semester of study. Students should work with their academic advisor especially towards the completion of their degree.


Financial


Major/Concentration

  • A Program of Study is the selection by the student of an area of study. Students should refer to their Program of Study when selecting courses.
  • Students may change their Program of Study at any time by completing a Change of ProgramPDF document form. Students should be aware that by changing programs, some of their previously earned credits may not apply to their new program. Students are required to meet with an academic advisor when changing their Program of Study.
  • Refer to the Career Services section of the Advising and Counseling webpage.
  • Yes. For more information go to the Career Services section of the Advising and Counseling webpage.


Testing

  • Students may repeat the Computerized Placement Test once. Contact the Assessment Office for information and scheduling.
  • The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) offers 34 exams that will award college credit to those who perform well on them. For more information, contact the Assessment Office: (508) 362-2131 x4542.

 

Have other questions?

Contact the Advising Center:

Location: Grossman Commons Building – C203
Phone: (508) 362-2131 x4318
E-mail: advisingcenter@capecod.edu