Acceptable Academic Progress
Normally, academic standing is defined as (1) earning the minimum number of course units as indicated in the Guidelines for Acceptable Academic Progress (below) and (2) maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Here are the Guidelines for Acceptable Academic Progress in terms of completed course units:
| End of Term | Units Completed |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 |
| 2 | 9.0 |
| 3 | 13.0 |
| 4 | 17.0 |
| 5 | 21.0 |
| 6 | 25.0 |
| 7 | 29.0 |
| 8 | 33.5 |
Note: If you take only 4.0 units every semester (after the first year), you will only earn 33.0 units, so remember to find time to add the 0.5 units to meet the graduation requirements.
International Students International students under F- and J-type visas and Division I student-athletes are required to carry and complete at least 3.5 units of work each semester.