The College of St. Scholastica pledges that new students who enter the College as first year undergraduate students and follow these guidelines will graduate in four years.

The College of St. Scholastica makes this pledge because it is committed to quality education, has confidence in its advisement program and availability of course offerings and desires to keep the College affordable to all students.

These are the stipulations of the St. Scholastica Four Year Pledge:

1. If you complete an average of sixteen (16) credits counting toward graduation each semester (32 credits a year). (You may use credit earned during the summer to meet the 32-credit-per-year requirement);
2. If you maintain a minimum of a 2.0 cumulative grade point average and you attain the required grade in all courses in your intended major;
3. If you do not fail or withdraw from any course without making up the credits during this four year period of time;
4. If you are formally accepted into your chosen major no later than the spring semester of your sophomore year, follow the course sequence in the advisor's manual and maintain that major's required academic progression and skills requirements;

And do not complete your education in four years, St. Scholastica will offer you a grant (after federal and state financial aid have been credited to you) to cover tuition costs until the degree program is completed. (A student exercising the pledge must apply for financial aid as he/she enters the fifth year.)

Exceptions:

• If you are formally accepted into one major and change majors during the four year period;
• If you seek licensure in education, elect an additional major, or additional certifications that extend the course of study (such as the gerontology certificate); NOTE: some students seeking licensure in teaching may not be able to complete all requirements in 4 years;
• If you "stop out" for a semester due to personal, financial or other reasons; you are no longer covered by the pledge.