2012 - 2013

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Degree Programs
• 3. Application to Major
• 4. CSci Undergraduate D/D Plus Policy
• 5. Upper Division Track
• 6. Suggested 4 Year Plan
• 7. CS Requirements
• 8. Course Descriptions
• 9. Honors Program
• 10. Advising and APAS Reports
• 11. Closed Classes/First Day Policies
• 12. Academic Integrity
• 13. Disability Services
• 14. Academic Help and Survival Tips
• 15. Laboratory Policy
• 16. Student Opportunities
• 17. Graduation and Beyond
• 18. CSci Undergraduate Frequently Asked Questions
• 19. Contact Information
• 20. Appendix

4. CSci Undergraduate D/D Plus Policy

Students must complete all classes that are departmental requirements for the CS&E degrees with a C- or better. This includes all classes specifically required for the degree (e.g., Stats 3021, CSci 1901) as well as classes used for the upper division emphasis and math elective. (Liberal education requirement classes must be passed with a 'D' or better). A petition for a "D" grade waiver for a departmental requirement class will be accepted only once and only if:

1. There is an acceptable explanation as to why the "D" was an exceptional occurrence.
2. There are no other "D"s or "F"s in CSci required classes, whether or not these grades have been superseded by later grades.
3. The performance level in the semester after the one with the "D" shows that the "D" was indeed an exceptional occurrence. (These grades must be in before the petitions will be accepted.)
4. The overall GPA is high enough to indicate that the "D" was an exceptional occurrence (rule-of-thumb level 2.3, depending on the number and nature of courses taken).
5. The course will never be totally waived. The student will still have to make up the credits with another CSci class that would be eligible as an upper division emphasis class, as long as the extra class is not also used for upper division emphasis.
6. Students should be aware that this policy may change without notice, and that they should not expect that "D"s will be accepted, and certainly not on a routine basis. Requests must be made in writing and address each of the points 1-5.