2025 - 2026 Academic Catalog

Graduation Requirements

Each graduate program of study will require thirty hours of coursework. The thirty hours of coursework will include appropriate measurements that demonstrate mastery of the particular field of study (such as Graduate Theses, Comprehensive Exams, Internships, or Research/Performance Projects.

Additional graduation requirements are as follows:

  1. Apply for graduation before the appropriate deadlines.
  2. Clear all financial or other matters that may be pending.
  3. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5.

 

Application for Graduation 

Prospective graduates apply for graduation at the beginning of the semester during which they are scheduled to defend their thesis, using official forms supplied in the Registrar’s Office.  Applicants are approved for graduation by the faculty.

The deadline for application for graduation for both the fall and spring semesters is Friday of the fifth week of the semester of anticipated graduation (see Academic Calendar).  The student is responsible for having the Registrar verify that all work required for the degree has been completed by the above deadline.