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Grading Policies

All courses must be taken for a letter grade, unless letter grading is not an available option, and passed with a minimum grade of a D-. 

Earth Systems Internship courses and foundational courses in Subplans do not need to be taken for a letter grade.

GPA Requirements

In accordance with University policy, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

External Credit Policies

Subplan foundational and/or subcategory courses may be fulfilled through approved AP credit opens in a new tab, Stanford placement tests opens in a new tab, or transfer credit opens in a new tab, where applicable. Students can submit a petition opens in a new tab for such credit to be counted.

Additional Program Policies

A subplan is required for this major. Courses listed in multiple requirements may not be double-counted.