Frequently Asked Questions: Current Students

It’s past the add/drop deadline, can my advisor drop me from a class?

No, your advisor will not be able to drop you from the requested class. After the add/drop deadline, students may only officially withdraw from classes.

What is the process for completing an official course or term withdrawal?

You have until the 60% point in the semester to do this. The deadline for each semester can be found on the ECU Academic Calendar. Withdrawing from a class after the add/drop deadline results in a ‘W’ grade for the course, which does not affect GPA. However, full-time status and financial aid may be affected. Always refer financial aid questions to the financial aid office prior to withdrawing from a class.

To officially withdraw, you will have to email your advisor with the information for the class you want to withdraw before the official withdrawal deadline for that semester/summer session. Include in your email your full name, Banner ID, the course prefix, course number, course section, CRN Number, and a declarative statement that you wish to be withdrawn. Your advisor will send your request to the Registrar’s Office on your behalf. You can learn more about this process on the Registrar’s Course Drops/Withdrawal Policy website.

What counts as a social science, humanities, fine arts, natural science, etc.?

You can view more information about general education requirements on the Academic Advising website.

What does TBA for day/time mean?

It means that the course is online, but there are exceptions. You will need to verify that the course is online. To verify that the course is online, click on the CRN (number to the left of the course prefix/Subject) to view the method of instruction. ‘Internet’ or ‘World Wide Web’ means that the course will be offered online.

What does TBA for location mean?

It means that the course is offered on campus, but the room location has yet to be determined. Course location may change all the way up to the start of classes. Always check your schedule the night before the start of classes for the final location – even if your course had a location at the time of registration, it may have changed from when you initially registered.

When must I be admitted to Upper Division for my teacher education degree?

This will vary depending on your major, but normally at some point during your junior year. Please work with your academic advisor to ensure you are meeting this requirement in a timely manner. More information can be found on page 5 of the Teacher Education Handbook or“Apple Book.”

I have taken the Praxis exam, but I have not received my scores. Can I still sign up for the Upper Division interview?

Unfortunately, you will not be able to sign up for the Upper Division interview until you have received an electronic copy of your official Praxis scores. Your official score report will be available online through your ETS Praxis account. A printout of your scores must be included in your Upper Division application packet.

Where can I find information on the licensure tests required for my major?

This information can be found in your Teacher Education Handbook.

Am I able to take summer courses or mini-semester courses through my community college that can transfer to ECU to count for my general education credits? If so, how can I figure out which credits transfer?

Yes, you may take general education courses at a local community college to transfer to ECU. A grade of C or higher is required in the community college course for it to transfer to ECU. To find out which credits transfer, view the Course Equivalencies page through the Office of the Registrar’s website.

Please always check with your academic advisor with any questions regarding transfer courses. Also, note that courses taken at the community college do not impact your GPA at ECU. Courses taken at the community college may not be used for the ECU grade replacement policy