Graduation Requirements
The academic program at York College is planned to aid the personal and professional development of each student. It is based on the liberal arts approach, and is designed to provide the opportunity for each student to pursue their particular professional interest.
The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Science degree includes Pathways General Education, requirements for a major area of study, and/or elective course(s). Students may choose a major from a variety of liberal arts programs and/or professional programs. Professional programs require approval from the academic department chairperson for admission to these programs. Each student is encouraged to develop an academic plan with the assistance of their faculty advisor.
Bachelor's Degree
It shall be University policy that all bachelor's degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits for graduation. Colleges may be granted waivers from the CUNY Office of Academic Affairs for degree programs that require additional credits for certification or accreditation from outside professional organizations or for other compelling educational reasons. (BTM,1997,11-24,010) (Source: CUNY Manual of General Policy)
Some students may have to take additional credit(s) to complete graduation requirements.
Students who receive credit(s) based upon examinations, life experience and/or military service must still complete a minimum of 90 credits in college courses.
To qualify for a degree from York College, students must successfully complete a minimum of 40 in residency credits at York College and at least half of their credits in their major program must be taken at York College.
Students must take prerequisite course(s) prior to registering for an advanced level course. Once an advanced level course is taken the student will not be permitted to take an introductory level course.
A minimum of 120 credits are required for the baccalaureate degree. To be considered for graduation, students must complete requirements in each of the following areas:
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| College Residency: 40 credits completed at York Major Residency: For most majors, students must complete half of the major's required credits at York |
| Students are required to have a 2.0 (a 'C') or better (major and overall); a higher GPA might be required for professional programs (see individual program page for details) This includes:
A student cannot graduate with an unresolved grade (INC/PEN). Once a student has graduated, no grade change will be applied to the student's record. |
| Pre-major (if applicable) Minor(s) and/or additional majors if declared |
University policy states that all bachelor's degree programs require a maximum of 120 credits for graduation. Colleges may be granted waivers from the Office of Academic Affairs for undergraduate degree programs that require additional credits for certification or accreditation from outside professional organizations or for other compelling educational reasons.