core electives

Mar 21, 2016

For electives with enrollment caps, how will enrollment occur?

Toward the beginning of the fall semester, students interested in taking any of the three spring courses with enrollment caps will need to declare their interest. Student Services will alert students to when and how this process will occur. Those declaring an interest will be assigned a random lottery number. Students will then be live…

Mar 21, 2016

Some of the electives are scheduled opposite of required core course labs, how will this work?

Two of the electives with enrollment caps are scheduled opposite core courses that run divided labs. Once enrollment has been completed, instructors in the core courses will be given a list of students in the elective and will ensure that those students are scheduled for the laboratory session that is not on the same day…

Mar 21, 2016

What if I cannot attend registration or miss the submission deadline?

Registration will either occur via an online form or live registration. You are required to participate in registration and must qualify for and receive an excused absence from the Office of Academic Affairs if you are ill or otherwise unable to attend and/or meet the deadline. Fall registration historically has been through a form. Spring…

Mar 21, 2016

Can I switch courses after registration?

No. Faculty may need to prepare for the class based on enrollment and allowing flux could impact preparations. Additionally, dropping core electives could create a domino effect, particularly with those with enrollment caps.

Mar 21, 2016

Can I add an elective that is at its maximum enrollment if I obtain instructor permission?

No, all students must follow the elective guidelines that have been set forth with the priority system. Obtaining instructor permission to add a core elective that is closed is unfair to your classmates who have abided by the priority system rules.

Mar 21, 2016

Can I switch my elective with another student?

No, all students must follow the elective guidelines that have been set forth with the priority system. Switching electives with another classmate is unfair to other students who have abided by the priority system rules.

Mar 21, 2016

If I am taking more than the core electives credits for that term, can I drop the extra credit(s) and, if so, what is the last date by which I can drop?

Maybe. While dropping a course is not recommended, if you find that the additional elective credit is too much for your schedule, you can petition to drop your course. However, you must contact Kirk Nuss at kenuss@ncsu.edu and Academic Affairs prior to end of the second full week of classes. In reviewing the request, considerations will be…

Mar 21, 2016

Can I add an elective after initial registration and what is the last date by which I can add?

Yes, should space exist in a core elective that does not have an enrollment limit, you can email Kirk Nuss at kenuss@ncsu.edu to add this elective. However, you cannot add a new elective after the first day of class as any missed class could irreparably put you behind.

Mar 21, 2016

If someone drops an elective with limited enrollment, can I request to take this spot?

No. As core electives with limited enrollment cannot be dropped, slots should not become available. But, in the unusual instance that this occurs, movement into the course will not be allowed.

Mar 20, 2016

Do core electives factor into my GPA and my academic performance?

They do. As these are graded and required courses, they will be part of your cumulative and term DVM GPA. Additionally, the grades from these courses will be subject to the academic standards policy outlined in the academic handbook found here.