Registration & Course Information
Registering for Coursework
To enroll in coursework, students should self-register via the MyBayPath Portal during each term's designated registration period. Registration periods for each division and term are outlined on the academic calendar. Prior to registration, students are encouraged to meet with their advisor to discuss options for fulfilling degree requirements and meeting their professional goals. Students should also reference their degree audit and Schedule Planner document prior to selecting coursework.
Registration Restrictions
Credit Overloads
Undergraduate students must request a credit overload in the following scenarios:
- If they are a Traditional Undergraduate or CC @ BPU Boston Undergraduate student looking to enroll in more than 18 credits in a term
- If they are a Bay Path Online student looking to enroll in more than 14 credits in a term
- If they are an undergraduate student (BPO, CC @ BPU Boston, or Trad) looking to enroll in more than 7 credits in an accelerated 7- or 8-week session
Students looking to pursue a credit overload must consult with their advisor and then submit their request via the Credit Overload Form. The advisor, in consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs when necessary, will approve or deny the request and work with the Registrar’s Office to make necessary changes to the student’s schedule.
The student must meet the following criteria in order to be approved for an overload:
- Student must have at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA
- Student must have earned a minimum of 60 credits
- Student must have successfully completed more than 75% of the coursework that they have enrolled in (pace)
In a given term, students cannot enroll in more than 21 total credits. No more than 18 of these credits can be in an accelerated (7- or 8-week) format. Students cannot enroll in more than 10 credits in an accelerated session.
Students are advised to contact the Student Financial Services team with any questions regarding impacts to tuition and financial aid.
Financial Holds
Students who are on a financial hold cannot register for classes until their financial obligation to the University has been met. Students can review the "Current Holds" section of the Students tab on the MyBayPath Portal for additional hold information.
Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses
Undergraduate students should refer to the Undergraduate Enrollment in Graduate Courses policy for further information about registering for a graduate course.
Schedule Changes
Adding or Dropping a Course
Students may add or drop courses without penalty prior to the respective add/drop deadline for the term (as outlined on the academic calendar) using the MyBayPath Portal. Courses dropped prior to the deadline do not appear on the student's permanent record or transcript, and tuition costs associated with the dropped courses are refunded.
Withdrawing from a Course
After the drop deadline has passed for a given session, students may withdraw from a course using the Course Add/Drop/Withdrawal Form for their division. Requests must be submitted by the student prior to the withdrawal deadline as outlined on the academic calendar. The date and time at which the Registrar’s Office receives this form becomes the student's official date of withdrawal for the course. Notice to the faculty member of intention to add, drop, or withdraw from a course is not sufficient. Faculty members may not officially add, drop, or withdraw students from classes. Failure to attend a class does not constitute notice of drop or withdrawal.
A withdrawal will be recorded as a “W” grade on the student’s transcript and may affect a student’s full-time status, Satisfactory Academic Progress determination, academic standing, financial aid, eligibility for honors, health insurance, residential status, etc. Any student who does not officially withdraw and who does not fulfill the requirements of a course will receive a grade of “F.”
Students should refer to the Refund Policy regarding the impact withdrawing from a course has on their bill or financial aid.
Course Information
Course Availability
Bay Path University reserves the right to change the time, modality (e.g., from on-campus to online), or delivery format of a course. The University may cancel a course due to insufficient demand or limit enrollment to ensure the best experience for all students. While academic advisors act as a resource, the responsibility to register for proper courses and fulfill degree requirements rests entirely with the student.
Course Lengths & Academic Workload
Accelerated programs (including course lengths of 5, 7, and 8 weeks) cover the same academic workload as traditional semester courses to meet academic quality and federal credit hour requirements.
Final Examinations
If a synchronous course has a final exam, every effort is made to schedule the exam during the course's normally scheduled time. Students must take the final exam during the timeframe in which it has been scheduled. There may be exceptions in the event of an approved incomplete grade, approved disability accommodation, or after a written appeal to the School Dean.
Course Numbering System
Courses below the 100 level are developmental and may receive University, but not graduation, credit. Introductory or first year courses are numbered 100-199. Intermediate level courses are numbered 200-299. These courses may or may not have a prerequisite. Upper-level courses numbered 300-499 are advanced courses, which usually require a prerequisite and cannot be taken by first-year students. Most 400-level courses cannot be taken by lower division students. Courses at the 500 level are for both undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate students need permission from the graduate program director to enroll in 500-level courses. Courses exclusively at the graduate level typically start with a 600 designation.
Course Prerequisites
Courses are sequenced to enable students to master the knowledge and skills necessary to proceed to a higher level. A student must satisfactorily complete all prerequisites before they are permitted to register for a subsequent course. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they have met prerequisites before enrolling in any course. Fulfillment of prerequisites may be discussed with the student’s advisor and is also monitored by the Registrar’s Office.
Grading
Computation of Grade Point Average (GPA)
A grade point average is computed by dividing the total quality points earned by the number of credits attempted. Quality points are computed by multiplying the credits assigned to the course by the quality points assigned to each letter grade. The grade point average is used as a standard for determining academic standing and students are required to meet a minimum cumulative grade point average to graduate.
Courses with a credit type of satisfactory/unsatisfactory and courses graded as a “Pass” are not included in the cumulative grade point average computation. Although transfer credits can count towards fulfillment of quantitative graduation requirements, these credits are input as ‘TR’ grades and they are also not included in the cumulative grade point average computation. If a student repeats a course, both grades remain on the permanent record but only the higher grade is computed in the cumulative grade point average.
Credit Types
Every course has a credit type that defines how it will be graded. Courses at Bay Path University will offer a traditional letter grade or they will be run either pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Generally, students are required to receive a grade based on the defined credit type for the course (i.e. students cannot take a course pass/fail or satisfactory/unsatisfactory if the course is set up to offer traditional letter grades or vice versa).
Letter Grades
The majority of on-ground, hybrid, and online courses offer traditional letter grades that correspond with the numerical equivalent of the student’s average in the course. Grading matrices for both undergraduate and graduate courses have been provided below for additional information.
Pass/Fail
Some courses (ex. fitness, dance, and music courses, most practicums, supervision, field work, and clinicals) may be graded pass/fail. Students who earn a passing grade receive credit in the course, but there is no effect on the grade point average computation. The transcript will reflect a ‘P’ grade for a student who passes a pass/fail course. A student who earns a failing grade receives no credit and the failing grade has the same effect on academic standing as a regular letter grade of ‘F.’ The transcript will reflect an ‘F’ grade for a student who fails a pass/fail course.
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
A limited number of zero credit pre-practicum and orientation courses (ex. BPU 099 New Student Orientation) will use satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades. These courses may still be required for graduation requirements but they will not impact the computation of a student’s cumulative grade point average. The transcript will reflect an ‘S’ grade for a student who meets the requirements of the course and a ‘U’ grade for a student who does not meet the requirements of the course.
Undergraduate Grading Matrix
Grades are given for each course attempted, based on the following numerical value and grade point rating scale:
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Numerical Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 95-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 90-94 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 87-89 |
| B | 3.00 | 83-86 |
| B- | 2.67 | 80-82 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 77-79 |
| C | 2.00 | 73-76 |
| C- | 1.67 | 70-72 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 67-69 |
| D | 1.00 | 60-66 |
| F | 0.00 | below 60 |
Other Grading Options
| Abbreviaton | Definition |
|---|---|
| AU | Audit |
| I | Incomplete1 |
| NG | No Grade |
| P/F | Pass/Fail |
| S | Satisfactory |
| TR | Transfer |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| W | Withdrawal |
| WIP | Work in Progress1 |
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Temporary Grades
Graduate Grading Matrix
Grades are given for each course attempted, based on the following numerical value and grade point rating scale:
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Numerical Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 95-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 90-94 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 87-89 |
| B | 3.00 | 83-86 |
| B- | 2.67 | 80-82 |
| C+ | 2.33 | 77-79 |
| C | 2.00 | 73-76 |
| C- | 1.67 | 70-72 |
| D+ | 1.33 | 67-69 |
| D | 1.00 | 60-66 |
| F | 0.00 | below 60 |
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Numerical Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | 95-100 |
| A- | 3.67 | 90-94 |
| B+ | 3.33 | 87-89 |
| B | 3.00 | 83-86 |
| B- | 2.67 | 80-82 |
| C | 2.00 | 70-79 |
| F | 0.00 | 69 and below |
Other Grading Options
| Abbreviaton | Definition |
|---|---|
| AU | Audit |
| I | Incomplete1 |
| P/F | Pass/Fail |
| S | Satisfactory |
| TR | Transfer |
| U | Unsatisfactory |
| W | Withdrawal |
| WIP | Work in Progress1 |
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Temporary Grades
Student Service Options
Requesting an Official Transcript
An official transcript comes on colored transcript paper, bears the impression of the Seal of the University, and is signed by the University Registrar. An official transcript of an academic record must be requested by the respective student online through Bay Path’s Transcript Request webpage: http://www.baypath.edu/transcriptrequest. Only requests made by the respective student will be processed.
eTranscripts are $5.00 per copy, paper transcripts sent to a domestic address are $7.50 per copy, and paper transcripts sent to an international address are $10.00 per copy.
Requesting an Enrollment Verification / Proof of Enrollment
Proof of enrollment requests can be completed on third-party documentation or a student can request an enrollment or grade verification letter on Bay Path letterhead that is signed by the University Registrar. Requests using third-party documentation must be submitted with a Consent to Release Student Information Form that is signed and dated by the respective student if the Registrar’s Office is asked to return the documentation directly to the third-party. An enrollment or grade verification letter must be requested by the respective student online in the Student Forms section of the Students tab of the MyBayPath Portal.
Only requests made by the respective student will be processed. There is no fee to request a proof of enrollment.
Request a Replacement or Duplicate Diploma
The Registrar’s Office issues a diploma to students who have met all degree requirements, whose degree has been conferred by the institution and who have met all financial obligations to the University. Students may request a replacement or duplicate diploma using the Diploma Re-Order Form available with the Registrar’s Office. A replacement or duplicate diploma is $25.00 each.
The Registrar’s Office reserves the right to withhold issuing a diploma or processing a replacement or duplicate diploma requests if a student has an unpaid financial obligation to the University.