Q	What are the qualifications for a student to graduate?
A	To be eligible for graduation, a transfer student must complete a minimum of one semester (15 hours) at Northeast that is the last semester of enrollment. A maximum of 45 semester hours of transfer credit may be applied toward a degree program.
Q	Are there any exceptions for graduation participation?
A	A student may participate in the spring graduation exercise if he/she is within seven (7) semester hours of meeting the degree requirements and if he/she has a 2.50 GPA. The student must plan to complete the degree-required courses in the immediate summer term after participating in graduation.
Q	What are the core courses required to graduation?
Q	Do students have to apply for graduation even if they do not plan to walk in the graduation ceremony?
A	If a student wishes to receive a diploma from Northeast, they must apply for graduation even if they do not plan to participate in the graduation ceremony.
Q	Why should a student be encouraged to graduate?
A	The Northeast degree indicates to senior college admissions, scholarship committees, and employers the student’s dedication to educational advancement and the determination necessary to see the job completed. Better paying part time and summer employment is available to students with an AA degree during the time they pursue an advanced degree. If a student has completed the requirements, which most have by time to transfer, why not have an extra diploma from Northeast to hang on their office wall! So let’s encourage our students to graduate.
Q	Where and when do students apply for graduation?
A	Students first go to the Business Office in Stringer Hall to pay the graduation fee of $25.00 (additional $10 if student applies for graduation late) . Students then go to the Records Office in Estes Hall to apply for graduation. The deadline is in September for students who wish to receive their diploma in December and in January for students who wish to receive their diploma in May. Specific dates are published in the College Catalog each academic year. Please note that there is no graduation ceremony in December, however, students who receive their diploma in December may walk in the May graduation ceremony if they wish to do so.
Q	What are the requirements to graduate with an Associate in Arts degree?
A	This Associate in Arts degree is awarded to students completing university parallel program. Candidates for the A.A. degree must complete the following: Earn a minimum of 63 semester hours applicable to a bachelor’s degree of which 3 semester hours (Physical education or other activity courses) may be non-academic credits. Earn a grade point average of 2.0. Complete the 32 semester hours of general education course consisting of English Composition I & II (ENG 1113 and ENG 1123), social and/or behavioral science (6 semester hours), laboratory science (8 semester hours), fine arts (3 semester hours), mathematics (MAT 1313, equivalent or above), computer or computer related (3 semester hours), and oral communications (SPT 1113). Complete major courses consisting of 15-36 semester hours. Complete other courses as suggested by adviser.
Q	What are the requirements to graduate with an Associate in Applied Science degree?
A	The Associate in Applied Science degree is awarded to students completing requirements in technical programs. To receive the A.A.S. degree, candidates must: Complete the number of semester hours as designated in programs of study. Earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Complete the minimum 18 semester hours general education core consisting of English Composition (ENG 1113), social or behavioral science (3 semester hours), fine arts (3 semester hours), mathematics or science (if mathematics is below MAT 1313, then 3 semester hours of related mathematics above MAT 1203 and 4 semester hours of science), computer or computer related (3 semester hours), and oral communications (SPT 1113). Complete major courses consisting of 40-65 semester hours. Complete other courses as suggested by adviser. Three hours of Co-op (COE) or Education (EDU) credit are accepted for elective credit in each degree program published in the catalog. These courses are considered as non-academic credit. Therefore, they may account for no more than 3 hours of the 63 required for graduation.
Q	What are the requirements to graduate with a Certificate?
A	A certificate is awarded to a student who successfully completes one of the following prescribed programs of study: Auto Body Repair; Auto Mechanics/Service Technician; Diesel Mechanics; Heating & Air Conditioning; Machine Tool and Die; Practical Nursing Education. The requirements for graduation are: 1. Complete each unit of the prescribed program of study 2. Earn a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

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