Degree
Requirements
Every Hendrix College student completes a combination of major requirements, liberal arts breadth requirements, and Via Hendrix experiences designed to prepare graduates for lives of accomplishment, integrity, service, and joy. Explore the requirements below to learn what is needed to earn a Hendrix degree.
Degree Requirements At a Glance
At a glance, these are the key requirements for earning a Hendrix degree. Review the sections below for complete details about each requirement.
- Complete 32 course credits/units
- Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 in your major
- Complete all major requirements
- Complete breadth requirements
- Complete Via Hendrix requirements
Degree Requirements in Detail
Academic Standards
To earn a Hendrix degree, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 32 course credits/units
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 within the major
- Satisfy all degree requirements established by the College
Major Requirements
Students must complete all requirements for their chosen major as outlined in the Academic Catalog. Requirements by degree are listed in the catalog.
Liberal Arts Breadth Requirements
A Hendrix education encourages students to explore diverse fields of knowledge and ways of thinking.
Students must complete coursework in these disciplines:
- Fine Arts
- Languages
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Quantitative Studies
- Well-Being
Via Hendrix Requirements
Via Hendrix, students connect their academic studies to meaningful professional and experiential learning opportunities.
Required experiences include:
- First-Year Experience
- Transition to college and begin planning your Hendrix journey.
- Career Foundations
- Prepare for internships, co-ops, and professional experiences.
- Co-op Experience
- Complete a full-time professional experience that connects classroom learning to real-world application.
- Co-op Reflection and Companion Experience
- Reflect on learning, professional growth, and future goals.
- Connect professional work experience back to the classroom.
- Senior-Year Experience
- Integrate your Hendrix education and prepare for life after graduation.
Resources
FAQs
Students must earn at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 GPA in their major.
Students must complete at least 32 course credits.
Students complete coursework across six liberal arts disciplines: arts, foreign language, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and quantitative studies. Course listings by department are available in the Academic Catalog.
Yes. Through Via Hendrix, all students complete a professional co-op experience.
Major requirements are available in the Academic Catalog, listed by department.
Contact Us
Contact the Office of the Registrar or your academic advisor for guidance on graduation requirements, degree progress, and academic planning.