Q: What constitutes "quantitative reasoning" in University Studies?
Students complete a minimum of three credits in quantitative reasoning as part of University Studies. Any three or four credit math course numbered above 106 qualifies as a Quantitative Reasoning course. In order to enroll in a Quantitative Reasoning course, students must have an ACT math subscore of at least 25 or an SAT math subscore of 570.  For all other students:

In addition to mathematics classes, students with an ACT math subscore of 25 above or an SAT subscore of 570 or above may also use Philosophy 213 (Critical Thinking: Logic) or Psychology/Sociology 201 (Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences) to fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning requirement.

Q: What constitutes "natural science" in University Studies?
Students complete a minimum of four credits in the natural sciences as part of University Studies. Natural sciences courses MUST incorporate a lab component.

Courses for non- science majors include, but are not limited to:

·Biology 102, 125, 130
·Chemistry 121& 151
·Physics 100/104 & 101/105, 106, 121/171, & 151/171.

Q: What constitutes "fine arts" in University Studies?
Students complete a minimum of three credits in music, art, theatre or dance as part of University Studies.

Courses for non-fine arts majors include, but are not limited to:

·Art 101, 235
·Music History 100, 110, 213

·Philosophy 309
·Theatre 103
·Dance courses (by permission of instructor)

Q: What constitutes "off-campus learning" in the University Studies?
Students complete a minimum of three credits in off-campus experience as part of the MPSL. Examples of off-campus experiences include:

·Internships
·Practicums
·Field work
·Client-based work
·Student teaching
·Study abroad
·Service learning courses
·Washington semester
·Urban Life Center

Many majors have opportunities or requirements that fulfill this requirement already in place. Students should consult with their academic advisors to determine how best to complete this requirement.

Q: What are the "track" requirements in the University Studies?
Track A:  Second Language

Students opting to complete Track A and who are placed at the 103, 114, or 223 levels take two courses.  Students placed at the 300 level or above may take one course.  The requirements of Track A can also be met by completing a proficiency exam, by studying abroad with non-English instruction, or by being a native speaker of a non-English language.

Track B:  Semiotic Systems

Students opting to complete Track B choose three courses from computer languages, natural language processing, linguistics, mathematics, symbolic logic, or music theory. At least one course must be at the 200 level or above. No more than one of these courses may be "double-dipped" from a student's major requirements.

Track C:  Cultures & Societies

A total of three courses in history, social institutions, and cultures, preferable focusing on a single area of the world, will fulfill this requirement. At least one course must be at the 200 level or above. No more than one of these courses may be "double-dipped" from a student's major requirements.

Q: What constitutes "historical studies" and "literature" in the Arts & Sciences distribution requirement?
All courses that fulfill these courses will be listed in the 2008 Bulletin and in the Arts & Sciences requirements introduction.  Also, a list of possible Historical Studies Literature courses (including IN courses) will be available from the Registrar's web page before advising starts.

Q: What constitutes "social science" in the Arts & Sciences distribution requirement?
A minimum of three credits in social science is required for students in the College of Arts & Sciences. Types of classes meeting this requirement include:

·Any Sociology course
·Any Political Science course
·EC 100
·PS 204, 305
·CO 310, 331, 332, 343, 344, 432

Q: What is the distinction between a "Bachelor of Arts" and a "Bachelor of Science" degree?
Some majors are designated as Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees, while others are designated as Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees. Certain majors allow students to choose either a B.A. or a B.S. degree, while others do not.

The B.A. degree requires successful completion of a modern language. Modern Languages faculty determine course placement (Beginning, Continuing, Intermediate) based on evaluation of high school transcripts. Although students may not enroll in a level above or below their placement, they may start the study of a new language at the Beginning level.

The requirement of the B.A. degree is a matter of proficiency equivalent to three college semesters of a single foreign language. Students demonstrate this proficiency by completing an Intermediate (223) course, or by completion of a proficiency exam administered in the Modern Languages department.

The B.S. degree requires completion of a science distribution. While all students are required to complete at least four credits in natural science and at least three credits in quantitative reasoning, B.S. candidates must complete an ADDITIONAL ten credits in science/quantitative reasoning. These ten credits MUST include at least one lab science course and must come from NO MORE THAN TWO departments (outside of students' major) in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. Credits from MA 100 and MA 106 do NOT count in the science distribution for the B.S. degree.

While students completing a B.S degree are not required to study a foreign language, they may do so while completing the Language track (Track A) of University Studies.

Q: How does completing an Associates Degree (A.A., A.S.) affect progress in University Studies?
Transfer students who complete an Associates Degree prior to enrollment at Millikin will have met the University Studies requirements of the first two years.

Transfer students who have completed an Associates Degree ARE EXEMPT from:
·University Seminar (IN 140)
·Critical Writing, Reading and Researching I and II (IN 150 & IN 151)
·U. S. Studies (IN 250)
·Natural Science
·Quantitative Reasoning
·Fine Arts
·Language/Semiotic/Culture track

Transfer students who have completed an Associates Degree ARE NOT exempt from:
·Global Studies (IN 350)
·Off-campus learning
·School/Division Requirements (including social science and historical studies for majors in the Arts & Sciences)
·The language requirement for the Bachelor of Arts degree
·The literature requirement for the Arts & Sciences

Q: Does Millikin accept AP or CLEP credit?
Millikin may award unspecified credit and appropriate placement to students with Advanced Placement Examination grades of 3, 4 or 5. Exemptions from specific courses are granted subject to department recommendation.

Millikin may award credit for the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) so long as the score is at or above the 50th percentile and so long as the student has not attended secondary school in the past three years. Three to six credits may be awarded, depending on the exam completed. Generally, CLEP credit is awarded in areas outside of a student's major. CLEP credit for English is NOT accepted for students majoring in education.

Q: What are the policies and procedures for taking courses "Pass/Fail"?
Full-time students with a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and junior or senior standing may elect to take pass/fail courses. A grade of P will not be computed in students' grade point averages.

Restrictions to the pass/fail option are as follows:
·The pass/fail option does NOT include courses in the major except by permission of the department chair or major coordinator.
·The pass/fail option does NOT include core courses in the Tabor School of Business (including MA 120 and MA 220) and the School of Music except by permission of the Dean.
·Students taking a course pass/fail MUST earn at least a C- in the course in order for the Registrar to post a P grade. Grades below C- WILL be recorded in students' academic history and WILL be counted in the cumulative grade point average.
·Students repeating a course may NOT opt to complete the course pass/fail.

Students planning to transfer or students planning to pursue advanced degrees should be aware that some institutions might not be willing to consider those students with pass/fail grades on their official transcript.

Q: What are the policies and procedures relating to incomplete grades?
A temporary course grade of incomplete (I) may be given as the result of illness or other factors beyond a student's control as determined by the instructor. Incomplete grades must be removed within the first eight weeks of the following semester. After the eighth week, incomplete grades automatically become an F unless an extension is granted. The course instructor and the Dean of the appropriate school must approve requests for extension.

Q: What is Millikin's course overload policy?
In general, students may not register for more than 18 credits per semester without being assessed an overload fee.  Students with questions or concerns about course overload should contact the Registrar's office.

Q: What is "registration validation"?
Each semester, all returning undergraduate students must validate their registration prior to the first day of class. Students validate by accessing their secure site at MU Online. Students who do not validate their registration may have their schedules withdrawn. In addition, students who do not validate and who do not officially withdraw prior to the start of classes may be liable to pay all tuitions and fees.

Q: What is "academic progress" as it relates to class level and financial aid?
Academic progress as it relates to class level (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior) is determined by number of credits completed:

In order remain eligible for financial aid, a student must complete an average of 12 credits per semester, or 24 credits per academic year. These credits may include Immersion courses and/or summer school courses.

All students who fail to make financial aid progress for the first time but who are within 6 credits of meeting the minimum number of credits will be given a semester of "probation" in which financial aid eligibility is retained. Students are allowed only one semester of "probation" during their time at Millikin.

Please note that students who average 12 credits per semester will NOT complete their degree in four years. Students who fall behind are encouraged to attend Immersion and summer semesters to earn needed credits.

Q: How do I request an official academic transcript?
Official transcripts must be obtained through the Registrar's office. Students may request transcripts in person by visiting the Registrar's office in Gorin 16 or by clicking here. Current Millikin students will be charged $2 per request, while alumni will be charged $5.

Q:  What are the procedures relating to repeating a course?