Journal members (with the exception of 1Ls) are able to enroll for academic course credit for journal work.
EICs are sent information from the Registrar which includes the course control number (CCN) to disseminate to journal members so they can enroll via CalCentral. The Spring 2024 deadline for enrollment in CalCentral is end of day Monday, January 22nd. After that date, you will need to enroll via an Add/Drop petition.
LATE ADD/DROP PETITION Docusign-enabled form can be found here.
One unit of credit is awarded for 56 hours of editorial work. There is a one unit per semester cap. Students may receive credit for a maximum of two semesters for a total of two units earned towards graduation.
If you are unable to complete the 56 hours of editorial work within the semester you're enrolled, you have the option of taking an Incomplete (IP) and upon completing the needed hours in the semester following, can petition to have the IP changed to credit (CR) using the NP/IP Replacement Grade Form.
NP/IP REPLACEMENT GRADE Docusign-enabled form found here.
Editorial work is defined as:
Credit hours cannot be awarded for:
Credit will only be assigned if the recognized work has been completed and verified by the EIC, and submitted to the faculty member at the end of the semester.
Any questions about whether an activity qualifies for credit hours, please raise them PRIOR TO the work being done with Associate Dean Vanden Heuvel, chair of the Faculty Journal Coordinator.