Graduation Guidelines & Requirements
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Graduation Candidates
Start here for general information about eligibility and steps that must be completed.
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University Requirements
Find information about academic and non-academic requirements for graduation.
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Graduate Student Registration Requirements
Learn more about requirements specific to graduate students
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Conversion from Doctoral to Master's Program
A student in a doctoral program may be converted to an appropriate master's program in special situations.
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Graduation with Honors
Baccalaureate degrees with honors are conferred in accordance with the following cumulative grade point averages on work attempted at ODU.
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Diplomas
Learn how to ensure that you receive your diploma by mail, as well as how to a replacement or duplicate diploma.
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University Catalogs
All students, both undergraduate and graduate, should consult the University Catalog for complete information about degree requirements for specific programs.
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