Frequently Asked Questions
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  1. How many credits are required for graduation?
  2. What is my writing requirement?
  3. What is the difference between credits, equated credits, and billable hours?
  4. How do I determine if I am a full time student? Will it affect my financial aid?
  5. How do I apply for financial aid?
  6. What is my tuition rate and how do I pay my tuition bill?
  7. How can I prove my residency to obtain lower tuition fees?
  8. Where can I obtain information about LASAR requirements?
  9. Do I have to finish my LASAR courses first? Can I take classes in my major if I wish?
  10. When should I declare my major and where do I go to declare it?
  11. What is the advantage of declaring a major sooner rather than later? What if I change my mind?
  12. Do I have to declare a minor?
  13. Do I have to take a physical education class?
  14. How do I qualify for an exemption from the foreign language requirement?
  15. What is the Queens College Basic Skills Math Requirement?
  16. When is free hour?
  17. How do I get a student I.D. card?
  18. How do I withdraw from a class?
  19. What is a Leave of Absence?
  20. I'm confused about the P/NC option. How can I make up my mind when my mid-term isn't scheduled until after the P/NC deadline has passed?
  21. How does Summer Session work?
  22. What are the hours for the bookstore on campus?
  23. Where can I find information regarding available jobs?
  24. Are there computers available for student use?
  25. How do I get my foreign transfer credits evaluated?