Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree

To earn a baccalaureate degree a student must:

• Earn a minimum of 120 semester credits. Thirty of the last forty credits must be completed at Loras College
• Complete all of the Loras College General Education requirements
• Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000
• Complete all requirements for at least one major, including the stated minimum major grade point average

The (FEV) General Education Required Courses

Foundations Courses (12-13 credits)

Students must complete one course in each category.

Explorations Courses (12-14 credits)

Students must complete a minimum of four Explorations courses and must take at least one course from each category. Explorations courses may count toward the fulfillment of major requirements, however, a maximum of one Explorations course may double count to fulfill the requirements of a major and the general education program. Students with a double (or triple) major may double count one Explorations course in each major.

Vocations Courses (9 credits)

Students must complete one course in each category.

Integrative Capstone (IN) (credits may vary)

Students must complete one IN designated course as part of the completion of a major.

January Term

All students must complete a minimum of two courses offered during the January term, or receive a waiver based on the amount of transfer credit. All first-year students are required to enroll in a January term course during their first January. These courses are designed to incorporate strong experiential learning elements. More information can be found at https://www.loras.edu/academics/januaryterm/january-term-details/.

Note: Course offerings can be viewed on the IQ Main Page at: https://lorasedu.sharepoint.com/Academics/IQ/SitePages/Home.aspx