This section of the catalog contains information about the university's general academic policies. All SWT students should review this information carefully when they enter the university. The information is divided into the following sections: (1) Registration, (2) Texas Legislative Requirements, (3) Academic Regulations, (4) Probation and Suspension Regulations, (5) Degree and Graduation Policies, (6) Academic Honors.
Academic Honesty Statement
Learning and teaching take place best in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom and openness. All members of the academic community are responsible for supporting freedom and openness through rigorous personal standards of honesty and fairness. Plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty undermine the very purpose of the university and diminish the value of an education. Specific sanctions for academic dishonesty are outlined in SWTexan.
Schedule of Classes. The Schedule of Classes contains CATS registration instructions, dates, and fee schedules, as well as a list of classes offered, meeting days and times, and locations. Also included are instructions on dropping a class or withdrawing, refund schedules, final exam schedules and other information that will be needed throughout the semester.
Academic Advising. The University encourages all students to seek individual academic advising before each registration. Undeclared majors are advised by the College of General Studies, others by their major department. Advisers help students understand academic requirements and plan schedules to meet those requirements.
Correct Data. The student is responsible for making certain the University has correct demographic data. Changes in name, local and permanent address and phone number, marital status, etc. should be reported immediately to the Registrar's Office if an undergraduate student, or the Graduate Office if a graduate student. The University is not responsible for correspondence credits due to unreported name changes.
Privacy Act of 1974. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 protects the privacy of educational records, establishes the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data. Students also have the right to file complaints with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Office concerning alleged failures by the university to comply with the Act. University policy explains in detail the procedures to be used in complying with the act. The policy is printed in the Schedule of Classes distributed by the Registrar's Office at the beginning of each semester. The policy is also contained in UPPS 07.08.01, "Access to Individual Student Data and Academic Records," available in the Learning Resources Center. The Dean of Students and the Registrar both presume that each student is independent of his or her parents when dealing with the student's educational records. Procedures for establishing dependency status are available in both offices.
Undergraduate Student Classification. Classification is based on cumulative hours passed (not counting hours currently enrolled.)
|
Freshman = 0-29 hours |
Junior = 60-89 hours |
|
Sophomore = 30-59 hours |
Senior = 90+ hours |
Course Numbers. Courses listed in this catalog and in the Schedule of Classes follow a four-digit numbering system. The first digit indicates the level of the course: 1- freshman, 2 - sophomore, 3 - junior, 4 - senior, 5 and 6 - post-baccalaureate, 7 - doctoral. The second digit indicates the number of semester credit hours the course carries. The last two digits usually indicate the location of the course in the department's curriculum. A letter (A, B, C, etc.) attached to a course number indicates an area of concentration within the course. The numbers in parentheses following a course title indicate the clock hours per week spent in lecture and in laboratory, respectively. A course preceded by (WI) is writing intensive.
Individualized Topic Courses. When a student registers for an individualized topic course, the instructor and student must agree in writing upon a specific topic or area of study. A copy of the agreement must be filed in the departmental or division office.
Texas Legislative Requirements
Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP). The main component of this program is a test of skills in mathematics, reading and writing. It is an entry level test and must be taken before the student earns nine or more hours of college level work at a Texas public institution of higher education. There are severe academic consequences for not taking this test in a timely fashion. A limited number of TASP fee waiver vouchers are available through the Student Financial Aid Office. Students with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations should refer to the section of the TASP Registration Bulletin dealing with Special Testing Accommodations.
Students who are not TASP Exempt are strongly encouraged to take the TASP test prior to their first semester at SWT. Any student unable to do so should take the first TASP test given during their first semester at SWT. Students without TASP scores are usually not permitted to participate in mid-semester registration for the next semester.
Some students are exempt from this test requirement. A student will be identified as "TASP Exempt" when we receive official proof that he or she satisfies any one of the following:
1. earned a Bachelor's degree;
2. passed three or more hours of college work before 9/1/89;
3. earned a composite score of at least 26 on a recent ACT test with at least 22 on each of the English and Mathematics sub-scores; (The ACT scores used for TASP Exemption must come from the same test date and that test can be no more than 5 years old.)
4. on an SAT test taken before 3/31/95 the student had a Verbal plus Mathematics total of at least 1090 and scored at least 470 on the Verbal part and at least 530 on the Mathematics part or on an SAT test taken after 3/31/95 the student had a Verbal plus Mathematics total of at least 1180 and scored at least 550 on each of the two parts; (The SAT scores used for TASP Exemption must come from the same test date and that test can be no more than 5 years old.)
5. on an Exit Level TAAS test dated before 12/31/93, the student passed each part on his or her first attempt and with a score of at least 1780 on each part or on an Exit Level TAAS test dated after 12/31/93, the student passed each part on his or her first attempt and with a score of at least 1780 on the Writing part, at least X-89 on the Reading part and at least X-86 on the Mathematics part; (The TAAS scores used for TASP Exemption can be no more than 3 years old.)
6. is deaf or blind and passed three or more hours of college work before 9/1/95.
Any student exempt by reason 1, 2 or 6 may still need to take the TASP test if he or she is following a degree program that includes teacher certification.
If a student fails one or more parts of the TASP test, that student will be required to be in a remedial program in at least one of the areas failed, every semester that the student is in school (including summer sessions) until all parts of the TASP test are passed. A student with a failing TASP score may not take any 3000 or 4000 level classes if the hours that student has earned plus the 3000 or 4000 level hours that student is trying to take add up to a number 60 or higher.
If you have taken the TASP test and SWT does not have your scores, you may go to room 840 of the administration building, J.C. Kellam. The office of Remediation Services may be able to retrieve your scores. For other questions about the TASP, you may call Remediation Services at (512) 245-3942.
Requirements in History and Political Science. Texas law requires that every student graduating from a state-supported college or university must take six semester hours of American history and six semester hours of American government.* Both of these requirements are included in the university's general studies program.
Catalog Designation. The catalog designation a student receives when entering SWT determines the curriculum and other academic policies that apply to the student. Catalog designations are made according to the following guidelines:
1. Students with no prior college work are assigned to the current catalog.
2. Students with prior college work:
a. Students with prior college work from Texas senior or out-of-state institutions are assigned to the current catalog.
b. Students with college work during the last six years, solely from Texas junior colleges, are assigned to the SWT catalog which was in effect at the time of the student's initial junior college enrollment.
3. Former SWT students (those who leave for one or more long semesters . and apply for readmission).
a. Former students whose initial SWT enrollment was more than six years ago are assigned to the current catalog.
b. Former SWT students whose initial SWT enrollment was within the last six years and who have completed fewer than 30 hours of college work elsewhere during the interim retain their initial SWT catalog designation.
c. Former SWT students whose initial SWT enrollment was within the last six years and who have completed 30 or more hours of college work elsewhere during the interim are assigned to the current catalog.
4. An academic school dean may change the catalog designation.
Course Load. The following regulations govern the number of credit hours an undergraduate student may carry during a given term:
Fall or Spring Semester: Those enrolled for 12 or more credit hours are considered full-time students. An average load for a student with a 2.00 or higher GPA is 15-17 credit hours; however, if such a student is enrolled in only five courses, as many as 18 credit hours is also considered an average load. Graduating seniors or students with a 3.00 or higher GPA may carry 19 credit hours. Those with a 3.75 or higher GPA may carry up to 22.
Six-Week Summer Terms: The usual summer load is 6 credit hours per six-week term. Students in good standing may take eight hours during a summer semester without needing their dean's approval.
Only in exceptional circumstances, and only with the approval of the school dean, will students be allowed to exceed the stated course load limitations. In any regular semester or six-week term during which a student is enrolled at SWT, the course load limitations apply to all work attempted, whether at SWT or elsewhere.
Class Attendance. The university expects students to attend every scheduled class meeting. General requirements for class attendance are as follows:
1. Faculty are encouraged to establish mandatory attendance requirements in each course.
2. Each faculty member will inform students of the course attendance policy at the initial class meeting.
3. Students are responsible for understanding the attendance policy for each course in which they enroll and for meeting the attendance requirements.
4. Failure to meet the attendance requirements in a course may lower a grade.
Dropping Classes/Withdrawing from the University. Dropping a class is an official action whereby students inform the University that they will cease attending a class in which they are enrolled while remaining enrolled in at least one other course. Withdrawing is an official action whereby a student informs the university that the he/she will cease attending all classes.
The deadline for dropping classes or withdrawing from the university is two weeks preceding the beginning of final examinations during the fall and spring semesters (one week preceding final examinations during the summer sessions). When a student drops one or more classes or withdraws from the university, either a "W" grade (withdrawn passing) or an "F" grade (failing) will be assigned for each course as follows:
1. A "W" grade will be assigned automatically if a student officially withdraws from the university or officially drops one or more classes on/before the 12th class day. This period shall be designated as the automatic "W" period.
2. After the automatic "W" period, faculty assign grades to students who officially drop classes or withdraw from the university. Faculty assign the "W" grade only to those students who have a passing average at the time the drop/withdraw action is officially completed. Otherwise, faculty assign the "F" grade.
Grade Reports. Semester grades are based on the student's written or oral work in a given course. Attendance may also affect the grade. Final grade reports are issued by the Registrar at the end of each regular semester and summer session. Mid-term grade reports are issued in regular semesters if the student is enrolled in a freshman or sophomore course and is earning a grade of D or F.
Grade Symbols. Grades at SWT are indicated by the following symbols: A is excellent; B is good; C is average; D is passing; F is failing or withdrawn failing; CR = credit. A grade of PR which is temporary and non-punitive, may be assigned in selected courses where the required clock hours needed to complete requirements extend beyond the regular semester or summer session. The I grade may be assigned when due to unusual circumstances beyond the student's control a significant portion of a course, such as a term paper or final examination, has not been completed. If a student needs to repeat a course or a significant portion of a course, a "W" or "F" grade should be assigned according to regulations governing the assignments of such grades. A "W" grade cannot be assigned if the student has not officially dropped the course within the semester deadlines. An I grade from SWT will not count as hours attempted until another grade is assigned with the I. Twelve months after an SWT I grade is assigned, it will automatically change to an IF if the course work has not been completed. An I grade transferred from another institution will also convert to an IF after one calendar year. A grade of W is assigned if a student drops a course by the Automatic "W" Drop/Withdrawal Deadline (see Official University Calendar, page 4). After the Automatic "W" Drop/Withdrawal Deadline, an F or W will be assigned depending on whether the student is passing (W) or failing (F) the course at the time the drop/withdrawal action is officially completed.
Grade-Point Average (GPA). SWT utilizes the four-point system. The GPA is the total number of grade-points earned divided by the number of semester hours attempted. Semester grade symbols have the following values: A = 4 points; B = 3 points; C = 2 points; D = 1 point; F or I-F = 0 points. Neither hours nor grades are calculated for I, CR, P, or W. To maintain an average of C, grade-points divided by semester hours attempted must equal at least 2.00.
The SWT GPA for all work attempted at SWT is used to determine whether a student is meeting minimum academic standards. Beginning in the fall of 1991, this SWT GPA will be calculated by the procedures described in the section titled "Repeating Courses" (see below).
Transcripts. Effective fall 1991, SWT transcripts will separate transfer course work from SWT course work. Transfer work listed chronologically, will be listed first and will show the number of hours transferred; no transfer GPA will be printed. SWT course work listed chronologically, will follow any transfer course work. The transcript will show SWT hours attempted, SWT hours passed, SWT grade points and SWT GPA.
Courses taken at other schools will not be included in the grade-point average at SWT. SWT GPA will be the only GPA calculated.
Repeating Courses. Effective fall l991, a student may repeat a course, but cannot receive credit for the course more than once unless the course description in the catalog specifically provides that the course may be repeated for credit. When a course is repeated more than once, the second grade (first repeat) and all subsequent grades (repeats) are included in computing the SWT hours attempted, grade-points earned and GPA. "W" and "I" grades are excluded. A course taken at SWT must be repeated at SWT to be counted as a repeat. A course taken for transfer credit must be repeated as transfer credit to count as a repeat.
The first time that a course is repeated, Fall 1991 or after, it will be calculated as if it were the first repeat of the course. Any additional repetitions will be counted as second or greater repeats.
If the last grade in a repeated course is lower than an earlier grade, the last grade is used to determine whether the course fulfills university requirements.
Courses repeated prior to fall 1991 will follow the repeat policy enforced at the time the courses were taken. Prior to fall 1991: The last grade of a repeat counts, W and I grades excluded. If the last time a course is taken is from another school, that course will meet degree requirements, but the last grade at SWT counts towards the SWT GPA.
Change of Grade. An individual course grade may be changed when the involved faculty member certifies to the registrar that an error was made in computing the original grade. The grade change must be approved by the department chair and the appropriate school dean. Students who wish to protest a grade earned in a course should first discuss the grade with the instructor. If no resolution is reached, the student may appeal the grade to the department chair. If no satisfactory conclusion can be reached at this level, the student may appeal to the school dean whose decision is final.
Student Indebtedness. All university property in a student's possession must be returned and all debts to the university, including past due indebtedness to loan funds, must be satisfactorily adjusted before the student is eligible to receive a statement of good standing, an official transcript of credit, graduation, or re-admission to the university. Moreover, continued failure to adjust such debt may result in the student's losing the privilege of attending class.
Minimum Academic Standards. Students must meet minimum academic standards in work completed at SWT. Those who fail to do so are placed on academic probation or academic suspension, as appropriate. In determining whether a student is placed on probation or suspension, only grades earned at SWT will count.
Academic Probation. Academic probation is an emphatic warning that the quality of the student's work has not met the university's minimum academic standards and that the quality must improve during the probationary semester in order for the student to continue at SWT. A student will be placed on academic probation at the end of the fall or spring semester in which the SWT GPA is less than 2.00. A student will be removed from academic probation at the end of any long term or summer term if the SWT GPA is 2.00 or higher.
Students placed on academic probation must raise their SWT GPA during the first probationary semester, e.g., if a student is placed on academic probation because the SWT GPA has fallen to 1.85, at the end of the first probationary semester the SWT GPA must be 1.86 or higher, or the student will be placed on first academic suspension. If the student raises the SWT GPA at the end of the first probationary semester, but it is still less than 2.00, the student may continue for a second probationary semester. If the SWT GPA is still less than 2.00 at the end of the second probationary semester, the student will be placed on first academic suspension.
Policies Governing First Academic Suspension. A first academic suspension will be for the first long semester following placement on academic suspension. Appeals for reinstatement, based on extenuating circumstances, may be made prior to the Monday of registration week to the student's school dean, who will render a decision on the matter. A student suspended from one school of the university may not be reinstated by the dean of another undergraduate school. Deans may, at their discretion, impose conditions regarding course load limits, work load limits, counseling, etc. If the dean denies reinstatement, the student may then appeal to the Suspension Appeals Committee. If reinstatement is allowed, the suspension notation will remain on the student's transcript. The transcript will also show "Reinstated for ___ , Enters on Academic Probation."
Unless other special conditions are imposed by the dean or the Suspension Appeals Committee, students granted reinstatement and re-admitted on academic probation, must raise their SWT GPA at the end of the first probationary semester or be placed on academic suspension. If students raise their SWT GPA at the end of the first probationary semester, but it remains below 2.00, they may continue their studies for a second probationary semester. Students must raise their SWT GPA to at least 2.00 by the end of the second probationary semester, or they will be placed on second academic suspension.
In addition to any special conditions imposed by the dean or the Suspension Appeals Committee, students must meet the conditions under "Academic Probation" explained above. At the end of the second probationary semester, if the SWT GPA is less than 2.00, the student will be placed on second academic suspension.
Students not previously suspended from another college or university who are placed on first academic suspension from SWT at the end of the spring semester will be reinstated by the registrar on first-semester probation for the following fall semester if they (1) attend both summer terms at SWT, (2) pass nine semester hours, and (3) earn a 2.00 GPA on all work attempted in both terms or the student will be removed from probation if the SWT GPA is 2.00 or greater at the end of the second summer term.
Readmission Following a First Academic Suspension. Students who re-enter the university following an academic suspension do so on academic probation. For specific regulations, refer to paragraph on "Academic Probation" on the previous page. If the SWT GPA is not raised at the end of the first probationary semester, or is less than 2.00 at the end of the second probationary semester, the student will be placed on second academic suspension.
Policies Governing Second Academic Suspension. Students who fail to meet the minimum academic standards defined above will be placed on academic suspension for a second time, for a period of two calendar years. If there are extenuating circumstances, students may appeal prior to the Monday of registration week to the appropriate school dean for reinstatement. If reinstatement is denied, students may then appeal to the Suspension Appeals Committee. If the appeal is approved, students may return to SWT on academic probation, subject to special conditions imposed by the dean or the Suspension Appeals Committee regarding course load limits, work load limits, counseling, etc. If reinstatement is allowed, the suspension notation will remain on the student's transcript, which will also show "Reinstated for ___, Enters on Academic Probation." In addition to any special conditions imposed by the dean or the Suspension Appeals Committee, students must meet the conditions under "Academic Probation" explained previously. At the end of the second probationary semester, if the SWT GPA is less than 2.00, the student will be placed on academic suspension.
Readmission Following a Second Academic Suspension. At the end of the two-year period for a second academic suspension, students may apply for re-admission to SWT.
Effect of Suspension on Correspondence or Extension Courses. While on suspension, students may complete a correspondence course in which they enrolled prior to suspension. Students may not enroll in an extension or correspondence course from the university while on suspension.
Registering at Another Institution During Suspension. Students who have been placed on academic suspension are not prohibited from registering at another institution; however, such academic work will not change the GPA used for calculating probation and suspension, since only those grades earned at SWT are calculated in determining probation-suspension status. Students who enroll for 30 or more semester hours at another institution while on suspension from SWT will be considered transfer students if they return and will be required to have a 2.25 GPA in that work for re-admission.
Exceptions. Cases in which the circumstances are not covered by the above regulations shall be handled at the discretion of the Director of Admission and the school dean.
Degree and Graduation Policies
Application for Degree Outline. After completing 45-60 semester hours, students should request a degree outline through their major department. When the outline is approved by the appropriate school dean, it will list all courses required for graduation. The outline should be used to determine which courses to take at each registration. Students receiving Veteran Administration Educational Assistance must provide the Office of Veteran Affairs with a copy of the degree outline in the semester following completion of 45-60 semester hours or completion of the core curriculum, whichever occurs first. The outline must be supplied before the student requests certification for subsequent semesters.
Application for Degree Summary. After completing all but 30 semester hours of the prescribed degree outline, the student must apply for a degree summary from the appropriate school dean. The summary will list the courses remaining to be taken as well as grade-point averages in all courses taken at SWT and in the major and minor fields of study. If any of the GPA's are below the minimums required for graduation, the summary can be used in deciding how to raise the averages in the remaining course work.
Application for Degree. Students must indicate their intent to graduate during registration for their last semester (Summer Session I for August graduation). A $20.00 Graduation Processing Fee must be paid along with the usual registration fees. The student must also complete the degree application in the office of the appropriate school dean. Additionally, students planning to graduate in absentia must pay a $4.00 fee to cover special handling of diplomas. If a student fails to complete the required courses in time for a planned graduation, the student must reapply for the next graduation and pay a fee of $3.00 for changing the diploma insert. Failure to apply for graduation on time may require the issuance of a statement of completion and may delay the awarding of the diploma until the following graduation. Because of the problem of receiving official transcripts in a timely fashion, students taking off-campus courses in their final semester should delay their application for graduation until the following semester. Graduation eligibility in any given semester is determined one day prior to graduation. Therefore, official transcripts of all transfer course work applied to a degree must be received in the Admissions Office not later than one day prior to graduation.
Residency Requirements. To qualify for graduation with a bachelor's degree, a student must have been in residence at SWT for at least two long (fall or spring) semesters or 30 weeks in summer terms. A student must also complete at least 30 semester hours of work at SWT (at least 24 semester hours of which must be advanced). Additionally, 24 semester hours of the last 30 hours offered toward graduation must be taken at SWT. At least six hours of the advanced work included in the major or in the first teaching field must be done in residence.
Minimum Grade Requirements for Graduation. Before graduating from SWT, students must satisfy the following minimum grade requirements:
Degrees without Teacher Certification (SWT minimums; individual departments may have higher requirements listed later in this catalog):
1. An SWT GPA of 2.00
2. A GPA of 2.25 in the major(s)
3. A GPA of 2.00 in the minor(s)
Degrees with Teacher Certification (minimums):
1. An SWT GPA of 2.50.
2. Successful completion of student teaching
3. A grade of C in English 1310 and 1320 (or their equivalents)
4. A grade of C in Math 1315 or 1319 (or their equivalents)
5. A grade of C in each course in the assigned professional education sequence
6. A grade of C in the first and/or second teaching fields for secondary education students or in the specialization(s) and/or majors for elementary education students.
Maximum Elective Hours in Courses for the Major or Minor. No more than six semester hours within a major or a first teaching field may count as electives after the minimum requirements of the major or teaching field are fulfilled. Likewise, no more than six semester hours may be counted as electives in a minor or second teaching field once the minimums have been met. Approval of elective credit beyond these maximums must be granted by the appropriate school dean.
Requirements for a Second Bachelor's Degree. Subsequent to receiving the first bachelor's degree, a second bachelor's degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 30 additional semester hours as recommended by the Chair of the student's major department and subject to the approval of the appropriate School Dean. Students earning second bachelor's degrees are not eligible for graduation with honors. Residency requirements (as indicated above) apply except that the advanced semester hours required are determined by the dean.
Requirements for Dual Bachelor's Degrees. If two bachelor's degrees are conferred simultaneously, the student must complete a minimum of 30 hours beyond the requirements of the single degree. Degree outlines and summaries must be filed in the office of each school dean. Graduation will occur when the student has completed requirements for both degrees.
Requirements for Double Majors. A student who fulfills the specified requirements for two different major fields authorized under a single degree, prior to graduation, has completed a double major. Both fields are recognized as majors on the student's transcript.
Time Limit for Earning a Degree. Students may graduate under the requirements for the degree set forth in the SWT catalog in force during the session in which they first enroll, provided they graduate within six years from the end of the session. Transfer students who have been assigned an SWT catalog based on their first semester at a Texas junior college have six years from the end of the semester upon which their catalog designation was based to graduate, not six years from their initial semester at SWT. After the expiration of such a period of time, students may have to meet requirements outlined in the current catalog. "Requirements for the Degree" refers to the pattern of courses and grade-point averages required for graduation. It does not include other rules and regulations such as probation and suspension criteria, requirements for admission to courses or programs, etc.
Transfer Credit from Two-Year Colleges. SWT will apply to a degree up to 66 hours from an accredited junior/community college. (At the approval of the individual school dean, 6-8 hours may be added.) At the time of transfer, all transferable work attempted at a junior/community college will be recorded on the official transcript. If the number of hours transferred from a junior college exceeds 66, the student's department chair will recommend to the school dean how the student will satisfy degree requirements.
Career Services. Assistance with career planning and job placement is available to all SWT students through the Office of Career Services. Career counseling is offered to students to help them establish career goals, select a major, and secure employment either part-time while in school or full-time upon graduation. Part-time employment assistance (on and off campus) is available to students needing additional financial resources to continue their education. A career information and employer library helps students learn about potential careers and employers. To assist students in securing employment, services provided include establishing a placement credential file, posting notices of job openings (part-time and full-time), and arranging on-campus interviews with representatives of business, industrial concerns, governmental agencies, and the military, as well as representatives of post graduate educational programs for students seeking graduate school information. In addition, special programs such as Careers Day (September), Summer Job Fair (February), and the National Minority Expo for Career Job Opportunities (April) bring hundreds of employers to campus. Students are able to discuss careers, summer employment, internships, co-ops, and employment with the various employers.
For information on teacher placement, see page 172.
Dean's List. To be eligible for the Dean's List at the close of any fall or spring semester, an undergraduate must have earned a minimum GPA of 3.5 in that semester on at least 12 credit hours excluding Correspondence courses. Graduate courses count.
Graduation with Honors. Students earning a GPA of 3.40-3.59 will graduate cum laude; 3.6-3.79 will graduate magna cum laude; 3.8-4.0 will graduate summa cum laude. Calculation of the GPA to determine honors status is based on all SWT work applied to the first bachelor's degree, including work completed in the final semester. Transfer students who have earned at least 60 semester hours at SWT are eligible to graduate with honors if their SWT GPA meets the above criteria. Students earning second baccalaureate degrees are not eligible for graduation with honors. For further information please contact Ms. Diann McCabe, Assistant to the Director of the Honors Program, at (512) 245-2266.
The following honor societies are open to qualified SWT students:
Alpha Chi. Alpha Chi is a national honor society which promotes academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and honors those who achieve such distinction. To qualify for membership, a student must be a junior or senior (having attained no less than 60 credit hours), have a minimum SWT GPA of 3.50 on at least 30 semester hours at SWT, and have a GPA of 3.0 on transferred work. Alpha Chi is the oldest honor society at SWT, founded in 1922. Membership in the honor society is indicated on the student's transcript. Members are also eligible to compete for Alpha Chi scholarships and fellowships. For further information please contact Dr. Melanie Lewis at (512) 245-3361.
Alpha Lambda Delta. Alpha Lambda Delta is a National Academic Honor Society for Freshmen that honors academic excellence during a student's first year in college. Its purpose is to encourage superior academic achievement among students in their first year in institutions of higher education, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist women and men in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their roles in society. Membership is open to all freshmen who are registered for a full course of study leading to a bachelor's degree, who achieve a minimum scholastic average of 3.5 (based on grades of the first full semester or on the cumulative average of the first year in college), and who have paid the initiation and lifetime membership fee. Members are eligible to compete for Alpha Lambda Delta awards and fellowships. For further information please contact Dr. Michael Nowicki at (512) 245-3557.
Golden Key National Honor Society. Golden Key recognizes and encourages scholastic achievement and excellence in all undergraduate fields, supports the faculty and administration in developing and maintaining high academic standards, provides economic assistance by means of annual scholarships, and promotes altruistic conduct through volunteer service to the university and community. The Golden Key National Honor Society accepts students who have a minimum GPA of 3.40, have completed 60 college hours, 25 of which must have been taken at SWT, have filed a Member Data Form, and have paid the initiation and life membership fee. For further information please contact Ms. Linda Thomas at (512) 245-8303.
Go to top of page. Go to Undergraduate Catalog Home Page. Go to SWT Home Page.
Last Updated: 2/26/1997