Graduation Procedures
In the final semester of your enrollment, you should apply for graduation. Arizona Western College Policies and Procedures towards graduation are as follows:
- Complete Graduation Application for Degree or Certificate.
- Meet the basic requirements for an associate degree/certificate, as listed in the General Program Requirements section of the catalog. Meet with your advisor/counselor to make certain you have completed all requirements for graduation! NOTE: A minimum of a "C" grade and a minimum 2.00 G.P.A. is required for all courses in a certificate or degree program.
- Provide official transfer credit documentation including advanced placement credit, military transcripts, CLEP scores, etc.
- Pay the $15.00 graduation fee to the Cashier.
- Complete the Learning Outcomes Assessment at the AWC Testing Center
- Submit the completed Application for Graduation to the Office of Enrollment Services located in the College Community Center
You will receive a letter from the Enrollment Services office alerting you of your eligibility to graduate. The $15.00 non-refundable graduation fee will cover the processing, ceremony, and diploma.
Additional Degree and/or Major
A maximum of one A.A.S., one A.G.S., one A.A., A.Bus. Degree and diploma will be awarded. A student may earn recognition of an additional major, subject to the following stipulations:
- All degree and major requirements must be completed.
- Students must apply through the normal graduation application process.
- All course work applying towards a degree or certificate must be completed at a 2.0 "C" grade or higher.
- Please refer to the academic catalog for further information.
Cap and gown must be purchased through the Arizona Western College Bookstore at an additional cost. For information regarding cost, contact (928) 344-7583.
