To be eligible for graduation, students must complete all courses and credit hours required in the plan of study under which they were admitted with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 (C). In addition, specified programs may require a grade of no less than C in some courses as designated in the appropriate program handbook.

Every academic year, each curriculum program produces a plan of study for students admitted in that specific year. A student who applies for readmission is accepted under the plan of study in effect at the time of readmission, not under the plan of study in effect at the time of the original admission. Students who change their curriculum program are also admitted to the new program under the current year’s plan of study.

Students should apply for their degree, diploma, or certificate one semester before their anticipated date of graduation using the graduation application form. For example, students should apply for graduation when they register for fall semester if they plan to graduate at the end of spring semester. Students must apply for graduation in order to have completion information recorded on their transcripts.

Candidates applying for graduation currently pay a graduation fee to cover the cost of the diploma and cover. No refunds are possible after the diplomas have been ordered. Students who wish to participate in the annual commencement exercises may purchase caps and gowns through the Counseling and Student Development office. Graduating curriculum (college) students pay an $18 fee for their caps, tassels, gowns, and graduation announcements. This fee is subject to change.