Advising FAQs
If you are attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Pensacola Junior College, or Okaloosa-Walton Community College, you may print a list of courses available at your school for transfer to South by visiting the USA Transfer Advising Guides page.
Scheduling Classes FAQs
No, it is just a suggested model. Note the prerequisites for the required courses. Many of the general core curriculum courses do not require any prerequisites and may be taken at any time.
Students also should consider other factors when scheduling their classes, such as the number of work hours each week, family responsibilities, the possible need for developmental studies classes to be better prepared for college-level work, etc. These issues can be discussed with your advisor.
These are general required courses for your degree that may vary from major to major. Check with your advisor if you have questions about course options that may be available. Five areas are included:
| Area | Course | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I | Written Composition | 6 hours |
| Area II | Humanities & Fine Arts | 12 hours |
| Area III | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 11 hours |
| Area IV | History, Social & Behavioral Sciences | 12 hours |
| Area V | Preprofessional, Major & Elective Courses | 19-23 hours |
If you have a score of 27 or higher on the English section of the ACT (Old SAT-before
May 2016-Critical Reading score of 610 or higher or New SAT-after May 2016- Reading
score of 33 or higher), you will be exempt from EH 101 and may register for EH 102.
Students must replace the 3 semester hours for EH 101 with another course if the minimum
120 hours for a bachelor’s degree are not met. Official scores should be sent to the
Office of Admissions for exemption to be granted.
Currently, Advanced Placement (AP) credit for EH 101 will be awarded with a score
of "4" or higher on the Language & Composition or Language & Literature tests. Three
semester hours of credit will be granted. Official AP scores must be sent from the
College Entrance Examination Board to the Office of Admissions for credit to be awarded.
College Level Examination (CLEP) credit for EH 101 and 102 will be awarded if a student
scores "50" or higher on the College Composition test. Six semester hours of credit
will be granted. Official CLEP scores must be sent from the Educational Testing Service
to the Office of Admissions for credit to be awarded.
Students are placed into appropriate math courses based on either their Math ACT score, their Math SAT score, or the Math Placement exam. Please note that students who are admitted as “Test-Optional” will need to either start in MA 110 OR take the Math Placement Test prior to registration. Also, students with math ACT scores of 18-21 may register for MA 112 along with the corequisite math, MTH 100 with the corresponding section number.
| Course | ACT Score | OLD SAT Score (before May 2016) |
NEW SAT Score (After May 2016) |
Math Placement Exam Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 110 | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed |
| MA 112 | 22 | 560 | 580 | 70 |
| MA 113 | 24 | 590 | 610 | 80 |
| MA 115 | 25 | 620 | 640 | 80 |
| MA 120 | 23 | 575 | 595 | 80 |
| MA 125 | 27 | 665 | 695 | 90 |
Entry-level courses in subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics have specific placement requirements for incoming students.
| Course | ACT Score | SAT Mathematics |
Math Section Score |
Prerequisite Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLY 101 & 101L | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed |
| BLY 121 & 121L | 22 | 540 | 565 | MA 112* |
| CH 131 & 131L | 24 | 560 | 580 | MA 112, 113, or 115 |
| PH 104 and 104L | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed | Not Needed |
| PH 114 and 114L | 25 | 640 | MA 113, 115, or 125 | |
| PH 201 and 201L | MA 125 |
You will have an Honors advisor as a supplemental resource in addition to your academic advisor. Both advisors will assist you with making the most efficient schedule with consideration of the courses needed for your major and the requirements for the Honors College. Go to the Honors College web page for details.
Preparing for Professional Programs FAQs
- Honors College Get a variety of observation experiences in several settings
- Learn as much as possible about the work while you observe a professional in your field of choice
- Learn what is happening in your chosen profession and in the healthcare field in general (check out the web sites for professional organizations in your major)
- Read the catalog to discover what you will studying in the professional component of your program
- Make sure you have thought through the commitment of time and money you will be making to enter the professional component of your program
- Know yourself and what you will enjoy doing for many years to come
- Current students may also schedule mock interviews with the Career Services department.
The GRE (Graduate Record Examination) is a standardized test that is required for entry into graduate programs. There are 3 sections: verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing.
The verbal score ranges from 200 to 800 in 10-point increments as does the quantitative score. The analytical writing score is reported from 0 to 6 in half-point increments. The analytical writing section consists of two tasks: a 45-minute “Present Your Perspective on an Issue” task and a 30-minute “Analyze an Argument” task. Students may choose to word process or handwrite their responses. However, score reporting may take up to six weeks if you choose to handwrite the response.
The GRE is given by computer on a regular basis at the Sylvan Learning Center, 820 South University Boulevard, Mobile, AL 36609, (251) 344-6284. Also, you may call (800) GRE-CALL or log on to the GRE website for more information.
A number of books about preparing for the GRE may be found at any bookstore; also software is available. The cost of the test is approximately $115. The highest set of scores will be used if the test is repeated.