IN THIS ISSUE
- Academic Related News
- Additional Opportunities and Programs
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Upcoming Campus Events
Academic Related News
Final Exams- Verify Your Schedule Now
Please verify your final exam schedule now. Make sure that all of your travel plans are after your final exams. You can find the Final Exam dates here. You should also consult your syllabi for all of your classes.
Students are not required to take more than two final examinations on a single day. A student who has three final exams scheduled for a single day or two exams scheduled at the same time, should contact Dean Wolcowitz in the Office of Undergraduate Studies, Sears 357 or 368-2928 for assistance.
Pass/No Pass
Students can use the P/NP option for 1 class each semester. It cannot be used for a course that is required for your major, minor, GER, or SAGES. It is generally used for open electives. It can also be a good tool to use if you are changing majors. For example, if you are taking MATH 224 because you are a declared BME, but you are going to switch to English, you would be able to use the P/NP option for MATH 224, because in your new major, it is not a required course.
If you use the P/NP option, you need to earn at least a "D" in the class. The grade will then be turned into a "P". You will earn the credits for the class. It will not be calculated into your gpa at all. If you earn a "F" in the class, it will turn in to a "NP" on your transcript and will not be calculated into your gpa.
In order to use this option, you must be a registered for at least 12 hours and be in academic good standing. For a complete list or regulations on this policy, please refer to p. A-79 of the Undergraduate Student Handbook.
If you decide to use the P/NP option, you must submit a P/NP ballot on line by 5:00pm on December 5, 2008, the last day of classes
Overloads
Remember students can take up to 19 hours without needing an overload. While the normal course load for students is still 15-18 hours, you are able to enroll in up to 19 hours. However, before you start enrolling in that many hours, I would urge you to ask yourself do I really need that extra course? Could I be spending time doing community service, volunteer work, research, etc., that I will not have time to do if I am taking 19 hours.
To register for 20-21 hours, you must have at least a 3.200 cumulative gpa. To register for 22 or 23 hours, a minimum of average of 3.50 is required. Any schedule of more than 19 hours require's dean's approval.
If you meet the requirements to overload and you want to add a class now or over winter break, you can email me your request. Please include how many hours you are requesting, the class that you want to add and why. I may be able to approve your request online.
Maintaining Academic Good Standing
Remember the requirements to remain in academic good standing are a little different from your first year. Make sure you are aware of the new requirements. Remember that there is a gpa and credit hour component to maintaining academic good standing. Following the first year, the requirements for good standing for full-time students are:
- a semester grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher and
- a minimum of nine credit hours earned each semester and
- at least 24 credit hours earned at Case over two consecutive semesters of full time enrollment. For example, if you earned 13 hours in the spring 2008 semester, you must earn at least 11 hours in the fall 2008 semester to have at least 24 hours over the two consecutive semester.
Retaining Your Scholarship
The retention standards for merit based (All Full tuition, Trustee's, President's and Provost's) scholarships are different from the first year.
At the end of each academic year (June), the records of all scholarship recipients are reviewed. To have a scholarship renewed for the following academic year, a recipient is expected to satisfy two requirements:
- A minimum number of hours earned after enrolling at Case. For second year students the requirement is 54 hours by the end of the second year. This does not include AP/IB/transfer or Pre-College Scholar credit earned prior to enrollment at Case.
- A minimum cumulative scholarship gpa of 3.00. Remember the scholarship gpa includes all grades. If the Repeat Option was used in any class, the original grade in the course is also calculated into the scholarship gpa.
For a Provost's Special Scholarship, students must remain in academic good standing (See page A-81 of the 2006 Student Handbook to see the good standing regulations).
For complete scholarship retention information, see page A-83 in the 2006 Student Handbook.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNIES AND PROGRAMS
Resources and Academic Support for Second Year Students
Tutoring Services for Second Year Classes
If you find yourself either wanting to reinforce material presented in class or seeking guidance in understanding material, there are two excellent services available to you. You may want to consider attending SI (Supplemental Instruction) sessions taught by your peers or signing up for a Peer Tutoring appointment.
SI sessions are available for many courses, but these may be most relevant to you as a second year student: BIOL 121, BIOL 215, CHEM 223, PHYS 115, PHYS 122 and 221. The SI Session schedule is available here.
Peer tutors are your fellow students who have been nominated by your professors and trained by ESS to work with you on an individual and/or group basis in many undergraduate courses. Peer tutors can help you clarify course content and assignments, connect class notes and readings, and help you practice problem solving. Additionally, peer tutors can help you reinforce what you already know, model new ways of learning, monitor your progress over several sessions, and prepare you for addressing specific questions with the professor.
You can schedule up to five hours or tutoring each week at no cost with at least one-day notice. Search peer tutoring availabilities and schedule appointments at tutortrac.case.edu.
Study Abroad
Study abroad opportunities at Case span five continents. Study abroad offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and university, as well as participate in internships and community service in a variety of fields, including business, engineering, policy development, and health education. If you are interested in studying abroad for the fall 2009 semester, the deadline for applications is Friday, February 1st.
If you are interested in studying abroad, visit the Study Abroad web site or feel free to stop by 357 Sears and explore the Study Abroad Office; no appointment is needed.
Did you miss the "Finding an Internship" workshop? Download the presentation
The "How to Research and Find Practicum and Internship Opportunities" PowerPoint presentation is now available for download.
The November 6 workshop addressed topics including resources to use in finding internships, how to turn your internship into a practicum and factors to consider when deciding on and applying for a position.
View the presentation
Be a Resident Assistant for 2009-2010
The Office of Housing, Residence Life & Greek Life is currently seeking to recruit a qualified and diverse pool of undergraduate students for several unique positions for the 2009-2010 Residence Life Staff. Residence Life staff members are the backbone of our residential program and help provide a positive, inclusive community environment for students at Case Western Reserve University.
**In addition, we are seeking to fill two open RA positions for the January-May 2009 term. Separate applications for this position are available at: http://housing.case.edu/jobs.
The Resident Assistant position offers the opportunity to develop leadership and peer counseling skills and is a great way to get involved in student life at Case Western Reserve University. Applications are now available at http://housing.case.edu/jobs.
Applications are due January 14, 2009. If you have any questions about the RA positions or the selection process, please e-mail Jamie Elwell, Manager of Staff Development, or call 216.368.3403.
More information: http://studentaffairs.case.edu/living/test/jobs/doc/rainfosession.pdf
Important Upcoming Dates
| Classes Begin |
August 25 |
| Labor Day-NO CLASS! |
September 1 |
| Late Registration and Drop/Add End |
September 5 |
| Fall Break |
October 20-21 |
| Midterm Grades Due |
October 20 |
| Deadline for Removal of Spring 2008 "I" grades |
November 7 |
| Deadline for Class Withdrawal |
November 7 |
| Academic Advising for Spring 2009 Begins |
End of October |
| Registration begins for Spring Begins (by class) |
November 10 |
| Last Day to Submit Pass/No Pass (online form) |
December 5 |
| Last Day of Classes |
December 5 |
| Reading Days |
December 8, 12 |
| Final Exams Begin |
December 9 |
| Final Exams End |
December 17 |
| Final Grades Due |
December 19 |
Click here fore a complete 5 year academic calendar.
UPCOMING CAMPUS EVENTS
Support Your Fellow Student Athletes
From football to soccer to volleyball, many of your friends are competing on varsity athletic teams. Show your Spartan spirit and come out and cheer for them! Check out the Athletics web site for a complete listing of schedules.
Community Hour
The University Community Hour is scheduled every Friday during the fall and spring semesters from 12:30 to 2 p.m. No required academic activities of any type may be scheduled during this period. The University Community Hour facilitates student and faculty attendance at campus-wide gatherings and special events, especially those that foster community building at Case Western Reserve University. See the schedule for more information on topics and locations.
Public Affairs Discussion Groups
The Center for Policy Studies at Case hosts a public affairs discussion group Friday's at 12:30 pm in the Inamori Center in Crawford Room 9 (basement). Discussions run the gamut of topics from medical issues to the environment to the courts. The discussion this week is on Finding a Cure: The Case for Regulation and Oversight of Electronic Health Record Systems.
This is a great way to learn about issues that are of interest to you as you move forward in your college and professional career as well as to meet other people interested in similar topics.
For more information about these and other Center for Policy Studies programs, please visit the Center for Policy Studies website.
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