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Academic Planning
 
Admission - Deadlines, Undergraduates, Graduate Students, International Students, Developmental Studies, ACEP (Accelerated College Enrollment Program), Readmission
 
Orientation
 
Course Placement - Math Placement, English Composition, Chemistry Placement Test, Computer Proficiency Examination, Foreign Language Proficiency Test
 
Course Selection - Course Load, Prerequisites, Corequisites, STARS (Statewide Articulation), Transfer Credit Evaluation, Schedule of Classes, Advising Blocks, Distance Learning, Baldwin County Courses, Graduate Study for Advanced Undergraduates, Course Scheduling Tips
 
Advising Contacts - Advising Appointments, The Do's of Advising, Sensitivity, Problems, Decisions and Referrals, Distance Advising
 
Registration - Registration Phases, Registration Priority, Registration Time Tickets, PAWS Web Registration, Registration Cancellation, Drop/Add, Drop Period, Deadline to Drop or Withdraw, Complete Withdrawal, Late Drops or Withdrawals, Transient Approval
 
Course Policies - Semester Courses, Quarter to Semester Conversion, Special Course Credit, Course Credit Policies
 
Degree Requirements - Applying for Graduation, Graduation Requirements, Change of Program, Double Major, Second Major, Second Bachelor's Degree, Dual Degree (Concurrent Programs)
 
Academic Progress
 
Progress - Advisee Information, Degree Audit (CAPP), Classification of Students, Academic Profile Test (General Education Assessment Test), Academic Recognition, Academic Honors
 
Academic Status - Grades and Grade Symbols, Grade Point Average, Clear Status and Probation, Suspension and Dismissal, Academic Bankruptcy, Grade Reports, Transcripts
 
Resources & Referrals
 
Quick Contact List
 
 
Support Programs & Services - First Year Experience Program,
Academic Support, Counseling & Testing Services, Disabled Student
Services, Pre-professional Planning, Career Services, Study Abroad,
Registrar, Veteran Affairs, Minority Student Activities, Student Health
Services, Insurance, Student Escort Service, Substance Abuse
Education/Prevention Center
 
Special Student Populations - Athletes, Disabled Students, Undecided Students, Commuter Students, Adult Students, At-Risk Students, Honors Students, International Students
 
Financial Info - Tuition/Fees, Financial Aid, Scholarships,
Fellowships/Scholarships for High Achievers, Emergency Student Loans
 
Technology
 
Computer Access for Students
 
Computer Access for Advisors - PAWS and Native Banner
 
Professional Development
 
Legal Issues -Student's Right to Privacy, Privileged Conversation, Contractual Relationship, Academic Due Process and Grievance Procedure, Definition of Sexual Harassment
 
Advising & Career Web Sites
 

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