{"id":318,"date":"2024-09-10T14:34:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T18:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/?page_id=318"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T20:29:35","slug":"audit-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/audit-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Frequently Asked Questions\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-know-if-ive-successfully-added-dropped-a-courses\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I know if I&#8217;ve successfully added\/dropped a course(s)?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-know-if-ive-successfully-added-dropped-a-courses\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have successfully added a course it will appear on your audit as a current (CUR) course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have successfully dropped a course prior to the financial or academic drop deadline, it will no longer appear on your audit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your audit carefully using <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">杏吧原创360<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consult with an Advisor<\/a> if you need assistance understanding your audit.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-repeat-a-course-how-will-this-affect-my-cgpa\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What happens if I repeat a course? How will this affect my CGPA?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-repeat-a-course-how-will-this-affect-my-cgpa\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you repeat a course, the attempt with the&nbsp;best grade&nbsp;will count in the audit and be included in your CGPA calculation. The attempt with the lower grade will be bumped out of your degree and moved to a section of your audit called \u201cCOURSES SET ASIDE\u201d, and will not count towards your CGPA. Both grades will always appear on your transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-fail-a-course\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What happens if I fail a course?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-happens-if-i-fail-a-course\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Failing one or more courses will negatively impact your CGPA(s). A low CGPA could result in negative academic standing. <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consult with an Academic Advisor<\/a> about repeating or replacing courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/regulations\/academicregulationsoftheuniversity\/regulations-for-degree-students\/#discredits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">refer to the&nbsp;Undergraduate Calendar<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-do-the-abbreviations-instead-of-grades-on-myaudit-mean\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What do the abbreviations instead of grades on myAudit mean?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-do-the-abbreviations-instead-of-grades-on-myaudit-mean\">\n            \n\n<p>TR \u2013 Transfer Course<br>CUR \u2013 Current Course<br>LOP \u2013 Letter of Permission<br>CLP \u2013 Current Letter of Permission<br>CUO \u2013 Current University of Ottawa Course<br>EXC \u2013 Exchange Course<br>RP \u2013 Repeated Course<br>ABS \u2013 Absent from a Final Exam (equivalent to an F)<br>FND \u2013 Failure with No Deferred Examination Allowed (equivalent to an F)<br>DEF \u2013 Deferred Exam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/transcript-legend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Refer to the Registrar&#8217;s Office website<\/a> for more details about grades and notations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-can-a-course-satisfy-more-than-one-degree-requirement\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Can a course satisfy more than one degree requirement?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-can-a-course-satisfy-more-than-one-degree-requirement\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, a course can satisfy more than one degree requirement. For example, a 3000-level course successfully completed in your Major may satisfy one (or more) of the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breadth (depending on the course subject)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residency (the number of credits you need to complete at 杏吧原创)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minor requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concentration requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact an Advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-the-difference-between-myaudit-and-my-transcript\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is the difference between myAudit and my transcript?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-the-difference-between-myaudit-and-my-transcript\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/your-academic-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">myAudit<\/a> is your map to completing your degree requirements and is <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available through 杏吧原创360<\/a> 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is considered an unofficial document that records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your degree title (for example, BA Honours English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any program elements (Majors, Minors, Concentrations, Specializations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courses that you have attempted and are currently registered in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your final grades<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPA\u2019s) for each program element<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your academic standing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of credits you have to complete towards graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your transcript is a permanent and official record of your academic history. You must make an official request to the Registrar\u2019s Office to obtain your transcript. Your transcript records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any degrees, certificates and\/or diplomas earned from 杏吧原创 University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All courses you have completed (passed, failed, or repeated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the grades you have received and their corresponding grade point value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course title and the year it was completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of your Academic Continuation Evaluation decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any academic awards you have achieved (e.g. scholarships, Dean\u2019s list, medals, etc)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re applying to another university (for undergraduate, graduate, or other professional programs) your transcript is the document that is used to determine your eligibility for admission.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-a-program-element-and-how-many-can-i-have\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is a &#8216;Program Element&#8217; and how many can I have?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-a-program-element-and-how-many-can-i-have\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program elements are the Majors, Minors, Concentrations and Specializations that may be  included in your degree. Students can have a total of 3 program elements as part of their degree. Some examples of degrees with multiple program elements can include Bachelor of Arts Combined Honours Majors in Linguistics &amp; Psychology with a Minor in Disability Studies, Bachelor of Science Honours Major in Biology: Concentration in Health Sciences, and Bachelor of Communication &amp; Media Studies Honours Major in Communication &amp; Media Studies with a Minor in Film Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;neither the Co-op option nor the Mention Francais are considered program elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further information <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact the Academic Advising Centre<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-do-i-qualify-for-a-course-overload\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How do I qualify for a course overload?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-do-i-qualify-for-a-course-overload\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time degree students are able to register in the following number of credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2.5 credits in the fall term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.5 credits in the winter term<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.0 credit in each of the early and late summer terms ; 2.0 credits in the summer term in total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to qualify for a course overload you must have completed &nbsp;at least 4.0 credits at 杏吧原创 and achieved a minimum overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 7.0 (B-). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you meet these requirements you may be automatically eligible to register in an an additional 0.5 credit in the Fall, Winter and Summer terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact an Advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-am-i-meeting-graduation-requirements\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Am I meeting graduation requirements?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-am-i-meeting-graduation-requirements\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to ensure that your current registration will lead to graduation at the end of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/your-academic-audit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check myAudit<\/a>. If you are registered in your final credits for your degree, your audit will read in RED (below the graphs and charts at the top) \u201cALL REQUIREMENTS COMPLETED \u2013 IN PROGRESS COURSES USED\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have added Hypothetical Courses and want to check to see if your hypothetical registration would lead to graduation at the end of the year, <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/why-add-planned-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check myAudit and Planned Courses<\/a>. If you are hypothetically registered in your final credits for your degree, myAudit will read in RED (below the graphs and charts at the top) \u201cALL REQUIREMENTS MET \u2013 HYPOTHETICAL AND\/OR IN PROGRESS COURSES USED\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have already completed all of your courses and want to check to see if your application for graduation will be approved, you can also check myAudit. If you have completed all of your degree requirements, myAudit will read in GREEN (below the graphs and charts at the top) \u201cALL REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFIED BELOW HAVE BEEN MET\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-does-the-term-best-grade-mean\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What does the term &#8216;best grade&#8217; mean?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-does-the-term-best-grade-mean\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible students who have repeated courses that are considered equivalent or cross-listed, will automatically be assigned the &#8216;best grade&#8217; from that course requirement in relation to their myAudit and CGPA. The best grade will be used in myAudit and contribute to CGPA, and the lower grade is forfeited; if the courses preclude each<br>other, the last attempt will count and the first is forfeited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible students include current Undergraduate students and Special students. <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact an Advisor<\/a> to see if best grade affects you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: All courses with their corresponding grades will appear on the transcript.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-who-is-impacted-by-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Who is impacted by the use of &#8216;best grade&#8217;?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-who-is-impacted-by-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current undergraduate students and Special students who have attempted a course since their admission to Special studies and repeats the course during the same period of Special studies are impacted by the use of best grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Senate has approved the use of \u2018best grade\u2019 in cases where a student has repeated a course (with a few exceptions). If you are eligible and have repeated a course and received a higher grade on a previous attempt, you will notice a change applied in myAudit and the best grade will be in place for that course requirement.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will not allow multiple attempts at the same course to count in the audit.&nbsp; With a few exceptions, if a student repeats a course only one attempt at the course may count in the audit. All course attempts however will appear on the transcript. <\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-types-of-courses-can-be-used-for-best-grade\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What types of courses can be used for &#8216;best grade&#8217;?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-types-of-courses-can-be-used-for-best-grade\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three cases in which the use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where a student has repeated a course with an identical course number.<br>Example: A student who attempts 0.50 credit PSYC 1001 and repeats 0.50 credit PSYC 1001 in a subsequent semester will be permitted to count the \u2018best grade\u2019 in myAudit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where a student has repeated a cross-listed course. Courses with a notation of \u2018Also Listed As\u2019 are deemed cross-listed due to sufficient similar content and they appear in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Calendar<\/a>.<br>Example: A student who attempts 0.50 credit SOCI 3060 and attempts 0.50 credit DBST 3060 in a subsequent semester will be permitted to count the \u2018best grade\u2019 in the audit because these courses are cross-listed in the undergraduate calendar.<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of &#8216;best grade&#8217; may apply in cases where a student has attempted a first-year 1.00 credit course that has been replaced by two 0.50 credit courses and are deemed equivalent in content.<br>Example: A student who attempted 1.00 credit ECON 1000 and subsequently attempts 0.50 credit ECON 1001 and\/or 0.50 credit ECON 1002 may choose to count the \u2018best grade\u2019 in the audit.&nbsp; <br>In these cases, students must follow up with their <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/departmental-advisors-a-z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">departmental advisor<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising Centre<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-will-there-be-exceptions-to-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Will there be exceptions to the use of &#8216;best grade&#8217;?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-will-there-be-exceptions-to-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n            \n\n<p><br>When a course is repeated, the best grade is used in the CGPA calculation. The best grade rule applies to direct repeats and cross-listed courses. It does not apply to precluded courses (for a definition of precluded courses, <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/regulations\/academicregulationsoftheuniversity\/registration-evaluation-records\/#closely-related-courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see&nbsp;Section 2.1.9 of the Undergraduate Calendar<\/a>). For those in the Bachelor of Engineering, some exceptions to the best grade rule apply. Students must <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/undergradprograms\/engineering\/#regulationstext\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">refer to the&nbsp;Bachelor of Engineering program regulations<\/a>&nbsp;for details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the use of the \u2018best grade\u2019 will not be applied to the records of students who have graduated from 杏吧原创 University.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-will-students-benefit-from-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How will students benefit from the use of &#8216;best grade&#8217;?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-will-students-benefit-from-the-use-of-best-grade\">\n            \n\n<p><br>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will benefit most undergraduate students.&nbsp; By counting the \u2018best grade\u2019 (as opposed to the most recent attempt at a course), students\u2019 CGPA(s) may increase on myAudit.&nbsp; This change may also put students further ahead in their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples:<br>In cases where a student completed a course and subsequently received a lower grade when they repeated the course, the higher grade may be included in CGPA calculation(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In cases where a student successfully completed a course and subsequently repeated the course and received a discredit (failing grade), the completed course may be able to count for credit.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-will-the-change-to-best-grade-be-retroactive\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Will the change to &#8216;best grade&#8217; be retroactive?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-will-the-change-to-best-grade-be-retroactive\">\n            \n\n<p><br>Implementation of \u2018best grade\u2019 took affect in the 2020-2021 academic year and was applied retroactively to the audit of all undergraduate students (with a few exceptions) without regard for the date when courses were completed.&nbsp; Course(s) completed prior to 2020-2021 may move into myAudit in order to count the \u2018best grade\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: In the case of a student who completed PSYC 1001 in fall 2018 with a grade of C and repeated PSYC 1001 in fall 2019 and earned a grade of D, they will notice the 0.50 credit completed in fall 2018 (with the higher grade) replaced the fall 2019 attempt in myAudit even though the courses were completed prior to 2020-2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*While changes to myAudit are retroactive, use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will not impact previous academic decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-when-will-best-grade-be-applied-to-myaudit-and-or-my-transcript\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    When will &#8216;best grade&#8217; be applied to myAudit and\/or my Transcript?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-when-will-best-grade-be-applied-to-myaudit-and-or-my-transcript\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>myAudit will automatically apply \u2018best grade\u2019 once the final grade in a repeated course is available. Students are encouraged to <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_lgn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">run myAudit in 杏吧原创360 <\/a>or 杏吧原创 Central.&nbsp; <br>*Exceptional situations where students would need to submit a request are outlined below.<br>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will not apply to the transcript, which is the official record of a student\u2019s studies at 杏吧原创 University.&nbsp; Unlike myAudit, the transcript lists every attempt at a course in chronological order.&nbsp; Therefore, use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will not impact transcripts.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-when-would-i-request-an-exception-to-best-grade\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    When would I request an exception to &#8216;best grade&#8217;? \n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-when-would-i-request-an-exception-to-best-grade\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three exceptions where students would need to formally request an exception to \u2018best grade\u2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where a student has attempted a 1.00 credit course and attempts a 0.50 credit course to replace it (and is deemed to be equivalent), they will need to submit a request if they prefer \u2018best grade\u2019 to count in myAudit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SAT GRADES: In cases where a student has requested a SAT grade (an accommodation offered during the Pandemic) and subsequently repeats the course and earns a letter grade, the student will need to submit a request if they prefer the letter grade to count in myAudit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TRANSFER CREDITS: In cases where a student has received a transfer credit and subsequently repeats the course at 杏吧原创, they will need to submit a request if they prefer the 杏吧原创 credit to count in myAudit.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In any of these cases, students will need to <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/departmental-advisors-a-z\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact their departmental advisor<\/a> or the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/aac-request-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising Centre <\/a>for consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-does-best-grade-affect-special-students\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How does &#8216;best grade&#8217; affect Special students?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-does-best-grade-affect-special-students\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will apply to myAudit for Special students who have not previously studied in a degree program at 杏吧原创 University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Special students who have previously studied in a degree program but are not currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will apply if a Special student has attempted a course since their admission to Special studies and repeats the course during the same period of Special studies.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: A student was admitted to Special studies after studying in a degree program.&nbsp; The student attempts 0.50 credit PSYC 1001 as a Special student and repeats 0.5 credit PSYC 1001 as a Special student.&nbsp; The \u2018best grade\u2019 will apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of \u2018best grade\u2019 will not apply if a Special student has completed a course prior to their studies as a Special student and repeats the course as a Special student. In this case, the most recent attempt at the course as a Special student will count in myAudit as a Special student.&nbsp; If a Special student is re-admitted to degree studies, myAudit will apply the \u2018best grade\u2019 rule.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: A student attempted 0.50 credit PSYC 1001 as a degree student.&nbsp; The student was admitted to Special studies and attempted 0.50 credit PSYC 1001 as a Special student.&nbsp; The \u2018best grade\u2019 will not apply to myAudit as a Special student.&nbsp; However, if the student is re-admitted to degree studies, the \u2018best grade\u2019 would be applied to myAudit at that point.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-does-the-term-year-standing-mean\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What does the term &#8216;Year Standing&#8217; mean?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-does-the-term-year-standing-mean\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year standing is based on the number of credits you have completed successfully that are being applied to your degree. It is updated regularly as final grades are posted and you can view it on myAudit below the graphs and above the \u2018Summary of Degree Requirements\u2019 section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Year standing is based on the following credits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First Year: Fewer than 4.00 credits<br>Second Year: 4.00 through 8.50 credits<br>Third Year: 9.00 through 13.50 credits<br>Fourth Year: 14.00 or more credits (only for students in 20.00 credit degree programs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in a degree program that only requires 15.00 credits (ex. Bachelor of Economics), you cannot achieve 4th year standing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Engineering students should speak to their Faculty Advisor to find out more about &#8216;Year STATUS&#8217;, which is applicable in their programs.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-why-do-i-see-courses-set-aside-or-failed-and-or-forfeited-courses-at-the-end-of-myaudit\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Why do I see &#8216;Courses Set Aside&#8217; or &#8216;Failed and\/or Forfeited Courses&#8217; at the end of myAudit?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-why-do-i-see-courses-set-aside-or-failed-and-or-forfeited-courses-at-the-end-of-myaudit\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be courses listed on myAudit under a category called &#8216;Courses Set Aside&#8217;. These are courses you have previously attempted that DO NOT count towards your degree. These courses do not count towards your CGPA or graduation and can be set aside for different reasons. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your lowest graded attempt(s) of a repeated course will be listed here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If a course you have taken precludes another one. The course you initially took would be listed here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have completed more than the required amount of courses for your degree. These are \u2018extra classes\u2019 that you are registered in or have already completed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have exceeded the maximum of courses at the 1000-level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the course has \u2018no credit\u2019 value in your degree (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.carleton.ca\/calendars\/ugrad\/current\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these courses are all listed in the&nbsp;Undergraduate Calendar<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Failed and\/or Forfeited Courses are courses that no longer count towards your degree. This can happen if you have repeated a course, as the original attempt and grade will be forfeited. A precluded course will also appear in the forfeited section. This means if you take a course that precludes another (meaning they have similar content), you will&nbsp;only be credited for the most recent course attempt.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-are-breadth-requirements\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What are &#8216;Breadth&#8217; requirements?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-are-breadth-requirements\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The breadth requirement is part of most Bachelor of Arts* degree programs. Its purpose is to allow you to engage in a variety of topics so you receive a well-rounded arts education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to complete at least 1.00 credit in three of the four breadth areas, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Culture and Communication (includes: COMS, ENGL, FILM, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Humanities (includes: HIST, PHIL, RELI, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science, Engineering, and Design (includes: COMP, ERTH, MATH, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Sciences (includes: PSYC, SOCI, ECON, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure if you require the breadth requirement, check myAudit. It will list any of the requirements you have left, as well as break down the courses into categories so you can see which ones you still need to fulfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about majors exempt from the breadth requirement or to view what subjects are acceptable under certain categories, <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/regulations\/academicregulationsandrequirementsforthebachelorofartsdegree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">please visit the&nbsp;undergraduate calendar<\/a>.<br>*Different Breadth requirements are listed for programs not included in the Bachelor of Arts so if you have any questions <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/departmental-advisors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact your&nbsp;Program Advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-do-i-have-transfer-credits-and-what-are-they\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Do I have &#8216;Transfer Credits&#8217; and what are they?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-do-i-have-transfer-credits-and-what-are-they\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/admissions.carleton.ca\/apply\/transfer-credit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transfer credit<\/a>, also known as \u201cadvanced standing\u201d, refers to the number of credit or course equivalents you may be awarded towards your degree at 杏吧原创 based on previous (accredited) postsecondary studies. When courses are evaluated for transfer credit students may receive one of three possible decisions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The course may be evaluated as \u2018no credit\u2019 which means that the course is not equivalent to any course offered at 杏吧原创.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course may be assigned a generic credit. For example an English course taken at another institution may be given an evaluation of ENGL 1XXX. This means that the course is equivalent to a first year university level English course but does not correspond exactly to any of our first year English courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The course may be given an exact equivalency to a 杏吧原创 course. If you have questions about the transfer credit you were awarded or you wish to have a course evaluated again please contact Admissions Services at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@carleton.ca\"><strong>admissions@carleton.ca<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have received either no credit or a generic credit for courses you have taken at a previous institution you may appeal to have the course evaluated again.&nbsp;You may only submit this petition if you have new and detailed information about the course that was not presented during the first evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-is-the-first-year-grading-policy-and-do-i-qualify\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What is the First Year Grading Policy and do I qualify?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-is-the-first-year-grading-policy-and-do-i-qualify\">\n            \n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/registrar\/first-year-grading-faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Refer to the First Year Grading Policy FAQ<\/a> on the Registrar&#8217;s Office website.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/dl>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":450,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_cu_dining_location_slug":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_page_type":[14],"class_list":["post-318","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","cu_page_type-general"],"acf":{"cu_post_thumbnail":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/450"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=318"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1048,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/318\/revisions\/1048"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_page_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/academicadvising\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_page_type?post=318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}