If graduation is your goal, it is our goal to help you reach it. The information on this page outlines the requirements and process to graduate from Chesapeake College with a degree, certificate, or letter of recognition. NOTE: Information about Commencement the graduation ceremony will be provided to eligible graduates by the College at the appropriate time.
Applications are good for only one term. Students who do not qualify in their current term MUST reapply. Students not attending Commencement who have submitted a Graduation Application may graduate in absentia if all program requirements have been met. The degree or certificate will be mailed to the student by the Office of Records and Registration the week following Commencement. Students may apply for graduation in the semester in which the program requirements are being completed.
All curricular requirements must be met to receive a diploma and to have an academic award posted to the official transcript. To be eligible for graduation with an Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Arts in Teaching, Associate of Science degree, or an Associate of Applied Science degree from the College, the student must:.
The Letter of Recognition is awarded in certain programs that are of a duration of less than 12 semester hours. Students must achieve a 2.
Students must apply to the Registration and Records Office by April 1. Recipients of a Letter of Recognition are not eligible to participate in Commencement. For detailed curricular requirements for graduation, refer to your chosen Program of Study.
