Degrees, Commencement Participation, and Transcript Release

DEGREES OFFERED

(Graduate Program Degrees - see specific masters programs)

Undergraduate Program Degrees

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Admission standards for the A.A. degree are the same as the B.A. degree. There is no difference between courses offered for the A.A. degree and the B.A. degree. A student who holds a bachelor’s degree may not be awarded an associate’s degree. A student may not be awarded a bachelor’s degree and an associate’s degree at the same commencement. A student may not declare for an associate’s degree after completing their sophomore year. Students who obtain their A.A. degree from Asbury University and continue towards their B.A. or B.S. degree at the University will be required to satisfy the Cross-Cultural Experience.

Fulfillment of all degree requirements is the student's responsibility. All candidates for an undergraduate associate’s degree conferred must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours

2. Earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average

3. Fulfill all liberal arts core requirements with the exception of the Cross Cultural Experience.

3. 30 hours of course-work (not institutional credit) must be completed at Asbury University, and 50% of the emphasis (minor) must be completed at Asbury University.

4. Complete comprehensive examinations and assessment tests as required by individual departments and programs or the University administration.

5. Must have a passing grade of “P” in their final registration in chapel (including summer semester).

6. Students must graduate under the requirements of the Bulletin in effect at the time of first enrollment (note exceptions :

a. Students may be graduated under new requirements placed in effect while enrolled. Students are expected to meet all of the requirements (general education, major, minor) for a particular Bulletin.

b. A student who re-enrolls or requests permission to complete degree requirements after an absence of two years becomes subject to degree requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment or requested completion.

7. Students may choose to complete an additional emphasis using an undergraduate minor. All requirements for the minor must be complete to graduate with the emphasis.

8. Students must file a "Graduation Application" form in the Registrar’s Office.

Note: Cross-Cultural Experience Policy - Students who earn their A.A. degree from Asbury University and continue towards their B.S. or B.S. degree at the University will be required to satisfy the Cross-Cultural Experience.

BACHELOR OF ARTS and BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree must meet the following requirements to graduate:

1. Complete a minimum of 124 semester hours.

2. Satisfy the residence requirement (three semesters in sequence including two as a senior).

3. All majors except for non-language education majors must fulfill all liberal arts core requirements including World Language requirement to receive the Bachelor of Arts.

4. Non-language education majors must fulfill all liberal arts core requirements excluding World Language requirement to receive the Bachelor of Science. However, if these majors complete the World Language requirement they will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts.

5. Fulfill the requirements for at least one major. All majors and minors on a student’s record must be completed to graduate with these listed on record. Second majors and minors are not required for graduation and can be dropped by the student.

6. Must have a passing grade of “P” in their final registration in chapel (including summer semester).

7. Must file a "Graduation Application" form in the Registrar’s Office.

8. A minimum of 49 hours (not institutional credit) must be completed at Asbury University.

9. 50% of the hours/courses for all majors and minors must be completed at Asbury University.

10. Complete comprehensive examinations and assessment tests as required by individual departments and programs or the University administration.

11. Students must graduate under the requirements of the Bulletin in effect at the time of first enrollment (note exceptions :

Additional requirements for education majors seeking certification.

1. Must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.

2. Must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.75 in their area of the academic specialty.

3. Fulfill the state teacher education certification requirements. See details under Teacher Education section in School of Education.

STUDENT WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE FROM BCTC

Any student accepted into the Asbury University who presents an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree awarded by Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, KY will be deemed to have satisfied the Asbury University general education requirements with the exception of the Bible/Theology (9), Leadership (3)and World Language requirement (up to 9). Students waiving any general education requirements through this agreement must still complete the 124 credits required for graduation. Specific courses reguired for a major or minor which may also be part of the general education requirements cannot be waived.

Fulfillment of all degree requirements is the student's responsibility.

Note: The University reserves the right to change degree requirements, major and minor requirements, and course offerings, and to cancel any course not elected by a sufficient number of students at the time offered.

TRANSCRIPT RELEASE POLICY

1. Transcripts of a student's academic record are issued by the Office of the Registrar

2. Currently enrolled students may request official transcripts free of charge through the Office of the Registrar.

3. Graduates and students no longer attending Asbury University may request official transcripts online for a fee. See www.asbury.edu/offices/registrar/transcripts for directions.

4. A request for a transcript must bear the signature of the individual whose permanent record is involved. If the name is only typed or printed, the request will not be honored. Telephone requests will not be accepted. This policy is in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Buckley Amendment).

5. Unofficial transcripts may be requested from the Office of the Registrar free of charge.

NOTE: DIPLOMAS AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE RELEASED ONLY AFTER ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY ARE PAID.

COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION AND PROCEDURE

1. Students desiring to participate in the annual May Commencement must have filed a "Graduation Application" form in the Registrar’s Office by February 1.

2. Final decisions regarding participation in the annual May Commencement are made each year on February 15.

3. To participate a student must meet the following criterion:

(a) Has a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.

(b) Will have completed all requirements for a degree by one of the following:

has at least 124.0 total credits and all degree requirements completed from the previous fall semester.
is enrolled in the current semester for all remaining requirements which will be completed by the May commencement.
Will have no more than 9 semester hours remaining to complete at Asbury or elsewhere after the May Commencement.
Is an education major with no more than 7 semester hours to complete at Asbury or elsewhere before student teaching in the fall after the May Commencement AND must be able to complete the 7.0 hours before student teaching in the Fall Semester.

4. Additional specific requirements may apply in certain programs. [See COMMENCEMENT PARTICIPATION under Graduate Programs]

Bulletin 2011-2012 edited 12/20/2011