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Graduation & Commencement Information
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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.
Click here for the Graduation Application Form
ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
A minimum of 124 credit hours;
A minimum 2.0 grade point average (GPA)
(Exceptions: Elementary Education and Athletic Training majors
should see their division chairs for adjusted requirements.)
Completion of the Core Curriculum
Completion of the Degree Requirements for the appropriate degree
Completion of an approved major program of study
Successful completion of an outlined degree program
Completion of at least 30 hours taken at the 300 or 400 level
Completion at Lees-McRae College of at least one half of the
credit hours required for the major
Completion of at least 32 of the last 40 semester hours must have been earned at Lees-McRae
A student earning a grade of “F” in any required course in the major
course of study must repeat that course. No
No more than four credit hours of physical education activity
courses
may count toward graduation.
A student may choose to meet the graduation requirements listed in the
College Catalog that was in effect the year the student entered
Lees-McRae College or
in any subsequent catalog. However, a student may not select graduation
requirements from more than one catalog at a time. If the student
has been out of residence for more than one academic year, the
graduation requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment at
Lees-McRae will apply.
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.
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. 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. 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
Rehearsal - Friday Afternoon, 2:00 p.m. at the Williams Physical Education Center
Baccalaureate Dinner - Friday Evening, 5:30pm at McDonald Dining Hall
Baccalaureate/Hooding Service - Friday Night, 7:00 p.m. at Hayes Auditorium
Commencement Ceremony - Saturday Morning, 10:00 a.m. at Williams Physical Education Center
Baccalaureate/Hooding 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 precede 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.
Photography
As each graduate is handed his/her diploma, a picture will be taken by a professional photographer.
You will receive an email from the photographer with a link to their website,
www.photospecialties.com, and a password that allows you to view and order your graduation photos online. A free color proof will also be mailed to your permanent address so that you will have the opportunity to purchase these prints. You are under no obligation to purchase prints.If you do not receive a proof within a week of the ceremony, please contact info@photospecialties.com or call 1-800-722-7033.
Programs
Programs 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.
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