Dean’s List
At the end of each semester a Dean’s List is published in recognition of those students who have achieved a high academic level in their courses for that semester. Students who pass all Meredith and Cooperating Raleigh College courses with at least a 3.5 grade point average appear on the list. To qualify for this honor, students must have attend and completed full time course load during the semester, including courses at other Cooperating Raleigh Colleges. An F or I grade disqualifies a student for the Dean’s List for that semester.
Graduation
Students may graduate in May, August, or December. Seniors who expect to graduate must register their intention in the Office of the Registrar. Those who plan to graduate in May or August must file by October 20; December graduates file by March 20. Students who plan to complete work at Cooperating Raleigh Colleges or credit at another college in the semester/term they plan to graduate, must indicate this plan when they file for graduation. Degrees are awarded three times per year on August 31, December 31 and the May commencement date.
Graduation with Distinction
The degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, or Bachelor of Music with Distinction is conferred upon a student under the following conditions:
Graduation with distinction is based on achieving the following grade point averages for all work counted toward graduation: 3.5 - cum laude; 3.7 - magna cum laude; 3.9 - summa cum laude. Students must have a minimum of 62 credit hours earned at Meredith College to earn distinction.
As May candidates for graduation are participating in a commencement ceremony prior to the submission of final grades, final distinction cannot be calculated. The commencement program will list the student’s distinction status as of the preceding fall term. Final distinction will be noted on the student’s diploma.
Commencement
A formal commencement program held in May recognizes those receiving degrees from the College. It is the policy at Meredith College for students to be cleared for graduation by the Office of the Registrar. Participation in the ceremony is open to students who have completed requirements in May or the preceding August or December.
Students who are candidates for August graduation may petition to participate in the May graduation ceremony. They must document that all requirements for the degree will be met by the August graduation date. Students must be in good academic standing with the College effective with the end of the preceding fall term (December). Further, students must be in good financial and social standing with the College in the spring semester. They must complete the online Petition to Participate in the May Commencement Ceremony by April 1.