2024-2025 Graduate Catalog > Graduate Student Graduation Requirements > Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

The following general guidelines for graduation apply to candidates for graduate degrees. Any additional requirements are specified in the section which describes a particular program.

1. Students must complete all program requirements for the degree, as outlined in the Catalog when the students initially enroll.
2. Students must have a cumulative GPA of:
   1. 3.0 for students in the Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Health Administration, or Post Master’s Certificates.
   2. 2.8 for students in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
3. Students must submit a Graduation Application to their Academic Advisor for review and signature. Completed forms must be submitted by students or the Academic Advisor to the Office of Student Records one semester prior to graduation. (Refer to Academic Calendar (https://mercycollege.edu/academics/academic-calendar) for due date.)