Graduation Requirements

The College holds graduation ceremonies in May and August.  To graduate with a diploma or degree, students must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Declare an academic major and complete the requirements of a College approved program of study according to the student's official catalog. The official catalog is determined as a joint decision by the student and the academic advisor and must be a College catalog dated no more than five years prior to the date of graduation (i.e., a student graduating in 2007 cannot use a catalog earlier than 2002-2003).  Students should be aware that prerequisites for courses change frequently and that they will be required to meet the prerequisites which are in place at the time a course is taken.  The student must document the official catalog selected on the Application for Graduation.
2. Each course in the program of study must be completed by one of the following methods:
   • Take the course at A-B Tech.
   • Receive transfer credit.
   • Take an A-B Tech proficiency exam.
   
   At least half of the credit hours in a program of study must be earned at this College by taking courses and/or proficiency examinations. Any exception must be approved by the Vice President, Instructional Services.
    
   Because of rapid changes in workplace technologies, certain technical courses will "time out" after five years and must be repeated for graduation.  Exceptions must be approved by the department chairperson.
3. Earn a grade of at least "C" in each course with a major prefix and a minimum average of 2.0 ("C") quality points for the current program. Students completing their program of study with a program grade point average of 4.0 will be graduated with highest honors. Those who have a minimum program GPA of 3.75 will be graduated with high honors and those with a minimum program GPA of 3.50 will be graduated with honors. The student must assume primary responsibility for assuring that all requirements for graduation are met.
4. Submit an application for graduation to the Student Records and Registration Office the semester before completing degree requirements.  Purchase caps, gowns, and diplomas in March (Spring Graduation) or June (Summer Graduation).  Students who cannot attend graduation must still pay for the diploma.
5. Be in good standing; fulfill all financial obligations to the College; library clearance is also required.
6. Be present for graduation and attired in the proper academic robe. (Students who do not attend the graduation ceremony must submit to the President a written request to be excused at least two weeks prior to graduation.)

Online Forms

Application for Graduation
This form should be submitted the semester prior to the semester in which you will complete your requirements.

Application for a Certificate
This form should be submitted during the final term of your certificate program.