How do I apply for graduation?

Every graduating senior must submit an Application for Graduation prior to registering for his/her final semester at Guilford College.

Pre-application Information and Tips

Graduation Requirements at Guilford College for First Degree

  • at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA in courses completed at Guilford College
  • at least 128 semester credits passed for a baccalaureate degree*
  • "C-" grade or higher in major coursework completion of at least half of major and concentration coursework at Guilford College or the Consortium institutions**
  • enrollment at Guilford College in last semester (or approved petition to study elsewhere)
  • enrollment at Guilford College at least two fulltime semesters (32 hours)

Notes
* Some majors require more than 128 credit hours.
** Consortium Members are Bennett College, Elon College, Greensboro College, Guilford Technical Community College, High Point University, NC A&T State University & UNCG

About enrolling in Consortium courses in the graduating semester, be aware - and be concerned! - that host institutions' semesters may end later than the Guilford College term and therefore cause enough of a delay posting a final grade to jeopardize graduation. A senior who registers for a Consortium course his/her final semester is responsible for arranging with the host school instructor and registrar to get final grades to Guilford College before the due date and time published on the college calendar. Host schools are under no obligation to grant early exams or submit early grades.

Access Degree Evaluations (via BannerWeb) to determine unfulfilled requirements, verify transfer credit, or whether previously approved substitutions or waivers are applied. Resolve problems with the appropriate major(s) or concentration chairperson(s).

Processing an Application for Graduation

The Application for Graduation is submitted online, accessed from either (1) here or (2) individual student account on BannerWeb.

Once an Application for Graduation is submitted, a message confirms that the graduation hold is cleared for pre-registration. Also, the application is filed with Center for Continuing Education (CCE), if appropriate, and the Registrar's Office, where processing involves reviewing and troubleshooting potential problems. A student is notified via Guilford College e-mail when a problem exists.