Regulations of The University of California
Berkeley Division of the Academic Senate
Last revision April 27, 2006

Table of Contents

PART I GENERAL REGULATIONS¹

A201. GRADES

1. Grading

   Under limitations specified in Regulations A202, A203, A204, and A205, work of students on the Berkeley Campus is reported in terms of the following grades:

   A (excellent) B (good) C (fair) D (barely passed) F (failure)

   P (passed at minimum level of C-) 2 NP (not passed)3 S (satisfactory or passed at minimum level of B-) U (unsatisfactory) I (work incomplete, due to circumstances beyond the student's control, but of passing quality) IP (work in progress; final grade to be assigned upon completion of entire course sequence).

   Grades A, B, C, and D may be modified by Plus (+) or Minus (-) suffixes.
   

   Credit toward Degree Requirements

   Undergraduates

   • A course in which the grade A, B, C, D, or P is received is counted toward degree requirements.
   • A course in which the grade F or NP is received is not counted toward degree requirements.
   • Grades of I or IP are not counted until such time as they are replaced by grades A, B, C, D, or P. (Rev. 3.83)

   Graduates

   • A course in which the grade A, B, C or S is received is counted toward degree requirements.
   • A course in which the grade D, F, or U is received is not counted toward degree requirements.
   • Grades of I or IP are not counted until such time as they are replaced by grades A, B, C, or S. (En. 3.83)

2. Grade Points
   

   • Grade points per unit are assigned by the Registrar as follows: A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F = O; and these are used in determining students grade-point average.
   • When attached to the grades A, B, C, or D, plus (+) grades carry three-tenths of a grade point more per unit, and minus (-) grades, three-tenths of a grade point less per unit than unsuffixed grades, with the following exception:

   • The grade A+ carries 4 grade points per unit, the same as for an unsuffixed A; the grade A itself recognizes outstanding performance, but when A+ is reported, it represents extraordinary achievement.

   • The grades P, S, NP, U, I, and IP carry no grade points and the units in courses so graded are excluded in determination of the grade-point average.

3. Grade Changes

• All grades except I and IP are considered final when submitted by an instructor on the end-of-term course report.
• No grade may be changed, therefore, except within the time limits and under the conditions specified in Regulation A207 below.
• No final term grade, except I, may be revised as a result of re-examination of submission of additional work after the close of the term, subject to the provisions of Regulation A202 below.

4. Course Repetitions

   Repetition of courses not authorized by the Committee on Courses of Instruction to be taken more than once for credit is subject to the following conditions:
   
   1. A student may repeat only those courses in which the student received a grade of D+, D, D-, F, NP, or U, except as provided in SR 636, and an I may be repeated subject to Regulation A202. (Rev.3.83)
      
      • Courses in which a grade of D+, D, D-, or F has been received, and courses undertaken for a letter grade in which a grade of I has been received, may not be repeated on a P/NP or S/U basis.
   2. Repetition of a course more than once requires in all instances approval of the Dean of the College, School or Division in which the student is enrolled at the time the course is repeated.
      
      • Without this approval, a course repeated more than once will not be included in the grade-point average, but a passing grade in the repeated course will be accepted in satisfaction of unit requirements for the degree, subject to section D.3 below.
   3. Degree credit for a course will be given only once, but the grade assigned at each enrollment is permanently recorded except under the provisions of Regulation A202 below.
      
   4. In computing the grade-point average of a student who repeats courses in which a grade of D+, D, D-, or F was received, the units are counted only once and only the most recently earned grades and grade points are used for the first twelve units repeated. (Rev. 3.83)
      
      • Second repetitions which are approved by the Dean of a student's College or School, thus putting the courses into the grade-point average, are to be included in the twelve-unit limitations. (Rev. 3.83)
      • In case of repetitions beyond the twelve units, the grade-point average is based on all grades assigned and total units attempted. (Rev. 3.83)
      • If, however, a grade of I is awarded upon repetition of a course, the grade D+, D, D-, or F will continue to be computed in the grade-point average until the I Grade is replaced.

5. Unit Conversion

   • Unit credit earned by students on any campus of the University of California while that campus is on a quarter calendar will be equivalent to credit earned on the Berkeley Campus as follows:
   • Each quarter unit is equivalent to two-thirds of a semester unit.

1. Procedures
   

   1. Graduate Students

   For graduate students, the method of replacement of the grade I by a final grade will be determined by the Dean of the Graduate Division and the Graduate Council.
   

   2. Undergraduate Students

   1. On completion of the required work or a deferred examination or both, as specified by the instructor or an authorized delegate, grade points will be assigned if the student receives a grade of A, B, C, or D as certified by the instructor. These grades may be modified by plus (+) or minus (-) in accordance with Regulation A201.B.
   2. On repetition of the course, grade points will be granted only with the approval of the Dean of the student's College, School, or Division. If the course is repeated without approval by the Dean, the I grade will be converted to a Grade of F and the repeated course will be treated as per Regulation A201.D.

2. Deadline for Replacing I Grades

   • Except as noted below in sections B.1 and B.2, grades received by undergraduates may be replaced only during the following periods: Session in which the I Grade is received: Deadline for replacement of the I Grade:
   • Any I grade which has not been replaced by the deadline will be converted by the Office of Registrar to the grade F (or NP if the course was taken Passed or Not Passed). Thenceforward, but not retroactively, the grade, if F, is counted in computing the student's grade-point average in the same manner as any other assigned F.

   Fall Semester Spring Semester or Summer Session

   First day of instruction in following Fall Semester First day of instruction in following Spring Semester

   • The Dean of the student's College, School, or Division will have discretionary authority to extend these deadlines. (Rev. 3.83)
   1. An undergraduate student may, within the above deadlines, notify in writing the Dean of the College, School or Division in which the student is enrolled at that time, that he or she has not attempted completion and will not complete the work required for removal of the I grade, and request that the I grade not be replaced by an For NP. The Dean will forward such notification to the Office of the Registrar and that Office will not replace the grade I by an F or NP. This notification procedure is limited to no more than two courses and the decision is irrevocable. (Rev. 3.83)
   2. If a degree is conferred before the end of the above deadlines following the assignment of an I grade, the grade will not be converted to an F or NP. However, the student still has the option to remove the I grade within the above deadlines. (Rev. 3.83)

3. I Grade Criteria

   • Any instructor awarding an I grade must, at the same time, formally specify the:
   • reason for awarding the I grade;
   • nature of the work to be completed (term paper, hour exam, or other)
   • percentage of the grade to be based thereon; and
   • grade earned up to that point.
   • Specification will be made in the form of a written statement to the Department Chair and as a comment on the course report form submitted to the Registrar at the end of each term.

4. I Grade Limits

   Graduate Students

   A graduate student with an I grade on his or her graduate record at Berkeley may proceed toward a degree only at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate Division.
   

   Undergraduate Students

   Any undergraduate student with 12 or more units of I on his or her record may not register unless permission to do so is granted by the Dean of the College, School, or Division in which the student is enrolled.
   

• For a course extending for more than one term, where evaluation of the student's performance is deferred until the end of the final term, provisional grades of IP (In Progress) are assigned in the intervening terms.
• Provisional grades are replaced by the final grade if the student completes the full sequence. In the event that the full sequence is not completed as scheduled, the Registrar shall replace the grade IP by the grade I when the instructor has no basis for assigning a grade for the term(s) completed. Further changes in the student's record will be subject to the conditions of Regulation A202.

A.204. PASSED/NOT PASSED, SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY GRADES

• Undergraduates in good academic standing may elect to undertake letter-graded courses on a Passed or Not Passed basis; and
• Graduate students in good academic standing may elect to undertake letter-graded courses on a Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory basis.

1. Students enrolled in degree programs may receive credit for courses graded Passed or Satisfactory to a limit of one-third of the total units undertaken and passed on the Berkeley Campus at the time the degree is awarded.
• Units completed in an Education Abroad Program, on another University of California campus by an undergraduate in an intercampus visitor program, or by a graduate in an intercampus exchange or joint doctoral program are considered Berkeley work for the purpose of this Regulation.
• For graduate degree programs, grades of Satisfactory assigned in courses numbered 299 and courses in 300, 400, or 600 series are excluded in the computation.
2. Courses which are required in, or are prerequisite to, the student's major may be taken Passed or Not Passed or Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory only upon approval of the Faculty of the student’s School or College,
• Courses which are required in a graduate student's major subject are determined by the student’s adviser.
3. Special or limited-status students may take courses on a Passed or Not Passed basis at the discretion of the Dean of the School or College in which they are enrolled.
4. Further exception to this Regulation may be made only with the approval of the Committee on Courses of Instruction of the Berkeley Division and, where graduate students are concerned, the Graduate Council.

A205. COURSE GRADED PASSED/NOT PASSED OR SATISFACTORY/UNSATISFACTORY

• Undergraduate courses which are to be added exclusively Passed or Not Passed;
• And with approval of the Graduate Council, graduate courses which are to be graded exclusively Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory and courses in the 300 and 400 series in either manner.

1. An instructor may be in charge of no more than one such undergraduate course in any term, exclusive of individual study or research courses, except with the consent of the Dean of the School or College in which the course is offered.
2. Students enrolling in such courses are subject to limitations specified in Regulation A204.

A207. GRADE APPEALS

1. Appeal Process (Am. 4.27.06)
   
   • This Regulation covers grievances by students originating in units of instruction and concerning grades.
   • Grounds for grievance are application of non-academic criteria, such as considerations of race, politics, religion, sex, or other criteria not directly reflective of performance related to course requirements; sexual harassment; or improper academic procedures that unfairly affect a student’s grade.
   • The student must first attempt to resolve a grade grievance with the instructor in charge. If such an attempt is unsuccessful or if the student prefers, the student shall seek assistance from the student Ombudsperson (or a mutually accepted third party) and the department chair. If a grievance is resolved between a student and an instructor and the resolution requires a grade change, the Chair of the Department (or equivalent unit) in which the course was taught shall refer the case expeditiously to the Committee on Courses of Instruction. After reviewing the case, the Committee on Courses of Instruction may instruct the Office of the Registrar to make the required change in the student's record. (Am. 4.88)
   • The following formal procedure may not be activated unless the student, instructor in charge, Ombudsperson (or any mutually accepted third party), and Department Chair have failed to resolve the dispute informally; and it has been less than one calendar year since the last day of the semester in which the course in question was taken. Neither formal nor informal grade grievance processes may be initiated after the one-year deadline has passed. (EC.00)
   • The formal procedure is to be completed as expeditiously as possible:
   • at the unit level within twenty (20) working days;
   • at the Senate level within forty (40) working days;
   if both parties are in residence and the University is in regular session (excludes Summer Session). (EC. 4.86)
   
2. Appeal of Grades in Courses and Examinations
   
   • Each department or other instructional unit, or groups of units teaching similar disciplines, shall establishes a standing Grievance Committee Chair.
   • For each case this Chair will appoint an ad hoc Grievance Committee composed of three faculty members, only two of whom can be from the same unit; and two students in good standing appointed by the student association(s) of the unit(s). When no such association exists, students shall be appointed by the ASUC or the Graduate Assembly. (Student members must have passed courses or an examination in the unit(s) at least at the level of the disputed course or examination, and have been in residence for at least one year.)
   • A student dissatisfied with the outcome of the informal discussion and petitioning for a change of grade may submit the case, in writing, to the Grievance Committee, which will obtain a written response from the instructor and will provide the parties the opportunity to present additional information orally or in writing. (Am. 4.84)
   • The Grievance Committee's recommendation to the Committee on Courses of Instruction, including minority view, if any, must be given in writing.
   • If the Committee on Courses of Instruction finds for the student, it may:
   • change a failing grade to a P or S;
   • drop a course retroactively;
   • retain the course but eliminate the grade from GPA;
   • adopt the letter grade, if any, that was recommended by four of the five members of the unit’s Grievance Committee.

A208. GRADE POINTS FOR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION “XB” COURSES (En. 4.25.05)

A. “XB” courses shall not count toward satisfaction of the residence requirement of the University (SR 630), the residence requirement of the Berkeley Division (SR A290), or of the student's College.

B. Students in dismissed status must obtain Dean’s approval prior to enrolling in “XB” courses in order to receive grade points toward graduation in their College for those courses. For dismissed students, grade points shall be counted toward graduation only upon successful readmission to their College.

“XB” courses shall be accepted for unit, requirement, and grade-point credit for only a student who: 1) has been admitted to and is a regularly matriculated student on the Berkeley campus, or 2) has taken “XB” courses through the Fall Program for Freshmen and subsequently admitted to a degree program or college at Berkeley.

Regulation A208 is to be applied only to University Extension "XB" courses undertaken in or after the fall semester 2005, at which time it shall be mandatory for all eligible students. Regulation A208 does not apply to University Extension "XB" courses taken before then. Regulation A208 shall apply to all "XB" courses without exception and students shall not have the right to petition that only credits shall count. (Am. 4.27.06)

A230. SPECIAL STUDIES (Am.12.87)

1. Undergraduates
   

   1. Credit

      Subject to conditions in sections 3 and 4, a student may earn credit for supervised independent study of topics of the student’s own selection, or a group of students may earn credit for an organized cooperative study of topics of their own choosing. Such study will receive faculty advice on topics or methods of study. (Rev. 3.83)
      

   2. Course Numbers

      • The number 98 is reserved for Directed Group Study by lower-division students.
      • The number 99 is reserved for Supervised Independent Study by academically superior lower-division students, who are to be defined by each department, or equivalent. This definition includes, as a necessary part, a grade-point average of at least 3.3. (Eff. Spring 1985) (Am. 4.85)
      • The number 197 is reserved for Field Studies Courses. (En. 3.83)
      • The number 198 is reserved for Organized Group Study by undergraduates.
      • The number 199 is reserved for Supervised Independent Study by undergraduates.

   3. Approvals
      

      1. Each student enrolled in a lower-division Independent Study course (99) must have prior consent of the instructor who is to supervise the study.
      • Approval by the Chair of the Department (or equivalent) must be obtained on the basis of a written proposal that specifies nature of the study, number of units to be credited, and the basis for grading. (En. 4.84)
      2. A written proposal for each Field Studies Course (197), signed by the faculty sponsor, must receive approval by the Chair of the Department.
      3. Each section of a Group Study Course (98 or 198) must receive approval by the Chair of the Department (or equivalent) based on a written proposal submitted by the instructor who is to supervise the course that describes the matter to be studied, the methods of instruction, the number of units to be credited, and methods of evaluation of student performance. (EC. 4.88; EC.00 )
      • A copy of the approved proposal must be submitted for information to the Committee on Courses of Instruction.
      4. Each student enrolled in an Independent Study course (199) must have prior consent of the instructor who is to supervise the study and of the student's major advisor.
      • Approval by the Chair of the Department (or equivalent) must be obtained on the basis of a written proposal that specifies the nature of the study, the number of units to be credited, and the basis for grading.

   4. Limitations

      1. The formal description of a 99 Course must explicitly state the qualifications for student admission. (En. 4.84)
      2. Students enrolled in 197, 198, and 199 courses must have completed at least 60 units of undergraduate study and must be in good academic standing (2.00 grade-point average or better).
      3. Credit for 98, 99, 198, and 199 courses in a single term may aggregate no more than four units. (Rev. 3.83)
      4. Only a grade of Passed or Not Passed is to be assigned in 98,99, 197, 198, and 199 courses.
      5. Subject to approval by the Committee on Courses of Instruction, a Department may impose additional limitations on 98, 99, 197, 198, and 199 courses.
      6. No more than a total of 16 units of courses numbered 98,99, 197, 198, and 199 may be used to meet the requirements for a Bachelor's degree. (Rev. 4.84)

   5. Exceptions

      The Dean of the student’s College or School may authorize exceptions to Limitations 2, 3, 4, and 6. (Rev. 2.87)
      

2. Graduates

   1. Course Numbers

      • Course number 601 is reserved for Individual Study for Master's Degree students.
      • Course number 602 is reserved for Individual Study for Doctoral students.

   2. Approval

      Enrollment in these courses must be approved by the student's graduate adviser.
      

   3. Credits and Grading

      A student may earn 1-8 units per Semester and 1-4 units per Summer Session. These courses must be taken on a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory basis.
      

   4. Limitations

      • Students will be permitted to accumulate a maximum of 16 units in 601 and 602 courses, respectively, toward examination preparation.
      • Units earned in these courses may not be used to meet academic residence or unit requirements for the Master or Doctor's Degree. (Eff. Fall 1987)

A240. DISMISSAL

• It is the responsibility of each College or School to establish regulations governing dismissal. (Berkeley Division Regulations, Part II, pp. 34-68)
• A student who becomes subject to the provisions of these Regulations is under the supervision of the Faculty of the College or School concerned.
• That Faculty, or its designated agent, has the power to:
1. dismiss from the University students under its supervision;
2. suspend the provisions of these regulations, thereby permitting retention in the University of students thus subject to dismissal; or
3. authorize the return to the University of students who have been dismissed under these regulations. (Rev. 3.83)

A241. NORMAL PROGRESS

1. Undergraduates

   • For undergraduates, normal progress toward a degree requires 30 units of successfully completed course work each year.
   • Continued enrollment of a student who fails to achieve minimum academic progress shall be subject to approval of the Dean of the College or School in which the student is enrolled.
   • To achieve minimum academic progress, the student must meet two criteria:
   1. The student must have successfully completed a number of units no fewer than the number of semesters, less one, in which the student has been enrolled on the Berkeley Campus multiplied by 15. For the purposes of this Regulation, Summer Sessions will not be counted as Semesters.
   2. A student’s study list shall contain at least 12 units in any term, unless otherwise authorized by the Dean of the student's College, School, or Division. (Rev. 3.83)

2. Graduates

   Normal progress for graduate students is determined by the Graduate Council.
   (En. 3.83)
   

A250. ASSIGNMENT OF OFFICERS OF INSTRUCTION

A251. DISPOSITION OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS

A270. CRITERIA

1. Honors to Date
   
   • Students must have completed a minimum of 12 units undertaken for letter grades on the Berkeley Campus to be considered for award of Honors.
   • Students receiving Honors shall be those who have achieved a grade-point average usual to or greater than the grade-point average as determined for their College or School by the method of paragraph B of this Regulation.
   • The actual date to which Honors are awarded shall be entered on the student's transcript. (Am. 3.83; 4.84)

2. Honors in General Scholarship at Graduation

   Students to be eligible for Honors in general scholarship at graduation must have:
   
   1. Completed in the University of California a minimum of 50 semester units of which a minimum of 43 units must be undertaken for a letter grade; for those students who complete more than 50 units in the University of California, the limit of Passed /Not Passed units is set forth in Regulation A204.A;
   2. Completed a minimum of 30 units on the Berkeley Campus; and (Rev. 3.83)
   3. Achieved a grade-point average ranking them in their College or School as follows -

   • Top 3% Highest Honors
   • Next 7% High Honors
   • Next 10% Honors

   At the end of each academic year, the Registrar shall determine for each School and College the minimum grade-point average of the top 3 percent, the next 7 percent, and the next 10 percent of the students graduating in that year. These grade-point averages shall serve each College and school as minimal criteria for Honors during the next academic year.
   

Part II.

A290. RESIDENCE

A291. SENIOR  RESIDENCE

1. After 90 units toward the Bachelor's Degree have been completed, the remaining units must meet the following residence requirement  (except as otherwise provided in this Section and SR 614):
1. At least 24 of the remaining units must be completed in residence in the College or School in which the degree is to be taken;
2. These units must be completed in at least two semesters (the semester in which the 90 units are exceeded, plus at least one additional semester).
3. A Summer Session can be credited as a semester in residence if the number of successfully completed units is greater than, or equal to, the minimum number of units required for a semester of residence.     (En. 3.85)
4. Students enrolled in the Education Abroad Program may be permitted to satisfy the residence requirement by completing 24 units in residence in the College or School in which the degree is to be taken, after the student has already completed 60 units. At least 12 of these 24 units must be completed after the student has already completed 90 units. For this option, approval prior to enrollment in the Education Abroad Program must be obtained from the department concerned and the Dean of the student's College or School. (Am. 4.25.02)
5. Students enrolled in the UC-Berkeley Washington, D.C. (UCDC) program may be permitted to satisfy the residence requirement by completing 24 units in residence in the College or School in which the degree is to be taken, after the student has already completed 60 units. At least 12 of these 24 units must be completed after the student has already completed 90 units. For this option, approval prior to enrollment in the UCDC program must be obtained from the department concerned and the Dean of the student's College or School. (En. 4.25.02)

300. AMERICAN CULTURES BREADTH REQUIREMENT⁵     (En. 4.89, eff. F 1991)

1. Satisfaction of the American Cultures Breadth Requirement is a prerequisite for every Bachelor's Degree awarded to students who begin their studies at Berkeley in lower-division standing in Fall 1991 or thereafter, or upper-division standing in Fall 1993 or thereafter.
2. The American Cultures Breadth Requirement is satisfied by passing, with a grade not lower than C- or P, a course expressly approved for that purpose by the appropriate committee of the Berkeley Division.
3. The courses that satisfy this requirement must be integrative and comparative and address theoretical and analytical issues relevant to understanding race, culture, and ethnicity in American history and society.  Each course will take substantial account of groups drawn from at least three of the following: African Americans, indigenous peoples of the United States, Asian Americans, Chicano/Latinos, and European Americans.    (Am. 4.4.94)
4. The courses satisfying this requirement are not precluded from satisfying other requirements.

305. MINOR PROGRAMS LEGISLATIONS    (En. 9.91)

350. ADMISSION

1. Undergraduate

   To be admitted to the Walter A. Haas School of Business for undergraduate work, students must have at least junior standing in one of the Colleges of the University or an equivalent thereof satisfactory to the Faculty of the Walter A. Haas School of Business.
   

2. Advanced Standing

   The Faculty of the Walter A. Haas School of Business is authorized to grant advanced standing to students admitted to the Walter A. Haas School of Business who have completed work which is:
   
   1. In excess of that required for junior standing; and
   2. equivalent to the prerequisites and breadth courses for the curriculum of the Walter A. Haas School of Business.     (Rev. 2.86)

3. Graduate Work

   To be admitted to the Walter A. Haas School of Business for graduate work, students must have completed the requirements for the Bachelor's degree in one of the Colleges or Schools of the University of California or at another college or University of approved standing, and must show evidence of ability to pursue advanced work with a high degree of proficiency.
   

352. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE

1. The degree of Bachelor of Science is granted on the following conditions; the candidate must have:
   
   1. completed at least 120 semester hours of college work, and must have satisfied the general University requirements of SR 630, 634, 636 and 638; and Berkeley Regulation 300.    (CC. 4.89)
      
   2. completed in the Walter A. Haas School of Business, 60 semesters hours of such work as the  Faculty of the School have prescribed. This total of 60 semester hours may, however, be reduced in the case of students admitted with advanced standing (see Regulation 350.B; for an exception, see SR 642).    (Rev. 3.83)
      
   3. maintained at least a C average in all courses taken in residence at the University of California, which are included in each of the following categories:
      
      1. basic upper division courses in the Walter A. Haas School of Business.
             (Rev. 2.86)
         
      2. courses offered in the field of emphasis in satisfaction of the  requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in the Walter A. Haas School of Business.
         
   4. completed all core courses with a grade of C- or better.  These courses include BA 110,111, 120, 130, 150, 160, and 170 or their equivalent.  Core courses with grades of D+ or below must be repeated.        (Am. 4.1.93)
      
2. The Walter A. Haas School of Business may recommend for High Honors such students as it judges worthy of that distinction in accordance with Regulation A270.    (Rev. 2.86)
   

353. DISMISSAL

1. the student’s grade-point average falls below 1.5 for any term, or
2. after one time on probation the student has not achieved a grade-point average of 2.0 (C average) computed on the total of all courses undertaken in the University, not including courses graded P, S, NP, U, I, and IP.

354. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION    (Am. 9.91)

1. The candidates must have completed the requirements  for the Bachelor's degree in one of the Colleges or Schools of the University of California or at another colleges or University of approved standing.
   
2. The candidate must have completed a two-year program of graduate study as specified by the Faculty of the Walter A. Haas School of Business and approved by the Graduate Council.     (Rev. 2.84)
   
   • Only courses in which the candidate is assigned grades A, B, or C may be counted in satisfaction of the requirements for the Master's degree.
     
   • The candidate must maintain a "B" average (3.0 gpa) in all courses taken during her or his residence at the University of California as a graduate student     (Am. 3.83)
     
3. A comprehensive final examination or equivalent is required of each candidate.
   

1. Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree
   
   1. B.S. in Chemistry: 120 units; B.S. in Chemical Engineering: 120 units.  None of the units for either degree may be for any course (e.g., trigonometry, high school chemistry, high school physics) which is equivalent to a matriculation subject prerequisite to a required course in the College.    (Rev.3.83; 4.89; Am. 4.27.06)
   2. General University requirements as to:
   • Subject A (SR 636);
   • American History and Institutions (SR 638);
   • Grade-point average (SR 634);
   • Senior residence (SR 630); and
   • Berkeley Regulation 300    (CC.4.89)
   3. Reasonable proficiency in the use of English; the criterion for satisfaction of this requirement is set by the Faculty of the College.
   4. Courses in the humanities and social sciences; the Faculty of the College establishes the number of units required and the list of courses acceptable in satisfaction of this requirements.
   5. A program of specified courses in mathematics physics, and the several fields of chemistry, as approved by the faculty of the College.
   6. To be advanced to, and to continue in, the upper division a student must have completed a lower division program approved by the Faculty of the College; and have achieved and maintained at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all courses in the College of Chemistry in which the student has enrolled. (En.4.89)
   7.  To be eligible for the B.S. Degree a student must have achieved at least a 2.0 grade-point average in all courses of upper division level offered in satisfaction of specific requirements (other than breadth paragraph A.4) for the degree.     (En.4.89)
2. B.S. Major in Chemistry
   
   • The B.S. Chemistry major consists of a group of courses in chemistry and related fields, as approved by a study-list officer of the College and totaling at least 16 units in addition to the courses specified in paragraph A.5.    (Rev. 3.83)
   • A reading knowledge of a foreign language approved by the Faculty of the College is required.
3. B.S. Major in Chemical Engineering
   
   1. The Chemical Engineering major consists of courses in chemical engineering, mathematics, and other scientific and professional subjects characteristic of this field.
   2. To be advanced to the upper division in Chemical Engineering, a student must meet the criteria in section A.6 and have passed an introductory course in chemical engineering with a satisfactory grade.        (Am. 4.89)
4. Publication of Requirements
   Current requirements for the degree, as approved by the Faculty of the College, shall be published in the General Catalog.
   

401. STUDY LISTS

All study lists are subject to approval by a study-list officer of the College.

402. HONORS

1. Honor Student

   An honor student is one who meets the minimum limitations for honor students set forth in Regulation A270.
   

2. Undergraduate Research

   The course in undergraduate research is normally limited to honor students.  Exceptions may be made upon approval by the Dean.
   

3. Privileges

   Honor students may be granted such further privileges as the Committee on Honors determines.
   

4. Committee on Honors

   From among the honor students who have engaged in undergraduate research or other advanced work approved by the Committee on Honors, the Committee designates those to receive honors at graduation, in accordance with Regulation A270.    (Rev. 3.83)
   

403. DOUBLE MAJOR CURRICULA

• The College may offer, in conjunction with the College of Engineering, double major curricula in Chemical Engineering and an engineering department, subject to approval of the Faculties of both Colleges.
• The double major curricula must include at least 23 units of upper division courses in the College of Engineering appropriate for the engineering departments concerned, and 23 units of upper division courses in the Department of Chemical Engineering.         (Rev. 3.83)
• The curricula must also include humanities and social studies which simultaneously satisfy the requirements of the College of Engineering (Regulation 556) and the College of Chemistry (Regulation 400.A).     (Rev. 3.83)

404. DISMISSAL

• Student in the College is subject to dismissal if:
1.  During any term the student fails to attain at least a C average for all courses in which the student was enrolled; or
2.  At the end of any term the student has failed to maintain at least a C average for all courses undertaken in the University.
• The computation of a grade-point average shall not include courses graded P, S, NP, U, I and IP.
• A student who becomes subject to the provisions of this Regulation is under the supervision of the Faculty of the College.
• The Faculty, or its designated agent, has the power to dismiss from the University students under its supervision, or to suspend provisions of this Regulation and permit retention in the University of students thus subject to dismissal, and return to the University of students who have been dismissed under this Regulation.    (En. 3.83)

500. MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING DEGREE

1. The candidate must have fulfilled the requirements for admission set by the Graduate Council.
2. The candidate's program for the M.A.T. degree will be such that the recipient must have satisfied all requirements to be certified to teach in the State of California. Proposals for establishment of such program in any field of specialization must be instituted jointly by the Faculty of the School of Education (Berkeley) and the department or departments immediately concerned.
3. The candidate must have completed a minimum of 16 semester units in Education and 16 semester units in the academic field of the candidate’s future teaching. These 32 units are to be taken after the A.B. and at least 12 of the total sum of units must be in graduate courses.    (Am. 3.83)
4. The candidate must have completed appropriate field work beyond student teaching. This field work is to be related to teaching.
5. The candidate must have maintained a scholarship average of at least three grade points per unit in all work undertaken for the degree at the University of California. No course in which a grade lower than C- is assigned may be counted in, satisfaction of requirements for the degree.
6. The candidate must have completed a written project supplementary to, or in conjunction with, required course work, but growing out of laboratory experience in schools and drawing together theory of the specific discipline and its implications for teaching.
7. Candidates who have satisfactorily completed requirements for the degree, as attested by recommendations of the committee in charge of their respective programs will be recommended by the Faculty of the School of Education to the Graduate Council.

501. ADMISSION TO CANDIDACY

1. Preliminary requirements set by the Department of Education;
2. Hold the M.A. degree in Education, or have completed substantially equivalent work in that field; or hold the M.A. degree in a field related to the proposed doctoral program in Education;
3. Have professional experience in Education or complete a suitable internship;
4. Have completed a program of course work in the Department of Education and other related departments which meets departmental requirements;
5. Pass a qualifying examination set by the Department of Education designated to test the student’s command of professional subject matter and the student’s ability to integrate his or her knowledge.

502. DOCTORAL COMMITTEE

• A student who has met the requirements of Regulation 501 for admission to candidacy, and who has been recommended by the Department of Education, may apply to the Graduate Council for admission to candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Education.
• If the application is approved the Graduate Council will appoint a committee to supervise the research and thesis of the candidate, and to administer the final examination.

503. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

1. General

   The candidate must:
   
   1. Have a minimum of two years of graduate study at the University of California;
   2. Complete the program of course work outlined for the candidate by the Department of Education.

2. Final Examination

   The candidate must satisfy the committee in charge of the candidacy of his or her fitness for the degree by an examination designed to test general competence and also specific competence in the field of the candidate’s thesis.
   

3. Thesis

   The candidate must present a thesis of such quality as to prove his or her ability to conduct an independent investigation in which the candidate makes a contribution to knowledge, or in which the candidate handles effectively knowledge already available and produces a result of importance and value.
   

504. CERTIFICATE Of COMPLETION

The School of Education is authorized to issue Certificates of Completion for service in the public schools of the State of California to those who have fulfilled the requirements of the various credential curricula.

505. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION

• Successful completion of requirements specified by the State Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing and by the School of Education.
• Admission requirements and programs for each credential curriculum shall be determined by the Faculty of the School of Education and submitted to the Graduate Council for approval.

550. STUDY LISTS AND REGISTRATION

1. Study Lists

   • Before the student enrolls in his or her courses, the student’s study list must be approved by a faculty adviser appointed by the Dean of the College. The faculty adviser enforces the policies of the Committee on Undergraduate Study.
   • Study lists must be countersigned by the Dean of the College, or an authorized representative, before they will be accepted at the Registrar’s Office.

2. Registration

   A student who has attempted more than 130 semester units shall not be permitted to register in the College of Engineering without permission of the Dean of the College.  If permitted to register, the student shall be subject to such supervision as the Faculty of the College directs.    (Am. 3.83)
   

• Degree credit in the College of Engineering is granted upon completion of an approved curriculum in Engineering, including not less than 120 units of study, and meeting the requirements noted below (for an exception, see SR 642).  No more than a total of 10 units of 199 courses, supervised Independent Study, or 16 units of 98, Directed Group Study; 99, Supervised Independent Study by academically superior lower division students; 197, Field Studies; 198, Organized Group Study; and 199 combined courses, 4 units of Physical Education courses, and 3 units of "English as a Second Language" courses, may be counted toward the B.S. degree.     (Am. 3.83; 10.25.93)
• General University Requirements, see SR 630, 634, 636, 638, 640, 642; and Berkeley Regulation 300. (CC. 4.89)
• Degree credit in the College of Engineering is not allowed for any course (such as trigonometry) which is equivalent to a matriculation subject listed as a prerequisite for a required course in the College of Engineering.
• Credit assigned in a particular subject by the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools to a student entering the College of Engineering may be applied in satisfaction of the prescribed work in that subject in the curriculum of the College only insofar as proper authorities of the College, acting on recommendation of the department concerned, approve the substitution.
• Of the total number of units required for the B.S. degree at least the final 30 units characteristic of the curriculum selected must be completed while the student is registered in the College of Engineering (See SR 630.B).        (Am. 3.83)

1. Curricula in those fields of Engineering in which the College is prepared to offer instruction shall be published in the General Catalog or the Announcement of the College of Engineering after approval by the Faculty of the College.
2. Except for the curriculum in Engineering Science (Regulation 560) and interdisciplinary program (Regulation 561), each curriculum must include at least 20 units of upper division courses in the major engineering department offering the curriculum and must include at least 30 units of upper division courses offered by the College of Engineering.    (Am. 3.83)
3. In addition, 6 courses of at least 3 units each in humanities and social studies selected from an approved list of courses will be required of single major students and 5 such courses will be required of double major students.  Of these, at least one must be in English composition, one must be from a list of selected courses in History and Cultures, one must be from a list of selected courses in Literature and Values, and two must be upper division courses.  The English composition course and either the course in History and Cultures or that in Literature and Values must be taken for a letter grade.  A minimum of two courses, at least one of which is in the upper division, must be taken from a single department.  All courses taken in satisfaction of the humanities and social studies requirement must be selected from a list of courses which is reviewed and approved annually by the Committee on Undergraduate Study.    (Am. 10.25.93)
4. Each student must elect one of the approved curricula.

557. DEGREE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the B.S. Degree, a student must have achieved at least a C average in all courses of upper division level offered in satisfaction of the subject requirements and restricted electives of the student's curriculum and option.

558. ELECTIVES

Subject to approval of the Committee on Undergraduate Study, students may choose elective courses from any department of the University.

559. EXAMINATIONS

The Faculty of the College of Engineering may prescribe special or comprehensive examinations or otherwise test student preparation and achievement and may withhold granting the B.S. degree on the basis of these examinations or tests even though all other requirements have been satisfied.

560. UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE

1. Curriculum

   The upper division of the curriculum in Engineering Science must include at least 40 units of approved technical subjects (mathematics, statistics, science, engineering), of which at least 15 units must be upper division courses in engineering.    (Am. 3.83)
   

2. Upper Division Standing

   Students will be advanced to the upper division in Engineering Science upon satisfying the following requirements:
   
   1. Satisfactory completion of the lower division requirements in Engineering Science; and
   2. Achievement of at least a 3.0 grade-point average.

561. INTERDISCIPLINARY AND DOUBLE MAJOR CURRICULA    (Am. 10.25.93)

1. Interdisciplinary Curricula
   
   • The College may offer interdisciplinary curricula in Engineering after approval by the Faculty of the College of Engineering.
   • These curricula must include at least 30 units of upper division courses offered by the College of Engineering and must include humanities and social studies according to Regulation 556.
2. Double Major Curricula in Engineering
   
   • The College may offer double major curricula in Engineering after approval of the Faculty of the College.
   • This double major curricula must include at least 40 units of upper division engineering courses pertinent to the major engineering fields, and must include humanities and social studies according to Regulation 556.
3. Double Major Curricula (Chemistry and Engineering)
   
   • The College may offer, in conjunction with the College of Chemistry, double major curricula in Chemical Engineering and an engineering department, subject to approval of the Faculties of both Colleges.
   • The double major curricula must include at least 23 units of upper division courses in the College of Engineering appropriate for the engineering departments concerned, and 23 units of upper division courses in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
   • The curricula must also include humanities and social studies which simultaneously satisfy the requirements of the College of Engineering (Regulation 556) and the College of Chemistry (Regulation 400).    (Am. 3.83)

562. HONORS

Honors at graduation may be awarded to students who meet the minimum criteria of Regulation A270.        (Am. 3.83)

• A student in the College of Engineering is subject to dismissal if:
• during any term the student fails to attain at least a C average in all courses for which he or she was enrolled; or
• at the end of any term the student has failed to attain at least a C average in all courses undertaken in the University.
• Computation of a grade-point average must not include courses graded P, S, NP, U, I, and IP.
• A student who becomes subject to the provisions of this Regulation is under the supervision of the Faculty of the College, as described in Regulation A240.    (En. 3.83)

564. MASTER Of ENGINEERING DEGREE

1. Degree (M. Eng.)

   The candidate must:
   
   1. Have completed requirements for the Bachelor's degree in one of the Colleges or Schools of the University of California or at another college or university of approved standing;
   2. Have completed the substantial equivalent of the basic requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering (see Regulation 556), in addition to the minimum requirements stated in section 3 below;
   3. Have completed at least three semesters of graduate study in residence at the University of California;
   • a program of at least 40 units of approved upper division and graduate courses pertinent to the field of specialization;
   • at least 16 units of the 40 must be in courses orientated toward design and analysis;
   • at least 12 units of these 16 must be strictly graduate courses in the major subject;
   • and an additional 16 units of the 40 must be in courses outside the major subject but properly supportive of the program of study; and      (Am. 3.83)
   4. Maintain an average grade of at least B in all course work undertaken as a graduate student at the University of California.

2. Program

   • The program of work of each candidate is to be under the supervision of a faculty committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Engineering.
   • The program must include a minimum of 4 units and a maximum of 8 units at the graduate level of professionally orientated individual study or research, culminating in a written report.     (Am. 3.83)
   • Subject to approval of the Graduate Council, the program of study is determined and administered by the Faculty of the College of Engineering.

565. DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING (D.Eng.)

1. Requirements
   The candidate must have:
   
   1. Received the Bachelor's degree from the University of California in one of its engineering curricula so chosen as to provide an adequate preparation for the candidate’s proposed major field of study, or must have successfully pursued a course of study equivalent to that represented by such a degree;
   2. Completed at least two years of graduate residence at the University of California;
   3. Completed a program of study in one of the major professional fields of engineering approved as such by the Graduate Council.
   • The program of study will normally include such preparation in fields other than engineering as will provide broad support for the candidate's Professional studies, and must be approved in each case by the Department.
2. Candidacy
   
   1. Before advancement to candidacy for the degree, the student must have passed qualifying examinations in the major professional field and in such supporting minor fields as the Department in each case designates.
   • The Department may, as it deems appropriate, require of any prospective candidate an examination in reading knowledge of a foreign language.
   2. The candidate must have submitted an acceptable dissertation in a field of professional application, which must demonstrate, through comprehensive analysis or design, a grasp of economic or other feasibility factors, as well as a knowledge of the technical features of the problem with which it deals.
   3. Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, procedure before and during candidacy for the degree is to conform to that provided for the Ph.D. degree under Plan B (see Regulation 2006).
    
   

600. ADMISSIONS

1. To be admitted to the College of Environmental Design, students must have satisfied requirements for admission to the academic colleges of the University (SR 420, 422, 424, 428, 450, 452, 454, 456, 458, 460, 470, 472, 474, 476, 480, 490, 492, 500), and must have completed such special prerequisites as may be prescribed by the Faculty of the College of Environmental Design, subject to approval and administration of the Board of Admissions and Relations with Schools.
2. Students may be admitted to advanced standing in the College of Environmental design in accordance with provisions of SR 470, 472, 474, 476, but credit for courses completed prior to such admission may be applied in satisfaction of the requirements of the curriculum of the College only to such extent as the Faculty of the College may determine.

601. APPROVAL OF STUDY LISTS

Regulation for study-list approval shall be adopted by Faculty of the College.

602. BACHELOR OF ART DEGREE

1. Completed at least 120 units, of which at least 40 be in courses chosen from outside the College of Environmental Design and at least 34 in upper division courses.  No more than 40 units in upper division courses of any one department will be counted toward the A.B. degree.  Not more than 70 units of transfer credit will be counted toward the degree for students transferring from junior colleges. (Am. 3.83)
2. Satisfied the general University requirements: SR 630, 634, 636, 638; and Berkeley Regulation 300.    (CC. 4.89)
3. Satisfied a general breadth requirement specified by Faculty of the College.
4. Satisfies requirements of a major program defined by Faculty of the College.

604. DISMISSAL

• A student in the College is subject to dismissal if:
1. the student's grade-point average falls below 1.5 for any term; or
2. after one term on probation the student's grade-point deficit increases; or
3. after two terms on probation the student has not achieved a grade-point average of 2.0 (C average) computed on the total of all courses undertaken in the University.
• The computation of a grade-point average shall not include courses graded P, S, NP, U, I, and IP.
• A student who becomes subject to provisions of this Regulation is under supervision of the Faculty.
• The Faculty, or its designated agent, has the power to dismiss from the University students under its supervision, or to suspend provisions of this Regulation and permit retention in the University of students thus subject to dismissal, and the retain to University of students who have been dismissed under this Regulation.     (En. 6.83)

606. HONORS WITH THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Students graduating from the College of Environmental Design with the Bachelor of Arts Decree may be recommended for Honors, High or Highest Honors by the Faculty in accordance with Regulation A270.      (Am. 3.83)

607, 608, 609.

Admission

607. MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE DEGREE (M.Arch.)

1. Residence

   The candidate must have completed one or more years of residence at the University of California depending upon the degree of professional preparation at the time of admission as determined by the Department of Architecture
   

2. Requirements

   Subject to approval of the Graduate Council, requirements for the Degree will be determined by the Faculty of the Department of Architecture. The candidate must have completed an approved program of 24 or more units, of which no fewer than 12 units be graduate courses in Architecture, and must have presented an acceptable thesis or professional report.  Each candidate, with advice and approval of a committee of the Department of Architecture, will be enrolled in one of several programs established by the Faculty, or may pursue an individual program as approved by the Committee.     (Am. 3.83)
   

608. MASTER OF CITY PLANNING DEGREE (M.C.P.)

1. Course and Residence Requirements

   The candidate must have either:
   
   1. completed, with a minimum average grade of B, a prescribed program of graduate study of at least one year's duration, including at least 20 units of approved upper division and graduate courses, of which no fewer than 8 units be graduate courses in City Planning, in residence at the University of California, and must have presented an acceptable thesis; or
      
   2. completed, with a minimum average grade of B, a prescribed program of graduate study of at least one year's duration, including at least 24 units of approved upper division and graduate courses, of which no fewer than 12 units be graduate courses in City Planning, in residence at the University of California, and must have passed a comprehensive final examination. (Am. 3.83)
      

2. Degree Requirements

   Subject to approval of the Graduate Council, requirements for the degree will be determined and administered by the Department of City and Regional Planning.
   

609. MASTER OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE (M.L.A.)

1. Course and Residence Requirements

   The candidate must have either:
   
   1. completed, with a minimum average grade of B, a prescribed program of graduate study, including at least 20 units of approved upper division and graduate courses, of which no fewer than 8 units be graduate courses in Landscape Architecture, in residence at the University of California, and must have presented an acceptable thesis; or
      
   2. completed, with a minimum average grade of B, a prescribed program of graduate study, including at least 24 units of approved upper division and graduate courses, of which no fewer than 12 units be graduate courses in Landscape Architecture, in residence at the University of California and must have passed a comprehensive final examination.     (Am. 3.83)
      

2. Degree Requirements

   Subject to the approval of Graduate Council, requirements for the degree will be determined by the Faculty of the Department of Landscape Architecture.    (EC.00)
   

1. Admission
   Admission to the graduate program of Journalism is limited to students who hold the Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university of recognized standing, who have established their eligibility for graduate standing at the University of California, and who comply with such other requirements regarding preparation for advanced study in the field of journalism as may be prescribed by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Journalism.
   
2. Degree Requirements
   The Degree of Master of Journalism (M.J.) will be granted on the following conditions.  The candidate must have:
   
   1. Completed a two year program of graduate study, or the equivalent, as specified by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Journalism, including three semesters in residence at the University of California, Berkeley.
   2. Completed 36 semester units of approved upper division and graduate courses, including no fewer than 24 units in graduate courses in journalism.    (Am.5.83; 4.90)
   3. Completed a major reporting project or a thesis prepared in accordance with the rules of the graduate Council, under conditions as stated by the Faculty of the Graduate School of Journalism.
   4. Maintained a scholarship of not less than 3 grade points per unit in all upper division and graduate courses undertaken in graduate residence at the University of California.  No course in which a grade lower than C- is assigned may be counted in satisfaction of requirements for the degree. (Am.3.83)
      

750. ADMISSION TO THE SCHOOL

• Applicants for admission to the School of Law must hold the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science from the University of California, or an equivalent degree from a college or university of approve standing.
• The Faculty of the School is authorized to refuse admission to the School to students who have low academic records.
• Applicants for admission to the School must have pursued a program of undergraduate study conforming substantially with the essentials of a satisfactory pre-legal education as determined by the Faculty of the School.
• The Faculty of the School is authorized to required some or all applicants to pass, with acceptable grades, tests given by the School, and to require applicants to present satisfactory references as to character.

751. ADMISSION TO GRADUATE CURRICULUM

1. LL.M. Degree

   As a candidate for the degree of Master of Laws (L.L.M.), any applicant who has had at least six years of resident study at approved colleges and law schools, who holds a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to complete the requirements for the LL.M. Degree; except that an applicant who has not received the A.B., B.S., or equivalent degree may be admitted only if the Faculty of the School of Law concludes that the applicant’s preparation in social sciences other than law has not been unreasonably limited; or
   
2. J.S.D. Degree

   As a candidate for the degree of Doctor of the Science of Law (J.S.D.), any applicant who has had at least six years of resident study at approved colleges and law schools, who holds a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to complete requirements for the J.S.D. degree; except that an applicant who has received the A.B., B.S., or equivalent degree may be admitted only if the Faculty of the School of Law concludes that the applicant’s preparation in social sciences other than law has not been unreasonably limited.

3. Non-Degree
   • There may also be admitted to the graduate curriculum in law, though not as a candidate for a degree, any applicant who holds a professional degree from a law school approved by the American Bar Association, and who, in the opinion of the Faculty of the School, gives evidence of capacity to continue advanced legal study successfully.
   • An applicant so admitted may, after completion of one academic year of resident study, depending on his or her achievement and proved ability, be admitted as a candidate for the degree of Master of Laws or Doctor of the Science of Law.

753. J.D. DEGREE

754. LL.M. DEGREE

1. Prior to the completion of the candidate’s resident study, the candidate must have been admitted to the graduate curriculum in law as a candidate for the decree of Master of Laws or Doctor of the Science of Law.
2. The candidate must have completed with distinction, under the direction of an advisory committee appointed by the Faculty of the School, a program of resident study including no fewer than 16 units of approved courses or seminars, or an equivalent program in research.
3. The candidate must have completed a research project demonstrating a capacity for legal scholarship.

755. J.S.D. DEGREE

1. Prior to completion of the candidate’s resident study, the candidate must have been admitted to the graduate curriculum in Law as a candidate for this degree.
2. The candidate must have completed with high distinction, under the direction of an advisory committee appointed by the Faculty of the School, a program of resident study including no fewer than 20 units of approved courses or seminars, or an equivalent program of research.
3. The candidate must have passed an oral examination, in such field or fields of study as he or she may select, with approval of the advisory committee.
4. The candidate must have presented, not earlier than six months after completion of his or her resident study, a dissertation suitable for publication which, in the opinion the advisory committee, constitutes a useful contribution in the field with which it deals.

800. CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS

• Students in the College of Letters and Science are designated as freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
• A student is classified as a sophomore upon completion of 30 units, a junior upon completion of 60 units, a senior upon completion of 90 units.    (Am. 3.83)

801. CLASS SCHEDULES

1. Unit Limits

   • Confirmed class schedules of fewer than 13 units in a Semester require approval of the Dean of the College.
   • Students who have not declared a major and who wish to enroll in more than 20.5 units must secure approval of a College adviser. Students who have declared a major and who wish to enroll in more than 20.5 units must secure approval of their major adviser.    (Eff. Fall 1986)
   • Repeated courses are counted in making class-schedule totals.    (Am. 3.83; 2.86)
   
   
2. Students' Responsibility
   • Presentation of a study-list by a student and its acceptance by the College evidences an obligation on the part of the student faithfully to perform the designated work to the best of his or her ability.
   • Withdrawal from, or neglect of, any course entered on the study-list, or a change in program without formal permission of the Dean of the College renders the student liable to enforced withdrawal from the University, or other appropriate disciplinary action.
   
   
3. Study-List Approval

   Regulations as to approval of study-lists shall be adopted by the Faculty of the College.

804. REGISTRATION    (Am.4.88)

• A student who has completed more than 130 Semester units (or 195 ,quarter units) and who has extended his or her enrollment beyond eight semesters, or the equivalent, in all institutions attended will not be permitted to register in the College of Letters and Science without permission of the Dean of the College.  If permitted to register the student is subject to such supervision as the Faculty of the College directs.
• A student may complete an unlimited number of units beyond the minimum 120 semester units required for graduation on condition that all requirements for the degree are completed and the student graduates within a maximum of eight semesters (or the equivalent) in all institutions attended.    (Am. 3.83; Rev. 4.88)

805. SUMMER SESSION COURSES

Students who desire to satisfy specific subject requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in the summer sessions may use only those courses which are equivalent in subject matter and in unit credit to courses offered in regular session listed as acceptable in meeting requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts.

806. EXTENSION COURSES

807. BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE    (Am. 10.25.94)

Unit Requirements

1. Letters and Science Units

   • The candidate must have completed at least 120 units, of which at least 60 shall be in courses offered in departments, groups, or divisions with a major program authorized by the Executive Committee of the College of Letters and Science.
   • Courses numbered 300 and above and Physical Education activities courses are excluded from the 60 units.    (EC. 11.28.00)

   Units outside the College of Letters and Science

   • Units earned in courses offered outside the College of Letters and Science may be counted toward the 60 units under the following conditions:
     1. The courses are either
        1. specifically required in a major approved by the Executive Committee; or
        2. recommended or elective courses which are counted toward graduation in a major approved by the Executive Committee, provided that the student graduates in that major program.
     2. The courses are approved, by the Executive Committee for use in satisfaction of the College's Breadth and the courses are applied to those requirements.    (Am. 3.31.92;CC.4.92)
2. Upper Division Requirements

   Upper Division Courses

   • At least 36 units must be in upper division courses. Courses outside the College of Letters and Science may be included.    (Am. 10.25.94)

   Outside the Major

   • At least 6 of the 36 units must be in courses outside the major department.

   Residence Requirements

   • A minimum of 18 units of upper division courses, including 12 units in upper division courses in the major, must be completed in residence in the College of Letters and Science.
     
3. Other Units

   "300" and "400" Courses

   • A maximum of 6 units of "300" and "400" courses may be counted toward the A.B. Degree.

   Physical Education Courses

   • A maximum of 4 units of Physical Education activities courses may be counted toward the A.B. Degree.

   Community College Units

   • Unit credit from a community college will not be allowed after the student has completed 70 units toward the degree.    (Rev. 2.85)
     
4. General Requirements The candidate must have satisfied the:
   
   1. General University requirements of SR 630, 634, 636, 638; and Berkeley Regulation 300.    (CC. 4.89)
   2. Breadth requirements specified by the Faculty of the College.
      • Any student who has completed all of the Letters and Science  breadth requirements, or the general education requirements, or the equivalent of either, at the University of California campus from which he or she transfers, may, upon petition, be credited with having completed the breadth requirements of this College.
   3. Requirements of a major program described in Regulations 809-812 (eff. Fall 1987).    (Am. 4.87)

809. MAJOR PROGRAMS

1. Each candidate must complete a four year major program of one of the types described in Regulation 810.
   • The major program is designed as a planned effort to explore a subject systematically, to assure that all students pursuing the same major program acquire certain knowledge in common, and to encourage the student in independent study.
   • All major programs of whatever type must include not fewer than 30 nor more than 60 units, and must include at least 24 units in upper division courses.
   • Requirements for major programs, including prerequisites and limitations on programs, and alternative electives, must be submitted to the Executive Committee of the College for approval before publication and before they become effective. (Am. 3.83)
2. A student may declare a major program as early as the student decides, consistent with any major prerequisites, but must declare it not later than the beginning of the junior year.
   • As soon as the student has declared the major, the student will be assigned to a major adviser for that program. (Am. 4.29.04)
     
3. A change from one major program to another may be made only by permission of the Dean of the College and of the department or committee in charge of the major program to which the student petitions to transfer.
   • Notice that such change has been authorized will be sent by the Office of the Registrar to the departments or committees concerned.
   • No change of major will be permitted after the opening of the student's last term.
     
4. Candidates for the A.B. degree must attain at least a C (2.000) average overall in all of the courses required in the major program, at least a C average in the upper- division courses required in the major program, and at least a C average in the upper-division courses taken at Berkeley that are required in the major program; averages higher than a C may be required only for Honors Programs. (see Regulation 815). (Am. 4.11.96)
   
5. Students who fail to attain an average of two grade points for each unit of work taken in a department may, at the option of that department, be denied the privilege of pursuing a major program in that department. A similar option may exercised by committees in charge of group or field majors.
   
6. Each major department is expected to send to the Dean of the College from time to time a list of students (if any) who, in the opinion of the department, cannot profitably continue in the major program of the department, together with a statement of the basis for such opinion and of the probable causes of the student's lack of success.
   • In such cases, the Executive Committee of the College may, with approval of the department concerned, permit a change to another major program or may, with approval of the President of the University, require the students to withdraw from the College. Committees in charge of group or field major will follow a similar pattern.
     
7. Students who are admitted to senior standing in the University of California on the basis of credit from other institutions, or on the basis of credit from University Extension, University of California, must complete in residence at the University of California, subsequent to such admission, at least 18 units of work in upper division courses, including at least 12 units in their major program.
   • For students who meet the residence requirements as provided in SR 614, the requirements of 18 units in upper division courses is reduced to 16. (Am. 3.83)

810. UNIT REQUIREMENTS IN MAJOR PROGRAMS

1. Departmental Major Programs

   • These programs must consist of not fewer than 24 nor more than 30 units of upper division courses, together with such lower division courses as the department deems necessary to a coordinated program.
   • At least 15 units of specified courses must be required in common of all students electing the program; at least 6 of these 15 units must be upper division courses, and may include unit credit for a comprehensive examination (see SR 772.D).
   • Under special circumstances, the Executive Committee of the College may allow optional courses in the upper division component of the required 15 units.
     
2. Group Major Programs
   • These programs may be set up by conference between two or more departments or members of two or more departments, subject to approval of the Executive Committee.
   • On petition of an individual student, the Executive Committee, without the necessity of formal action by any department, may approve a major or group major program for each student, and may designate a member of the faculty to act as adviser for such major or group major.
   • All group major programs must require no fewer than 30 and no more than 36 units in upper division courses.
     
3. Field Major Programs

   These programs are established in each of the following fields:

   Humanities    Social Science     Physical Science (eff. Fall 1989)    CC. 10.89) (CC. 3.90)

   • Each field major program includes lower division courses necessary or desirable as preparation for the upper division courses.
   • Each student in a field major is required to take at least 12 units from a list of specified upper division courses; elective courses are included to bring the total up to 30 units of upper division courses.
   • Each field major program will be drawn and administered by an appropriate standing committee of the Faculty of the College.    (Am. 3.83)

811. ELECTION OF MAJOR

812. MAJOR PROGRAM COURSES

1. Courses in resident instruction at the University of California or at another University;
2. courses in University Extension, University of California, with numbers which have the prefix "X", "XB", "XD", "XL", "XR", "XSB", "XF", etc.

814. EXPERIMENTAL CURRICULA

• As alternatives for graduation under provisions of Regulations 807, 809, 810, 811 and 812, experimental four-year liberal arts curricula may be authorized by the Faculty of the College upon recommendation of the Executive Committee.
• Such authorization shall be for a limited time, but not for more than 7 years.
• Each curriculum must be examined yearly by the Executive Committee, which may close an experimental curriculum to new enrollments at any time prior to the expiration of the period of approval.  In the last year of the period of approval the Executive Committee must evaluate the program to determine whether it must be made permanent.
• If a program is approved for continuation, it must be submitted to the Faculty for enactment in legislative form as a regular program of the College; failing approval of the Faculty, it must be discontinued.     (CC. 2.85)

815. HONOR STUDENTS

1. To receive Honors, students in the College of Letters and Science must meet the criteria set forth in Regulation A270.
   
2. At the discretion of the Dean, an honor student may make study-list changes involving special courses of Honors Programs under suspension of the regulations fixing the time during which such changes are ordinarily permissible, and of the rules requiring fees for such changes.  The student is expected to report promptly to the Dean concerning proposed changes.
   
3. Honor students who have senior standing and have met criteria set forth in Regulation A270 in the junior year at the University of California have the following additional privileges:
   
   1. The class schedule total may be fewer than 13 units.    (Rev. 2.86)
   2. With the consent of the department or committee supervising the major program, requirements concerning specific courses or sequences in the major program may be set aside.
4. Except as specifically provided, all existing regulations for students in the College apply to honor students.     (Am. 3.83; CC. 2.85)
   

816. HONORS PROGRAMS

1. There must be established for each major program, an Honors Program which includes special courses, or supplementary and advances independent study, or both.
   
   • Completion of an Honors Program requires writing of a thesis, or passing of a comprehensive examination, or both.
   • Honors Programs must be approved by the Executive Committee of the College.
2. All unit limitations on majors shall be waived if necessary to allow a student to participate in an Honors Program.    (Rev. 6.73)
   

817. HONORS WITH THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE

1. At any time not later than the first semester of the senior year, a student may be enrolled in the Honors Program if the student has a grade-point average of 3.00 or higher overall and 3.30 or higher in the major program, and meets further conditions as the Committee on Honors for that major prescribes.  In special cases, other students may so enroll by permission of the Committee on Honors of that major.
2. A student must have completed the Honors Program of a major to be eligible for Honors with the Bachelor's Degree.
3. Honors with the Bachelor's Degree are of three kinds: Honors, High Honors, and Highest Honors.  The criteria to be used in determining whether students receive honors at graduation and the level of honors to be awarded are determined by the department or group in charge of the major.  However, to graduate with Honors in the major, students must have an overall grade-point average of 3.30 or higher on their record in the University.
4. Candidates who receive Honors with the Bachelor's Degree shall be so designated in their diplomas and in the List of Certificates, Degrees, and Honors, together with specification of their respective major programs and grade of Honors.     (Am. 3.83)

818. DISTINCTION IN GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP WITH THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE     (Am. 10.25.93)

1. The Committee on Honors considers recommendations for Distinction:
   
   • in General Scholarship with the Bachelor's Degree from departments and committees in charge of major programs, and confers with the recommenders in doubtful cases; and
   • candidates for graduation whether or not they are enrolled in an Honors Program, who complete their work with Distinction, High Distinction, or Highest Distinction in General Scholarship.
   • This award is designated in their diplomas and in the List of Certificates, Degrees, and Distinctions, together with specification of their respective major programs, in addition to any awards made for participation in an Honors Program.
2. To be eligible, candidates must meet all three of the following criteria: (Am. 10.25.93; 4.29.04)
   
   1. At least 50 units of the student's course work must be taken in residence at UC Berkeley.
      
      • Units completed through the Education Abroad Program while a Berkeley student may be included.
      • Up to 20 of these units may be either through the Education Abroad Program or the UC Berkeley-Washington Program.
      • Units completed in University Extension may not be included.
   2. Of these 50 units taken in residence at least 43 must be taken for a letter grade.
      • Physical Education activities courses may not be included.
   3. The student's grade-point average in all letter-graded courses taken in residence at Berkeley must be equal to or higher than the grade-point average established for Distinction, High Distinction, or Highest Distinction in the year in which the student graduates.
      

819. PROBATION AND DISMISSAL

1. Students will be subject to academic probation if at the end of any term their overall grade-point average in the University is less than 2.0 (C average) or if their grade-point average falls below 1.5 for any term.
   
2. Students will be subject to dismissal if after one term on probation they have not achieved an overall grade-point average of 2.0 (C average) or if for the term on probation their grade-point average is below a 2.0.
   
   • Computation of the grade-point average shall not include courses graded P, NP, I, and IP.
3. The Faculty, or its designated agent, has the power to:
   
   1. dismiss from the University students under its supervision;
   2. suspend provisions of this Regulation, thereby permitting retention in the University of students subject to dismissal; and
   3. authorize return to the University of students who have been dismissed under this Regulation.    (Rev. 3.83; EC. 86)

850. ADMISSION

Admission to the Graduate School of Information is limited to students who hold the Bachelor’s Degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university of recognized standing, who have established their eligibility for graduate standing at the University of California, and who comply with such other requirements regarding preparation for advanced study in the field of information management and systems as may be prescribed by the Faculty of the School of Information.

851. MASTER OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS DEGREE

The Degree of Master of Information Management and Systems (M.I.M.S.) shall be granted under the following conditions. The candidate must have:

A. Fulfilled the requirements for admission in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 850.
B. Completed a two-year program of graduate study, or the equivalent, as specified by the Faculty of the School. This program will consist of graduate and upper division courses in the School and related departments of the University, which are designated to develop knowledge and skills in the methods and substance of information management and systems.
C. Completed, with an average grade of B or higher, the approved number of courses required by the Faculty of the School. In exceptional cases, credit obtained for comparable work indicating superior scholarship in a graduate school other than that of the University of California may, with the approval of the Faculty of the School and the Graduate Council of the Berkeley Division, be accepted to the extent of not more than four units toward fulfilling the minimum requirements for the degree.
D. Completed a final project prepared in accordance with the rules of the Graduate Council under the conditions as stated by the Faculty of the School of Information.

875. STUDY LISTS

1. Regular students must enroll for at least 13 units and not more than 19 units, except with approval of the Dean.    (Am. 9.91)
   
   • A maximum of one unit of lower division Physical Education may be added to the unit list without the Dean’s approval.
2. Before enrolling in any courses for a regular semester, each student must file a proposed study list with an appropriately designated undergraduate adviser in the College.  The proposed study list must be signed by both the student and the adviser and shall contain a list of proposed courses and alternate courses for the semester.  A student’s final study list is subject to approval by the Dean of the College or the Dean’s authorized representative.    (Am. 10.25.93)
   
3. A student having more than 10 units of credit beyond the minimum number required for graduation must enroll for 3 or more courses that contribute toward fulfilling remaining degree requirements unless exempted by the Dean.    (En. 3.83)
   

1. Undergraduate major programs are prescribed by the Faculty of the College, and their details published in the Announcement of the College of Natural Resources.
   
   • Students must declare a major upon entering the College.    (Am. 10.25.93)
2. Declaration of a major is subject to approval by the undergraduate adviser for the major.
   
   • A change from one major to another may be made with permission of the Dean of the College and of the undergraduate adviser of the major program to which the student petitions to transfer.

877. DISMISSAL

1. In the College of Natural Resources, a student will be placed on probation if at the close of any semester the student’s cumulative grade-point average is less than 2.0 (C average) computed on the total of all courses undertaken in the University.
   
   • A student on probation is not entitled to take courses with a Passed/Not Passed option.
2. A student shall be subject to dismissal from the University:
   
   1. If the student’s grade-point average falls below 1.5 for any semester;
   2. If after one semester on probation, the student’s grade-point average is less than 2.0 (C average) computed on the total of all courses undertaken in this University, not including courses graded P, NP, I or IP.    (En. 3.83)

878. GENERAL UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR'S DEGREE

879. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE    (Am. 4.4.94)

1. Of the 120 or more units required, at least 36 units must be upper division courses, including a minimum of 15 units of upper division courses in the College of Natural Resources.  Not more than 4 units may be in activities courses in Physical Education. (For an exception see SR 642.)    (Am.4.4.94)
2. Each candidate for the B.S. degree must complete a major program as described in Regulation 876 (see SR 642).  Each candidate must attain at least a C average in all upper division courses required of the major program.    (Am. 3.83)

880. HONORS IN GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP AT GRADUATION WITH THE BACHELOR’S DEGREE    (Am. 10.17.95)

1. At any time not prior to the first semester of the Junior year, and not later than the first semester of the Senior year, a qualified CNR student may enroll in the Honors Program if he/she has an overall grade-point average of 3.20, or higher, and meets further conditions as the committee on Honors for that major prescribes.
2. A student must have completed the Honors Program of a major to be eligible for Honors with the Bachelor’s Degree, including enrollment for a minimum of 8-semster units in a departmental Honors Research (H196) under the direction of a CNR faculty member.
1. At the beginning of their Honors Research, students will submit a research proposal (no longer than 300 words) to the respective Departmental Honors Committee for approval.  A copy of approved proposals will be forwarded to the CNR Courses and Curricula Committee.
2. At the conclusion of the Honors Research, students will submit to the respective Department and to the CNR Courses and Curricula Committee a one-page summary of the activities undertaken, the research experience gained and results obtained.
3. Students will participate in a CNR Honors Research symposium at the end of the academic year.  This symposium will be under the auspices of the Student-Faculty Relations Committee.
3. Honors with the Bachelor’s degree are of three kinds: Honors, High Honors, and Highest Honors.  The criteria to be used in determining whether students receive Honors at graduation and the level of Honors to be awarded are determined by the UC-Berkeley grade-point average: A GPA that ranks in the top 3% is for Highest Honors, the next 7% is for High Honors, and the next 10% is for Honors in the College of Natural Resources. (At the end of each academic year, the Registrar shall determine for each school and college the minimum grade-point average of the top 3%, the next 7%, and the next 10% of the students graduating in that year.  These grade-point averages shall serve each College and School as minimal criteria for Honors during the next academic year.)      (CC. 3.92, EC.00)
4. Students enrolled in H196 will be eligible to receive special database training at the BioSciences Library, and additional benefits as individual departments decide.
5. Candidates who receive Honors with the Bachelor’s Degree shall be so designated in their diplomas and in the List of Certificates, Degrees, and Honors together with specification of their respective major programs and grade of Honors.
   

881. MASTER OF FORESTRY DEGREE

1. Requirements
   The candidate must have completed:
   
   • Requirements for the Bachelor's degree with a major in Forestry in the University of California or the equivalent of those requirements.
   • At least one year of a graduate residence and a program approved by the Faculty of the College of Natural Resources, including at least 24 units of upper division and graduate courses, of which at least 12 units must be strictly graduate work in the major subject taken on a letter-grade basis.    (Am. 3.83)
2. Grades
   
   • Only courses in which the grades of A, B, C, or S may be counted in satisfaction of requirements for the Master's Degree.     (Am. 3.83)
   • The candidate must maintain an average of three grade points per unit in those courses and in all courses elected during the candidate’s residence as a graduate student at the University of California.  "Satisfactory" grades will be disregarded for the purpose of counting the grade-point average.
3. Examination
   The candidate must have passed a comprehensive final examination in the field of forestry.
   

900.    ADMISSIONS

1. To be admitted to the School of Optometry, students must have completed, with a grade-point average of 2.25 or better, at least 90 Semester units of college work, including such special requirements as may be prescribed by the Faculty of the School of Optometry.      (Am. 3.83)
2. The Faculty of the School of Optometry is authorized to grant advanced standing to students who have completed work which is equivalent to part of the requirements of a curriculum of the School of Optometry.

901. REQUIREMENTS

1. Study Lists
   All study-lists must be approved by a member of the Study-Lists Committee of the School.
   
2. Probation
   Students in the School of Optometry are on probation:
   
   1. If at the end of any term they fail to achieve a grade-point average of at least 2.0 (C) computed on the total of all courses undertaken during the term in the School; or
   2. If at the end of any term they have not achieved an accumulative grade-point average of 2.0 computed on the total of all courses undertaken in the School.
3. Course Repetition
   
   1. Subject to review of the School's Academic Affairs C