1. How Do You Drop and/or Add a Class?
    Drop & Add forms will no longer be printed and placed in every student’s KC Box at the beginning of each semester.  Drop & Add information can be found on the web at http://www.albion.edu/registrar/calendar.asp . Students may drop a class by printing the Drop & Add form from the Registrar's web site, filling out the top of the form for the class they wish to drop, sign and date and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar during the designated period (first week of classes). Students may add a class by printing the Drop & Add form from the Registrar's web site, filling out the bottom of the form for the class they wish to add, obtain the instructor's signature (required), sign and date and submit the form to the Office of the Registrar during the designated period (first week of classes). The petition process must be used for any course change requested after the first week of classes, and the Petition Form is available on the Office of the Registrar website.

2. What is Credit/No Credit?
   Students may elect to receive Credit/No Credit rather than a numeric grade for a maximum of 1 Unit per semester. A CR is equivalent to a grade of 2.00 or better. The purpose is to allow a student to explore new areas of study outside their majors with no risk to their grade point average. Credit/No credit request forms are available in the Office of the Registrar or on the Registrar’s Homepage. The deadline for Credit/No Credit is two weeks after the start of the semester. The petition process must be used for any Credit/No Credit request after the deadline. 

3. How Do I Request a Transcript?
   Official Transcripts can be requested through the Office of the Registrar. Requests must be in writing and have the signature of the requestor. Forms for ordering transcripts are available via the web or in the Office of the Registrar. Requests may be Faxed as long as there is a signature. Written requests should include dates of attendance, former names, date of birth and degree received. Thanks to the generosity of the Alumni Office, transcripts are free of charge. Special handling charges are charged to the student.

4. How Do I Change My Major?
   Students should declare a major by the end of the second semester of their sophomore year. This may be done by filling out a Declaration of Major form at the Registrar's office.

5. How Do I Change My Advisor?
   Students are originally assigned as their advisor the instructor of their First Year Seminar. A change of advisor should be made by the end of their Freshman year. Students generally pick an advisor from their area of interest. Change of Advisor forms are available on the Registrar's web site and must be signed by the new advisor and submitted to the Office of the Registrar.

6. What is a Course Withdrawal as Compared to a Course Drop?
   Courses that a student drops during the first week of classes is considered as a drop and is removed from the student’s academic record. Courses that are dropped after the first week of classes are considered course withdrawals. The final day to withdraw from a course is 10 days after mid-semester grades are due (approx. the end of the 9th week). These courses remain on the student’s academic record with a notation of "W." In most cases, a "W" should not be looked at as a negative notation on the student’s record. The Registrar should be consulted if there are questions.

7. What is a Course Repeat?
   Any course in which a student receives a final grade of 1.7 or below may be repeated for a grade. A course repeat form must be filed in the Office of the Registrar at the time of registration. Courses repeated remain on the student’s record, but only the most recent grade is computed into the student’s grade point average. Also, only one course (unit) is counted toward meeting the 32 unit requirement for graduation. The Registrar should be consulted if there are questions.

8. What are Directed Studies, Practicums and Internships?
   A directed study enables a student to do in-depth research on a topic or to carry out a creative project at a level beyond that offered in course work. Only Juniors and Seniors are eligible for directed studies. A directed study form must be completed and returned to the Office of the Registrar before a student is allowed to register for the directed study. Directed Studies range between .50 and 2.00 units
   
   Internships and Practicum experiences offer opportunity to participate in, observe and analyze the workings of a firm, agency, or organization. Normally a student will not undertake an internship until the junior year. Internships and Practicums are offered on a credit/no credit basis and range between .50 and 2.00 units. Students must have a minimum 2.70 grade point average. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar or on the Registrar’s Home Page.

9. What is a Unit of Credit Compared to a Semester or Quarter Hour of Credit?
   At Albion College, one unit of credit is equal to four semester hours of credit. Therefore, a 3-semester hour course transfers to Albion as .75 units and/or a three quarter hour course transfers as .50 units. Students interested in taking an off-campus course during the summer must consult with the Registrar for course approval.

10. What is an Audit?
    When a student audits a class, they are expected to complete all assignments and exams for the course. A final grade is assigned by the instructor. However, there are no quality points or units awarded. A grade appears on the transcript, but it is not computed into the grade point average.

Last Modified 08/23/06