In order to be eligible for graduation, a student must meet each of the following requirements within six (6) years from the first semester of enrollment or readmission*:

1. Successful completion of a minimum of eighty seven (87) credits**, eighty-eight (88) credits for students beginning their studies in Fall 2006;
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000; 2.333 or students beginning their studies in Fall 2007 and beyond.
3. Satisfaction of all Residency Requirements;
4. Passing grades in all required courses;***
5. Satisfactory completion of the Advanced Writing Requirement (submission required the first day of a student’s final semester); the Perspective Requirement; Public Interest Requirement and the Intermediate Skills Requirement.
6. Filing of a graduation application during the 5th semester if full time and during the 7th semester if part-time;
7. Approbation of the faculty; and
8. Clearance by the Bursar's Office. Certifications to sit for bar examinations will not be processed if a student has an outstanding balance due to the Law Center.

* Official certificate of Bachelors degree conferral must be on file.
** Unless a higher number is required by the Academic Policy Committee as a condition of retention.
***Unless the APC requires grades of C or higher in courses it requires a student to repeat as a condition of retention.

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