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UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY
After the suspension period has passed, a student is eligible to apply for readmission. The re-admission decision will take into consideration the student’s history and actions or circumstances that would justify re-admission; for example, successful completion of coursework at another institution.
Bachelor of Music Degree – Requirements
Students who excel in their courses are named to the Dean’s List at the end of each semester. In order to receive this distinction, students must be attending full time, complete a minimum of 12 semester credits and earn a GPA of 3.7 or above for the semester. Grade changes for the semester must be received in the Office of the Registrar no later than the last day of the first week of classes in the following semester or summer session to impact consideration for the dean’s list. Nominations to the dean’s list are made from each semester’s grades; they are not based on a cumulative GPA for the student’s college career. Students named to the dean’s list and their parents are notified by letter following each grading period.
1. General A. Minimum 126 semester credits (excluding music ensembles) B. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 in Concordia courses and in all courses combined C. Residence requirements met (see Residence Requirement below) D. 40 semester credits with senior college credit (courses numbered 300 and above) 2. Major A. The Bachelor of Music degree is available in five different areas: instrumental music, piano, voice, music theory/composition, and music teaching. Each program has its own requirements, which are listed in the music department pages. B. A minimum of 50 percent of the major requirements must be Concordia coursework C. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Concordia courses and all courses in the major presented for graduation 3. Liberal Arts Core Curriculum requirements First-Year Experience courses and both Religion courses (as listed In the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum)
Degree and Graduation Requirements
Master of Education – Requirements
Concordia offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Music degrees, as well as a Master of Education in World Language Instruction. It is important that students understand the requirements of their desired degree. Advisors will assist in selecting programs of study. All students have access to Degree Works, an electronic degree audit system. This tool, as well as the academic catalog, provides students the information necessary to evaluate their progress toward degree completion. The Office of the Registrar manages the system. Any questions or concerns about the degree audit and the information it provides should be directed to the office. However, the final responsibility for meeting all requirements rests with the student.
The requirements for the Master of Education are listed in the graduate program pages of the catalog.
Students graduate according to requirements published in the Concordia College Catalog at the time of their matriculation at Concordia, or any one subsequent catalog published during their enrollment. Students who are readmitted two years or more after their last enrollment must satisfy requirements published in the catalog in effect at the time of readmission, or any one subsequent catalog published during their enrollment. Graduation rates are available from the Office of the Registrar.
All academic work, including transfer credits, is counted in determining graduation honors. Two GPAs are computed for all students — a Concordia GPA and a cumulative GPA that includes grades from transfer credits. (If a student has no transfer credits, the two GPAs are identical.) Graduation honors are based on the lower of the two GPAs.
If re-admitted, the student may be reinstated on a probationary and contractual basis and required to meet specific expectations. Note: Students receiving Financial Aid should consult the Financial Aid Office for the Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy.
Dean’s List
Bachelor of Arts Degree – Requirements
1. General A. 126 semester credits (excluding music ensembles) B. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 in Concordia courses and in all courses combined C. Residence requirements met (see Residence Requirement below) D. 40 semester credits with senior college credit (courses numbered 300 and above) 2. Major A. Completion of all requirements for at least one major, as outlined in the department pages of the catalog B. A minimum of 50 percent of the major requirements must be Concordia coursework C. A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Concordia courses and all courses in the major presented for graduation. Individual departments may have more restrictive policies. Please consult the individual department page for details. 3. Liberal Arts Core Curriculum requirements The requirements for the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum are listed on Page 23.
Graduation Graduation Honors: The required grade point average (GPA) scale for graduation honors is 3.5 for cum laude, 3.7 for magna cum laude and 3.9 for summa cum laude. Honors listed in the Commencement program are based on grades up to but not including the current semester. The final honors status is determined after all grades are known.
Diplomas and Commencement Participation: Diplomas are printed and released only to students who have satisfied all graduation requirements and who have settled all financial obligations with the Business Office. Students who are within 12 semester credits of completing their graduation requirements and will complete them by the end of the summer may participate in the May Commencement ceremony. December graduates typically will participate in the May commencement ceremony after graduation. However, December graduates may elect to participate in the commencement ceremony preceding graduation if registered for all remaining degree requirements. A diploma is not awarded until all graduation requirements are met. Residence Requirement: To fulfill this requirement, students must earn at least 28 semester credits on campus and must spend the last two semesters preceding graduation as a full-time student at Concordia.