Get a Head Start on your Career
Our guarantee that you will graduate in four years positions you for grad school or a successful career ahead of most peers.
We are committed to making Jewell accessible to bright minds seeking an enriching academic experience. Our four-year graduation degree and three-year degree options are just two things that make Jewell a great value.
William Jewell College believes that graduation in four years is essential for an affordable education and provides great momentum into graduate school or a career. This approach saves the added expense of additional semesters and the lost wages of starting a career later. In recent years, approximately 90% of graduates have graduated in four years or less because William Jewell students are engaged, focused and well mentored by faculty. The four-year graduation guarantee is offered to new, first-year students who meet basic guidelines. With careful planning, you can satisfy the requirements for multiple majors or minors in four years.
Jewell guarantees that students can meet graduation requirements within four years (eight consecutive semesters) from the date of their original matriculation. Students who satisfy the guidelines stated below and who do not meet our graduation requirements within the four years may take up to an additional 16 credit hours required for graduation within one year of the originally-projected graduation date, free of tuition and fees.
In order to graduate from William Jewell, one must satisfy three essential requirements:
Students pursuing these programs of study are urged to work closely with their academic advisors in order to meet requirements for graduation as efficiently as possible.
Students who satisfy these specific guidelines and who do not meet our graduation requirements within the four years may take up to an additional 16 credit hours required for graduation within one year of the originally-projected graduation date, free of tuition and fees.
Students who wish to be assured of graduating in four years are responsible for taking certain steps to stay on track. The following guidelines are offered to assist students in responsible course planning and registration:
The Jewell Catalog states: “It is the student’s responsibility to comply with WJC Catalog regulations and posted registration policies and to enroll in courses appropriate for meeting degree requirements.” Similarly, it is the student’s responsibility to understand and follow the General, Specific, and Major Guidelines to ensure graduation within four years. Students should consult their academic advisors if they have questions concerning either General or Major Guidelines.