Auburn University

1. 1 Pass/fail waits until junior year

   The Bulletin: "A junior or senior with a minimum overall grade average of 2.5 on at least 20 hours of credit earned at Auburn may elect any course to be graded on the S-U option, except for courses required in the Core Curriculum" or required by the major. As a freshman, every class you take is on the letter-grade scale. Plan your first year on that assumption.

   Auburn Bulletin — grades
2. 2 You get a grade before midterms

   "In order to facilitate the adjustment of students to the rigors of Auburn University coursework, faculty teaching core and participating courses must formally record an early alert grade for all students enrolled in those classes prior to midterm. This process will notify students of available resources and important deadlines." It is the earliest honest signal you will get. If it is low, talk to the instructor that week.

   Auburn Bulletin — early alert grades
3. 3 Everyone takes a history or literature sequence

   The Core Curriculum: "All Auburn students are required to complete a six semester credit hour sequence in either History or Literature as part of their requirements." That is two linked courses, alongside six hours of English Composition and the rest of the core. Your curriculum model shows which options your major expects.

   Auburn Bulletin — the Core Curriculum
4. 4 Missed an exam? You have one week to ask

   The class attendance policy: "Arrangement to make up missed major examinations (e.g., hour exams, midterm exams) due to properly authorized excused absences shall be initiated by the student as soon as possible but no later than one week from the end of the period of the excused absence." Instructors are expected to excuse absences for illness, a death in the immediate family, university trips and a few other reasons, and may ask for verification. Keep your documentation and email the instructor as soon as you are back.

   Auburn Bulletin — class attendance
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