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- GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
- General Education Core Curriculum
- General Outcomes Assessment
- Georgia History and Constitution Requirement
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
- Grade Changes
- Grade Point Averages
- Grades Not Averaged in GPA
- Graduating with Honors
- Graduation
- GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
- Grievance, Academic
GED (General Equivalency Diploma)
The Office of Admissions will consider GED certificates in lieu of a high school transcript for students whose class graduated five or more years ago.
General Education Core Curriculum
See Core Curriculum.
General Outcomes Assessment
See Assessment, General Education.
Georgia History and Constitution Requirement
See History/Constitution Test.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
The GMAT is required for admission to CSU's graduate program in Business Administration (MBA). It may also be used for admission to the graduate program in Public Administration (MPA). GMAT test scores are used by graduate schools throughout the country to determine admissions.
Information on the GMAT can be obtained from the Admissions Office @ 706-507-8800, the Testing Center at CSU, or from www.gmat.com. Arrangements to take the GMAT at CSU can be made at the Testing Center's ETS-CBT Testing site at (706) 565-3562. Scores from tests taken more than five years prior to application for admission to a graduate program will not be accepted.
Grade Changes
See Change of Grade.
Grade Point Averages
The following grade point averages are computed and are used to determine the fulfillment of academic requirements. Only the semester, cumulative, and institutional (if applicable) grade point averages appear on the official academic transcript.
- Semester grade point average
- Regents' (Cumulative) grade point average
- Institutional grade point average
- Overall grade point average
- Degree progress grade point average
- Major grade point average
To compute GPA and possible future GPA Student GPA Tools might be of some assistance.
Grades Not Averaged in GPA
I — Indicates that a student was doing satisfactory work but, for non-academic reasons, was unable to meet the full requirements of the course. The requirements for removal of an I are left to the instructor; however, if an I is not satisfactorily removed within the next two academic terms, the grade I will be changed to the grade F by the registrar. A course with an unresolved I grade may not be repeated.
IP — Indicates that credit has not been given in a course that requires a continuation of work beyond the semester for which the student registered for the course. The use of this grade is approved for learning support courses, directed studies, internships, practica, project courses, and exit examinations. Students enrolled in a learning support course who receive a grade of IP must re-enroll in the course. This grade cannot be substituted for an I grade.
W — Indicates that a student was permitted to withdraw without penalty. Withdrawals without penalty will not be permitted after the W grade deadline except in cases of hardship as determined by the registrar. A W grade may also be
awarded in the case of credit by examination courses and for excessive absence when auditing a course.
S — Indicates that credit has been given for completion of degree requirements other than academic course work. These are limited to clinical practica, internships, and exit examinations as specified in the course descriptions section of the CSU catalog.
U — Indicates unsatisfactory performance in an attempt to complete degree requirements other than academic course work. These are limited to clinical practica, internships, and exit examinations as specified in the course descriptions section
of the CSU catalog.
V — Indicates that a student audited a course. Students may not change from audit to credit status or vice versa after the first week of the semester.
K — Indicates that a student was given credit for a course through examination.
NR — Indicates grade not reported by instructor.
WM - Indicates the student withdrew for military reasons - i.e. activation, deployment, or unexpected reassignment.
Graduating with Honors
Students who have attained high scholastic achievement are recognized at graduation by being designated honor graduates. Also, the appropriate designation appears on the diploma and permanent academic record from which transcripts are prepared. Students who have earned all credits at CSU must attain an honors GPA on all course work attempted. Transfer students must attain an honors GPA on all course work attempted at Columbus State University and an honors GPA on the combined total of courses attempted at Columbus State University and all other institutions attended. Students seeking an additional baccalaureate degree must earn at least 60 additional semester hours in residence at Columbus State University with an honors grade point average
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Summa cum laude 3.80 – 4.00
- Magna cum laude 3.60 – 3.79
- Cum laude 3.40 – 3.59
- Associate Degree
- High honors 3.80 – 4.00
- Honors 3.50 – 3.79
Graduation
If a student is approaching degree completion, the student must submit an application for graduation online via the Enrollment Services tab in CougarNet. This application must be submitted at least one semester prior to the intended term of completion. The graduation regalia of cap and gown are required in order to participate in the graduation ceremonies. These items may be purchased at the CSU bookstore.
Graduation deadlines, activities, and ceremony details can be found at http://registrar.colstate.edu/graduation.htm.
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
Many graduate programs require prospective students to take the GRE in order to be considered for admission. The test is administered in the Testing Center's ETS-CBT Testing site (Turner Center 203) Tuesday through Saturday. Call 706-565-3562 to register.
Grievance, Academic
See Academic Grievance or Due Process.
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