Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I get into a closed GHS class?
A. Section enrollment and permission number distribution are
based on class size and need, as determined by the GHS Director and
Coordinator. You may request permission into a closed
section of GHS by submitting the GHS
Permission Form.
The GHS Coordinator makes every effort to accommodate student
preference when determining permission number distribution,
but students are not guaranteed a seat in their preferred
section.
**If GHS cannot accommodate your preference,
the coordinator will find a spot for all students awaiting a
permission number in a class that 1) fits the student's schedule,
and 2) observes GHS enrollment guidelines.
Q. I studied abroad - do I have to take both
semesters of Global and Historical Studies?
A. If you studied abroad in a Butler-approved program AND
completed 9 or more credit hours of coursework while abroad, you
will automatically receive a 1-semester/3-hour waiver from Global
and Historical studies
Q. Is my attendance required at GHS convocations and
events?
A. While attendance at Global and Historical Studies Program
convocations is not compulsory, it is highly encouraged. That being
the case, individual professors are free to ask students to attend;
some provide extra credit for attending while others allow students
to attend as a replacement for an overnight write. Check with your
particular professor to see if such an incentive is available for
those in your GHS section.
Q. What if my study abroad experience does not meet the
BU-approved program/9-credit hour criteria?
A. If you do not meet the automatic waiver criteria, you are
free to petition for a waiver. Simply complete
the GHS Waiver Request Form and submit it to the GHS office (JH
209). After review by the faculty coordinator, you will be notified
of request approval/denial.
Q. I'm an international student - do I have to take both
semesters of Global and Historical Studies?
A. International students automatically receive a
1-semester/3-hour waiver from Global and Historical Studies.
Q. I completed ID201 or ID202 already and still need
another class. Which ones can I take?
A. If you completed ID201, You may take any of the classes
except for GHS208, which is the same class (China and the Islamic
Middle East). If you completed ID202, you may take any of the
classes except for GHS209 (which is the same
class, Revolutionary Europe and Colonial Nigeria) and GHS203
(Modernizing and Contemporary Europe).