Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

78 UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA MONROE 2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
in the same major. Students who interrupt
their college work for two or more calendar
years, students who change their curriculum,
or students who enroll in programs requiring a
new application will graduate according to the
requirements of the catalog in effect at the time
of their re-entry or curriculum change, unless
they have departmental approval to choose an
updated curriculum for graduation re quire ments
(see Curricula/Catalog Changes). Students must
receive academic dean’s approval for course
substitutions used to satisfy degree requirements.
3. Complete at least 25% of the semester credit
hours required for the degree through instruction
offered by the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
One third of the major credit hour courses and
one third of the minor credit hour courses must be
included in the 25% degree requirement.
4. Have an overall average of “C” (2.0) in all work to
be credited toward the degree for which they are
applying, including a “C” average in the major field
and a “C” average in the minor field (if any) and a
minimum grade of “C” in English 1001, 1002, and
the first non-developmental mathematics course
required in the major field.
5. Be present for commencement unless the student
notifies the Registrar's Office that he/she will not
participate in the ceremony.
6. Pay in full all accounts with the University prior to
commencement.
7. Refer to individual college and/or program
sections regarding additional course, grade and
grade point average, and residence requirements
specific to the degree to be earned.
8. Be enrolled in the curriculum in which the degree
is to be conferred. A student’s diploma reflects the
degree designation as specified by the Board of
Regents.
GRADUATION AVERAGE
The graduation average is the corrected average
figured on coursework earned toward the degree. When
a student repeats a course, the last grade received shall
be accepted as the final grade in determining graduation
requirements. Students receive their diplomas based upon
their individual graduation averages.
DEGREES WITH HONORS
Students receiving Baccalaureate and Doctor
of Pharmacy degrees will be awarded Latin honors in
accordance with the following guidelines:
• Cum Laude — awarded to students whose
cumulative grade point average is within the
range of 3.500 through 3.749
• Magna Cum Laude — awarded to students whose
cumulative grade point average is within the
range of 3.750 through 3.899
• Summa Cum Laude — awarded to students
whose cumulative grade point average is within
the range of 3.900 through 4.000
The distinctive Top Graduate status at graduation
is bestowed upon the Baccalaureate and/or Doctor of
Pharmacy degree graduate(s) with the highest cumulative
grade point average.
Students receiving their first associate degree from
ULM will be awarded University honors in accordance with
the following guidelines:
• Honors — awarded to students whose cumulative
grade point average is within the range of 3.500
through 3.799
• High Honors — awarded to students whose
cumulative grade point average is within the
range of 3.800 through 4.000
The cumulative average is the uncorrected average
figured on all courses attempted, which includes ULM,
transfer, and repeated courses. A letter grade equivalent
must be determined for credit (CR) grades awarded to a
student for international transfer coursework in order for
the student to receive honors at graduation. A student who
has declared Academic Renewal is not eligible for honors
recognition at graduation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSEQUENT
OR SIMULTANEOUS DEGREE
Students may earn subsequent degrees in a
different major provided all requirements are met for
the additional degree. The additional degree may be
awarded simultaneously with another degree or at a later
commencement. Students should consult the Registrar for
procedures and requirements. No more than 50 percent
of the major coursework applied toward one degree may
be shared among other degrees awarded at ULM. The
following additional requirements apply:
1. Students must earn a minimum of 30 hours at
ULM excluding repeated courses, in addition to
the total required for the first degree (15 additional
hours for an associate).
2. An associate in General Studies may not be
awarded simultaneously with or subsequent to
other degrees. A Bachelor’s of General Studies
may be awarded only once, regardless of the
various major concentrations. A simultaneous
degree in General Studies may be earned only if
the Major Thematic Concentration Group does not
include the academic area in which the student is
pres ently pursuing a degree.
3. An associate degree may not be awarded with
or after an upper-level degree in the same major.
Degrees may be earned in different areas, such
as an A.A. in Criminal Justice and a B.A. in