Academic Expectations at Westminster

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) measures the qualitative and quantitative aspects of a student’s academic work as being adequate to receive the desired degree. SAP academic requirements are listed below. For specific SAP requirements for financial aid, including student loans, VA Benefits, and/or scholarships, please see chapter 12 of the Academic Catalog. 

MDiv & MAR | MAC, MATS, & Certificates | ThM, PhD, & DMin

Students in the MAR and MDiv Programs:

• For students who have completed their first semester (having completed at least two courses but attempted less than 24 credit hours): the student’s GPA must be 1.96 or higher.
• For students who have completed or attempted 24 credit hours: the student’s cumulative GPA must be 2.00 or higher and the student must have a minimum completion rate of 67% (i.e., the student must have completed 67% of the credits attempted). Credits attempted but not completed are credits for courses from which the student withdraws or for which the student receives a failing grade. They do not include credits for courses that the student dropped during the Add/Drop period.
• To be eligible to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Students in the MAC, MATS, or Certificate program:

• For students who have completed at least one course but attempted less than 12 credit hours: the student’s GPA must be 2.00 or higher.
• For students who have attempted 12 or more credit hours: the student’s cumulative GPA must be 2.00 or higher and the student must have a minimum completion rate of 67% (i.e., the student must have completed 67% of the credits attempted). Credits attempted but not completed are credits for courses from which the student withdraws or for which the student receives a failing grade. They do not include credits for courses that the student dropped on or before the first day of class.
• To be eligible to graduate, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Students in the ThM, PhD, or DMin program:

• ThM and PhD students who are required to take one or more competency exams must pass the exam(s).
• ThM students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 after the completion of three courses. PhD students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00 during the program of study. DMin students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 in order to graduate.

Students in all programs: All students must complete the program within the maximum program time limit or be administratively withdrawn. 

Students required to take Theological English Courses (TE): The student must take the appropriate TE course within the first year of their program. 

A student who does not meet the SAP requirement(s) is either placed on probation or administratively withdrawn. Students receiving financial aid should refer to their award letters for additional SAP requirements.