Graduation Requirements

• Minimum grade of "B-" in each course.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.25.

• Successful completion of all required coursework and the comprehensive exam.

• Successful defense of dissertation, including post-defense updates, academic integrity review, and professional editing.

• Completion of dissertation publication process with OCLS is required to have degree conferred.

• Student may be allowed to participate in commencement after successful defense of dissertation and completion of post-defense updates but prior to completion of full dissertation publication process with OCLS.

• Payment of tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.