Policies and Procedures for Students

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FOR STUDENTS

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

As with any large organization, policies and procedures are in place to guide our interactions within the institutional framework. The Academic Catalog is the primary and official source for all degree programs and requirements as well as institutional policies and procedures. Some policies and procedures, however, are defined and administered by individual colleges and departments. Students are responsible for following all policies but are encouraged to seek assistance from their academic advisors whenever questions arise.


The academic catalog outlines the majority of policies and procedures of the UA, including all formal policies and procedures. The Advisement Report which lists the degree requirements for each major and minor program is found in the catalog.

 

Below are links to guides and policies that may be needed.

Academic Eligibility

  • The Undergraduate Academic Eligibility Policy is designed to help undergraduates stay on track for degree completion at the University of Arizona and is calculated for all undergraduate students at the end of each fall and spring semester.

     

  • The five academic statuses determine eligibility to enroll in courses at the University; however, they do not determine eligibility to enroll in specific programs, schools, or colleges. Students who are not in Eligible status who earn grades in winter or summer term or have revisions to their academic record that updates their cumulative GPA to 2.00 or higher will return to Eligible status.
Academic Renewal
 

Allows elimination of up to three semesters from GPA calculation under specific circumstances.

Academic Renewal Form (PDF)

CatalogView all University policies and procedures.
College policies and proceduresFor information on who to contact regarding grade appeals, visit here.
Complete Withdrawal To completely withdrawal from a course, visit here.
General EducationFor information regarding General Education courses and requirements, visit here.
General Petition

There are three types of petitions. Find out which procedure you require.

Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO)Alters a student's GPA by replacing a low grade earned in a first attempt of a course with a grade earned in a subsequent attempt. Form to complete can be found on your UAccess.
Leave of Absence

Allows students to leave the university for up to two semesters without needing to reapply upon returning, under certain circumstances. More Information

Leave of Absence Form

Multiple Use of Courses (formally known as Double Dipping)The use of courses to satisfy more than one requirement in the student's degree program (e.g., fulfilling a major, pre-major, minor, certificate, and/or General Education requirement) is subject to University General Education, college, and department policies on the multiple use of a course.
Thematic Minor ProposalAllows students and their major advisors to document approved curriculum for a thematic minor
WithdrawalAllows students to drop all current semester's courses, through the last day of classes