General Requirements
Academic certification: Certification for graduation by a student’s dean and the registrar must be obtained prior to the university Commencement.
Completion requirement: For a graduate degree or certificate less than or equal to 60 credits, coursework must be completed at Marymount University within five years of the date of matriculation into the program. For programs greater than 60 credits, coursework must be completed at Marymount University within seven years of the date of matriculation into the program. Students not meeting this requirement must have permission of the program director to continue. School/department ramifications (i.e., retaking outdated courses, considering program changes) may be incurred.
Documentation: All final documentation must be received by the Office of the Registrar prior to the deadline for submitting grades. Documentation includes such items as official transcripts, test scores, completion of Incompletes, and grade changes. A graduation application must be received by the Office of the Registrar by the posted deadline.
Financial obligations: All financial obligations must be met prior to the university Commencement. These include parking fines, credit holds, tuition, etc.
Minimum grade point average (GPA): A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better must be obtained for the awarding of any graduate degree or certificate.
Program requirements: The total number of credits required to earn a degree or certificate varies by program. Please consult individual program sections in this catalog. Marymount University requires successful completion of all coursework associated with a student’s degree or certificate program. The requirements to be met are stated in this Graduate Catalog. This includes attaining minimum grades for courses as stipulated in other sections of this catalog.
A student who cannot fulfill the requirements of a program successfully will be dismissed from the program. If the student is otherwise in good academic standing, the student may remain at the university by seeking admission to another program.