Graduation Requirements Quick Summary

Bachelor's Graduation Requirements

• Apply for graduation (8/30 for Fall Graduates; 10/30 for Spring Graduates)  
• Earn a minimum of 120 semester credit hours
• Take at least thirty (30) semester hours in residence at Shaw University (or at a Cooperating Raleigh College institution – Meredith College, North Carolina State University, Peace College, St. Augustine’s University, or Wake Technical Community College)
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above
• Fulfill Core Curriculum Requirements – (see your academic catalog and meet with your Advisor) 
• Fulfill the departmental and major course requirements specified (i.e., in your degree checklist issued by your major/program)
• Complete all coursework in the final semester (no incomplete grades)
• Pay the graduation fee ($175 – Undergraduate Students)
• Complete the Graduation Clearance Process and all assessments, surveys, and required departmental examinations

For a detailed description of graduation requirements for undergraduates, refer to the General Graduation Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog in the catalog drop-down list.  

Master's Graduation Requirements

• Apply for graduation (8/30 for Fall Graduates; 10/30 for Spring Graduates)
• Earn the minimum semester credit hours for your graduate program:
• Master of Science in Early Child Education  – 36 hours
• Master of Arts in Christian Education – 51 hours
• Master of Arts in Christian Leadership – 36 hours
  
• Master of Divinity – 78 hours
• Earn the cumulative grade point average for your graduate program:
• Master of Science in Early Child Education – 3.0 or above
• Master of Arts in Christian Education – 2.0 or above
• Master of Arts in Christian Leadership – 2.0 or above
  
• Master of Divinity – 2.0 or above
• Complete all coursework in the final semester (no incomplete grades)
• Pay the graduation fee ($225 – Graduate Students)
• Complete the Graduation Clearance Process and all assessments, surveys, and required departmental examinations

For a detailed description of graduation requirements for graduate students, refer to the Graduate Catalog in the catalog drop-down list.