Catalog Year

A student enrolled at a NSHE institution may elect to graduate under:

• the catalog of the year of initial enrollment in a baccalaureate-level program,* or
• the catalog of the year of the latest change of major,** 
• the catalog year of initial enrollment at NSHE two-year institution if NSHE transfer.
• the catalog of the year of graduation.

Under unique circumstances a college may recommend graduation under an alternative catalog year.

Whichever catalog is used, it cannot be more than 10 years old at the time of graduation.

*Students who leave a major may later return to it with their former catalog year if that catalog is less than 10 years old.

**Students who are initially placed in a pre-major may retain their catalog year when they move from the pre-major to the major program.

Degrees, diplomas or certificates may not be granted unless all university requirements are fulfilled. A degree, diploma or certificate that is awarded in error, or upon fraudulent claims, will be revoked immediately and the student’s record will be corrected accordingly.