Graduation Honors
One may graduate with honors from Bridgewater as summa cum laude, magna cum laude or cum laude. To graduate summa cum laude, a student must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.90, complete an honors project with a grade of A and
Grade Point Average and Grading System
A grade is assigned at mid-semester and at the end of the semester in each subject for which a student is officially registered. Only the grades assigned at the end of the semester are recorded on the permanent record. The
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
- Complete a minimum of 123 credit hours with a minimum of 48 credit hours chosen from junior- and senior-level courses.
- Complete general education requirements for the
Overload Policy
Students are permitted to enroll in a maximum of 18 credit hours without paying an overload fee. Normally only students on the Dean’s List may apply to the vice president and dean for academic affairs for permission to
Request to Transfer Credits
A student wishing to transfer credits to Bridgewater College must complete the
Permission to Take Courses for Transfer Credit Form, and submit it to the registrar for approval. Courses to be considered for transfer must be
