Degree Requirements

To be eligible for graduation from New Jersey City University with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Bachelor of Science, a student must fulfill the following requirements: 

  1. Earn a minimum of 120 credits of baccalaureate study at the 100-level or higher; of these, at least 30 credits must be at NJCU.
  2. Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.0 (i.e., “C” average). Major department requirements may be higher.
  3. Completion of a course of study leading to the bachelor’s degree, which includes:
    1. Complete the University’s General Education Program requirements; 
    2. Complete at least 36 credits and achieve at least a 2.0 CGPA in an approved major, as outlined in the catalog by the department offering the major; 
    3. Be recommended for graduation by University faculty.