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Policies
Grading Policies
Students must earn letter grades in all core, breadth, WIM, and capstone courses.
General University Grading System: https://studentservices.stanford.edu/my-academics/evaluations-exams-grades/grades/general-university-grading-system opens in a new tab
Students are responsible for checking their final grades at the end of each quarter. If incomplete grades (I), Grade Not Reported (GNR), or No Credit (NC) appear on the end-of-quarter grade report, students should immediately check with their instructor. The Assistant Director of Student Services can assist students and instructors in clearing missing and incomplete grades by forwarding the appropriate instructions and/or university forms.
GPA Requirements
Stanford undergraduates must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing and graduate. While the university calculates GPA using a traditional 4.0 scale, competitive admissions averages hover near a 3.94, and individual class rankings are not calculated.
External Credit Policies
Undergraduate Transfer Credit: Stanford University may grant transfer credit for work completed at regionally accredited institutions or internationally recognized colleges and universities. No more than 45 (90 for transfer students) quarter units of credit for external work may be counted toward a Stanford bachelor's degree.
Up to 10 units of transfer credit may be counted toward major requirements, subject to approval by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and provided the coursework is deemed relevant to the department's program.