J. Graduation

Successful completion of all requirements leads to the D.M.D. degree. Approval to graduate rests with the Dean. Graduation requirements are:

1. A minimum of 11 semesters in residence; and
2. Completion of the curriculum within 16 semesters in residence except that students in the D.M.D./M.S. and D.M.D./Ph.D. programs may request a waiver of the 16 semester rule from the Dean.
3. Passing grades in all required courses; and
4. Cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher; and
5. Satisfactory completion of all clinical services; and
6. Passing Part I and Part II of the National Board Dental Examination; and
7. Return of assigned institutional property and equipment in acceptable condition; and
8. Payment of all outstanding financial obligations to include tuition and all required student fees, and
9. Completion of all required course and instructor evaluations including all clinical course and instructor evaluations.

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