University-Wide Academic Policies

Clinking on the links listed below allows access to pages detailing broader areas of academic policy as well as individual pages devoted to specific policies.

These policies are effective for Academic Year 2026-2027 (starting with the Summer 2026 semester). Students enrolled in a term before this effective semester should consult with an advisor in their enrollment unit if they feel that they are disadvantaged by any change from previous policies.

Previous catalogs are available via the archive page of this catalog. 

Course Enrollment and Registration 

• Academic Advising

• Internships, Cooperative Education and Independent Study

• Auditing Courses

• Course Load and Credit Hour Limits

• Course and Program Instructional Delivery Modalities

• Pass/No Credit Grading Option

• Course Registration and Schedule Changes

• Repeating Courses

• Undergraduate Enrolling in Graduate Courses

• Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Courses

Academic Performance and Progress

• Academic Forgiveness

• Academic Fresh Start

• Academic Standing

• Class Attendance and Excused Absences

• Academic Recognition: Dean's List and Scholars

• Final Examinations

• Grades and Grading Policies

• Incomplete Grades

Degree Requirements and Graduation

• Catalog Year and Degree Requirements

• Cardinal Core General Education Requirements

• Degree Completion and Graduation Requirements

• Graduation Honors

• Minimum Credits Earned at UofL

Student Records, Rights and Responsibilities 

• Academic Grievance Procedures

• Undergraduate Class Standing

• Code of Student Conduct

• Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities

• Student Academic Records and Privacy