Standards of Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
(effective July 1, 2021)
All students who receive CMU, federal, or state financial aid must make satisfactory academic progress toward degree completion. There are two components used to measure academic progress: Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and Pace of Completion. Minimum criterion for both components must be met to achieve satisfactory academic progress. Academic progress is reviewed at the end of each semester.
Outlined below are the minimum requirements to meet satisfactory academic progress:
- Cumulative GPA: Cumulative GPAs are calculated according to procedures outlined in CMU's General Academic Regulations.
| Credit Hours Attempted |
Minimum Cumulative GPA |
| 1 to 29 |
1.80 |
| 30 to 59 |
1.90 |
| 60 to 89 |
2.00 |
| 90 and beyond |
2.00 |