College Student Academic Services

Admission Course Requirements:

Complete COMS 130, (unless the student has received a waiver or, in the case of transfer students, an equivalent course).

Complete at least 3 of the following:

• COMS 104, 235, 244, 246, 310, 320, 331, 332, or equivalent courses at another university, college or community college.

Communication Studies Admission GPA Minimum:

2.75 or higher in COMS 130 and the courses completed from the list above.

Application Term:

Application to the major should occur in the term in which designated admission requirements will be initially completed.  If student does not meet established admission GPA criteria or neglects to apply for admission in the term stated above, the student must petition the department for permission for late application.  

Admission GPA Calculation: 

If a student has taken more than 3 of the courses listed above in the semester in which the 4th COMS course is completed, all of the grades received in these courses (104, 235, 244, 246, 310, 320, 331, 332) will be computed in the GPA for admission consideration. Grades in other COMS courses will not be considered for admission to the major.  University course repeat policy will apply to GPA calculation.  Student must petition the department to reapply and determine admission requirements/curriculum.