Adapted from the College Catalog. See the College Catalog for complete details.

The College awards the B.A. or the B.S. degree to qualified students who are recommended by the faculty. In order to qualify for the degree, you must complete the following:

• The general education requirements (the Core).
• The requirements of a major program.
• The minimum number of electives.
• The language competency requirement.
• Three quarter courses in physical education, unless placement credit or exemption is granted.
• Course credit for a minimum of 42 quarter courses: This number may be reached in part by examination or advanced standing (transfer credit) where appropriate.
• An overall GPA of 1.75 and a GPA of 2.0 in your major/s.
• A residency requirement: A student must be in residence at the University of Chicago campus for at least six quarters, full or part time, and must successfully complete a minimum of 18 courses while in residence. Please Note: Certain College-sponsored study abroad programs (such as the civilization studies programs) count toward this residency and course requirement.
• Completion of a degree application prior to the quarter in which the degree is to be received.
• Payment of all outstanding bills and return of all equipment and library books.

Completion of a 'College Degree Application' form, which is available at the Office of the University Registrar (Admin 103) or the Advising Reception desk, and is due by Friday of the first week of the quarter of graduation. Return the completed form to either the Registrar's Office or the Advising Reception desk.

Note: If the name on the diploma will not match the name on the transcript, complete a 'Change of Name/Address' form. If you have questions, call the University Registrar at 773-702-7891.

Grades

• Grades for courses taken prior to the quarter of graduation (e.g., Is, blanks) are due in the Registrar's Office by Friday of ninth week of the quarter of graduation.
• Grades for courses taken during the quarter of graduation are due in the Registrar's Office by Friday of 10th week (this can be a problem for GSB courses). The exception to this is if the course is not required for graduation.

Since Summer Quarter graduation deadlines change annually, check with a College adviser or the University Registrar.

Accounts

Bursar balances of more than $200 must be cleared by Friday of ninth week of the quarter of graduation.

Your Transcript Review

By the start of the quarter of graduation, you should have:

• Confirmed that College language and PE requirements are completed and posted to the transcript.
• Confirmed that all AP, placement, and transfer credits are posted to the transcript. To order AP scores, contact the College Board
• Confirmed that all course names, numbers, and grades listed on the transcript are correct. The transcript becomes permanently immutable during the summer after graduation.
• Confirmed that the information listed under 'Previous Institution' on the transcript is correct.
• Updated your College adviser about the status of Qs, Is, Ws, or blanks in required courses.

Students who do not meet all graduation requirements by the appropriate deadlines will be removed from the convocation list, assessed a cancellation fee, and required to submit a new degree application prior to the anticipated quarter of graduation.

College Convocation Ceremony

Only students who have completed all degree requirements can march in the convocation ceremony. This includes students on leave of absence. Convocation tickets are available on your class web page.

Email

Your CNet account and personal web page will be deactivated two quarters after graduation unless you are pursuing a graduate degree or employed by the University. The University of Chicago Alumni Association offers free, permanent email addresses.