A candidate for the Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine shall have:

1. Completed all the required coursework and clinical practice class hours in the Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine program - 257 quarter units and 3,050 course work hours(2,070 hours of didactic courses and 980 hours of clinical internship courses) Ð with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

2. Met Stanton University's Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine Residency Requirement - completed not fewer than 52 quarter units, of the total required 257 quarter units, in residence at Stanton University.

3. Had a graduation check; this records check may be requested in the Admissions and Records Office when a student has no more than 5 classes left to complete degree requirement.

4. Completed all course work of the Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine within six academic years of initial enrollment (special consideration may be extended to students who take a formal leave of absence).

5. Filed an application for graduation in the Admissions and Records Office prior to the deadline listed in the academic calendar.

6. Paid, at the time of submission of the application for graduation, the $200.00 graduation and commencement fee.

7. Cleared all outstanding accounts and fulfilled all financial obligations to Stanton University.