University Requirements
Minimum Requirements for Conferral of a Baccalaureate Degree from East Stroudsburg University.
A matriculating student will be recommended for graduation once the following requirements have been satisfied.
These represent the minimum requirements to complete a program of study – specific programs may have higher requirements for completion.
CREDIT REQUIREMENT: 120 Credits
CUMULATIVE GPA: 2.0
ADVANCED COURSES: 42 Credits [ADVD]
UPPER-LEVEL COURSES: 30 Credits from courses level 300 and above
CREDITS AT ESU: 30 of the last 60 credits
- Waiver of Requirement: This requirement may be waived upon approval of the student’s adviser, major department chair, and academic dean.
- Programs that require off-senior-level experiences at other schools are automatically exemptions from this requirement
- Academic departments may set a minimum number of credits in residence as part of major requirements
ENGLISH COMPOSITION: Grade of ‘C’ or better in ENGL 103 [English Composition] or equivalent coursework
- Must be taken within the first 45 credits
MATH COMPETENCY: 3 credits of college-level mathematics
MAJOR REQUIREMENT(S): Completion of all courses required by the major/minor
- Fulfillment of any additional requirements or competencies required by a particular department or college
GENERAL EDUCATION: Completion of all general education (GN) requirements based on a student’s catalog year