Credits and Hours (Psych 496, 498, 499)
For all experiences, the general rule is 3 hours per week per credit over a 10-week quarter:
- 1 credit: 3 hours/week = 30 hours total
- 2 credits: 6 hours/week = 60 hours total
- 3 credits: 9 hours/week = 90 hours total
Credits
The experience courses are variable credit and follow the ranges below:
- Psych 498 and 499: 1-3 credits
- Psych 496: 2-3 credits
To take more than 3 credits of Psych 499 in the same quarter, a student must register twice using the same Add Code and SLN. Students may receieve a maximum of 18 credits across Psych 496-499.
Grading
- Psych 496 and 499: Credit/No Credit only (numerical grades are not assigned)
- Psych 498: Numerical grades or Credit/No Credit may be assigned (Confirm numerical grading option with your faculty)
Summer Psych 499 credits
Some students, with support from their Psych 499 lab, may choose to complete their hours during the summer but not register for summer quarter. In these cases, a lab may allow students to register for those credits in a future quarter. Please keep in mind that tuition covers 10–18 credits at the same rate; any credits above 18 will incur additional tuition charges.
Late Registration
If a student finds an experience during the second or third week of the quarter, a Psychology Adviser can complete the registration, and the $20 late change fee will be waived.
If a student wishes to register after the third week of the quarter, they will need to submit a Late Add Petition. The petition is initiated by the student and must be approved by the faculty sponsor.
Late Grading Process
Grades must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office through the faculty member’s MyUW account by the Tuesday following Finals Week. If the deadline is missed, the Grade Submission website provides guidance for submitting late grades.
Adjusting Credit Hours
A student may adjust their credits through MyUW up until the end of the second week of the quarter. To change credits between the third and tenth week, the student must complete the Registration Transaction Form and submit it to the registration office with either a faculty signature or email permission.