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Graduation Information
The
College requires every student to enroll in a prescribed curriculum and to
pursue this curriculum through a carefully planned sequence of courses
that will lead to successful completion of the academic program and the
awarding of the appropriate baccalaureate degree. Each student must
attempt to register for required courses before pursuing elective courses
in order to concentrate upon the Core of liberal arts subjects which the
faculty judges to be basic for a college education. After primary
attention has been given to completion of required Core courses, each
student and advisor should choose elective courses appropriate for the
student’s academic major or professional interest. No deviation from the
prescribed curriculum will be permitted unless written approval has been
secured.
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
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a minimum of 2.0 grade point
average (G.P.A.)
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a grade of “C” or better
in each of the required courses in the major
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a minimum of 124 semester
hours
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SSC 091, 092, 093, 094, 095,
097 or 099 do not count toward graduation
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successful completion of an
outlined degree program
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at least 30 hours taken at
the 300 or 400 level
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successful completion of four
semesters of College Programs, or one semester of College programs for
each full year of enrollment for transfer students
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at least 32 of the last 40
semester hours must have been earned at Lees-McRae
A
student earning a grade of “D” or “F” in a required course in the
major discipline must repeat that course and make a minimum grade of
“C” in order to graduate.
No
more than twelve (12) semester hours of coursework for which a grade of
“D” has been received may apply toward graduation.
No
more than four (4) semester hours of physical education activity courses
may count toward graduation.
A student may choose to meet graduation requirements listed in the College
Catalog in effect when the student entered Lees-McRae College or
in a subsequent catalog. If the student has been out of residence for more
than one academic year, however, graduation requirements in effect at the
time of re-enrollment at Lees-McRae College will apply.
No
more than six (6) semester hours of credit toward graduation may be
granted for correspondence or web-based learning.
COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES
Only
students who have completed all requirements for their program(s) of study
are eligible for participation in the commencement ceremony. Graduates
also must have all accounts paid and must have completed an application
for graduation and a Graduate Check Out Form.
Degrees
are granted three times during the calendar year - May, August, and
December; however, the only commencement ceremony is held in May.
Graduates who receive their degrees in August or December are encouraged
to participate in the following May ceremony; however, they must notify
the College Registrar at least one month prior to the ceremony. No matter
when the degree is granted, the student must go through the proper
application process and pay the appropriate fees to receive the diploma.
Graduation
and receipt of a diploma from Lees-McRae is an honor bestowed by the
Faculty, Administration, and Board of Trustees; thus, May graduates are
required to participate in the baccalaureate services and commencement
exercises unless permission to be absent is granted by the Vice President
of Academic Affairs/Dean of the Faculty. The faculty recommends the
student for the degree and therefore expects the student to attend the
ceremonies to receive the diploma. Award of a degree is duly noted on the
official College transcript.
Sample Commencement Schedule
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Rehearsal
- Friday Afternoon, 2:00 p.m. at the
Williams Physical Education Center
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Baccalaureate Dinner
- Friday Evening, 5:30pm at McDonald Dining Hall
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Baccalaureate Service
- Friday Night, 7:30 p.m. at Hayes Auditorium
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Commencement
Ceremony - Saturday Morning, 10:00 a.m. at
Williams Physical Education Center
Attendance
Prevailing policy on attendance is that
the College expects attendance by those who will graduate at the end of the
spring semester; a spring semester graduate who does not plan to participate has
the responsibility of communicating with the Registrar. Graduates who choose not
to participate in the ceremony will receive their diplomas by mail after
Commencement. Graduates of August or December are encouraged to attend
but will not be expected unless they notify the Registrar that they will be
present.
Baccalaureate Service
Baccalaureate Service is an important aspect of the spiritual life of
Lees-McRae. All graduates and their families are encouraged to attend. A dinner
will proceed this service in McDonald Dining Hall.
Disability-Related Needs
The college has reserved parking spaces
for guests with mobility impairments; however, the total number of parking
spaces is limited. To park in one of these reserved spaces, a valid permit is
required. In addition, areas within the seating section on the floor of
Williams Physical education have been reserved for wheelchair users.
Invitations and Announcements
Announcement and invitations may be
purchased from the College Exchange. Order forms will be placed in campus P.O.
Boxes in December prior to graduation. These must be completed and returned to
the Exchange by January 30. Students will be notified when items are ready for
pick up.
Parking
Limited parking is available at the
Williams Physical Education Center for graduates and the families. Additional
parking is available at the old Cannon Memorial Hospital located on Tynecastle
Highway. Shuttle service from the Hospital to Williams will be provided.
Photography
The college will provide an official
photographer to photograph each undergraduate shaking hands with the President
on the platform. The photographer
will mail proofs and a rate sheet to the graduate's permanent address for
purchase.
Programs
Programs will be available will be
available in the lobby of the Williams Physical Education Center on the
morning of Commencement. The program lists the name, degree, major, and honors
of each graduate.
Regalia Pick-Up
Graduates wear caps, tassels, and
gowns. These items can be picked up at the College Exchange once a graduating
senior has completed an Official Exit Form.
Rehearsal
Graduation practice will usually begin on Friday afternoon, at 2:00 p.m.
All graduates are
expected to attend.
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