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Grading Policies

All required courses in Anthropology appropriate for the student’s chosen track must be passed with a minimum grade of B+.

GPA Requirements

Ph.D. Students in Anthropology must complete a minimum of 135 quarter units with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B).

External Credit Policies

Students who completed graduate coursework at another institution can transfer course units after completing one quarter of enrollment. The Anthropology Graduate Program Committee  will evaluate the transfer of units on a course-by-course basis. Graduate work accepted for transfer of residency does not automatically exempt a student from having to complete a course requirement for the degree