Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3358:14 - Northwest State Community College › Chapter 3358:14-5 - Academics › Section 3358:14-5-11 - Graduation requirements

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A) The associate degree is awarded upon the
			 successful completion of any  degree program. A certificate is awarded upon the successful
			 completion of any 
			 certificate programs.
(B)
								The college shall maintain the list of degrees and
			 certificates eligible for graduation and published in the college catalog and
			 other environs that the college deems appropriate.
(C) To
			 be considered a candidate for an associate degree or a certificate, the student
			 must have completed all the requirements for that degree/certificate as
			 described in the college catalog in
			 effect at the time the student enrolled in the program leading to that degree.
(D)
								The catalog in effect at the time of a student's
			 acceptance to the college is their "catalog in force." If the requirements for
			 the degree change while the student is enrolled in a degree or certificate
			 program, the student may choose their entrance catalog or any subsequent
			 catalog as their chosen catalog in force for meeting their graduation
			 requirements.
(E)
								Students are expected to complete the requirements for
			 their desired degree or certificate in a timely fashion. That period is six
			 calendar years from the time the student initially enrolled in their degree or
			 three calendar years for their certificate, unless otherwise determined by
			 specific program accreditation. If the student does not receive a degree or
			 certificate in a timely fashion, their graduation requirements become the
			 catalog in force at the semester of graduation. Exceptions to this policy can
			 be granted by the vice president for academics of the college.
(F) To be considered a candidate for a
			 degree or certificate, the student must meet the program grade point average
			 requirements, complete the minimum number of credit hours at
			 
								NSCC for the degree or certificate, and complete or
			 submit applicable assessment activities.
(G) The college shall verify eligibility
			 of individual students to receive degrees or certificates in accordance with
			 established procedures.
(H) Individuals may earn more than one
			 degree or certificate provided all requirements are met as stated in this
			 policy and the college catalog.
(1)
									The registrar will perform a degree audit to verify
			 that all applicable degree/certificate requirements have been met. Current
			 graduation requirements include:
(a)
										Successful completion of all required courses in the
			 program. Certain majors require a "C" or better in certain courses to meet
			 graduation requirements. Each required course in which an "F" grade is received
			 must be repeated (please refer to course repeat policy and/or academic fresh
			 start policy).
(b)
										Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of
			 2.00.
(c)
										Attain a minimum 2.00 grade point average in their
			 technical courses.
(d)
										Complete a minimum of thirty per cent of the credits
			 from NSCC.
(e)
										In addition, graduates may be required to:
(i)
											Complete a
			 nationally normed test.
(ii)
											Submit the required elements of a
			 portfolio.