Students should initiate a graduation audit with the CFR Office of Student Services two semesters prior to the expected graduation semester. For example, if a student intends to graduate in the spring, he or she should complete his or her audit before the preceding fall semester. An appointment with the Coordinator of the CFR Office of Students Services is required. The student's faculty advisor is sent a copy of the audit results when the student and the Coordinator have finalized the audit.
Students are not certified for graduation until the audit has been completed. Finalizing a graduation audit ensures the student acknowledges that all degree requirements are met. The student must also apply for graduation before the deadline listed in the Academic Calendar of the MSU Bulletin. After this deadline, the Registrar's Office will notify applicants via their MSU student emails to have all their MSU accounts paid in full by a second deadline date. The graduation application fee should be paid by this deadline. Students should not miss this deadline, as they will be removed from the graduation list. Students removed from the graduation list will be required to reapply for graduation and pay another graduation fee.
Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total number of quality points earned by the total number of GPA hours. Quality points are based on a four-point system and are awarded as follows:
Each department has its own set of classes that make up their core for calculating core GPA. Refer to the respective department for department-specific policies regarding GPA (See CFR Undergraduate Handbook).
Example of GPA Calculation | ||||
Course |
Grade |
Calculation of Quality Points Earned |
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GPA Hours |
Quality Points |
Quality Points Earned |
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BIO 1203 |
C |
3 |
2 |
6 |
CH 1043 |
C |
3 |
2 |
6 |
EN 1113 |
B |
3 |
3 |
9 |
FO 1101 |
B |
1 |
3 |
3 |
MA 1313 |
A |
3 |
4 |
12 |
Total |
13 |
14 |
36 |
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GPA = Total Quality Points Earned ÷ Total GPA Hours e.g., GPA = 36 ÷ 13 = 2.77 |