Graduation Requirements
Undergraduate Degree
In order to be eligible for graduation with an undergraduate degree, students must meet all of the following:
- Complete minimum credit hours required for degree
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00
- Meet residency requirements for undergraduate programs
Graduate Degree
In order to be eligible for graduation in a graduate degree, students must meet all of the following:
- Complete minimum credit hours required for degree
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Meet residency requirements for graduate programs
Doctoral Degree
In order to be eligible for graduation in a graduate degree, students must meet all of the following:
- Complete minimum credit hours required for degree
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
- Pass Oral Defense
- Pass Executive Summary or Final milestone as determine by the respected College.
Application for Graduation
Students that are within 12 credits of completing their undergraduate program, 6 credits for graduate (including post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificate) program, may file an Application for Graduation. Students in doctoral programs must have completed all academic requirements including the final defense or presentation to apply for graduation. The Office of the Registrar will use the application to complete a degree audit to ensure students are meeting graduation requirements. The Application for Graduation is also used to confer degrees.
Commencement Ceremony
The formal commencement ceremony is held once a year on a date announced by the University. Degree and certificate candidates who have completed all graduation requirements since the previous commencement ceremony are eligible to participate. Undergraduate and graduate degree/certificate candidates who will be completed with their program requirements for graduation on the date of commencement will also be invited to participate in the ceremony. Students enrolled in doctoral programs must have completed all academic requirements including the final defense or presentation to apply to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please refer to Commencement Information page for additional information.
Recognition of Academic Honors
Undergraduate Students
Students who demonstrate exceptionally high academic scores are eligible for graduation honors. Academic honors are posted to the final transcript when the student’s degree is conferred.
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.80-4.00
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.65-3.79
- Cum Laude: 3.50-3.64
Graduate Students
Graduate students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or above are eligible for graduation honors and as recognized as “With Distinction”.