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Requirements for Graduation

  1. Successful completion of 128 credits.

  2. Two years (64 credits minimum) are required in residence, including the senior year. The senior year may be the last two semesters preceding the conferring of the degree or at least 36 of the last 48 credits taken toward the degree. Exceptions to the senior year residency are made for students enrolled in Study Away Programs sponsored by the College and in cooperative programs with other institutions leading to a B.A. and professional degree. At least 12 of the 64 credits must be taken outside of the major department.

  3. All General Education requirements:

    1. Completion of the five Liberal Arts Perspective course requirements.

    2. Completion of one course designated Quantitative Reasoning (QUANT).

    3. Completion of one course designated US Identities and Differences (USIDG).

    4. Completion of one course designated Global Affairs and Cultures (GLAFC).

    5. Completion of a Non-English Language Requirement. Students will take at least 1 semester of non-English language AND reach equivalency through college-level 102 level or higher or demonstrate fluency in a language other than English.

    6. Completion of a Challenge Seminar.

    7. Completion of a Signature Experience.

  4. An approved major.

  5. A cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or higher.

Gustavus Adolphus College reserves the right to award students all academic credentials earned. This means that upon successful completion of all program and college requirements that the students’ degree will be automatically awarded.