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CHAPTER 1 PHILOSOPHY AND EXPECTATIONS

1-1 Introduction
1-2 Responsibilities of Students
1-3 Responsibilities of Faculty Advisers
1-4 Responsibilities of Coordinators of Advising and Teaching

CHAPTER 2 ENTERING THE UNIVERSITY

2-1 Undergraduate Admissions
2-1.1 Freshman
2-1.2 Transfer Students
2-1.3 Admission of Lifelong Education Students
2-1.4 Entrance Test Scores and Admissions Index
2-1.5 Deadlines for Submitting Applications for Undergraduate Admission
2-1.6 New Student Orientation
2-1.7 Placement
2-1.7.1 Advanced Placement Program
2-1.7.2 College Entrance Examination Program Advanced Placement Policy
2-1.7.3 Placement in Biology
2-1.7.4 Placement in Chemistry
2-1.7.5 Placement in Computer Science
2-1.7.6 Placement in English
2-1.7.7 Placement in Foreign Language
2-1.7.8 Placement/Admisssion of International Students
2-1.7.9 Placement in Mathematics
2-1.7.10 Placement in Mathematics for Lifelong Education Students
2-1.7.11 Placement in Reading
2-1.8 International Baccalaureate Program
2-2 Readmission of Former and Suspended Degree Students
2-2.1 Readmission for Students Eligible to Continue
2-2.2 Readmission for Suspended Students
2-2.2.1 Automatic Readmission
2-2.2.2 Appeal To University Admissions Committee
2-2.2.3 Appeal To University Admissions Committee By Students Who Have Not Been Enrolled At NCSU For Three Or More Years (Contractural Readmission)
2-2.3 Lifelong Education Enrollment
2-2.3.1 Eligibility To Enroll As An Undergraduate Studies Student (UGS)
2-2.3.2 Eligibility To Enroll As A Post-Baccalaureate Studies Student (PBS)
2-2.3.3 International Student Eligibility For Lifelong Education Students
2-3 Graduate Admission
2-4 International Student Information

CHAPTER 3 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

3-1 Scholarships
3-2 Financial Aid
3-2.1 Types of Financial Assistance
3-2.2 Eligibility
3-2.2.1 Satisfactory Academic Progress
3-2.2.1.1 Policy on Satisfactory Academic Progress for Eligibility
3-2.2.1.2 Procedures for Determination of Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Eligibility
3-2.2.2 Restoring Eligibility
3-2.2.3 Appeal Process

CHAPTER 4 STUDENT RECORDS

4-1 Data Access Procedures
4-2 Address Information
4-3 Advisee Information
4-4 Automated Degree Audit System
4-5 Classification of Students
4-5.1 Undergraduate Degree Student Classification Scale
4-5.2 Student Classifications
4-6 Academic Record
4-6.1 Grade Point Average
4-6.2 Grade Report
4-6.3 Transcripts
4-6.3.1 Official Transcripts
4-6.3.2 Unofficial Transcripts
4-6.4 Codes Used On Grade Reports And Transcripts

CHAPTER 5 COURSE SELECTION, REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION

5-1 Introduction
5-2 Course Selection
5-2.1 Prerequisities
5-2.2 Course Load
5-2.3 Graduate Credit For Seniors
5-2.4 Pre-Professional Planning
5-2.5 Independent Studies
5-2.5.1 Length of Study
5-2.5.2 Examinations
5-2.5.3 Academic Standards
5-3 Registration
5-3.1 Steps For Registering
5-3.2 Telephonic Registration Access to Computerized Scheduling (TRACS)
5-3.3 Registration Cancellation
5-3.4 Special Registration Provisions for Lifelong Education Students
5-3.5 Interinstitutional Registration
5-4 Schedule Revisions (Adding and Dropping Courses)
5-4.1 Policies
5-4.2 Exceptions
5-4.3 Procedures
5-5 Withdrawal from the University
5-6 Course Participation
5-6.1 Listing of Required Course Materials With The NCSU Bookstores
5-6.2 Classrooms
5-6.3 Recording Lectures and Discussions
5-6.4 Academic Integrity
5-6.5 Suggested Teacher and Student Courtesies
5-6.6 Attendance Regulations
5-6.7 Course Syllabus
5-6.8 Record Keeping by Teacher
5-6.9 Teacher Office Hours
5-6.10 Tests and Examinations
5-6.10.1 Schedule for Common Night Tests
5-6.10.2 No Major Tests in Final Week of Classes
5-6.10.3 Final Exams
5-6.11 Student Course and Teacher Evaluations
5-6.12 Evaluation of Student Academic Performance
5-6.12.1 Early Evaluative Feedback to Students
5-6.12.2 Mid-Semester Academic Difficulty Reports
5-6.12.3 Grading Policy
5-6.12.3.1 General
5-6.12.3.2 Regular Grading Scale and Grade Points
5-6.12.3.3 Other Grades
5-6.12.3.4 Posting Grades
5-6.12.3.5 Correction of Error in Grading
5-6.12.3.6 Grade Point Average
5-6.13 Credit For Courses Without A Regular Grade
5-6.13.1 College-Level Examination Program
5-6.13.2 Transfer Credit
5-6.13.3 Transfer of Technical Program Credits
5-6.13.4 Credit by Examination Through Independent Studies
5-6.13.5 Credit by Examination
5-6.13.6 Credit-Only Courses
5-6.13.7 Audits
5-7 Repeating Courses
5-7.1 Course Repeat Policy
5-7.2 Course Repeat Without Penalty Policy
5-7.3 First-Year Course Repeat Policy

CHAPTER 6 MATRICULATION AND GRADUATION

6-1 Introduction
6-2 Undergraduate Plans Of Study
6-3 Continuation Of Undergraduate Enrollment
6-3.1 Minimum Eligibility Standard
6-3.2 Academic Status
6-3.3 Timely Advising Requirement
6-3.4 Transition Of Continuing Students To The Continuation of Undergraduate Enrollment Academic Policy
6-4 Content Requirements For Graduation
6-4.1 University Requirement
6-4.1.1 General Education
6-4.1.2 English Composition and Rhetoric
6-4.1.3 English Language Requirement for International Students
6-4.1.4 Free Electives
6-4.2 College And Departmental Content Requirements
6-5 Academic Performance Requirements For Graduation
6-5.1 University Academic Performance Requirements
6-5.2 College And Departmental Academic Performance Requirements
6-5.2.1 Agriculture And Life Sciences
6-5.2.2 School of Design
6-5.2.3 Education And Psychology
6-5.2.4 Engineering
6-5.2.5 Forest Resources
6-5.2.6 Humanities and Social Sciences
6-5.2.7 Management
6-5.2.8 Physical And Mathematical Sciences
6-5.2.9 Textiles
6-6 Transfer And Independent Studies Credits
6-7 Two Degrees and Double Majors
6-8 Residence
6-9 Length Of Time To Graduation
6-10 Minors
6-11 Honors Program
6-12 Academic Honors
6-13 Intracampus Transfers
6-13.1 University Policies
6-13.2 Procedures For Intracampus Transfers
6-13.3 College/Departmental Policies
6-13.3.1 Agriculture And Life Sciences
6-13.3.2 School of Design
6-13.3.3 Education And Psychology
6-13.3.4 Engineering
6-13.3.5 Forest Resources
6-13.3.6 Humanities and Social Sciences
6-13.3.7 Management
6-13.3.8 Physical And Mathematical Sciences
6-13.3.9 Textiles
6-14 Graduation Procedures

CHAPTER 7 TUITION, FEES AND OTHER EXPENSES

7-1 Expenses
7-1.1 Application Fee
7-1.2 Estimated Semester and Annual Expenses
7-1.3 Distribution of Fees
7-1.4 International Student Expenses
7-1.5 Lifelong Education Tuition and Fees
7-1.6 College of Veterinary Medicine Tuition and Fees
7-1.7 Estimated Refund Of Tuition and Fees for Withdrawing Students

CHAPTER 8 ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR STUDENTS

8-1 Introduction
8-2 The First Year College
8-3 University Scholars Program
8-4 Cooperative Education
8-5 International Opportunities
8-5.1 International Student Exchange Program
8-5.2 Study Abroad
8-5.3 Work, Internship and Volunteer Opportunities Abroad
8-6 National Student Exchange Program
8-7 Evening Degree Programs
8-8 Instructional Telecommunications
8-9 Academic Support Program For Student-Athletes
8-10 Summer Institute In English For Speakers Of Other Languages
8-11 The Arts And Creative Living Program
8-12 Reserve Officer Training Corps
8-13 Residence Hall Programs
8-13.1 Alexander International Program
8-13.2 Wood Hall Computer And Technologies Theme Program
8-14 College And Departmental Tutorial Support Services
8-14.1 Accounting Lab
8-14.2 African-American Student Review Sessions
8-14.3 Chemistry Alternative Resource Center
8-14.4 Engineering Tutorial Program
8-14.5 Writing Assistance Program in Engineering
8-14.6 English Tutorials
8-14.7 Forest Resources
8-14.8 Handicapped Student Services
8-14.9 Mathematics Audio-Visual Tutorial Center
8-14.10 Physics Tutorial Center
8-14.11 Supplemental Instruction
8-14.12 Undergraduate Studies Tutorial Center
8-14.12.1 One-On-One Tutoring
8-14.12.1 On-Campus Employment Opportunities With The Tutorial Center
8-15 Testing Dates (National Programs)

CHAPTER 9 NON-ACADEMIC POLICIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES

9-1 Policies
9-1.1 Professional Responsibilities in Professional Relationships
9-1.2 References/Letters of Recommendation
9-2 Support Services
9-2.1 Student Safety
9-2.2 Emergency Medical Procedures
9-2.3 Fire Alarms
9-2.4 Procedures For "Seriously Disturbed Students"
9-3 Public Safety
9-3.1 Assistance And Support For Victims Of Rape And Sexual Assault
9-3.2 Handicapped Student Services
9-3.3 Learning Disabled Student Services
9-3.4 Speech And Hearing Clinic
9-4 Health Services
9-4.1 Student Health Service
9-4.2 Health Education
9-5 Housing For Students
9-5.1 Residence Halls
9-5.2 Apartments
9-5.3 Off-Campus Housing
9-6 Insurance For Students
9-7 Career Planning and Placement Center
9-8 Counseling Center
9-9 Grievance Procedures For Students
9-10 Legal Advising
9-11 Religious Counseling
9-12 Veterans Educational Benefits
9-13 Worker's Compensation For Student Employees
9-14 Building Identification Codes

CHAPTER 10 SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS

10-1 Support Services For Teachers
10-1.1 NCSU Libraries
10-1.2 NCSU Computing Center
10-1.3 NCSU Bookstores
10-1.4 Instructional Media Support Services
10-1.5 Promotion Of Effective Teaching
10-2 Sources of Information About N.C. State University
10-2.1 Undergraduate And Graduate Catalogs
10-2.2 Faculty Handbook
10-2.3 Histories
10-2.4 University Planning And Analysis

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