To qualify for graduation from Wartburg, students must:
1. Earn 36 course credits, including
four May Term course credits. Transfer students must complete one
May Term course credit for each year of classification at Wartburg.
2. Complete the Wartburg Plan of Essential Education for the degree
for which they are candidates.
3. Complete courses in a major.
4. Achieve a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in: (1) all courses
comprising a major; and (2) all courses taken at Wartburg. When
Wartburg courses are repeated, only the last grade is used in calculating
grade point average. Some departments require a higher grade point
average in the major.
5. Take at least seven of the last nine course credits from Wartburg
offerings.
When to declare
your major
Individuals should declare their major(s) and/or minor(s) by the
end of the first term of their second year. To do this, students
must obtain a form in the Registrar's Office and complete the form
with the appropriate adviser and department chair signature.
Each major includes separate requirements which are listed in the Wartburg College academic catalog. This catalog is available in the Registrar's Office.
Diploma
Application
During the third year,
students must complete a diploma application which starts the graduation
process. Advisers, together with the Registrar's Office, exercise
all possible care in checking students' records for graduation.
However, it is the sole responsibility of the student to fulfill
all requirements for a degree.
Commencement Information
Attendance
Graduating seniors are required to attend Baccalaureate and
Commencement. If you are unable to attend and wish to graduate
in absentia, please e-mail the Dean's Office with the reason for your absence.
Attire
Dress for Commencement should be business casual to formal.
The following official regalia are the only items to be worn
during Baccalaureate and Commencement: Wartburg College approved
cap, gown and honor cords.
