Graduation Requirements

1. For associate degrees, attainment of a minimum of 60-67 semester hours of credit, at least 18 of which must be earned in attendance at Harper College and be in courses numbered 100 or above. For certificates of completion, 50 percent of required credit hours must be earned at Harper. Up to two hours credit in physical education activity courses (100 level) may be included as free electives in the minimum 60 required hours for an associate degree. A maximum of four semester hours of Independent Study credit may be included as free electives in the minimum 60 required hours for an associate degree.
2. Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all work required for the associate in arts and the associate in science, associate in fine arts and associate in engineering science degrees. Attainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for any applicable 60 semester hours work for the associate in applied science degree and certificates.
3. Meet the constitution requirement of the Illinois State School Code. This can be met by (1) submitting an official Illinois high school transcript stating the requirement has been met, or (2) successfully completing PSC 101, or (3) passing a college administered test of the U.S. Constitution, Illinois Constitution, the proper use and display of the American flag and the principles of American democratic government.
4. Requirement of 60 hours must be in courses numbered 100 or above for the degrees of associate in arts, associate in science, associate in fine arts or associate in engineering science. (Courses below 100 level may be used only where A.A.S. program requires.)
5. Fulfillment of appropriate associate degree requirements as listed in the College catalog at the time the student first enrolled or any catalog thereafter except for courses no longer offered.
6. In addition to the above requirements, students enrolled in a specific career program will fulfill the requirements outlined in that program. Any changes in program requirements necessitated by licensing and /or accrediting agencies must be observed by students who are already admitted and in process in their programs.
7. A student must petition for graduation and pay the graduation fee of $20.00. Notification of the student's intent to graduate will be accepted in the Registrar's Office no later than one week after the midterm of the semester in which the student intends to graduate. Students are encouraged to participate in the formal graduation ceremony in May. Students are encouraged to complete their petition for graduation when registering for the semester in which their graduation requirements will be fulfilled.