Graduation
Degrees are conferred by the President of the University at the annual commencement exercises in May and are also awarded in January and August.
Each student approaching the completion of all requirements for the degree is responsible for completing a Declaration of Candidacy for graduation. This intent form must be filed online no later than three months prior to graduation. At this time, degree-granting procedures are initiated and the eligibility of the candidate for graduation is determined.
Graduation with Honors
Students who have completed all degree requirements, have a minimum of 60 credits completed at Felician University for a four-year program (30 credits for those in a two-year program), have no grade below a “C,” no grade below a “C+” in the major, and who do not have any Honor Code violations, will qualify to graduate with Honors. The degree is conferred with honors based on the following GPA:
| Honors Degree: | GPA Average Between: |
| Cum Laude | 3.50 to 3.69 |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.70 to 3.89 |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.90 to 4.00 |
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are selected from among those students who have met the following criteria:
- Completion of all degree requirements before Commencement
- A GPA that is one of the three highest GPA’s in the graduating class
- No grade below “C” and no grade below “C+” in major
- Minimum of 80 credits completed at Felician University
- Completion of a Baccalaureate degree program
- Service to the University and community
- Recommendation by the Academic Standing and Degrees Committee
- Recommendation by the respective School
Final Selection and Approval of the Valedictorian
The name of the candidates selected for Valedictorian and Salutatorian is submitted by Vice President for Academic Affairs to the President for approval.