2011-12 CATALOG - Cascadia Community College

Instructional Programs AND Policies
Graduation Application
Deadlines
Students who are eligible for a degree or
certificate may submit a graduation
application during their last quarter or
the quarter preceding their last quarter.
Degrees and certificates are awarded on a
quarterly basis. Deadlines are:
• Fall quarter graduation —
third week of summer quarter.
• Winter quarter graduation —
third week of fall quarter.
• Spring quarter graduation —
third week of winter quarter.
• Summer quarter graduation —
second week of spring quarter.
Students who have graduated during the
previous fall and winter quarters may
participate in the annual spring
commencement ceremony, held in
mid-June.
Graduation Honors
Cascadia Community College places a
high value on scholarship. To encourage
and reward high academic achievement,
students who distinguish themselves in
the classroom throughout their program
of study are recognized by being awarded
Graduation Honors as described below
during Commencement and on their
diploma. All graduates earning
Graduation Honors will be given an honor
cord to wear in the Commencement
ceremony. For students graduating in
spring or summer, the honors listed in the
Commencement Program, as well as
honor cord distribution, will be based
upon a student’s cumulative grade point
average as of the end of winter quarter,
since spring and/or summer grades are not
available for this determination. Only
Cascadia Community College credits are
used to calculate the cumulative grade
point average for the purpose of awarding
graduation honors.
President’s Honors
Graduating students who complete at least
12 college-level credits each quarter during
their program of study and maintain a
cumulative grade point average of 3.9 to
4.0 shall be recognized with President’s
Honors.
Faculty Honors
Graduating students who maintain a
cumulative grade point average in their
college-level credits of at least 3.6 shall be
recognized with Faculty Honors.
Transfer Services
Cascadia’s academic advisors are available
to assist students wishing to transfer to a
four-year institution. Advisors help
students plan for Cascadia’s graduation
requirements, university admission
requirements, and the requirements of
various majors.
University admissions representatives
visit Cascadia every quarter to provide
materials, answer questions, and make
individual appointments. For a schedule
of university visits see our website or to
arrange to meet with a Cascadia advisor,
call 425.352.8220.
Start Your Bachelor’s
Degree at Cascadia
Through the Direct Transfer Agreement
(DTA) students may be able to complete
90 credits at Cascadia and satisfy most of
the general education requirements for a
baccalaureate degree program in
Washington State. Students intending to
receive an Associate’s degree from
Cascadia and transfer to a four-year
public or private university to complete a
Bachelor’s degree should consult with an
advisor at the receiving institution to
ensure courses and credits completed at
Cascadia will be accepted. Cascadia
advisors can assist in this process as well.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
University of
Washington Bothell
Cascadia has a dual enrollment agreement
with University of Washington Bothell.
Dual enrollment is a focused, efficient,
and cost-effective path for eligible
students to earn both an Associate’s
degree from Cascadia Community
College and a Bachelor’s degree from
University of Washington in one of three
programs: Interdisciplinary Arts and
Sciences, Business Administration, or
Computing and Software Systems. UWB
is a student-focused undergraduate and
graduate university that shares a campus
with Cascadia. UWB provides a rich and
rewarding education in a 21st century
learning environment. Classes are offered
day and evening, for full or part-time
students. Students interested in learning
more about dual enrollment should call
the Kodiak Corner at 425.352.8860 to
make an appointment with the Cascadia
dual enrollment advisor.
These college outcomes are the learning goals for all Cascadia students, faculty,
administrators, and staff. When practiced as lifelong learning habits, they encourage
personal growth, enhance productive citizenship, and foster individual and cooperative
learning. As they are assessed inside and outside the classroom, these outcomes guide
learning, decision-making, and actions by all members of the college community.
Communicate
with Clarity and Originality
The ability to exchange ideas
and information is essential to
personal growth, productive
work, and societal vitality.
communicate
Interact
in Diverse and
Complex Environments
Successful negotiation through
our interdependent and global
society requires knowledge and
awareness of self and others, as
well as enhanced interaction skills.
think
interact
Think
Critically, Creatively, and
Reflectively
Reason and imagination are
fundamental to problem
solving and the critical
examination of ideas.
learn
Learn
Actively
Learning is a personal,
interactive process that
results in greater expertise,
and a more comprehensive
understanding of the world.
Original graphic concept by Cascadia graduate Ginny Higgins.
21 Catalog 2011-12 Cascadia Community College