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General Graduation Requirements

Students intending to receive a degree, diploma, or certificate from Northeast Community College must:

  1. Attain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 in their graduating term.

  2. Earn a minimum of 15 credit hours of course instruction from Northeast Community College for a degree, 9 credit hours for a diploma, and 6 credit hours for a certificate.

  3. Follow the Catalog that was in effect when the student first enrolled. A new Catalog will be followed if there has been a break in enrollment, if the student has changed majors, or if the previous program curricula is not available.

  4. Complete the Graduation Application.

  5. Meet the additional requirements specified for the degree, diploma, or certificate (See Catalog section in Degree, Diploma, Certificate, or Programs of Study).

  6. If a student has a financial obligation with the College, the degree will be awarded but a diploma will not be issued until all debts are paid in full.