how many credits are in one course at hobart

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How many units are required for Hobart and William Smith?

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are on a course unit system. Students are required to successfully complete 32 full credit units for a degree. Each full credit course carries 1.00 unit and is equivalent to 4 semester hours.

What is the faculty responsibility of Hobart and William Smith Colleges?

The faculty of Hobart and William Smith Colleges, recognizing the responsibility of the individual student for his or her own education, assumes class attendance to be crucial to academic success at the Colleges. This responsibility is three- fold:

What is the standard score for RCE?

The Colleges’ credit-granting scores/grades on RCE exams are as follows: for a numerical standard score, 53 or higher; for a letter grade, A or B. The Colleges’ do not award course credit for RCE exams taken for a Pass/Fail grade.

How many credits are allowed in AP?

Students are allowed a maximum of seven AP course credits. Students are allowed a maximum of 16 non-HWS credits to count toward the 32 required for graduation. Only 7 credits of the 16 credits may come from credit by examination (AP, IB, CLEP, RCE- see below).

What is repeatable course?

Repeatable courses are identified as such in this Catalogue, subject to any published limit which may be established by the sponsoring department. Additionally, students may elect to take an Independent Study (450) without limit. Each registration of such courses carries full credit and is calculated independently in a student’s grade point average.

What is leave of absence for Hobart?

Leaves of absence may be granted for personal growth or to participate in academic programs not sponsored by Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Approval of the student’s dean is required. The Colleges are not obliged to accept toward the degree coursework for which prior tentative approval had not been procured.

Can you add credit beyond the add/drop period?

Students seeking to only add a full credit course beyond this period require the approval of their instructor for the late add. Normally any full credit course dropped beyond the add/drop period will require the student to withdrawal (voluntary or authorized- see the dean of the College) from the course.

What is Hobart University?

Hobart University (HU) was founded in 2018 and is part of the Early College High School Initiative in the United States. This initiative allows students to meet the high school graduation requirements while also earning college credits.

What is dual credit in high school?

Dual credit classes are college-level courses that are identified and accepted by the high school as meeting high school graduation requirements and are completed during “regular” school hours.

How many HWS students study abroad?

About 60% of HWS students study abroad - nationally, less than 2% of US college/university students do so each year. Studying abroad will set you apart when you begin searching for jobs or applying for competitive places in medical school, law school and graduate school.

How to apply for a semester abroad?

I. Steps for Applying for Semester-Long Study Abroad Programs 1 ATTEND the HWS abroad Information Session, offered each semester in September and late January/early February. Read the Student’s Guide to Semester Study Abroad Programs at HWS (this document!) 2 EXPLORE global.hws.edu to search online brochure pages for programs that are a good academic fit. READ all the information about the programs and meet with your academic adviser to discuss how off-campus study fits into your academic plan. 3 Need guidance? Join CGE Program Manager Amy Teel for an individual Mini Advising Session to get focused advising on programs available to you based on your academic interests, tips on preparing application essays, and answers to questions about credits/grades, financial aid, the application process, etc.

2021 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2020-2021, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Hobart William Smith Colleges is $58,650.

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