VIII--Undergraduate Degree Regulations and Procedures

Graduation

Conditions for Graduation

1. At least [5.00] of the credits required for graduation by the student's program must be taken at the University of Guelph.
2. At least 60% of the 300 and 400 level courses required for graduation must be taken at the University of Guelph.

Standing on graduation is noted only for graduates from the honours programs as follows:

• Degree with Distinction

  Cumulative average of 80% or higher.

• Degree with Honours

  Cumulative average of 70-79%.

• Degree with Standing

  Cumulative average of less than 70%.

A student normally must be registered as a degree student in the program for the degree being awarded. However, a student registered in an honours program, may apply to graduate from a general program in the same degree or a different degree, provided that all of the conditions for graduation for that degree have been satisfied using the calendar that is in effect at the time of application.

Students from the University of Guelph or from another university may graduate with a second undergraduate degree from the University of Guelph. If they have graduated with their first degree, they must apply for admission to the program for their second degree. However, only [10.00] credits may be transferred from the initial degree program. The course content of the second degree program must be substantially different from that of the first. If University of Guelph students apply to graduate with two different degrees at the same convocation, only [10.00] credits may be transferred from the registered program to the undeclared program.

Note: A second degree is judged to be substantially different if:

• the specializations are in different subject areas as listed in Section XII--Description of Courses; or
• the schedule of studies requirements are substantially different (no more than 25% overlap).

Honours Equivalent

Students from the University of Guelph or another university may upgrade a degree from the general program to the honours program to obtain an Honours Equivalent recognition. Students may also upgrade a University of Guelph degree from the honours program by the completion of an additional specialization to qualify for the Honours Equivalent recognition. These students are categorized as continuing students and must be readmitted to the program. All previous University of Guelph credits may be utilized toward the equivalent degree from the honours program.

Application for Graduation

An "Application for Graduation" form will be sent to each student registered at the University in the sixth semester of general programs, the eighth semester of honours programs, and the tenth semester for the B.L.A. program. All other students who wish to apply for graduation must contact the Convocation Clerk, Undergraduate Program Services, Office of Registrarial Services, Level 3, University Centre to request the appropriate application.

Applications for each convocation ceremony must be submitted by the deadline dates specified in Section III--Schedule of Dates. Late applications will be accepted for up to 10 working days after the due date with the submission of a late fee (refer to Section VI--Schedule of Fees). After 10 working days late applications will not be accepted but will be held for a subsequent ceremony.

Students who have not received an "Application for Graduation" form one week before the final date for submission of applications should contact the convocation clerk. It is the responsibility of the student to submit the completed form prior to the deadline date.

Official transcripts from the University of Guelph will not show that a degree has been conferred until after the convocation ceremony.

Application for Honours Equivalent

A student who is registered as a Continuing student and who expects to complete the requirements as set down in the calendar for one of the honours programs, should submit an "Application for Completion of Honours Equivalent" form available from the Convocation Clerk, Undergraduate Program Services, Office of Registrarial Services. The same deadlines for applications to graduate apply to the applications for honours equivalent.

Application for a Certificate or Diploma

A student who is registered in the General Studies program or the Unclassified category and who expects to complete the requirements as set down in Section XI of the calendar for one of the certificate or diploma programs, should submit an "Application for Completion of Certificate or Diploma" form available from the Convocation Clerk, Undergraduate Program Services, Office of Registrarial Services.

Students who receive more than one degree are assessed a graduation fee for each degree awarded at convocation. The fee in effect at the time of the application is the amount assessed.

Each check is to be reported on the form supplied, and the form is to be forwarded to the program counsellor by the date specified on the accompanying memorandum.

If an applicant satisfies the requirements for the degree, or diploma sought, Registrarial Services will report the name of the student to the Board of Undergraduate Studies.

If an applicant fails to satisfy any requirement(s), Registrarial Services will inform the student of that decision.