Graduation Requirements

Curriculum students are scholastically eligible for graduation when they have (1) satisfied the specific requirements of the program in which they are enrolled, (2) have paid all outstanding debts to the College, and (3) have a major GPA of 2.0 (C) or better. Developmental courses do not count toward required hours for graduation.

 Graduation fees are non-refundable. An additional graduation fee will be charged for each additional certificate, diploma, or degree ordered for a given graduation exercise. The graduation fee covers diploma, cover, cap, gown, and tassel. Candidates should apply for graduation during registration of their last semester of enrollment. The graduation deadline to guarantee receiving a degree, cap, gown, and including the student’s name in the graduation bulletin is indicated on the academic calendar. Late applicants may apply until April 1, but are not guaranteed a cap and gown. Students who will complete program requirements at the end of Summer or Fall Semesters are required to apply for graduation by date indicated on the Academic Calendar.

Graduation with Honors

Graduates who have maintained a major grade point average of 3.5 or better are eligible for graduation with honors. Honor graduates wear a gold cord during graduation exercises.

President’s List

To qualify for the President’s List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a grade point average of 4.0 (A) in all courses taken during the semester. A grade of “I” (Incomplete) automatically disqualifies students from the President’s List.

Dean’s List

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better with no grade below “C” for the semester. A grade of “I” (Incomplete) automatically disqualifies students from the Dean’s List.

Awards

During each graduation exercise, special awards are presented to graduates who have distinguished themselves in the areas of service, leadership, and scholastic achievement. To be eligible for such awards, students must have a minimum major grade point average of 3.0.

Program Award

Nominees must be candidates for graduation, have demonstrated academic excellence, and possess outstanding qualities in cooperation and initiative.

Distinguished Graduate Award

Nominees for this award must be candidates for graduation, have demonstrated academic excellence, possess outstanding qualities of leadership and citizenship, be of good moral character, and have demonstrated active participation in student activities and service to the College.

Commencement Exercises

Degrees, diplomas, and certificates are awarded to curriculum students who have met requirements for graduation. Commencement exercises are held annually at the end of Spring Semester.

Six students will be chosen to serve as marshals during the graduation ceremony. Faculty will select marshals based on GPA, academic promise, and other positive qualities and characteristics. Students from each of the following program areas will be selected: College Transfer, Allied Heath, Career and Technical Education, and Advanced Manufacturing and Automotive.