Universal Tracking
Universal Tracking is an academic monitoring system that evaluates your progress during the first four semesters to ensure that you are taking the appropriate pre-professional courses for your major. The following charts were created to inform you about your specific tracking requirements.
The Seven Tracking Courses for Business Majors
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4 |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4 |
| CGS 2531 or ISM 3013 | Problem Solving Using Computers | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| MAC 2233 MAC 2311 |
Survey of Calculus -OR- Analytical Geometry w/Calculus 1 |
3 |
| ACG 2021 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 4 |
| ACG 2071 | Introduction to Managerial Accounting | 4 |
Universal Tracking Timeline and GPA Requirements
All business majors are required to:
- Complete a specified number of Universal Tracking courses each semester during the first four semesters;
- Meet the required Universal Tracking GPA; and
- Maintain a 2.0 UF GPA (see table below).
| Semester | Required Number of Tracking Courses | Universal Tracking GPA | UF GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 2.75 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 (including ACG 2021) | 3.0 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 3.0 | 2 |
| Semester | Required Number of Tracking Courses | Universal Tracking GPA | UF GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 2.75 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 (including ACG 2021) | 3.0 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 3.0 | 2 |
Important Notes
*Finance majors must earn a C or better in ACG 2021 and ACG 2071.
**The College Level Academic Skills Requirement must also be met by the end of the fourth semester.
For more in depth information, please review the short tracking video clips below.
Video 1
What is Universal Tracking?
- Why does the School of Business monitor my academic progress?
- How the School of Business uses tracking information to help students succeed
Video 2
Universal Tracking Requirements: Courses and Grades
- The seven business tracking courses
- Calculating your tracking GPA using AP/IB scores, transient course work, and repeated tracking course grades
Video 3
Your First Four Semesters
- Specific academic requirements for semesters 1-4
- The College Level Academic Skills Requirement
Video 4
I have a Universal Tracking hold. Now what?
- How you receive a hold and how to get it removed
- What happens to students if they are unable to get back on track?
Video 5
Tips and Strategies for Tracking Success
- The eighth tracking course for each business major
- Tips to help you remain on track in college
