All students, irrespective of major, must earn a passing letter grade of "C" in ENGL 111 or a similar course, and a "C" or better letter grade in each course needed to meet degree major area requirements. A grade of "C" or higher is required to complete the communication writing requirements.
- Grade Point Average (GPA): Earned a minimum overall GPA of 2.00 (C).
- Semester Hours: Earn at least 120 semester hours distributed in the following manner:
- Earned at least 40 credit hours must be earned from a senior (4-year) institution.
- At least 40 must be earned in upper-division (300 and 400 level courses) from a senior (4-year) institution.
- At least 30 must be earned from LU (at least 16 must be upper-division).
- Writing Competency: Demonstrated ability to use baccalaureate-level skills in Communications. (See University General Education Requirements.)
- Graduation Application: The application for graduation must be on file in the Office of the Registrar by the following deadlines: For the end of Fall semester - September 1; For the end of Spring semester - February 1; and for the end of the Summer session -July 1.
- Financial Obligations: The student is expected to have cleared all financial obligations to the University before proof of degree will be provided.