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Grading Policies

All courses used to satisfy the 45-unit minimum for the Master of Science degree must be taken for a letter grade if offered.

GPA Requirements

A final overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) is for courses used to fulfill degree requirements.

External Credit Policies

All coursework for the Applied Physics MS degree must be completed through Stanford.

Additional Program Policies

Waiver and Substitution Policy

Students with equivalent prior coursework may petition the Graduate Studies Committee for a substitution (not a waiver). Under a substitution, the student takes a different advanced course in a related area rather than skipping the requirement; the total number of required courses remains the same. Students considering a substitution should consult with their academic advisor to assess their preparation and identify an appropriate alternative course.

Petitions should include the syllabus and transcript from the prior course. The committee chair reviews for equivalency.

Outright waivers (reducing the number of courses) are granted only in rare circumstances.

Coterm Quarters Back Rule

3 quarters