Graduation Requirements
1. A student must present 32 course credits for graduation.
2. A student must attain an average of 2.00 (C) across all credits earned at Wheaton to maintain good academic standing and to qualify for graduation.
3. Among the 32 course credits presented for graduation, each student must include courses that fulfill the Wheaton Curriculum (students matriculating Fall 2003 or later) or the General Education Program (students matriculating prior to Fall 2003).
4. Each student must include among the 32 course credits presented for graduation courses that complete requirements for a major field of concentration. These are outlined in general here, but each major has its own specific requirements, which are detailed under departmental sections. Students are expected to declare their majors by no later than the end of the fourth semester by submitting a declaration form, signed by the appropriate major advisor, to the Registrar's Office.
- a. The major consists of a minimum of nine courses (more in some departments), at least three of which must be at the 300-level or above. Some majors require more than three advanced-level courses.
- b. At least half the courses in the major must be completed at Wheaton, and at least six course credits in the major must be among the last sixteen earned (that is, normally completed in the final two years).
- c. A student must maintain an average of 2.00 (C) across all courses taken in the major. Most departments do not permit courses in the major to be completed under the pass/fail grading option.
5. In the case of students matriculating prior to Fall 2003, each student must also complete two full credits of physical education (usually completed through four half-credit courses) to meet the graduation requirements. These credits do not count as part of the 32 academic credits required for graduation.