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system. Grades are based on the students' reports and presentations along with the
evaluations from their workplace supervisors.

INDUSTRY LINK (3 credit hours)
These are elective activities that follow pre-planned programs administered by the students'
major departments. Students choose either to spend time in local or possibly foreign firms or
to enroll in their orientation programs. The objective of these activities is to expose students to
various work environments in leading industrial and public organizations.
(--- 494) is the course number in which students are enrolled in order to receive the academic
credit for Industry Link. The course is a 3 credit hours class and follows the normal grading
system Grades are based on the students' reports and presentations along with the evaluations
from the employers (if applicable).

SENIOR PROJECT (variable credit loads)
The objectives, requirements, and the set-ups of Senior Projects worked out in concert within
the students' departments. Students are encouraged to propose their own ideas vis- à-vis the
Senior Projects.

(--- 499) is the course number in which the students are enrolled in order to receive academic
four. The number of credits assigned and number of times a Senior Project can be taken (e.g.
once in the fall term, another in the spring term) varies between departments.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING REPORT GUIDELINES

While the work supervisors are responsible for providing the Experiential Learning students
with necessary assistance to acquire rigorous and varied experiences, the students in turn must
be punctual, perform assigned tasks, work diligently, attend meetings and so on.
Students are advised to keep journals to record their activities and accomplishments along with
their thoughts and reflections on their experiences. Complete and thorough journals are
critical to writing successful Experiential Learning Reports. The reports must be well organized
and well documented. While the tone of the reports is upbeat, the final pages of the reports
must focus on constructive criticism.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To receive their baccalaureate degrees, students must satisfy their academic programs'
requirements related to number of credits, grade point average, program of study,
experiential/community link, and other courses within the maximum period that is specified in
the PSU Undergraduate Rules and Regulations. The requirements in detail are:
 Pass the Preparatory Year Program
 Complete the credits required by the respective academic programs
 Earn an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 (out of 4.00)
 Earn a program grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 (out of 4.00)
 Satisfy PSU general education requirements
 Satisfy department requirement
 Satisfy major (specialization) requirements
 Satisfy Experiential Learning /Community Link requirements (e.g., Co-Op,
internship, senior project, etc.)