Degree Requirements

To qualify for a degree from La Roche, a student must:

  1. Complete the core curriculum (see Core Curriculum).
  2. Successfully earn a minimum of 120-136 unique credits and fulfill the residency requirement (must complete the last 30 credits at La Roche).
  3. Select a major and complete the program of studies that meets the divisional requirements and the approval of his/her advisor.
  4. Achieve a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.000 or "C" and GPA of all courses required to complete the major except those majors where more than a 2.000 is required. In those instances, students must achieve the major GPA as stated in the University catalog.
  5. Students must file an online application for graduation by the deadline published in the academic calendar. A graduation fee is payable at that time.