University Graduation Requirements for Bachelor's Degree
The curriculum is divided into three parts: general education requirements, requirements for the major, and elective courses. The general education requirements specify courses in the fine arts/humanities, social studies and natural sciences, communication and mathematics, designed to introduce the student to the various fields of liberal culture. Mission-related courses are also required.
Requirements for the major provide the opportunity for a greater depth of study in one academic field. Electives allow the student to select additional courses suited to educational needs. Elective courses should be chosen with a definite purpose, such as providing additional support for the student’s future profession or overcoming an educational deficiency.
To meet University requirements, all students must
- complete the General Education Requirements.
- achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 and at least a 2.00 GPA in the major (or the required GPA of the major if different).
- complete the requirements of an approved major.
- earn 128 credit hours in courses acceptable for graduation.
- complete the last year of coursework at Lewis University (at least 32 hours), as well as at least four upper-division courses in the major and at least two upper-division courses in any minor.
- complete any special requirements of their respective college and the major taken within the college.