Mar 01, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

General College of Arts and Sciences requirements


Each student must:

  1. Complete a minimum of 120 credits. Some degrees may require a greater number of total credits. 
  2. Complete the requirements for a major offered by the College of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00.
  3. Complete a minimum of 30 of these credits at Oakland University, of which at least 16 credits must be in the student’s elected major.
  4. Complete at least 32 credits in courses at the 3000 level or above.
  5. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 in courses taken at Oakland University and in the major(s), any elective minor(s), and any elective concentration(s).
  6. Complete the university’s general education requirements (see Undergraduate degree requirements).
  7. Complete the college exploratory requirement.