Graduation Requirements

Students are eligible for graduation when they have completed or nearly completed all the requirements for their degree programs. To earn a degree from Metropolitan State University, students must complete at least 120-124 semester credits with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. The exact credit requirements vary according to major or program. At least forty semester credits must be completed at an upper-division level (300 or above) and at least 30 semester credits must be awarded by Metropolitan State. In addition, credits completed must be distributed to meet the applicable major and program requirements, as well as general education and liberal studies (GELS) requirements.

Major/ Program Declaration
When students choose the major, minor or program that they wish to pursue, or decide to develop an individualized program, they must complete and submit an Undergraduate Program Declaration Form, which is available in all university advising offices. All students are expected to file an undergraduate program declaration form after they have completed 45 credits. Students must complete the undergraduate declaration form before completing 80 credits or within a year of transferring to Metropolitan State, whichever comes later. If the declaration form is not filed on time, students will not be allowed to register until a declaration form has been submitted and approved. Advisors in the colleges and schools review the student’s status and sign the declaration form if the student has completed all required steps. The signed declaration form becomes a part of each student’s record and documents the approved program of study. Students who decide to change majors, minors or programs must complete a new Undergraduate Program Declaration Form and submit it to the appropriate department or program. Go to http://www.metrostate.edu/policies/ and click on Policy 2020 for more detailed information about program declaration, degree and residency requirements.

Major/Program Requirements
Program requirements are described in the college and school sections of this Catalog and in departmental program materials. Each college and school offers workshops to explain the requirements for their programs, including college-specific individualized programs. First College offers workshops to assist students in developing interdisciplinary, individualized degree programs.