FAQs – U Asia Campus

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Academics
What is the difference between a B.A. and a B.S. degree?
A Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
demonstrates proficiency in math and requires one Quantitative Intensive (QI) or Disciplinary Intensive (DI) course.
A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
demonstrates proficiency in a second language and requires fourth semester proficiency in a second language. Some majors allow you to choose to do either a B.A. or a B.S., while others do not offer you a choice.
Where do I go for help if I think that a transfer course should count toward general education?
Make an appointment with our advisors here:
Bring a course description and/or syllabus. We can evaluate the course based on the University's guidelines and determine if it fulfills the requirement.
When do I have to have my General Education done?
UAC offers some courses that fulfill General Education requirements. It is highly recommended for students to take the courses sooner, as they will be able to focus on their major courses later on.
Students who complete their Writing (WR2) and Quantitative Reasoning (QA) requirements in their first 30 credits at the university tend to perform better in their subsequent courses and graduate sooner.
What GPA must I maintain to stay in good academic standing at the U?
Your U of U cumulative GPA must be 2.0 or above for you to stay in good academic standing. You can view your GPA by logging on to
CIS
(and clicking 'Academic Summary').
What is an Academic Calendar?
The Academic Calendar provides important calendar dates for a specific semester. The Utah Asia Campus calendar can also be found at http://registrar.utah.edu/academic-calendars/index.php under Utah Asia Campus. The current year is listed at the top, and is followed by the next three academic years.
What is the difference between “Academic Year” and “Catalog Year”?
The academic year is the period during which the University operates and conducts its classes and programs. The academic year of the University of Utah begins in July and ends in the subsequent June. A catalog year is the year a student declares his/her major. The year starts in fall (e.g. The 2018 catalog year is Fall 2018 and Spring 2019). Students are responsible for completing the degree requirements that are listed for their catalog year. When running a Degree Dashboard report for a major, the student should always use the appropriate catalog year. The catalog year is listed
next to the declared major on the student profile section of CIS.
What is the catalog year and why is it important?
The catalog year is associated with the academic year that a student declares their major/minor. However, students can use any of the five active catalog years: the current academic year and the four previous years. A new catalog year begins every Fall and expires every Summer. Because requirements change from year to year it is important that students and advisors ensure that the correct catalog year is listed in the student’s record, on their degree audit, and on their application for graduation.
I am a non U.S citizen. Will my B.A Language Requirements be waived?
Complete WRTG 2010 with a grade of C-/CR or better.
This option is for students who graduated from high school in a non-English speaking country. All U of U students are required to take WRTG 2010 or an equivalent transfer class. To verify that you can use WRTG 2010 to fulfill your BA Language Requirement, or if you would like to ask if you can use WRTG 2010 to fulfill your BA Language Requirement even though you graduated from high school in an English speaking country, contact
[email protected]
You are responsible for making sure that your BA Language Requirement is fulfilled on your Degree Audit before you apply for graduation. If you have fulfilled the BA Language Requirement but it does not show up as fulfilled on your Degree Audit, email
[email protected]
BA LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT PETITION FORM
What happens to my GPA when I repeat a certain course?
Students may repeat any course they have previously taken at the University as long as it is still offered. However, students may earn credit hours for a given course for graduation only once unless the course has been designated as repeatable for credit. The last grade received is used to compute the student's grade point average (and grades from previous instances of the same course are not considered in computing the GPA, but are shown on the record for the term the course was taken). The grades of I, NC, W, V, or T may neither be removed by repeating the course, nor may they be used to replace a grade in a previous course that has been repeated. All repeated courses are identified as such on the student's academic record. Please consult with your major academic advisor click
here
How do I know my class level?
An undergraduate student’s year level or class standing depends on the number of semester hours successfully completed, as follows:
Hours Completed:
0 to 29:
First (Freshman)
30 to 59:
Second (Sophomore)
60 to 89:
Third (Junior)
90 - Graduation:
Fourth (Senior)
What is the full time and part time status at the University of Utah?
Undergraduate Students:
12+ hours per term:
Full Time
6-11 hours per term:
Part Time
Who should I contact when I have issues with UMail, Canvas, or CIS?
You may contact the Campus IT Help Desk
For the quickest response:
Submit an online “
Report an Issue
” ticket(login required)
In the “How urgent is this issue” section, select “high(requires immediate attention)”
OR
Call the Campus IT Help Desk: 833-981-0049
Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mountain Time
(10:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Korea Time)Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time
(11:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Korea Time)
For less-urgent issues:
Email
[email protected]
U Asia Campus Academic Policy
What is the maximum number of credits I can take in the University of Utah Asia Campus?
UAC students are not eligible to enroll in courses at the UAC after they’ve
completed 90 UAC credits.
72 credit hold:
Students with 72 or more earned credits will receive a hold on their record, blocking them from registering for UAC courses. Complete a UAC to SLC Campus Transition form or the 90-credit petition form to remove the hold. Please email UAC International Programs Coordinator, Katie Wells, at
[email protected]
for questions.
UAC students can return to UAC once they have spent at least two full-time semesters with at least 24 credits in Salt Lake City.
What is the Credit/No Credit policy?
Any undergraduate student who is permitted to register in university courses for credit is eligible to exercise a CR/NC grading option. A student may exercise the option of CR/NC grading for a maximum of 15 semester hours while an undergraduate at the University. A student may not exercise a CR/NC option in Writing 1010 or Writing 2010 or in courses which are required for the baccalaureate degree by the student's major department.
What must I do to apply for Official Leave of Absence?
Leave of Absence
Undergraduate Students
A Leave of Absence allows degree-seeking undergraduate students who have registered for and completed university credit classes to request an extension of their enrollment eligibility for a maximum period of seven consecutive semesters (including summers) without the need to apply for readmission to the University of Utah upon their return. Students applying for a Leave of Absence should speak with their academic advisor for helpful suggestions of course selection, tasks to complete before leaving, and things to do upon returning to the university.
For detailed information, please click
here
Class Registration
What is the Wait list policy?
Some classes sometimes fill quickly, so students are encouraged to plan ahead and enroll on your assigned
Registration Date
to help ensure timely graduation.
If a class is full when a student registers,
wait listing
allows a student to add their name to an electronic wait list and potentially be added to the class if space opens up, and they meet all the requirements. Wait listing is not a guarantee to enrollment into a class.
Wait listing is only available to classes that the department sees as benefiting from a wait list.
Once a student wait lists into a class, it is up to them to monitor whether they are added to the class or not. If a student is added and decides they no longer want the class, they are responsible for dropping the class prior to the last day to drop deadline. It is recommended that the student drop themselves from any classes they are wait listed in once they have set their final schedule.
What does Add, Drop, and Withdraw mean for class registration?
Adding, Dropping, and Withdrawing from Courses
Students may add or drop any course in a regular 15-week University semester without penalty for a period extending through the second Friday after the first day of the term .  Beginning the following day and continuing through Friday of the first full week beyond the midpoint of the term, students may withdraw from a course or from the University without permission, but a "W" will be recorded on the academic record and applicable tuition and fees will be assessed for each course.  The latter date is the final day on which a student may withdraw from a course or from the University.
Late Add Procedures for Registered Students
After the Add deadline has passed, students
must
meet with the Academic Advisor if they want  to do a late add.
Withdrawal from Class(es)
Students may withdraw from workshops, short term courses, or non-credit courses following the drop deadline for such courses only up to Withdraw from Course(s) deadline. Any withdrawal after the initial drop period will cause a "W" to be recoded on the academic record and applicable tuition and fees will be assessed for the course.  Students taking regular term courses may appeal the deadline for withdrawal in the case of compelling, non-academic emergencies.
Students should meet with the Academic Advisor to
discuss this option.
Is there any credit hour limits for a semester?
Campus Information Services limits registration to
19
credit hours during the appointment period. Once open enrollment begins, undergraduate students can register for up to
24
credit hours by  logging into Campus Information Services. If you need to register for more than 24 credit hours, email the Registration & Records Division at
[email protected]
through UMail.
Incheon Global Campus (IGC) Cross Registration
Are there any requirements to sign up for the IGC Cross Registration program?
UAC students can sign up for a cross-registration program with SUNY Korea, Ghent and GMU in every Spring and Fall semesters.
Students need minimum CUM GPA of 3.0 or higher and complete Freshman Mandatory Advising
Register minimum of 12 credits at the UAC
What are the steps to sign up for the IGC Cross Registration program?
1.          A cumulative GPA of
3.0 or higher
& Completion of Mandatory advising for first-year students are prerequisites for applying for a cross-registration.
2.          Register a minimum of
12 credits
from UAC in Fall 2023 to maintain full-time status
3.          Check possible cross-registration candidate courses from sister institutions (attachment through email). Students can apply for
one class only
4.          Complete the forms and send them to UAC Academic Advisor SuHyen Um at
[email protected]
A.       If applying for GMUK course: send Cross-Registration Form and scanned copy of your passport
B.       If applying for SUNY Korea course: send Cross-Registration Form and Non-degree Registration Form
5.       Set up an advising appointment with Undergraduate Academic Advisor SuHyen Um at
between announced time period.
6.       Check course availability with the sister institution and learn about the cross-registration process.
7.       After submission of the cross-registration form, please allow upto three weeks for processing. Check your Umail for the sister institution’s ID number and further instructions.
8.       Take the course and send an official transcript from the sister institution to the U of U Salt Lake Office of Admission.
Please note that we do not accept late applications.
If you file to add one course for cross registration and drop/withdraw it, there is no chance to file another cross registration.
Please be aware that if you go over more than 17 credits, including the credits from sister institutions, we will charge you $700 per additional credit.
Tuition
When is my tuition due?
In general, tuition is due on one week from last day of drop/add date. Please read Academic Calendar
here
Who should I contact if I have questions about tuition payments?
You can contact the junior accountant, Sae-won Um.
Email:
[email protected]
Office: U854
How much is the U of U per credit hour?
Cost per credit hour based on the number of credits enrolled during a semester, and any approval requirements:
*Summer & Early Spring Courses - $350 per credit hour.
Number of credit hours
Cost per credit hour
Approval required
Additional notes
<12 hours
$900
Yes, the student should meet with the Academic Advisor before the add/drop deadline
Might lose scholarships
12-17 hours
Flat tuition rate
No
No
18-21 hours
$700
Yes, the student should meet with the Academic Advisor to discuss this option
No
>21 hours
$700
Yes, a student must meet with the Academic Advisor and the Dean of Faculty
Student must have received straight As during the previous semester to receive approval
Graduation
When should I apply for my graduation?
All undergraduate students must apply in advance for graduation to receive a degree from the University of Utah.
Click
here
for details.
When do I become Eligible to apply for graduation?
In most cases students seeking a Undergraduate degree become eligible to apply for graduation once 90 credit hours have been completed. There are some occasions when a student will not reach 90 credits but will be ready to graduate.
If a student wants to graduate and needs eligibility to apply online through CIS, the student needs to email
[email protected]
from the student’s UMAIL. The email needs to request eligibility to apply online and a brief explanation of the plan to complete requirements by the end of the semester he/she intends to graduate. The request to add eligibility needs to be received by the graduation division at least 24 hours prior to the application deadline for the intended graduation term.
What happens after a graduation application is submitted to the Registrar’s Office?
For undergraduate students applying by the due date, three evaluations are done before a degree is awarded. All evaluations follow the
Graduation Evaluation Process
. The office will check and report any duplicate or repeated courses at this point. The first is an Initial Evaluation – students are sent a simple email referring them to check the Degree Audit report that we have generated for them. The second is the Provisional Evaluation and only students who have deficient requirements are sent an email listing those deficiencies and instructions for changing their graduation term. The last evaluation is done at the end of the semester – students will receive a UMail indicating their status has changed to “awarded” or “denied.” Denied students are given instructions on how to reapply.  Awarded students are mailed their diploma.  Although the final evaluation process takes approximately 4-6 weeks to complete, degrees are awarded daily and diplomas are mailed weekly during this time.
How do I check the status on my graduation application?
If you applied for graduation for the current commencement year, you can check your status by logging onto
Campus Information Services
and selecting "View Graduation Status" under the Graduation menu.  Graduation Review Status will indicate one of the following:
Application Received:
Indicates that you have applied to graduate.
Initial Evaluation in Progress:
The Graduation Division is reviewing your academic record.
Needs Additional Review Eval Pending:
The Graduation Division has questions about your record and additional information is needed before the review can be completed.
Initial Evaluation Complete:
The Graduation Division completed an evaluation comparing your academic record with your Degree Audit (formerly known as My Degree Dashboard).
Provisional Review – In Progress:
Occurring in your expected graduation term, the Graduation Division will review your academic record
Contact Advisor(s):
Deficiencies have been noted in your expected graduation term.  Contact your advisor to consider if you should delay graduation or if your requirements can still be completed this term.
Review Complete On Track:
The Graduation Division has noted that your Degree Audit (formerly known as My Degree Dashboard) shows all requirements are either completed or are in progress.
Review Complete Ready to Award:
The Graduation Division has noted that your Degree Audit (formerly Known as My Degree Dashboard) shows all requirements are completed.
In Final Review:
The Graduation Division will be reviewing your Degree Audit to determine if your degree can be awarded.
Ready to Award:
The Graduation Division has noted that all requirements are complete and your degree will be awarded at or after the conferral date.
Awarded Degree:
The Graduation Division has certified that all requirements are completed and your degree is now part of your student record.
Denied – Contact Advisor(s):
The Graduation Division was unable to certify completion of all requirements.  Contact your advisor(s) to discuss reapplying for graduation in a future term.
Can a student complete a minor after they have graduated?
No. A University minor can only be received at the same time the student graduates with a major. The minor is an attribute to a degree and not an entity by itself.  Students should declare the minor with the appropriate department before applying for graduation.  Additionally,
Teaching minors must be completed in conjunction with a teaching major.
Students can complete more than one minor at a time.
If a minor is not complete upon graduation it can only be awarded if it is attached to another major completed at a later date.
Both the major and minor must be complete during our final evaluation for a degree to be awarded. They will not be awarded separately.
If a student decides not to complete the minor and would like their degree awarded with just their major they must formally request through UMail to
[email protected]
to drop their minor before the end of the term.
What is the difference between Graduation and Commencement?
Graduation is the official awarding of
degrees earned
while commencement is the event which celebrates the completion of degree programs.
Will I be able to receive my diploma without attending the Commencement?
Yes, if you have applied for graduation and earned all graduation requirements, you will receive your diploma without attending the Commencement.
I plan to graduate at the conclusion of the Asia Campus Spring semester. When will my degree be awarded?
Students who are finishing their last semester at the Asia Campus during the Spring semester will have their degree conferred at the conclusion of the Summer semester.
If I am graduating at the conclusion of the Asia Campus Spring semester, why do I need to wait for Summer semester to end?
Prior to awarding a degree, students must complete all coursework necessary for that degree. The Asia Campus Spring semester does not end until after the conferral date for the Spring semester for all campuses. Since there can only be one conferral date per semester, students completing their degree at the conclusion of the Asia Campus Spring semester are awarded degrees at the conclusion of the Summer semester.
I need to show that I have completed my degree, I am unable to wait until end of the summer semester. What options do I have?
Students in this situation can request a Statement of Degree Completion from the Graduation Division as soon as grades have posted from the Asia Campus Spring Semester.
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