Academic Policies and Requirements - Undergraduate

Graduation Requirements for All Undergraduate Students

The following requirements must be completed by undergraduate degree candidates at Rhode Island College in order to graduate:

1. The General Education requirements.
2. The College Writing Requirement.
3. The College Mathematics Requirement.
4. The major requirements listed under each program, and, if applicable, requirements in the minor.
5. A minimum of 120 credit hours, with a minimum of 45 credit hours taken at RIC. Of the 45 credit hours, a minimum of 15 credit hours must be in the major (12 of which must be at the 300- or 400-level).
6. A minimum overall grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale.