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2.43.11	University Requirements for the Baccalaureate Degree
2.43.11.010	Purpose
	This statute codifies the minimum requirements for earning a bachelor's degree at Wayne State University.
2.43.11.020	Degree Requirements
	To earn a bachelor's degree at Wayne State University, a student must satisfy the following minimum requirements, plus any other requirements established for the degree for which a student is a candidate by the School/College, Department/Program.
2.43.11.030	• Complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours with a cumulative honor point average of 2.00 or higher for all Wayne State University coursework.
2.43.11.040	• Complete the University General Education requirements.
2.43.11.050	• Complete all school/college, department and program requirements.
2.43.11.060	• Complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours at Wayne State University.
2.43.11.070	Credit Limitations:
	Credit by special examination may not be counted as residence credit, but such credit, if earned during a semester in which the student is registered for a regular course(s), will not be considered an interruption of residence. b. Not more than 32 semester hours earned through one or more of the following programs will apply towards graduation: taken by credit by College- Level Examination Program, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Credit by Special Examination, or other credit earned for a course in which the student has not been regularly enrolled in a University course. c. Not more than 16 credits by Special Examination may be earned in any one subject. d. Not more than 64 credits transferred from a two-year institution may be applied toward graduation.
2.43.11.080	Second Bachelor's Degree
	A student who holds a bachelor's degree from any accredited institution may receive a second bachelor's degree from Wayne State University by satisfying the following minimum requirements:
2.43.11.090	• Complete at least 30 semester hours at Wayne State University beyond the first bachelor's degree.
2.43.11.100	• Meet all College/School, department and program requirements for the second degree.
2.43.11.110	Concurrent Degrees
	A student who wishes to simultaneously receive two different bachelor degrees from Wayne State University must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
2.43.11.120	• Complete a minimum of 150 semester credit hours.
2.43.11.130	• Complete all University, College/School, department and program requirements for each degree.
2.43.11.140	Graduation Application
	Degrees are not awarded automatically upon completion of scholastic requirements. To be considered a candidate for a degree, students must file an Application for Degree by the first day of classes for the term in which students expect to graduate.
2.43.11.150	School/College Requirements
	Schools/Colleges, Departments and programs may recommend degree requirements above and beyond those stated in this statute. The President or his/her designee is authorized to approve specific College, Department and program degree requirements.
2.43.11.160	Degree Requirement Waivers
	Students may petition to waive University, College/School, Departmental or program requirements. The President or his/her designee is authorized to establish procedures for considering petitions for waivers.

Adopted(1) 7-0; Official Proceedings 33:4414 (9 December 1988)

Executive Order 83-4

(1) This statute codifies University-wide minimum requirements for earning a bachelor's degree at the University. Colleges and schools may establish degree requirements above and beyond the minimum requirements after approval through normal University procedures as specified in College/School curriculum processes and in congruence with Executive Order 83-4, Approval of Educational Policies. (Official Proceedings 33:4414)