College of Education and Learning Design

Graduation

College of Education and Learning Design Graduation

Congratulations! Whether you’ve completed an undergraduate or graduate program, the hard work is over. At St. Cloud State, we strive to make the graduation process as straightforward as possible, so you and your loved ones can focus on celebrating your educational achievements. 

If your question isn’t answered by the information below, please contact registrar@stcloudstate.edu. 

Undergraduate Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in teacher education must meet the following academic standards to qualify for graduation

  1. Minimum of 120 undergraduate semester credits.
  2. Minimum 2.5 overall grade point average (only SCSU courses count in the overall GPA)
  3. Minimum 40 credits of coursework at the upper division (300-400) level
  4. Professional education–see specific requirements listed on degree audit report. 

To ensure you've met all requirements, check out the graduation checklist below. 

Undergraduate Checklist
Master's graduate
Graduate Student Checklist Completing Your Graduate or Doctoral Degree

Visit the School of Graduate Studies to ensure all requirements have been met to graduate with your graduate or doctoral degree. 

Graduation FAQs

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When Will I Receive My Diploma?

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