College of Liberal Arts and Sciences: Advising Handbook
Table of Contents
Statement of Purpose for the Handbook
Introduction
Background Information
Skills Needed by Academic Advisors
Resources Available for Academic Advising
Paper
Electronic
Advising in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Role of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising and Counseling Office
Role of Department Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Student Rights and Responsibilities in Academic Advising
Key Academic Policies
Admissions
Dual Admissions
Scheduling
Scheduling in TRACS
Withdrawal from a Course
Withdrawal from the University
Late Withdrawal From a Course or the University
Scheduling Summary
General Education
N.I.U. Program
Core Competency Requirements
Distributive Studies Area Requirements
Focused Interest Groups (FIGS)
Compact Admits
Illinois Articulation Initiative
General Education Requirements-Teacher Certification
Summary
Inter-College Courses and University-Wide Interdisciplinary Courses
Catalog Choice
B.A. Requirement
B.S. Requirement
Academic Standing
Grading System
Good Standing
Freshman Early Warning
Academic Probation
Academic Dismissal
Dismissal Review
Dismissal Appeal
Academic Reinstatement
Re-entry with Compact Benefits
Credit Options and Limits
Regular Grading
Minimum Grade Point Average Requirement
Pass/Fail
Auditing a Course
Limits on Credit
Credit Minima-40 Upper Level Hours
Incomplete Grades
Repeating a Course
Repeated Courses in Transfer
Repeating Courses at NIU
Residency Requirement
Other Policies of Note in the College and University
Attendance
Grade Appeals
Academic Integrity
Classroom Disruption
Religious Observances
Contact People Within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Departments
CLA&S Advising and Counseling Office
Resources and Referrals to Academic and Other Support Services Outside Liberal Arts and Sciences