Graduation
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree from Reinhardt University, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 120 semester credits with an overall cumulative grade-point average (from all college-level courses) of 2.0 or higher for the baccalaureate degree OR completion of a minimum of 60 semester credits with an overall cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or higher for the associate degree.
- For the baccalaureate degree, at least 32 of the last 45 semester hours prior to graduation (including 15 upper level credits in the major) must be taken at Reinhardt OR for the associate degree, completion at Reinhardt of the last 20 semester credits immediately preceding graduation.
- Satisfaction of general education requirements and major field requirements.
- Completion of ENG 101 (Composition) and either ENG 102, ENG 103, COM 103, or SCI 103 with a grade of C or better.
- Demonstration of basic computer competency as defined by respective major.
- Attainment of a grade of C or better in all courses required for the major.
- Submission of an application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar by the deadline specified in the Academic Calendar.
- Satisfaction of all financial and other obligations to the University and payment of a graduation fee.
- Participation in assessments of competencies gained and of curricular effectiveness by completing standardized tests and surveys. All graduates are required to complete the ETS Proficiency Profile Test.
- Formal faculty approval for graduation.
Students majoring in education should see the criteria for completion of all Bachelor of Science in Education programs in the current academic catalog.
Graduation Honors
Reinhardt University awards Latin honors, Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude based on a determination of the student’s overall cumulative grade-point average (GPA), including all course work attempted at all post-secondary institutions prior to enrolling at Reinhardt.
- Cum Laude 3.30 – 3.59
- Magna Cum Laude 3.60 – 3.89
- Summa Cum Laude 3.90 – 4.00
Honor Cords
Reinhardt University awards Latin honors to baccalaureate degree graduates. Summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude honors will be determined by the overall cumulative grade-point averages (GPA) (including course work attempted prior to enrolling at Reinhardt) at the end of Spring 2024 Session I/end of Mid-Fall 2023-2024 Session II grade processing.
Graduates receiving Latin Honors will be notified by letter. Honor cords will be distributed by the Registrar’s Office from April 10th – May 2nd. (Before 2:00 PM on the 2nd.)
Latin honors, are as follows:
- Summa cum laude (3.90 – 4.00)
- Magna cum laude (3.60 – 3.89)
- Cum laude (3.30 – 3.59)
Graduation Fair 2024
Time to SOAR!
Get ready for the big day – Join us for the 2024 Graduation Fair on Wednesday, February 28 from 10 am-2 pm in the Hill Freeman Library.
This is your one-stop shop to prepare to graduate!
You will be able to:
- Ask commencement questions
- Check your graduation status
- Learn how to order your cap and gown as well as announcements and diploma frames
- Reconcile your student account that may prevent you from graduating
- Explore opportunities for graduate programs
- Meet with Vocation & Career Services to plan for your future
Representatives from Enrollment Services, Registrar, Financial Aid, Career Services, and Alumni Relations will be on hand to assist you.
The Graduation Fair is here to help you complete all necessary preparation for participating in Commencement. Enter into drawings for great prizes, and much more!
