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On [DATE], American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

 
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Last Revision: April 24, 2026

GPA Requirements for Graduation Eligibility

Students must hold a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 2.0 or above to be eligible to have an Associate or Bachelor degree conferred, or a certificate awarded, after completing all course requirements.

Courses transferred from other universities, or from a completed APUS program into another APUS program, are not included in the calculation of a student's GPA if applied as residential or transfer credit. In some instances, courses that transfer to a corresponding degree program within two years will be applied as residential credit and be calculated in GPA as applicable. If students complete all of the courses for their program but have a GPA below 2.0, we can issue a letter of program completion, but a student will not actually earn the degree or certificate.

For more information on GPA requirements, students should contact their Academic Advisor at Advising@apus.edu.