Pennsylvania § 6505 - Power to confer degrees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6505 — Power to confer degrees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6505. Power to confer degrees.
A nonprofit corporation as defined in Title 15 (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations) which receives a certificate of authority under this chapter authorizing the conferring of degrees may confer baccalaureate degrees in the arts, science, philosophy or literature, but only upon students who have completed a college or university course normally covering four years, or such other degrees at the associate, baccalaureate or advanced level as may be specified in the certificate of authority. The qualifications of admission to these four-year courses, or to advanced classes in these courses, shall be not less than four years of academic or high school preparation, or its equivalent, and shall be subject to the standards promulgated by the State board.
Cross References. Section 6505 is referred to in section 7102 of this title; section 3702 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports); section 6303 of Title 23 (Domestic Relations).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6505
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6505 cover?
Section 6505 ("Power to confer degrees.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 6505?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6505" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 6505 apply to my situation?
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