Planning for Graduation

Suggested graduation sequences are listed on the major MAPS. If you need help determining the courses required for graduation (major, general education, Religion, any minors), the sequence the courses should be taken in, and a balance of courses for each semester or term, please contact the Humanities Advisement Center humanities-advisement@byu.edu, 1175 JFSB. We will be happy to help you make a plan for graduation.

You can find more information about graduation by clicking here.

Find more information on the Graduation Website

http://saas.byu.edu/registrar/graduation/index.php

Brigham Young University holds graduation ceremonies in April following winter semester and in August following summer term.
Students who graduate in December are invited to attend April graduation ceremonies.

How do I Apply for Graduation?

1. Pick up and complete a graduation application at the Humanities College Advisement Center.
2. Print your name on the application exactly as you want it to appear on your diploma, including any accents.
3. Your student account will be charged $15 for the graduation fee.
4. If you plan to certify to teach secondary education, you must also take your application to the Education advisement center, 120 MCKB, and meet with an advisor before turning in your application.

A letter will be sent to the address you have listed on the application. This letter will verify how your name will appear on your diploma. If your name is spelled incorrectly, please contact the Graduation Evaluation office located in B-150 ASB. Your diploma is mailed to your mailing address listed on Route Y. Please keep it updated.

When is Graduation? Dates & Deadlines

Staying Aware of Changes

University graduation requirements (General Education, religion, and major) change with curriculum, program, and faculty changes. Current requirements are documented in the catalog and class schedule. Students who leave the university for an extended period of time should stay aware of such changes through these these websites. Also, students should stay in contact with the Humanities College Advisement Center to ensure they are making progress towards current graduation requirements. Programs not completed within 8 years of entering the University are subject to change. Students may be required to complete current programs for both GE & major.

 

Baccalaureate Degree Requirements

The baccalaureate degree is awarded for completion of a specified program of university study. At BYU this program of study includes

• The university core
• A specific major
• A minor, if required by the major program
• Student’s choice of electives

In addition, the following are required for graduation:

• Minimum of 30 semester credit hours in residence on the BYU campus in Provo as an admitted day student
• Minimum residence hours in a major or minor as required
• Minimum total of 120 credit hours
• Cumulative and BYU GPA of at least 2.0
  

University Core Requirements

See the University Core section of the current class schedule.

Major Requirements

Visit the university catalog or contact your department or the Humanities Advisement Center for major requirements. The requirements of a specific major must be satisfactorily completed, including any additional departmental requirements related to the major.

Double Major

A second major is rare and must be approved by the chair(s) of the department(s) involved and the dean of the college responsible for the primary major. The second major proposal and approval process requires an evaluation of all university core and major requirements and a time-to-graduation analysis. College advisement centers are prepared to assist interested students in this process. Courses used to satisfy the requirements of a student’s major can also be used to satisfy the requirements of an approved second major, unless such is not permitted by the requirements of the proposed second major. Only the primary major will be listed in the university commencement program. Only one degree will be awarded. The primary major only will appear on the diploma.

D Grades

Students may use a course in which they receive a D (“minimum passing”) to complete major, minor, religion, or general education requirements. Those receiving a D in a course will not be required to retake the course unless a higher minimum grade is stipulated in a degree program or course sequence description in the undergraduate or graduate catalog.

Courses taken at other colleges or universities with D grades will count toward the total hour requirement for graduation but will not fill BYU general education requirements—and in most instances will not fill major requirements.

Bachelor of General Studies

See the Bachelor of General Studies website.