Graduation Requirements for a Certificate
To be eligible for graduation with a Certificate from Washtenaw Community College you must meet
all of the following requirements:
- Fulfill the prescribed requirements of your specific certificate curriculum including courses,
credit hours, and/or hours of attendance. (See
Programs of Study Section
for specific requirements.)
Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward graduation for the Certificate. Courses numbered 051
and below do not count toward graduation for the Certificate of Completion.
- Complete a minimum of 75% of the total credits required as "residence credit" for each
certificate pursued except for the Certificate of Completion, which requires that all credit hours
(if there are any) be completed as residence credit. Credit for prior learning, including credit
by exam and transfer credit, may not be used as residence credit.
- Earn a minimum cumulative and program grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
- If applicable, earn the minimum grade point average (GPA) specified for your program.
- To earn a second certificate in the same program area, you must complete at least nine
additional credit hours, including the specific course requirements in the curriculum.
- Meet all financial and library obligations to the College.
- File an Application for Graduation form. (See Application for Graduation.)
Graduation
A WCC degree or certificate is a credential that even transfer students use on their resumes.
Please select the following links for information related to graduation:

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Application Deadline:
The application should be turned in four months prior to registration for your last semester of classes.
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