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Some Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between a B.A. degree and a B.S. degree?The primary difference between a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree is the total units required. A minimum of 180 units are required for a B.A., while a minimum of 198 units are required for the B.S. degree. Q: Do I have to get a C in all my courses to graduate?No; however, a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 must be maintained to graduate with a Business Administration degree. Beginning Fall 2007, business students must earn a "C" or better in all Business Administration courses. Q: What is a PAWS report?PAWS is a Program Advising Worksheet for Students. It is an automated credit summary for undergraduate students that provides a listing of all coursework required to graduate from CSUSB. Q: Which concentration should I choose?Choose a concentration that encompasses your interests. Meet with Department Chairs and faculty to learn more about career opportunities. Q: How do I declare a concentration?If you are ready to declare a concentration, complete the CHANGE OF MAJOR form. This form is available in Records, Registration, and Evaluations; there is a $4.00 fee. Q: Can I minor in Business Administration?Students with a major in Business Administration cannot minor in Business. You can, however, obtain a minor in another concentration. For example, if you are majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, you can earn a minor in Finance. For details, contact the department which offers the minor. Students with majors in other disciplines can earn a minor in Business Administration. For details, contact the Student Affairs Advisor in Jack Brown Hall, Room 404. Q: Courses from the community college have not yet transferred. What classes should I take my first quarter?As a Business Administration major, there are 17 lower and upper division business classes that must be completed. If you have not yet completed the lower division requirements, then you should take these classes (e.g. ACCT 211, MGMT 230, INFO 102, 103). If you are at junior standing, and have completed the lower division business requirements, then you should take classes in the upper division area (e.g. MGMT 302, PA 315, MKTG 305, etc.). As a community college transfer, there will also be four general education classes to complete; classes that are non-transferable from the community college. These are the integrative capstone and upper division writing requirements. Under the GE listing, they are categories B5, C5, and D5. The upper division writing requirement is GE category F1. To maintain a balanced schedule, register for one class from each of these areas quarterly. Q: How many classes should I take each quarter?It depends. If you work full-time, you many want to take one or two classes. If you are a new student, and are accustomed to the semester system, it is recommended to take no more than 3 classes (12 units) your first quarter. On the other hand, if you work part-time, you may want to consider 2 to 4 classes (8 to 16 units) per quarter . Students receiving financial aid must be enrolled in at least 12 units each quarter. Q: I have 76 units. Why can’t I take a 300-level business or concentration course?A minimum of 90 quarter units (junior standing) must be completed prior to enrolling in any 300 level course. Q: Can I graduate in four years?Yes, if you follow the roadmap that has been established for your concentration. Check the CBPA website under Student Resources for sample roadmaps for 4-, 5-, and 6-year plans. Q: How many units can I take one quarter?19.5 is the maximum amount of units you can take without approval. Registering for more than 19.5 units is considered a course overload and requires approval from the Student Affairs Advisor. Students receiving financial aid must be enrolled in at least 12 units each quarter. Q: How do I get a course overload?Permission to enroll in more than 19.5 units is considered a course overload. To qualify, you must have at least a 3.0 GPA. To request a course overload, see the Student Affairs Advisor in Jack Brown Hall, Room 404 at the beginning of the quarter. Q: How do I add a class?ADDING AN OPEN CLASS: *During the first week - students may add open classes via TRACS or
WebReg. Q: How do I add/drop after the census date?Census date (3rd week of classes) is the last day to add and/or drop classes without permission. TO ADD A CLASS AFTER THE CENSUS DATE: * Obtain a Petition To Add After the Census Date form. Petitions to Add are available in Records, Jack Brown Hall, Room 278, or Jack Brown Hall, Room 404. * Attach supporting documentation. * Complete the form, obtaining all necessary signatures from: the instructor of the course, the Department Chair of the course, and the Associate Dean of the course for which you are trying to add. * Submit the petition to Records, Registration and Evaluations in University Hall. TO DROP A CLASS AFTER THE CENSUS DATE: * Obtain a Petition To Drop After the Census Date form from Records, JB-278, or JB-404. * Complete the form, obtaining all necessary signatures from: the instructor of the course, the Department Chair of the course, and the Student Affairs Advisor in the College of Business and Public Administration (Jack Brown Hall, Room 404). * Attach supporting documentation. * Submit the petition to Records, Registration and Evaluations in University Hall. PLEASE NOTE: PETITIONS TO DROP WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED FOR FAILURE TO DROP A CLASS VIA TRACS/WEBREG OR FOR POOR PERFORMANCE. PETITIONS TO DROP ARE FOR EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES; SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR REQUEST. Q: There is a Progress to Degree Audit hold on my registration. What should I do?Students between 90 and 135 earned units will have a PROGRESS TO DEGREE AUDIT registration hold; this is an advising hold. You will need to: * Seek a faculty advisor in the Department of your concentration for
advising. If you are Business Administration major, but have not declared a concentration, contact the Student Affairs Advisor (Jack Brown Hall, Room 404). Q: What is a grad check?Prior to graduation, all students must file a Graduation Requirement Check. Graduation checks are processed in Records, and should be completed one year prior to graduation. The grad check is a review of all classes and requirements that are necessary to complete the degree. Q: I got an F in a class. Can I take it over and “erase” the F?Classes can be repeated and then discounted. A Petition to Discount a Repeated Grade should be filed when the course has been repeated, and the new grade has been earned. When discounted, the first grade is excluded from the grade point average calculation. The first attempt will remain on the transcript with the repeat (discount) noted. Students may repeat a course only once in order to have the first grade discounted. Grades may be discounted for up to 5 different courses. For further details, or for discount forms, please contact the Office of Records, Registration and Evaluations in University Hall. Q: How can I get added to the undergraduate listserv?The undergraduate listserv is a method for students to keep abreast of activities within the College of Business and Public Administration (e.g. job and internship opportunities, guest speakers, and class schedule changes/updates). If you are interested in being added to this listserv, please contact Dori Niessen at (909) 537-5700, or stop by Jack Brown Hall, Room 278. Q: Who do I see about internship opportunities?If you are interested in learning about internships, please contact Angie Webb (Jack Brown Hall, Room 105), or visit the Department of your concentration. Q: How can get a second Bachelor's degree?Once you graduate with your Bachelor's degree, you must re-apply to continue your education. Whether it's a second Bachelor's Degree, a Master's Degree, or a certificate, you must apply to CSUSB as a Graduate level student. For further information regarding graduate admission, contact Admissions and Student Recruitment at (909) 537-5188. Q: How do I earn Department Honors?Students with high GPA's in their concentration have the opportunity to earn department honors. Department honors students will receive cords at graduation and will have an "*" by their name in the Commencement program. For details, please check with the Department of your concentration for applications and deadlines. Q: How many guests can I bring to Commencement?The number of guests is determined by the number of total graduates relative to available seating. Typically, each graduate is given 5 or 6 tickets for guests. December graduates may receive more guest tickets because this ceremony is usually smaller than the June ceremony. Further details for each ceremony will be available on the Commencement website. Q: Classes in my concentration are not being offered next quarter, what should I do?Departments have established roadmaps for each concentration. Roadmaps are important because some classes may not be offered every quarter. If you are graduating, and need a course, meet with the Department Chair of your concentration. Occasionally course substitutions are allowed to meet concentration requirements. Q: Where can I find information on the MBA program?To learn more about our Master's in Business Administration, contact Beth Flynn, Program Director, at (909) 537-5703; or visit http://www.cbpa.csusb.edu/mba/. Did you know that our Entrepreneur graduate program has been ranked by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review number 4 in the nation. In fact, our Entrepreneur graduate program was the top-ranked public program in the entire United States! |
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