Application for Graduation
You must apply to Graduate.
 Application for Graduation (PDF)
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You must apply by the dates shown.
Your Final semester: Application Deadline
Fall 2010: Now
Winter 2011: September 15, 2010
Spring/Summer 2011: January 15, 2011
After you turn in your application, the College will run a class audit and let you know what classes you'll need to register for
in your final WCC semester. You may apply later than the indicated deadlines, but may not get your class audit before
registration begins for your final semester.
There is an annual May commencement, but the College issues degrees and certificates in December, May, June, or August:
the date issued depends on when students complete their degree requirements and apply for graduation.
If you have questions about your graduation application, please call 734-973-3546 or 734-973-3658.
Graduation Requirements for an Associate Degree
To be eligible for graduation with an associate's degree from Washtenaw Community College you
must meet all of the following requirements:
- Fulfill all prescribed course and credit hour requirements of your specific curriculum. (See
Programs of Study Section
for specific requirements.) A minimum of 60 credits is required for a
degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward degree completion.
- Complete a minimum of 15 residence credits (Washtenaw Community College credits) toward
completion of each degree pursued. Credit for prior learning, including
credit by exam and transfer credit, may not be used as residence credit.
- Complete the General Education Requirements as specified for the type of degree for which
you are applying. See General Education Requirements in the Curriculum section for details. This
requirement may be waived if you have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S.
college or university. You may request a waiver of general education requirements in the Office of
Student Records.
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and if applicable, any minimum GPA
specified in your program.
- Meet all financial and library obligations to the College.
- File an Application for Graduation form. (See Application for Graduation.)
- To be eligible for a second associate degree, students must complete 15 additional credit hours that are different from the credits used to complete their first associate degree. Students must meet all degree requirements for the program they plan to complete.
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.)
Selecting the Program Year for Meeting Graduation Requirements
In meeting program requirements for graduation, you may select either those requirements
that were in effect during the year in which you initially enrolled in your program (if the
program is still active) or those in effect when you complete your program. This does not apply
to meeting the core curriculum/general education requirements that were in effect before Fall
2000. Students who started associate's degree programs before Fall 2000 had until Fall 2003 to
complete their programs using the general education requirements that were in effect when they
started. In Fall 2003 and thereafter, all associate's degree students are required to meet the
new General Education Requirements that went into effect in Fall 2000.
Discontinued Programs
When a program is discontinued, you are given a specified amount of time to complete the
program (usually three years), after which you must change to a different program. If you
change programs you should see a program advisor to select appropriate courses and make
course substitutions as necessary. If you interrupt your studies for more than two consecutive
semesters, the College strongly encourages you to change to the requirements that are in effect
the year in which you return. Graduation requirements may be completed during any semester.
Course Substitutions
Courses required for a program of study may be substituted by other courses only with the
approval of the program advisor and the appropriate Division Dean and the Vice President for Instruction. A course substitution form
must be filed with the Enrollment Services Office.
Waiver of Program Requirements
Under extreme circumstances, a required course may be waived with the approval of the program
advisor, the Division Dean, and the Vice President for Instruction. A Waiver of Program
Requirements form must be filed with the Office of Enrollment Services.
Commencement Ceremony
This year's Commencement Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 9:30am at the Eastern Michigan University Convocation
Center on Hewitt Rd between Huron River Dr and Washtenaw Ave. Graduates need to arrive by 8:30am and may invite as many guests as they wish.
The conferring of degrees and college certificates, and the awarding of honors highlight the commencement exercises.
Students receiving associate's degrees or college certificates of 15 credits or more are expected to participate in the commencement.
Students must meet all financial and library obligations to the College before a transcript, diploma, or certificate will be issued.
Cap & Gown
Cap and gowns are required graduation attire and can be purchased at WCC's Bookstore.
If you are borrowing a gown, purchase a tassel at the bookstore so that you can have the correct year on your tassel.
Honor Cords
Honor cords (for those with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher) can be purchased at the Student Connection (734-973-3543) through 3:30pm May 20.
Ceremony Rehearsal:
6:00pm, Friday, May 21 at EMU's Convocation Center.
WCC Bookstore Hours (734-973-3594)
Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 6:30pm
Friday 8:30am to 3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm
Honors Convocation
On May 20, 2010, the College will recognize honor students, honor graduates and
others who have won competitive awards. The Honors Convocation will be held at the Morris Lawrence Building at 4:30pm. Questions? Call 734-677-5123.
For the 2010-11 academic year, the Honors Convocations will be held January 26, 2011 and May 19, 2011.
Graduation
A WCC degree or certificate is a credential that even transfer students use on their resumes.
Please click 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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