Course/Class
Related :: Withdrawals
:: Absences
Reporting a Concern :: Miscellaneous
:: Facilitators
Course/Class
Related
Q. I need a Dean’s signature
to add/drop a class - where do I go?
A. Please visit your academic
college Dean's office. To find a listing of locations
of academic college Dean’s offices, please
visit Listing
of Locations.
Q. What do I need to do to appeal
a grade from last semester?
A. Students have the right to
appeal a grade from the previous semester. There
are timelines that students must follow to properly
appeal a grade. To read the complete policy and
view the timeline, visit Appeal
a Grade.
Q. Where do I go for academic
advising?
A. Each college has its own academic
advisors that are ready to help you select courses,
discuss graduate school options, and professional
goals. To locate an academic advisor in your college,
please visit the Advising
Resource Center.
Q. I am having a problem with
a faculty member/teaching assistant. Where do
I go for advice?
A. It is always best to discuss
the problem with the faculty member/teaching assistant
first. If that does not work or is not possible,
please visit the department head of the department
where the course is taught. For a complete listing,
please visit department
locations.
Q. I have a hold on my record.
What can I do?
A. A number of UA offices can
place holds on students’ records. Student
Link will tell you which UA office has placed
the hold on your account. Please contact that
department directly to resolve this issue.
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Withdrawals
Q. How do I withdraw from a class
or the university this semester?
A. The withdrawal procedure is dictated by dates.
- Prior to the first day of classes, if you decide to change your schedule or not to attend school, you may drop your classes or completely withdraw via WebReg in Student Link.
- If you decide to drop a class during the semester, you must get a “ change of schedule” form (available online or through the Office of the Registrar or any academic department).
- Deadlines exist which affect class withdrawals.
- For complete change of schedule information, refer to the Office of the Registrar.
- To complete a full withdrawal and leave the UA on or after the first day of classes, contact the Dean of Students Office, Old Main 203, (520) 621-7059, to process a complete withdrawal. (If you are receiving financial aid, you will also need to contact the Financial Aid Department to see how a withdrawal will affect your obligation. They can be contacted at (520) 621-1858 or at their website.)
Q. How do I retroactively withdraw?
A. To retroactively withdraw
from the University, you must complete a General
Petition. Undergraduate students should visit
the academic policies section of their catalog
year (the year you entered the UA) and go to the
Retroactive Withdrawal section. You may also find
a general petition form in the Office of Curriculum
& Registration, Administration 210. Graduate
Students should contact the Graduate College,
Administration Third Floor. For more information
please refer to the Office
of Curriculum and Registration.
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Absences
Q. How does the university define
a leave of absence and how do I obtain one?
A. The Undergraduate Student
Leave of Absence assists and encourages students
to return and graduate after a one to two semester
absence from campus. To qualify, students must
satisfy the following criteria:
- be registered during the semester immediately
prior to the beginning of the leave
- have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0, both
at the time of application for leave and following
the posting of grades for the semester immediately
preceding the term of the requested leave of
absence
- have their University accounts paid in full,
both at the time of leave application and following
the posting of grades for the semester immediately
preceding the term of the requested leave of
absence
- have no pending disciplinary action
Students with this status need not apply for
or pay readmission fees, and may register for
classes during their priority registration period.
Leave of Absence applications are available through
Registration
and Transcripts website. For assistance with
the form, contact your college dean's office.
International students should contact the Center
for Global Student Programs.
Q. How can I get an excused
absence from class?
A. The Dean of Students Office
provides excused absences for university-sponsored
events. If you need to miss a class for a university-sponsored
event, please ask the faculty or staff responsible
for that event to request an excuse from the Dean
of Students Office. Complete policy information can be found at University Handbook for Appointed Personnel. If you need to miss class
for personal reasons, we suggest that you let
your instructors know in advance of that absence
(if possible). Instructors are not obligated to
excuse students from class without a Dean of Students
Office excuse, but many will accommodate pre-arranged
personal absences.
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Reporting a Concern
Q. If I wish to report a suspected ethics and/or compliance violation, how should I proceed?
A. For concerns about perceived ethics and compliance violations, a report may be made anonymously to a non-University party by contacting The University of Arizona Ethics and Compliance Hotline at 1-866-364-1908
The Hotline may be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to report perceived illicit or undesirable activities such as:
- Fraud
- Waste
- Abuse
- Hate crime/bias-related incidents
- Non-compliance with regulatory requirements
Q. How do I report a suspected incident of hazing?
A. Violations of this policy by students or student organizations can be reported by filing a Student Code of Conduct complaint with the Dean of Students Office.
UA Hazing Policy
Student Code of Conduct Complaint Form
Q. How do I report a suspected incident of sexual harassment?
A. For all incidents of sexual harassment EXCEPT those in which both parties are students, contact the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office for information on resolution of sexual harassment concerns, including complaint options and procedures.
If both the alleged harasser and victim of sexual harassment are students, contact the:
Dean of Students Office
Old Main, Room 211
Phone: (520) 621-7059
Q. How do I report a suspected incident of discrimination and/or harassment?
A. Except for incidents where both parties to a claim of alleged discrimination or harassment are students, the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office will investigate allegations of violations of this policy and make appropriate recommendations in accordance with its established procedures.
If both the accused and the victim are students, this policy is enforced by the Dean of Students Office.
For information on other UA policies:
http://web.arizona.edu/~dos/uapolicies/index.html
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Miscellaneous
Q. Where
do I find a campus map?
A.
The UA has a number of different maps that highlight
specific areas. To select the map that best meets
your needs, please visit Maps.
Q. How
do I find more information about the TOEFL exam?
A. Please visit
or call the Testing Center, Old Main 223,
(520)
621-7589. You can also visit them online.
Q. What
is the Code of Conduct? And where can I find more
information?
A. The
Student Code of Conduct sets forth the standards
of conduct expected of students who choose to
join the university community. For more information
you may contact the Dean of Students Office (520)
621-7057 or they are on our website.
Q. What
is the diversion program?
A. The
diversion program is a program that interrupts
criminal prosecution procedures. Upon the recommendation
of the University of Arizona Police Department
and/or the Pima County Attorney, the case is referred
to the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students
administers the Diversion Program and is authorized
by the Pima County Attorney to establish sanctions
consistent with the University of Arizona community
standards and the Code of Conduct. If the student
performs satisfactorily and completes the program,
the Dean of Students will recommend dismissal
of the charges. Please refer to the Diversion
Program Frequently
Asked Questions.
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