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Understanding Your Curriculum        

In understanding your curriculum, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the requirements for your degree. These requirements are available in the undergraduate or graduate catalogs.

Visit the Undergraduate Studies site to select your catalog year and degree program.

Engineering Academic Policies       

Grading Policies

1. S/U Grading Policy
   
   Students pursuing College of Engineering degree programs are expected to take their courses on a graded basis. Courses taken on an S/U basis are not applicable to the College's degree programs. Exceptions require the written approval of the departmental advisor prior to registration. The S/U grading option, when appropriate, must be requested during the first week of classes.
   
   
2. I Grade Policy
   
   The criteria for requesting a grade of “I” (incomplete) are detailed in the Academic Policies, Procedures and Programs portion of the USF Undergraduate Catalog. A written agreement detailing the specific requirements and time limit for completion is required in some departments and recommended in all others.
   
   Full tuition must be paid and an audit form must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the end of the first week of classes if a student wishes to attend the course again to review the material. If a student registers for the course but does not request to audit the course, a grade will be submitted for the subsequent registration and the I grade will be converted to an IF. In this case, the student may choose to apply grade forgiveness.
   
   
3. Minimum Acceptable Grade in Required Courses
   
   Unless otherwise stated, the minimum acceptable grade in any required math, science or engineering course is C. A grade of C- or less does not fulfill the requirement.

1. Minimum GPA Requirements
   
   To meet graduation and continuation requirements all undergraduate students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in the following categories:
   
   • Overall Undergraduate GPA
   • USF GPA
   • GPA* in Math and Science courses required for the curriculum
   • Engineering Courses
   • Specialization Courses
     
   
   *Note: The Math Science GPA is based upon the best attempt. Other categories include all attempts, unless grade forgiveness has been applied.
   
   Students who do not maintain the required minimums of the program pursued, in each category, are ineligible for further registration in the College unless individually designed continuation programs are recommended by the student’s academic advisor and approved by the department undergraduate coordinator or the Director of Admissions & Advising and the Engineering Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or his designee. All students who are academically dismissed from the University will be denied readmission to the College of Engineering unless they meet admission requirements in effect at the time readmission is sought and are recommended for readmission by the department and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or his designee. It is the student’s responsibility to meet all continuation requirements.
   
   
2. English Requirement
   
   Students evidencing an English deficiency will be required to initiate the necessary corrective programs with the assistance of their advisors. It is recognized that such deficiencies can exist even though a student has met the University’s minimum English requirements. Correction of any deficiency must commence the term after a student has been notified and must be completed prior to recommendation of the student for graduation by the faculty of the College.
   
   
3. Mathematics Requirement
   
   Students evidencing a lack of the ability to apply mathematics will be required to take remedial coursework beyond their regular degree requirements. Faculty of the College who encounter students who are deficient in their mathematical ability will refer such cases to the Advising Office.
   
   
4. Residency Requirement
   
   Transfer students must complete a minimum number of specialization courses in the USF degree granting department. The minimum number of USF specialization credit hours required is established by the respective academic department. In no case will this be less than 18 hours. The University residency requirement of 30 USF hours must also be met. General engineering courses are not considered specialization courses. The College of Engineering's Associate Dean for Academics must approve exceptions.
   
   
5. Satisfactory Progress and Years to Degree
   
   Students are expected to make diligent academic progress. Those who register for a course three times without receiving a grade of “D” or better (i.e., receive grades of D-, F, or W) will be denied further enrollment in the College of Engineering unless written permission is obtained from the Department Chairperson and the College Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or his designee.
   
   The College of Engineering requires that a student complete the baccalaureate degree within five years after beginning engineering specialization courses. Any exceptions require approval of the department and Dean’s Office. Specialization courses taken more than five years prior to graduation will not be counted toward the degree. Exceptions may be granted by the Academic Department.
   
   
6. Academic Dishonesty/Disruption of Academic Process
   
   The College of Engineering will maintain an environment that encourages all to study and conduct engineering research free from undue disruption. Disruption of Academic Process is a matter the College is obliged to report to Student Judicial Services. Academic dishonesty, in any form, is taken very seriously by the College of Engineering and will result in sanctions. The most serious consequence for academic dishonesty is dismissal from the University.
   
   
7. Grievance Procedure
   
   Students are advised to familiarize themselves with the University’s Grievance Procedures. The processes for conflict resolution are clearly defined. Documentation is required and must be filed within a specified period of time. (See the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the current USF Undergraduate Catalog.)
   


8. University, College and Program Requirements
   
   The College requirements described in the section above are in addition to requirements set forth in the University Policy and Procedures Section and the Departmental Sections of the USF Undergraduate Catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to complete all University, College, Program and curriculum requirements prior to graduation.
   
   
9. Graduation Application Procedures and Deadlines
   
   Students must meet with the Department Undergraduate Coordinator to complete the Application for Graduation and Check List well in advance of the College’s graduation application deadlines. The Undergraduate Coordinator will submit approved applications to the Engineering Student Services Advising Office. Completion of these forms is a requirement for graduation. The College of Engineering Graduation applications deadlines are:

   August 1st for Fall Graduation
   November 1st for Spring Graduation
   April 1st for Summer Graduation

   Note: Taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam prior to graduation is a requirement in some departments and strongly encouraged in others. (See the Office of Engineering Student Services for information and applications.)

What is a S.A.S.S.        

Your degree audit or, S.A.S.S. (Student Academic Support System), matches your academic record against the requirements of your degree program. It is a great advising tool that will let you know approximately where you stand in your program and how many requirements you have left to complete.

Please visit the Student Academic Support System web site at
http://www.ugs.usf.edu/sass/sass.htm, to find out more about SASS reports - especially how to read a report!

How do I get a S.A.S.S. report?        

1. Visit your academic advisor.


2. Visit the OASIS web page and go to either the OASIS login or click on the link for SASS Undergraduate Degree Audit.


3. View and print your SASS from the FACTS web page at http://www.facts.org.