Minimum Requirements for Graduation

Candidates for graduation must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses and in all credits earned at Fairmont State University. The minimum credit required for graduation from most degree programs is 120 credit hours, with a grade point average of 2.0 in the major and the minor with the exception of a Bachelor of Arts in Education degree, which requires at least a 2.75 in the teaching specialization(s) and overall averages.

Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees must complete all major and core curriculum course requirements as prescribed in their chosen degree program. Each degree program has specific major and core curriculum requirements. While a complete listing of all core curriculum courses is listed in a separate section, refer to the respective schools in this catalog for details regarding major and core curriculum requirements.