JSOM Policies

JSOM Policy: 75 Credit Hour Audit Review

Once a student has completed 75 semester credit hours of their degree requirements, they will be required to closely review pending items for graduation and notify the JSOM Academic Advising of any discrepancies. Students will be notified when their 75-semester credit hour review is due via UTD email.

JSOM Policy: Required Courses for Degree Plan

Students need to follow the major degree plan provided in their first semester for timely graduation. The student’s degree plan provides a record of all transferable college-level coursework taken from other schools of higher education (if applicable) and petitioned test scores, with the remaining requirements needed to earn their degree from UTD.

• The General Degree Plan organizes courses by category, similar to the undergraduate academic catalog (e.g., University Core Curriculum, Major Preparatory, JSOM Core, Major/Related Core, Guided Electives and Free Electives).

Students must follow the major’s recommended four-year plan from the catalog to ensure that prerequisites are met, courses are taken in the correct sequence and major courses are taken in the semester offered to ensure timely graduation. Students can request an updated degree plan from JSOMUGAdvising@utdallas.edu.

Required Courses for the First Semester at UTD

JSOM requires that students complete the following courses in their first semester at UTD to make suitable academic progress:

• First-time-in-college Freshmen Students
  • BA 1105 Professional Development
  • MATH 1325 Applied Calculus I or other Calculus I course
• Transfer Students
  • BA 3105 Professional Development
  • MATH 1325 Applied Calculus I or other Calculus I course

Math Requirement

JSOM majors should complete their minimum Math requirement (MATH 1325 Applied Calculus I, or other calculus I equivalent course) within the first semester at UTD. Be advised that any delay may impact academic progress and expected or planned graduation date. If a student is not completing the JSOM minimum Math requirement successfully, the student cannot make suitable academic progress in JSOM and may be subject to change his/her major.

Prerequisite or Corequisite

Most major core, major related and guided elective courses in JSOM require prerequisites or corequisites. Prerequisites or corequisites for each course can be found in the course description in the Undergraduate Catalog. All prerequisites must be met before being registered for any subsequent JSOM courses. Corequisites can be taken concurrently with the course.

Prerequisites and corequisites are enforced based on the current catalog at the time of registration.

• Prerequisites: Prerequisites are courses that must be taken before progressing to other courses. For example, MATH 1325 is a prerequisite for OPRE 3310, so MATH 1325 must be completed successfully before taking OPRE 3310.
• Corequisite: Corequisites are courses that are taken concurrently with another course. For example, BIOL 2311 has a corequisite of BIOL 2111, so students must take both BIOL 2311 and BIOL 2111 together.
• Prerequisite or Corequisite: A course that is a prerequisite or corequisite can be completed before or taken with another course. For example, OPRE 3360 is a prerequisite or corequisite of FIN 3320, so OPRE 3360 must be taken before or can be taken with FIN 3320.
• Prerequisites Off-Campus: If a prerequisite is taken off-campus, an official transcript must be submitted to UTD with a grade of “C” or better before the student can register for any course at UTD requiring that prerequisite.

Dropping Prerequisite or Corequisite

If a course is designated as a prerequisite or corequisite to another course, the student cannot drop the “prerequisite or corequisite” course without dropping the other course. For example, a student that is registered for FIN 3320 and OPRE 3360 and needs to drop OPRE 3360 must also drop FIN 3320, as OPRE 3360 must be completed before or with FIN 3320. However, the student can drop FIN 3320 and remain in OPRE 3360, as FIN 3320 is not required to be completed before or with OPRE 3360.

JSOM Internship Requirements

• Internship: JSOM major students who have completed a JSOM internship (zero to 3 credit hours) satisfy graduation requirements. Earned internship credit hours cannot be used to fulfill the guided elective credit hours in a new major.

JSOM Experiential Learning Requirements for Double Majors

• Senior Capstone: JSOM double major students who have completed a JSOM senior capstone course satisfy the requirement for graduation. Earned senior capstone credit hours cannot be used to fulfill credit hours in the second major. The remaining credit hours must be replaced with an upper-division major-relevant course, approved by their program director and not applied anywhere else.
• Community Engagement: JSOM double major students who have completed their community engagement in a major satisfy the requirement for graduation. Earned community engagement credit hours cannot be used to fulfill guided elective credit hours in the second major.
• Internship: JSOM double major students who have completed a JSOM internship (zero to 3 credit hours) in a major satisfy the requirement for graduation. Earned internship credit hours cannot be used to fulfill the guided elective credit hours in their second major.

The UTD Undergraduate Policies and Procedures defines satisfactory academic progress when a student “is carrying an approved schedule of classes, is not on probation and has a GPA (grade-point average) of at least 2.000 (C average) in the major and overall. Students who habitually drop a significant fraction of their schedule may lose the right to drop or may be dismissed from the University for failure to make adequate academic progress.” A student who is not in academic good standing may be subject to further disciplinary action as defined in the undergraduate academic catalog.

The JSOM Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs applies the above criteria in determining academic progress, with further specific criteria for students pursuing a JSOM undergraduate degree. These criteria may include course repeats and Math requirements.

Course Repeats

If a student has earned graded attempts on a course required for JSOM majors three times (known as the Texas Three-Course Repeat Rule or Three-Peat Rule), then the student cannot repeat the same course for a fourth time at UTD and is subject to change his/her major.

• Graded attempts include A-F and CR/NC (credit/ no credit) plus any grade recorded on a student’s academic transcript, such as withdrawals (e.g., W, WL).
• If a student’s third attempt in a required major related course for their current major does not result in a passing grade, the student will be required to change his/her major, which could be within or outside of JSOM

The UTD Undergraduate Policies and Procedures defines academic good standing as maintaining “a GPA of at least 2.000 on a 4.000 scale, which equates to a C average. Additionally, students are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.000 in their major-related courses to remain in academic good standing.”

UTD calculates the overall GPA of courses taken only at UTD. This overall (cumulative) GPA determines a student’s standing. A student who is not in academic good standing may be subject to the following disciplinary actions – Academic Probation, Academic Warning or Academic Suspension.

JSOM Policy: Academic Watch

If a student’s cumulative GPA falls below 2.000, the student is placed on academic Watch and must register for courses with an academic advisor. Additionally, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s account and will remain until the student is back in academic good standing (cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher).

• A student on academic watch will be limited to a maximum of 15 semester credit hours in a long semester or 9 semester credit hours in a summer semester, including registered and waitlisted courses, until they are back in good academic standing.
• A student on academic watch should retake previously failed courses.
• A student on academic watch who requests to withdraw from any courses after Census Day will require approval by the JSOM Undergraduate Associate Dean.

JSOM Policy: Academic Warning

If a student on academic probation earns a semester GPA of less than 2.200, and their cumulative GPA remains below 2.000 in the next semester, then the student is on academic warning. Additionally, a registration hold will be placed on the student’s account and will remain until the student is back in academic good standing (cumulative GPA of 2.000 or higher).

• A student on academic warning will be limited to a maximum of 15 semester credit hours in a long semester or 9 semester credit hours in a summer semester, including registered and waitlisted courses, until they are back in good academic standing.
• A student on academic warning should retake previously failed courses.
• A student on academic warning cannot register for subsequent semesters until all final grades from the current semester are recorded in Galaxy.

JSOM Policy: Academic Suspension

First-degree seeking students who fail to meet the academic requirements while on academic warning will be suspended from UTD. Additional information on the terms and conditions and length of suspension can be found in the Undergraduate Policies and Procedures.

Be advised that a student suspended from JSOM will be notified by written notice (via their UTD email address) of the terms and conditions for readmission, if applicable, to be included in the student’s academic file. The student should meet with JSOM Undergraduate Student Services to determine the terms and conditions of future readmission. These conditions may include completing courses at another college or university.

Be Advised

• Readmission is not guaranteed.
• Students suspended from other schools at UTD may not be able to change their major to JSOM.
• Suspended students from JSOM who want to be readmitted to other schools at UTD must meet that School’s criteria for readmission.
• It is the discretion of the JSOM Undergraduate Associate Dean to determine whether future readmission is permitted.

Length of Suspension

• Fall and spring semesters are the only semesters counted in the suspension period.
• Students suspended for one semester must wait at least one long semester before readmission. For example, if suspended at the end of the spring 2025 semester, the student must wait out the fall 2025 semester, making the spring 2026 semester the earliest the student can be reviewed for readmission.
• Students suspended for one year must wait at least two long semesters before readmission. For example, if suspended at the end of the spring 2025 semester, the student must wait out the fall 2025 and the spring 2026 semesters, making the fall 2026 semester the earliest the student can be reviewed for readmission.

Readmission from Suspension

• Students suspended from the University must complete a readmission petition to return (visit the Academic Calendar for readmission deadlines).
• Students suspended from the University and have not returned within three long semesters must complete an application for admission to UTD and include a personal essay. Students must meet with JSOM Undergraduate Student Services before completing an application to discuss academic progress and plans for success.
• Students suspended from JSOM who need to be readmitted to another School at UTD must meet that School’s criteria for readmission and should complete all paperwork with that School.

Former students who left UTD in academic good standing and have been gone for three long semesters or more and need to pursue their former major (if still offered) may complete an application for admission to return to UTD. All requirements for readmission are listed in the undergraduate academic catalog.

JSOM Policy: Undergraduate Change of Major

JSOM’s change of major policy for undergraduate students can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog. Students interested in pursuing a change of major to JSOM after enrollment should carefully consider the consequences of excessive hours and time to degree completion. Please note that JSOM advising can only meet with current JSOM students. Students of other schools interested in changing their major to JSOM should contact JSOM Undergraduate Student Services. Please note that first-semester UTD students must meet the requirements for currently enrolled students and are not eligible to change their major until they have completed their first semester.

JSOM Policy: Change of Major – Single Major

Students interested in changing their major to JSOM or changing their current major or subplan within JSOM must review the JSOM Change of Major Policy to ensure that minimum requirements are met. They may submit an online request in Galaxy by following these instructions.

JSOM Policy: Change of Major – Double Major

Students interested in pursuing a double major cannot submit a change of major online. Instead, the request must be completed with the change of major form through UTD email. Students must:

• Review the JSOM Change of Major Policy to meet the minimum requirements.
• Review the policy on Excessive Hours to ensure the student will not exceed the maximum hours attempted.
• Email JSOMUGAdvising@utdallas.edu and indicate the double major desired.

JSOM Policy: Change of Major – Minor

Students with academic good standing may add any minor to their majors. Students should seek advice from JSOM academic advising for all minor requirements. Minor courses can be used to fulfill major preparatory or free electives. Also, minor course prerequisites must be met and will be counted towards excessive hours.

• A single major student may apply to add a minor online in Galaxy by following these instructions.
• A double major student may apply to add a minor by following the undergraduate change of major process for double majors, as noted above, via UTD email to JSOMUGAdvising@utdallas.edu.

JSOM Policy: Maximum Course Load

Students in good academic standing can register for a maximum of 19 semester credit hours during the Fall and Spring semesters and 15 semester credit hours in the Summer semester. Students who need to take more than the maximum hours in a semester must contact JSOM Undergraduate Advising.

According to Undergraduate Policies and Procedures, a student taking more than the maximum number of credit hours cannot withdraw from any courses without the permission of the JSOM Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs.

JSOM Policy: Second Bachelor’s Degree

JSOM accepts admission applications from incoming students who already hold a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete all the following requirements, which include but may not be limited to:

• A minimum of 30 additional semester credit hours of upper-division courses at UTD over the 51-semester credit hour degree requirement, for a total of 81 semester credit hours of upper-division courses
• A minimum of 51 total upper-division semester credit hours (can be combined from UTD and transferred semester credit hours)
• A minimum of 45 semester credit hours must be taken at UTD
• Meet all degree and graduation requirements
• Completion of an undergraduate degree from an AACSB-accredited university
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.000
• Business calculus (e.g., Math 1325) or calculus I equivalent with a grade of “C’ or better must be completed prior to applying.

Be Advised:

• Students pursuing a second bachelor’s degree will likely require more semester credit hours to complete than a master’s degree of only 36 semester credit hours. Thus, students are strongly encouraged to apply for a master’s degree instead, since future employers place a significantly higher value on a master’s degree than a second bachelor’s degree.
• A second baccalaureate student may not double major, seek a double degree or change majors without a new admission application.

JSOM Policy: Transfer Credit

• Lower-level courses will not be approved as upper-level JSOM equivalent courses.
• Upper-level courses will not be approved as upper-level JSOM equivalent courses unless the transfer school’s course content and prerequisites are the same.
• All non-TCCNS (Texas Common Course Numbering System) courses must be petitioned through the TCEP (Transfer Credit Earned Prior to Attending UTD) form through JSOM academic advising.
• Core courses must be approved by the Associate Dean in which the core course is housed (e.g., ENGL 1302 must be approved by the Arts and Humanities Associate Dean; a Math course must be approved by the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Associate Dean)
• JSOM courses must be approved by the JSOM Undergraduate Associate Dean, who may refer to the appropriate JSOM Undergraduate Program Director for specific courses

Requirements for Petitioning Non-TCCNS Courses

It is best to provide as much information as possible when petitioning for a course. However, students MUST provide the syllabus from the semester the course was taken (e.g., a course was taken in Fall 2021, thus the Fall 2021 syllabus must be submitted). Additionally, the syllabus must include information (e.g., prerequisites, required textbooks, a weekly course schedule) to indicate the content and rigor compared to the UTD course.

Concurrent Enrollment at Another Institution of Higher Education

Students interested in taking courses at another school while attending UTD must have pre-approval and complete a Transfer Credit Pre-Approval Request form signed by the student and approved by the JSOM academic advisor.

Students completing prerequisites at another school must send an official transcript to UTD, with final grades of C or better, before registering for any JSOM courses that require these courses as prerequisites. An unofficial transcript or proof of registration in these courses will NOT be sufficient for registration purposes and will not be accepted.

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), all academic and advising-related conversations are held directly with the student. Parents and guardians may not advocate or act on behalf of the student in these matters. However, a student may choose to invite a parent or guardian to be present in a meeting as support. In such cases, the student must provide written consent through a FERPA release form prior to or at the beginning of the meeting. The university’s primary communication and decision-making will remain with the student.

Degree plan requirements are tied to the student’s catalog year, which is determined based on the term of entry or a formally approved major or catalog change. However, school-wide policy updates apply to all students, regardless of catalog year. This means that while degree plan requirements remain specific to each student’s catalog, policy changes are implemented universally.