H ONORS L IST
1. The student or academic advisor must submit a formal application for graduation in accordance with institutional policy, if applicable. 2. The student must fulfill all financial obligations to the College. 3. The student must satisfy those requirements either as stated in the current College Catalog at the time of graduation or as stated in catalog at the time of entry into the college. 4. The student must successfully complete all courses that are a part of the student’s major program of study or degree plan with a grade of “C” or higher. The College award degrees and certificates to students in respective divisions each year. A graduation fee is charged to each graduating student. The specific date of the commencement exercise is listed in the College calendar (in front of this catalog) as well as in the Academic Calendar via website. .
President’s List The President’s List is a semester honor roll for students attaining a grade point average of 4.0 consisting of a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12) semester hours of 100 level courses or above. Dean’s List In order to qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must take a minimum course load of not fewer than twelve (12) semester hours of 100 level courses or above and maintain at least a 3.50 grade point average.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION IN AA, AS, AOT, AND AAS DEGREE PROGRAMS
1. A student must: Satisfactorily complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit for AA or AS degrees and 60- 76 semester hours of college credit for AOT and AAS degrees in an approved program of study, including prescribed general education courses. 2. Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses attempted at the College. All grades in repeated courses will be averaged into the grade point average; however, a course may be counted only once for the purposes of meeting graduation requirements unless specifically noted in the College Catalog that the course may be repeated for credit. 3. Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for the degree at Lawson State Community College. 4. Successfully complete all courses that are a part of the student’s major program of study or degree plan with a grade of “C” or higher.
Graduation with Honors
Superior academic achievement by graduating students shall be recognized by the following designations on transcripts:
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Graduation with Honors (Cum Laude — 3.50 to 3.69)
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Graduation with High Honors (Magna Cum Laude — 3.70 to 3.89)
• Graduation with Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude 3.90 to 4.00)
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION IN CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Graduation with Honors for Certificate
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Graduation with Distinction (3.50 to 4.00)
A student must:
1. Satisfactorily complete an approved program of study. 2. Earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all courses attempted at the College. All grades in repeated courses will be averaged into the grade point average; however, a course may be counted only once for the purposes of meeting graduation requirements unless specifically noted in the College Catalog that the course may be repeated for credit. 3. Complete at least 25% of the total semester credit hours required in the program at Lawson State Community College 4. Successfully complete all courses that are a
Calculation of the GPA for graduation honors shall be identical to that method used to calculate the GPA to fulfill graduation requirements for the degree or certificate being earned. In addition, to be eligible for graduation honors, the student must have completed a minimum of 32 semester credit hours at the college conferring the degree.
Auto -Awarding of Degrees and Certificates
Lawson State reserves the right to automatically awarded degrees or certificates upon completion of program requirements regardless of applying for graduation or commencement. The Office of Student Records will analyze students each term to determine completion of program requirements and will award their degree or certificate if not applied. Students will be notified of their completion, and their award will be sent via mail through Parchment Services. Notification must be made in writing to the College Registrar should you not want your award recorded within 5 business days of the notification.
part of the student’s major program of study or degree plan with a grade of “C” or higher.
RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE
In order to receive a diploma and/or certificate from Lawson State Community College, the following must occur:
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