Graduation and Recognition
Degree, Diploma, and Certificate Requirements
Martin Community College confers the Associate in Applied Science Degree upon students who successfully complete a two-year technical program and the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Engineering degree to those who successfully complete a two-year college transfer program. An Associate in General Education Degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the two-year General Education Program. A diploma is awarded to students who satisfactorily complete a vocational program or an approved diploma-level program. A certificate is awarded to students who complete approved certificate-level programs.
Students are scholastically eligible for graduation when they have satisfied the specific requirements of the program in which they are enrolled, have paid all outstanding debts to the College, and have a major grade point average of 2.0. Physical Therapist Assistant and Medical Assisting students must make a “C” or better on all courses including General Education to be eligible for graduation. PTA students should refer to the PTA Handbook for grading of Clinical Evaluation.
No matter how many hours students transfer from another institution, they must complete a minimum of 25 percent of the credit hours required in their program at MCC to be eligible to graduate from that program.
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 Catalog of Record
Students in continuous attendance (Summer Semester excepted) may graduate under the provisions of the catalog in effect on their date of entry into their current curriculum, or under the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of graduation, if they have made a change in their Catalog of Record. Students who would like to change their Catalog of Record must notify the Registrar and their Advisor. Students not enrolled for one academic year must graduate under the provisions of the catalog in effect on their first date of re-entry into the curriculum or the catalog in effect at the time of graduation. Students who do a program change must graduate under the provisions of the catalog in effect on the date that their program change becomes effective or the catalog in effect at the time of graduation.
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.
Graduation 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.
Marshals
Six students will be chosen to serve as marshals during graduation. 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.