To be eligible, students must:
- Begin their full time college career at Manchester (transfers are not eligible).
- Take responsibility for knowing degree and major requirements.
- Review their plan of study regularly with their academic advisor, especially during their first and second years.
- Notify their advisor promptly of changes in their plan of study.
- Submit the Election of Major form in the spring of their second year.
- Register for classes during the College’s published registration period.
- Complete an average of 32 semester hours each academic year.
- Earn grades sufficient to allow them to enroll in the next level of required courses in order not to repeat courses.
Students who change majors or pursue multiple majors or minors are not eligible for the guarantee, but most are still able to graduate in four years.
Manchester will provide:
- Complete and accurate information about degree and major requirements.
- Qualified academic advisors.
- Timely access to courses required for students’ degrees.
In the event that a student has met all requirements and is unable to complete the degree in four years or less, Manchester will:
- Pay tuition for any required courses taken at Manchester to complete a student’s major or degree. The student will be responsible for all room and board expenses, books and other charges and fees.