Graduation/Commencement Information

Spring 2012 Commencement Schedule

The commencement ceremony takes place in the AUAF Michelle Bayat Gym on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:30am (check for any updates to the starting time later this semester). Doors open for your guests 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.The procession of gradautes and staff begins 10 minutes before the ceremony. The commencement ceremony will be approximately two hours in length with events to follow.

 

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To graduate, a student must complete all academic requirements prescribed for the particular degree within the recommended timeframe. All financial and administrative holds must be cleared for the awarding of the degree and issuance of the diploma. The student must meet the residency requirements described elsewhere in this catalog and must not have any pending disciplinary actions. All Bachelors’ degrees at AUAF carry the following requirements that must be met before a student can participate in the commencement ceremony and/or receive a diploma:

 

  • Each Bachelor’s degree must be a minimum of 120 semester hours of 100-level or above courses

At least:

  • The 30 final credit hours must be completed at AUAF
  • 50% of the credits required for a major must be completed at AUAF
  • No more than 60 hours may be awarded as transfer credit. Departments may place further limits on the transfer of specific program requirements with approval of the chief academic officer.
  • A 2.0 cumulative GPA must be earned
  • No grade below a “D” is counted toward completion of a major

While 2.0 GPA and 120 earned hours are minimums to receive a Bachelor’s degree, some majors carry different requirements. Refer to major requirements for specific details and to identify exceptions.

Graduation Application: An application for graduation must be turned in to the Registrar’s Office no less than two semesters before the student wishes to graduate to ensure proper review of coursework needed for degree completion. Please refer to the academic calendar for graduation application deadlines.

The university reserves the right to modify any or all programs in accordance with sound academic and business practices. Responsibility for ensuring completion of all graduation requirements lies entirely with the student.