Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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2. Return the completed form to the enrollment or
program coach for processing.
Additional Degrees and Certificates
Credit hours may be applied toward more than one
degree and/or certificate, as long as those hours meet
requirements of those credentials.
Repeat Courses
It is the policy of Texas State Technical College to allow
students to repeat a course only when the initial grade
earned was below a grade of "A."
When a student repeats a course in which the grade
earned was below an "A" the first grade earned will not be
calculated into the cumulative grade point average. The
last grade issued (regardless of whether higher or lower
than the first grade) will be calculated into the cumulative
grade point average. See SOS ES 4.15 - Repeat Courses
and GPA Calculation.
Graduation and Commencement
Graduation Requirements
Within five years of initial enrollment in credit courses
at Texas State Technical College, a student may graduate
with a degree or certificate according to the catalog
requirements in effect at the time of first enrollment
at Texas State Technical College provided the degree,
certificate, the program and requisite courses are still
being offered.
If a student fails to complete within five years all
requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of initial
enrollment, the student will be required to graduate under
a catalog not older than five years.
Exception to this requirement may be approved in
extenuating circumstances by the campus academic
officer.
Graduation Procedures
The Registrar or designee will certify that the student has
met graduation criteria and requirements.
Students are notified of their eligibility for graduation
when they achieve the following requirements for the
applicable degree or certificate.
1. All required course work is satisfactorily completed.
2. At least 25 percent of the total required credit hours
for the program earned at TSTC.
3. The student’s cumulative grade point average is 2.0 or
higher.
4. Grading requirements:
a. Course taught in traditional format: The student’s
grades in all major courses are C or better.
Courses with a grade of "Pass" may be counted in
satisfaction of degree requirements. This minimum
grade requirement may vary for some TSTC healthrelated
programs.
b. Course taught in PBE format: The student's grades in
all major courses are B or better.
Note: Students who have transcripted courses from
a traditional program and move into a PBE course
will receive credit for their previous transcripted
course, if applicable, as determined by the program
administrator.
5. All transfer credits accepted by TSTC and applied to
the degree or certificate have been credited according
to approved procedures for evaluation and award of
credit.
Note: All transfer credits are evaluated by the Registrar
Processing Center using the Texas Common Course
Numbering System (TCCNS) Transfer Guide for courses
offered at state institutions. Courses that are not
listed in the TCNNS, that are from an out-of-state
institution, or that are from a foreign institution shall
be forwarded to the appropriate department/subjectmatter
experts for further review and approval.
Students shall be responsible for providing the
necessary documentation about the transfer course(s).
In the case of a transfer credit dispute or appeal, The
Senior Vice President of Student Learning (SVPSL)
or designee who oversees the department in which
the course is taught shall have final authority for
awarding transfer credit. See SOS ES 3.12 Transfer and
Substitution of Credit for additional information.
6. The student has no pending disciplinary issues as
defined in the TSTC Catalog and Student Handbook.
Note: Settlement of all financial obligations to TSTC must
be made prior to graduation. If any business is pending
with TSTC by commencement, TSTC withholds the official
TSTC transcript until clearance approval.
Commencement Ceremonies
Candidates for graduation are encouraged to participate
in commencement ceremonies held at the end of each
semester. Participation is voluntary; however, only those
students who participate in the commencement ceremony
receive diploma covers, as well as honor cords and
medals if eligible. Students not planning to attend the
commencement ceremony may pick up their diplomas at
Texas State Technical College
tstc.edu