It is the policy of the School of Business Administration that students must have earned major standing in order to be eligible to take upper level core and major courses (go to Requirements for Business Administration Majors for the only exceptions). To earn major standing, students need to complete the precore program and the university writing requirement, earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in each precore course and RHT 160, and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.60 at the end of the semester in which they apply.

Students should apply for major standing in September if they plan to complete their course and grade requirements in fall semester and in January if they will complete requirements in winter, spring, or summer semester. Applications are available in 238 Elliott Hall or on the SBA website here.

The major standing policy is strictly enforced.

If you have questions about eligibility for major standing and/or scheduling your academic program appropriately, you should meet with an academic adviser in the Undergraduate Leadership & Development Center which is located in 238 Elliott Hall.

Once major standing has been achieved, students are encouraged to consult with a faculty member within their major area to discuss schedule planning within the major, career tracking and other issues relevant to making academic decisions that will enhance opportunities for success within a chosen field.