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Undergraduate Advising
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Frequently Asked Questions about Grades

16. I made a "D" in a course. If I retake it is the "D" taken off my record?
Grades are never removed from a student's record at Texas A&M. The grade points for both the original and repeated course are included. For example: a student who earns a "D" in a three hour course such as BIOL 113 has 3 hours credit and 3 grade points. If the course is repeated, and the student makes a "B", the student has 6 hours credit for a total of 12 grade points which gives the student a 2.00 for BIOL 113.

17. Am I on probation?
Any student with less than a 2.0 GPR overall or in their major is on probation. Each semester the Dean's Office determines probation and mails notices to students in this situation. Contact the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Science in 514 Blocker for more information.

18. What if I don't make my probation requirements?
When a student is placed on probation, he/she is given the terms of probation for the next semester. A student who does not meet their probation requirements will be notified by the Dean's Office and any options available will be outlined. As with other questions concerning probation, the student should go to the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Science in 19. How do I appeal a grade?
Any student who feels the grade they received does not reflect proper credit should come to the Undergraduate Advising Office (107 Butler Hall). An undergraduate advisor will inform them of the proper procedure outlined by the Rules and Regulations.

20. Do grades count for transfer courses?
Grades earned for transfer work are not included in the GPR shown on the student's transcript from Texas A&M.

21. How do I withdraw from the university?
A student desiring to withdraw from the university before the completion of a semester or summer term must initiate the process in the Office of Student Affairs in the College of Science in 514 Blocker. Students may not withdraw during final examination periods; students must withdraw by the Q-drop deadline (50th class day for spring and fall/9th class day for summer session).

22. How do I drop a course?
a. A student may drop a course during the first 5 class days (4 during the summer) by calling the registration number published in the class schedule or by visiting the Student Computing Services Center. A course dropped during this time period does not appear on the student's record and the student will receive a refund, if applicable.
b. After the 5th class day and until the 50th class day (15th in the summer), a student may Q-drop a course by coming to the Undergraduate Advising Office (107 Butler Hall). The symbol 'Q' will appear on the student's record and no refund will be given. Students may Q-drop up to three courses during their undergraduate studies. If a lecture and laboratory (i.e. BIOL 113 and 123) is dropped at the same time, this counts as only one Q-drop.

23. Can I drop a particular course after the Q-drop deadline?
After the 50th class day, a student may withdraw from a course with the Dean's permission. This is allowed only under very unusual circumstances. Students typically must withdraw from the university.

24. How can I get an incomplete in a course?
A temporary grade of "I" is given when a student has completed the course with the exception of a major quiz, final examination or other work. The instructor will give this grade only when the deficiency is due to an authorized absence or other cause beyond control of the student. The student should complete the deficiency before the final day of the next fall or spring semester during which the student is registered at the university or the grade will be changed to an "F" by the registrar.