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Academic Advising
Manual
2015-2016
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[MCB Advising Manual Preface]
This manual was written to consolidate the many University and MCB Policies, Procedures and Guidelines that
will hopefully be of assistance to MCB advisors as well as staff, students and administrators. Many of the policies
provided here are taken from the 2015-2016 Catalog, Administrative and Department issued policies, and various documents created to define the business programs in the Monfort College of Business.
I hope you will find this information useful when advising business students.
Freshman students are advised by an academic advisor in MCB’s Advising Center. All other business students are
assigned faculty advisors according to their chosen emphasis area within the Monfort College of Business. The
Advising Center provides secondary academic advising and serves as a resource to faculty advisors.
If you need additional academic information about policies and procedures the MCB Advising Center can help
identify sources of information.
[Monfort College of Business Mission and Vision]
Our mission is to deliver excellent business programs and related learning opportunities that prepare individuals
for successful careers and responsible leadership in business and society.
Our vision is to be a premier business education provider that inspires and enhances individual, organizational,
and societal journeys to performance excellence.
Core Values:
Excellence - Rigor, Innovation, Continuous Improvement
Accountability - Responsibility, Stewardship, Commitment
Integrity - Ethics, Honesty, Courage
Opportunity - Knowledge, Diversity, Leadership
Community - Citizenship, Society, Service
As part of the Monfort College of Business’ continuous improvement efforts, it has developed the following learning goals and objectives. The outcomes related to these learning goals and objectives are measured and the results
are reviewed by faculty. Corrective actions are taken as needed to ensure a superior learning experience for our
students.
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[Table of Contents]
Academic Calendar 2015-2016
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Monfort College of Business Advising Syllabus
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Suggested Advising Schedule for Monfort College of Business
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Advising contact information
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How Do I Know Who My Advisor Is?
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Monfort College of Business Admission Requirements
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Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Equivalency
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Math Requirements for Business Students
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UNC Mathematics Placement
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Monfort College of Business Transfer Policies
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The Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for Business Majors
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MCB Graduation Requirements
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Monfort College of Business Minors
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Prerequisite Policy
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Grades, Records and Transcripts
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Grade Replacement
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Continuation Requirements
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MCB Probation/Suspension Process
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Course Substitutions and Waivers
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Professional Experience
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Links to UNC Calendars
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UNC Resource Guide
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Registration Error Messages
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UNC Academic Standing
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Campus Map
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UNC Directory
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[Academic Calendar 2015-2016]
Fall Semester 2015
Registration Opens
Monday, April 6th
Residence Halls Open
Thursday, August 20th
Classes BeginMonday, August 24th
Add Deadline*Friday, August 28th
Labor Day Holiday (No Classes)
Monday, September 7th
Drop Deadline*Friday, September 4th
Grade Replacement Application Deadline
Friday, September 4th
Individual Course Withdraw Deadline*
Thursday, October 15th
Complete Schedule Withdraw Deadline**
Tuesday, November 17th
Thanksgiving Holiday (No Classes)
Wed-Sun, November 25-29th
Final Exam Week
Monday - Friday, December 7-11th
CommencementSaturday, December 12th
Residence Halls Close at 10AM
Saturday, December 12th
Winter Semester
Registration Opens
Classes begin Add deadline Drop deadline Grade Replacement Application deadline Individual course withdrawal deadline* Complete Withdrawal deadline** Interim session ends Mon, Oct 5, 2015
Mon, Dec 14th
Tues, Dec 15th
Wed, Dec 16th
Wed, Dec 16th
Fri, Dec 25th
Mon, Jan 4th, 2016
Fri, Jan 8, 2016
Spring Semester 2016
Registration Opens (Per schedule)
Mon, Nov. 2, 2015
Residence Halls Open
Fri, Jan. 8, 2016
Classes Begin
Mon, Jan. 11, 2016
Add Deadline*Friday, January 15th
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
Monday, January 18th
Drop Deadline*Monday, January 25th
Grade Replacement Application Deadline
Monday, January 25th
Individual Course Withdraw Deadline*
Monday, March 7th
Spring Break (No Classes)
Sat-Sun, March 12-20th
Complete Schedule Withdraw Deadline**
Friday, April 15th
Final Exam Week
Monday - Friday, May 5-6th
CommencementSaturday, May 7th
Residence Halls Close at 10AM
Saturday, May 7th
*The individual course withdrawal deadline applies if you are registered for more than one course and only withdrawing from one.
You will still pay full tuition for both courses.
**The complete schedule withdrawal deadline applies if you are withdrawing from all of your courses (even if you are only registered
for one).
Courses that do not meet the enitre semester have their own add/drop/withdrawal deadlines.
Please see the short-course calendar for couse specific deadlines.
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[Monfort College of Business Advising Syllabus]
What is Academic Advising?
Academic Advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students’ understanding of the meaning and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development
toward academic success and lifelong learning (NACADA, 2004).
Required Materials
What can you expect your advisor to do?
Students are required to familiarize themselves with
the following required materials:
• URSA username and password
• Academic Catalog
• Be accessible for meeting with advisees via office
hours, telephone, e-mail or web access
• Encourage and guide students as they define and
develop their academic and career goals
• Review the student’s degree evaluation to assess
academic progress
• Communicate the curriculum, graduation requirements, academic policies and procedures
• Refer students to available University and College
resources when needed
•Maintain confidentiality, adhering to FERPA guidelines and UNC policies
unco.smartcatalogiq.com/
• Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
www.unco.edu/dos/assets/pdf/StudentCodeofConduct.pdf
Students are responsible for bringing the following
required materials to their advising appointments or
sessions:
• Suggested 4 year schedule
• Liberal Arts Core Checklist
• Current Degree Works
• Current Unoficial transcript
What are you expected to do?
When should you meet with your advisor?
Whenever your question or statement begins….
“How do I...”
• Schedule regular appointments with an advisor
“Where do I...”
during each semester
“When do I...”
• Come prepared to ask questions and bring a copy
“Who is...”
of your 4-Year Suggested Schedule, Degree Works,
and Academic Transcript to each appointment
• Be an active participant in the advising experience
and complete tasks suggested by the advisor during
your advising sessions
• Keep a record of your progress toward meeting your
goals
• Become knowledgeable about college programs,
policies and procedures
• Provide honest and accurate information to the
advisor regarding any concerns, questions, or special
needs that might affect academic success
• Adhere to the policies set forth in the MCB Student
Code of Professional Conduct
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“What do I...”
“Help...”
“I do not know...”
“Why do I...”
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[Suggested Advising Schedule for Monfort College of Business]
Year One
Year Two
Academic Advisor: MCB Advising Center Advisor
Academic Advisor: Fall Semester
Faculty Advisor: Spring assigned by Emphasis Area
Appointments: Fall (Oct/Nov), Spring (Mar/Apr), or
as needed
Advising Topics may include:
1.) Academic Advising 4-Year Plan & Syllabus
2.) Understand/Create 4-Year Plan
3.) Print, and interpret requirements on Degree
Works
4.) Registration Process and how to use URSA
5.) Explore Emphasis Areas in Business
6.) Explore Minors: Business or Non-Business
7.) Get Involvement (MCB Clubs & Organizations)
8.) Study Abroad
9.) Advising Tutorials
Appointments: Fall (Oct/Nov), Spring (Mar/Apr), or
as needed
Advising Topics may include:
1.) Faculty Advisor Information
2.) MCB Student Code of Professional Conduct
3.) Career Services
4.) Business GPA Requirements/Rules and Calculation
5.) Setting Goals (Academic, Career, College, etc.)
6.) Study Abroad
7.) CPA 150 Hour Requirement (Acct Only)
8.) Internships/Professional Experience (BA 299)
A PIN number is required for registration and is given
A PIN number is required for registration and is given at the appointment.
at the appointment.
Year Three
Year Four
Faculty Advisor: Assigned by Emphasis Area.
Look up your Faculty Advisor on URSA, under the
Student Tab (“Student Information”), or contact the
School Administrative Assistant at the information
below:
• Accounting & CIS: Kepner 2090, 970-351-2855
• Finance & Marketing: Kepner 1090, 970-351-2275
• Management & General: Kepner 1090, 970-3512088
Faculty Advisor: Assigned by Emphasis Area.
Appointments: Fall (Oct/Nov), Spring (March/April),
or as needed.
Advising Topics may include:
1.) Career Directions or Goals
2.) Business electives and Emphasis Electives
3.) Internships/Professional Experience (BA 299)
4.) Networking Night
5.) UNC Job Fair (October and February)
6.) Career Services and their Resources
7.) Staying on Track for Graduation
Appointments: Fall (Oct/Nov), Spring (March/April),
or as needed.
Advising Topics may include:
1.) Career Directions or Goals
2.) Graduate School
3.) Alumni Network and Opportunities
4.) UNC Job Fair (October and February)
5.) Professional Exams
6.) Graduate Application Deadline
7.) Grad Check
8.) Networking Night
Get a Grad Check from the Registrar’s Office (Carter
3002, 970-351-2231) once 90 Hours are completed.
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[Advising contact information]
Academic Support and Advising (ASA)
Monfort College of Business (MCB)
http://www.unco.edu/asa/
advising@unco.edu
(970) 351-1391
Michener L149
http://mcb.unco.edu/
mcbadvise@unco.edu
(970) 351-1233
Kepner 1095
What majors do they advise?
• Exploring Students
• Seeking Business
• Seeking Theatre
• Seeking Musical Theatre
• Seeking Musics
• Seeking Art and Design
• Students on Academic Probation
What Majors do they Advise?
• Accounting
• Computer Information Systems
• Finance
• General Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Software Engineering
Who is my Advisor?
Exploring students are not assigned a specific advisor,
but rather can come in and visit with any ASA professional advisor that is available or that they would like.
What Minors do they Advise?
• Business Administration (non-business only)
• Computer Information Systems
• Network and Information Systems Security
• Entrepreneurship (Business majors only)
• Global Business (Business majors only)
Other ASA Services
New Student Orientation, Tutoring Center, University
101, Group and Individual Study Workshops, Center
for Human Enrichment, Academic Bridge Program,
Student-Athletes, Academic Success Office.
Who is my advisor?
Students are advised at the MCB Advising Center
during their first-year and half of their second year.
In the Spring semester of their second year, they are
assigned a faculty advisor in their emphasis area.
See page 11 to find out who your advisor is.
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[Advising Contact Information]
College of Education and Behavior Sciences
Humanities and Social Science
http://www.unco.edu/cebs/
http://hss.unco.edu/
What majors do they advise?
You are advised by the Department listed if you have a
declared major or minor in the areas below:
What majors do they advise?
You are advised by the Department listed if you have a
declared major or minor in the areas below:
Academic Departments and Programs
• American Sign language
• Applied Stats and Research Methods
• Counselor Education and Supervision
• Counseling Psychology
• Early Childhood
• Leadership, Policy and Development
• Educational Technology
• Elementary Education
• Graduate CLD (ESL) Programs
• K-12 PTEP
• Professional Counseling
• Psychology
• Reading
• School Psychology
• Secondary PTEP
• Special Education
Academic Departments and Programs
• Africana Studies
• Anthropology
• Communication Studies
• Journalism and Mass Communications
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• English
• Gender Studies
• Geography & GIS
• Hispanic Studies
• History
• Modern Languages
• Asian Studies
• Philosophy
• Political Science & International Affairs
• Social Science
• Sociology
Who is my advisor?
See page 11 to find out who your advisor is.
If no advisor is listed, please contact the appropriate department administrator.
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[Advising contact information]
College of Natural and Health Sciences
http://www.unco.edu/hhs/
College of Performing and Visual Arts
http://arts.unco.edu/
What majors do they advise?
You are advised by the Department listed if you have a
declared major or minor in the areas below:
What majors do they advise?
You are advised by the Department listed if you have a
declared major or minor in the areas below:
Academic Departments and Programs
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
• Human Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Nursing
• Physics and Astronomy
• Sports and Exercise Science
Academic Departments and Programs
• Music
• Art and Design
• Theatre Arts and Dance
Who is my advisor?
See page 11 to find out who your advisor is.
If no advisor is listed, please contact the appropriate department administrator.
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[How Do I Know Who My Advisor Is?]
1. Go to URSA and login with your username and password.
https://ursa.unco.edu/cp/home/displaylogin
2. Then, select the Student tab from the Welcome Page.
3. On the Student page, Below Registration Tools, select View Student Information
4. On the Registration Term page, select current term (i.e. Fall 2015)
5. Your Advisor’s name is listed under Primary Advisor (see below)
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[Monfort College of Business Admission Requirements]
New Incoming Freshmen
Transfer Students From Other Institutions
New incoming freshmen with a Colorado Commission
for Higher Education (CCHE) index of at least 100 may
be admitted to any of the six emphases in the Monfort
College of Business or Software Engineering when applying for admission to UNC.
Transfer students are admitted to the University based
on official transcripts from all institutions. If the student meets the requirements of at least 15 credit hours
with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, they may be admitted to
any emphasis in the Monfort College of Business or
Software Engineering.
Freshman with a GED score of at least 570 may be
admitted to any of the six emphases in the Monfort
College of Business or Software Engineering when applying for admission to UNC.
Students who have at least 15credit hours of transfer
work are allowed to Apply for Admission to MCB or
Software Engineering if their cumulative GPA is between 2.5 through 2.99.
New Incoming freshmen who have Colorado CommisOR
sion for Higher Education (CCHE) index of 99 or lower Transfer students transferring less than 15 credit hours
must first declare XLA-Seeking Business. The student
must meet the incoming freshmen admissions requiremust then complete 15 credit hours at UNC and attain ments. They must have a CCHE index of at least 100.
a GPA of at least a 3.0.
Students who have a CCHE index of 100 or lower must
declare XLA Seeking Business and complete 15 hours
Once you have completed the above requirements see
of UNC coursework with a 3.0 or higher cumulative
the office in the emphasis area of your choice.
GPA from UNC.
• Acct. and Comp. Inform. Systems - Kepner 2090
• Finance - Kepner 1055
Once you have completed the above requirements see
• Management, Marketing and Gen. Bus.- Kepner 1090 the office in the emphasis area of your choice.
• Software Engineering – Kepner 2090
Current UNC Students From Other Majors
Current UNC students who have completed 15 or
more credit hours and have at least a 3.0 GPA may be
admitted to a business major or software engineering
by submitting a Change of Major form with the Monfort College of Business.
Provisional Admission
Students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5-2.99 may
apply for Provisional Admission to MCB or Software
Engineering. To apply for Provisional Admission, you
will need to meet with the Administrative Assistant in
the emphasis area of your choice.
• Acct. and Comp. Inform. Systems - Kepner 2090
• Finance - Kepner 1055
• Management, Marketing and Gen. Bus.- Kepner 1090
• Software Engineering – Kepner 2090
To fill out a Change of Major form, visit one of the following offices based on your emphasis area or Software
Engineering program:
• Acct. and Comp. Inform. Systems - Kepner 2090
• Finance - Kepner 1055
All UNC students who have completed 30 or more se• Management, Marketing and Gen. Bus.- Kepner 1090 mester hours will be required to have a declared major.
• Software Engineering – Kepner 2090
Students who do not meet this policy will have a hold
put on early registration for the following term.
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[Monfort College of Business Admission Requirements]
Second Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration
Students who have received a Bachelor’s Degree from any four-year institution and received a final cumulative
GPA of at least 3.0 may declare a Second Bachelor’s Degree in the Monfort College of Business.
Note: Students who have received a first degree in Business Administration may not declare a Second Bachelors
in any emphasis in the Monfort College of Business.
To declare a Second Bachelors in Business Administration, visit one of the following offices based on your emphasis area or Software Engineering degree:
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Acct. and Comp. Inform. Systems - Kepner 2090
Finance - Kepner 1055
Management, Marketing and Gen. Bus.- Kepner 1090
Software Engineering should apply in the Department of Accounting and CIS
Emailed and faxed applications will be accepted.
Students who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree and received a final cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99
may submit an Application for Admission to MCB.
Students should apply with the Administrative Assistant in the emphasis area of your choice to apply for Provisional Admission:
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Acct. and Comp. Inform. Systems - Kepner 2090
Finance - Kepner 1055
Management, Marketing and Gen. Bus.- Kepner 1090
Software Engineering should apply in the Department of Accounting and CIS
Emailed and faxed applications will be accepted
International Students
Freshmen International students with a TOEFL score of at least 550 Paper Based Test or 215 Computer Based
Test or 80 Internet Based Test (IBT)
International transfer students who have at least a 3.0 GPA on 15 transferable credit hours may be admitted to a
business major emphasis when applying for admission to UNC.
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[Advanced Placement & International Baccalaureate Equivalency]
While a student is in high school, they may be taking courses that are deemed equivalent to College level
coursework if a student passes the final exams with scores set by the university.
If a student receives university credit for either AP or IB courses, a student will receive the number of credit
hours for the equivalent course according to the university equivalency charts that follow. The charts can also
be found at the following websites:
AP Credits: http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Transfer/AP.html#AP
IB Credits: http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Transfer/AP.html#IB
Note: A student who presents an ACT score of 30.0 or higher in English or an SAT Critial Reading score of
630 or higher is exempt from ENG 122. A student who presents an ACT score of 26.0 or higher in mathematics, or an SAT math score of 560 or higher, is exempt from the Area 2 requirement.
There are no credit hours assigned to an exemption unlike those hours assigned to AP and IB equivalencies.
[Math Requirements for Business Students 2015-2016]
Liberal Arts Core Category 2
• A student with an ACT Math score of 26 or higher is exempt from LAC Area 2 Math and it meets the requirement for MATH 124 College Algebra, for business students.
• A student with an SAT Math score of 560 or higher is exempt from LAC Area 2 Math and it meets the requirement for MATH 124 College Algebra, for business students.
• A student who has received Advanced Placement (AP) credit for MATH 131, Calculus I does not have to
take MATH 124, College Algebra or MATH 176 Topics in Calculus.
• A student who has received International Baccalaureate (IB) credit for LAC Area 2 Math meets the requirement for MATH 124 College Algebra, for business students.
A student who has taken College Algebra from a community college or 4 year institution and received at least
a “C-” as a dual credit class in high school or as a regularly enrolled student meets the requirement for MATH
124, College Algebra for business students. The student is responsible for requesting the transcripts be transferred to UNC.
A student who has successfully completed MATH 176 Topics in Calculus or MATH 131, Calculus I, either in
transfer credit or at UNC, is not required to complete MATH 124, College Algebra for the College of Business
requirement.
In the 2014-15 and later Catalogs, all Business majors must complete STAT 150, Introduction to Statistical
Analysis and this course will fulfill the university’s requirement for LAC Area 2.
BAFN 291, Business Statistics I may be substituted for STAT 150, Introduction to Statistical Analysis either in
transfer or UNC course credit. Students in 2013-14 and prior catalogs may complete STAT 150, Introduction
to Statistical Analysis as a course substitution for BAFN 291, Business Statistics I.
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[UNC Mathematics Placement]
The University of Northern Colorado requires that students complete an assessment to determine readiness for
mathematics and statistics courses. The web-based assessment element is called ALEKS and should be taken
prior to coming to New Student Orientation. The ALEKS Math Placement Assessment covers material from
Basic Math through Precalculus and will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. After the assessment, a
targeted Prep and Learning Module is available for you to review and learn material, and to improve placement
and eventual course outcomes.
All students are strongly encouraged to spend several hours using the ALEKS Prep and Learning Module. Even
if you have achieved placement in your desired course, time spent in ALEKS will better prepare you for your
upcoming course and ultimately lead to better grades.
Who Has To Take It
All incoming students who wish to take a Mathematics course at UNC, including STAT 150.
Benefits
Your results are reported to you immediately after the exam so you know what classes will be available to you
during registration for your new student orientation session. The mathematics advisor with whom you meet
at orientation will then be better able to assist you in determining the appropriate mathematics course to start
your college career.
After the assessment, a targeted Prep and Learning Module is available for you to review and learn material, and
to improve placement and eventual course outcomes. This module is available for six weeks after taking the
assessment. You can re-take the assessment up to four times over the next year after your initial assessment.
The following are the scores required for each course in a Business or Software Engineering student must have:
• STAT 150 ALEKS score of 40-100%
• MATH 124ALEKS score of 45-59%
• MATH 176ALEKS score of 60-100%
• MATH 131ALEKS score of 75-100%
For further information, please see the following Mathematical Sciences Website:
http://www.unco.edu/NHS/mathsci/undergrad/placement/placement.html
Contacts in the Math Department:
• Diana Moore 351-2827
Overrides MATH 176 and CS 101 courses during summer Orientation
• Bob Heiny, Chair of the Math Department 351-2049
MATH 176, STAT 150 and CS 101 availability and update him on summer orientation numbers so they know
how many sections are still needed
• Dean Allison 351-2395
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[Monfort College of Business Transfer Policies]
Admission and Transcript Evaluation Process
Transfer students are admitted to the University based on official transcripts from all institutions. If the student
meets the requirements of at least 15 credit hours with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, they may be admitted to any emphasis or Software Engineering in the Monfort College of Business. Students who have at least 15 credit hours of
transfer work are allowed to apply for admission to MCB if their cumulative GPA is between 2.5 through 2.99.
The University Registrar’s Office inputs all transcripts with university approved courses and notifies the student
of their admission status.
Transfer Limits for Business Coursework
• No more than 12 semester credit hours of the Business Administration Core may be transferred toward a
Business Administration major.
• A maximum of 9 semester credit hours in 300/400-level Required Emphasis Credits and Elective Emphasis
Credits can be transferred from other four-year institutions. Additionally, 6 credit hours of Business Elective
semester credit hours may be transferred from other four-year institutions.
• UNC Business majors who plan to earn credit toward their degree from another institution must obtain
prior written approval from their department chair and the MCB Advising Center, Kepner 1095, (970) 3511233.
• Credit from other Colorado institutions as specified in the UNC Transfer Guides may be transferred at the
time of admission to the College of Business. Transfer credit from other institutions will be evaluated for
acceptance towards a UNC degree on an individual basis.
Statewide Business Articulation Agreement between Colorado Public Colleges:
The Business Statewide Articulation ensures that a student who begins an Associate of Arts degree at a Colorado community college may transfer 60 credits into the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration degree program at a Colorado public four-year college i.e., 0 plus 60 agreement). The principles,
policies, and guidelines in this transfer guide shall apply uniformly to all students attempting to transfer credits
earned at a Colorado community college into the four-year colleges and universities. The Articulation agreement
may be found at the following website:
http://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Transfers/Agreements/business.pdf
Residency Requirement for Graduation
A student must have earned a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in UNC Courses. Twenty (20) of the last
thirty (30) semester credit hours of a degree program must be earned in UNC courses.
Transfer Hour Conversion from Quarters to Semester
If a student transfers a business course from an institution on the quarter hour system which is deemed equivalent to a UNC Business course and it converts to fewer than 3 semester hours, a waiver may be made for the
fractional difference by the Chair of the Department who is reviewing the course for equivalency.
Note: The student must complete at least 120 semester credit hours in order to graduate.
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[Monfort College of Business Transfer Policies]
Lower-Division Transfer Credit
Lower-division transfer credit may be granted for any 100-or 200-level business course requirement that is
taken at either Community College or four-year institutions as long as the course is evaluated as an equivalent
course by MCB departments.
A website for the Colorado Community College Transfer Course guide for the current bulletin is
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Transfer/Transfer_Guides.html
If the course being transferred is a Liberal Arts Core or University Elective course, the student’s transcript will
be evaluated through the department for the course subject matter. A student who will be taking the course in
a future semester will also receive pre-approval for the course from the UNC department of the course subject
matter.
If the course being transferred is a business course the student’s transcript will be evaluated by the MCB Department Chair according to the business topic of the course. For example, a Finance course from a different
institution will be evaluated by the MCB Finance Department. A student who will be taking the course in a
future semester will receive pre-approval for that course.
If the course is a business requirement but not a business course, the student will need to take a course syllabus to the College and Department of that course subject matter. For example, MATH 176 (Topics in Calculus) would be evaluated by the Math Department.
Upper-Division Transfer Credit
The Monfort College of Business will accept equivalent upper-division (Junior and Senior level) business
transfer credits from AACSB accredited institutions as long as the course is found to be an equivalent MCB
course.
Upper-division business coursework taken at business colleges that are not AACSB accredited or have not
entered into an articulation agreement with MCB are not transferable.
MCB will not accept upper-division business credits from community colleges.
Prior Approval to Take Additional Transfer Course Work
MCB students who have completed UNC course work must obtain prior written approval before taking any
subsequent course work at other institutions. This will prevent students from taking course work only to find
that the courses will not transfer to UNC. The prior approval process begins in the MCB Advising Center and
department offices. They must be completed by the student and reviewed and approved by the Department
Chair of the subject matter.
Time Limits on Business Courses
Business courses that were taken more than 10 years ago will not be transferred or counted toward the student’s business degree. Course credit earned 10 years before the baccalaureate degree is to be granted in any
course other than business coursework may be applicable toward the UNC degree at the discretion of the
academic department for the course subject matter.
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[The Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for Business Majors]
The Liberal Arts Core
Beginning Fall 2013, all students must meet the requirements for the “Liberal Arts Core” in the most current
catalog. No course taken after the time it is removed from the eligibility list for the Liberal Arts Core may be
used to satisfy the requirements of the Liberal Arts Core. You may view an online tutorial for Liberal Arts Core
at:
http://mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Tutorials.cfm
Area 1b, Intermediate Composition
Beginning with the 2014-15 catalog, BA 205 will be the required LAC 1b course and will count as a non business elective.
BA 205 Business Communications
Business majors in 2013-2014 and older catalogs are required to complete the following course for LAC 1b:
ENG 123, College Research Paper
BA 205 will continue to count as a business elective in the 2013-2014 and older catalogs where ENG 123, College Research Paper is the required LAC 1b for business majors.
Area 2, Mathematics
MATH 124, College Algebra
STAT 150, Introduction to Statistical Analysis
MATH 124 is the required choice for Category 2 because it is the prerequisite for MATH 176, Topics in Calculus and BACS/BAFN 291, Business Statistics I.
Beginning with the 2014-15 catalog, STAT 150, Introduction to Statistical Analysis will be required of all business majors instead of BAFN 291. (BAFN 291 was removed from the business core making room for 6 hours of
business electives instead of 3) Students in 2013-14 and older catalogs may substitute STAT 150 for BAFN 291.
If a student moves from an older catalog into the 2014-15 catalog, the student may substitute BAFN 291 for
STAT 150 requirement.
Area 5, Social & Behavioral Sciences
5a.
ECON 203, Introduction to Macroeconomics, and ECON 205, Introduction to Microeconomics,
5c.
PSY 120, Principles of Psychology, or
PSY 265, Social Psychology, or
SOC 100, Principles of Sociology
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[The Liberal Arts Core (LAC) for Business Majors]
Business students may choose to take the following courses from the Liberal Arts Core:
Area 3, Arts and Humanities
BA 150, Foundations in Business
Area7, International Studies
BA 251, International Business
Business students may take BA 150 or BA 251 for credit in the Liberal Arts. This courses will count as Liberal
Arts Core-non-business coursework. (Both will continue to count in the Business GPA calculation.)
LAC Electives
BACS 101, Business Computing
BAFN 240, Introduction to Personal Financial Planning (Spring 2015 forward)
COMM 100/101 Basics of Public Speaking
Beginning with the 2011-2012 catalog, BACS 101 Business Computing is an LAC Elective and as 3 credit hours
of non-business for a business major.
Please note: If a student took BA 101, it does not count as a non business course and cannot count toward the
120 hours to graduate for a business major.
Both BA 101 and BACS 101 continue to count in the business GPA calculation.
Beginning with the 2014-15 catalog, COMM100/101 is an LAC Elective
Beginning with the Spring 2015 BAFN 240, Introduction to Personal Financial Planning is an LAC Elective and
if take in Spring 2015 or after, will count as a non-business elective.
The Liberal Arts Core Checklist may be found at the following website:
http://www.mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Four_Year.cfm
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[MCB Graduation Requirements]
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration requires all majors to complete a minimum of 120
semester hours of coursework.
The coursework consists of Liberal Arts Core and non-business courses to total 60 hours. Business Majors
who take BA 150 (Area 3c), BA 251 (Area 7), BAFN 240 (LAC Elect) and/or BA 205 as a part of their Liberal
Arts core, will count them as part of the 60 hour requirement for non-business electives. The remainder of
the degree consists of 30 hours of the Business Core, 24 Business Emphasis Required and Electives, and 6
hours of Business Electives.
Upon completion of 90 semester hours, students should request a graduation check in the Registrar’s office in
Carter Hall, Room 3002.
• In catalogs beginning with the 2009-2010 catalog forward to 2014-15, BA 205, Business Communications
will count as a business elective.
• Beginning in 2014-15 catalog, BA 205, Business Communications will count as an LAC Area 1b and be
counted as a non-business elective.
• Beginning Spring 2015, BAFN 240, Intro to Personal Financial Planning became an LAC elective and may
count toward non-business elective for a business major if the student takes the course Spring 2015 or
after.
A suggested four-year course planning schedule is prepared for each emphasis area for the requirements in
each of the UNC Bulletins that are in effect. All 4 year plans are available at the following website:
http://www.mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Four_Year.cfm.
You may view online tutorials for the following documents at the following website that will be helpful to
both students and advisors: http://mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Tutorials.cfm.
• Catalog Year and Academic Advisor Information
• Degree Works
• Four-Year Suggested Plans for Business and Software Engineering majors
• MCB Minor information
• LAC for Business and Software Engineering majors
• Academic Transcript
All business major emphases will receive a diploma stated as a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
The emphasis is recorded on the student’s final transcript.
If a student wishes to complete two business emphases, they will receive one diploma with one degree of
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. The student transcripts will reflect both emphasis
areas.
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[Monfort College of Business Minors]
There are five minors supported from the Monfort College of Business. They are Business Administration,
Computer Information Systems, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, and Network and Information Systems
Security.
Business Administration Minor
Designed for students who have a major in another school or college outside the College of Business but
wish to pursue a collateral area in Business Administration. Completion of the minor provides broad exposure to the functional areas in Business Administration. These include accounting, computer information
systems, finance, management, and marketing. Students interested in the entrepreneurship may take an additional 6 hours for a business minor with Entrepreneurship option. The minor is not open to students who
major in Business Administration.
Computer Information Systems (CIS) Minor
Designed for students who wish to pursue collateral work in the computing, technology and communications/networking areas. Completion of the minor prepares a student to successfully employ technology
and integrate information systems into his or her career activities. The program is not designed to prepare
individuals to become programmers or systems personnel, but does provide a broad exposure to the area of
corporate information systems.
Entrepreneurship
Designed for students with a Business Administration major. A key feature of the minor is the applied aspect
and the customization of course work to fit the student’s particular interests and career plans. Through the
course work in this minor, a student can test an idea and its viability as a new venture start -up.
Global Business
Designed for students who have a major in Business Administration and wish to pursue an additional area
of study in global business. Completion of the minor provides broad exposure to the global areas of business
administration. These include at a minimum finance, economics, management, and marketing. The minor is
only open to students who major in Business Administration.
Network and Information Systems Security
Designed for students who are interested in developing a skill set and knowledge base of security issues for
computer networks and accounting information systems. The minor provides a background of network infrastructure, protocols, and software. Minors will gain knowledge about industry operating systems, security
strategies and relevant products and equipment. Students with this minor will be introduced to accounting
concepts and accounting fraud detection. NISS minor is attractive to students majoring in business and other areas across campus, especially Criminal Justice majors.
Requirements for each minor can be found on the following website:
http://www.mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Four_Year.cfm.
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[Prerequisite Policy]
The College has a longstanding history of meticulously following prerequisite policy requirements and has,
over the years, done everything within its power to assure that students are well-informed of the policies and
that they are only allowed to remain in courses for which they have previously completed the prerequisites.
These prerequisite standards have been developed and approved by discipline faculty and the shared governance system with MCB. The policies are designed to enhance the learning experience for individual students
enrolled in classes, as well as for the overall class learning environment.
The Monfort College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) and the accreditation standard requires that prerequisites for business coursework be enforced.
The College faculty periodically reviews the existing prerequisites and updates them in order to ensure a
high-quality learning experience within the business curriculum. It is very important to note that the most
current catalog must be used each semester to identify the prerequisites.
Prerequisite enforcement procedures and requirements are communicated to the students through the following vehicles:
• UNC Catalog: The course descriptions for each class lists the prerequisites and is expressly stated in the
catalog.
“The student is held responsible for having met the current UNC Catalog prerequisites in all business courses for which he or she has registered. Students who register for business classes for which they do not have the prerequisites listed in the current UNC Catalog may be dropped from the class at any time by the instructor, Department Chair or Dean.
Students will be dropped from all upper division (300 or 400 level) business courses if they have not reached junior standing (at least 60 semester credits) before the first class meeting.”
• MCB Website: All business course syllabi include prerequisite requirements and are found on the MCB’s
website within each Department in the College of Business at:
http://mcb.unco.edu/Departments/
• Suggested 4-Year Schedules: These 2-page advising tools are available to all business majors in the MCB
Advising Center or http://mcb.unco.edu/Advising/Four_Year.cfm and are updated on an annual basis;
each includes current prerequisites for all business classes in that area.
• Course Outlines: These documents are distributed to each enrolled student on day one of a given course;
each business instructor covers the information in class, including prerequisite requirement and procedures.
• UNC New Student Orientation Session: In each of these sessions, the MCB representatives explain the
College’s prerequisite policies to incoming freshmen and transfer students.
• Individual Advisors: Students meet with their academic advisor each semester. The advisor can guide the
student to appropriate coursework considering the course prerequisite policy.
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[Prerequisite Policy]
A prerequisite audit is performed each semester by the Registrar’s office to identify students who have not met
the prerequisites for the courses they have registered for including business courses. Students are notified by
the Registrar’s office when they are in violation and they are dropped from the courses when they are out of
compliance. Students who have been given an exception to register for courses by a faculty/staff override are
not dropped from their courses.
Student classification is based on hours completed.
•
•
•
•
Freshman - 0-29 semester hours of credit.
Sophomore - 30-59 semester hours of credit.
Junior - 60-89 semester hours of credit.
Senior - 90 hours through successful completion of baccalaureate degree.
The Monfort College of Business requires a student to have junior standing before enrolling in 300- and
400-level business classes. Junior standing is sixty (60) or more semester credits. A student with less than
sixty (60) credits must be granted an exception to register for an upper-division business course. Exceptions
will be granted only under the following conditions:
• The student has completed 54 semester hours and denying the student registration into a particular class
would delay the student’s expected graduation date. This can occur because of course-sequencing (prerequisites) or alternate semester/year class scheduling practices. An exception would be permitted only
for the sequence or alternate semester/year class, not other upper-division classes. No exceptions are
made for students with less than 54 semester credits.
• The student has completed at least 54 semester credits hours and has completed (or is enrolled in) all
the Liberal Arts Core requirements, the lower-division business courses, and other lower-division courses
required for the degree.
Students should be aware that if the number of credit hours falls below full-time student status (12 credit hours) it can adversely affect their financial aid and eligibility for athletic programs as well as their credit
hours allowed in the College Opportunity Fund.
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[Grades, Records and Transcripts]
The university policy for grades, records and transcripts may be found on the following website:
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/FacultyStaff/Grades.html. Students can view their grades through Ursa as they are
submitted throughout the term.
[Grading Chart]
Standard Grading
A=Superior
A- = A minus
B+ = B plus
B = above average
B- = B minus
C+ = C Plus
C = average
C- = C minus
D+ = D plus
D = poor, passing
F = Failure
S = satisfactory - credit granted
U = unsatisfactory - no credit
IP = inprogress
I = incomplete
UW = unauthorized withdrawal
W = approved withdrawal
NC = no credit (audit)
NR = no report
NG = no grade
CR = credit granted
Grade* = basic skills, fresh-start
and grade forgiveness
Grade** = fresh-start prior to
March 1993
Grade (.) = basic skills
Quality Points
4.000
3.667
3.334
3.000
2.667
2.334
2.000
1.667
1.334
0.667
0.000
++
+
+
+
+
+
++
+
+
++
+
+++
Grade Point Average
The University operates on a 4.00 grade point system. Under “Grading” in this section of the catalog,
the “Standard Grading” table contains the grade point
value of individual grades.
To compute a grade point average, first remove all
basic skills courses (courses numbered 001-099) and
all courses that carry the grades: S, U, W, UW, NR, I,
NC, and grades with a period or asterisk(s). Multiply the credit hours for each remaining course by the
grade point value of the grade. Total the credit hours.
Grade point averages are calculated to 3 decimal
points and displayed as two decimal points rounded
on academic transcripts and degree evaluations. See
the Chart Below.
If a course is repeated, all grades earned are used in
determining the GPA. If a course is listed as Grade
Forgiveness, the grade will not be used in determining
the GPA. Grades received at other institutions are not
included in the UNC GPA.
Grade
Credit
Q Points
GPA
A = 4.000
B- = 2.667
C+ = 2.334
I = N/A
Total
3
5
3
N/A
11
12.000
13.335
7.002
N/A
32.337
2.939 GPA
+
+ Credits not used to compute grade point average (GPA) and not counted toward graduation.
++Credits not used to compute GPA but counted toward graduation.
Note: The grade of “NR” is used for honors courses, theses dissertations and other courses that have been granted approval for “NR”
grading. The “NR” is assigned when the coursework requires longer than a semester to complete. The “NR” will be replaced by the
appropriate grade when the work is completed.
Each course syllabus will include specific grading method.
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[Grades, Records and Transcripts]
Final Grades
Incomplete Grades
Faculty must submit grades via the Web to the Registrar’s Office by 5 p.m. of the third working day after
the end of a course. Grade changes or corrections
must be submitted within the first two weeks of the
following semester. Spring term grade changes are
also due the first two weeks of summer term.
When completing an Incomplete grade, do NOT register for the course a second time.
• The instructor must submit to the department
chair or school director, a written notice of the
specific coursework to be completed before the
final grade is determined as well as reasons for the
Incomplete grade; a copy is kept in the school/department and one is provided to you.
• To change an Incomplete grade, the instructor
must submit the grade change request form to the
Office of the Registrar. Grade change requests, submitted after the six week period of the subsequent
term you were originally enrolled in the course,
must be approved and signed by the instructor,
the school director/department chair and the Dean
of the College (or designee). Forms are available
within URSA, under the Faculty tab. No grade
change request forms delivered by students will be
accepted.
• If the course requirements are not completed and
the grade change form not received in the Office
of the Registrar after a maximum of one year, the
grade will be recorded on the academic record as
a failing or unsatisfactory grade. Once the incomplete grade(s) have rolled to failing/unsatisfactory,
a grade change(s) will not be permitted.
Grade Changes
Grade changes or corrections must be submitted within the first six weeks of the following term and must
be approved and signed by the instructor and the
Director/Department Chair. Spring term grade changes
are also due the first six weeks of Summer term.
Grade change requests submitted after the six week
period must be approved and signed by the instructor,
the School Director/Department Chair and the Dean of
the College (or designee).
Forms must be submitted by faculty/staff. Grade
change request forms delivered by students will not be
accepted.
Incomplete Grades
At the discretion of the instructor, a temporary grade
of Incomplete “I” may be given if you demonstrate that
you could not complete the requirements of the course
due to circumstances beyond your control that were
not reasonably foreseeable.
You must be passing the course at the time that an Incomplete is requested unless the instructor determines
that there are extenuating circumstances to assign an
Incomplete even if you are not passing the course. The
incomplete may be assigned up through the last week
of the term, which includes finals week.
With a grade of “I”, credits are not used to compute
grade point average (GPA) and are not counted towards graduation.
Degrees will not be conferred upon students with outstanding “I” grades.
For more information, please contact the Office of the
Registrar at 970-351-2231 or email
michelle.heiny@unco.edu.
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APPLICATION FOR A GRADE OF INCOMPLETE
Name
Bear ID
Email
Phone
Course Title
Semester
Year
Course Prefix
Number
Section
This form must be completed for each Incomplete grade given and must be approved by the School Director and
Dean of the Monfort College of Business before the “I” is reported as a grade to the Registrar’s Office.
The Grade of Incomplete is assigned when emergency situations occur during the last week of the term that make
the student unable to complete the course requirements.
The Professor must attach all course information including copies of examinations to be given, previous
grades, and all details needed to complete the evaluation of the class. A copy of these documents will be kept
on file in the MCB School file and a copy will be provided for the student. The Incomplete coursework must be
completed during the following term, including summer term.
*To change a grade from Incomplete to the appropriate grade when completed, the professor will submit a grade change
request on a "Special Grade Report" form. Forms are available from the MCB School Administrative Assistant.
I understand the provisions of this Incomplete and agree to do the necessary work to receive a
letter grade for the course. I understand this work must be completed by the following date:
_________________________
Student’s Signature
Date
Approved
Approved
Approved
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Professor
Date
School Director
Date
Dean
Date
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[Grades, Records and Transcripts]
A-F
S/U
NC
NR
I
UW
W
Traditional Assignments: All courses are graded A-F unless approved as S/U graded.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory: May be used when approved for specific courses and must be
so indicated on the equate course record.
• Credit is granted for satisfactory (S) grades.
• Credit is not granted for unsatisfactory (U) grades.
• S/U grades are not used in calculation of the Grade Point Average.
No Credit: Assigned for audited courses only (indicated by 0 zero credits on the class grade
report).
No Report: May be used when approved for specific courses and must be so indicated on
the equate course record.
• Contact the Registrar’s Office for information on how to obtain NR grade approval for a
course.
• To change a grade from NR to the appropriate grade when completed, submit a grade
change request on a “Special Grade Report” form (see reverse side of “Special Grade
Report” form for instructions). Forms are available in the department office. A separate
form is necessary for each registration of NR graded course.
Master’s thesis, doctoral proposal and doctoral dissertation NR grades are changed by the
Graduate School.
Incomplete: Assigned by faculty with department chair approval in emergency situations
affecting the student the last week of the term.
• Incomplete must be completed during the next term, including summer term.
• To change a grade from Incomplete to the appropriate grade when completed, submit
a grade change request on a “Special Grade Report” form (see reverse side of “Special
Grade Report” form for instructions). Forms are available in the department.
Unauthorized Withdrawal: To be assigned only if a student never attended class.
Approved Withdrawal: The withdrawal is preprinted on the final grade assignment list
when the student withdraws from the course or withdraws from the University. Instructor
questions concerning withdrawal status of a student should be directed to the Registrar’s
Office 351-2231.
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[Grade Replacement]
Effective Fall 2013, the Grade Replacement Policy has changed.
Courses repeated under this policy may not be eligible for financial aid. For more information, contact Financial
Aid at (970) 351-2502.
Highlights of Changes
• A Grade Replacement Application is required for each course being repeated.
• The application is required to be submitted once you have registered for the course but no later than the
drop deadline of the course being repeated.
• Grade replacement can only be applied once per course for a maximum of six (6) courses.These limits only
apply to courses repeated Fall 2013 or later.
Grade Replacement Application
Grade Replacement will not happen automatically; you must complete a Grade Replacement Application.
• Applications will not be accepted until you are registered for the course being repeated.
• Applications must be submitted by the drop deadline of the course being repeated.
• You will be notified through your Bearmail account only if your application is denied.
• The grade of the original course will not be removed from the GPA calculation until after the new grade has
been submitted at the end of the term, which is also when your academic standing will be updated.
•
• Completed applications may be submitted in person at the Office of the Registrar, 3002 Carter Hall, emailed
to registrar@unco.edu or faxed to 970-351-1870.
Grade Replacement Policy
• The Grade Replacement Policy applies to UNC courses that are letter-graded (A-F) where both the current
and previous courses were taken at UNC by a fully admitted undergraduate student. The course must not be
designated repeatable for credit in the current catalog.
• Grade replacement can only be applied once per course for a maximum of six (6) courses; these limits only
apply to courses repeated Fall 2013 or later.
• Grade replacement can be used regardless of previous grade earned.
• The most recent letter grade (A-F) attained for a course repeated under grade replacement will count toward
the cumulative GPA, even if the most recent grade is lower than the grade being replaced.
• All occurrences of a course are recorded on the transcript.
• Courses are counted one time only in the total credits towards graduation.
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[Grade Replacement]
Grade Replacement Policy Continued
• All credit hours earned for initial and repeated courses will be deducted from the student’s remaining College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend eligibility hours.
• Grades earned under a completed degree are excluded from this policy.
For more information, contact the Office of the Registrar at (970) 351-2231 or visit Grade Replacement FAQ’s.
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Grades/GradereplacmentFAQ.html
If you plan to transfer to another academic institution or plan to apply for graduate school in the future, you
should be aware of the fact that other institutions may include all grades in the calculation of your GPA for admission to their institution.
If you are receiving financial aid, please be aware of the Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy is
separate from the Grade Replacement Policy. Changes in your cumulative GPA and/or deficient hours due to
grade replacement will not be taken into account in your financial suspension appeal until you have completed
the course. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (970) 351-2502.
Independent Study (Correspondence) Courses retaken for grade replacement must meet registration, drop and
course completion deadlines for the semester the course is repeated.
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[Continuation Requirements]
Students should be aware of both the University and MCB continuation requirements.
The University’s Academic Support and Advising Center monitors the students’ overall cumulative grade point
average, and the MCB Advising Center monitors the students’ business grade point average.
UNC Continuation Requirements
The University requires students to maintain a 2.00 cumulative grade point average. Students who do not
meet this requirement may be suspended from the University and will not be permitted to enroll in any University class during the suspension period. Students who have been put on probation or have been suspended
from the University, but who are able to raise their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0, may be reinstated to good
standing with the University, however, these students may continue to be on MCB probation or suspension for
business GPA requirement policies.
MCB Continuation Requirements.
Students must maintain a 2.0 (“C”) cumulative grade point average in the business course work taken in MCB.
(The courses not included in the business GPA calculation are BACS 180, BAFN 240 (if taken prior to Spring
2015) BAMK 260, BAAC 301, BAFN 302 and BAMG 356. These courses also do not count in the 120 hours
required for graduation for business majors.) Students achieving less than the required cumulative grade point
average 2.0 will be put on academic probation in the Monfort College of Business. (See next page for MCB Probation/Suspension policy)
Business GPA Monitoring
The cumulative business grade point average is monitored once the MCB major has attempted a minimum of
9 hours of business course work. The business GPA is then monitored every term that the student is enrolled
and is officially a business major. Repeated business course work in which a student has previously earned a
grade of “D” or less will continue to count in the business GPA calculations unless the student applies for Grade
Forgiveness or uses Grade Replacement. If a student applies for and receives or uses Grade Replacement at the
university level for a business course, the new grade will replace the old grade in the cumulative GPA calculation at the University level and in the calculation of the Business GPA.
A student on probation must bring their business GPA to 2.0 within 9 semester hours of business coursework
or one year, whichever comes first. (If a student completes only 6 hours of business coursework in the current
semester he/she would be able to register for additional business courses the following semester).
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[MCB Probation/Suspension Process]
In order for MCB students to maintain good standing as a business major, they must meet two GPA requirements. They are:
1. Maintain a 2.0 UNC Cumulative GPA
* Students who do not meet this standard, will be placed on academic probation with the University.
2. Maintain a 2.0 Cumulative Business GPA
* Students’ business GPA will be monitored after they have completed 9 hours of business coursework (“BA” prefix). (BACS 180, BAFN 240 (if taken before Spring of 2015) BAMK 260, BAFN 240, BAAC 301, BAFN 302, BAMG 356 do not count in business GPA)
*Students who do not meet the standard for Business GPA will be placed on academic probation within the Monfort College of Business.
* GPA Calculation Spreadsheet can be found at: http://mcb.unco.edu/Advising/
The business GPA is identified by Insight report (ACD065) as soon as possible after final grades are posted in
each semester. A student with less than a 2.0 business GPA will be sent a letter and packet advising them of
their probationary status and instructions on how to proceed (sample packet is attached).
Students are allowed to remain in their business courses in the current semester in order to bring their Business
GPA back to 2.0.
Students on probation must meet the following requirements:
1. Meet with their academic advisor as soon as possible in the current semester to review academic progress and to help ensure the best path to return to good standing as a business major
a.The name of their academic advisor is identified in the letter of probation and the students are directed
to the Faculty/Staff Directory website http://mcb.unco.edu/Directory/Faculty/ in order to get their
current contact information
b.Students must obtain his/her *signature at that time
2. Attend an individual meeting with a Career Services Counselor to help students to develop an action plan
to regain good-standing in the Monfort College of Business as well as look at other options and degrees that
will best utilize their skills and interests.
a.They must obtain a signature from a Career Services Counselor
* Students will return the signature sheet to the Monfort College of Business Advising Center and it will be
placed in their permanent files.
3. Bring their business GPA to 2.0 within 9 semester hours of business coursework or one year, whichever
comes first. (If a student completes only 6 hours of business coursework in the current semester he/she
would be able to register for additional business courses the following semester).
If a student completes all three of the above requirements, they will continue as a student in good standing at
the Monfort College of Business.
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[Suspension from Monfort College of Business]
Suspension
If a student fails to meet any one of the requirements,
or falls below a 2.0 for the second time they will be
suspended from the Monfort College of Business and
are removed from their business major.
The suspended students will be allowed to continue
in the business courses that are open to non-business students after early registration but they will be
removed from business courses that are for business
majors only. (see table)
Suspended Business students should meet with an
advisor in the Academic Support and Advising Center
in Michener and Career Services for help developing
a new academic strategy and select a new academic
major.
Appealing Suspension
A student may appeal their suspension by submitting a
written appeal to the Student Affairs Committee (SAC)
before the deadline stated in their letter of suspension.
The SAC will review the appeal and make recommendations to the Assistant Dean who will make a final
determination and notify the student of the outcome
of the appeal.
The business courses that are allowed for non-business
majors are listed in the table below.
Course
Course Title
BA 150
BA 205
BAAC 220
BAAC 221
*BAAC 301
BACS 101
*BACS 180
BACS 200
BACS 350
BACS 371
BACS 382
BACS 383
BACS 385
BAFN 231
**BAFN 240
BAFN 291
*BAFN 302
BAFN 370
BAMG 350
BAMG 355
*BAMG 356
BAMG 494
*BAMK 260
BAMK 360
Foundations of Business Thought
Business Communications
Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Survey of Accounting
Business Computing
Intro. to Software Engineering
Web Design and Development
Intermediate Web Development
Intro to Computer Forensics
TCP/IP Network Security
User Interface Design Development
Fund. of Project Management
Legal Environment of Business
Intro. to Personal Financial Planning
Business Statistics I
Essentials of Business Finance
Business Finance
Management of Organizations
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Business Planning
Non-Profit Management
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing
*Note: These courses do not count in the Business
GPA calculation.
**Note: This course counts in Business GPA calculation if taken Spring 2015 or after
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[Course Substitutions and Waivers]
Emphasis Courses
Course substitutions and/or waivers are not recommended. However, in extraordinary circumstances, the Department Chair may substitute courses within the emphasis. Emphasis course waivers or substitutions must be
in writing and noted in the student’s department advising file. The Course Adjustment form must be submitted
from individual departments to the Registrar’s office and the form can be found on the following website:
http://www.registrar.unco.edu/PDF%20Forms/Course_Adjustment.pdf
Business Core
Waiver or substitution of the business core courses is not permitted.
Liberal Arts Core
Waiver or substitution of Liberal Arts Core course work or adjustments in any university-wide program requirements cannot be done at the College level. Students who wish to apply for an exception from the University
Liberal Arts Core or other University requirements must petition at the Registrar’s Office in Carter Hall, Room
3002.
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[Professional Experience]
mcb.unco.edu/ProfessionalExperience
professional.experienceMCB@unco.edu
(970) 351-2681
Kepner 1095
Professional Experience Requirement
Students are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of business work experience within your specific
area of study prior to graduation. Each department has specific requirements for each area of emphasis. Two
pre-requisite workshops must be completed PRIOR to completing your Professional Experience requirement
(usually your sophomore year).
Paid experiences are preferred. Your Professional Experience must require skills and knowledge obtained from
MCB courses. It can be obtained through employment, volunteer activities or project-based opportunities.
Activities should be similar to an entry-level position for a MCB graduate and tied to your career goal and/or
major.
The Professional Experience must be completed during the student’s junior or senior year.
Who is required to complete a Professional Experience?
All MCB students will be required to complete a Professional Experience prior to graduation. However, as the
program is new and being implemented, any student with 60 or more credits at the beginning of Fall Semester
2012 is not required to complete a Professional Experience. Any student with 59 and fewer credits at that time
is required to complete a Professional Experience.
The Professional Experience Requirement is broken down into various phases that should be completed at certain points in your college career.
Step 1. Attend a Student Information Session (Freshman/Sophomore)
Step 2. Complete Prerequisite Workshops (Sophomore/Junior)
Step 3. Applpy to the Professional Experience Program
Step 4. Find your Professional Experience (Junior/Senior)
Step 5. Complete a Student-Employer Agreement
Step 6. Have your Supervisor complete a mid-term Evaluation
Step 7. Have your Supervisor complete a Final Evaluation
Step 8. Copmlete a Brief Final Reflection
Step 9. Register for BA299
For more information, please contact Cassandra Shearholdt
Professional Experience Coordinator
cassandra.shearholdt@unco.edu
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[Links to UNC Calendars]
University of Northern Colorado 3-Year Calendar
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/PDF%20Forms/Calendar_3yr.pdf
Registration Deadline Calendar
The registration deadlines including Add/Drop and Withdrawal deadline dates for the current semester are posted on the following website:
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/RegistrationSchedule.html
Final Exam Schedule
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/FinalExam.html
All final examination periods are 150 minutes in length. Examinations are conducted in the same classroom
used throughout the semester unless alternative arrangements are made with the room scheduling department
in the Events/Scheduling Office at the University Center.
Faculty should alert students to changes in final examination times or locations before the testing date. With the
approval of the Department Chair, the final examination may be eliminated by an instructor who considers it
unnecessary. If no final examination is given, class will continue through the last week of the semester. In such
cases, classes will meet at the times shown on the final examination schedule.
Each student registered for credit in a course must attend the final examination unless the student has made
prior arrangements to be excused by the instructor. In extreme instances, a final examination may be rescheduled by the instructor, provided the change is coordinated with the appropriate dean’s office and approved by
the Department Chair.
If a student has three or more final examinations for one day, the student may negotiate a time change with the
instructors involved. This negotiation should take place not less than one week before the scheduled examinations. If the parties involved cannot find a mutually agreeable time, the Office of Academic Affairs will indicate
courses for which a change must be made. Laboratory sessions will not meet during the final examination period. Laboratory examinations should be given before final examination week.
Short Course Calendar
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/ShortCourse.html
University Events Calendar
http://calendar.unco.edu/calendar/EventList.aspx?fromdate=8/6/2013&todate=10/4/2013&view=DateTime
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[UNC Resource Guide]
The following is a list of resources on campus that may be helpful:
• Ask Me I Can Help – A comprehensive list of University Resources at
http://www.unco.edu/askme/pdf/askmeHandout.pdf
Registrar’s Office
• Registration
Shonna Ulibarri
351-1879
• Grad Check
Stacy Sharp351-1889
• Records
Kelley Christman
351-2571
• VA Services
Nancy Covell351-1854
• Catalog/Curriculum
Shelly Mock351-1847
• Transfer Evaluation
Susan Wheeler351-3485
Career Services970-351-2127
Career Services offers many services including the MBTI and Strong Interest Inventory assessments to UNC students without a charge if a student is working with a Career Counselor in the Career Services Center. Please see
information at: http://www.unco.edu/careers/student_alumni/assessments.html
Career Services is switching the online resume writing software program as of June 27, 2014, moving from
Optimal Resume to a product called Resume Creator. Students can access Resume Creator by logging into their
Bears Career Connection account found here: http://www.unco.edu/careers/student_alumni/bcc.html
Academic Support and Advising 970-351-1391
www.unco.edu/asa/
Jennifer Griffin, Director of Advising
351-1391
She advises Exploring majors which includes XLA Business students
Academic Review Committee Chair and Contact
Admissions (Undergraduate) 970-351-2883
www.unco.edu/admissions/
Diana Kircher, Transfer Admissions/Recruiting
Geoffrey Shrieves, Freshman Admissions
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351-1231
351-2881
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[Additional Resources]
Elizabeth Mahoney351-2127
Gets the list of probation students to set up appointments for Career exploration, etc.
Linda Morehead351-2790
CLEP, GRE and GMAT exams
Center for International Education 351-2396
www.unco.edu/cie/
James Reardon351-1251
Director of International Studies MCB
Kristi Cozbey351-2275
Administrative Assistant
Counseling Center 351-2496
www.unco.edu/counseling/
Psychological distressed students
Housing and Residential Education 351-2721
www.unco.edu/housing/
Michael Klitzke, Assist. Director
Business Learning Communities
Val Neilson, Assignment Coordinator
Business Learning Community bed counts
assigned in North and Harrison Halls
Immunization Records 351-1919
www.unco.edu/shc/
Debra Miller
Student Insurance (registration releases)
Parking Services 351-1971
www.unco.edu/parking/index.htm
Psychological Services Clinic 351-1645
Dean of Students351-2796
www.unco.edu/dos/
David Steward351-2796
Conduct officer, Questions such as a student
who has admitted to DUI, MIP, etc.
Larry Loften351-2796
Asst. Dean of Students, Director of Community
and Conflict Resolutions, Academic Review
Committee member
Incident Reporting Form for Student Concerns
https://publicdocs.maxient.com/incidentreport.
php?UnivofNorthernColorado
UNC Card Office
www.unco.edu/card/
351-2821
Disability Support Services 351-2289
www.unco.edu/dss/
Loraine Harris
Administrative Assistant
UNC Police Department
www.unco.edu/police/
351-2245
UNC Ticket Office
www.unco.edu/tickets/
351-4849
University Center Information Desk 351-2007
Financial Aid351-2502
www.unco.edu/ofa/index.asp
Aimee Rogers, Assistant Director
Federal Grant applications, COF questions or
anything Scholarships
Student Health Center351-2412
www.unco.edu/shc/
Veteran Services 351-1403
www.unco.edu/veteransservices/
Dan Turnbeaugh
Director of Veteran’s Services
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Registration Error Messages
[Registration Error Messages]
Error Message
Class Restriction
Description
Solution
Course registration is restricted to juniors Contact the instructor of record for permission to
and/or seniors.
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Closed class
The course is full.
Contact the instructor of record to permission to enter
the class. A faculty override will be needed.
College Restriction
Course registration is restricted to a
specific college.
Contact the instructor of record for permission to
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Co-requisite req
A co-requisite course must be registered
for at the same time.
Exceptions must be approved by the academic department and processed at the Registrar’s Office.
Director approval
Dean’s Office approval is needed to
enter the course.
Contact the Dean’s Office for permission to enter the
class. A faculty override will be needed.
Duplicate CRN
Attempting to register for the same
course twice.
Instructor approval
Instructor consent is needed to enter the
course.
Contact the instructor of record for permission to
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Level Restriction
Undergraduate student attempting to
register for a graduate-level course.
Permission needed from the student’s academic
advisor. Completed paperwork will be processed at
the Registrar’s Office.
Link Error
Lecture and lab courses must be added
together
Major Restriction
Course registration is restricted to majors Contact the instructor of record for permission to
only.
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Maximum Hours
Attempting to register for an overload of
more than 18 hours for undergraduates
or 17 hours for graduate students.
Overload permission needed from the student’s
academic advisor. Completed paperwork will be processed at the Registrar’s Office.
Non-majors only
Course registration is restricted to nonmajors only.
Contact the instructor of record for permission to
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Prereq and Test
Score Error
Pre-requisite course or test score required.
Contact the instructor of record for permission to
enter the class. A faculty override will be needed.
Prereq and Test
Score Error
PTE Admission (provisional or full)
Contact School of Teacher Education (1-2703)
Student not admitted
by readmit date
Student must update their student information. This is required when a student
has not attended for one calendar year.
Complete and submit the student information form
found at www.registrar.unco.edu. Information will be
updated in 24 hours or less.
Time Conflict with
CRN #
Complete the permission form that is available in the
Time conflict with another course on your
academic departments. Bring the completed form to
schedule.
the Registrar’s Office for processing.
Cohort Restriction
Message
Extended Studies has now coded students by Contact Extended Studies at (970) 351-1799
cohort. Student does not have the correct
OR
code.
Contact your advisor for approval.
This and other Ursa help sheets are available at www.unco.edu/aboutursa or in the Help Sheets
channel of the Resource tab in Ursa.
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[UNC Academic Standing]
Academic Standing
Your academic standing is determined by the cumulative grade point average. In order to graduate, you must
earn a minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the University of Northern Colorado.
• You are placed on academic probation, up to the next 24 credit hours, at UNC if your cumulative grade
point average (GPA) falls below a 2.0. When the cumulative GPA is raised to 2.0 or higher within the 24
probation credit window, you will return to good academic standing.
• Grades that count toward the 24 probation credit hours include all letter grades of A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C,
C-, D+, D, D-, F, as well as all Incompletes that have been finished. Grades not counted towards the 24
probation credit hours are I, NC, NR, NG, S, U, W, UW, and CR.
• If you are on academic probation and do not raise your cumulative GPA to 2.0 or higher at the conclusion
of the 24 probation credit hours at UNC, you will be suspended.
• While on probation, if your cumulative GPA falls below a 1.0, you will be automatically suspended.
• Please note that Academic Standing Policy is different from the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy. Even though your academic status allows you to continue enrollment at UNC, this does not
guarantee continuation of Financial Aid assistance. Please refer to the Office of Financial Aid website at
http://www.unco.edu/ofa/aid/maintaining/index.asp
Academic Suspension Appeal
You may immediately appeal your suspension if extenuating circumstances exist. Extenuating circumstances
include factors beyond your control (e.g. family emergency, serious illness, death) and must be documented.
Appeals due to other circumstances will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Instructions for immediate appeal are available at http://www.unco.edu/asa/academic_advising/scholastic_standards.html
• If the appeal is approved, you are given one additional semester to raise your cumulative GPA to a 2.0. If
the appeal is denied, you will remain on academic suspension.
• After the appeals process is complete, if your appeal was denied, you will be removed from your Fall or
Spring courses. If you are enrolled in Summer courses that have already begun prior to the completion of
the appeal process, you will remain in those courses, but courses that have not started will be dropped.
• Summer semester does count as one additional semester to raise your cumulative GPA if your appeal is
approved. If the appeal is denied, you will remain suspended regardless of your cumulative GPA at the
completion of their Summer coursework.
• Applications and deadlines for appeals are available through the Office of Academic Support and Advising
http://www.unco.edu/asa/academic_advising/guides_forms.html
• All appeals are reviewed by the University Academic Review Committee. The University Academic Review
Committee’s decisions are final.
• A second academic suspension is considered a permanent suspension from future enrollment as an Undergraduate student at UNC.
More information on UNC’s Academic Standing Policy can be found at:
http://www.unco.edu/regrec/Current%20Students/Grades/Academicstanding.html
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[Campus Map]
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2
3
4
6
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5
8
13
7
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[Legend]
1. Butler-Hancock Ath. Center
6. South Hall
11. Candelaria Hall
2. Recreation Center
7. North Hall
12. Bishop-Lehr Hall
3. Harrison Hall
8. Ross Hall
13. University Student Center
4. Turner Hall
9. McKee Hall
14. Arlington Park Apartments
5. Lawrenson Hall
10. Michener Library
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24
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23
20
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16
15. Central Campus Residence
Halls (Wiebking, Sabin, Snyder, Gordon, Belford, Decker,
Wilson, Hensen-Willis)
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18
21
22
18. Arts Annex
23. Kepner Hall
19. Gunter Hall
24. Carter Hall
20. Gray Hall
25. Frasier Hall
21. Crabbe Hall
26. Skinner Music Library
16. Tobey Kendall Dining Hall
17. President’s Row Residence
Halls (Brown, Lujan, Dickeson,
Bond)
22. Guggenheim Hall
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[UNC Directory]
Admissions and Visitors Center ......................................
Academic Support and Advising .....................................
Bookstore .......................................................................
Counseling Center ..........................................................
Dean of Students ............................................................ Disability Support Services .............................................
Financial Aid ..................................................................
Housing and Residential Life ..........................................
Information Desk ...........................................................
Library ...........................................................................
Parking Services .............................................................
Registrar’s Office .............................................................
Recreation Center ...........................................................
Student Health Center ....................................................
Technical Support ...........................................................
UNC Card Office ............................................................
UNC Police (non-emergency) .........................................
970-351-2881
970-351-1391
970-351-2135
970-351-2496
970-351-2796
970-351-2289
970-351-2502
970-351-2721
970-351-2007
970-351-2671
970-351-1971
970-351-2231
970-351-2062
970-351-2412
970-351-4357
970-351-2821
970-351-2245
[Monfort College of Business Directory]
Dial 970-351 and the extension:
Deans Office - Kepner 2053 Phone
Turner, Karen
1216
Schaeffer, Deidra
2147
Vegter, Chris
1244
Voris, Janie
2766
Wilson, Mary
2765
Advising - Kepner 1095
Law, Rosa
Freshman Advisor
Lebsack, Kim (Admin)
Shearholdt, Cassie
2494
2238
1233
1233
Accounting - Kepner 2090 Nelson, Audrey (Admin) 2855
Cahalan, Ryan
1215
Dickey, Gabe
4370
Greiman, Janel
1211
Lacey, Deborah
3858
McConnell, Allen
2856
Newmark, Richard
1213
Reed, Ron
1252
Seaton, Pat (Chair)
1210
Wilcox, William
1249
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CIS - Kepner 2090
Nelson, Audrey (Admin)
Cullom, Charmayne
Harraf, Tabby
Lightfoot, Jay
Sanchez, Steven
Sedbrook, Tod
Tacker, Dan
Wyperd, Phillip
Zeller, Dean
2855
1220
2401
1218
1520
1337
2748
2826
2820
Finance - Kepner 1090
Cozbey, Kristi (Admin)
Allen, Garth (Chair)
Clinebell, John De La Torre, Cris
French, Joe Herrera, Robert Jares, Tim
Kincaid, Tyler
Lynch, Robert
Martin, Michael Martinez, Rutilio McClatchey, Christine
Suhr, Diana
2275
1234
1237
1240
1226
2737
2347
2066
1245
2291
1106
1248
2193
Management - Kepner 1090
Pittington, Amy (Admin) 2088
Anderson, Robert
1265
Daniels Mika, Monica
Clinebell, Sharon 1217
Gray, Robert
1254
Gudmundson, Don
2411
Harraf, Abe
1116
King, David
Krahnke, Keiko (Chair) 2349
Larson, Milan 1219
Maddocks, Roger 1205
McNair, Jeffry
1230
Soltwisch, Brandon
1154
Thomas, David
2074
Wanasika, Isaac
1882
Marketing - Kepner 1090
Pittington, Amy (Admin) 2088
Everhart, Dallas 2280
Hunt, Patrick
1254
Iyer, Vish 2348
McCorkle, Denny (Chair) 1140
McCorkle, Yuhua
2737
Payan, Janice 2810
Reardon, James 1251
Reardon, Saule
2839