General Catalog 2025-2026

Graduation Requirements for Bachelors’ Degrees

In order to fulfill the basic with a Bachelor’s Degree from Inter American University, a student must:

  1. Approve the total number of credits required by the study program.
  2. Complete a major consisting of the number of credit hours specified in the curriculum of the student’s major department. See the section Undergraduate (Associate and Bachelor) Degree Program and Course Descriptions.
  3. Achieve an overall, minimum grade point index of 2.00, or the one required by the program of study. Remedial courses will not be counted toward the required academic index for graduation.
  4. Achieve an overall grade point index of 2.00 or higher in the major field of study, or that required by the study program.
  5. Complete satisfactorily at least 24 credits of those required for the degree at Inter American University.

    5.a. When the student transfers from a university accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or another regional accreditation agency, he must complete satisfactorily at least 12 credits of those required for the degree at Inter American University.

  6. Complete satisfactorily at least 15 credits of the major at Inter American University. (General Education courses and elective courses are not included)

    6.a. When the student transfers from a university accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or another regional accreditation agency, he must complete satisfactorily at least eight credits of the major at Inter American University. (General Education courses and elective courses are not included).

  7. Complete the General Education requirements for a Bachelor’s Degree as established in the student’s major.