Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Graduation imageA student who desires to graduate from Crossroads must submit a graduation petition to the Registrar no later than October 1 of the academic year in which the student expects to graduate. The Registrar's Office shall evaluate all petitions to ensure that all requirements for graduation are fulfilled.

General Requirements for All Programs

To be eligible for any certificate or degree the student must have:

  1. Completed a minimum of thirty (30) credits at Crossroads, normally completed during the student's senior year.
  2. Earned a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
  3. Completed the number and specifications of Christian service units required by his or her program (see Christian Service Requirements).
  4. Completed all requirements of his or her academic program and major (requirements listed under each program and major).
  5. Settled all financial obligations at Crossroads, including the graduation fee (see Fees).
  6. Shown evidence of Christian character and conduct consistent with College standards.

Special Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees

In addition to completing the required courses and accumulating the stated number of credits, students graduating with the Bachelor of Religious Education degree or the Bachelor of Ministry degree must:

  1. Complete general education proficiencies.
  2. Complete internship requirements (see Internships and Practicums).
  3. Show comprehensive knowledge of Bible, theology, and the student's chosen vocational ministry major as demonstrated in GL 401 Senior Seminar.
  4. Acknowledge agreement with the published doctrinal statement of the College or submit a statement listing all areas of disagreement.
  5. Display written and oral competence in explaining and defending basic biblical and doctrinal truths. Preparing a written doctrinal statement and defending it before a committee of faculty members will demonstrate this competence.

Results of the above examinations and assessments will be placed in the student's permanent files. Upon written permission from a student, such results can be released to third parties and/or attached to student transcripts.