Academic Information 43 • Diplomas will be sent and degrees will be posted to student transcripts the semester following completion. Changes in Graduation/Catalog Requirements Entering students, including first-time and transfer students, will be required to complete the graduation, general education and program requirements listed in the catalog in effect when they first enroll, with the following exceptions: • When students select or change their program of study, they are then required to graduate under the catalog in effect when they declare the program of study (see Program of Study (Major/Minor) Declaration). • Students must complete major and minor requirements under a catalog no older than 6 years for a bachelor's degree or 3 years for an associate's degree, respectively. Students taking longer to graduate may either choose to graduate under the requirements from the oldest active catalog or under the catalog which is in effect at the time they file for graduation. Requests for Exceptions to Graduation Requirements Requests for exceptions to graduation requirements are considered only on the basis of substantial and reasonable grounds. Students should contact the academic department who has oversight for the major or minor requirements for more information about their exceptions process. Questions about all other degree requirements can be brought to the Registrar's Office. Completed Degree Once a degree has been completed, the degree title and program name cannot be altered and a student cannot change factors related to that degree; courses cannot be repeated to improve the GPA, grades cannot be changed, and majors or minors cannot be added. If a student continues to earn a second bachelor's degree or a master's degree, credit hour and GPA calculations begin again. If a student continues on to earn a bachelor's degree after earning an associate's degree, the grades earned toward the associate's degree will be used in calculating cumulative GPA for the bachelor's degree. Academic renewal cannot be applied to courses taken prior to the posting of an associate's degree. Awarding of Multiple Degrees Students may receive two degrees in the same academic year with the following exceptions: • Students who complete requirements for an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies, and a bachelor's degree in the same academic year will be awarded the bachelor's degree only. • Students who first earn an associate of arts or science degree in a specific academic area of study will not be awarded an associate's degree (AA/AS) in general studies. Students must apply for graduation and are subject to a graduation fee for each degree or certificate received. Second Bachelor's Degree A student may qualify for admission to a second baccalaureate degree following the completion of a first bachelor's degree at an accredited institution. The first and second baccalaureate degrees may not be awarded during the same semester or term. Application forms for a second degree may be obtained in person or by mail from the Registrar's Solution Center. To qualify for a second degree, a student must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in residence at WSU with a GPA of at least 2.00 and fulfill all requirements for the programs declared in second degree. For students whose first baccalaureate degree is also from Weber State University, credits earned in conjunction with but beyond the minimum credits required for the first degree may be applied toward the second baccalaureate degree. However, a minimum of 12 semester credit hours must be earned at WSU after the first degree is conferred. All candidates for a second bachelor's degree must satisfy the university's diversity (DV) requirement. Course work taken as part of the first degree that is comparable to the current list of approved diversity courses may be used to satisfy this requirement. Students persuing a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, or Bachelor of Arts in Music must fulfill WSU's foreign language requirement. Policy governing the second bacherlor's degree can be found in PPM 4-1.I.G. For additional information about a second baccalaureate policy please contact the academic department in which you plan to earn your second degree. Honors at Graduation Students who qualify for honors based on their cumulative WSU grade point average (GPA) will have the appropriate designation indicated on their transcripts and diplomas. Bachelor's Degree Honors Summa Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.90 or higher. Magna Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.80 or higher. Cum Laude - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher. Associate's Degree Honors High Honors - WSU GPA of 3.85 or higher. Honors - WSU GPA of 3.60 or higher. Additional honors awarded at graduation are described under the Honors Program (see Honors Program). Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog