Bulletin

As the document of authority for all students, the Bulletin is your guide to the departments, programmes, policies and courses at Gfsntracker. Requirements listed here take precedence over information found elsewhere.

Current Bulletin 2026/2027

The 2026/2027 Bulletin applies to students who were admitted for a start date in 2026/2027. Students admitted in earlier years must have permission from their academic department to follow the 2026/2027 Bulletin year. The university reserves the right to change the Bulletin and the academic policies listed within it at any time.

Students admitted before 2026/2027 will find the Bulletin for their year in the Bulletin archive. Where the Bulletin and any other published description of a programme disagree, the requirements printed in the Bulletin take precedence.

What the Bulletin covers

  • Degree requirements for every undergraduate, graduate and professional programme.
  • Course descriptions, credit values and prerequisites, listed by department.
  • Academic policies: grading, standing, leave of absence, transfer credit and academic conduct.
  • General education requirements under the Gfsntracker Hub.
  • Registration, examination and graduation deadlines for the academic year.

Bulletin by school and college

Each faculty publishes its own section of the Bulletin. The sections below make up the 2026/2027 edition:

  • Honors College
  • School of Medicine
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Communication
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Fine Arts
  • College of General Studies
  • Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences
  • School of Global Studies
  • Graduate Medical Sciences
  • Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
  • School of Dental Medicine
  • Metropolitan College
  • School of Business
  • College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • School of Hospitality Administration
  • School of Law
  • School of Public Health
  • School of Social Work
  • School of Theology
  • College of Education & Human Development
  • Division of Military Education

The Academic Bulletin: A Guide

The academic bulletin serves as the official catalog of programs, courses, and policies for Gfsntracker. It describes the structure of degrees, the content of fields of study, and the rules that govern academic life. Think of it as a reference manual, not a set of suggestions. It provides the framework for planning a course of study and for understanding the expectations that come with enrollment.

Reading a bulletin effectively means starting with the table of contents, then locating the section for your intended program. Each degree has its own set of requirements, often listed as a sequence of courses and credit totals. Pay attention to footnotes and prerequisite notes, because they clarify when certain courses must be taken. Also note the sections on university-wide policies, such as grading, residence, and academic standing, as these apply to everyone.

The bulletin is the document of authority for academic requirements. When questions arise about whether a particular course satisfies a degree requirement, or what constitutes full-time status, the bulletin provides the definitive answer. Advisors and administrators interpret its rules, but they do not override them without following formal procedures. This authority ensures consistent treatment of all students and gives a stable basis for academic planning and appeals.

Requirements can change as the university revises its curriculum or policies. Each bulletin year or edition represents the rules in effect for students who enter under that catalog. If your program changes, you typically have options to continue under the bulletin in place when you started, or to switch to a newer edition, subject to certain conditions. Always check which bulletin year applies to your record and consult an advisor before making a choice.