Frequently Asked Questions:

Advising:
          How can I change my advisor?
          Who is my faculty advisor?
          What is the difference between my Faculty Advisor and my Academic Counselor?
          How do I verify my enrollment to another company?
          Calculating GPA's
          Do I need to meet with my faculty advisor every quarter?

Academic Probation:
          What is Academic Probation and When does it apply to Me?

Bachelor's Degree Requirements:
          How can I complete a degree in the shortest amount of time required?
          Do I have to take the math placement tests?
          Do I have to take the English Placement Test?
          What is a 'W' Course?
          If I repeat a class at SPU, will the old grade be removed from my transcript?

Graduation:
          How and When do I apply for Graduation?
          How do I apply for Graduation if I'm a Graduate Student?
          If I won't be done with all of my required classes by the end of spring quarter my senior year, can I still
          go through Commencement?

Major and/or Minor Information:
           How and when do I apply for my major?

Managing Student Information:
          How do I get my Address or Name Changed in Banner?

Registration Issues:
          How are registration appointment times assigned?
          How do I register for the quarter, add or drop a course?
          Can my instructor have me withdrawn from a course?
          How do I change credits in my variable credit course?
          What is the official waitlist policy?
          How does the waitlist work?
          What Courses have the extended registration deadline of the 10th day of the quarter?
          Registration Errors
          What courses can I audit?
          When do I register for classes each quarter?
          What is a registration hold and how do i get it removed?
          Does the University ever make exceptions to academic policies?
          If I repeat a class at SPU will the old grade be removed from my transcript?
          

Transfers:
          How do my ‘Running Start' credits count toward my degree?
          What is a Direct Transfer Agreement?
          I started work on a Direct Transfer Associate Degree but didn't finish it; Can I complete it after I begin
          classes at SPU?
          How do I transfer credits I've earned at another school?
          Can I Earn Credit from Testing Programs?
          What if I want to take classes at another school after I start attending SPU?
          If I get a bad grade in a class at SPU can I take the class at another school and transfer it to SPU?

Other:
          How do I order a transcript?
          What is the difference between Banner and Blackboard?
          What are my holds and how do I resolve them?
          What are SPU's Academic Honors?
          What is my Enrollment Status?
          What is my Student Class Status?
          

If the information provided does not answer your question, please feel free to contact us:

Student Academic Services
3307 3rd Ave W, Suite 113
Demaray Hall, Room 151
Seattle WA 98119-1922
Phone: (206) 281-2031
Fax: (206) 281-2669
Email: sasinfo@spu.edu

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