Business Administration - John F. Kennedy University

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is recommended to the Commission on teacher Credentialing for
the credential. The credential analyst will also notify the registrar’s
office that credential program completion should be noted on the
student’s transcript.
Recognition of Academic Honors
Undergraduate Students
students who demonstrate exceptionally high academic scores
are eligible for graduation honors. academic honors are posted
to the diploma and final transcript when the student’s degree is
conferred. Graduation honors are based upon all courses applied
toward the bachelor’s degree and are determined according to the
following table:
Honor Minimum GPA
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summa Cum laude 3.85+
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Magna Cum laude 3.75–3.849
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Cum laude 3.50–3.749
students who are not eligible for graduation honors may be eligible
for honors in the major instead. only students whose cumulative
GPa is below 3.50 are eligible for honors in the major. to receive
honors in major, the student’s major GPa, which is computed as
the grade-point average of courses in the major program, must be
3.60 or higher.
Graduate Students
Graduate students do not receive honors based on grade-point
average; however, each college selects an outstanding student to
honor at commencement (see below).
Graduation with Honors for the College of Law
students who have completed their degree requirements, have
completed at least 39 of the 56 required numerically graded units
in residence at the College of law, and who have taken no more
than 17 terms (including summers) to complete their degree
requirements are eligible for graduation with honors as follows:
Honor Minimum GPA
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summa Cum laude 88+
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Magna Cum laude 85–87.99
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Cum laude 83–84.99
academic honors will be posted on the students’ transcripts and
diplomas.
Commencement Ceremony
The ceremonial recognition of graduation is a very special
occasion at the University. Graduating students and prospective
graduates who meet the requirements listed in the policies
below are encouraged to participate in this June event. students
who meet the following criteria are eligible to participate in
the commencement ceremony:
• Prior fall and winter graduates,
• Students who are completing all requirements as of
spring quarter or semester,
• Students who have six or fewer quarter or four semester
units to complete in summer.
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students must also fulfill the master’s/doctoral examination
or thesis/master’s/doctoral dissertation project requirements if
relevant to their degree programs. students in programs requiring
a master’s examination must either have passed the exam or be
scheduled to take it during summer quarter. Thesis and doctoral
dissertation students must have the rough draft of the thesis or
dissertation project approved by May 15.
Awards at the Commencement Ceremony
Outstanding Student Award
at the request of the president of the University, each college
selects a student to honor at commencement who best exemplifies
academic excellence, service to their college or the University, and
service to the community. Due to the high regard in which they are
held, these awards are the only awards presented to students at the
commencement ceremony.
The Founding President Harry L. Morrison
Distinguished Teaching Award
a citation and monetary gift is given to honor the memory of
Dr. Morrison, founding president of the University. The award
recognizes special dedication to the University and its students and
is made to the faculty member who best exemplifies excellence in
teaching and creativity in the classroom as well as in program and
curriculum development and contribution to the enhancement
and development of the faculty member’s field of study.
Transcripts
students may obtain John F. Kennedy University official transcripts
by providing a written request that gives name, student iD
number or social security number, current address, major, dates
of enrollment, degrees/certificates awarded, name on transcript (if
different from current name), address to which the transcripts are
to be sent, and any special instructions (e.g., holding for current
grades or degree posting). transcript Request Forms are available
in the registrar’s office in Pleasant hill, student services office in
Campbell, and online. all transcript requests must be signed and
accompanied by a current fee for each transcript. Rush transcripts
will be sent within one working day following receipt of request
for the current rush transcript fee. Rush processing cannot be
guaranteed during registration periods.
a transcript is issued only if all financial obligations to the
University have been paid in full. Unofficial transcripts will not be
issued to students. transcripts are never faxed.
Transferability of JFK University Courses
Each institution has its own policies for transfer credit and students
are advised to contact the receiving institution to determine
transferability of JFKU coursework. JFKU courses taken credit/no
credit may not be accepted by other institutions.
Unit Credit
Units described throughout this catalog, excluding law, are quarter
units (credits). The University subscribes to the national standard
for student workload, which is a minimum of 500 seat minutes per
quarter unit of credit.
The College of law is on the semester system. one and one-half
(1.5) quarter units equal one semester unit (credit).
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