2019-2020 Undergraduate Addendum - Northwestern University

[Pages:8]ADDENDUM TO 2019-2020 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

Grading and Enrollment Patterns

In Winter Quarter 2020, final exams and assessments were made optional for undergraduate students. In addition, undergraduate students were allowed to change final quality grades (ABC, etc.) to Pass/No Credit grades.

In Spring Quarter 2020, all undergraduate students' classes were graded on a Pass/No Credit basis. Deadlines to add, drop and withdraw from classes were extended.

Transfer Credit Policies

Given the widespread and abrupt changes to instruction and institutional practices as a result of the global pandemic, credit earned elsewhere during the Winter and Spring 2020 terms with grades of Pass/ Satisfactory/Credit, assuming all other transfer policies are met, are eligible for transfer articulation.

Credit earned elsewhere during Summer 2020 with grades of Pass/ Satisfactory/Credit are only eligible for transfer articulation if they were the offering institution's only available grading options.

Additional Addendum Policies

Please find additional school specific addendum and policy guidelines at the following pages:

? Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music Addendum (p. 2) ? School of Communication Addendum (p. 3) ? School of Education and Social Policy Addendum (p. 5) ? Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

Addendum (p. 6) ? Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing

Communications Addendum (p. 7) ? Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences

Addendum (p. 8)

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2 Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music Addendum

HENRY AND LEIGH BIENEN SCHOOL OF MUSIC ADDENDUM

Grading and Policy Adjustments

Undergraduate Programs - Winter 2020

Standard Policies

Winter 2020 Policies

Students may not change their

Students may elect to have any

grading basis to or from P/N after quality grade (A,B,C,D,F) earned in

the standard deadline, which is

Winter Quarter 2020 changed to

typically the end of the third week of P/N during a specified time-period

classes.

during Spring 2020. The deadline

is earlier for students having their

degrees conferred for Winter 2020.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

A maximum of six courses in nonmusic subjects taken under the P/N grade option may be counted toward the degree.

P grades earned in Winter 2020 will be exempted from the total of 6 that a student can use toward the degree.

No more than one course in a quarter may be taken as P/N. Courses with only the P/N option are not counted in the one-course limitation.

The rule that no more than 1 course in a quarter may be taken P/N will not apply in Winter 2020.

Music majors may not take music courses under the P/N option except those graded solely with P/ N grades.

This requirement will not apply for Winter 2020.

All music majors must earn a grade If a student wishes to use a P grade

of C or above in all courses required in Winter 2020 course toward a

in the major, including all core

major requirement, the original

courses and all major courses,

grade will be reviewed to ensure it

in order to count those courses meets the minimum C or above. If

toward degree requirements.

yes, the P will count toward degree

requirements.

Four-year music degree students may use the P/N option for distribution requirements.

Eligible courses completed with a grade of P in Winter 2020 can count toward distribution requirements.

Five-year dual degree students follow the P/N guidelines of the non-music school and may not be allowed to P/N distribution requirements.

Five-year dual degree students should refer to the regulations of their non-music school for distribution requirements and nonmusic electives in Winter 2020.

For the four-year Bienen degree Eligible courses completed with a

program, a grade of D or above

P in Winter 2020 can count toward

(including P grades) may be used distribution requirements for all

to fulfill distribution requirements four-year Bienen degree programs

and electives, with the exception of and Music Education majors.

music education majors, who must

earn a grade of C- or above.

The P/N grade option is not open to music students who are on academic probation.

The P/N grade option may be used by music students who are on academic probation.

Undergraduate Programs - Spring 2020

Standard Policies

Spring 2020 Policies

Grading options available to students vary by course.

Grades in all Spring 2020 undergraduate classes will be P/N only.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

All music majors must earn a grade P grades will count towards core

of C or above in all courses required sequence and major courses. Since

in the major, including all core

a P is equivalent to a D or above,

courses and all major courses,

instructors of continuing sequence

in order to count those courses core music courses (Aural Skills,

toward degree requirements.

Music Theory & Keyboard Skills) will

closely monitor students to ensure

the expected level of proficiency is

adequate to progress to the next

quarter of study in the sequence.

Five-year dual degree students follow the P/N guidelines of the non-music school and may not be allowed to P/N distribution requirements.

Five-year dual degree students should refer to the regulations of their non-music school for distribution requirements and nonmusic electives in Spring 2020.

Spring 2020 Performing Ensemble Cancellations Below is a listing of performing ensemble courses that are canceled due to the inability to provide remote instruction. The requirement for participation in these ensembles will be waived, however, credit will not be given for these courses.

CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 374-0-1 Symphonic Band CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 374-0-2 Symphonic Wind Ensemble CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 374-0-3 Concert Band CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 378-0-1 Contemporary Music Ensemble CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 393-0-1 Chamber Orchestra CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 393-0-2 Symphony Orchestra CONDUCT/GEN_MUS 393-0-3 Philharmonia

Canceled Music Classes In instances where a canceled Spring 2020 music class impacts a June 2020 anticipated graduate's degree requirements, the requirement for the canceled course will be waived.

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SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ADDENDUM

Grading and Policy Adjustments

Undergraduate Programs - Winter 2020

Standard Northwestern University Policies

Students may not change their grading basis to or from P/N after the standard deadline.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Winter 2020 Northwestern University Policies

Students may elect to have any quality grade (A,B,C,D,F) earned in Winter Quarter 2020 changed to P/N during a specified time-period during Spring 2020. The deadline is earlier for students having their degrees conferred for Winter 2020.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Standard School of Communication Policies

Winter 2020 School of Communication Policies

A maximum of six P grades earned P's earned in Winter 2020 will be

may be used for graduation.

exempted from the total of 6 that a

student can use toward graduation.

A maximum of 10 courses with grades of C- or below and/or P/N may count toward degree requirements.

P's earned in Winter 2020 will be exempted from the rule that a maximum of 10 courses with grades of C- or below and/or P/N may count toward degree requirements.

No more than 1 course in a quarter The rule that no more than 1 course

may be taken P/N.

in a quarter may be taken P/N will

not apply.

The P/N Option may not be used to satisfy SoC Major, Field of Concentration, or Distribution Requirements. Students must earn a quality grade of C or better (HCS major) or C- or better (all other majors) to satisfy these requirements.

The P/N Option may not be used to satisfy SoC Major, Field of Concentration, or Distribution Requirements. Students must earn a quality grade of C or better (HCS major) or C- (all other majors) to satisfy these requirements.

The P/N Option may not be used for foreign language classes taken toward meeting the SoC foreign language requirement. Students must receive a grade of C- or better to satisfy foreign language proficiency.

The P/N Option may not be used for foreign language classes taken toward meeting the SoC foreign language requirement. Students must receive a grade of C- or better to satisfy foreign language proficiency.

The P/N Option may not be used for The P/N Option may not be used for

courses applied toward SoC minor courses applied toward SoC minor

requirements.

requirements.

Northwestern classes with grades of P or D (or a combination of P and D) may satisfy elective credit requirements.

Northwestern classes with grades of P or D (or a combination of P and D) may satisfy elective credit requirements.

Undergraduate Programs - Spring 2020

Standard Northwestern University Policies

Grading options available to students vary by course.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Spring 2020 Northwestern University Policies

Grades in all Spring 2020 undergraduate classes will be P/N only. A quality grade of D or higher is equivalent to a P.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Standard School of Communication Policies

Spring 2020 School of Communication Policies

A maximum of six P grades earned P's earned in Spring 2020 will be

may be used for graduation.

exempted from the total of 6 that a

student can use toward graduation.

A maximum of 10 courses with grades of C- or below and/or P/N may count toward degree requirements.

P's earned in Spring 2020 will be exempted from the rule that a maximum of 10 courses with grades of C- or below and/or P/N may count toward degree requirements.

No more than 1 course in a quarter The rule that no more than 1 course

may be taken P/N.

in a quarter may be taken P/N will

not apply.

The P/N Option may not be used to satisfy SoC Major, Field of Concentration, or Distribution Requirements. Students must earn a quality grade of C or better (HCS major) or C- or better (all other majors) to satisfy these requirements.

Eligible courses completed with a grade of P in Spring 2020 can count toward SoC Major, Field of Concentration, or distribution requirements.

The P/N Option may not be used for foreign language classes taken toward meeting the SoC foreign language requirement. Students must receive a grade of C- or better to satisfy foreign language proficiency.

Eligible courses completed with a grade of P in Spring 2020 can count toward the SoC foreign language requirement.

The P/N Option may not be used for Eligible courses completed with a

courses applied toward SoC minor grade of P in Spring 2020 can count

requirements.

toward SoC minor requirements.

The P/N Option may not be used for Eligible courses completed with courses applied toward the Music a grade of P in Spring 2020 can Theatre Certificate requirements. count toward the Music Theatre

Certificate requirements.

The P/N Option may not be used Eligible courses completed with

for courses applied toward modular a grade of P in Spring 2020 can

curricular requirements.

count toward modular curricular

requirements.

Northwestern classes with grades of P or D (or a combination of P and D) may satisfy elective credit requirements.

Northwestern classes with grades of P may satisfy elective credit requirements.

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4 School of Communication Addendum In the case of course sequences that require a C or C- to progress to the next class, a P grade in Spring 2020 will be sufficient. Faculty and academic advisors will use the midterm warning system and other qualitative assessments to identify and address academic support needs.

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL POLICY ADDENDUM

Grading and Policy Adjustments

Undergraduate Programs - Winter 2020

Eligible courses completed with a grade of P in Winter 2020 will apply towards concentration and core requirements.

Standard University Policies Students may not change their grading basis to or from P/N after the standard deadline.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Winter 2020 University Policies

Students may elect to have any quality grade (A,B,C,D,F) earned in Winter Quarter 2020 changed to P/N during a specified time-period during Spring 2020. The deadline is earlier for students having their degrees conferred for Winter 2020.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

The P/N Option may not be used Eligible courses completed with a

for courses applied towards

grade of P in Spring 2020 can count

concentration or core requirements towards concentration and core

requirements

In the case of course sequences that require a C- to progress to the next class, a P grade in Spring 2020 will be sufficient.

Standard SESP Policies

Winter 2020 SESP Policies

No more than six P or D grades

P's earned in Winter 2020 will be

earned may be used for graduation. exempted from the total of 6 that a

student can use toward graduation.

No more than 1 course in a quarter The rule that no more than 1 course

may be taken P/N

in a quarter may be taken P/N will

not apply.

The P/N Option may not be used to Eligible courses completed with a satisfy Distribution Requirements grade of P in Winter 2020 can count

toward distribution requirements

The P/N Option may not be used Eligible courses completed with a

for courses applied towards

grade of P in Winter 2020 will apply

concentration or core requirements. towards concentration and core

requirements

Undergraduate Programs - Spring 2020

Standard University Policies Grading options available to students vary by course.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Spring 2020 University Policies

Grades in all Spring 2020 undergraduate classes will be P/N only. A quality grade of D or higher is equivalent to a P.

A grade of P signifies a quality grade of D or higher.

Standard SESP Policies

Spring 2020 SESP Policies

No more than six P or D grades

P's earned in Spring 2020 will be

earned may be used for graduation. exempted from the total of 6 that a

student can use toward graduation

No more than 1 course in a quarter The rule that no more than 1 course

may be taken P/N

in a quarter may be taken P/N will

not apply.

The P/N Option may not be used to Eligible courses completed with a satisfy Distribution Requirements grade of P in Spring 2020 can count

toward distribution requirements

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ROBERT R. MCCORMICK SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE ADDENDUM

Adjustments to Policies for use of P/N Grading for Courses Taken During Winter & Spring Quarter, 2019-20

McCormick's standard policies for use of the Pass/No Credit option are defined in the McCormick Policies ( undergraduate/engineering-applied-science/#policiestext) section. Due to disruptions associated with the COVID pandemic, and university decisions about grading policies, the following changes were approved by the McCormick Curriculum Committee: 1. P grades posted during W'20 and S'20 will not be counted against the overall limit of 8 P/N units in McCormick degree requirements. 2. The limit of 1 unit of P/N credit per quarter during the first and second year is suspended for W'20 and S'20. 3. The prohibition against using P/N credit towards mathematics, engineering analysis and computer proficiency, basic science, design and communications, and basic engineering categories is suspended for courses taken W'20 and S'20. 4. Courses taken P/N during W'20 and S'20 may be used within the 16-unit major program, and will not count against program-specific limitations on the number of allowable P/N courses. 5. In a similar way, restrictions against use of P/N grading within McCormick minor and certificate programs are suspended for courses taken W'20 and S'20. These provisions apply only to McCormick programs. Programs being pursued by McCormick students in other NU schools--dual degrees, second majors, minors, certificates--are subject to the policies of those schools.

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MEDILL SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM, MEDIA, INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS ADDENDUM

Winter/Spring 2020 P/N Grades and Medill Requirements

The opportunities for all Medill undergraduate students to apply P/N graded units towards Medill degree requirements have been temporarily expanded for Winter 2020 and Spring 2020 P/N grades.

Typically, students may not apply more than three P/N graded units (excluding the Journalism Residency quarter) toward the 45 units required for graduation. However, P grades earned during Winter 2020 and Spring 2020, may be applied toward the following degree requirements:

? Journalism Units (including IMC courses and prerequisites) ? Distribution Requirements ? WCAS Elective Concentration ? Foreign Language Requirement ? General Electives

Please Note: We cannot guarantee a course taken P/N will count for a major, minor or certificate outside of Medill. If you take a course P/ N and later choose to major or minor in that course subject, it may not count. Please follow up with the department offering the major, minor or certificate to confirm their requirements for completion.

Students will not be limited on the number of P/N graded courses to apply toward their degree requirements from their Winter 2020 and Spring 2020 enrollment.

Students interested in applying to the IMC Certificate program may apply courses in which they have earned a P grade towards the program prerequisites, however they must still meet the 2.7 G.P.A. requirement to be admitted into the program. IMC courses completed with P grades from winter and spring 2020 will be accepted toward certificate program requirements.

Students may change their winter quarter 2020 grading until the deadline established on the University Academic Calendar (https:// registrar.northwestern.edu/calendars/academic-calendars/).

Please reach out to an adviser in the Medill Office of Student Life if you have any questions. You may schedule appointments via Inspire (https:// it.northwestern.edu/service-catalog/admin-bus/student/inspireadvising.html)? please leave the best phone number to reach you or note that you have Microsoft Teams.

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JUDD A. AND MARJORIE WEINBERG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES ADDENDUM

? Courses may be used as a prerequisite for another course.

? Courses do not count towards the rule that no more than 6 units completed with a P grade may be applied towards graduation.

? Courses do not count towards the rule that no more than one-fifth of the total courses taken at Northwestern and offered for graduation have grades of P or D.

Winter 2020 and Spring 2020 Courses

Special university-wide grading and enrollment patterns (p. 1) applied to undergraduate students enrolled Winter 2020 and Spring 2020. Weinberg College policies that were realigned with these University adjustments are described below. Students with questions pertaining to disruption in study abroad enrollment required for a major or minor should consult an adviser in that program about exceptions.

Winter 2020 Courses

For Winter 2020 students were not subject to the usual limitation in the number of courses that may be completed in a quarter under the grading option of P (pass with credit) or N (no credit).

Courses eligible to satisfy certain Weinberg College requirements must be completed for a quality grade (see the Weinberg College (https:// catalogs.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/) section of this catalog), but the following pertains to courses completed Winter 2020 with a grade of P.

Math Courses - Distribution Area Correction

Please note that MATH 230-1 Multivariable Differential Calculus and MATH 230-2 Multivariable Integral Calculus were accidentally mislabeled at the original time of the publication of the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog. They are not eligible to be applied to the Weinberg College Natural Sciences Distribution Area. As calculus courses, they may be applied to the Weinberg College Formal Studies Distribution Area; as advanced math courses, completion of either one with a grade of C- or higher satisfies the Formal Studies requirement area. See Distribution Requirement Special Cases ( undergraduate/arts-sciences/#academicpoliciestext) under Weinberg College Policies in this catalog.

? Courses may be counted toward a Weinberg College major or minor if the original grade was C- or higher.

? Courses may be counted toward a Weinberg College distribution requirement.

? Courses may be counted toward the Weinberg College first-year seminar requirement.

? Courses may be used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency requirement if the original grade was C- or higher.

? Courses may be used as a prerequisite for another course; if a C- or higher is required then the original grade must be C- or higher.

? Courses do not count towards the rule that no more than 6 units completed with a P grade may be applied towards graduation.

? Courses do not count towards the rule that no more than one-fifth of the total courses taken at Northwestern and offered for graduation have grades of P or D.

Spring 2020 Courses

For Spring 2020 students were not subject to the usual limitation in the number of courses that may be completed in a quarter under the grading option of P (pass with credit) or N (no credit).

Courses eligible to satisfy certain Weinberg College requirements must be completed for a quality grade (see the Weinberg College (https:// catalogs.northwestern.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/) section of this catalog), but the following pertains to courses completed Spring 2020 with a grade of P.

? Courses may be counted toward a Weinberg College major or minor. ? Courses may be counted toward a Weinberg College distribution

requirement. ? Courses may be counted toward the Weinberg College first-year

seminar requirement. ? Courses may be used to satisfy the foreign language proficiency

requirement.

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