Satisfactory Progress Standards

In order to maintain satisfactory progress, the student veteran must complete the following credits:

Certified for:	Undergraduate:	Graduate:
Full time	12+ credits	9+ credits
Three-quarter time	9 - 11 credits	7 - 8 credits
One-half time	6 - 8 credits	5 - 6 credits

The cumulative GPA at Portland State University required to maintain satisfactory progress is 2.00. VA benefits cannot be certified unless satisfactory progress standards are maintained. 

One hundred and eighty (180) credits are required to graduate with a baccalaureate degree (the total is greater in some programs). Grades of No Pass, withdrawals, and audits do not count toward credits completed and may result in a VA over payment. 

Last Date of Attendance Reporting

For reporting purposes, the last date of attendance is established using either 1) the actual date recorded in the registration system when a course is dropped or withdrawn from, or 2) by the 'last date attended' provided by instructors when end-of-term grades of X, F, NP are submitted. 

Reporting Changes in Your Enrollment

Any changes to your class schedule (this includes both adding and dropping courses) must be reported to the Veterans Certification Office immediately as these changes may have a direct effect on benefits paid to you or to the University on your behalf. Immediate notification of these changes can prevent over payments and thus prevent future problems with the VA.