In order to graduate with a bachelors degree from the University of North Dakota, all students are required to complete the University's General Education Requirements (39 credits in English Composition, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science, Math, and Technology with a minimum of three credits meeting the World Cultures designation). Starting Fall 2008 (Spring 2009 for transfer students) all Freshmen are required to complete the Essential Studies program (Essential Studies replaces the General Education Requirements, see details on Registar’s website) and complete a minimum of 125 semester credits or college-level courses; complete the specific requirements of a major, and have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.00. Graduation requirements related to transfer of courses from other institutions and to courses taken while not in residence on campus are published in the UND Academic Catalog.