Academic Policies Quiz

How many courses can be re-taken under the grade forgiveness policy?

• 1

• 2

• as many as is needed

• There is no grade forgiveness policy.

Answer explanation

Students can apply the Grade Forgiveness policy on a maximum of two courses. Grade forgiveness can only be used on grades below a C (i.e. D+, D, F, FN, WF).

What is the difference between a WF and a W on your transcript?

• A "W" grade occurs in the spring semester, while a "WF" grade occurs in the fall semester.

• A "W" grade means the student withdrew themselves. A "WF" grade means a professor or advisor withdrew the student.

• A "W" grade does not impact GPA, while a "WF" grade counts the same as an "F" grade.

• A "W" grade is applied if you withdraw before fall break, while a "WF" grade is applied if you withdraw after fall break.

Answer explanation

At the start of each semester, be sure to familiarize yourself with the "WF" deadline for that semester. Usually it is the first week of November in the fall and the last week of March in the spring. You do not want a "WF" grade on your transcript!

Which of the following potential reasons for a class absence is NOT a excusable absence per the Attendance Policy?

• Jury duty

• Being hungover

• Registered disability

• Severe injury or illness

Answer explanation

Students are only allowed one unexcused absence for classes that meet one or two days a week, and two unexcused absence for classes that meet three days a week.

Any unexcused absence beyond the one or two is assessed a 5% grade penalty.

Instructors are required by law and university policy to excuse the following absences:

- military obligation

- jury duty

- pregnancy or childbirth

- registered disability

- religious observation

- participation in a authorized University activity

- Severe injury or illness

- Death or severe illness of a family member

- university closure

Additionally, instructors may excuse absences for the following reasons:

- whether related emergencies

- mandatory interviews related to employment or graduate school

At what point would a student be placed on academic probation?

• If they are found responsible for an academic integrity violation.

• If their USC GPA falls below a 2.5.

• If their USC GPA falls below a 2.0.

• If they fail a test in a class.

Answer explanation

If you are put on academic probation after your first semester at USC, you are required to meet with an Academic Coach to reflect on your previous semester and make an academic success plan for the next semester. If you are on probation for multiple semesters at USC, you will be at risk of academic suspension.

Which of the following is NOT a rule in the Arnold School Retention and Progression Standards?

• Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all required coursework, including college required courses, major courses, and cognates.

• Students may attempt any required courses, cognates, and any prerequisites a maximum of two (2) times to fulfill the requirement.

• Students must maintain a 2.75 GPA or higher to remain in the Arnold School of Public Health.

• Students may not receive a grade below a C in three (3) required courses (college required, major, and cognates) and remain a student in ASPH.

Answer explanation

Please see your advisor and the Academic Bulletin for any questions about Arnold School Retention and Progression Standards.

What semester GPA earns you a spot on the Dean's List? on the President's List?

• Dean's List: 3.5 of higher (3.25 for freshman). President's list: 4.0 or higher.

• Dean's List: 3.5 or higher. President's List: 4.0 or higher.

• Dean's List: 3.0 or higher. President's List: 4.0 or higher.

• Dean's List: 3.5 or higher. President's List: 3.95 or higher.

Answer explanation

The University publishes an honor roll list after every major semester (fall and spring).

What number of credit hours must you earn at the end of the year to be classified as a sophomore?

• 15 credit hours

• 27 credit hours

• 30 credit hours

• 33 credit hours

Answer explanation

once you reach 30 credit hours, you are classified as a sophomore.

Once you reach 60 credit hours, you are classified as a junior.

Once you reach 90 credit hours, you are classified as a senior.