Graduation Requirements

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You must apply to Graduate. It's recommended that you apply one semester before your expected date of graduation to ensure you are on track to complete your program requirements.

The Application for Graduation and application deadlines are available on WCC's Graduation page: wccnet.edu/learn/graduation/.

Once your graduation application is received, the Student Records Office will run a DegreeWorks audit. Within two weeks you will receive an audit letter outlining the requirements you have met and if any classes are still needed to complete your certificate or degree.

To run your own DegreeWorks audit, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to WCC Gateway for students
  2. Click on DegreeWorks tile
  3. Login using your netID and password

If you have questions about your graduation application, please contact degreeworks@wccnet.edu.

There is one annual Commencement Ceremony in May for graduates from the prior Fall semester, the current Winter semester, and prospective graduates for the upcoming Summer semester. The official award date depends on when you complete your certificate or degree requirements and apply for graduation.

Associate’s Degree Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with an Associate Degree from Washtenaw Community College you must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Fulfill all prescribed course and credit hour requirements of your specific program of study. A minimum of 60 credits is required for a degree. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward degree completion.
  2. Complete a minimum of 15 residence credits (taken at WCC) toward completion of each degree pursued. Credit for prior learning, including credit by exam and transfer credit, may not be used as residence credit.
  3. Complete the General Education Requirements as specified in the General Education Policy (3045) for the degree you are pursuing. This requirement may be waived for students who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university.
  4. Complete the minimum credits required in a concentration or major for the degree being pursued.
  5. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 and if applicable, any minimum GPA specified in your program.
  6. Meet all financial and library obligations to the College.
  7. File an Application for Graduation form.
  8. To be eligible for an additional associates degree, students must have another 15 credits in residence that are applicable to the degree, and not used in any previous degree(s).

Certificate Requirements

To be eligible for graduation with a Certificate from Washtenaw Community College you must meet all of the following requirements:

  1. Fulfill the prescribed requirements of your specific certificate program including courses, credit hours, and/or hours of attendance. 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.
  2. Complete the minimum percentage of in residence credits (taken at WCC) for each certificate pursued except for the Certificates of Completion, which requires that all credit hours be completed in residence. Credit for prior learning, including credit by exam and transfer credit, may not be used as residence credit.
  3. Earn a minimum cumulative and program grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 and, if applicable, any minimum GPA specified in your program.
  4. Meet all financial and library obligations to the College.
  5. File an Application for Graduation form.
  6. To be eligible for an additional certificate, students must have another 9 credits in residence that are applicable to the certificate, and not used in any previous certificate(s).

Catalog Year for Graduation  

In meeting requirements for graduation, you must complete your program based on the requirements in effect for a particular academic year.

You may use the program requirements in effect during the academic year in which you:

  • Started taking classes
  • Initially enrolled in your program (if the program is still active)
  • Changed your program
  • Completed your program

You can find the different academic years in the catalog archives.

Note: Returning students who have not taken classes at WCC for 2 or more academic years must meet the program requirements in effect at the time they are readmitted.

Discontinued programs

When a program is discontinued, you are given 3 years to complete the program, after which you must change to a different program. If you change programs, you should see an academic advisor to select appropriate courses and make course substitutions as necessary.

Course Substitutions

Courses required for a program of study may be substituted by other courses only with the approval of your academic advisor and the appropriate division dean. If you are seeking a course substitution, please make an appointment with your academic advisor to begin the process. Once your advisor and the dean have signed off, the form will be filed with the Student Records Office and the requirement will be updated in your DegreeWorks.

Waiver of Program Requirements

Under extreme circumstances, a required course may be waived with the approval of your academic advisor, the division dean, and the vice president for instruction. Please meet with your academic advisor to see if you meet the qualifications.