Diné College Course Catalog 2008-2009 (pdf)

Academic Degrees and Certificates
Diné College is authorized to offer academic degrees for the completion of a program of study. These include the
Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science, and the Associate of Applied Science degrees. Certificates are awarded
for training programs in clerical fields and small Business Management/Entrepreneurship. Each Community Center
focuses on a limited number of programs that transfer to state universities and colleges. For additional information,
refer to the Community Center in your area. A student planning to transfer from Diné College to a baccalaureate
degree program must exercise care in course selection to ensure that our courses will be transferable. The Registrar’s
Office has course equivalency guides available to help with this analysis. The guides list the transferability of Diné
College courses to other colleges and universities in Arizona and New Mexico.
Additional Degrees
Diné College graduates may obtain additional degrees by completing the program requirements as outlined in the
programs of study. No substitution is allowed between program requirements. Transfer students who have already
earned a degree beyond the Associate level may attend Diné College for a degree, however, the student must
completes a minimum of twenty-four credit hours and meet the policy for transferring credits. The appropriate
Division Academic Dean must approve all exceptions.
Arizona and New Mexico General Education Transfer Curricula
Diné College is working with the Arizona General Education Articulation Task Force, the New Mexico Commission
on Higher Education, and surrounding colleges and universities to achieve full recognition of Diné College general
education courses and degree programs so that all Arizona and New Mexico state universities and other institutions
of higher education accept the block transfer of general education courses and associate degree courses from the
College. In the meantime, Diné College courses may be evaluated on a course-by-course basis for transfer to
Arizona and New Mexico state institutions. Students seeking additional information on the transferability of courses
and programs should check with the Office of Records and Admissions at Tsaile or Shiprock Campus.
Catalog under Which a Student May Graduate
Students who have been admitted should follow the catalog graduation requirements in effect at the time of their
initial enrollment unless they have "stopped out." In such cases, the current year catalog applies and students are
expected to follow the requirements for completion of the degree. To maintain the catalog rights, students must
remain in continuous attendance. Continuous attendance is defined as attendance in at least one course at Diné
College for one semester in any one calendar year. Students may choose to qualify for graduation under the
requirements in effect either: at the initial enrollment or during subsequent terms of continuous enrollment. Note:
Students who have been academically disqualified may lose continuous attendance rights.
Graduation
To be eligible for graduation and participation in commencement exercise, students must meet the requirements for
a degree or certificate as spelled out above, plus the following:
• File a completed graduation petition and degree checklist with the Office of Records and Admissions prior to
the deadline.
• Pay the $25.00 non-refundable filing fee to the Cashier’s Office.
• Pay in full all outstanding accounts to the College.
• Return all Library and checked out materials.
• Complete the College's graduate student survey.
Graduation Regalia
Appropriate college cap and gown are required for the commencement exercise. Traditional attire may be worn
under the gown and is encouraged. The cap and gown signifies the completion of a college degree program and
observed as a symbol of protection way.
Graduation Requirements for an Academic Degree
• Must have been formally admitted to Diné College.
• Must have a high school diploma, a General Education Development (GED) Certificate, or special permission
from the appropriate Division Academic Dean.