The general degree requirements for a baccalaureate degree are as follows:
- Satisfactory make-up of admissions deficiencies.
- A minimum of 124 semester hours with both a resident and cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 (C) or above.* Students earning the Bachelor of Music degree must take a minimum 138-142 semester hours.
- A minimum of 40 hours of upper division credit, to include at least 14 upper division hours in the major for a B.A. degree and at least 18 upper division hours in the major for all other baccalaureate degrees.
- Christian service requirements.
- Writing classes requirement.
- Completion of a major and minor (or two majors) for a B.A. degree or completion of a major for other degrees, completion of the General Education requirements, and electives to satisfy the total credit requirements for graduation.
- A cumulative GPA in the major of 2.25.* For majors that require an emphasis/concentration, students must have a cumulative GPA in the major core of 2.25* and a cumulative GPA in the major emphasis/concentration of 2.25.*
- Courses completed with grades lower than a "C-" will not be applied toward a major, minor, or emphasis/concentration.
- More than one major may be earned provided all courses required for each major and its cognates are completed. Each major must include a minimum of 20 semester hours that do not overlap with any other major or minor.
- More than one minor may be earned provided all courses required for each minor are completed.
- Bachelor of Arts degrees are exempt from completing a minor if the student is a Southern Scholar or working towards teacher certification.
- Completion of an exit examination as required by the department or school.
- Students wishing to obtain a second degree will need to complete, beyond the 124 minimum hours required, a minimum of 30 hours, including 16 hours upper division, and a new major.
*Some schools, departments, or majors require a higher standard. The student should consult the respective Catalog section for specific GPA or grade requirements for the desired program.