Freshman PASS Policy and FAQ
Policy Statement
Effective Fall 2006, freshman students who earn less than a 2.0 grade point average during their first semester at UT Arlington will be required to enroll in and satisfactorily complete a one-hour course (EDUC 1131: Potential for Academic Success Seminar – PASS) during the following long term. The course is designed to build academic study skills related to college success.
1. Students may not employ the Grade Exclusion policy to avoid taking the Freshman PASS course.
2. Students who do not enroll in EDUC 1131 specified for the Freshman PASS program by the Friday prior to the first day of classes will be dropped from all coursework for the term.
3. Student who are required to take EDUC 1131 for the Freshman PASS program must receive a grade of “P” (passing grade) in the course in order to remain enrolled in future academic sessions. Students who receive a grade of “F” (failing grade) in the course will be dropped from future academic sessions for which they are enrolled and future attempts to enroll will be blocked. Appeals for future enrollment will be considered by the Director of the University Advising Center.
4. Students who have already taken a version of EDUC 1131 through other affiliated programs (i.e., FIGs, Athletics, Major Exploration) must retake this course for the Freshman PASS program.
5. Academic departments will determine if any EDUC 1131 course is eligible to apply to the major degree plans.
6. Students who were admitted to the University through a provisional program, such as Gateway Advantage, are not eligible to take this course to remain enrolled at the University.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Why do I have to take this course?
A: UT Arlington is committed to helping students succeed academically in college. The EDUC 1131 course will teach Freshman students the skills that are deemed important for academic success in a university setting.
Q: What course do I sign up for?
A: For FALL 2008, Freshman PASS students can enroll in any one of the following sections of EDUC 1131:
Section 002 (83220) MW 1:00-1:50pm
Section 003 (83221) TTh 11:00-11:50am
If all of these sections are full, please contact the UAC for additional section information.
Q: What if I do not enroll in the course for the next term?
A: Students who do not enroll in the EDUC 1131 course by the end of the day on the Friday before the first week of classes will be dropped from all of their courses for the term. Students who do not enroll in any courses at UT Arlington for the following term will be required to take the course when they return to the University.
Q: Do I have to take EDUC 1131 if I have declared a major or intended major?
A: Yes, even though the University Advising Center is administering this program, this course serves to improve the academic skills all Freshman students, not just undeclared students.
Q: Once the semester has begun, can I drop the EDUC 1131 course?
A: No. It is required that students complete this course to improve the chances of future academic success.
Q: Will this course count toward my major?
A: It depends on the department of your major. Some major departments will use EDUC 1131 as elective credit on the degree plan, however, some departments do not. Meet with your academic advisor in your major department to find out the answer to this question.
Q: Can I receive financial aid for this course?
A: If you are eligible to receive financial aid for full-time enrollment during the term that EDUC 1131 is taken, this course is eligible to be covered by your current financial aid package. However, additional financial aid will not be granted for additional course work. Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information regarding your financial aid package.
Q: Does the EDUC 1131 course that I must take for the Freshman PASS program count toward the accumulated hours for the Excessive Undergraduate Hours policy (also referred to as Floating 30)?
A: Yes, this course will count as one hour of credit toward the 30 hour limit in accordance with the Excessive Undergraduate Hours.
Q: Will the EDUC 1131 course count toward the hours accumulated for a Tuition Rebate?
A: Yes, it will apply one hour toward the three hours allow for the rebate. Contact the Office of Records for more information about the Tuition Rebate.
Q: Who can I contact if I have more questions about Freshman PASS?
A: Contact Morgan Jones (mjones@uta.edu) in the University Advising Center. Please be prepared to leave your name and MavID number in a message.