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College Undergraduate Academic Services appreciates all you do for our students. We've created this newsletter for you, our campus partners, to share new and relevant information for your work with students in the College. Please share with your colleagues!
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Partial (Selective) Retroactive Withdrawal Guide |
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We’re seeking your help in guiding students on whether petitioning for a selective retroactive withdrawal is advisable.
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The two most important things to remember:
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- Students must be able to distinguish specifically why they were able to be successful in other courses vs. this one.
- Students must have documentation to support this.
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This exception is generally considered in the following circumstances:
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- Course structure was different than others, such as; there was only a final exam, it was asynchronous, a short course that was completed before the situation, or attendance was a significant part of the grade.
- Other instructors provided accommodations such as; an option for incomplete, acceptance of late work, or deadline extensions.
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An exception is generally not considered for the following:
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Expressing need to change grade to help GPA
- Change in major and no longer needs course
- Focused on other courses more
- This subject is more difficult for student
- Wanted to try to catch up and finish but couldn't
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Relevant and Upcoming deadlines |
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- March 3rd:
- April 21st
- Last day to drop/withdraw from semester
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May 17th:
- CLAS DHD/Master's Hooding ceremony
- May 18th
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Scholarships specific to the College will begin accepting applications soon. The parameters of these scholarships are set by the donors, and all qualifications must be met to be considered. Students can apply to these scholarships through KU Academic Works. Information on these scholarships can be found on our website. Deadlines will be posted there. Any questions should be directed to Rachel Decorie.
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The College does not hold a College-wide ceremony in May. All College graduates from Summer 2024, Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 are eligible to participate in the 2025 KU Commencement on May 18th.
The School of the Arts and some departments hold recognition events. Students should connect with them directly for more information.
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College Distinction/Highest Distinction and Master's Hooding Ceremony |
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Undergraduate students (Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 graduates and those who have applied for Spring 2025) who are candidates for Distinction/Highest Distinction will be emailed on March 11th and invited to the Distinction/Highest Distinction ceremony taking place on May 17th, where they will be corded by Executive Dean Arash Mafi.
Master's students eligible for hooding will also be invited via email.
RSVP is required to attend this event, and it is by invite only for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Invited students must fill out this RSVP form to be able to participate and to request their free tickets. Any questions about this ceremony should be directed to our office.
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