Undergraduate GPA Policy (Admissions 2020)
Relay recognizes that a student's candidacy for admissions is determined by a number of factors. One factor that Relay considers during admissions is an applicant’s prior GPA. As an institution of higher education, Relay is required to maintain an undergraduate GPA policy that meets state and regulatory standards. Below is Relay’s undergraduate GPA policy.
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Undergraduate GPA |
Eligibility |
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At least 3.00 |
Applicant's GPA meets Relay's admissions eligibility requirements. |
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At least 2.75, but below 3.00 |
Applicant's GPA meets Relay's admissions eligibility requirements provided they submit an additional letter of recommendation. |
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At least 2.50, but below 2.75 |
Applicant may be eligible for admission to Relay as a low GPA non-matriculated student. To apply to be a non-matriculated student, an applicant signs the non-matriculated student agreement on the application and submits an additional letter of recommendation. A non-matriculated student has the opportunity to matriculate at Relay after two terms barring they meet the matriculation requirements at their campus. *Note: Low GPA non-matriculated students are ineligible for Teacher Pathways placement support. |
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Below 2.50 |
An applicant with an undergraduate GPA below 2.50 is ineligible for admissions to Relay. |
State-Specific GPA Requirements
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Undergraduate GPA |
Eligibility |
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Chicago |
An applicant is ineligible for licensure if their cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0. If an applicant's graduate GPA is 3.00 or above AND their undergraduate GPA is 2.50 or above, the applicant may be eligible for licensure. |
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Camden and Newark |
An applicant is ineligible for certification if their undergraduate GPA is below 2.75. |
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Philadelphia |
An applicant with an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.50, but below 2.80, may be eligible for admission as a low GPA non-matriculated student. |