Students are considered to be making "satisfactory progress" toward a degree if they attain a cumulative GPA consistent with the table listed below. Incomplete ("I") and In Progress ("IP") grades are tentative grades and until changed are not considered in computing either the cumulative grade point average or the grade point average for the particular semester concerned. "W" hours do not count as hours attempted or in the GPA. (See section on Withdrawal Procedures)


Semester Credit Hours
Minimum Cumulative GPA
0 - 15

1.70

16-30 1.80
31-45 1.90
46 and Above 2.00


Students failing to achieve the minimum GPAs listed above will be placed on academic probation. The student will remain on probation until the minimum GPA is achieved, providing the student earns a minimum semester GPA of 2.00. If a student already on academic probation fails to earn a semester GPA of 2.00, the student will be placed on academic suspension. The student will be prohibited from further attendance at Mesa State College for a minimum of one semester (see Academic Probation and Suspension section.)


A student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher to graduate at the certificate, associate, or baccalaureate level. Some programs have additional GPA requirements to remain in and graduate from that program. See Programs of Study section and subject program sheet for specifics.

Minimum GPA