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Colorado Mesa University Graduation Policies


  • The student is ultimately and solely responsible for knowing the requirements for their degree(s) and for fulfilling those requirements in accordance with University and department policy.
  • Each student is responsible for obtaining a program sheet at the beginning of his or her work detailing the exact requirements for the degree or certificate being pursued.
  • Students are urged to consult with their advisors and check their DegreeWorks at least once each semester.
  • The University assumes no responsibility for difficulties arising when a student fails to establish and maintain contact with his or her faculty advisor and department head or fails to address issues noted in the DegreeWorks report.
  • Official graduation requirements are listed in the CMU Catalog and on the Program Sheet for the major. DegreeWorks should reflect these requirements. Any DegreeWorks discrepancies should be reported to the Registrar's Office upon discovery.