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 requirements stipulated by the university reading policy.*

• Pass any 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 professional and or licensure exams. These policies may be revised.