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Graduation Requirements

Academic Advising
It is STRONGLY recommended that you meet with your advisor prior to applying for graduation. It is important you meet all your degree requirements and are approved for graduation. Please read ALL the information below before applying for graduation! You must have satisfied all the requirements listed below in order to graduate.

	General Education Requirements Students should refer to their major section of the *catalog for specific course requirements.
	General University Requirements Students should refer to the Athens State University *catalog for a list of these requirements. These requirements are also listed below.
	Major Requirements Students should check with their advisor regarding these requirements and refer to their major section of the *catalog for specific course requirements.
	Financial Obligations All financial obligations to the University must be cleared before the degree will be awarded.

General University Requirements
Each student must assume responsibility for knowing the academic and university requirements for the degree that is being pursued. Students should refer to their major section of their *catalog for specific course requirements. A student expecting to receive a degree from Athens State University must satisfactorily meet ALL general university requirements listed below . If you have questions about any of the requirements, please contact your advisor or school dean.

	Complete a minimum of thirty-three semester hours of the last thirty-nine semester hours to meet Athens State University's residency requirements
	Complete sixty to sixty-four semester hours of upper level college/university credit (300-400 level courses).
	Complete a minimum of fifteen semester hours of upper-level (300/400) coursework in his or her major at Athens State University, not including courses taken by consortium arrangement. School or departmental regulations may require more than fifteen semester hours of coursework in the major at Athens State University.
	Complete all course requirements for major(s).
	Complete all course requirements for minor (if applicable).
	Complete all of the general studies curriculum core for the degree.
	Attain an overall grade point average of 2.0, a 2.0 on all coursework attempted at Athens State University and at least a 2.0 in the major field. School or departmental regulations may require more than a 2.0 grade points average (see major requirements in each discipline).
	Complete the total degree requirements at a minimum of 124 semester hours to a maximum of 128 semester hours.
	Complete the teacher certification requirements (if applicable).
	Apply no more than sixty-four semester hours of non-graded college credit applicable toward the degree.