If you are not a new student, you will need to have a _______ or higher GPA to be able to take advantage of online registration.

• A. 1.5
• B. 2.0
• C. 2.5
• D. 3.0

Answer: (B)

The concept being tested is eligibility for online registration based on academic standing. Institutions often require a minimum cumulative GPA for returning students to use online registration as a way to ensure students are on track academically. A common threshold is two point zero, which corresponds to a C average and signals satisfactory progress. If your GPA is at least two point zero, you’re typically allowed to register online; if it’s below that, you’d usually need to raise your GPA or speak with an advisor before you can register online. The other numbers would set higher or lower standards than this standard baseline, but two point zero is the typical minimum used for returning students.