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.

Titlesort descending Action Date Approved by ACUE Related Senate Policies

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

A-8: Status of Applicants Who Took Col. Courses Sr. Year H.S.

Policy Revision

03/04/2021

C-1: Developing the Course Offering

Policy Revision

12/03/2023

C-2: Registration

Policy Revision

02/29/2024

Senate Policy:  34-20, Registration Senate Policy:  34-81, Enrollment Senate Policy:  34-87, Course Add Senate Policy:  34-89, Course Drop

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

E-10: Credit by Portfolio Assessment

Policy Revision

03/03/2022

Senate Policy:  42-97, Credit by Portfolio Assessment

E-11: Class Attendance

Policy Revision

04/01/2021

Senate Policy: 42-27, Class Attendance Senate Policy: 44-25, Conflict Final Examinations Senate Policy: 44-30, Non-final Examinations Senate Policy: 44-35, Conflict of Non-final Examinations Procedure: AAPP F-4, Conflict Non-final Examinations Procedure: AAPP F-5, Evening Examinations Procedure: R-4, Religious Observances

E-2: Credit by Examination

Policy Revision

03/03/2022

Senate Policy:  42-50.1, Credit by Examination

E-5: Credit by Transfer from Other Institutions

Policy Revision

03/04/2021

Refer to Senate Policy 42-84 U.S. Institutions That Are Not Regionally Accredited Refer to Senate Policy 42-86

G-10: Grade Mediation and Adjudication

Policy Revision

10/05/2022

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

G-10: Grade Mediation and Adjudication - 2021

Policy Revision

08/05/2021

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

G-11: Alternative Grading

Policy Revision

02/04/2021

Senate Policy 49-70 Supplemental Satisfactory Grade/Passing Grade/No Grade  Grading System – Baccalaureate and Associate Degree Candidates

G-1: Grade Reporting

Policy Revision

02/01/2024

G-8: Dean's List

Policy Revision

07/06/2023