Students are classified as first-year students (freshman), a sophomore, etc., on the following basis (earned credits from all sources):
| Classification | Number of Cr Hr |
|---|---|
| Freshman | 0-29.9 |
| Sophomore | 30-59.9 |
| Junior | 60-89.9 |
| Senior | 90 or more |
Students who wish to accelerate their progress and graduate in fewer than eight semesters (four years) must consistently take 17 or 18 credits hours each in the Fall, Spring, and attend summer sessions. In this way, a student can graduate in three calendar years.
After an Application for Graduation has been completed and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by the third week of the final study Term, the Registrar orders the student’s diploma. The Registrar informs the graduate if all graduation requirements (including financial obligations) have been met when the diploma arrives. The graduate may pick up the diploma in person. For a $10 fee, the Registrar’s Office will send the diploma by certified mail.