Degrees & Requirements
Requirements in this catalog apply to students who enter the University between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.
Student Responsibility
A student is held responsible for all work required for graduation and for the scheduling of all the necessary courses. Either faculty or PAT (Professional, Administrative, and Technical) staff members may serve as academic advisors depending on departmental procedures. Academic advisors typically help students both schedule classes that meet university and departmental requirements and monitor their progress throughout their academic career. Either academic advisors or other staff of the associated department/college may assist students in various ways, for example to learn of internships and post-graduation opportunities, and they may direct students to relevant support services when appropriate.
Academic Catalog Year
Students must follow the rules and policies of the academic catalog in effect at the time of their admission into a degree program for all University requirements. Students follow the major requirements that are in effect during the academic catalog year the student entered the major program. A student may petition the academic department and dean’s office to follow a prior or, if applicable, future set of major requirements. The student’s Core Curriculum, Writing Program, and other graduation requirements remain in effect from the academic catalog year of matriculation. The Office of the Registrar will use the approved petition to update the student’s major or core academic catalog year.
Associate Degrees
- Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Associate in Science (AS)
In addition to the particular requirements for specific degrees and the major, all candidates for an associate's degree must obtain a passing grade in a minimum of 60 or 64 credits as indicated in the program degree requirements in courses numbered 400-799, must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 for all courses taken at the University in which a grade is given, and must successfully meet the designated core curriculum (Discovery or General Education Program), and residence requirements as indicated in the degree requirements for the program.
Baccalaureate Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
- Bachelor of Music (BM)
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
In addition to the particular requirements for specific degrees and the major, all candidates for a bachelor's degree must obtain a passing grade in a minimum of 120 or 128 credits as indicated in the program degree requirements in courses numbered 400-799, must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.00 for all courses taken at the University in which a grade is given, and must successfully meet the designated core curriculum (Discovery or General Education Program), writing program, foreign language (required for Bachelor of Arts) and residence requirements as indicated in the degree requirements for the program.