Requirements for Graduate Graduation

Requirements for Graduation

• It is the personal responsibility of the student to ensure that all academic requirements in the program are satisfactorily completed.
• The requirements for the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Education, and Master of Professional Studies are the following:
• Satisfactory completion of all course requirements.  Students must complete all degree requirements within seven calendar years of matriculation.  Coursework more than seven years old will not be permitted for degree credit.
• Proof of a grade of "B" or higher for each transfer course.
• A cumulative grade point average of a 2.70 or above.
• Have a completed Application for Graduation on file in the Registrar's Office.

The student is responsible for payment of all financial obligations to the College, and diplomas and academic transcripts are withheld until such obligations have been satisfied. 

Degrees ordinarily are conferred by the College at the public commencement exercises. Candidates for degrees are to be present at these exercises unless excused by the Office of Academic Affairs.

Graduation Dates

While Stonehill only holds one public Commencement Exercise in May, graduate students who complete their degree requirements may earn their degree at the end of the summer (September 1st) or at the end of the fall semester (December 31st).

May Commencement Exercises will normally be held on the 3rd Sunday of May, when May is a four week month, and on the 4th Sunday of May, when May is a five week month.

Candidates for May degrees are to be present at these exercises unless excused by the Provost's Office.

To be eligible for May Graduation

A student must satisfactorily complete all degree requirements by no later than the final due date for spring senior grades.

The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be the date of May Commencement.

To be eligible for September 1st Graduation

A student must satisfactorily complete all degree requirements by no later than August 20th of that year.

The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be September 1st. Diplomas will be mailed by October.

To be eligible for December 31st Graduation

A student must satisfactorily complete all degree requirements by no later than the final due date for fall semester grades.

The official date of graduation on the diploma and transcript will be December 31st. Diplomas will be mailed by February.

Participation in Commencement Exercises

Any student who has completed all official degree requirements by the final due date for Senior spring grades and who has an approved "Application for Graduation" on file in the Registrar's Office will be allowed to participate in May Commencement Exercises.

September graduates may not participate in the Commencement prior to degree completion.  September graduates are automatically included in the next May Commencement.

December graduates may not participate in the Commencement prior to degree completion. December graduates are automatically included in the May Commencement following degree completion.