Additional information about senior education here.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, a cadet must complete the following curriculum requirements:
Core curriculum and an academic major Must maintain a minimum of 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) – 2.00 GPA in the academic core and 2.00 GPA in major-specific coursework.
At least 8 semesters in residence and 131 semester hours of course work A semester spent in an Academy-sponsored exchange program counts as a semester in residence.
Professional military education and leadership laboratory experience Must maintain a minimum 2.0 MPA (Military Performance Appraisal.)
Physical Education requirements 5 semester hours of physical education courses; required participation in
intramurals, club or intercollegiate athletics; proficiency in physical fitness test (PFT) and aerobic fitness test (AFT) and minimum 2.0 PEA (Physical Education Average.)
Four CCLD programs:
Fourth Class (Freshman) – Character & Leadership 101: Foundations of Honorable Living
• VECTOR: Vital Effective Character Through Observation and Reflection, or Personalized coaching experience
Third Class (Sophomore) – Character & Leadership 201: R&R (Respect and Responsibility)
Second Class (Junior) – Character & Leadership 301: LIFT (Leaders in Flight Today)
First Class (Senior) – Character & Leadership 401: ACES (Academy Character Enrichment Seminar)
For more information, review the Academic Core Curriculum and Outcomes and download the current Curriculum Handbook which documents:
Registration procedures
Grading policies
Academic probation
Graduation requirements
Course offerings
Special programs
Previous Versions:
2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 |
GRADING
The Academy grades on a 4.0 scale. In addition to letter grades, there are seven special grades that are not associated with any quality points and do not impact GPA calculations.
To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree and be commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force, a cadet must complete the following curriculum requirements:
Core curriculum and an academic major Must maintain a minimum of 2.00 cumulative grade point average (GPA) – 2.00 GPA in the academic core and 2.00 GPA in major-specific coursework.
At least 8 semesters in residence and 131 semester hours of course work A semester spent in an Academy-sponsored exchange program counts as a semester in residence.
Professional military education and leadership laboratory experience Must maintain a minimum 2.0 MPA (Military Performance Appraisal.)
Physical Education requirements 5 semester hours of physical education courses; required participation in
intramurals, club or intercollegiate athletics; proficiency in physical fitness test (PFT) and aerobic fitness test (AFT) and minimum 2.0 PEA (Physical Education Average.)
Four CCLD programs:
Fourth Class (Freshman) – Character & Leadership 101: Foundations of Honorable Living
• VECTOR: Vital Effective Character Through Observation and Reflection, or Personalized coaching experience
Third Class (Sophomore) – Character & Leadership 201: R&R (Respect and Responsibility)
Second Class (Junior) – Character & Leadership 301: LIFT (Leaders in Flight Today)
First Class (Senior) – Character & Leadership 401: ACES (Academy Character Enrichment Seminar)
For more information, review the Academic Core Curriculum and Outcomes and download the current Curriculum Handbook which documents:
Registration procedures
Grading policies
Academic probation
Graduation requirements
Course offerings
Special programs
Previous Versions:
2016-2017 | 2015-2016 | 2015-2016 | 2014-2015 | 2013-2014 | 2012-2013 | 2011-2012 | 2010-2011 | 2009-2010 | 2008-2009 |
GRADING
The Academy grades on a 4.0 scale. In addition to letter grades, there are seven special grades that are not associated with any quality points and do not impact GPA calculations.