To be recommended by the faculty and approved by the Board of Trustees for graduation with an associate degree, students must have been officially admitted to the College and must:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours;
2. Complete the appropriate number of General Education courses determined by individual degree requirements;
3. Complete ENGL 133W First Year Writing Seminar;
4. Complete all major requirements;
5. Attain a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0;
6. Fulfill the residency requirement of at least 15 semester hours taken with Columbia College;
7. Satisfy all financial obligations; and
8. Apply for graduation via MyPortal the semester/session before they expect to graduate.