Review the Degree Evaluation.

The degree evaluation provides a detailed summary of degree requirements indicating which requirements are completed, in progress or not met. To access the degree evaluation, log in to my.SDSU and select the Degree Evaluation tile.

The Request for Adjustment of Academic Requirements, most commonly referred to as a RAAR, is necessary if you are requesting an adjustment to your current graduation requirements that are listed on your degree evaluation. Meet with your major advisor to initiate and discuss your request for an adjustment on your academic record. If appropriate, your advisor will assist you in completing the form and submit the form for review. If you have already applied to graduate, please contact your graduation advisor.

Note: All requirements must be complete (all green) for the degree to be awarded.

Contact an academic advisor with any questions regarding degree requirements.

Students must satisfy the following requirements in order to be awarded a bachelor's degree from SDSU:

• Earn the minimum number of units required for a bachelor's degree, 120 units
  For details regarding each major, students will refer to the Degree Evaluation in my.SDSU or to the University Catalog for the academic year in which they were admitted to the degree program. Be aware that in accordance with Title 5, all CSU baccalaureate degree programs require a 120-unit minimum.
• Earn a Minimum of 30 Units in Residence
  Students must earn a minimum of 30 units at SDSU, including at least 24 upper-division units and at least 12 upper-division major units.
• Earn a Minimum of 40 Upper-Division Units
  Students must earn a minimum of 40 units in courses numbered 300 through 599. All units from upper-division courses (except those numbered 397 in any department) are applicable to the upper-division unit requirement, including units from courses in the major and the minor, and from courses used to satisfy the American Institutions and the General Education requirements.
• Complete General Education (GE) Courses
  Students are required to complete a specific pattern of approved GE courses. Refer to the Degree Evaluation in my.SDSU or University Catalog for the academic year in which the student was admitted to SDSU.
• Satisfy Major Requirements
  Specific course and unit requirements must be earned for the declared major. Refer to the Degree Evaluation in my.SDSU or University Catalog for requirements specific to the degree program and catalog year.
• Maintain a Minimum 2.00 GPA
  A minimum 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA) is required in the following:
  • SDSU GPA: An average based on all courses attempted at SDSU.
  • Cumulative GPA: An average based on all courses attempted at SDSU and transferable courses from other universities
  • Major GPA: An average based on all upper-division courses applicable to the major.
  • Minor GPA: An average based on all units applicable to a minor, if a minor is being completed for the degree.
  All GPA calculations can be found on the Degree Evaluation in my.SDSU.
• Satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
  Students must successfully complete an approved upper-division writing course with a 'C' or better. Refer to the University Catalog for the academic year in which you were admitted for a list of approved upper-division writing courses.

Keep track of degree progress by reviewing the Degree Evaluation each semester.

All outstanding transcripts or test scores will be listed at the bottom of the degree evaluation. Submit all documents by the last day of the semester. If documents are not received by the deadline of the graduation term, the degree cannot be conferred.

SDSU policy does not allow any grade changes after a student's degree has been conferred. Students should ensure all grades are accurate and resolve Incomplete (I), Report Delayed (RD), and Report in Progress (RP) grades by the last day of the semester for which they have applied to graduate.

• An Authorized Incomplete (I) grade is given when a portion of the required coursework has not been completed due to unforeseen circumstances.
  
  Though University Senate Policy allows one calendar year to remove an Incomplete grade, all Incomplete grades must be resolved by the last day of the semester for which a student has applied to graduate. SDSU policy does not allow I grades to be removed beyond the one year deadline or after a student's degree has been conferred.
• A Report Delayed (RD) grade is automatically posted after the grade submission deadline if the instructor of record has not assigned an official grade for the student.
  
  Students with an RD grade should contact the course instructor for resolution. All RD grades must be resolved before the degree can be awarded.
• A Report in Progress (RP) grade is a grade given for specific courses that extend beyond one academic term. Students receive this grade if they are enrolled in multi-semester courses.

All degree requirements must be completed prior to the degree being awarded. Degrees are awarded approximately 4-6 weeks after the last day of the semester.

After the application is submitted, an official notification will be sent to the SDSUid email confirming receipt of the application and graduation term applied for. Application status will be updated accordingly:

• Eligible to Apply to Graduate
• Applied for Graduation
• Graduation Eval Completed
• Grad Req. Not Completed
• Grad App. Cancelled by Student
• Graduation App. Cancelled
• Graduated

Once the degree evaluation has been reviewed for degree conferral, students will be notified by email. If the current and planned courses do not fulfill all degree requirements, students will be informed and any missing requirements will be listed at the bottom of the degree evaluation in the graduation notes.

If the graduation term needs to be updated, complete the Graduation Application Transfer Request.

Clear any financial or administrative holds in the my.SDSU Task tile. Outstanding holds may prevent degree conferral or issuance of the diploma. Students who have applied to graduate will have an Undergraduate Degree Application hold on their record. This hold will remain until the degree is conferred.