Applicants who apply for admission to the Graduate College are evaluated on the individual merits of their academic achievements and scholarly potential to complete graduate-level course work and curriculum requirements. A minimum grade-point average of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale, is required for admission to the Graduate College. Calculation of the grade-point average is based on the applicant's undergraduate record, the final portion (60 units) of their undergraduate record, grades obtained as a graduate student, or a combination of the last 60 units of undergraduate and graduate coursework when fewer than 12 units of graduate coursework have been completed. Applicants should consult the department to which they are applying regarding grade-point average and other expectations.

Prospective students holding a comparable bachelor's degree but not meeting the minimum GPA requirement may be eligible for admission (1) on a provisional basis or (2) as a non-degree seeking student (Refer to Graduate Non-Degree Admission).  Provisional admission is considered by the Graduate College only upon recommendation and waiver submission by the academic department to which the prospective student has applied.  Waiver requests must be initiated by the recommending department and should document extenuating circumstances for the student which attest to success indicators other than GPA.  Upon completing 12 semester units of graded (A,B,C) 500 level or higher course work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.25 in either provisional or non-degree status, the student may be considered for regular admission to a graduate degree program.