How is the 25 percent rule determined for upper division major course work?
The 25 percent rule is based upon the total number of upper division major units required. For example, an undergraduate program that requires a total of 28 upper division units has a maximum of 7 units (or 25 percent of 28) available to substitute or waive. All substitutions and waivers that exceed 7 units violate the 25 percent rule. Please remember that substitution of courses with the same department prefix is exempt from the limit.
