Academic Catalog

Certificates and Degrees

(POLICY 3.31)

Degree Requirements

Graduation requirements for an associate’s degree:

  1. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.   Please note that specific programs may require a higher GPA.
  2. A minimum of 60 credits.
  3. A minimum of 15 credits must be earned at Glen Oaks Community College.

NOTE:  Courses below 100-level do NOT meet general education, degree specific, or program requirements and may not be used towards the minimum requirement of 60 credit hours.

Certificate Requirements

Graduation requirements for a certificate:

  1. A cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0.
  2. Satisfy the credit requirements of the certificate.
  3. A minimum of 25% of the certificate must be earned at Glen Oaks Community College.

Any substitution of certificate/degree requirements must be approved by the Vice-President of Academics.

Adopted by Board of Trustees 1/13/93, revised 7/02, reviewed 9/14/05, revised 9/17/14, 2017, 1/2020, revised 4/13/23