Baccalaureate Degrees (BA, BS, BSN, BSW)

1. Complete the appropriate preparatory/intervention course sequence as designated below if conditionally accepted.
2. Complete 120 semester hours of approved course work numbered 1000 and above.
3. Complete the baccalaureate degree General Education Core for the chosen major(s).
4. Complete one semester of foreign language at MVNU or complete two years of one foreign language in high school.
5. Complete 39 semester hours of courses numbered 3000 or above.
6. Complete an approved major program. If required, complete a minor or approved supporting courses.
7. Earn a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 in all work taken at MVNU.
8. Within the major, earn no grade below "C-" (or higher, if the department requires a higher minimum grade) in all required courses, and in the minimum number of electives hours required. For most majors, earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the required courses for the major. Consult the major course listing in the appropriate department section of the Catalog for guidance on any variations.
9. Complete the General Education Assessment and Major Field Assessment(s). Students who desire to complete two or more majors are required to complete the assessment in each major.
10. Pay all expenses in the Student Financial Services Office.

Limitations

These limitations apply to the minimum 120 hours required for graduation from a baccalaureate program.

1. A candidate for a bachelor’s degree must enroll in and earn a minimum of 30 semester hours at MVNU.
2. One half the major must be taken in residence or else written approval secured from the department chairperson and the University Registrar.
3. A second major or minor must include at least 12 unduplicated credit hours.
4. No more than 8 semester hours each in physical education activity, music ensembles, or practica, and no more than 12 semester hours total from these areas may be counted.
5. No more than 30 hours by examination, and no more than 15 hours by independent study may be counted.

Total Required 44-57 Hours

Total Required plus possible Preparatory 44-67 Hours