Updated Articles

  1. Course Withdrawal Updated

    Sometimes work, unexpected difficulties, or other issues can arise in your life.  When these things occur, a course withdrawal may be possible. It is always suggested that you first examine other options, such as utilizing the  late ...
  2. Withdrawal - Attendance Updated

    Withdrawal -  Attendance (WA) Attendance at CSU-Global is defined as submitting an assignment in the grade book: posting a discussion, responding to another student’s discussion post, completing a mastery exercise (within Canvas), s...
  3. Accepted TurnItIn File Types Updated

    In order for instructors to view and grade Critical Thinking and Portfolio assignments, a TurnItIn report must be generated.  A TurnItIn report is automatically generated when you submit the appropriate file type.  Here is a list of fil...
  4. What is SAP Suspension? Updated

    Every institution of higher education that receives Federal Title IV Funds is required by the U.S.Department of Education to define and enforce standards of satisfactory academic progress. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) measures a student&rs...
  5. Financial Aid and SAP Updated

    Financial Aid and SAP (Satisfactory Academic Progress) Federal regulations and CSU-Global policy require that students who are receiving federal financial aid (FA) must make academic progress as defined by the Academic Expectations Poli...
  6. How can I request an Incomplete? Updated

    An Incomplete can allow you to complete Critical Thinking and Mastery Exercises from weeks 6-8, and your final portfolio project up to 4 weeks after a course has ended. To be considered for an Incomplete, you must email a completed Incompl...
  7. GPA Calculation Updated

    Cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing quality points earned by the number of attempted credit hours. Here is a chart showing the quality points for some common grades.  This chart does not show all CSU-Global grade opti...
  8. Can I withdraw or fail in provisional status? Updated

    Both withdrawing or failing while you are in a provisional status can have a negative effect. You need to maintain both your GPA and completion rate (credits passed/credits attempted) during this time to meet provisional requirements . If you ar...
  9. How many classes can I take at a time? Updated

    As an undergraduate student , you are allowed a course load of up to 15 credits per trimester with no more than 2 courses in any one term.  As a graduate student , you are allowed a course load of up to 9 credits per trimester wit...
  10. Why am I on the Gold or Burgundy track? Updated

    Your specific track, Burgundy or Gold, will determine what terms you can take courses in. Students who start their first course in an A or C  term are assigned to the Burgundy Track. Students who start in a B or D term will be assigned the Go...