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\nAcademics<\/a> | Safety<\/a> | Student Activities<\/a> | Residence Life<\/a> | Technology<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Academics<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Q: What GPA do I have to maintain to stay at Saint Peter’s University?<\/strong>
\nA: Any first year student with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) below a 1.8 and all other students with a GPA below a 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation. During the probation term, students are monitored closely by the deans, their advisors, and other administrators in order to help students elevate their GPAs after one semester. Those who do not achieve the required GPA by the end of the term may be subject to academic suspension or dismissal. All students placed on Academic Suspension or Dismissal have a right to appeal to Academic Standing Committee.<\/p>\n

Q: How long are classes?<\/strong>
\nA: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday classes run for 50 minutes. Tuesday and Friday classes run 1 hour and 15 minutes.<\/p>\n

Q: What classes do I have to take as a first year student?<\/strong>
\nA: All first year students take no more than 5 courses during their first semester, and they include a math, English composition, and one first year seminar course. In addition, some students may have to take additional developmental classes based upon their placement test scores. The remaining courses may be selected from the Core Curriculum Requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Q: How many people are in each class?<\/strong>
\nA: The average class size is 20 people.<\/p>\n

Q: How do I register for classes?<\/strong>
\nA: We make the process easy. On the last day of orientation you will meet with an freshman advisor. He\/she will help you pick your classes and register you directly.<\/p>\n

Q: How many credits can I take during my first year? And how about the years after?<\/strong>
\nA: The maximum courseload for your first year is 15 credits per semester. After that a full time student can take anywhere from 12 to 18 credits.<\/p>\n

Q: When do I have to declare my major?<\/strong>
\nA: It is advisable to declare your major by the conclusion of your first year, but we know some students require more time to explore their options. All students must declare a major no later than the end of their second year.<\/p>\n

Q: Do I remain with the same advisor for all four years? <\/strong>
\nA: You will be assigned a first year advisor<\/a> based on your projected major during your first year. Once a student declares his\/her major, a departmental advisor will then be assigned.<\/p>\n

Q: What does the Enrollment Services Center offer?<\/strong>
\nA: The Enrollment Services Center<\/a> is where students complete all transactions regarding registration, records, financial aid, and account payments. Students go to the ESC for services related to course schedule, grades, transcripts, enrollment\/degree verification, loan deferment certification, change of personal information, health insurance waivers, pass\/fail option declaration, and graduation application, as well as financial aid information regarding FAFSA, student loans, scholarships, and the federal work study program. Paying of tuition, fees, and other charges, as well as adding flex dollars and munch money to the OneCard, are done at the ESC.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Q: How safe is Saint Peter’s University?<\/strong>
\nA: Saint Peter’s is a very safe college campus. Our “Campus Safety Act” statistics confirm the safety of the University and are available at the campus safety office or on the Campus Safety website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We have an experienced and professional security department. Our security private contractor is Summit Security Service with many years of college security experience here at Saint Peter’s University and on other college campuses including Columbia University and Fordham University.<\/p>\n

The security Summit officers are well-trained, motivated and supervised by University administrators, many of whom are retired Jersey City police officers, leading to a solid security team and security presence.<\/p>\n

In any environment personal safety is also a personal matter and students are encouraged to develop good safety practices such as:<\/p>\n