The minimum requirements to graduate with an MA or MS degree are as follows:

  • 2.5 cumulative grade point average
  • 52 credits (normally 13 courses) earned in graduate courses which have not been used to complete any previous degree

In addition, students must successfully complete all degree requirements as listed on the program pages of the catalog under which they were admitted. Students need to achieve the minimum grade point average indicated for their declared program of study to graduate. Specific graduation information for each program is listed on the program page.

MFA and PhD requirements may be different. Students should consult the appropriate page in the catalog for specific grade and credit requirements.