ORIENTATION ALS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (2025 UPDATE)
1. Q: How can students register for a capstone course?
A: Students can register for a capstone course using the student portal once they have completed
all prerequisite self-paced courses.
2. Q: What is the time limit for completing all courses in a program-of-study?
A: All courses must be completed within six months from the date of initial program enrollment.
3. Q: How many opportunities do students have to receive a satisfactory grade on self-
paced course exams?
A: Students have two opportunities to achieve a satisfactory grade on self-paced course exams.
4. Q: What happens if a student does not complete the program within the six-month limit?
A: The student will be placed on probation status.
5. Q: When do capstone courses typically start, and what is the registration deadline?
A: Capstone courses start on the first Monday of each month, and the registration deadline is
typically two weeks prior to the course start date.
6. Q: What is required if a student fails a course for the second time (fourth exam failure)?
A: The student must submit a letter of request from their squadron commander (or
equivalent) to re-register for the course.
7. Q: Are students automatically registered for courses?
A: No, students are not automatically registered for courses. They must register based on their
personal and professional schedules.
AND ANSWERS (2025 UPDATE)
1. Q: How can students register for a capstone course?
A: Students can register for a capstone course using the student portal once they have completed
all prerequisite self-paced courses.
2. Q: What is the time limit for completing all courses in a program-of-study?
A: All courses must be completed within six months from the date of initial program enrollment.
3. Q: How many opportunities do students have to receive a satisfactory grade on self-
paced course exams?
A: Students have two opportunities to achieve a satisfactory grade on self-paced course exams.
4. Q: What happens if a student does not complete the program within the six-month limit?
A: The student will be placed on probation status.
5. Q: When do capstone courses typically start, and what is the registration deadline?
A: Capstone courses start on the first Monday of each month, and the registration deadline is
typically two weeks prior to the course start date.
6. Q: What is required if a student fails a course for the second time (fourth exam failure)?
A: The student must submit a letter of request from their squadron commander (or
equivalent) to re-register for the course.
7. Q: Are students automatically registered for courses?
A: No, students are not automatically registered for courses. They must register based on their
personal and professional schedules.
