Degree Requirements
Requirements for a Graduate Degree
In order to earn a graduate degree from the University of Jamestown, a student must do the following:
- Successfully complete the minimum number of graduate semester credit hours for the degree: 30 for a master’s degree and 90 for a doctoral degree (note: individual programs may require more than the minimum credit hours).
- Complete the University’s graduate residency requirement by earning at least half of the semester credit hours in the degree from the University of Jamestown.
- Maintain an overall GPA of 3.00 or higher.
- Successfully complete all requirements for the program of study.
- Complete a graduation application.
Graduate Residency Requirement
To fulfill the residency requirement, at least half of the semester credits in the candidate’s degree must be earned at the University of Jamestown. Please see the Transfer Courses section of this catalog for additional information on policies concerning transfer credits.