At Framingham State University we report coursework on a per course basis. Each graduate course that is part of a degree program is four credits and is shown on the student transcript as “1.0”. Courses that are less than four credits are shown as a portion of “1.0”. A three credit course is “.75”, a two credit course is “.5” and a one credit course is “.25”. There is a short definition of this method on the reverse side of an official transcript issues by our Registrar’s Office.
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At Framingham State University we report coursework on a per course basis. Each graduate course that is part of a degree program is four credits and is shown on the student transcript as “1.0”. Courses that are less than four credits are shown as a portion of “1.0”. A three credit course is “.75”, a two credit course is “.5” and a one credit course is “.25”. There is a short
Students in all majors must complete a minimum of thirty-two (32) course-credits. At least ten (10) course-credits (depending on the student’s major) must satisfy the general education requirements. If the major requirements and the general education requirements total fewer than 32 course-credits, students must take enough free electives to make up the difference. …
For example, if students take four 3-credit courses (12 semester hours of credit), they will be awarded three (3) Framingham State University course credits (12÷4=3). Transfer credit is given only for courses in which the student received a grade of C- or better.
How many credit hours do I need to be registered for to be considered a full-time student? Full-Time Status for Fall and Spring semesters is three (3) course-credits. This is the equivalent of 12 semester hours. Students usually register for four (4) course-credits per semester (equivalent to 16 semester hours).
Typically, in order to graduate with a degree, universities expect students to complete: 120-130 credit hours for a Bachelor's degree. 30-64 credit hours for a Master's degree.Jan 10, 2022
You are allowed to take a maximum of 3 modules a semester, up to 60 UK credits. The credit value of each module is listed in the module catalogue.
All students need a minimum of 32 courses to graduate. Since most FSU courses carry four hours of credit, this is the equivalent of 128 credit hours.
A student shall be dismissed when the student accumulates two grades below “B- (2.7)”. 4. A student shall be dismissed upon receipt of an “F” grade. The “F” grade is permanently recorded on the transcript and remains in the cumulative quality point average unless the student is reinstated and the course is retaken.
Credit Hours for an individual course are calculated by adding together the lecture hours (LEC) plus one-half (0.5) of the laboratory hours (Lab). Total Credit Hours for your academic program are calculated by adding together the Credit Hours for each and every credit attempt listed on your transcript.Apr 17, 2018
A two –year program equals approximately 60 credits; a four-year baccalaureate equals approximately 120 credits.Jan 2, 2022
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Framingham State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Framingham State University was 3.16 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend.
Failure to achieve or maintain the appropriate grade point average (GPA) will result in a loss of registration privileges and dismissal from the University. Non-degree seeking students may register for any course or courses on an S/U basis.
Test-Optional Policy Westfield State University will not require the submission of SAT or ACT scores for prospective students applying for 2022.
F-1 Status F-1 is the most common visa status used by students in the U.S. and best fits a student's situation.
Students who wish to repeat courses in which they received a grade of C, C+, or B-, will not be permitted to enroll in the course until the first day of the semester, dependent upon seat availability. All grades, including those earned in repeated courses, will remain on the academic transcript.
A "W" grade does not affect your GPA. Please note that "W"s may affect future semesters with regard to financial aid eligibility or participation in NCAA sports. If I retake a class in which I received a “W” and earn a letter grade, will the “W” be removed? The "W" will not be removed.