To be considered for a Nipissing University degree, students in the Faculty of Arts and Science must successfully complete at least 30 credits at Nipissing.

Students who apply to graduate with a three-year General degree must include at least 18 Nipissing credits in each major.

Students who apply for a four-year Honours degree must include at least 30 Nipissing credits in each major.

Students who apply for a three-year Liberal degree must include at least nine Nipissing credits in each declared sequence.