Registration Restrictions and Approvals
Students on Academic Suspension
University Requirements for Proficiency in English and Mathematics
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
Auditing Courses
Students wishing to audit a course must obtain an audit approval form from the appropriate academic department and bring it to the Office of the Registrar in order to register as an audit student. This process must be completed prior to the end of the late registration period. Please see Important Dates for more information. You may also review the Student Accounts site for information regarding the costs of auditing courses.
Honors Program
Students must be accepted into the Honors Program in order to sign up for classes that are designated as honor sections. Please note that the Honors Program is a collection of courses and opportunities that provide honors students with an enriched educational experience. Specifically, the Honors Program at Angelo State University is intended to provide students with the opportunity to:
- Achieve a deeper understanding of course material
- Be exposed to cultural and intellectual events that will broaden their appreciation of the world that surrounds them.
- Develop leadership qualities that will help them through their careers and personal lives
- Nurture an understanding and appreciation of the diverse needs of society and how their personal service can enhance the quality of life for their family and others.
The Honors Program will achieve these goals through course offerings and extracurricular activities designed to challenge and enhance the intellectual and personal abilities of Honors students. Please see the Honors Program web site for more information.
Maximum Course Loads
Long Semester: A normal full course load for undergraduate students in a long semester is 15 to 18 semester credit hours. A normal full course load for graduate students, other than a graduate assistant or a teaching assistant, is 9 to 12 hours. A full course load for a graduate assistant or teaching assistant is 6 to 9 hours.
An undergraduate student with good academic standing (2.0 or better) may enroll for a maximum of eighteen semester credit hours. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or better may be approved for a maximum of twenty semester credit hours by the head of their academic major department or by the appropriate college dean. Approval for course loads larger than the stated maximums may be given by the appropriate college dean only in exceptional situations and when the student has a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
A graduate student with good academic standing (3.0 or better) may enroll for a maximum of twelve semester credit hours per semester. In exceptional situations, graduate students with a 3.5 GPA or better on all graduate course work attempted at Angelo State University may request to register for a maximum of 15 semester credit hours in the semester in which they will graduate. The request should be made through the Graduate Dean’s Office. A graduate, teaching, or research assistant who works one-half time or more for the University may, with the approval of the supervising faculty member and department head, register for a maximum load of nine semester credit hours (required load is six semester credit hours). An assistant who works less than half-time may, with the approval of the supervising faculty member and department head, enroll for a maximum of twelve semester credit hours of graduate courses.
The stated maximum course loads for students enrolled at Angelo State apply to all courses in which the student is enrolled concurrently, whether in residence or elsewhere.
Penalty for Excessive Course Load: Any student who registers for more semester credit hours than is allowed by this policy during any semester or summer term shall be required to drop the excess course load at such time as the student course loads are audited by the University.
Nursing Courses
All students wishing to enroll in a nursing course must be admitted to the Nursing Program. Any student who enrolls in a nursing course without being admitted to the program will be dropped from the course. Contact the Nursing Department for the following information:
- Admission requirements
- Undergraduate advising
- Special admission and course enrollment for some graduate students
Students who are taking on-line nursing courses must register for the course-utilizing RAMS (web), or by visiting the Registrar's Office. Also, on-line students must contact the instructor of the nursing course for information regarding additional registration within the on-line course program's Web site. The instructor will provide on-line students with information regarding obtaining a user ID and password to access the on-line materials. Other exceptions may apply to nursing elective courses.
Research Courses
All undergraduate students wishing to enroll in a research course need to contact the academic department offering the course for approval. The department will enter an electronic permit which will allow the student to register on-line using RAMS (web).
Graduate students wishing to enroll in a research course must have approval (signed contract) from the academic department offering the course. You must take the contract to the Graduate Dean’s Office in order to receive permission to register for the research course. Once the Dean receives the completed contract, the Dean’s office will enter an electronic permit which will allow the student to register on-line using RAMS (web).
Students on Academic Suspension
Students who were suspended at the end of the last term in attendance may appeal to the Dean of their college to be reinstated. Students must complete their appeal prior to the first day of classes for the upcoming semester. Contact the dean of your college if you have questions regarding your suspension. For specific information regarding suspension regulations, please refer to the University Bulletin.
Student Teaching
All students who have made application and are eligible for Student Teaching will enroll themselves for the appropriate courses after being authorized to do so by the Office of Field Experience. Student teachers may use RAMS to register, or they may register in person in the Office of the Registrar. Questions regarding this procedure may be directed to the Office of Field Experience at 325-942-2052 ext. 268, Carr EFA #206, or to the Office of the Registrar at 325-942-2043. Please consult the calendar for registration dates. Please note: These classes will not be eligible for enrollment until the registration period immediately prior to the beginning of the semester. Please see the Student Teaching & Field Experience Schedule for other important information regarding student teaching.
University Requirements for Proficiency in English and Mathematics
The requirements for admission to Angelo State University and the University's requirements for proficiency in English (writing and reading) and mathematics are established separate and apart from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements set forth by the State. These University proficiency requirements in English and mathematics are described in the corresponding sections of the University Bulletin. Students must meet these University requirements in addition to those imposed by the TSI.
TEXAS SUCCESS INITIATIVE (TSI)
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI), Texas Education Code, Sec. 51.3062, was established by the State Legislature in Summer 2003, to assess the readiness of entering college students to enroll in college-level academic coursework and assist students who are not yet ready to enroll in that coursework by providing advising and educational support necessary for college success. The TSI requires that all entering undergraduate students be tested in reading, writing and mathematics to determine the students’ readiness to enroll in college-level academic courses, unless they are exempt. For more information on exemptions see the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) on the Undergraduate Admissions website.
Students who do not meet the passing standards for the TSI approved tests, must participate in a prescribed developmental program for the area that is not complete until TSI requirements have been satisfied. Students may satisfy TSI requirements in four ways:
- pass the section of the THEA Test or other approved assessment test associated with that skill area;
- earn a grade "C" or better in the appropriate developmental course. The student must also pass the THEA Test or other approved assessment test associated with that skill area if the student did not initially perform at or above the scores determined by the Coordinating Board;
- successfully complete non-course-based developmental activities as prescribed by the appropriate department. The student must also pass the THEA Test or other approved assessment test associated with that skill area if the student did not initially perform at or above the scores determined by the Coordinating Board; or
- take an approved course in that skill area and earn a grade of "C" or better. This option requires departmental approval. Students will be given only one opportunity to use option (4) in a given skill area. A student who fails to earn a grade of "C" or better on the first attempt must retake and pass the appropriate section of the THEA Test or other approved assessment test to satisfy TSI requirements. Please refer to the English and Mathematics departmental sections of the University Bulletin for a more detailed description of developmental programs for the various skill areas.
C or Better Courses
The following courses, identified by Common Course Numbers, have been approved by Angelo State University for application of the C or better option in the designated skill area.
Skill Area Common Course Numbers ASU Equivalent Courses
Writing ENGL 1301 Composition I ENG 1301
ENGL 1302 Composition II ENG 1302
Reading HIST 1301 U.S. History HIST 1301
HIST 1302 U.S. History HIST 1302
GOVT 2301 American Government GOVT 2301
GOVT 2302 American Government GOVT 2302
GOVT 2305 American Government GOVT 2302
GOVT 2306 American Government GOVT 2301
*Sophomore Literature
Mathematics MATH 1314 College Algebra MATH 1302
MATH 1316 Plane Trigonometry MATH 1303
MATH 1332 College Mathematics MATH 1332
- Sophomore Literature courses will be evaluated by the Undergraduate Office of Admissions for application of the "C" or better option.
Learning Disabilities
Angelo State University considers all federal laws pertaining to individuals with disabilities when assessing and advising students who fail to meet the minimum passing standards of the THEA or other TSI approved assessment test.
PERFORMANCE ON THE THEA TEST OR ANY OF THE OTHER BOARD APPROVED ASSESSMENT TESTS SHALL NOT BE USED AS A CONDITION FOR ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY.
All testing fees shall be paid by the student.
For information on who must take a Texas Success Initiative assessment test, contact the Angelo State University Undergraduate Office of Admissions. You can obtain a copy of the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) Registration Bulletin from the Undergraduate Office of Admissions or from the Division of Continuing Studies. You can also register on-line at www.thea.nesinc.com. For information on taking the ACCUPLACER, contact the Division of Continuing Studies. The student will pay the test fee for any of the assessment tests.
Contact the ASU Undergraduate Office of Admissions for current TSI policies not stated in this publication.
Time Conflict Approval
If you wish to enroll in a course for which the meeting time conflicts with that of another course, you must contact the departments of each department. If approval is granted, the departments will enter an electronic permit which will allow the student to register online using RAMS.