We are proud of your accomplishments. Attaining a degree or certificate took much persistence and dedication. We are glad you have achieved your academic and career goals.
In order to successfully graduate and receive an Associates Degree, Certificate, or Career Studies Certificate at Virginia Western, a student must complete the following established graduation requirements:
At the end of the semester, the appropriate college official will determine if the graduation applicant has met all the above criteria and is eligible for graduation.
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The catalog year to be used to determine graduation requirements is the one in effect at the time of the student's entry into the college, or any catalog thereafter, as long as the student has maintained continuous enrollment. In cases where the student does not maintain continuous enrollment (i.e. nonenrolled for two or more consecutive semesters, excluding the summer semester), graduation requirements will be determined by the catalog in effect at the time of their re-entry into the curriculum, or any catalog thereafter, as long as enrollment remains continuous.
The catalog to be used in certifying graduation shall not have been in effect more than five years.
Students may be eligible to graduate with multiple degrees and certificates if the content of the curricula differ from one another by at least 25%. Specific curriculum conflicts can be found on the "Obtaining Multiple Degrees " in the left-hand menu. Please contact the appropriate Division Dean or the Registrar with questions regarding the awarding of multiple degrees.
Students are not eligible to earn more than one degree in the same curriculum. For example, students who earn degrees in a curriculum with a specialization (i.e., an A.S. in Science with a specialilzation in Health Science) will not be eligible to receive a second degree in the same curriculum (i.e., an A.S. in Science).
Students completing an Associate Degree or Certificate (excluding Career Studies) at VWCC will be eligible for honors as follows:
Graduation honors are reflected on the student's academic transcript and diploma.
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