The graduation application deadline for all undergraduates across the university is the 10th Friday of each semester. Please note there are no applications accepted after the deadline. Students who apply to graduate after the 10th Friday will be required to graduate the following semester. To apply to graduate, please complete the “Application to Graduate-BSN” online form.
It is the responsibility of students to confirm that they have:
1. Cumulative Point Hour Ratio (CPHR) of 2.0 in the University.
2. Completed the minimum number of 120 credit hours (core nursing courses, pre-requisite courses, and transfer credits from the previous non-nursing bachelor degree). Repeated courses due to unsatisfactory grades will only be counted once toward the minimum required credit hours. Students can access their Degree Audit Report at www.buckeyelink.osu.edu. Scroll down to ‘Enrollment and Academic History’ and select ‘Degree Audit.’
Standards for Latin Honors at Graduation*
Faculty Rule 3335-9-33 states: Degrees cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude may be granted for exceptional achievement in the curriculum of each enrollment unit for students who have completed 60 semester credit hours at The Ohio State University and have achieved the following cumulative point hour ratio.
Summa Cum Laude: 4.00 – 3.90
Magna Cum Laude: 3.89 – 3.70
Cum Laude: 3.69 – 3.50
Latin honors are awarded after autumn term of the senior year. If the student is not eligible after autumn semester, spring grade point average will be considered. Student will never lose the honor after autumn semester but a student may rise to the next award level at the conclusion of spring semester.
Research Distinction
The Research Distinction Option: Students who wish to complete undergraduate research may participate in The Research Distinction Option. The Research Distinction Option recognizes students who complete a minimum of six credits hours in Nursing 4999 and an independent research project culminating in a thesis. Students completing the Research Distinction Option will graduate with “Research Distinction.”
The Application Process
Student interested in the Research Distinction option must submit an application at least two terms prior to graduation. In addition to the application students must fulfill the following requirements:
• Application with the signature of the faculty advisor
• Enrollment in a minimum of six credit hours for Nursing 4999
• Completing an independent research project which cumulates in a thesis
• Oral defense and submission into the Knowledge Bank no later than four Fridays before the date of Commencement
• Submitting the Certification for Graduation with Research Distinction form immediately following a successful oral defense.
All applications and forms must be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion by the specified deadline. For more information about this option please contact the Office of Student Affairs, Equity, and Inclusion.