04.14 Graduation/Commencement

To be eligible for graduation, students must:

  • complete the prescribed degree program with a minimum GPA of 2.0,
  • satisfy the major department and applied music jury,
  • be recommended by the faculty for the degree, and
  • have completed the equivalent of at least eight full-time semesters of college study.

Students are encouraged to participate in May commencement ceremonies for their class year. Participation in the commencement ceremony and listing in the program booklet does not constitute graduation or degree conferral. The University permits students in the Take Five Scholars Program to participate in commencement ceremonies at the end of either their fourth or fifth year of study.