Graduation Requirements

Student will be awarded his or her certification in Basic Machine Shorthand upon completion of these requirements:

1. LITERARY - Three five-minute tests at 180 wpm with a minimum of 95.0 percent accuracy. All tests must be transcribed on site within 70 minutes.
2. JURY CHARGE - Three five-minute tests at 200 wpm with a minimum of 95.0 percent accuracy. All tests must be transcribed on site within 70 minutes.
3. TESTIMONY - Three five-minute tests at 225 wpm with a minimum of 95.0 percent accuracy. All tests must be transcribed on site within 70 minutes.
4. 4-VOICE TESTIMONY - Student must transcribe five sessions per semester beginning at 140 wpm.
5. INTERNSHIP - The student shall complete all internship requirements as outlined in the internship syllabus, including at least 45 verified hours of writing.
6. GPA - The student shall maintain satisfactory progress and a minimum GPA of 2.0.
7. ACADEMIC COURSES - Student must successfully complete all academic courses with a grade of at least a "D" in each course.
8. EXIT INTERVIEW - The student must complete an exit interview and must satisfy all financial obligations to the Stenotype Institute.

Once all of these requirements have been met and all financial obligations are satisfied, the successful student will receive his or her certification in Basic Machine Shorthand from the Stenotype Institute, a symbol of superior achievement.

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