Policies

College of Engineering Guidelines

Updated Spring 2005

Appeals Procedures

See the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, located in the Class Schedule or on the UofU Web site for more details Appeals of Grades and other Academic Actions If a student believes that an academic action is arbitrary or capricious he/she should discuss the action with the involved faculty member and attempt to resolve. If unable to resolve, the student may appeal the action in accordance with the following procedure:

  1. Appeal to Department Chair (in writing) within 40 working days; chair must notify student of a decision within 15 days. If faculty member or student disagrees with decision, then,
  2. Appeal to Academic Appeals Committee (see flyers posted in MEB and EMCB for members of committee). See II Section D, Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities for details on Academic Appeals Committee hearings.

Withdrawal Procedures

Please note the difference between the terms “drop” and “withdraw”. Drop implies that the student will not be held financially responsible and a “W” will not be listed on the transcript. Withdraw means that a “W” will appear on the student’s transcript and tuition will be charged.

  • Drop Period – No Penalty

  • Students may DROP any class without penalty or permission during the FIRST TEN calendar days of the term (Wednesday, January 18).
  • Withdrawal from Full Term Length Classes Students may WITHDRAW from classes without professor’s permission until Friday, March 4. Please note that a “W” will appear on the transcript and tuition will be charged. Refer to Class Schedule, Tuition and Fees for tuition information.

  • Withdrawal from Session II

  • See the web page, for details: http://www.sa.utah.edu/regist/calendar/datesDeadlines/spring2005.htm
  • Withdrawals after March 4 can only be granted due to compelling, nonacademic emergencies. A petition and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Dean’s Office, 214 Kennecott Building or University College (450 SSB) if you are a pre-major. Petitions must be received before the last day of classes (before finals week.).

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities. If you need accommodations in a class, reasonable prior notice needs to be given to the instructor and to the Center for Disability Services, 162 Olpin Union, 581-5020 (V/TDD) to make arrangements for accommodations. All written information in a course can be made available in alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability Services.

Repeating Courses

When a College of Engineering class is taken more than once, only the grade for the second attempt is counted. Grades of W, I, or V on the student’s record count as having taken the class. Some departments enforce these guidelines for other courses as well (e.g., calculus, physics). See an advisor or departmental handbook. Students should note that anyone who takes a required class twice and does not have a satisfactory grade the second time may not be able to graduate.

Adding Classes

THE UNIVERSITY HAS IMPLEMENTED A NEW POLICY REGARDING ADDING CLASSES.

Please read carefully: All classes must be added within two weeks of the beginning of the semester. Late adds will be allowed Jan. 25-30, requiring only the instructor’s signature. Any request to add a class after Jan. 30 will require signatures from the instructor, department, and dean, and need to be accompanied by a petition letter to the Dean's office.

A $50 FEE WILL BE ASSESSED BY THE REGISTRAR’S OFFICE FOR ADDING CLASSES AFTER Jan. 30.