To enter the Russian Studies minor, students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better.

Students may petition to substitute courses after consulting with the undergraduate adviser.

A minimum of 20 units applied toward the minor requirements must be in addition to units applied toward major requirements or another minor.

Each minor course must be taken for a letter grade, and students must have an overall grade-point average of 2.0 or better. Successful completion of the minor is indicated on the transcript and diploma.