2007-2008 Catalog - Iowa Valley Community College District

Graduation Requirements
ECC and MCC award the degrees of Associate in Arts,
Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, and
Associate in General Studies. Additionally, diplomas and
certificates are awarded to students who successfully
complete specific vocational-technical programs.
Students may satisfy the requirements in effect at the
time of enrollment in their program, or the requirements in
effect at the time of graduation, as long as the requirements
are not more than five years older than the current
academic year. Full requirements of the chosen program
must be met; adjustments will be made in instances
where programs have changed and courses are no
longer available.
Application for Graduation
Students who intend to graduate by the end of the summer
term must complete an "Application for Graduation"
form through the Registrar's Office by March to be eligible
to participate in the spring graduation ceremony. The
form must be accompanied by a required fee.
Commencement exercises provide formal recognition to
students who have satisfied the requirements for a
degree or diploma from ECC/MCC. One ceremony is
held each year; students completing requirements prior to
that commencement, or at the end of the summer term
following commencement, may participate in the May ceremony.
students may receive degrees, diplomas or certificates
at the end of the fall, spring, or summer terms,
upon completion of diploma, degree, or certificate
requirements.
Students should meet with their academic advisors by
mid-term of the semester preceding the semester in
which they plan to graduate. At this time, they should
verify graduation requirements and complete a
Graduation Checklist. Although faculty advisors will help
students plan to meet these requirements, ultimate
responsibility rests with the student.
Commencement
Iowa Valley Community College District
Ellsworth & Marshalltown
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