FESA Graduation

The following apply to all students entering Colorado State University summer session 2000 or thereafter. Students are required to complete all curricular requirements in place in the current catalog at the time of graduation. The list is a sufficient guide for academic planning, but does not represent all rules which might apply to a particular student or program of study.

 

Minimum Credit Requirement

A bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credits; however, individual programs in colleges and departments may exceed the minimum.

 

Only credits completed with grades of A+, A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D+, D, D-, and S may count toward the graduation total.

 

The minimum cumulative grade point average acceptable for graduation is 2.00, computed only for courses attempted at Colorado State University.

 

Upper Division Credit Requirement

A minimum of 42 semester credits in upper division courses (300-400 level) is required of all students completing a bachelor's degree program.  This may include transfer credits from a previous institution.  Although 500 level courses cannot be required in undergraduate programs of study, elective credits taken at the 500 level may be used to fulfill the upper division requirement.

 

In Residence Requirement

A minimum of 30 upper division semester credits must be completed "in residence" at Colorado State University. In residence courses include any authorized Colorado State University course recorded as Colorado State credit on a CSU transcript.

 

As an approved exception, in residence may also be satisfied by pre-approved upper division credits earned in authorized study abroad programs and designated domestic exchange programs, if simultaneously enrolled in designated CSU courses.  Pre-approval procedures are required.

 

Senior Year Requirement

Of the last 30 semester credits earned immediately preceding graduation, no more than 15 credits may be completed at other colleges or universities.  Students are advised to complete any outstanding transfer coursework and submit all transcripts prior to the semester in which they will be graduating.

 

Graduation Procedures and Information

Checking university graduation requirements is the responsibility of the Degree and Transfer Evaluation Office.  Curriculum requirements are checked by the Key Advisor of the first major and the second major and/or minor if applicable.

 

Requests for waivers of or substitutions for curriculum requirements must be approved by the advisor and department head.  Requests for waivers or substitutions of the All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC) must be submitted on the appropriate form found at www.core.colostate.edu.  Submit the form to your advisor for signatures.

Intent to Graduate

Students will file their Intent to Graduate every semester during registration via the Registration Ready Tool in RAMweb.  Upon completion of 85 credits, the student will be prompted to verify their curriculum and give their desired name for their diploma.

 

To complete the Registration Ready Tool:

1. Log in to RAMweb (www.ramweb.colostate.edu)
2. Click on the "Registration" link
3. Submit the necessary information, including your intended graduation date

NOTE:  You cannot use RAMweb to register for FESA courses

Contract for Graduation

Candidates for degrees must complete and sign a graduation contract for majors, second majors, and minors in the first week of their graduation term.  Students not completing degree requirements that term must file another contract for graduation during the first week of the new graduation term.

 

FESA students will be contacted by the Key Advisor regarding completion of graduation contracts.

Good Standing Status

A student must be in good standing to receive a Colorado State University degree.  Accordingly, any student who is subject to suspension or probation for scholastic or disciplinary reasons will not graduate until the conditions of suspension or probation have been satisfied.

Off-Campus Completion of Degree Requirements

Seniors who are registered for final coursework at another institution, either in residency or by correspondence or extension, must have their graduation contracts on file in the Degree and Transfer Evaluation Office by the end of the third week of the graduation term.  Official transcripts showing completion of work from another institution must be on file in this office by the last day of the graduation term.

 

Commencement (Graduation Ceremonies)

Commencement is held every year at the end of each fall and spring semester.  Students completing graduation requirements in the summer term may choose to attend fall or spring commencement ceremonies.

 

Students completing degree requirements during any term receive their diplomas by mail within six weeks following the close of the graduation term.  Candidates must appear in appropriate academic attire at commencement exercises.

 

Graduation with Distinction

Colorado State University recognizes outstanding scholarship by granting the baccalaureate degree "Cum Laude", "Magna Cum Laude", and "Summa Cum Laude" to those students in each college who have achieved unusually high academic excellence in their undergraduate programs.

 

To qualify for graduation with distinction, a minimum of 60 credits completed at Colorado State University is required.  Transfer credits are not considered when determining candidacy for graduation with distinction.

 

Please refer to the General Catalog for further information on Graduation with Distinction.