GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate Students
Students are advised to check, by themselves and with their respective advisors, that all graduation requirements are fulfilled. Failure to do so may mean an extended period is needed to complete graduation requirements. To graduate with a bachelor’s degree, a student must complete the following:
Residency requirements
- A minimum of six semesters of residence beginning with the sophomore year, at recognised institutions of higher education, provided that at least the final three semesters and forty-five credits are completed at the University of Balamand. Two regular summer sessions are considered equivalent to one semester.
- A maximum of ten semesters is allowed for the graduation of students who begin with the sophomore year, and six semesters for those starting with the junior year. A student who fails to complete a degree within these specified times must petition the Dean for an extension of residence.
Number of credits required
Generally, a minimum of 90 credits for a BA or BS, following the 30 freshman credits, 21 credits for a TD, following the BA or BS. Please check with your respective department for the exact number of credits necessary to fulfil the graduation requirements.
Academic performance required
- A passing grade in all courses.
- A cumulative general average of 70 or above.
- Students already holding a bachelor’s degree who wish to obtain another bachelor’s degree must complete all the requirements of the department for that second degree.
Graduation with Honors
- A student achieving a cumulative average of 90 or above will receive his bachelor’s degree with High Distinction.
- A student achieving a cumulative average of 85 or above will receive his bachelor’s degree with Distinction.
Graduate Students
Students are advised to check, by themselves and with their respective advisors, that all graduation requirements are fulfilled. The graduate program is not held responsible for delays caused by students not meeting the requirements for graduation. To graduate with a Master's degree, a student must meet the following:
Residency Requirement
To meet the minimum residency requirement for the Master's degree, a student must register and be in residence as a graduate student for at least four semesters. All requirements for the master's degree must be completed within five years after admission to graduate study. Extension beyond the maximum allowed period of study requires the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.
Academic Performance Required
- A cumulative average of 80 or above.
- A passing grade in all courses.
Graduation with Honors
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A student achieving a cumulative average of 95 or above will graduate with High Distinction.
- A student achieving a cumulative average between 90 and 94.99 will graduate with Distinction.