Time to Graduation

Students are expected to graduate within 10 semesters.

Students must make continuous progress toward their degrees to maintain eligibility for graduation in their desired major. Failure to progress due to repeated courses or failures may necessitate shifting to an alternate major or completing an associate degree. Students are expected to attend all three semesters per academic year (Fall, Winter, Spring), unless otherwise approved. 

Students may take elective courses, pursue additional majors, or participate in programs beyond the Holokai requirements if these can be completed within the expected time to graduation. Additional academic pursuits will not justify any further extension of the time to graduation.

The time to graduation for students with prior college credits will be prorated based on credits, as outlined below. Credits are defined as those applicable to GE, major/minor, program substitutions, or total graduation credits—even if the student has not declared the matching program at the time of evaluation.

Usable Transfer Credits/ Number of Semesters:

• 0 | 10 semesters
• 15–29 | 9 semesters
• 30–44 | 8 semesters
• 45–59 | 7 semesters
• 60–74 or an Associate’s Degree | 7semesters
• 75 or more | Prorated

An additional semester for an internship outside the United States is permitted. Other considerations, such as Leave of absence (“LOA”) reduced course load (RCL), or part-time semesters, will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis through the appeals process.  An additional semester may be granted as an exception. Students are not permitted to exceed 11 semesters.

Students who began prior to Fall 2025 may elect to move to this new policy. Appeals will be reviewed by the Enrollment Services Committee (“ESC”).