Undergraduate Department
A course of study in one area consisting of a minimum of 30 credits including 24 upper-division credits constitutes a major. The College indicates specified course work, if applicable, and the number of credits required.
Graduate Department
A major is declared by the student on the Graduate Application Form. A master’s degree requires a minimum of 32 semester credits.
Non-Degree Certificate Program
Students seeking OSPI certification must declare their intentions on the Graduate Application of Admission form. A Professional certificate requires a minimum of 10 semester credits. An Educational Administration certificate requires a minimum of 22 semester credits, and an Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate requires a minimum of 10 semester credits.
MAJOR SELECTION AND CHANGE
Students are encouraged to declare a major by at least their sophomore year. Students who are undecided about a major field of study are assigned an advisor from the Academic Skills Center. To change a major or to declare a major, a student must complete a Change of Major Form or Declaration of Major Form respectively, obtain the necessary signatures, and return the form to the Registrar or local campus Administrative Office. A new advisor will be assigned from within the new department.
MINOR
A course of study in one area consisting of a minimum of 15 credits including 12 upper-division credits constitutes a minor. The department may indicate specific courses and the number of credits required.
TRANSCRIPTS
Heritage University (and former Fort Wright College) students may obtain copies of their transcripts through a written request to the Registrar's Office. The request must include the student's full name, name when taking University courses, dates of attendance, birth date, social security number and signature. A $10.00 fee is required per transcript request. Financial indebtedness to the University will prevent the release of a student's transcript and diploma.
Student academic records are on file in the Registrar's Office. Duplicate copies, in the event of a disaster, are available on backup tape in the campus Business Office and on microfiche in Yakima.