MSCS General Advising Guide     page 1  page 2

LAS Graduation Requirements
MSC majors should also consult an LAS advisor consistently in order to discuss progress with the graduation requirements of the College, including:

• LAS General Education Requirements
• Advanced Hours Requirement
• Residency Requirements
• Credit Hour Requirments

GPA Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all work taken at UIC. GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all transfer work ad work taken at UIC. GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all work taken in the major field.

At the conclusion of each semester, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences determines the academic status of every enrolled undergraduate student based on their academic record and progress. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 in order to stay in good academic standing.

The same is true in the MSCS majors. A student remains in good standing if the major GPA is 2.0 or higher each semester. If the major GPA falls below 2.0 for one semester, the student's major standing is placed on probation. If the major GPA falls below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student is dropped from the major. A student can reapply for readmission to the major in MSCS by raising their major GPA to 2.0 or higher. *In the MTHT major, students must maintain a 2.5 major and overall GPA. Students with a major GPA of 3.5 and above are considered for departmental distinction.

Declaration of Graduation
Seniors are required to submit a Declaration of Intent to Graduate form through the UIC Web for Students. The online for is available during the registration period of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. During the same semester, the Department will send a letter requesting the prospective graduate to see a Departmental advisor in order to review major graduation requirements. Incomplete or missing grade on a student's record must be resolved prior to the "Certification of Fullfillment of major Requirements" form being approved by an advisor and returned to LAS for final approval.

Independent Study
Students that have completed their core coursework in the major may wish to pursue their special interests independently under the direction of a faculty member. To enroll in an independent study, students must have a 2.50 GPA in all work taken at UIC and must contain consent of the instructor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies prior to registration. Applications are available outside SEO 335, and should be turned in there upon completion.