Satisfactory Academic Progress and Eligibility
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory academic progress. Satisfactory academic progress toward a degree as a full-time student is defined as completion at a rate not to exceed 150 percent of the published length of the program.
GPA Requirement by Degree
| Degree | Published Length (years) | 150% (years) | Minimum GPA |
| BA | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.00 |
| BFA | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.00 |
| BS | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.00 |
| BSAT | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.00 |
| BSW | 4.0 | 6.0 | 2.00 |
| EdS in Administrative Leadership | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| EdS in School Psychology | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| EdS in Teacher Leadership | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MA in Clinical Psychology | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MA in Education | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MA in Intercultural Studies | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MA in Marriage, Couple, Fam Counseling | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MA in Ministry | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MA in School Counseling | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MA in Social and Behavioral Studies | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MA in Spiritual Direction | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MATS | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MDiv | 4.0 | 6.0 | 3.00 |
| MEd | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| MAT | 1.5 | 2.25 | 3.00 |
| MAT (with SPED endorsement) | 2.5 | 3.75 | 3.00 |
| MAT (with other endorsement) | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MBA (full time program) | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.00 |
| MBA (part time program) | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MMSc | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MSW | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.00 |
| MSW (advanced standing) | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.00 |
| DBA | 4.0 | 6.0 | 3.00 |
| DMin | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| DPT | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| EdD | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.00 |
| PsyD | 5.0 | 7.5 | 3.00 |
Undergraduate Student GPA Requirements
Undergraduate students need to maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.7 (1-15 hours), 1.8 (16-31 hours), 1.9 (32-47 hours), and 2.0 thereafter. In any case, students entering their third calendar year must be at 2.0 or higher to be maintaining satisfactory academic progress. The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.
Students who do not maintain satisfactory academic progress will generally not be eligible for financial aid. For additional information on the impact of satisfactory academic progress on financial aid, see Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. In addition, their academic standing will be affected as described in the Probation section.
Academic Good Standing for Athletics
To remain in good academic standing, a student must not be on academic probation and must have successfully completed at least 24 semester credits during the two most recent semesters. Summer semester classes (taken at George Fox or taken at another institution and meeting transfer requirements) can be included in this total as a trailer to the previous spring semester.
Student-athletes must maintain enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester credits each semester. If, at any time in the semester, a student drops or withdraws from enough credits to go below 12 graded units (which can include pass/no pass classes), they are immediately ineligible and may not participate (practice or compete) in intercollegiate athletics.
Students must be in good standing and maintain satisfactory academic progress to be eligible to compete in intercollegiate athletics sponsored by the university. Students who are not in academic good standing or maintaining satisfactory academic progress may be elgible to practice in intercollegiate athletics as determined by athletic department administration. See the Student Athlete Handbook for further details.
See the University Catalog for warning, probation and suspension policies.
Eligibility for Cocurricular Activities
To be eligible for student government positions, a student must maintain a GPA of 2.25 or higher.
In order to participate in cocurricular performances and activities in drama and music, students must remain in good academic standing; see the University Catalog for warning, probation and suspension policies. Students must not be on academic probation and must have successfully completed at least 24 semester credits during the two most recent semesters. Summer semester classes (taken at George Fox or taken at another institution and meeting transfer requirements) can be included in this total as a trailer to the previous spring semester.
Graduate Student GPA Requirements
Graduate students should receive no grade lower than a B in designated graduate courses (see relevant program guide for a list of these courses). If students do not meet this standard, they must retake the course or courses and perform at a B level or better.
Academic warning, probation or suspension may also be issued to graduate students for the following reasons:
- A grade of C in more than six hours of coursework
- A grade of D or F in any course
- A failing (no pass) grade in practica/internship
- A semester GPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters
- Failure to retake a course in a timely manner as specified by the school dean
The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.
Seminary Student GPA Requirements
Seminary students should receive no grade lower than a C- in program coursework. Students who do not meet this standard must retake the course or courses and perform at a C- level or better.
Academic warning, probation or suspension may also be issued to graduate students for the following reasons:
- A grade of C in more than six hours of coursework
- A grade of D or F in any course
- A failing (no pass) grade in practica/internship
- A semester GPA below 3.0 for two consecutive semesters
- Failure to retake a course in a timely manner as specified by the school dean
The standard for satisfactory academic progress for students attending at a less than full-time rate will be adjusted based on the rate of enrollment.