Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I submit only one advisor's signature on the form?
BOTH Advisor signatures are required on the following forms: drop/add, initial POEs, official Program of Emphasis, POE minor change, POE secondary emphasis, CBE, internships, independent studies, withdrawals, and request for clearance for transfer credit form. ONLY EXCEPTION: first semester freshman and first semester transfer students.
2. How do I order a transcript?
The request from is located at our web page under 'Transcript Information'. For third party submissions: the Registrar's Office needs an official signed request with the following information: Your name, address, telephone number, ID # or SSN, how many copies, and where it needs to be sent. For students needing copies to enclose in mailings: The same information as above, but the requested transcript will be stamped across the envelope seal and front left hand corner. DO NOT OPEN, simply enclose the envelope in your application. Usually there is a 3 to 4 day turn around time. Transcripts can be requested by Fax with the above information and signature to (814) 641-3199. Please indicate a due date if there is a deadline. The first 25 transcript requests are free; after 25, the transcript is $5.00 per copy. To send it Federal Express, we charge you the rate Fedex would charge.
3. How do I get an enrollment verification from the school that I am a student?
Download the enrollment verification form or send a letter, the form, or an email to the Registrar's Office with your name, address, ID # or SSN to our office. She can write a verification letter for health insurance, auto insurance for good student standing, verification of enrollment for scholarships, loans, etc. If your request is annual, we will need a reminder each time. Please provide your policy number and the address where it needs to be sent.
4. How do I change my address information?
You can submit a change of address to the Registrar's department (available online or in the Registrar's Office). This will update your record for the entire campus.
5. How do I figure out my GPA? How about in my major?
Students can look on their final grade report and look for CALCULATED credit. This is the number used to divide the number of GRADE POINTS determined by the grade you received and the number of credits earned. To determine what your GPA is in your major coursework, you can request an unofficial transcript from the Registrar's Office and pull out the courses listed on your POE. Do the math! To project future GPA's or determine what you need to reach minimum standards; you must take your schedule for the next term, multiply the 'potential' grade with the number of credits registered to determine the grade points, add the term credits to the total calculated credit column and the term grade points to the total grade points column and divide, this will give you your overall GPA. By dividing the term credits with the term grade points, this will give you your term GPA. Please look in the Academic Section for minimum GPA good standing progress.
6. What are the DUE DATES for POE, Incompletes etc.?
Look to the Academic Calendar for these and other important dates.
7. How do I register for an internship?
You need to see Career Services located in Ellis Hall. The process starts there first, and the form needs your signature and the signatures of Darwin Kysor, the faculty sponsor, the Department chair and both advisors. This is hand delivered by you to the Registrar's Office for the approval of the Registrar and a copy is sent to Career Services. This form is due two weeks before the term begins.
8. How do I do a CBE (Credit by Exam)?
Credit by Exams are used when there is an overlap of two courses registered in a term, or if the course is not regularly offered but is a catalog course. Students may pick up a form or download from the web. This form requires the signatures of the instructor of the course, and of both advisors. Submit the form to the Registrar's Office. This form is due two weeks before the term begins.
9. How do I do an Independent Study?
An Independent Study is a course usually created by either the student or the faculty sponsor. The form is available in the Registrar's Office or on-line. It requires the signatures of the student's two advisors, the faculty sponsor, and the Department Chairperson. Submit the form to the Registrar's Office. The form must be turned in two weeks prior to the beginning of the term.
10. How are CA I and CA II courses used?
Under the OLD curriculum:
The first course, Cultural Analysis I, should be taken in the sophomore year. The second course, Cultural Analysis II, can be taken in the sophomore or junior year following Cultural Analysis I. Cultural Analysis II courses may count in a student's POE. A Cultural Analysis I course or Cultural Analysis II course can not be used to meet a distribution requirement. Only courses with the prefix (CA) can be used to fulfill Cultural Analysis I & II requirements.
11. Interdisciplinary Colloquia (IC) and (CA) - starting Fall 2005:
Under the NEW curriculum:
The IC and CA courses require sophomore standing and above and can be taken in any order or even at the same time. Students will choose one course from the class schedule of courses under SKILLS known as Interdisciplinary Colloquia (IC) and one course from a listing known as Cultural Analysis (CA). Both the IC and CA courses may be included in the POE but cannot be used to satisfy FISHN requirements.
12. Interdisciplinary Colloquia (IC) and (CA) Waiver - starting Fall 2005
The IC and CA course requirement will be waived for students who successfully complete a world language course beyond the 210 level in the target language and a semester or more of study abroad in the target language and culture.
Most Asked Questions to the Registrar's Office
What are the maximum credits permitted for an interdisciplinary POE? 90 What are the maximum credits permitted for a designated POE? 60 What are the maximum credits permitted for an individual POE? 60 What is a secondary emphasis? What is agreed upon by the Advisors/Departments. Can EN-110 count as a FISHN requirement? No, EN110 College Writing Seminar (CWS) can only be a pre requisite for EN classes and for Russian courses taught in English. Can a designated Q, QS, QM course count as a FISHN requirement? Yes. Can 3 courses of Music at 2 credit a piece in the same instrument count as in-depth fine arts? Yes. Can I combine 3 credits of Music courses and 3 credits of Fine Arts (outside of Music) to fulfill the Fine Arts requirements? Yes, but not in-depth. Can a Q fulfill a skills, FISHN distribution and POE? Yes Under the OLD curriculum:
Can a CA I or CA II course fulfill a FISHN requirement?
Under the NEW curriculum:
The course will only be used once in the Skills or FISHN
No. Under the OLD curriculum:
Can a CA I course fulfill a POE requirement?
Under the NEW curriculum:Can a CA I course fulfill a POE requirement?
No.
Yes.
Under the OLD curriculum:
Can a CA II course fulfill a POE requirement?
Under the NEW curriculum:
This is still true.
Yes.
Yes.
Under the OLD curriculum:
Can I take CA I course abroad?
Under the NEW curriculum:
The IC can not be taken abroad.
No.
Yes.
Under the OLD curriculum:
Can I take CA I and CA II course at the same time?
Under the NEW curriculum:
IC and a CA can be taken at the same time.
No. (For Partner Degrees- only if they are limited by the 1-year and can't fit it in because of degree requirements)
Yes.
Under the OLD curriculum:
Can I take CA II before CA I course?
Under the NEW curriculum:
IC or CA can be taken in any order.
No.
Yes.
Does studying abroad fulfill the "I" requirement? Yes, students studying abroad under the Exchange or BCA program for one year receive 2 in-depth international waivers. When studying abroad for one semester the student receives 1 in-depth international waiver. What is the Residency Policy? 30 of the last 36 credits must be taken in residence. How many transfer credits can I bring in after entry at Juniata? If you brought in up to 23.99, you may transfer in 15 credits with only 8 of them allowed in the POE. How many independent studies are permitted in a POE? Two. Can I have Pre-Med, Pre-Vet, etc.in my POE title if I majored in Biology? No.