Policy Information 85|Page www.kutztown.edu/thekey These students are eligible to take one course by Pass/Fail each semester up to a maximum of 18 s.h. in the undergraduate program (exclusive of Physical Education). Students may only select courses permitted under “Electives” in Categories II-V of General Education and those courses permitted under “Free Electives” or “Arts & Sciences Electives” if the students’ major programs include these areas. Students should be careful in selecting this procedure because courses that are prescribed in the major program including the specified electives under the major, minor, concentration, or concomitant courses cannot be taken pass/fail. Academic Exceptions Committee The Academic Exceptions Committee is a committee of faculty members which considers petitions of individual students wishing to have a specific regulation waived for just cause. The Academic Exceptions Committee (AEC) meets once per month during the academic year. Students are encouraged to meet with the Student Assistance Coordinator for Special Populations for help in understanding the process and preparing their petition. The Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) is located in 109 Stratton Administration Center and can be reached at daher@kutztown.edu or 610-683-4169. Please meet with the Student Assistance Coordinator before submitting your petition. Petitions are submitted electronically through this link: Academic Exceptions Committee Petition. Transfer Credit Evaluation (ACA-019) The evaluation of course work that has been completed at another institution of higher learning is done by the Transfer Coordinator in the Office of the Registrar. All college-level credits from postsecondary institutions with CHEA-recognized accreditation which are determined equivalent in content and level to course work offered at Kutztown University may be considered for transfer credit provided the student has earned a grade of “D” or higher. Grades earned in courses taken at another institution will not be included in determining a student’s GPA as only grades earned at KU affect this average. Students will receive a copy of the transfer credit evaluation that is completed by the Transfer Coordinator. All students are urged to contact the Transfer Coordinator with all questions regarding the evaluation of their previous academic course work. A. All first-time baccalaureate degree students are required to take at least 30 of the last 60 credits at Kutztown. B. Students transferring from any institution of higher education to Kutztown University will be required to complete at least 50% of their major degree requirements at Kutztown University. The courses to be taken to fulfill this requirement must be at the upper level. In some cases, in order to comply with this regulation, a student may be required to complete additional semester hours for a degree. Returning After Ten Years (10-YEAR RULE) (ACA-022) The University welcomes the return to higher education of students who for various reasons did not complete their degrees. Such students should be aware that courses taken in their major discipline ten years or more prior to the resumption of study may not be counted toward graduation. Such courses may no longer be considered to be current or be required for the degree. The Registrar determines the acceptability of these credits. However, students may request the re-evaluation of the Registrar’s decision by submitting a petition to the Academic Exceptions Committee.
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