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Minnesota State Board Policy

• 3.36 Academic Programs

Minnesota State System Procedure

• 3.36.1 Academic Programs

PROCEDURES

To graduate (be awarded a degree, diploma, or certificate) from Alexandria Technical and Community College students must meet the following requirements.

Requirements

Program Requirements

1. Fulfill program requirements listed on the Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) report with a minimum program GPA of 2.0 (C average).
2. Complete any additional program-specific requirements.

College Requirements

1. Complete the online graduation application.
2. Fulfill the residency requirement.
3. Fulfill all financial and legal obligations to the college.

Procedure

1. Application Submission
   1. Students submit the online graduation application by the Early Review deadline for their graduation semester.
      1. Applications received after the Early Review deadline will still be processed, but inclusion in the graduation ceremony program or timely credential mailing is not guaranteed.
   2. Early Review deadlines:
      1. Fall graduates – August 1
      2. Spring graduates – December 1
      3. Summer graduates – April 1
   3. Exceptions
      1. Students enrolled in the ATCC Farm Business Management programs may be exempt from completion of the online graduation application and still be awarded earned credentials. Completion of degree requirements will be coordinated with the Farm Business Management Program Director.
      2. This exception may also apply to EDGE Center of Innovation sponsored programs.
2. Registrar Review
   1. The ATCC Registrar or designee reviews applications after submission and notifies students and advisors of any unmet requirements.
   2. Award conferral occurs once grades are posted to the student's record at the end of their final semester.
3. Credential Mailing
   1. Credentials are mailed after all requirements are met. It is the student's responsibility to keep the college informed of address changes so that credentials are mailed to the correct address.

Returning Student Program Completion

Students who did not complete program or college requirements at the time of initial enrollment must follow the procedures outlined in ATCC Procedure 3.4.2 Readmissions.

Appeals

Students may appeal graduation decisions through the Academic and Student Affairs Appeal Process.

Graduation Ceremony

For more information about the graduation ceremony, see ATCC Procedure 3.36.5. Students are welcome to attend one graduation ceremony for each credential granted.