General Requirements
Academic certification: Certification for graduation by a student’s dean and the registrar must be obtained prior to the university Commencement.
Completion requirement: For an undergraduate degree, all coursework must be completed at Marymount University within 10 years of the date of matriculation.
Documentation: All final documentation must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the deadline for submitting grades. Documentation includes such items as official transcripts, test scores, completion of Incompletes, and grade changes. A graduation application must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.
Financial obligations: All financial obligations must be met prior to the university Commencement. These include parking fines, credit holds, tuition, etc.
Minimum grade point average (GPA): A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be obtained for the awarding of any undergraduate degree or undergraduate certificate. This cumulative GPA applies to Marymount University coursework.
Program requirements: The total number of credits required to earn a degree varies by program. Please consult individual program sections in this catalog. Marymount University requires successful completion of all Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements as well as major coursework associated with a student’s degree program. The requirements to be met are stated in the university catalog current at the time of the student’s initial matriculation or declaration of a major. Transfer students must complete all courses noted on their transfer evaluation and program of study. This includes attaining minimum grades for courses as stipulated in other sections of this catalog.
A student who cannot fulfill the requirements of a major program successfully will be dismissed from the program. If the student is otherwise in good academic standing, the student may remain at the university by selecting another major program.
Residency requirements: For the bachelor’s degree, students must complete a minimum of 36 credits as a student at Marymount. Credits transferred from study abroad programs, with the exception of credits earned through Marymount-sponsored programs, will not be counted toward the university’s 36-credit minimum residency requirement.