Understanding
Programs, Plans and Subplans
Students
are admitted to a specific program, and they declare a plan (major) and,
possibly, a subplan. Students
enroll in classes offered in terms and sessions obtain a degree.
Academic
Program Structure
The
academic program structure is the key variable at the student level. When you
establish programs, you can create
plans and subplans.
Defining
an Academic Calendar
Academic
calendars affect much of the day-to-day business at colleges and universities.
Enrollment
Action Reasons
Enrollment
actions such as adds, drops, and grade changes are delivered with your system.
These actions:
Level
and Load Determinations
Level and
load information is required as part of the academic program setup.
Setting Up Academic Programs
Setting Up Academic Programs
An academic
program is the entity for which a student:
• Applies.
• Is
admitted.
• Ultimately
graduates.
You link a
single academic program to a single academic career.
Academic
Program Rules
An academic
program defines the values and calculation rules for:
• Academic
level.
• Academic
load.
• Academic
group (for tuition calculation purposes).
• Admissions
evaluation schemes.
• Academic
calendar.
Academic
Program Determinations
Academic
programs are associated with the campuses where the programs are offered. A
student is admitted into an academic
program at a particular campus.
Setting
Up Academic Plans
Academic
plans can be linked to academic programs or academic careers. Typically,
academic plans represent
one of the following:
• Major
program of study.
• Minor
program of study.
• Specialization.
Degrees
A student
can earn one degree for a single academic plan. If your institution offers dual
degrees, you must establish
separate plans for each degree and award them separately.
Academic
Plan Setup
An academic
plan must be linked either to an academic program or an academic career.
Academic Subplans
Academic
subplans are areas of specialization within academic plans. They are directly
linked to the academic
plan.
