Graduation

Graduation

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DUPLICATE DIPLOMA REQUEST
Diplomas are processed by a third-party on the last business day of each month. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery.

GRADUATION APPLICATION

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: To be considered for graduation, a formal graduation application must be submitted by the date published in the academic calendar.

Candidates for graduation are evaluated based on the catalog in effect at the time they declared the major unless one of the following is true:

  • A student interrupts his/her study for two consecutive semesters excluding the summer term (readmitted students will be placed in the effective catalog at a the time of readmission)
  • A student elected to move to newer catalog at the time it was in effect
  • A student meets the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of graduation

Degree requirements vary within each program. The minimum semester hour requirement for an associate-level degree is 60. Students are responsible for completing all program requirements. If a course exception is recommended by the academic advisor, and is approved by the appropriate Division Dean, the approval must be on record with the Office of the Registrar before the course exception is in effect. Candidates for graduation taking courses under transient student status must ensure a transcript is received by the Office of the Registrar no later than ten (10) calendar days after Commencement. Transfer students must meet the residency requirements of the program. If you have any questions or concerns regarding specific program requirements, please contact your academic advisor.

Graduation requirements for associate-level degrees from BridgeValley Community and Technical College includes the following:

  1. Minimum of 60 earned credit hours, with a minimum of fifteen credit hours taken in residence at BridgeValley. (Board of Governors, AAS students are only required to earn three credit hours in residence at BridgeValley.)
  2. An overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  3. An overall 2.0 institutional grade point average. (Board of Governors, AAS students are not subject to this requirement.)
  4. An overall 2.0 grade point average in the student’s major field as outlined in the college catalog. (Board of Governors, AAS students are not subject to this requirement.)
  5. Completion of all program specific requirements as outlined in the catalog.
  6. Completion of all required assessments as outlined in the catalog.
  7. Fulfillment of all obligations to the college.

Graduation requirements for certificate-level programs from BridgeValley Community and Technical College includes the following:

  1. Minimum of 30 earned credit hours, with a minimum of eight credit hours taken in residence at BridgeValley.
  2. An overall 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
  3. An overall 2.0 institutional grade point average.
  4. An overall 2.0 grade point average in the student’s major field as outlined in the college catalog.
  5. Completion of all program specific requirements as outlined in the catalog.
  6. Completion of all required assessments as outlined in the catalog.
  7. Fulfillment of all obligations to the college.

GRADUATION WITH HONORS
In determining Commencement ceremonial and graduate honors, the student’s cumulative institutional grade point average is utilized. The cumulative institutional grade point average does not include any course below the 100-level or transfer courses.

Special recognition is given at Commencement to students who have achieved special distinction in their studies. Spring graduates’ ceremonial honors are based on their previous semester averages. Students participating in graduation whose degrees have been conferred (December and August graduates) will be recognized with final graduate honors. A student must have earned 12 or more GPA credit hours at the College to be eligible to receive Commencement ceremonial and graduate honors. Final graduate honors will be recorded on the diploma and transcript. Three types of honors may be awarded:

  • Summa Cum Laude – A student must attain a 3.75 or higher cumulative institutional grade point average.
  • Magna Cum Laude – A student must attain a 3.50-3.74 cumulative institutional grade point average.
  • Cum Laude – A student must attain a 3.25-3.49 cumulative institutional grade point average.

IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING DIPLOMAS AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Upon conclusion of each semester, and over the course of multiple weeks, the Office of the Registrar evaluates each graduation application individually. As credentials are certified, they are immediately indicated with an award date on unofficial transcripts within MyBridge. Once an award date is present, official transcripts should be requested through National Student Clearinghouse at www.GetMyTranscript.com.

National Student Clearinghouse official transcripts and degree verifications are the only official means of confirming credential status. Diplomas are ceremonial documents and are intended for display purposes only. Diplomas are printed and mailed from a third-party service provider as follows:

  • Fall diplomas are mailed between February 1-15
  • Spring diplomas are mailed between July 1-15
  • Summer diplomas are mailed between September 1-15