Graduation

For an associate degree, each candidate must meet the following general requirements:

1. Complete the curriculum as listed under the description of the associate degree program.

2. Complete at least 15 credit hours at ASUMH. Note: No more than 15 formal non-collegiate hours for an associate degree program may be earned through examination (including CLEP, Advanced Placement, Prior Learning Assessment, Articulated Credit, Industry Certification, evaluated military service credits, police academy credits, DANTES, and USAFI courses.)

3. Earn a grade of “C” or better in ENG 1003 and ENG 1013.

4. Submit an Intent to Graduate application by the date stated in the academic calendar to the Office of the Registrar before completing all degree requirements. (If the student is unable to graduate at the end of the semester for which application has been made, a new application must be filed during the semester in which the student expects to graduate.) An official record of concurrent, correspondence, or transfer work completed at another institution must be on file in the Office of the Registrar at least 6 weeks before the degree is to be granted.

5. Most associate majors require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. However, the ASE majors require a CGPA of 2.75. Some majors require a “C” or better in all course work, and, if a transfer student, on all work taken from the transferring institution. If a student does not have the required GPA when the Intent to Graduate application is filed, the student’s name will not appear on the graduation list published for the enrollment period.

6. Complete graduation requirements under the provisions of an ASUMH catalog that is not more than five years old at the time of the student’s graduation. This does not apply to programs that have been deleted from the curriculum. In the case of program deletions, those students majoring in these areas will be notified as soon as possible of this action.

7. Students may participate in Commencement exercises with up to four credit hours remaining on their course work. However, the degree will not be awarded until completion of all outstanding coursework.

1. Complete the curriculum as listed under the description of the technical certificate.
2. Complete at least 25 percent of course work at ASUMH.
3. Submit an Intent to Graduate application by the date stated in the academic calendar to the Office of the Registrar before completing all degree requirements. (If the student is unable to graduate at the end of the semester for which application has been made, a new application must be filed during the semester in which the student expects to graduate.) An official record of concurrent, correspondence, or transfer work completed at another institution must be on file in the Office of the Registrar at least six weeks before the certificate is to be granted.
4. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. If a student does not have the required grade point average when the Intent to Graduate application is filed, the student may participate in the Commencement exercise, but will not officially graduate until a 2.0 GPA is obtained.
5. Complete graduation requirements under the provisions of an ASUMH catalog that is not more than five years old at the time of the student’s graduation. This does not apply to programs that have been deleted from the curriculum. In the case of program deletions, those students majoring in these areas will be notified as soon as possible of this action.
6. Students may participate in Commencement exercises with up to four credit hours remaining on their coursework. However, the degree or certificate will be not awarded until completion of all outstanding coursework.

1. Complete the curriculum as listed under the description of the certificate of proficiency.
2. Complete at least 25 percent of course work at ASUMH.
3. Submit an Intent to Graduate application by the date stated in the academic calendar to the Office of the Registrar before completing all certificate requirements. (If the student is unable to complete the requirements at the end of the semester for which application has been made, a new application must be filed during the semester in which the student expects to complete all requirements.) An official record of concurrent, correspondence, or transfer work completed at another institution must be on file in the Office of the Registrar at least six weeks before the certificate is to be granted.
4. Complete all certificate of proficiency courses required with a “C” or better.
5. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

Students who wish to complete a second associate degree in another field of study must satisfy degree requirements for the first degree and earn at least 15 additional ASUMH semester hours while satisfying requirements for the second degree. The additional hours may be earned concurrent with or subsequent to completing the first associate degree. A candidate for a second associate degree must graduate under the provisions of an ASUMH catalog in effect during the time the student is pursuing the second degree.

ASUMH recognizes the academic achievement of graduating associate-degree students. To receive any of the following designations, students seeking their first associate degree must have completed at least 24 semester hours of graded course work offered by ASUMH.

• Students with a grade point average of 4.00 on all work attempted, and, if transfer students, on all ASUMH work, shall be designated as graduating summa cum laude.
• Students with grade point averages of 3.80 – 3.99 on all work attempted, and, if transfer students, on all ASUMH work, shall be designated as graduating magna cum laude.
• Students with grade point averages of 3.60 – 3.79 on all work attempted, and, if transfer students, on all ASUMH work, shall be designated as graduating cum laude.