Catalog - Virginia Intermont College

Academic Program 68
theatrical events, or other opportunities in the community which could serve the
purpose of the series. There will be a minimum of 32 designated Convocation
events offered during a student’s four-year college career, with no less than eight
per semester.
Requirements of Students: Students who enter Virginia Intermont College as
freshmen (with 0 to 23 credit hours) must attend 32 convocation events in order
to graduate for the bachelor’s degree or 16 convocation events for the associate’s
degree. Requirement for Evening & Weekend students (non-traditional adult
degree participants) and transfer students will be prorated based on their status
when they enter the College. A convocation schedule will be distributed at the
beginning of each semester, and a record of attendance will be kept during the
student’s time at VI.
Qualifying Events and Credit Value
1 credit – Any approved convocation event, as stated and advertised to the campus
community prior to each academic semester. At least 75% of all convocation
credits must be earned by virtue of approved convocation events.
½ credit – Any on campus VI sponsored event such as art and photography gallery
shows and openings, theatre productions, dance and music recitals, and special
departmental events (Example: Equine Studies 350 series).
½ credit – Arts Array movies and speakers.
• Other events may qualify for convocation credit subject to prior approval by
the Convocation Director, with the advice and consent of the Vice President
for Academic Affairs/Provost. Approval must be sought in writing at least 10
days prior to the event. Forms for this purpose may be obtained from the
Convocation Director’s office.
• Student attendance will be monitored by the Convocation Director and staff.
Official recording of credits will occur in the Registrar’s Office.
• Students may not receive academic hour transcript credit and convocation
transcript credit for the same event.
• A four-year student who enters VI as a Freshman must earn a total of 32
convocation credits in order to graduate. This total is pro-rated for transfers,
current upper-classmen, and Evening & Weekend College students. The
Registrar, with the advice and consent of the Convocation Director, will
determine the class status of each transfer student or any other student for
which there is a question regarding convocation requirements. It is suggested
that students attend 4-5 events per semester and 8-10 per academic year
to avoid becoming deficient in convocation credits. However, flexibility is
allowed in per semester requirements as long as the cumulative total of 32 is
met before graduation.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog