Note: This article reflects the policies in the current catalog. If you are enrolled under a previous catalog version, your requirements may differ. Please refer to your applicable catalog or contact your Success Advisor for clarification.

Maintaining satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is a requirement for continuing your studies at Nexford University. This means meeting minimum standards for your Cumulative GPA (CGPA), course completion pace, and maximum time frame throughout your program.

Overall Program Requirements

Minimum Cumulative GPA (CGPA)

Per-Course Grade Requirements

In addition to your overall CGPA, you must earn a passing grade in every course:

Undergraduate learners enrolled in graduate-level courses must also achieve a minimum grade of B (3.0) in those courses.

Course Completion Pace

Your completion pace is calculated by dividing the number of credits you have successfully earned by the total number of credits you have attempted, including failed and withdrawn courses. Dropped courses are not counted toward pace.

The minimum pace required increases as you progress through your program:

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Graduate Degree Programs

Maximum Time Frame

You must complete your program within 150% of its published length. Exceeding this limit results in academic dismissal regardless of your CGPA or pace.

What Happens If You Fall Below the Minimum Standards

Learners who do not meet SAP requirements are subject to an escalating series of academic sanctions:

1. Academic Warning -- issued the first time you fall below the minimum threshold
2. Academic Probation -- issued if SAP requirements are still not met the following term
3. Academic Dismissal -- issued if SAP requirements remain unmet after the probation term

If you receive a warning or are placed on probation, your Success Advisor will work with you to develop a plan to get back on track.

Understanding Your Academic Standing

Learners can keep track of their Academic Standing in myNXU. Your CGPA in your active program is always displayed at the top of your myNXU home screen. 

To view your program progress and scores on completed courses, view Your Learning Path. You will see the score for all completed courses. 

For courses in progress, you can see your current score by selecting the course in myNXU to navigate to the course in the Canvas LMS. In Canvas: 

1. Navigate to your course by selecting the course card on your dashboard. 
2. In the course, select the "Grades" link in the course navigation. 

If you are unsure about your current course completion pace or have questions about your academic performance and standing,  Book a Session with a Success Advisor. They are there to help you understand these requirements and plan for your success.