Frequently Asked Questions
Academic Honesty
What is the Lehman College policy on cheating and plagiarism?top of page
Appeals
I'm not happy with the grade I got for my course. What can I do?
I couldn't finish my course(s) last semester. Can I withdraw officially?
Can I be kicked out of Lehman College because of my grades?
When I left school, I wasn't passing my courses but now I want to come back and do well.
I didn't do well at my other school, but now I want to start over at Lehman College.
What is probation?
Can I withdraw from my course(s) this semester?
I didn't finish registering and I want to add a course.
I didn't finish registering and I lost all my courses.
My Bursar's receipt has a course I didn't want to register for.
My Bursar's receipt doesn't show the course I'm taking.
I am registered for one section of a course but am attending another. How can I get my grade?
I want to take the F out of my G.P.A. for a course I failed but I don't want to/can't retake the course. Is there some other way I get rid of my F?
I want one of my graduation requirements waived or changed.
I want to get my TAP back.
I failed the CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE) three times.
I got dropped out of school because I'm not passing my courses but I want to keep taking classes.top of page
Curriculum Questions
How many credits do I need to graduate?
What are the general education requirements?
What is the English Composition Requirement in the current curriculum?
What is the Mathematics requirement in the current curriculum?
What is the foreign language requirement?
Can I qualify for an exemption from the foreign language requirement in the current curriculum?
What is the Natural Science requirement in the current curriculum?
What is the Distribution requirement in the current curriculum?
What are the Upper-Level General Education requirements?
What is the Writing Intensive requirement in the current curriculum?
What classes do I need to earn a bachelor's degree at Lehman College?
Do I have to finish my general education courses before I start my major?
What majors and minors are offered at Lehman College?
How should I decide on a major?
When should I declare my major (and/or minor) and where do I go to declare it (them)?
Can I design my own major or minor?
What is the advantage of declaring a major sooner rather than later? What if I change my mind?
Does my major require a minor?
Does my major or minor have any entrance requirements, prerequisites, and/or separate applications?
Do I have to take the CUNY Proficiency Examination?
I want to be a doctor/lawyer/pharmacist/veterinarian/engineer, but I don't see my
major. Must I transfer?
I want to go to graduate school. How should I prepare?
I transferred to Lehman from another school. How will my credits be used?top of page
Grades & Grading Policies
How can I calculate my G.P.A.?
What do Lehman grades mean?
Which grades will be included in my G.P.A.?
Which grades will not be included in my G.P.A.?
Are my grades from my former college included in my Lehman G.P.A.?
What G.P.A. do I need to graduate?
How can I calculate my G.P.A. in my major or minor?
My G.P.A. is looking very good.
My G.P.A. is in trouble.
Can my instructor lower my grade for being late or absent?
I got an "F" in my course. How can I get it out of my G.P.A.?
I got a "D" in my course. Should I take the course again?
I got an "NC" grade. What does it mean?
I got an "R" grade. What does it mean?
I can't finish my coursework in time. Can I get an extension?
I didn't finish my "INC" and it turned into a "FIN" ("F").
I want to hand in the work I owe for my INC, but my instructor has left the College.
I want to stop attending my class.
I stopped going to my course(s) and I got a "WU."
What are indexable credits?
What are attempted credits?
Can I take this course on a pass/fail basis?
Can I retake a course? Should I retake a course?
Can I audit a course?
I am registered for one section of a course but am attending another. How can I get my grade?top of page
Honors
How can I earn college honors?
How can I earn honors in my major?
How can I get on the Dean's List? How can I become a Presidential Scholar?
Is Lehman College affiliated with any Honor Societies?top of page
Procedures
I want to take a lot of courses this semester. What should I do?
I want to take a course at another college.
When should I declare my major (and minor) and where do I go to declare it (them)?
How can I get into a closed class?
How do I get a transcript?
Where do I file for graduation?
I have graduated. Where do I pick up my diploma?top of page
Student Support Services
Are there computers available for student use?
Where can I get help with my classwork?
I need an I.D. card.
I need to talk to someone.
I don't feel well.
I have a disability.
I need someone to watch my children.
I need a job.top of page