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- You can check the status of your transcript request at any time by visiting the National Student Clearinghouse and entering your transcript order number and your email address. You will also receive email notifications of your order status.
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You can check the status of your transcript request at any time by visiting the National Student Clearinghouse and entering your transcript order number and your email address. You will also receive email notifications of your order status.
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- Admission Requirements
- Registration
- The College Year
- The Grading System
- Graduation Requirements
- Honors and Awards
- Attendance Policy
- Official Student Records
- Service Members Opportunity College
- Cooperative Education Program
Early Admission
Students who have completed the eleventh grade of an accredited secondary school, who have a 3.0 or higher GPA, 21 or higher composite score on the ACT or 1060 on the SAT may apply for early admission or the Summer Jump program. Students who enroll for classes, and successfully complete their coursework; will have the option to return to their high school program at the end of summer or continue on with their college coursework at UWA. NOTE(s): Students who desire a high school diploma after...
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment allows students to receive college credit for classes they take while in high school. A college-level dual enrollment course will take the place of a high school course, so students are not taking additional coursework. The coursework will count both towards high school graduation and for college credit. To be admitted to UWA’s Dual Enrollment program students must” 1. Be a high school sophomore, junior, or senior 2. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 3. Have a composite score of 19 or...
Transfer Students
Students who have attended other colleges and universities may apply for admission to the University, submitting transcripts from all colleges previously attended. Undergraduate transfer applicants must have satisfactory citizenship records at the last institution attended and must be eligible to return to the last institution which they attended on a full-time basis. Transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of transfer credit, at least 12 hours of which meet basic curriculum requi...
All students must register and pay entrance fees before being admitted to classes. Students are given the opportunity to pre-register for the next semester at specified times. One or more days are provided at the beginning of each semester for pre-registered students to complete registration and for other students to register according to a publish...
The Semester System
UWA is organized on the semester system. The University year is divided into three semesters of approximately equal length. A student may enter at the beginning of any semester if admission is approved.
The Summer Semester
The summer semester is considered a regular part of the University year. Work leading to the various degrees is offered during the summer.
Grades and Quality Points
The University records student achievement by means of a letter-grade system based upon comparative performance. To facilitate the computing of grade averages, the University places a quality-point value on the satisfactory grades. The following table gives the letters used, their meanings, and the corresponding quality-point values: The grade of “I” is assigned to a student who has been unable to complete all course requirements because of personal illness or circumstances judged by the inst...
Examinations
A final examination is given in every course at the end of the semester in accordance with a definite schedule. No variation from this schedule of examinations is allowed except on written authority from the Dean of the College in which the course is offered.
Reports
Final marks for each semester are recorded and are preserved as a part of the permanent record of the student. Reports are made to students and to others whom they designate as soon as possible after the close of each semester.
Credit Requirements
For graduation a student must complete at least 120 semester hours of work or the number of hours required for his/her degree program, at least one third of which must be in upper-level courses, and must have twice as many grade points as hours attempted, or more if required by his/her degree program. Candidates who have transferred credit from other institutions must earn two grade points for each credit hour attempted at the University. A candidate for a degree must earn a sufficient number...
Majors and Minors
Degree programs generally involve a major area coupled often with a minor or a comprehensive major area. A major consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours, at least one-half of which are from upper-division courses. A comprehensive major consists of a minimum of 50 semester hours, at least one-half of which are from upper division courses. A minor consists of a minimum of 20 semester hours, at least one-third of which are from upper division courses.
Double Majors
In some instances, it is possible for a student to complete two majors simultaneously as long as the majors fall within the same type of degree (e.g. Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, etc.). A student who elects to do this must fulfill the basic curriculum requirements and the specific degree requirements of both majors. Students with double majors across college lines must be approved for graduation by the deans of both colleges, but must designate one major as the primary major. At Com...
Recognition at Graduation
At graduation special recognition is given to baccalaureate candidates who have quality-point ratios of 3.50 or higher as determined by dividing the number of grade points earned by the number of semester hours attempted. These students are graduated “with honors,” according to the following scale: Summa cum laude - a quality-point ratio of 3.90 or higher Magna cum laude - a quality-point ratio of at least 3.75, but less than 3.90 Cum laude - a quality‑point ratio of at least 3.50, but less t...
The Ralph Lyon Award
The Ralph Lyon Award for Academic Excellence is given at commencement to the student with the most outstanding undergraduate scholastic record among those students who have completed requirements for a bachelor’s degree since the preceding commencement. This award is given to stimulate academic excellence at the University and to honor longtime faculty member and administrator Dr. Ralph M. Lyon. It was established through a gift from Mr. William Summerlin of Atlanta, Georgia, a UWA alumnus.
Alumni Achievement and Loyalty Award
In 1994, the University of West Alabama National Alumni Association established the UWA Alumni Awards Program to ensure that proper recognition is given to deserving graduates from each of the University’s colleges and the Division of Nursing for outstanding success in their professional roles and to alumni who have shown outstanding service or loyalty to this institution. Awards are given at the Association’s annual meeting during the Homecoming festivities.
Students are expected to display responsible judgment in regard to class attendance and to know and follow the attendance policies for each of their classes. It is also the students’ responsibility to keep a record of absences. Faculty members are expected to keep an accurate record of attendance in all classes, recording all absences, including th...
Access to Student Records
Attention of all students, their parents, and UWA alumni is called to the provisions of Public Law 93-380, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, also known as “The Buckley Amendment.” Under the provisions of this law, all students and former students of the University have the right to inspect their official educational records in the Office of the Registrar. This right of inspection does not apply to any information submitted to this office as confidential prior to January 1...
Transcripts of Credit
In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, UWA does not release transcripts of a student’s work at the University without the student’s authorization. A student may secure an unofficial transcript for his/her own use, but official transcripts are sent only to other colleges or organizations for reference purposes. Students may request transcripts here. In addition, ordering kiosks are set up in the Registrar’s Office for your convenience. For electronic delivery: There...
In cooperation with thirteen higher education associations and a large number of colleges and universities, UWA is a part of the network of four-year Service Members Opportunity Colleges, designed to provide opportunities for men and women in the armed services of the United States to pursue educational programs and complete degrees through a varie...
The University of West Alabama offers a program in Cooperative Education to promote opportunities for students to gain work experience in their chosen field of study. The program enables the student to combine classroom instruction with practical experience in business, industry, government, or service organizations. This program is available to qu...
Sep 5, 2024 · Official transcripts from all universities attended. Students enrolled in educator preparation programs in the College of Education must also submit: Fingerprint clearance by ABI and FBI through Cogent. For more information, go to the following website: www.cogentid.com/al/index_ade.htm. A copy of valid teaching certificate.
Transcripts will reflect grades 2 business days after the course ends, however, the GPA reflected is preliminary. Official GPA and Academic Standing will be updated at the end of the semester. If a transcript is ordered early and final GPA and Academic Standing are not updated, you will have to order another copy at your own expense.
