Catalog Year

A student enrolled at a NSHE institution may elect to graduate under the catalog of the year of enrollment in a baccalaureate-level program or the year of graduation. However, University Core Curriculum requirements for graduation are determined by the year of admission to the university as a regular degree- seeking student.

Students who change their major must choose the catalog of the year of the latest change of major or the year of graduation.

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

In the case of NSHE transfer students, any exceptions to this policy will be handled by the Transfer Center and the transfer agreement contract process.

NSHE institutions do not guarantee the awarding of a degree based upon the unchanged requirements of a particular catalog. Periodic revisions of degree requirements are made because of advances in knowledge, changes in occupational qualifications or the expectations of accrediting authorities. If such revisions have occurred, the college may require a reasonable adherence to the degree requirements of a recent or current catalog.

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 A degree, diploma or certificate that is awarded in error, or upon fraudulent claims, will be withdrawn immediately and the student’s record will be corrected accordingly.