A graduate degree from Concordia University carries the following general requirements. Students will:

1. Successfully complete all required courses in the degree program with a cumulative grade point average in the courses of a 2.0 or higher.
2. Complete petitions for any and all substitutions made in the program.
3. Complete all assessment activities and outcomes examinations required by the program or for the degree.
4. Submit an online application for graduation/program completion upon reaching 12 credits, or when prompted to do so by the Registrar.
5. Be approved as a candidate for a degree by the faculty, upon the recommendation of the Registrar.

Students who complete all course requirements within 30 calendar days following the end of a regular academic term at Concordia University are listed as graduates of that term.