Graduation Requirements – Academics

It is the responsibility of each student to know and meet the graduation requirements of the College in their particular program of study and to maintain the minimum required grade average.

Success coaches and faculty advisors are available to work with individual students, but the final responsibility for meeting graduation requirements lies with the student.

The following list constitutes the minimum requirements for graduation:

• Satisfy proficiency standards in English, math, and reading. Complete all course requirements as outlined by curriculums, and achieve an overall grade point average of 2.00 or above with all passing grades.
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• Students who fail individual subjects or have incomplete grades must make up such deficiencies before being allowed to graduate.
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• Graduation Applications must be submitted through your Self-Service portal prior to the completion of course requirements. One semester prior to the semester that the student expects to complete graduation requirements, the student is expected to have a preliminary record check by an academic advisor.

  Application Deadlines
  
  Spring Graduates: March 31
  Summer Graduates:
  March 31 (to be listed in the graduation ceremony program)
  June 30 (if you do not plan to participate in the graduation ceremony)
  Fall Graduates: November 30

  Students must fulfill all financial obligations to the College.

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• • • • McDowell Tech confers degrees three times a year: December (Fall), May (Spring), and August (Summer). Degrees can only be conferred once a student applies to graduate.
  • • • Students should apply to graduate one semester “prior” to graduation. Apply to graduate through your Self-Service portal.
  • • • The graduation ceremony is in May.  It is optional for all students. If you are taking summer classes and want to participate, as long as you are within 10 hours or one semester of completing your degree, you may participate.
      • There are additional costs for the cap, gown, tassel, and honor cords.
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Save the date: May 10, 2024

3:00 PM – College Transfer & Business Technologies

7:00 PM– Career & Technical Education, Adult High School, and High School Equivalency

For a list of specific programs and times click here…

Supplies: Cap, gown, tassel, honor society cord/sash, and invitations can be purchased in the bookstore during designated times outlined in the Graduation Memorandum. Honor cords will be distributed at the graduation ceremony.

The 2024 Graduate Memorandum will be available in April 2024