When deciding to keep grade or choose pass/fail option:
See the full UA pass/fail spring 2020 policy, FAQs, and instructions for changing a Sp20 course to pass/fail: HERE.
- A grade of "P" does not affect the GPA. However, a grade of "F" received in a course that the student has chosen to take under the pass/fail option is computed in the GPA.
- Many professional/graduate schools will understand the situation in receiving pass/fail grades for this semester. But do think about how this will impact your future goals. Many med school admissions do not want to see more than 10 hours of pass/fail credit in the sciences. Most require all med school pre-reqs to have grades.
- Please talk to your department adivsor or a pre-health advisor if you have questions/concerns.
See the full UA pass/fail spring 2020 policy, FAQs, and instructions for changing a Sp20 course to pass/fail: HERE.
*** REGISTRATION HAS BEEN DELAYED 1 WEEK & DEPARTMENTAL WALK-IN ADVISING IS CANCELLED***
Please contact your assigned advisor ASAP!
Each semester keep an eye out for an email from your advisor -- Biology majors will receive an email with instructions for departmental advising for registration. Go to the 'Academic Calendar' on the Registrar’s webpage (http://registrar.ua.edu/) to determine your registration time assignment based on your classification and number of hours completed.
For a list of anticipated future course offerings check the Schedule of course offerings (Note: this is subject to change).
If you are a freshman: sign up for an advising appointment with A&S in 200 Clark Hall and have them help you set up your DegreeWorks plan. You can make an appointment online for advising in Clark Hall at http://appointment.as.ua.edu/.
FOR ALL ADVISING APPOINTMENTS: YOU WILL NEED A 3-SEMESTER PLAN IN DEGREEWORKS. Click here for Degree Works help and tutorials
Special Note to Seniors: If you are graduating at the end of this semester, you don’t need advising. However we would appreciate it if you filled out the department’s Senior Exit Interview Survey that is sent to your email.
Please contact your assigned advisor ASAP!
Each semester keep an eye out for an email from your advisor -- Biology majors will receive an email with instructions for departmental advising for registration. Go to the 'Academic Calendar' on the Registrar’s webpage (http://registrar.ua.edu/) to determine your registration time assignment based on your classification and number of hours completed.
For a list of anticipated future course offerings check the Schedule of course offerings (Note: this is subject to change).
If you are a freshman: sign up for an advising appointment with A&S in 200 Clark Hall and have them help you set up your DegreeWorks plan. You can make an appointment online for advising in Clark Hall at http://appointment.as.ua.edu/.
FOR ALL ADVISING APPOINTMENTS: YOU WILL NEED A 3-SEMESTER PLAN IN DEGREEWORKS. Click here for Degree Works help and tutorials
Special Note to Seniors: If you are graduating at the end of this semester, you don’t need advising. However we would appreciate it if you filled out the department’s Senior Exit Interview Survey that is sent to your email.
SPRING 2020 Walk-in Advising: CANCELLED! Due to the threat of coronavirus, the Department of Biological Sciences will not be offering walk-in advising this semester. You must have your PIN cleared by your assigned advisor.
Sample 4 year plans:
*** Note: CH 100 is for students who are taking, or meet the requirements to take, MATH 112 or 113 and who do not have placement into at least MATH 115 (students with placement into MATH 115 or higher will take CH 101). Students who receive credit for CH 100 will qualify to subsequently take CH 102. Students cannot receive credit for both CH 100 and CH 101.
Resources:
Are you a pre-health student? -- Check out the resources available through UA's Health Professions Advising.
If you have questions or did not receive information on advising please contact the Biology Advising Coordinator.
