In the fourth or final semester in the program, students must apply for graduation. Students attending both DVC and Ohlone must apply at both schools unless they hold a B.A. or higher degree. If so, they must apply only at Ohlone. Only upon clearance for graduation by the Ohlone College Evaluation Technician, through the Admissions and Records Office at Ohlone College will a graduate be eligible to receive an A.S. degree. The Respiratory Therapy Department will then issue a certificate of completion which is required to become a licensed practitioner in the state of California.
Students pay enrollment fees at the college where they are electing units.
All Respiratory Therapy course enrollment fees are paid to Ohlone College. Many of the books purchased in the first semester will be used throughout the program. Additional books are added each semester.