Fisk Four-Ever Pledge

Fisk is uniquely committed to your individual success and to making sure you maximize your Return on Investment.

Step 1 of that process is to excel academically and stay on track to graduate in 4 years. Follow the path below and you will succeed.

Step 2 is to take advantage of all the amazing opportunities that Fisk will provide you – from internships to mentoring, speakers, and leadership preparation.

Step 3 Fisk’s commitment to your success extends far beyond the 4-year pledge as we will support you and your individual career objectives long after you leave the University.

RoadMap to Success

First-year:

• Work with your Academic Advisor to identify and declare your Major
• Begin addressing your core requirements
• Explore other courses that might inspire your interests
• Meet with your academic advisor to review the major map for the 4-year graduation path in your chosen field of study; this will also entail core requirements and required courses for progress to more advanced classes. Failing or dropping a class may delay graduation due to the required sequencing of classes
• Successfully complete at least 30 credit hours

Second Year:

• Follow the 4-year plan determined by the department of your major and reviewed by your advisor
• Maintain your program’s academic requirements and competencies
• Successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, which brings your total credit hours to 60 or more

Third Year:

• Request a progress audit from your academic advisor
• Meet with your academic advisor prior to registration to review the 4-year plan for your declared major
• Successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, which brings your total credit hours to 90 or more

Fourth Year

• Apply for Graduation after completion of a minimum of 90 Credit hours and review your final degree audit with your advisor
• Successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, which brings your total credit hours to 120 or more
• Celebrate!

*(some majors may require more than 120 credit hours)