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P.I. Reed School of Journalism Policies

Proficiency in English

The faculty emphasize competence in writing. If you plan to major in journalism, you must achieve at least C grades in ENGL 101 and 102, MDS 103 (the former LS 100) and JRL 101. In addition, you must earn a competitive score on the Journalism Qualifying Examination ( JQE) to be eligible for JRL 215. You may not enroll in most journalism courses until after you have completed these prerequisites.

Full-Time Load/Probation

No one may enroll for more than 19 hours in a single term or 13 hours in two summer sessions without petitioning his or her assigned advisor. A student can take no more than 20 hours without the advisor's and the associate dean's approval.

If on probation, a student shall not take more than 15 hours of coursework in an academic term; the Committee on Academic Standards may also require that a student not take more than 12.

Withdrawal from Class or University

All students enrolled in journalism courses may withdraw from a course with a W grade until Friday of the tenth week of classes (see the University calendar for the date). After that, you may withdraw only with the approval of the School of Journalism's Committee on Academic Standards and will receive a W or WU grade. Journalism majors who wish to withdraw from the University after the tenth week of any term should report their intent to the Office of Student Life. They are automatically suspended from the School of Journalism for a minimum of one term (not including a summer session) unless the late withdrawal results from illness. In such cases, one must present a written excuse at the time of withdrawal to avoid automatic suspension.

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	P.I. Reed School of Journalism Policies Proficiency in English The faculty emphasize competence in writing. If you plan to major in journalism, you must achieve at least C grades in ENGL 101 and 102, MDS 103 (the former LS 100) and JRL 101. In addition, you must earn a competitive score on the Journalism Qualifying Examination ( JQE) to be eligible for JRL 215. You may not enroll in most journalism courses until after you have completed these prerequisites. Full-Time Load/Probation No one may enroll for more than 19 hours in a single term or 13 hours in two summer sessions without petitioning his or her assigned advisor. A student can take no more than 20 hours without the advisor's and the associate dean's approval. If on probation, a student shall not take more than 15 hours of coursework in an academic term; the Committee on Academic Standards may also require that a student not take more than 12. Withdrawal from Class or University All students enrolled in journalism courses may withdraw from a course with a W grade until Friday of the tenth week of classes (see the University calendar for the date). After that, you may withdraw only with the approval of the School of Journalism's Committee on Academic Standards and will receive a W or WU grade. Journalism majors who wish to withdraw from the University after the tenth week of any term should report their intent to the Office of Student Life. They are automatically suspended from the School of Journalism for a minimum of one term (not including a summer session) unless the late withdrawal results from illness. In such cases, one must present a written excuse at the time of withdrawal to avoid automatic suspension.