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Current Students
Graduation
Degree Requirements | Commencement Ceremony | Multiple or Concurrent Degrees | 2008 Graduates
 Getting ready to graduate? Congratulations . . . you’re in the home stretch! Here’s what needs to happen next:
1. Apply for Graduation:
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Complete a graduation application at least two terms prior to the term you plan to finish the requirements for your certificate or degree. Degrees/Certificates are not awarded to students unless they submit a graduation application.
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Once submitted, COCC’s Admissions & Records Office will evaluate your COCC transcript and any other college transcripts you have on file. When your evaluation is completed, it will be sent to you and your faculty advisor via email.
2. Review Your Degree Evaluation!
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Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to be informed about degree requirements and to select the appropriate classes as outlined in the Catalog. You should work closely with your faculty advisor to assure you are on track and have accurate information.
3. Commencement Ceremony:
In order for your name to be included in the Commencement Program, your Graduation Application must be received by the Admissions and Records Office by May 15.
*Unless you have requested that we keep all your records confidential, your name will be printed in the
commencement program and in the local newspaper.
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A graduation/commencement is held once each year in June, on the Saturday following the end of spring term. All graduates who have completed their certificates or degrees in the academic year, beginning with summer term, may participate. In addition, students who are registered in spring or summer courses that will complete their required degree coursework may participate.
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Check your COCC email! All students who have applied for a certificate or degree will be sent graduation/commencement details via COCC email in April. The email includes a "commencement participation” web form which must be submitted whether you plan to participate or not.
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Students wishing to participate in the ceremony must attend the mandatory graduation rehearsal held Friday afternoon. Rehearsal reminders will be sent via email to all students who have indicated that they plan to participate.
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Graduation announcements, caps, gowns and tassels may be ordered from the Bookstore beginning May 1. Students participating in the ceremony must pick up their gowns by the first week in June.
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Commencement takes place outdoors in the Mazama field. Therefore, tickets are not required and you can invite all your friends and relatives to share in your well deserved academic achievement!
Degree and certificate requirements
To earn a COCC certificate or degree, students must meet all degree-specific course requirements as listed in the COCC Catalog, as well as the following:
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Complete at least 93 credits for the associate degree, or complete all required certificate courses and credits as listed in COCC catalog.
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Earn a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade-point average at COCC.
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Owe no debt to the College.
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Satisfy matriculation rules by having a high school diploma, GED or demonstrating ability to benefit through the placement test.
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Complete at least 24 COCC residency credits for an associate degree; 18 COCC residency credits for a certificate. (challenge course credits do not apply).
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Meet at least one of the following criteria:
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The student is eligible for the degree or certificate at the end of the last term attended at COCC when he or she meets degree requirements listed in any catalog in effect during the student’s most recent continuous (unbroken) attendance
1. for the AA, limited to the most recent five years’ catalogs
2. for the AAS, AGS, AS and certificates limited to the most recent two years’ catalogs
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The student transfers back to COCC other college credit within the term immediately following the last term attended at COCC, excluding summer, and meets degree requirements listed in any catalog in effect during the most recent continuous (unbroken) attendance
1. for the AA, limited to the most recent five years’ catalogs
2. for the AAS, AGS, AS and certificates limited to the most recent two years’ catalogs
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The student left COCC prior to completing degree requirements but through subsequent transfer credit meets degree requirements currently in effect at the time of final degree evaluation and award.
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Multiple or concurrent degrees
Students must meet the degree requirements outlined above for each degree. For each additional degree, students must complete a minimum of 15 COCC credits that are different from those used for the other degree(s) and are applicable to the additional degree requested.
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