Appendix C - University Core Advisement Policies

In addition to providing students with a common base of knowledge, the Core is designed 1) to provide essential skills in written communication, reading, and logical analysis, 2) to promote an understanding of individual and societal perspectives, 3) to foster an international perspective that will give students a way of looking at the world as well as at their own country, and 4) to inculcate an appreciation for the interrelationships among bodies of knowl edge generated in individual disciplines.

The four Core courses are a carefully designed sequence that build on each other. They must be taken in order, beginning with UC101. The sequence is normally begun in the second semester and completed in successive semesters. In order to maintain satisfactory progress towards the degree, students must adhere to the sequence of Core courses specified in their curriculum. Withdrawal from a section of the Core requires permission of the campus Core Director or a designated representative.

Students enrolled in developmental reading or writing classes (e.g. ENGW0198, ENGW0199) may not begin the University Core sequence until satisfactorily completing their develop mental requirements.

Transfer students receiving transfer credit for 30-59 credits are exempt from CORE3009. Stu dents transferring 60 or more credits are exempt from CORE2008 and CORE3009. After evaluation of their transfer credits, a student who has had a course accepted for transfer that is the equivalent of one of his/her remaining FDU Core requirements in content, level, and pedagogic approach may request evaluation of the course by the Core Director for equiva lency.

All students should consult with an academic adviser before preparing their schedules in order to make certain that they are scheduled for the appropriate University Core course.

Details on the University Core curriculum are available from the campus Core Director and the campus Advising Center.

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