1.4: Pathways Program Guidelines and Policies- All Pathways Seminars
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\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)Students must demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in all classes (IELP core skills classes, Pathways seminars and PSU academic classes) in order to advance through the Pathways Program and enroll in PSU academic classes while in the program. Satisfactory academic performance typically means completing each course with a C grade (73%) or better.
ACADEMIC COURSEWORK ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES
Pathways Program students are expected to enroll concurrently in IELP and PSU academic classes for one or two terms, depending on their Pathways Program placement (6-month or 9-month). Authorization to enroll in PSU academic classes is contingent upon satisfactory academic progress in IELP classes. The grade point average (GPA) requirement for enrolling in academic classes is as follows:
- Authorized to enroll in 1 PSU academic class:
- Minimum requirement: 2.0 term GPA; 2.0 GPA in each class Authorized to enroll in 2 PSU academic classes:
Minimum requirement: 3.0 term GPA; 3.0 GPA in each class*
*Students who meet this requirement may elect to take one academic class; they are not required to take two academic classes.
REPEATING CLASSES
Students who fail one or more IELP class, including Pathways seminars, while in the Pathways Program, will repeat the class(es) in the following term, as per standard IELP academic guidelines. Failing one or more IELP class will delay a student’s transition to academic coursework.
Students who fail a core IELP class will move into the next sequence of the Pathways Program seminars (Intermediate or Final) in their next term of study. However, they will not be permitted to enroll in PSU academic classes in the next term.
Students who fail a Pathways seminar will repeat the seminar in their next term of study. They will not be permitted to enroll in PSU academic classes in the next term.
MEETING PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY’S UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT
Completion of the Pathways Program satisfies PSU’s English language proficiency requirement. Submission of a language proficiency test score is not required for students who successfully complete the Pathways Program.
All students who intend to study for an undergraduate degree (bachelor’s degree) at Portland State University and have not submitted a language proficiency test score that meets PSU’s requirement, will participate in the Pathways Program. Students are expected to earn a 2.7 GPA in their level 4 and 5 classes while in the Pathways Program to meet the university’s language proficiency requirement and move to all-academic coursework.
Students who do not participate in and successfully complete the Pathways Program will be required to submit a language proficiency test score to be able to study at PSU, even if they have completed level 4 and 5 IELP academic preparation classes (core skills).
ACADEMIC STANDING
Students enrolled in IELP classes have two transcripts and are subject to the IELP Academic Standing System and the PSU Academic Standing System. It is important to understand the details contained in each transcript, as well as how the two are similar and different.
1. IELP transcript: available only by request from the IELP office or the Pathways Advisor
2. PSU transcript: available online through the student’s PSU Banweb account
IELP GRADES
IELP classes are credit classes through the PSU Department of Applied Linguistics. All IELP classes appear on both transcripts with the course prefix LING. Grades earned in IELP classes will always show as A-F on the IELP transcript. All grades are counted and calculated in the IELP grade point average (GPA).
Grades earned in level 4 and 5 IELP academic preparation classes are calculated in the PSU grade point average and are counted in both the PSU term and cumulative GPA. Level 4 and 5 classes are graded A-F in the PSU transcript unless students intentionally change the grade option to Pass (P)/No pass (NP). P/NP grades have no grade points associated with them and do not impact the PSU GPA. Credits are still earned with the P/NP grade option.
Grades for Skills Enhancement Classes (SECs) and Pathways seminars always show as P/NP on the PSU transcript unless the student changes the grading option to A-F, according to the university’s posted grade option change deadlines.
IELP ACADEMIC STANDING SYSTEM
The purpose of the Academic Standing System is to ensure students are successful in their classes and to identify students who may be struggling academically and need additional support. There are five categories of academic standing:
Academic Excellence: Passing grades earned in all classes and term GPA 3.7 or above.
Good Academic Standing: Passing grades earned in all classes and term GPA 2.0 or above.
Academic Warning: One or more failing grades; failing a class for the first time -OR-term GPA below 2.0.
Academic Probation: One or more failing grades for the second time; failing one or more classes for the second time -OR-term GPA below 2.0 in two consecutive terms.
Academic Dismissal: One or more failing grades for the third time; failing one or more classes for the third time -OR- term GPA below 2.0 in three consecutive terms. Students who are academically dismissed may not continue to study in the IELP and must transfer to another language program or return home. This decision may be appealed through the IELP Academic Standing Committee.
IELP Academic Standing System
Good Academic Standing requires students to earn a GPA of 2.0 or above for each term (term GPA) and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above.
IELP ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
Students may view or obtain their IELP Academic Record, also known as a transcript, by making a request at the IELP front desk. Alternatively, students may view their transcript with their Pathways Advisor.
Following is an example that shows that all grades appear as A-F in an IELP transcript.
The same classes are used in the example of the PSU academic transcript, appearing on page 18, in order to demonstrate how grades earned in the same term appear as Pass (P) or No Pass (NP).
IELP Academic Standing System
IELP transcript example:
PSU ACADEMIC STANDING
Guidelines for satisfactory academic progress for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students are established by the PSU Scholastic Standards Committee. The Scholastic Standards Committee (SSC) is a Faculty Senate committee comprised of teaching, research, and non-teaching faculty across campus.
The SSC has the authority to place any student on academic warning, probation, or dismissal according to the following guidelines:
1. Grade changes or removal of incomplete grades do not change academic standing status.
2. Academic standing in the current term may be changed by engaging the repeat policy, however repeating courses will not retroactively change the status of a past term.
3. Students who are academically dismissed from PSU are not permitted to register either full-time or part-time.
4. When evaluating undergraduate academic standing, only PSU undergraduate credit is considered.
5. Students on academic warning or probation, who receive only grades of I, X and/or NP, will lose academic standing, meaning that they will progress to the next level in the academic standing system.
PSU UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC STANDING POLICY
Good Standing:
When the term GPA is 2.00 or higher and the cumulative Portland State GPA is 2.00 or higher, students are in good academic standing. Good Standing is not recorded on the academic transcript.
Academic Warning:
Students with 12 or more attempted credits (including PSU and transfer work), whose cumulative PSU GPA falls below 2.00, will be placed on Academic Warning. A registration hold will also be applied to the student record until completion of a mandatory workshop facilitated by Advising and Career Services. Students who are placed on Academic Warning are limited to a maximum of 13 credits in future terms unless an Academic Advisor approves a larger course load.
Academic Probation:
Students on Academic Warning will be placed on Academic Probation if they do not meet one of the
following requirements:
1. Raise their cumulative PSU GPA to 2.00, thereby returning to Good Standing
2. Earn a GPA for the given term of 2.25 or above, thereby remaining on Academic Warning
and subject to the same requirements in the next term. Students who are on Academic
Probation are limited to a maximum of 13 credits per term unless approved for more by an Academic Advisor.
Academic Dismissal:
Students on Academic Probation will be dismissed at the end of the term if they do not meet one of the following requirements:
1. Raise their cumulative PSU GPA to 2.00, thereby returning to Good Standing
2. Earn a PSU GPA for the given term of 2.25 or above, thereby remaining on Academic Probation and subject to the same requirements for the next term.
Academic Reinstatement:
Students who are dismissed may only be reinstated to the University upon petition to, and approval by, the Scholastic Standards Committee (see Petitions). If reinstatement is approved, students will be reinstated to Probation status.
Improving Academic Standing:
Students whose current academic standing is Warning, Probation or Reinstatement must earn at least a 2.25 GPA each term to maintain their current academic standing. Earning a 2.25 or higher term GPA does not revert current academic standing to the previous standing. In order to return to Good Standing, students must raise their cumulative PSU GPA to a 2.00 or higher.
Source: https://www.pdx.edu/registration/academic-standing, December 20, 2018, © Portland State University 2018.
PSU ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
The PSU academic transcript is a term-by-term academic history, with courses taken, credits attempted and earned, grades for each course, term GPA and cumulative GPA. Student type from initial admission to PSU and academic standing are also noted. Student type is used to determine general education requirements through University Studies (covered in more detail in a later section) and is also linked to class standing (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior; also covered in a later section). Students who have no previous university credits are freshmen, whereas students who have completed coursework at another college or university that has been accepted at PSU, may have advanced class standing at admission.
ACCESSING YOUR PSU UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:
1. From the PSU home page, go to MyPSU (top right corner)
2. Go to School Tools
3. Go to Banweb
4. Go to Student Services
5. Go to Student Records
6. Go to View Unofficial Academic Transcript
Or, go directly to Banweb
Following are excerpts that show how P/NP grades and A-F grades appear and are counted in GPA calculations on the PSU transcript. The same terms presented in the IELP transcript in a previous section are shown here for the sake of comparison.
Improving Academic Standing
Students whose current academic standing is Warning, Probation or Reinstatement must earn at least a 2.25 GPA each term to maintain their current academic standing. Earning a 2.25 or higher term GPA does not revert current academic standing to the previous standing. In order to return to Good Standing, students must raise their cumulative PSU GPA to a 2.00 or higher.
Students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor about their academic standing and ways to improve their GPA.
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