(Associate and Bachelor’s Degree Candidates Only) Thursday, May 9 • 7:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Chapel, Liberal Arts Building

The Baccalaureate Ceremony consists of the procession, Mass, hooding and sending off of students. To ensure candidates celebrate and enjoy this ceremony, please follow the guidelines below.

Read more: Undergraduate Degree Candidate Baccalaureate Ceremony

2012-2013
FALL 15 Week Semester
Registration	April 1 - Sept 3
Labor Day Weekend No Classes School Closed	September 1-3
Classes Begin Tuesday	September 4-
Add/Drop Period (100% refund)	September 4-11
Founder's Day Academic Convocation Wednesday	November 7
Last Day to withdraw from a 15-week Course	November 26-
Thanksgiving Break No Classes School Closed	November 22-25
Final Examinations	December 10 - 15
Official End of Semester	December 15 -
Grades Due	December 18 at 5
Last day to submit Graduation Applications Fall 2012	September 14-
WINTER 16 Week Semester with 1 week break
Registration	October 29-Jan 6
Classes Begin Monday	January 7-
Add/Drop Period (100% refund)	January 7-12
Martin L King College Closed	January 21-
Spring Break	March 4-9
Last Day to withdraw from a 15-week Course	April 3-
Easter Break No Weekend Classes	Mar 29-31
Final Examinations	April 22-27
Official End of Semester	April 27.
Grades Due	April 30 at 5
Commencement	May 11 at 11AM
Last day to submit Graduation Applications Winter 2013	September 14-
SUMMER
Full Summer Term 15 Weeks
Registration	March 1 - May 10
Start of full summer term	April 29-
End of full summer term	August 10 -
Summer Session I Classes Begin Monday 6 Weeks	May 13-
Memorial Day Holiday	May 27-
Summer Session I Classes End	June 22-
Summer Session II Classes Begin Monday 6 Weeks	June 24-
Independence Day Holiday	July 4-
Summer Session II Classes End	August 3-
Official End of Semester	August 10-
Grades Due	August 13 at 5
Last day to submit Graduation Applications	July 2-

In some instances, the student may transfer semester hours of graduate credit to a Marygrove graduate program from another accredited graduate institution. However, the following provisions apply.

Read more: Transfer Credit (Graduate Students)

Marygrove College is pleased to offer prospective students the ability to check the transferability of courses taken at other institutions. Please review the information provided below which will help you in understanding our transfer credit policy. We are continuously updating our transfer equivalencies; if a course is not listed, it has not yet been evaluated and may or may not be transferable.

Read more: Transfer Credit Equivalency

All interested students must meet the Marygrove College admission requirements for transfer students as outlined in the catalog. Only those courses with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better or the equivalent score are eligible to be considered for transfer to Marygrove College. Interested students can obtain general education and academic program transfer guides from the College and/or Marygrove Admissions Department.
The student must have a good foundation in the social sciences, English, humanities, natural science, and American government.

Read more: Transfer Agreements

Marygrove College has reserved blocks of rooms at discounted rate at the Courtyard Detroit Southfield.  Reservations must be made prior to April 8, 2013.

Courtyard Marriott Detroit Southfield

27027 Northwestern Highway

Southfield, MI 48033

Reservations: (800) 321-2211

Online Reservations for a King Room ($75/night – 1/King with a sleeper sofa):

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Online Reservations for a Queen Room ($85/night – 2/Queens):

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Overview of Requirements
Marygrove has established general undergraduate degree requirements that apply to all candidates for bachelor (or baccalaureate) degrees. In order to earn a bachelor’s degree at Marygrove, you must meet the following criteria:

Total Credit Hours
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 128 semester hours of credit in an approved degree program.

Credit Hours in Developmental and Foundational Studies
In order to earn a bachelor’s degree, you must complete all the Developmental/Foundational studies courses in mathematics, learning strategies, and composition that were indicated by your placement test results. Credits in Developmental level courses do not count in your total hours toward your degree.

Only 12 hours of lower division (100-200 level) composition courses, whether transfer or Marygrove credit, may be included in the 128 credit hours needed for a bachelor’s degree. If you have more than 12 hours of lower division composition credits, the surplus hours will count as general college credit beyond the minimum of 128 credits required for a degree.

Only 3 hours of basic algebra may be included in the 128 credit hours needed for the bachelor’s degree. If you have more than 3 algebra credits at a level below Marygrove’s MTH 105, they will count as general college credit beyond the minimum of 128 credits required for a degree.

Because of Marygrove’s commitment to liberal education, those students who elect a Bachelor of Arts degree must show evidence of a broad range of knowledge and skill in addition to specialized knowledge and skill in one or more areas.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science degree can be elected by students majoring in the following areas of study: biology, chemistry, environmental science, forensic science, general science, mathematics, and computer information systems. The general education requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree are the same as those for the Bachelor of Arts degree. For the B.S. degree, however, your total degree program must include 48 hours of related science and mathematics. Specifics of the degree requirements are available through the departments involved.

Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)
The Bachelor of Applied Science is an interdisciplinary degree program which builds on technical or occupational knowledge a student has acquired prior to enrolling at Marygrove College. The degree requires completion of general education requirements and 60-72 hours in an area of specialization. For details, see the Computer Information Systems section of the undergraduate catalog.

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree is a specialized degree consisting of a minimum of 60 credit hours in a range of business subjects and a concentration in accounting, business administration, financial planning, management or marketing. A maximum of 70 credits in business and accounting courses may be counted toward the 128 credit hours required for the degree. The general education requirements for the B.B.A. degree are outlined in the General Education section of the catalog. You must also complete the related discipline courses in computer information systems and economics required for the B.B.A. degree. For details, see the Business program section of this catalog.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts/Visual Arts (B.F.A.)
The Bachelor of Fine Arts/Visual Arts represents a concentration and accomplishment beyond that required in the major program for the Bachelor of Arts. Intensified in both scope and depth, the program is designed for students with marked ability and commitment. Students are required to make specific application for candidacy. Often requiring more than eight semesters, the program is detailed under the Art section of the undergraduate catalog.

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
The Bachelor of Music degree represents a specialized program emphasizing the knowledge, skills, and disciplines essential for a musician. The degree program has four major components: general education, general and specialized music requirements, minor requirements, and electives. Within the degree program, students may specialize in applied organ, piano, guitar, flute, or voice; music education; sacred music; piano pedagogy, or music theory. Approximately 80-85 credit hours in music are required for the Bachelor of Music degree. Specifics of the general and specialized music requirements are listed in the Music section of the undergraduate catalog.

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
The Bachelor of Social Work degree is a specialized program representing a concentration in the social sciences and social welfare, and competency in social work practice. The degree program has four interrelated components: general education requirements, supportive social science cognates for the interdisciplinary major, professional core requirements, and electives. Specific requirements for each of the four components are listed in the Social Work program section of the undergraduate catalog. A concentration of approximately 65 credit hours in social work, sociology, and psychology is required. A student majoring in social work develops the components of this interdisciplinary program in consultation with a departmental advisor. Students are required to apply for and be accepted into the social work program.

You will need to complete the General Education Requirements for your degree. See the General Education section of the undergraduate catalog for specific requirements.

Majors and Minors
You are required to complete a major and a minor, or an interdisciplinary major, or two majors. Requirements for majors and minors are specified by the academic departments.

Credit-Hour Requirements in Your Major Field of Study
A “major” consists of one of the following:

• a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit in a single academic discipline;
• a minimum of 36 semester hours of credit in a specified group of related disciplines (i.e., a group major);
• an individualized major; or
• an interdisciplinary major.

At least 15 semester hours in your major must be completed at Marygrove. At least one of your courses must be designated as “writing intensive.” You will also complete a senior-year experience as part of your major.

The individualized major is a concentration comparable in depth and coherence to the typical major developed to satisfy an individual student’s goals:

• It must define a systemic body of knowledge in relation to stated goals.
• It must demonstrate a logical progression of study from basic concepts to general theories and methods of analysis.
• It must include a component that demonstrates attainment of the conditions above, e.g., final project, integrative summary, or undergraduate thesis.

Procedures for approval of the individualized major can be obtained from your divisional dean.

An interdisciplinary major is one which requires a specified group of courses from more than one academic department and which aims to meet specified educational goals. The total number of credits required for the major must be at least 50 and should not exceed 72 semester hours. The fulfillment of the requirement for an interdisciplinary major satisfies the College requirement for a major and a minor concentration in a student’s degree program.

Credit-Hour Requirements in Your Minor Field of Study
A “minor” consists of 20 semester hours of credit in one discipline or 24 semester hours of credit in a specified group of related disciplines.

You are required to complete a major and a minor, or an interdisciplinary major, or two majors. Requirements for majors and minors are specified by the academic departments.

Related Discipline Requirements and Electives
Some major programs have specified requirements from other disciplines. While these are not counted as part of the major itself, they are an essential part of your total degree program. Frequently these additional requirements will satisfy the general education requirements of the College.

Through the selection of other courses that do not necessarily fulfill a specified degree requirement, you can pursue individual interests. You can enrich your life and expand your career opportunities through the thoughtful selection of electives.

The Senior-Year Experience
The senior-year experience is the capstone course for all Marygrove students. The course allows you to display your competence in your major field of study and gives you an opportunity to show your proficiency in several of the across-the-curriculum emphases.

The public sharing of the results of your final project with faculty, peers, family, and friends is your opportunity to display the extent to which you have been empowered by the Marygrove College experience.

The 30/36 Credit-Hour Requirement
All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must complete the final 30 semester hours of degree work at Marygrove College. A minimum of 36 semester hours of credit must be taken from upper division courses (numbered 300 or above), with a minimum of 24 of the 36 hours in the major and minor.

Grade Point Average
You must earn a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (C). In certain programs, additional GPA requirements must be met.

Transfer Credit
A total of 64 semester hours of credit may be transferred from all two-year institutions combined.If you transfer to Marygrove from another college, you must complete at least 30 semester hours of credit at Marygrove. You must also fulfill all major, minor and other requirements for the bachelor’s degree.

Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies (A.A.)
For this degree, you must complete the general education requirements for a Bachelor of Arts degree, except ENG 312 and the Senior Seminar. See listing in the General Education section of the undergraduate catalog. Of the additional hours needed to complete the 64 credit hours required for the degree, no more than 12 may be in one discipline.

Associate of Arts in a Specialized Program (A.A.)
You may earn an Associate of Arts degree by concentrating in one of the following areas: accounting, business, or child development. The requirements for these degrees, including General Education, can be found in the appropriate program section of the undergraduate catalog. Any remaining hours necessary to complete the minimum of 64 credit hours are electives selected by the student with the assistance of an advisor.

Overview of Bachelor (Baccalaureate) Degree Requirements
Marygrove has established general undergraduate degree requirements that apply to all candidates for bachelor (or baccalaureate) degrees. In order to earn a bachelor’s degree at Marygrove, you must meet the following criteria:

Total Credit Hours
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 128 semester hours of credit in an approved degree program.

Credit Hours in Developmental and Foundational Studies
In order to earn a bachelor’s degree, you must complete all the Developmental/Foundational studies courses in mathematics, learning strategies, and composition that were indicated by your placement test results. Credits in Developmental level courses do not count in your total hours toward your degree.

Only 12 hours of lower division (100-200 level) composition courses, whether transfer or Marygrove credit, may be included in the 128 credit hours needed for a bachelor’s degree. If you have more than 12 hours of lower division composition credits, the surplus hours will count as general college credit beyond the minimum of 128 credits required for a degree.

Only 3 hours of basic algebra may be included in the 128 credit hours needed for the bachelor’s degree. If you have more than 3 algebra credits at a level below Marygrove’s MTH 105, they will count as general college credit beyond the minimum of 128 credits required for a degree.