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7. The Residency Requirement

The following credit hours must be completed in residence* at Marietta College.

A. No less than 25% of the degree including:

1. No more than 15 credits earned in transfer after completion of 58 credits or initial matriculation at Marietta College, whichever is later. Pre-approval is required from the Registrar, in consultation with the academic advisor, for any transfer credits taken after completion of 58 credit hours (or matriculation for transfer students enrolling at junior or senior standing) and will be granted only for students who can demonstrate a need for external credits to remain on track for degree completion. Students should seek advanced approval for individual courses from the appropriate department chair to ensure the credits will fulfill the desired requirement.
2. No fewer than 18 hours in the discipline of the major.
3. No fewer than 6 hours in a minor.
4. No fewer than 6 hours in a certificate.

*Credit hours earned through an approved consortium agreement, including approved off-campus study, are considered to be in residence.