FAQ - Students

Frequently Asked Questions – Students

17. I arranged for a scholarship job in one of the former Academic Divisions last  spring.  What do I do now since the Division no longer exist?

1. You still have a scholarship job. Your scholarship job is with the person who agreed to be your supervisor in the spring. If you have any questions, speak with that person.

17. Where do I go to find a scholarship job?

1. There is a general listing of scholarship jobs on the Career Center Website http://career.truman.edu/.  You must contact the Career Center at 785-4353 to set up a token password.  You can also check directly with offices on campus to see what might be available.  Your advisor and your professors may also have information about scholarship job opportunities.

17. How do I find out who my advisor is?

1. You can find the name of your advisor in TruView in the box labeled My Academic Profile.

17. How do I declare, change, or add a major?

1. You declare, change, or add a major by submitting a Change of Program Form  (http://registrar.truman.edu/forms/Program_Advisor_Update.pdf) to the Registrar. The Registrar will notify the new and old major departments of the change. If necessary, your new major will assign you a new advisor. You can use TruView to see when all the changes have been made. (Note: a few majors require a separate application procedure.)

17. How do I declare or change my minor(s)?

1. You declare, delete, change, or add a minor by submitting a Change of Program Form (http://registrar.truman.edu/forms/Program_Advisor_Update.pdf)  to the Registrar.  The Registrar will notify the new and old minor departments of the change.  You can use TruView to see when all the changes have been made.  (Note: a few minors require a separate application procedure.)

17. How can I get into a closed class?

1. You submit a request for an override to the College or School Office that offers the class (College of Arts & Sciences - 785-7200 MG 3130, School of Business - 785-4346 VH2400, School of Health Sciences & Education - 785-4383 VH 2300).  You can print a copy of the form here.  The School or College will notify you of the status of your request.  If you are granted the override, you’ll need to use TruView to enroll in the class.

17. How can I get into a class that is restricted to majors only?

1. You submit a request for an override to the College or School Office for the class (College of Arts & Sciences - 785-7200 MG 3130, School of Business - 785-4346 VH2400, School of Health Sciences & Education - 785-4383 VH 2300).  You can print a copy of the form here.  The School or College will notify you of the status of your request. If you are granted the override, you’ll need to use TruView to enroll in the class.

17. How can I get into a class when I get a pre-requisite or test error?

1. You submit a request for an override to the College or School Office for the class (College of Arts & Sciences - 785-7200 MG 3130, School of Business - 785-4346 VH2400, School of Health Sciences & Education - 785-4383 VH 2300).  You can print a copy of the form here. The School or College will notify you of the status of your request. If you are granted the override, you’ll need to use TruView to enroll in the class.

17. How do I get into a class after the class has started?

1. If you are adding a class after the free add/drop period, you need to complete an Add/Drop Form.  The Form is available in the Registrar’s Office. If you are adding before the fourth week, you will need the approval of your advisor, the instructor and the department chair of the course. After the fourth week, you will also need the approval of the dean of the course.

17. How can I learn if a transfer course I’m thinking of taking will count towards Truman degree requirements?

1. Prior to taking the class, submit the Pre-Approval of Transfer Credit Form (http://registrar.truman.edu/forms/Preapproval_Transfer_Credit.pdf) to the Office of the Registrar.  The Registrar will inform you of how the course will transfer to Truman.

17. What do I do if I think a grade is wrong?

1. If you think the grade is wrong, you should first discuss the grade with your instructor. The majority of grade issues are resolved with the instructor.  If you cannot resolve the grade with your instructor, you may initiate a written appeal at the department level no later than ten working days after the first day of class of the following semester, spring or fall. If the grievance is not resolved at the department level, you can initiate an appeal to the instructor's Dean no later than ten working days after you receive written notification of the results of the department process. If the grievance is not resolved at the college or school level, you can initiate an appeal to the Provost no later than ten working days after you receive written notification of the college or school process. Final authority in grade disputes rests with the Provost.

17. How do I get an incomplete in a class?

1. An Incomplete should only be awarded when extraordinary circumstances beyond the student’s control (i.e., illness, military service, hardship, or death in the immediate family) have impeded the timely completion of requirements for a class. In order to receive a grade of "IC" (Incomplete), an agreement must be made between the student and instructor and its terms described in the “Incomplete Agreement” form. The form must be signed by both the student and the instructor and submitted to the Department Chair of the course for approval. A student receiving a grade of Incomplete is allowed a certain period of time (determined by the instructor, but no longer than the end of the subsequent fall or spring semester), in which he/she must complete the course requirements to receive credit. If the requirements are not met in that period, the grade will become what has been predetermined by the instructor and named on the IC Agreement form. All IC grades must be resolved prior to graduation. Incomplete Agreements are available in Department Offices.

Q.  How can I audit a class?

A.  You should submit a Request to Audit a Course to the Registrar. The form is available in the Registrar’s Office and requires a signature of the student, instructor, and advisor.

Q.  How do I elect the credit/no credit grading option?

A.  You submit a request for Credit/No Credit Grading Option Form to the Registrar’s Office. The form is available in the Registrar’s Office and requires the student’s and advisor’s signatures.

Q.  How do I substitute a course for a LSP or major requirement?

A.  You should submit a Substitution Form (http://registrar.truman.edu/forms/Substitution_Form.pdf) to the Registrar with appropriate documentation. The Registrar will distribute the form to the appropriate department, schools, and colleges for review. If approved by the appropriate department, the form will be sent to the Provost for review. You will receive notification of the final decision on your substitution request at the address you provide on the form.

17. How do I appeal an academic policy such as deadline dates for adding/dropping individual courses, credit/no credit grading option, etc.?

1. The Academic Standards Committee handles appeals of academic policies. To appeal a policy, you make your appeal in written form accompanied by supporting documentation. Send your appeal to the Academic Standards Committee c/o the Provost’s Office (MC 203).

17. I believe that I was mistakenly charged a $50 fee for adding or dropping classes after the free add/drop period.  What can I do?

1. Students are responsible for adding and dropping classes before midnight on the last day of free add/drop. The student is also responsible for ensuring that he or she obtains all necessary overrides prior to the deadline.  If you believe you have extraordinary circumstances and despite making all possible efforts to meet the deadline were unable to meet the deadline, email the Registrar to appeal the fee. Make sure to explain all of the circumstances of why you were unable to meet the deadline.