University Regulations & Requirements

Academic Regulations

Learn about Academic Regulations at UMass Amherst

Good Standing Vs. Academic Probation

Students are in good academic standing when their cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 2.00 or above. Students are placed on academic probation, or academic suspension, when their cumulative GPA at the end of any semester falls below 2.00. Two academic suspensions will result in dismissal from the school. An appeal process for reinstatement is detailed in the Academic Regulations above.

Grading System and Grade Point Average (GPA)

Learn about the way UMass calculates grades and GPA

University Graduation Requirements

Candidates for the associate of science degree must complete the following minimum requirements:

• Complete all course requirements of the major curriculum
• Achieve a 2.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Complete a minimum of 60 academic credits
• Satisfy all financial obligations to the School and University

Honors

• Cum Laude Honors are awarded to students graduating with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, who completed a minimum of 33 graded credits while residing on campus.
• Dean List Honors are awarded by semester to students completing 12 or more graded credits with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• LEAR honorary scholastic society membership is awarded to students earning a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher, for at least 3 semesters.

Transcript Requests

Both official and unofficial academic transcripts can be ordered from the Registrar’s Office.