Academic Credit
The Athens State University calendar consists of semester-length terms; the unit of credit is the semester hour. Course descriptions indicate the number of semester hours which may be earned for a particular course. Transfer credits earned in quarter hours will be evaluated on the basis that one quarter hour equals two-thirds semester hours. (Example: a five quarter hour course would equal 3.3 semester hours).

Audited Courses
Upon recommendation of his or her advisor, a student may audit a non-laboratory course. Students should attend class under the same obligations as the credit student although they are not required to complete scheduled examinations. Standard registration procedures apply. The cost is one-half the regular tuition plus the appropriate fees. No change from audit to credit is allowed. Audited classes are on a space available basis.

Directed Study/Research Courses
With approval of the appropriate advisor and dean of the appropriate academic school, Athens State University students may complete no more than six semester hours of Directed Study/Research credit during their academic study with the University. Such directed study research must be conducted in the student's major area of study and the student must complete a directed study form.

Non-Traditional Academic Credit
The non-traditional academic credit program at Athens State University is an acknowledgment of the philosophy that it is valid educational practice to recognize and award academic credit for various types of learning attained outside the institution. Such learning may have been acquired through certain educational programs conducted by government, business and industry, the military, and other non-collegiate organizations. In addition, non-traditional academic credit may be awarded for acceptable work experience, and/or technical training. Degree seeking students may apply for non-traditional academic credit if the credit is applicable toward their program of study. For further information regarding non-traditional credit, contact the Director of the Adult Degree Program.

Repeated Courses
A student who has made an unsatisfactory grade in a course completed at Athens State University and who wishes to repeat the course to earn a higher grade must repeat the course at Athens State University. A grade earned with Athens State University will be listed on the official transcript, but only the last course attempted will be used in computing the grade point average and will be applied toward the degree. Bachelor of Science in Education student should understand that GPA is calculated using grades from all courses attempted (professional studies and content courses) and a course may be repeated only one time. For pertinent regulations for Veterans receiving educational benefits please see the of Veteran Affairs.

Student Classification

• Juniors - Students who have earned a minimum of sixty-four hours of credit or who have received an Associates degree from an accredited two-year college.
• Seniors - Students who have completed a minimum of ninety-three semester hours of credit.
• Non-Degree Seeking - Students not seeking a degree.