POINTS TO REMEMBER:

1. Declaration of Minor

All history majors must select a minor (18-21 credit hours from a discipline in the College of Arts and Sciences). History-Secondary Education (0915) majors have Geography as a minor.

2. Senior Year Exit Exam

For departmental assessment purposes the Department requires undergraduate majors (history HIST or political science POL) to take an Exit Exam in the final semester of their program.  This exam is for assessment only and does not determine whether or not you will graduate.  See Dr. Rowan for details about this exam.

3. Writing Sample

For departmental assessment purposes the Department requires undergraduate majors (history HIST or political science POL) to submit a copy of their written work, i.e., a course paper to be kept as part of the students= records in the department.  For details see “Assessment in the History Secondary Education Major” and “History Undergraduate Major” or call Dr. Bernard Rowan ext. 2439.

4. Registration

Spring 2007
Advance Web Registration: November 19- December 6
Regular Web Registration: December 16 - January 3

Summer 2007

Advance Web Registration: March 26 - May 3
Regular Web Registration: To Be Announced

Fall 2007

Advance Web Registration: April 16 - August 1
Regular Web Registration: To Be Announced

There will be a sign-up sheet in the History Department (SCI 116B) for appointments to meet with an advisor during advance registration. Students are encouraged to see their advisors at this time. Even if you don't plan to pay for your courses in November you can set out your spring courses during preregistration. This will allow you to register more quickly in January.

5. Repeating Classes

You may not repeat a class for a higher grade more than three (3) times.

6. Taking Classes at Another School: PETITIONS!

While you are registered as a student at Chicago State University you may take courses at another university after you have received departmental and university approval to do so. Chicago State University will not accept courses you take at another university while you are registered at Chicago State UNLESS you submit a petition to the Registrar’s Office BEFORE you take the course. Petition forms to take classes outside of Chicago State University are available from the Registrar’s Office (Cook Administration Building). See below: “Final 30 Hours of Course Work.”

7. “Final 30 Hours of Course Work”

According to university regulations, a student’s last 30 hours (approximately 10 classes) of course work toward a degree must be completed at Chicago State University, not at another university.

8. Prizes, Honors, Awards

Every year the university recognizes the following distinctions based on Grade Point Average among its graduates: Summa Cum Laude (3.95-4.0); Magna Cum Laude (3.80-3.94); Cum Laude (3.50-3.79).

The History, Philosophy and Political Science Department also grants Honors and Merit certificates recognizing students in their third or fourth year who maintain a high grade point average in their major courses or who have served the department.
“KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE!”

9. Graduation Applications & Deadlines

Graduating seniors should consult with their advisor to evaluate their credits before submitting an application to graduate. Application forms are available in the Registrar’s Office (Cook Administration) and must be signed by the student, the advisor and department chair.

Graduation Date Application Deadline