The quantitative standard refers to students’ progression toward their degree to be within an appropriate time frame and the percentage of coursework successfully completed. These standards do not exempt students from meeting any additional or more specific course requirements set by their department, as outlined in the degree audit.
Full-time undergraduate students are expected to complete their degree requirements within four (4) years, but they have a maximum of eight (8) years to finish. Part-time students are also expected to complete their degree within eight (8) years.
Some programs or majors may require specific coursework during the final years of matriculation to ensure that students stay current with their field of study.
The expected schedule for full-time students is:
- First Year (Freshman): Students who have completed fewer than 30 credits.
- Second Year (Sophomore): Students who have completed at least 30 but fewer than 60 credits.
- Third Year (Junior): Students who have completed at least 60 but fewer than 90 credits.
- Fourth Year (Senior): Students who have completed 90 or more credits.
Students are eligible for graduation if they have satisfactorily completed the General Education course requirements, the core course requirements for their major, double major, and minor, when applicable, and adequate electives to equal a total of 121 credits or more of satisfactorily passed coursework.