Why does a C minus grade count for some courses but not for others?
Grade requirements vary because individual departments and their colleges/schools determine the minimum grade requirements for their courses and degree programs. In most cases, courses used to fulfill major, minor, and certificate requirements must be completed with a ‘C’ grade or higher, because a ‘C’ grade indicates that the student attained at least average competency in the subject. A ‘C-minus’ grade is passing but indicates below-average competency and is not usually acceptable to fulfill major, minor, and certificate requirements. A small handful of departments, however, will accept ‘C-minus‘ or even ‘D’ grades for major, minor, and certificate requirements. For General Education requirements, students are required to take a broad spectrum of courses, some almost certainly outside their areas of strength, which is why students can fulfill those requirements with ‘D’ (but not ‘D-minus’) grades or higher. If you aren’t sure whether your courses meet grade requirements, check with e
