Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual

The Academic Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual (AAPPM) provides guidance on the implementation of Senate and University policies and procedures concerning undergraduate education at Penn State. 

The Administrative Council on Undergraduate Education (ACUE) is responsible for the design of academic and administrative policies and procedures that support the University's undergraduate education goals and objectives.  Within the framework of Senate and University policies, ACUE formulates the formal implementation that guides the offering, delivery, and assessment of academic programs and learning opportunities, the admission and enrollment of undergraduate students, and other related matters.

ACUE is the principal administrative advisory agency to the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, Vice Provost and Dean for Undergraduate Education, and the academic deans of the colleges, Outreach, and the University Libraries on administrative matters that impact undergraduate education across the University. 

Recent Policy and Procedure Changes

Policies and Procedures go into effect upon approval by ACUE. Any exceptions to this will be noted at the bottom of the policy, after the approval date.

Title Action Date Approved by ACUEsort descending Related Senate Policies

J-2: Leave of Absence

Policy Revision

01/06/2022

Senate Policy:  56-70, Leave of Absence

J-1: Withdrawal

Policy Revision

03/03/2022

Senate Policy:  56-30, Withdrawal

E-10: Credit by Portfolio Assessment

Policy Revision

03/03/2022

Senate Policy:  42-97, Credit by Portfolio Assessment

E-2: Credit by Examination

Policy Revision

03/03/2022

Senate Policy:  42-50.1, Credit by Examination

C-5: Enforcement of Recommended Preparation and Prerequisite, Concurrent, Co-requisite Courses

Policy Revision

04/07/2022

Senate Policy:  34-58, Course Availability Senate Policy: 34-60, Prerequisites, Concurrent Courses, Co-requisite Courses, and Recommended Preparation

P-6: Special Titling of Common Courses

Editorial

08/04/2022

Senate Policy: 171-3- Common Course Numbers

K-1: Re-enrollment as a Degree Candidate

Policy Revision

09/06/2022

Senate Policy:  58-50, Conditions for Re-enrollment as a Degree Candidate

G-10: Grade Mediation and Adjudication

Policy Revision

10/05/2022

Grade Adjudication Petition Form Senate Policy: 47-20, Basis for Grades

G-9: Academic Integrity

Policy Revision

12/14/2022

Senate Policy:  49-20, Academic Integrity

A-1: First-Year Student

Policy Revision

03/27/2023

Senate Policy:  05-80, First-Year Admission as a Baccalaureate or an Associate Degree Candidate Senate Policy:  05-81, Minimum Entrance Requirements for Admission to Baccalaurreate Degree Programs Senate Policy:  05-82, Minimum Entrance Requirements for Admission to Associate Degree Programs

A-2: Transfer Student and Transfer Course Processes

Policy Revision

03/27/2023

Senate Policy:  06-30, Advanced Standing Admission as a Baccalaureate Degree Candidate Senate Policy:  06-70, Advanced Standing Admission as an Associate Degree Candidate

P-14: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Change Procedure for Undergraduate Programs

New Policy

04/06/2023

I-1: Academic Difficulty and Recovery

Policy Revision

04/06/2023

(Ref: Senate Policies 54-00, and 58-50) Senate Policy:  54-00, Academic Progress

L-2: Degree Checking

Policy Revision

07/06/2023

Senate Policy: 82-60 Exceptions to Degree Requirements Senate Policy: 86-00 Candidates' Responsibilities and Options

G-8: Dean's List

Policy Revision

07/06/2023