Graduation Residency Requirements

Students must successfully achieve the following to complete the requirements for a bachelor’s degree:

Complete all coursework in a degree program sequence as published in the student’s academic catalog of record within six years of first enrollment at Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) as a degree student.
Under certain circumstances, a course substitution may be allowed. If approved, the “Course Substitution” Form is submitted to the Registrar’s Office in order to update the student’s degree audit in the Student Information System. All substitutions must be approved by the student’s degree program (department chair) and the dean of the relevant college (or designee).
Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 for all academic work completed in residence (excluding foundation program courses).
A minimum of 50 percent of the academic credit applied toward graduation must be earned from courses taken at KU (See ACA 3270 Transfer Credits and Advanced Standing).
Have a minimum of 30 credit hours in 300 and 400 level courses at KU.
Recommendation by the faculty and approval of the Board of Trustees.
Students should register for a normal credit load as appropriate, keeping in mind that exceptions to the maximum allowable credit load will require approval of the dean (or designee).
Students should consult with their academic advisor for information on specific credit hour requirements. Continuous consultation with the academic advisor is essential, as it will also enable the student to complete the required degree credits within four years.