Academic Policies and Regulations, set forth by the UC Academic Senate and executed by the College of Letters and Science, are crucial guidelines governing our academic community. Explore the links below to find detailed descriptions of the policies and regulations most frequently inquired about by undergraduates.
Grading Policies
- Grade System
- General Grade Information
- GPA and GPB Calculator
- Passed/Not Passed Grades
- New Retroactive Grade Option Change Policy (First-Year Students (including transfers) beginning 2023-24 AY)
- Incomplete Grades
- In-Progress Grades
- Withdrawal Grade
- Grade Changes
- Contested Grade
Enrollment Policies
- Quarterly Enrollment Requirements/Limits
- Absence and Withdrawal
- Auditing Courses
- UC Online Cross-Campus Enrollment Program
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Intercampus Transfer
- Intercampus Visitor Program (ICV)
- PaCE courses (UC Professional and Continuing Education)
- Enrollment Procedures & Deadlines
Unit and Credit Policies
- Advanced Placement Credit and Chart
- International Baccalaureate Credit and Chart
- A Level (GCE) Credit and Chart
- Quarter Unit Minimums and Maximums
- 200 Unit Enrollment Limit
- Independent Study Courses (See Course Numbers 198-199)
- ESS Credit Limit
- Lower Division Transfer Limit
- Minimum Cumulative Progress (MCP)
Repeating Courses
See the Repeating Courses page for additional details and policies on repeating previously taken coursework.