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 final portion of an applicant's undergraduate record, the graduate record, or a combination of both. Students with GPAs below the minimum can be admitted by the Graduate College on a provisional basis upon the recommendation of the academic department to which they have applied. 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 required grade-point average standard may also enroll in graduate non-degree status. After completing 12 semester units of graded (A,B,C) 500 level or higher course work with a minimum grade-point average of 3.25, they may be considered for admission to the graduate degree program of their choice. Refer to Graduate Non-Degree Admission for additional information.