1. A grade point average of 3.00 or above must be earned in the total hours taken for graduate credit. Grades below a C will not count toward graduation.

2. A course can be repeated at Northern State University only if originally taken there. The second grade earned will be counted. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.

3. At least half the master's degree credits must be 700-level courses. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Graduate Studies.

4. Before completing at least six but no more than 10 credits for a 32-credit program, eight but no more than 12 for a 36-credit program, and 10 but no more than 16 for a 48-credit program, the Director of Graduate Studies and committee chairperson will determine whether a student with less than a 3.00 grade point average should continue in a degree program.

5. Any student who is deficient after completing one-half of the total hours in the program shall be dropped.