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Grading Policies

At least 42 of the 45 required units must be taken for a letter grade. The minimum grade in each course applied towards degree requirements is a C. Students with a C- or below must re-take the course or satisfactorily complete an allowable replacement course. 

GPA Requirements

Overall GPA of 3.0 for courses applied towards degree requirements. 

Additional Program Policies

Students must take at least one course per quarter that applies towards their MS degree requirements. 

Coterm Quarters Back Rule

Autumn quarter of Sophomore year