This document outlines some common academic policies at Miami University. It states that Miami's policies may differ from a student's former institution. It advises students to check with their academic advisor if they need help finding or understanding policy information. Important dates and deadlines can be found on the Academic Calendar. The most common grade modes are standard letter grades and credit/no credit. Courses for majors must use standard letter grades. Students can change their grade mode within the first 20% of the course. The document also describes policies around dropping courses within the first 20% to avoid a grade, withdrawing to receive a 'W' until 60% of the course is complete, and repeating courses after consulting an advisor.

1. Common Academic Policies

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Common Academic Policies
Miami’s policies may differ from your former institution.

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Miami’s policies may differ from your former institution.
If you need help locating or understanding academic
policy information, please check with your academic
advisor.

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Miami’s policies may differ from your former institution.
If you need help locating or understanding academic
policy information, please check with your academic
advisor.
For dates and deadlines, please refer to the Academic
Calendar, which is available on the One Stop website
(MiamiOH.Edu/OneStop).

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Common Academic Policies
The most common grade modes are:

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Common Academic Policies
The most common grade modes are:
● Standard Letter (A, B, C, etc.)

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Common Academic Policies
The most common grade modes are:
● Standard Letter (A, B, C, etc.)
● Credit/No Credit (CR1, CR2)
○ Does not apply to GPA

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
The most common grade modes are:
● Standard Letter (A, B, C, etc.)
● Credit/No Credit (CR1, CR2)
○ Does not apply to GPA
Courses for major, co-major, minor, and any related hours must be taken in the
Standard Letter grade mode.

9. MiamiOH.edu/CAS @CASMiamiOH
@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
The most common grade modes are:
● Standard Letter (A, B, C, etc.)
● Credit/No Credit (CR1, CR2)
○ Does not apply to GPA
Courses for major, co-major, minor, and any related hours must be taken in the
Standard Letter grade mode.
Students may change between Credit/No Credit and Standard Letter during the
first 20% of the course.

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Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript
● Withdraw after first 20% of the course, but before 60% = “W” on transcript
● After 60% of the course, a student may no longer withdraw unless approval is
gained via a petition process.
Repeating courses:
● Consult an academic advisor before you decide
to repeat a course.

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Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:

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Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript
● Withdraw after first 20% of the course, but before 60% = “W” on transcript

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript
● Withdraw after first 20% of the course, but before 60% = “W” on transcript
● After 60% of the course, a student may no longer withdraw unless approval is
gained via a petition process.

15. MiamiOH.edu/CAS @CASMiamiOH
@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript
● Withdraw after first 20% of the course, but before 60% = “W” on transcript
● After 60% of the course, a student may no longer withdraw unless approval is
gained via a petition process.
Repeating courses:

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@MiamiOHcas
Common Academic Policies
Dropping or withdrawing from a course:
● Drop during first 20% of the course = no grade on transcript
● Withdraw after first 20% of the course, but before 60% = “W” on transcript
● After 60% of the course, a student may no longer withdraw unless approval is
gained via a petition process.
Repeating courses:
● Consult an academic advisor before you decide
to repeat a course.