A student will earn a certificate, diploma or an Associate’s degree upon satisfactorily completing all requirements for graduation and complying with all applicable college policies, including that all 抖阴pro financial obligations are met.
Students have four years to complete the graduation requirements published in the catalog under which they initially enrolled or in any subsequent catalog published during their enrollment. General education courses have an indefinite life span; however, there may be a restricted time frame on a specific general education course in a specific academic program. Technical credits have a lifespan of 5 years from the time the course was completed.
Students must file an Application for Graduation after registering for the semester in which they expect to complete their graduation requirements.
Course and credit requirements for degree programs vary depending on the program. For specific requirements for all programs, please see program pages in the College Catalog. General graduation requirements for degree programs include:
Course and credit requirements for diploma and certificates vary depending on the program. For specific requirements for all programs, please see program pages in the College Catalog.
Course substitutions will be allowed when the resulting substitution is relevant to the course it replaces and maintains the integrity of the academic program. No more that 25% of the total credit hours required in a degree, diploma or certificate program may be substituted.
In order to be awarded both the certificate and the degree, the student must apply to complete the certificate at least one semester prior to completing the corresponding associate degree. Students who apply for the certificate after earning the associate's degree will not be awarded the certificate. Students interested in completing a certificate and its corresponding associate degree should consult with an advisor to create an appropriate educational plan.
A formal commencement ceremony is planned for the end of each spring semester. Invitations will be sent to all graduation applicants. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 – 3.99 in courses earned at 抖阴pro will be awarded honors at graduation which is noted on their transcript and diploma. Student with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 in courses earned at 抖阴pro will be awarded distinction at graduation which is noted on their transcript and diploma.
Diplomas are generated following a final, successful graduation requirement check conducted by the Office of Student Affairs. Diplomas are generated at the end of the fall, spring, and summer terms. Graduates should receive their diplomas 10 to 12 weeks from the end of the term.
