To qualify for a bachelor's degree from Christian Brothers University, a student must complete all degree requirements as outlined while maintaining an overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 as well as a minimum average of 2.0 in satisfaction of major requirements. To fulfill residency requirements, 35 of the last 70 hours and at least 25% of total hours applied toward a degree must be earned at CBU (see school or department requirements for any further restrictions on courses in the major area).  The 2.0 minimum Grade Point Average is also required in each of the optional minors and 50% of required courses must be taken at Christian Brothers University.  Specific course requirements in major and minor fields are listed under 'Degree Requirements' for each school in the course catalog. Students may graduate under the catalog in effect when they enter Christian Brothers University or any subsequent catalog. Students must notify the Registrar's Office when they want to upgrade to a subsequent catalog.  To qualify for a master's degree from Christian Brothers University, a student must complete all degree requirements as outlined while maintaining an overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 (see specific graduate department for any further restrictions on courses). 

All students planning to receive a diploma in May or August must file an application for a degree with the Office of the Registrar no later than December 1st. Students planning to receive a diploma in December must file a graduation application by September 15.

Students must fill out an official Intent to Graduate Form with the Registrar's Office before they can graduate. If a student fails to do this, he/she will graduate once this is done, and the graduation date will be the one after the form is completed.