Academic Catalog

Graduation

Graduation

Graduation ceremonies are held annually at the end of the winter semester.  Official diplomas are mailed to students who have satisfied all degree requirements.  Students who are within nine credits of completion are eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies. 

Application for Graduation Ceremonies

Information about graduation ceremonies and the application to participate in these ceremonies is available through MyGOCC.

Catalog Affecting Credits and Graduation

The date of the catalog by which credits are checked for graduation may not be more than four years earlier than the date of the issuance of the degree.  A student may not be checked by a catalog dated earlier than the time of entrance.  Students may not use a combination of catalogs to graduate but must follow the degree requirements in one catalog.  If a student's work is interrupted by military service, an extension of time of not more than six years will be allowed equal to the period of interruption.

Certificate/Degree Requirements

Current requirements for graduation with an associate degree are as follows:

Degree Requirements

  1. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. (C); specific programs require a higher GPA
  2. A minimum of 60 credits for an associate degree in the required areas.
  3. A minimum of 15 credits must be earned at Glen Oaks Community College.

Certificate Requirements

  1. A cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.0.
  2. Satisfy the credit requirements of the certificate.
  3. A minimum of 15 credits must be earned at Glen Oaks Community College.

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

(Refer to Policy 3.31) Adopted by Board of Trustees 1/13/93, reviewed 9/14/05, revised 8/13/14.
(Position titles updated 07/02, 9/17/14.)

Second Degrees

Second degrees will be awarded based on the catalog in effect at the time of enrollment in the new program and cannot be extended beyond four years.  For a second associate degree, a student must complete a minimum of 15 additional credit hours beyond the first degree at Glen Oaks and achieve a 2.0 grade point average for the additional credits.  It is required that these additional credits be planned and approved in writing through an academic advisor. The written approval of the additional 15 credits must be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office in order to be considered for the awarding of the degree.

Second Certificates

Second or additional certificates will be evaluated based on the catalog in effect at the completion of the second certificate. (Refer to  Policy 3.32)