Academic Standards Degree Options Athens State University offers three baccalaureate degree options: the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Science degree, and the Bachelor of Science in Education. Students should refer to their major section of the catalog for degree conferred and specific course requirements. General Education Requirements A student expecting to receive a degree from Athens State University must start the graduation process during the expected semester of graduation. A student must satisfactorily meet all University requirements and financial obligations before the degree is awarded. Each student must meet the following general university requirements to be eligible to graduate: Thirty-three of the last thirty-nine semester hours of study with Athens State University For students entering in the Fall 2002 and thereafter, complete sixty to sixty-four semester hours of senior college credit, of which at least forty-two semester hours must be 300-400 level credit. Complete a minimum of fifteen semester hours of upper 300/400 level 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 education requirements 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 point average (see major requirements in each discipline). Complete the total degree requirements at a minimum of 124 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. Each student must assume responsibility for knowing the academic requirements for the degree that is being pursued. Academic Advising Upon admission to Athens State University, each student is assigned an advisor. The student should confer with his or her advisor at least once each semester. Although the student bears final individual responsibility for meeting all degree requirements, the advisor will assist in planning the student's academic program. A change of major, or adjustments to the program of study require completion of a Petition of Adjustment of Curriculum. Academic Honors and Awards Honors Convocation A special honors convocation will be held in the spring semester at which time students with outstanding academic achievements are recognized. To be eligible for nomination for special convocation recognition students must have 18 semester hours credit in residence on record at Athens State University. All students in a given academic year are eligible for consideration. Dean's List The Dean's List is published each semester and includes the names of students who have attained a 3.75 through 4.0 grade point average on at least 12 semester hours of course work for that specific term. Honorable Mention List The Honorable Mention List is published each semester and includes the names of the students who have attained a 3.5 through 3.74 grade point average on at least 12 semester hours of course work for a specific term. Degrees with Honor The following degrees with honor are based on all academic work at all institutions attended. To be eligible for honors, one-half of the total hours applied toward the degree must be regular academic course credit. Summa Cum Laude Awarded to the student who earns a grade point average of 3.9 or above during his or her academic career. Magna Cum Laude Awarded to the student who earns a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 3.89 during his or her academic career. Cum Laude Awarded to the student who earns a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74 during his or her academic career. Second Degree Students who seek a second degree must meet all admission requirements, complete all catalog requirements for the major in that degree, and must complete a minimum of thirty-three semester hours in residency at Athens State University beyond the conferral date of the first degree. Students may not receive more than one degree in a designated graduation period.

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