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Grade Point Average (GPA)
The average of all earned grades attempted at CSUMB and transferred from other colleges. GPA is computed by
dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of graded units attempted.

Graduation Requirements
All students are responsible for knowing all graduation requirements which include GEs, MLOs and
university requirements.

Incomplete
An incomplete is a temporary grade used when a student is unable to complete work assignments during the
semester. This is an agreement between the instructor of the course and the student. Requirements must
be completed within one year.

Major Learning Outcomes (MLO)
Outcomes that must be met to complete the requirements of your major program of study.

Prerequisite
A course that must be completed prior to enrolling in another course.

Syllabus
A course outline of assignments, grading policy, course objectives and required textbooks for a course.

Transcript
An official copy of a student’s academic record. Transcripts are available through the Campus Service Center.

Unofficial Transcript
An unofficial copy of a student’s academic record. This document includes work in progress and can be
accessed through your CMS account.

Upper Division General Education (UDGE)
Nine units of General Education must be upper division and must be taken after a student has reached
junior standing.

“The Academic and Career Advising office has given me a
better understanding of appropriate classes to take and how to
effectively write a resume.“
– Lindsey Dole, Class of 2013, Business Administration
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