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Credit by Examination – Challenge Examination
Students wishing to gain credit by demonstrating their prior mastery of the content of a course,
must pass a “challenge examination.” Challenge examinations are prepared and graded by the
academic department responsible for the course for which the credit is being requested. If a
passing score is obtained, credit is awarded, but no grade is assigned. Credit is designated on the
student’s transcript as “CR.” Students must contact the chair of the department responsible for
courses for which they are seeking credit. The following conditions apply:

1. Students must be admitted and matriculating at the University;
2. Students must register and pay for the course prior to the end of the Add/Drop period.
3. Credit by examination courses cannot be used as a basis for removing incomplete
grades and withdrawals or as a basis for changing grades; and
4. No examination may be attempted more than once.

GRADUATION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The graduation ceremony at Bowie State University is held at the end of the FALL and SPRING
semester. Bowie State University awards the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The
degrees are conferred and noted on the academic transcript at the end of the FALL and SPRING
semesters and at the end of the SUMMER session.

All undergraduate records are closed no later than six weeks after the official date of graduation.
There will be no changes made on the permanent academic records after this date.

Graduation Application
Students expecting to complete graduation requirements by the end of the FALL, SPRING, or
SUMMER session, must complete the online Graduation Application by the published deadline
date located in the Schedule of Classes each semester.

Degree Requirements
Degree requirements vary according to the major content area completed in an academic
discipline. The academic departments are responsible for establishing and disseminating clearly
defined degree requirements. Specific degree requirements are described in this catalog under
each academic department. For example, national examinations may be required by various
departments as a part of assessment and are, therefore, required for graduation. Students should
refer to that section of the catalog that deals with programs of study.

The Office of the Registrar maintains the official record of all students enrolled in the University.
Each student is responsible for working with an assigned advisor in the major department to ensure
that the courses being completed meet the departmental requirements. All students should maintain
their own personal academic files, which should include copies of all grades, documents, and
materials that are related to the degree. Only students academically and financially cleared are
allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.

A student who satisfactorily meets the following requirements will receive a Bachelor of Science or
a Bachelor of Arts degree. Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree include 12 semester hours
of a foreign language. All undergraduate records are closed no later than six weeks after the
official date of graduation. There will be no changes made on the permanent academic records
after this date.

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