40/60/80 Rule (Degree Completion)
After 4 semesters you must have completed at least 40% of your degree requirements. This includes courses that meet requirements for general education, your major, and your minor (if one is required). At Missouri State, most majors require a minimum of 125 hours, so you must complete at least 50 hours to reach 40% completion.
After 6 semesters you must have completed at least 60% of your degree requirements. This includes courses that meet requirements for general education, your major, and your minor (if one is required). At Missouri State, most majors require a minimum of 125 hours, so you must complete at least 75 hours to reach 60% completion.
After 8 semesters you must have completed at least 80% of your degree requirements. This includes courses that meet requirements for general education, your major, and your minor (if one is required). At Missouri State, most majors require a minimum of 125 hours, so you must complete at least 100 hours to reach 80% completion.