1. Completion of all study required in one of the six degree programs offered. (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of General Studies).
2. Completion of one hundred twenty (120) semester hours of credit for graduation in major programs unless otherwise noted for a major degree program.
3. A minimum average of "C" (grade point average of 2.0) on all work taken at Longwood and a minimum average of "C" in those courses constituting the major subjects or field. By definition, the major subject or field consists of all courses listed as "major requirements" in the major program curriculum plus all additional courses taken in the same discipline as the major except those courses which may be specifically excluded by the major department. Students choosing to Minor in a field must have a 2.00 GPA in courses in that field of study.
4. All students will take at least 2 writing-intensive courses.
5. Removal of any communication condition.
6. A minimum of 25% of the degree credit must be earned at Longwood, with 30 credit hours at the upper level. (Exception: Biology majors with a concentration in Med-Technology who take 300-400 level courses at affiliated institutions will be allowed to count that course work toward fulfilling the 30 hours graduation requirement.)
7. Not more than fourteen hours of credit by correspondence.
8. Approval of the individual by the general faculty as a candidate for graduation.
9. A formal Application for Degree. This application for graduation must be filed with the Registration Office at least one full year prior to the date of graduation.
Responsibility
It is solely the responsibility of the candidate for graduation to meet all of the above requirements, including the completion of 120 semester hours unless otherwise noted for that major degree program.
Graduation
Only those students who have completed the degree requirements established by Longwood will participate in graduation ceremonies. Graduating students will receive their diplomas on the day of Commencement.
Those students who have earned 57 or more hours at Longwood and whose general averages for all Longwood credits offered for a degree are 3.35 or above are graduated with the following honors:
Cum Laude -- 3.35-3.54 Magna Cum Laude -- 3.55-3.74 Summa Cum Laude -- 3.75-4.00Longwood also recognizes graduating seniors who have successfully completed an honors program in a specialized academic area.
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