Degree Requirements
Understand the academic policies, curriculum expectations, and graduation standards for earning a degree in the College.
Earning your degree in the College
To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.), students must complete all general education and major requirements, meet credit and GPA standards, and stay on track toward degree completion within the allowed semester limit.
Stay informed and review your progress regularly
Students should use available academic tools and advising support to make sure degree requirements are being completed on time.
Policies for earning a degree
These requirements explain the academic standards, credit expectations, and timeline guidelines for students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Curriculum Requirements
To graduate from the College with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.), a student must have satisfied all general education and major requirements.
Once a student matriculates, they must complete all general education requirements with College of Arts and Science courses.
Generally, all major and minor requirements must be completed with courses taken at Paths University Africa. Exceptions must be approved by the major or minor department.
College students must complete the requirements for one major to receive the B.A. or the B.S.
Some students choose to add a second College major.
Minors are not required for the degree, but a student may complete up to two minors, at least one of which must be in the College.
Credit Requirements
All students must pass a minimum of 120 credits of approved courses.
- At least 96 must be passed on a graded basis
- At least 108 must be College or College-equivalent credits
- At least 60 must be taken at Paths University of Africa
GPA Requirements
To earn a degree, a student must have earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 on all graded courses taken at Paths University of Africa and offered for a degree.
Semester Limits
Generally, College students must complete their degree in 8 full-time semesters (correspondingly less for transfer students).
Semesters in which a student withdraws from enrollment or is on a Leave of Absence do not count as one of the 8 full-time semesters.
Part-time, Summer Session, or J-Term enrollment also does not count in this total.
Students who believe they may require a 9th full-time semester should discuss this with their Advising Dean as soon as possible.
Tracking Your Degree Progress
Students can track their own degree progress by using the Paths University Student LMS Portal.
Use the student portal regularly to monitor completed credits, academic standing, and progress toward your degree. You should also meet with your Advising Dean whenever you need clarification about your academic plan.
Student LMS Portal
Access your degree progress tools, review your academic record, and keep track of your requirements in one place.
Open Student LMS PortalPlan your degree with confidence
Review your requirements carefully, track your progress through the student portal, and connect with advising support whenever you need help making academic decisions.