ADP Frequently Asked Questions

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Here are a few common student questions. Click on a question below to view the corresponding answer:

Q. When are CLEP and DSST Tests and how do I sign up? Q. How does a student calculate their GPA?
Q. Who do I contact about my grades?
Q. What happens if I didn’t get my syllabus for my upcoming class?
Q. The link to my online financial account won’t work, who should I talk to about this?
Q. How do I schedule a meeting with my academic advisor?
Q. How do I drop a class?
Q. How many courses/credits are required to earn the bachelors degree?
Q. How many commencements are held each year and when? How does a student qualify for participating in the commencement ceremony?
Q. How does a student qualify for academic honors at graduation?
Q. How do I request my WP transcript?
Q. What is the policy regarding class attendance?
Q. What do we do in inclement weather?
Q. I need to pick up a textbook – what do I do?
Q. I’m having issues with my learning team, what should I do about it?
Q. I submitted my paper on www.turnitin.com; however, I didn’t get a receipt! What should I do?
Q. What are the breaks in the ADP Program schedule (holidays, vacations, etc.)

Academic Advising Answers to FAQs

Q. When are CLEP and DSST Tests and how do I sign up?
Click here to learn about the exam process and to find out how to register for an upcoming test.
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Q. How does a student calculate their GPA?
GPA calculations are based on a simple equation between two figures:

The number of credits taken for a letter grade (as opposed to Pass/No Pass), and
The total number of quality points earned. Quality points are determined by multiplying the number of points assigned to the letter grade earned (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1) by the number of credits for the course. In other words, a 3-credit class with a letter grade of "B" would earn 9 quality points (3 credits times 3 points for the "B"). If you look at your transcript, you'll see three columns of numbers: the first is the number of credits earned; the second is the number of credits attempted for a letter grade; the third is the quality points.

Once you've identified the two figures needed for your calculation, you simply divide the number of quality points by the number of credits attempted for a letter grade. The result is your cumulative GPA.
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Q. Who do I contact about my grades?

If you haven’t received your grades yet please contact Karen Banks in student services: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
If you received a grade which you feel does not accurately reflect your performance please contact your instructor directly and copy your academic counselor.

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Q. What happens if I didn’t get my syllabus for my upcoming class?
If you didn’t receive your syllabus the week prior to your upcoming class please contact your Academic Counselor at 503.517.1550.
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Q. The link to my online financial account won’t work, who should I talk to about this?
The Business Office should be able to help walk you through how to log on. All business office contacts are listed on the Business Office web page.
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Q. How do I schedule a meeting with my Academic Counselor?
Click here to schedule and appointment via our online form.
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Q. How do I drop a class?
If you need to make any changes in your enrollment – adding or dropping a course - contact your academic counselor immediately. See the ADP Bulletin for additional information.
Click here to review this information in the ADP Student Bulletin.
Click here to contact your advisor.
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Q. How many courses/credits are required to earn the bachelors degree?
A minimum of 124 semester credits are required to earn a bachelors degree from Warner Pacific College, including general education courses (core), your major, and electives. Talk to your academic counselor if you have any questions.
Click here to contact your advisor.
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Q. How many commencements are held each year and when? How does a student qualify for participating in the commencement ceremony?
WPC holds two commencement ceremonies each year: May and December. To qualify, a student must have completed all requirements for the degree. See the ADP Bulletin or talk to your academic counselor for more information.
Click here to review this information in the ADP Student Bulletin.
Click here to contact your advisor.
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Q. How does a student qualify for academic honors at graduation?
Academic honors may be earned with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA and the completion of 45 semester credits from Warner Pacific College. Honors are determined at the time of graduation.
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Q. How do I request my WP transcript (official sealed or unofficial printout)?
Transcript requests must be submitted in writing and will be processed within 3-5 days (after we receive your request). Please be sure to sign your request form and include the $7.00 payment for each official transcript you are ordering (unofficial transcripts are free). Fax or Mail your request to the college. Click here to Request Official/Unofficial Transcripts (Fillable PDF).

Fax requests to:
(503) 517-1352
If ordering an official transcript, please include your Visa or MasterCard number with expiration date on the form.

Mail requests to:
Warner Pacific College
Attn: Records Office
2219 SE 68th Avenue
Portland, OR 97215
Please include a check made payable to Warner Pacific College or enter your Visa or MasterCard number with expiration date on the form.

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Q. What is the policy regarding class attendance?
A student may not miss more than one night of a course. See the ADP Bulletin for further information.
Click here to review this information in the ADP Student Bulletin.
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Q. What do we do in inclement weather?
WPC uses the same announcement network as all other local schools and colleges, so you can tune into any local news media: television or radio stations and even websites. If classes are cancelled, it will be announced through local news media as well as on the college’s homepage. We will be clear about whether day and/or evening classes as well as which campuses are effected.
Click here to visit the weather closure page.
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Q. I need to pick up a textbook – what do I do?
The bookstore hours are Monday-Thursday between 2pm-6pm. If you are not available to pick up books during that time you can also arrange an alternate time by appointment. Please contact Brittian Bullock in the bookstore: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Q. I’m having issues with my learning team, what should I do about it?

First, address the problem closest to the problem; that is, talk with your learning team mate(s) and work to solve the problem together.
If that does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, talk to your instructor about possible solutions.
Finally, if the issue persists or is not resolved at the previous levels, contact Megan Enos, the learning team coordinator, and your academic counselor.

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Q. I submitted my paper on Turnitin.com, however I didn’t get a receipt! What should I do?
Chances are that even though you didn’t receive a receipt your instructor got it anyway. However, please send an email to your instructor with your document attached and explain the situation. Better safe than sorry.
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Q. What are the breaks in the ADP Program schedule (holidays, vacations, etc.).
Click here to view the ADP Student Holiday Schedule.
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