Graduation Requirements
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A degree is the ultimate goal but should not be your only goal while at Western. Understanding the degree requirements for graduation will give you flexibility and direction to decide on internships, studying abroad, working, and time to graduation.



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Credits		   Requirement   Explanation
  50-73   General University Requirements   Must be satisfied by all students. Transfer students with an AA from a Washington State Community College have met the requirement. Learn how your transfer credits were evaluated by checking your Transfer Equivalency Report in Web4U.
 
  55-110   Major   An area of specialization. 50% of credits must be completed at Western Washington University. Classes must be passed with a C- or better. Professional Education and Teaching Endorsement courses must be completed with a C or better.
 
  0-90   Electives or minor   Your choice. These credits satisfy the 180 needed for graduation.
 
  60 upper division credits   300 & 400 level courses
 
  45 credits from WWU   Must include one Western course in the quarter in which you graduate
 
  Writing Proficiency   An upper division course, typically in the major, designated writing proficiency. Must be completed with a C- or better.
 
  GPA standard   A cumulative WWU GPA of at least 2.0. Some majors require a higher GPA.
 

180 credits required for graduation

 


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