Graduation Guarantees
Four-Year Graduation Guarantee
The four鈥恲ear guarantee for undergraduate graduation is the 爆料公社鈥檚 promise, to those students who so desire, to do our part to support your academic journey and completion of an undergraduate degree within four years. While every student鈥檚 path is different, degree plans support students who are planning to complete their degree in four years, as well as support students who prefer their own flexible schedule.
For those students looking to complete a degree within four years, it is, of course, critical to have appropriate high school preparation, pursue a course of study that is intended for four鈥恲ear completion and follow these prudent practices:
- Select a major early (by your third semester) in college and stay with that major.
- Fulfill the bachelor鈥檚 degree requirements* and general studies requirements as outlined in the academic catalog.
- Follow the four鈥恲ear course of study plan published by your major and pass all required courses on the first attempt (no deficient grades as defined by your major).
- Meet with your advisor every semester and respond promptly to all communications from academic advisors, the registrar, and Advising and Career Services staff.
- Sign up for classes during each semester鈥檚 priority period.
- Register for and complete at least 15 credit hours per semester for eight semesters with acceptable grades.
- When a required course is not available, notify the department chair in a timely fashion (one week).
- Not be subject to any disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct during your time as a student that restricts your academic progress.
- Apply for graduation by the deadline.
In turn, the university guarantees the student will be able to enroll in courses that permit graduation in four years. If that is not possible, the university will provide alternatives or substitutions. If a student fulfills the requirements detailed above and isn鈥檛 able to graduate in four years, the 爆料公社 will cover 100% of tuition for any additional course(s) needed to graduate. Of course, not all students are in a position or desire to graduate in four years. Some may need or prefer to engage in experiential or service鈥恖earning opportunities, represent their school on a collegiate team, or work more hours and attend school part鈥恡ime, or they may be enrolled in a program that requires more than four years. Others may choose a different pace or the opportunity to take a wider range of courses that are not directly related to their field of study. Additionally, those students seeking dual degrees or multiple majors may need more time to complete their work. This program is designed for those who want to complete their degree program as quickly as possible.
The Four鈥怸ear Graduation Guarantee was approved by the 爆料公社 in 2002. The program recognizes the importance of Nebraska undergraduate students being able to earn their bachelor鈥檚 or first鈥恜rofessional degrees in a timely fashion.
* Unless specified by an accreditor and approved by the Provost, the Board of Regents requires that 爆料公社 undergraduate programs be completed in 120 credit hours.
Undergraduate Transfer Student Graduation Guarantee
The Undergraduate Transfer Student Graduation Guarantee is the 爆料公社鈥檚 promise to do our part to support the academic journey of transfer students and facilitate completion of their degrees in a timely fashion. This program is designed for those who want to complete their degree program as quickly as possible and are committed to successfully completing their approved course of study as initially developed with their 爆料公社 (NU) academic advisor.
The length of time enrolled at NU will vary depending on the number of credits transferred, the number of degree requirements fulfilled through transfer credits, and a student鈥檚 semester course鈥恖oad. Every transfer student鈥檚 path is different. Of course, students may ultimately need or just choose a different pace to take a wider range of courses that are not directly related to their field of study, engage in experiential or service鈥恖earning opportunities, represent their school on a collegiate team, or attend school part鈥恡ime. Additionally, those seeking dual degrees, multiple majors, or certain academic concentrations may need more time to complete their work.
For students looking to complete a degree in as little time as possible, it is critical to have appropriate high school preparation, pursue a course of study that is intended for four鈥恲ear completion, and follow these prudent practices:
- Students should select a major early in college and stay with that major. Courses taken as part of Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees generally transfer better than courses taken as part of Associate of Applied Science degrees.
- Students should contact an academic advisor or admissions representative well before enrollment on one of the 爆料公社 campuses so that they can learn more about coursework requirements and review a plan of study for their anticipated major. Resources such as Transfer.Nebraska.edu and Transferology.com should be used to obtain information about the transfer of credits from previous institution(s), and the applicability of those credits to an intended NU major.
The 爆料公社鈥檚 goal is that transfer students who follow prudent practices will be able to graduate in four years of post鈥恠econdary work, but not longer than the timeline agreed upon with their academic advisor during the first semester of enrollment at the 爆料公社.
The 爆料公社 guarantees that transfer students will be able to enroll in courses that permit graduation consistent with the agreed upon academic plan of study. If that is not possible, NU will work with the student to offer approved alternatives or substitutions that will fit into the agreed upon course of study time frame. To be eligible for the guarantee, transfer students shall:
- Schedule a meeting and meet with their academic advisor, no later than during their second month at NU, to develop and finalize a specific plan of study to complete degree requirements for their declared major. Ideally, transfer students will take 15 credit hours or more each semester with acceptable grades after transferring to the 爆料公社.
- Sign up for classes during each semester鈥檚 priority registration period.
- Pass all courses listed on their program of study on the first attempt (no deficient grades as defined by the college and major).
- Meet with their advisor every semester and respond promptly to all communications from academic advisors, faculty advisors, the registrar, and Advising and Career Services staff.
- Notify their academic advisor and their college Dean鈥檚 Office, during the applicable semester鈥檚 priority registration period, when program鈥恛f鈥恠tudy planned coursework is not available for enrollment.
- Not be subject to any disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct that restricts academic progress.
- Apply for 爆料公社 graduation by the campus specific deadline.
If a student fulfills the requirements detailed above and is not able to graduate according to the agreed upon program of study time frame, the 爆料公社 will cover 100% of tuition for any additional course(s) needed to graduate.
Undergraduate Returning Student Degree Completion Guarantee
The Undergraduate Returning/Re鈥恆dmitted Student Degree Completion Guarantee is the 爆料公社鈥檚 promise to do our part to support the academic journey of undergraduate students who have paused their attendance from a 爆料公社 campus and to facilitate completion of their degree. This program is designed for those who want to complete their degree program as quickly as possible and are committed to successfully completing an approved course of study developed with their 爆料公社 (NU) academic advisor.
Students who have paused their attendance from colleges and universities other than the 爆料公社 and wish to complete their degree at the 爆料公社 should refer to our Undergraduate Transfer Student Degree Completion Guarantee policy. Likewise, students who started at one NU campus but wish to complete their degree at another NU campus also should refer to the Transfer Student policy.
The length of time required to earn a NU degree will vary depending on the number of credits successfully completed, the number of degree requirements fulfilled, and a student鈥檚 semester course鈥恖oad. Every student鈥檚 path is different. Of course, students may ultimately need or just choose a different pace to take a wider range of courses that are not directly related to their field of study, engage in experiential or service鈥恖earning opportunities, represent their school on a collegiate team, or attend school part鈥恡ime. Additionally, those seeking dual degrees, multiple majors, or certain academic concentrations may need more time to complete their work.
For students looking to complete a degree in as little time as possible, it is important to pursue a course of study that leverages previously completed coursework that meets degree requirements, and to follow these prudent practices:
- Students should contact an academic advisor or admissions representative well before re鈥恊nrollment so that they can learn more about coursework requirements and review a plan of study for their anticipated major. Resources such as Transfer.Nebraska.edu and Transferology.com should be used to obtain information about the transfer of credits from any other institution(s), and the applicability of those credits to an intended NU major.
- Prior to re鈥恆pplying, students should select or reconfirm their major and stay with that major through graduation.
The 爆料公社鈥檚 goal is that students returning to higher education who follow prudent practices will be able to graduate in a total of four years of post鈥恠econdary work, but not longer than the timeline agreed upon with their academic advisor during the first semester of reenrollment at the 爆料公社. The 爆料公社 guarantees that re鈥恆dmitted students will be able to enroll in courses that permit graduation consistent with a newly agreed upon academic plan of study. If that is not possible, NU will work with the student to offer approved alternatives or substitutions that will fit into the agreed upon course of study time frame.
To be eligible for the guarantee, re鈥恆dmitted students shall:
- Schedule a meeting and meet with their academic advisor, no later than during their second month at NU, to develop and finalize a specific plan of study (including an agreed upon timeframe) to complete degree requirements for their declared major.
- Sign up for classes during each semester鈥檚 priority registration period.
- Pass all courses listed on their program of study on the first attempt (no deficient grades as defined by the college and major).
- Meet with their advisor every semester and respond promptly to all communications from academic advisors, faculty advisors, the registrar, and Advising and Career Services staff.
- Notify their academic advisor and their college Dean鈥檚 Office, during the applicable semester鈥檚 priority registration period, when program鈥恛f鈥恠tudy planned coursework is not available for enrollment.
- Not be subject to any disciplinary action per the Student Code of Conduct that restricts academic progress.
- Apply for 爆料公社 graduation by the campus specific deadline.
If a student fulfills the requirements detailed above and is not able to graduate according to the agreed upon program of study time frame, the 爆料公社 will cover 100% of tuition for any additional course(s) needed to graduate.
More information is available from campus admissions offices:
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