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ACADEMIC OUTREACH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (AOCE). Continuing Education offers credit, noncredit, and professional courses covering a wide range of topics. Areas within Continuing Education include Lifelong Learning, Independent Study, Telecourses, Youth Education, Preparatory Courses, Professional Education, House Bill 60, The English Language Institute, Computers & Technology, and certificate programs.
ACADEMIC PLAN. An area of study within the academic program referred to as a student's major and/or minor, e.g., Biology, Finance or Film Studies.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM. College offering the academic plan, e.g., Social and Behavioral Science, Fine Arts or Business.

ACADEMIC SUB-PLAN. Area of further specialization within an academic plan, e.g., journalism is a sub-plan of Communication.

AUDIT. Enrollment in a course for information only. Normal tuition is assessed, however, no credit is given.

CAREER. Identifies a student's academic status at the university, e.g., undergraduate, graduate, law, medicine or noncredit.

CATALOG NUMBER. Identifies the number of the course, e.g., Writing 1010.

CENSUS DEADLINE. An established date each term that the enrollment count is taken for reporting purposes. At the University of Utah, the census deadline is the fifteenth business day of the term.

CLASS NUMBER. Four to five digit number used to register for a course.

CREDIT HOURS OR UNITS. The quantitative measurement assigned to a course, generally stated in semester hours or quarter hours.

CR/NC OPTION. Enrollment in a course without competition for a letter grade. See Credit/No Credit Grading.
DROP. Classes that are deleted from a student's academic record; no tuition fees are assessed.

FIRST SESSION CLASSES. Classes taught during the first half of the semester.

FRESHMAN. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 0-29 semester credit hours towards graduation.

FULL-TIME STATUS. Undergraduate students qualify for full-time status when registered for 12+ credit hours in a given term. Graduate students are normally considered full-time at 9+ credit hours. For more complete information regarding full-time status for graduate students, see the Graduate Handbook.

GREEN LATE ADD FORM. To add a class after the 14th calendar day of the term through the census deadline, the instructor's signature is required on a green late add form. Late add forms can be obtained from the Registration/Records Division, located on the second floor of the Student Services Building, window 13.

HALF-TIME STATUS. Undergraduate students must be registered for 6 -11 credit hours in a given term to qualify for half-time. Graduate students are considered half-time if registered for 5 - 8 credit hours in a given term.

HOLDS. A hold is placed on a student's academic record for failure to meet university obligations such as payment of outstanding fees, university standards violations, etc. Some university services may be withheld until all obligations are met. Holds may also be placed to require students to seek academic advising assistance.

HOUSE BILL 60. Available to Utah residents 62 years and older. Credit classes may be audited for a fee of $25 per term, plus any special fees. Course exceptions include classes with major edits, writing classes, upper division business classes, and graduate courses. See House Bill 60 for Seniors.

HOUSE BILL 211. Teachers in the State of Utah may receive a tuition waiver for courses that satisfy professional development requirements to retain a license to teach. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements to receive this benefit. Eligible candidates are assessed an administrative fee of $100 per semester, plus special fees.

INCOMPLETE (I GRADE). An incomplete grade may be given for work not completed in a course due to circumstances beyond the student's control. The student must be passing the course and have completed at least 80% of the required course work. See Grading Polices.

INDEPENDENT STUDY. Continuing Education offers classes that are not tied to semesters. Students may begin a class at any time and take up to nine months to complete the course. See Independent Study.

JUNIOR. This class standing is assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 60-89 semester credit hours towards graduation.

LAB, QUIZ, AND DISCUSSION SECTIONS. Components that may be linked to a course. Registration in a lab or discussion automatically registers a student for the lecture. A separate class number will be listed by the lecture when labs are not linked.

LEAP CLASSES. Classes designed to provide new students with a solid academic foundation and the study skills needed to gain the most from their university education. See LEAP Program.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Graduate students may postpone their studies for up to one year. The request must be approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Dean of The Graduate School. See the Graduate Handbook.

MAJOR. The student's primary academic area of study, e.g., History, Biology, etc.

MAJOR DECLARATION. Students should be admitted to a major by the time they complete their sophomore year or after they complete their first year at the university, whichever comes first. To declare a major, students must meet with the advisor for that major.

MAJOR EDITS. Used to control registration in courses that are restricted to specific majors and /or minors.

MATRICULATED. A person admitted to the university as a degree-seeking student.

MILITARY LEAVE. Students in the military may be granted military leave when they are involuntarily called to active duty. See Activation for Military Service.

MINOR. The student's secondary area of academic study. A minor is an attribute to a degree and not an entity by itself. A minor can only be obtained at the same time that the student graduates with a major.

MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES. Classes with irregular start and end dates. Contact the Registration/Records Division (581- 8969) for information regarding registration policies and deadlines. See the Class Schedule for class start and end dates.

NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARING HOUSE. A nonprofit organization that collects and exchanges educational data for participating institutions. The University of Utah uses the National Student Clearinghouse to verify student enrollment and degree information.

NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (NOLS). Courses in wilderness survival, leadership, and team building are offered through Continuing Education for university credit.

NONCREDIT CAREER. This academic career is used to register for a noncredit class.

NONCREDIT CLASSES. Courses numbered 0001-0999 are not offered for credit. Students pay a reduced tuition fee and no grade is given in the class. See Noncredit Classes.

NONMATRICULATED. A person who is admitted as a non-degree seeking student. See Admissions.

NON-RESIDENT. Individuals who do not qualify as a resident of the state of Utah. Students who are nonresidents pay out-of-state tuition rates. See Residency.

ONLINE COURSES. A variety of courses offered by academic departments via the Web. See UOnline.

OPEN ENROLLMENT. During the open enrollment registration period, all eligible students can add and drop classes. Non-matriculated and House Bill 60 students can also register during this time.

ORIENTATION. This program is designed to help new students make a smooth transition to the University of Utah. All new undergraduate/transfer students are required to attend an orientation session before registering for classes. See Orientation and New Student Programs.

PETITION FOR EXCEPTION TO UNIVERSITY POLICY. An exception to university policy is warranted only in cases involving unusual or extenuating circumstances that normally would not be faced by other students. Petition requests must be submitted within three years of the affected term(s) or prior to graduation from the university, whichever comes first. See Registration Policies.

PERMISSION NUMBER. Four to six digit random numbers issued by the instructor or department to enroll in a specific course. Permission numbers are required when a class is full, after the first week of the term, or when the department has restricted enrollment.

PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES. Requirements or coursework that must be completed prior to or in conjunction with enrollment in a particular course. If students have not taken the appropriate requisites, they may be required to withdraw from the course.

READING DAY. Preparation day for final exams. Regular classes are not held on this day.

REPEATED COURSES. Students may repeat a course taken at the university as long as it is still offered. Hours earned in repeated courses may be counted only once toward graduation. The last grade received is used to compute the grade point average. Students must report repeated classes to the Registration Division. See Grading Policies.

REPORT OF CREDIT/CHANGE IN FINAL GRADE FORM. Used by departments to report a grade or authorize a change in grade on a student's academic record.

RESIDENCY. The Admissions Office classifies all applicants for admission as either residents or non-residents for tuition purposes. Students classified as residents pay in-state tuition. See Residency.

REVOKE CR/NC OPTION. Cancels the previously elected CR/NC option. Students then receive a letter grade in place of a credit (CR) or no-credit (NC) grade. See Credit/No Credit Grading.

SECOND SESSION. The period of instruction that begins at the midpoint of the academic term. Second session classes are indicated in the class schedule by start and end dates. See the Academic Calendar for registration deadlines.

SECTION NUMBER. Used to distinguish between two or more classes that have the same catalog number, e.g. Psychology 1010-001 and Psychology 1010-002.

SENIOR. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 90+ semester credit hours towards graduation.

SHORT TERM CLASSES. A course in which instruction is scheduled for a period of time shorter than a regular semester. Short term classes have irregular start and end dates. Contact the Registration/Records Division (581- 8969) for information regarding registration policies and deadlines. See the Class Schedule for class start and end dates.

SOPHOMORE. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 30-59 semester credit hours towards graduation.

STUDENT CODE. Defines student rights and responsibilities at the University of Utah. See Student Code.

STUDENT ID NUMBER. A unique identification number assigned to students in place of a Social Security Number.

SUSPENSION. An involuntary separation of the student from the institution for academic or disciplinary reasons. Students with a GPA below 2.0 for three consecutive terms are suspended from the university. See Scholastic Standards.

TBA (TO BE ARRANGED). When class time and location are determined by the department.

T GRADE. The grade given for thesis or independent work in progress.

TELECOURSE. Courses broadcast via Channel 9 (KULC). Exams are given on campus or at extension sites located in Bountiful, Park City, Cedar Park, or Sandy. See Telecourses.

TERM LENGTH COURSES. Classes that are scheduled for the entire term.

TOTAL WITHDRAWAL. Withdrawal from all classes for a specific term.

TRANSCRIPT. A copy of a student's official educational record at an institution of higher education.

TRANSFER SUMMARY. A list of courses taken at other institutions that may or may not be used to satisfy graduation requirements.

UNDERGRADUATE. A student who is working towards a bachelor's degree.

UNID. A unique identifier that allows access to U networks and resources. A uNID is created by substituting a "u" for the first zero in the student ID number.

UNITS. A measure of educational credit. One unit equals one credit hour.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The University College Advising Center provides general academic advising for entering students until they are accepted into a major and also assists all students with general education requirements. See University College Advising.

VARIABLE CREDIT HOURS OR UNITS. Certain courses allow you to choose the number of credit hours within a specified range.

VERIFICATION. A written confirmation of student record information. See Verifications.

WORKSHOPS. Courses with irregular start and/or end dates. Different drop and withdrawal deadlines apply. Workshops and short term courses are indicated in the class schedule by start and end dates. Registration deadlines vary for these courses. See Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines.

YELLOW LATE ADD FORM. A form used to add classes after the census deadline. Instructor, department, and dean's signatures are required. A $50 late fee is assessed per class.

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A C D F G H I J L M N O P R S T U V W Y

ACADEMIC OUTREACH AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (AOCE). Continuing Education offers credit, noncredit, and professional courses covering a wide range of topics. Areas within Continuing Education include Lifelong Learning, Independent Study, Telecourses, Youth Education, Preparatory Courses, Professional Education, House Bill 60, The English Language Institute, Computers & Technology, and certificate programs.
ACADEMIC PLAN. An area of study within the academic program referred to as a student's major and/or minor, e.g., Biology, Finance or Film Studies.
ACADEMIC PROGRAM. College offering the academic plan, e.g., Social and Behavioral Science, Fine Arts or Business.
ACADEMIC SUB-PLAN. Area of further specialization within an academic plan, e.g., journalism is a sub-plan of Communication.
AUDIT. Enrollment in a course for information only. Normal tuition is assessed, however, no credit is given.
CAREER. Identifies a student's academic status at the university, e.g., undergraduate, graduate, law, medicine or noncredit.
CATALOG NUMBER. Identifies the number of the course, e.g., Writing 1010.
CENSUS DEADLINE. An established date each term that the enrollment count is taken for reporting purposes. At the University of Utah, the census deadline is the fifteenth business day of the term.
CLASS NUMBER. Four to five digit number used to register for a course.
CREDIT HOURS OR UNITS. The quantitative measurement assigned to a course, generally stated in semester hours or quarter hours.
CR/NC OPTION. Enrollment in a course without competition for a letter grade. See Credit/No Credit Grading.
DROP. Classes that are deleted from a student's academic record; no tuition fees are assessed.
FIRST SESSION CLASSES. Classes taught during the first half of the semester.
FRESHMAN. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 0-29 semester credit hours towards graduation.
FULL-TIME STATUS. Undergraduate students qualify for full-time status when registered for 12+ credit hours in a given term. Graduate students are normally considered full-time at 9+ credit hours. For more complete information regarding full-time status for graduate students, see the Graduate Handbook.
GREEN LATE ADD FORM. To add a class after the 14th calendar day of the term through the census deadline, the instructor's signature is required on a green late add form. Late add forms can be obtained from the Registration/Records Division, located on the second floor of the Student Services Building, window 13.
HALF-TIME STATUS. Undergraduate students must be registered for 6 -11 credit hours in a given term to qualify for half-time. Graduate students are considered half-time if registered for 5 - 8 credit hours in a given term.
HOLDS. A hold is placed on a student's academic record for failure to meet university obligations such as payment of outstanding fees, university standards violations, etc. Some university services may be withheld until all obligations are met. Holds may also be placed to require students to seek academic advising assistance.
HOUSE BILL 60. Available to Utah residents 62 years and older. Credit classes may be audited for a fee of $25 per term, plus any special fees. Course exceptions include classes with major edits, writing classes, upper division business classes, and graduate courses. See House Bill 60 for Seniors.
HOUSE BILL 211. Teachers in the State of Utah may receive a tuition waiver for courses that satisfy professional development requirements to retain a license to teach. Applicants must meet certain eligibility requirements to receive this benefit. Eligible candidates are assessed an administrative fee of $100 per semester, plus special fees.
INCOMPLETE (I GRADE). An incomplete grade may be given for work not completed in a course due to circumstances beyond the student's control. The student must be passing the course and have completed at least 80% of the required course work. See Grading Polices.
INDEPENDENT STUDY. Continuing Education offers classes that are not tied to semesters. Students may begin a class at any time and take up to nine months to complete the course. See Independent Study.
JUNIOR. This class standing is assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 60-89 semester credit hours towards graduation.
LAB, QUIZ, AND DISCUSSION SECTIONS. Components that may be linked to a course. Registration in a lab or discussion automatically registers a student for the lecture. A separate class number will be listed by the lecture when labs are not linked.
LEAP CLASSES. Classes designed to provide new students with a solid academic foundation and the study skills needed to gain the most from their university education. See LEAP Program.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Graduate students may postpone their studies for up to one year. The request must be approved by the student's supervisory committee and the Dean of The Graduate School. See the Graduate Handbook.
MAJOR. The student's primary academic area of study, e.g., History, Biology, etc.
MAJOR DECLARATION. Students should be admitted to a major by the time they complete their sophomore year or after they complete their first year at the university, whichever comes first. To declare a major, students must meet with the advisor for that major.
MAJOR EDITS. Used to control registration in courses that are restricted to specific majors and /or minors.
MATRICULATED. A person admitted to the university as a degree-seeking student.
MILITARY LEAVE. Students in the military may be granted military leave when they are involuntarily called to active duty. See Activation for Military Service.
MINOR. The student's secondary area of academic study. A minor is an attribute to a degree and not an entity by itself. A minor can only be obtained at the same time that the student graduates with a major.
MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES. Classes with irregular start and end dates. Contact the Registration/Records Division (581- 8969) for information regarding registration policies and deadlines. See the Class Schedule for class start and end dates.
NATIONAL STUDENT CLEARING HOUSE. A nonprofit organization that collects and exchanges educational data for participating institutions. The University of Utah uses the National Student Clearinghouse to verify student enrollment and degree information.
NATIONAL OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP SCHOOL (NOLS). Courses in wilderness survival, leadership, and team building are offered through Continuing Education for university credit.
NONCREDIT CAREER. This academic career is used to register for a noncredit class.
NONCREDIT CLASSES. Courses numbered 0001-0999 are not offered for credit. Students pay a reduced tuition fee and no grade is given in the class. See Noncredit Classes.
NONMATRICULATED. A person who is admitted as a non-degree seeking student. See Admissions.
NON-RESIDENT. Individuals who do not qualify as a resident of the state of Utah. Students who are nonresidents pay out-of-state tuition rates. See Residency.
ONLINE COURSES. A variety of courses offered by academic departments via the Web. See UOnline.
OPEN ENROLLMENT. During the open enrollment registration period, all eligible students can add and drop classes. Non-matriculated and House Bill 60 students can also register during this time.
ORIENTATION. This program is designed to help new students make a smooth transition to the University of Utah. All new undergraduate/transfer students are required to attend an orientation session before registering for classes. See Orientation and New Student Programs.
PETITION FOR EXCEPTION TO UNIVERSITY POLICY. An exception to university policy is warranted only in cases involving unusual or extenuating circumstances that normally would not be faced by other students. Petition requests must be submitted within three years of the affected term(s) or prior to graduation from the university, whichever comes first. See Registration Policies.
PERMISSION NUMBER. Four to six digit random numbers issued by the instructor or department to enroll in a specific course. Permission numbers are required when a class is full, after the first week of the term, or when the department has restricted enrollment.
PREREQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES. Requirements or coursework that must be completed prior to or in conjunction with enrollment in a particular course. If students have not taken the appropriate requisites, they may be required to withdraw from the course.
READING DAY. Preparation day for final exams. Regular classes are not held on this day.
REPEATED COURSES. Students may repeat a course taken at the university as long as it is still offered. Hours earned in repeated courses may be counted only once toward graduation. The last grade received is used to compute the grade point average. Students must report repeated classes to the Registration Division. See Grading Policies.
REPORT OF CREDIT/CHANGE IN FINAL GRADE FORM. Used by departments to report a grade or authorize a change in grade on a student's academic record.
RESIDENCY. The Admissions Office classifies all applicants for admission as either residents or non-residents for tuition purposes. Students classified as residents pay in-state tuition. See Residency.
REVOKE CR/NC OPTION. Cancels the previously elected CR/NC option. Students then receive a letter grade in place of a credit (CR) or no-credit (NC) grade. See Credit/No Credit Grading.
SECOND SESSION. The period of instruction that begins at the midpoint of the academic term. Second session classes are indicated in the class schedule by start and end dates. See the Academic Calendar for registration deadlines.
SECTION NUMBER. Used to distinguish between two or more classes that have the same catalog number, e.g. Psychology 1010-001 and Psychology 1010-002.
SENIOR. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 90+ semester credit hours towards graduation.
SHORT TERM CLASSES. A course in which instruction is scheduled for a period of time shorter than a regular semester. Short term classes have irregular start and end dates. Contact the Registration/Records Division (581- 8969) for information regarding registration policies and deadlines. See the Class Schedule for class start and end dates.
SOPHOMORE. The class standing assigned to undergraduate students who have completed 30-59 semester credit hours towards graduation.
STUDENT CODE. Defines student rights and responsibilities at the University of Utah. See Student Code.
STUDENT ID NUMBER. A unique identification number assigned to students in place of a Social Security Number.
SUSPENSION. An involuntary separation of the student from the institution for academic or disciplinary reasons. Students with a GPA below 2.0 for three consecutive terms are suspended from the university. See Scholastic Standards.
TBA (TO BE ARRANGED). When class time and location are determined by the department.
T GRADE. The grade given for thesis or independent work in progress.
TELECOURSE. Courses broadcast via Channel 9 (KULC). Exams are given on campus or at extension sites located in Bountiful, Park City, Cedar Park, or Sandy. See Telecourses.
TERM LENGTH COURSES. Classes that are scheduled for the entire term.
TOTAL WITHDRAWAL. Withdrawal from all classes for a specific term.
TRANSCRIPT. A copy of a student's official educational record at an institution of higher education.
TRANSFER SUMMARY. A list of courses taken at other institutions that may or may not be used to satisfy graduation requirements.
UNDERGRADUATE. A student who is working towards a bachelor's degree.
UNID. A unique identifier that allows access to U networks and resources. A uNID is created by substituting a "u" for the first zero in the student ID number.
UNITS. A measure of educational credit. One unit equals one credit hour.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. The University College Advising Center provides general academic advising for entering students until they are accepted into a major and also assists all students with general education requirements. See University College Advising.
VARIABLE CREDIT HOURS OR UNITS. Certain courses allow you to choose the number of credit hours within a specified range.
VERIFICATION. A written confirmation of student record information. See Verifications.
WORKSHOPS. Courses with irregular start and/or end dates. Different drop and withdrawal deadlines apply. Workshops and short term courses are indicated in the class schedule by start and end dates. Registration deadlines vary for these courses. See Drop/Withdrawal Deadlines.
YELLOW LATE ADD FORM. A form used to add classes after the census deadline. Instructor, department, and dean's signatures are required. A $50 late fee is assessed per class.