Central Requirements for Degrees

A candidate for the bachelor’s degree must:

• Earn not fewer than 120 semester hours in a planned program of study.
• Satisfy the reading requirement stipulated by the university reading policy.*
• Pass the English Proficiency Examination, the Alabama State University
  Baccalaureate Writing Competency Examination and other tests as are prescribed by the college or school in which candidate is enrolled.*
• Make application for graduation through the office of the registrar according to the dates outlined in the class schedule book.
• Earn the last 30 hours at the university, unless excused by the dean of the college in which the candidate is enrolled.
• Earn at least 25 percent of the credits required in the curriculum at the university.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (C).
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all major field courses.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in all core courses required for the degree.
• Earn a grade of “C” or higher in selected minor field courses.
• Pass a senior comprehensive examination in the major field.
• Complete all requirements for the degree to be conferred.
• Satisfy the faculty of the college or school that the candidate is a suitable representative of Alabama State University.
• Fulfill all financial obligations to the university.

*Note: Contact your adviser regarding the exit exams. These policies may be revised.