Office of the University Registrar

College of Building Construction

Degree Requirements

Seniors must file formal application for a degree in the Office of the University Registrar early in the semester in which they expect to receive the degree.

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, a student must complete all of the following satisfactorily:

  • Complete 61 semester hours of building construction prerequisite requirements.
  • Complete the approved program in building construction consisting of 64 semester hours of 3000/4000-level course work taken in the junior/senior years.
  • Attain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
  • Attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all 3000/4000-level degree requirements.
  • A minimum of 125 semester hours is required for graduation. The waiving of any required course does not reduce the hours required for graduation.
  • Take the AIC (American Institute of Constructors) Associate Constructor Examination in the final senior semester.

To receive the Bachelor of Science in Fire and Emergency Services, a student must complete all of the following satisfactorily:

  • Complete 60 semester hours of fire and emergency services prerequisite requirements.
  • Complete the approved program in fire and emergency services consisting of 60 semester hours of 3000/4000-level course work taken in the junior/senior years.
  • Attain at least a 2.0 overall GPA.
  • Attain at least a 2.0 GPA on all 3000/4000-level degree requirements.
  • A minimum 120 semester hours is required for graduation. The waiving of any required course does not reduce the hours required for graduation.

Graduating with Honors