HOW TO APPLY TO GRADUATE:
All students are required to complete an Application for BA/BS Degree prior to advance registration for their final year (two semesters) of enrollment. This is intended to ensure that the student understands what requirements, if any, are yet to be fulfilled.
Academic Degree Requirements | Graduation Progress Reports | Commencement Participation Policy | Graduation Out-Of-Residence |
Academic Degree Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
To earn a baccalaureate degree from Lynchburg College, a student must
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Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours of study with at least 62 semester hours, including the senior year, at Lynchburg College.
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Complete all Lynchburg College General Education requirements.
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Complete the requirements for a major program as outlined in the catalogue.
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Earn a 2.00 minimum quality point average on all work taken at Lynchburg College.
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Earn a quality point average of at least 2.00 in the major.
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Comply with all College standards, regulations, and procedures from the date of enrollment through the date of graduation.
The 124 hours for graduation may not include more than:
12 semester hours of internship courses
6 semester hours in movement science activities courses
12 semester hours in private music lessons
A student may wish to satisfy certain specific requirements for admission to a graduate or professional school, for teacher licensure, or for a specialized program of an outside agency. These credits may be included in the 124 as electives, or may be in addition to graduation requirements.
Second Degree
Candidates for a second baccalaureate degree must have earned their first degree from a college or university accredited by the Commission on Colleges of its regional Association of Colleges and Schools. A student pursuing a second degree must meet all major requirements and complete a minimum of thirty semester hours in residence beyond the requirements for the first degree. A comment referencing the first degree and indicating that Lynchburg College General Education requirements have not necessarily been met is applied to the Lynchburg College academic record for the second degree student. Only transfer credits applicable to the major are applied to the record. Major courses are reviewed and approved by the program coordinator.
Graduation Progress Reports:
Review the Graduation Progress Report (GPR) and Meet with Advisor. Provide any questions in writing on Request for Graduation Progress Review and submit to the Registrar’s Office. (Meet with advisor before submitting any questions)
- Note date on GPR and the classes that are completed and those that are still deficient.
- Electives are not listed on this report BUT are counted in the Total Hours
- Make sure GPR has correct Major and Governing Catalogs indicated
- Submit Minor Certification form for all declared minors.
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Submit approved Substitution/Waiver forms for any academic requirements
| Candidates | Hrs To Complete as Fall Begins | Hrs To Complete as Spring Begins |
| January | 18 | n/a |
| May | 36 | 18 |
| August | 45 | 27 |
Graduation Out-Of-Residence:
Permission to complete your last semester at another institution must be approved by the Associate Dean of the College. Please download the Permission to Graduate Out-Of-Residence Form, complete and return to the Associate Dean of the College located on 4th floor of Hall Campus Center.