Graduation and Commencement

GRADUATION AND COMMENCEMENT

Commencement exercises to award degrees, diplomas, and certificates to students in respective programs are held after the spring semester. When you seek to graduate, you must file a Graduation Application with the Records Office, located in Student Services, room 3 of the Student Center. Those eligible for a degree, diploma, or certificate are encouraged to participate in the Commence­ment ceremony as a public celebration of your commitment, determination, and accomplishments. The specific date of the Commencement ceremony is listed on the College Calendar. All students who have completed credential requirements since the previous Commencement are invited to participate. See the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines.

Requirements

To qualify for a degree, diploma, or certificate in a program of study, you will need to:

1. Complete all of the courses as outlined in the official Curriculum Standards,

2. Earn the minimum required total semester hours,

3. Maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or better in the program of study. Some programs also require a grade of “C” or better on required courses; all nursing programs require a grade of “B” or better, and

4. Submit a graduation application.

Students may receive a certificate, diploma, or degree from Isothermal Community College in accordance with the requirements stated in the College Catalog in effect when they enroll in the Isothermal program of study. You are responsible for monitoring progress in your program of study and ensuring you are taking courses within your program for the correct college catalog year. For students transferring to Isothermal Com­munity College, at least 25% of the credits required for graduation must be earned at Isothermal Community College. The Committee on Admissions, Academic Continuation, and Records must approve any exception to this policy.

Note: In accordance with the North Carolina Community College Reverse Transfer initiative and college practices that support students through workforce credentialing, Isothermal Community College may identify and award credentials to students who have met requirements 1-3 for credentials including, and in addition to, their active program of study.