Sophomore Year
In the spring semester, students completing their academic programs in the General Studies Program participate in mandatory group meetings held by the advising and coop staff of the students' intended majors. The meetings help GSP students pre-register for courses for the fall and spring semesters of the sophomore year as appropriate. Some of the requirements for moving to your sophomore year and intended major are outlined below. Your advisor is well-versed in all the transition requirements you'll need to know.
Moving from the General Studies Program to your Intended Major with Sophomore Status
The General Studies Program, in partnership with all NU colleges, has established the following criteria for students' successful transition to sophomore standing. See your advisor during the GSP year for further details.:
- Must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA*
- Must earn a minimum of 28 semester hours (32 are recommended)
- Must meet the college/major specific criteria listed below
- Must complete the GSP Sophomore Petition Form with a GSP advisor
Students unable to meet the requirements for successful transition will be advised accordingly.
College of Arts and Sciences
- Requirements are major specific; students will be advised individually.
College of Business Administration (requirements are achieved in two semesters of study)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Successful completion of the following core courses with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher: ENG 111, ECN 115, CBA 101
- MTH 130 or higher with grade of B- or higher, and/or MTH 131 with grade of C or higher
- Students applying to the Bachelor of Science in International Business (BSIB) program will be advised individually.
College of Computer and Information Science
- Requirements are major specific; students will be advised individually.
College of Criminal Justice
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Minimum of one Criminal Justice course
Bouve College of Health Sciences
- Requirements are major specific; students will be advised individually. Note that sophomore transition to the Bouve College of Health Sciences is impacted by space availability and other restrictions.
College of Engineering
- Requirements are major specific; students will be advised individually.
Please note: major/college requirements are subject to change. All GSP students work with GSP advisors to receive the most current and accurate information.
