Graduation Requirements

Delta College is committed to general education for our community college students. General education develops basic knowledge, critical thinking skills, and values that influence our behavior and motivate us as lifelong learners. Delta College, along with area employers, transfer institutions, and the greater community, agrees that general education is key to personal and professional success.

Students are prepared for 21st century challenges at the level of an associate degree by successfully completing courses required for their degrees. In doing so, students will meet these general education competencies:

  1. Think Critically: Produce a defensible conclusion or solution using critical or creative thinking.
  2. Communicate Effectively: Communicate effectively in oral, written, or symbolic expression.
  3. Think Civically: Demonstrate an understanding of diverse societies, ranging from local to global, in order to engage effectively in civic life.
  4. Cultivate Wellness: Demonstrate an understanding of wellness principles to promote physical and personal health.
  5. Utilize Technology Effectively: Solve a problem or accomplish a task using technology.
  6. Reason Quantitatively: Use quantitative information or analyze data within context to arrive at meaningful results.

Basic Requirements

  1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of “C” (2.0) in the courses required to complete a specific associate degree or certificate.
  2. Fulfill all of the prescribed requirements of the degree or certificate including courses, credit hours, grade, and/or hours of attendance.
    See Transfer, Validation, and Program Overview . (Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward any associate degree or certificate.)
  3. Successfully complete “key courses,” as defined in the program notes, if applicable, within a stated timeframe. If courses are outside of the timeframe, students may need to repeat certain courses, even though a passing grade was previously earned.
  4. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrars Office at least three months before your anticipated graduation date.
  5. Fulfill all financial obligations to Delta College.
  6. The number of “P” (pass) credits applied to a degree or certificate must not exceed 20% of total required credits of the degree or certificate and must not exceed 12 credits.
  7. For certificates, a minimum of two-thirds (2/3) of program credits or 24 credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Delta College. Any problematic exceptions to the two-thirds (2/3) or 24 credit requirement will be approved by the Curriculum Council and identified in Transfer, Validation, and Program Overview .
  8. For associate degrees, a minimum of sixty-two (62) credits hours must be earned. A minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours must be Delta College academic credits.

Courses designated by an “H” (for Honors), “C” (for courses that require co-registration in another course), “W” (for Writing), and “SL” (Academic Service Learning,) are considered course variations of a regular course and incorporate the same course content. Course variations are considered equal in meeting graduation requirements and prerequisites. Lab courses designated by an “L” are not considered a course variation.

Continuous Attendance

If your attendance has been continuous in the same program you may, for the purpose of graduation, elect either the program in effect at the time of your first registration at Delta or the program in effect at the time of your application for graduation. Continuous attendance is defined as attending a minimum of one semester during each academic year since your first registration or when you officially declared your program of study. If your attendance has not been continuous, you must follow the program in effect at the time of your readmission to Delta College.

Michigan Transfer Agreement

Completion of requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree or Associate in Fine Arts may fulfill the requirements for the Michigan Transfer Agreement. Please see Transfer and Career Education Articulations for an overview of this agreement.

It is highly recommended that all students consult with a representative of Admissions and/or Counseling/Advising & Career Services regarding transfer plans and course planning to ensure all course sections fulfill articulation and degree plans. It is also recommended that you review and work closely with your intended transfer institution to align all courses taken at Delta College to the general education and program specific requirements for the college or university you wish to attend after Delta College.

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Course Distribution Requirements (minimum of 30 credits) must be completed from distribution below. Note: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all MTA courses.

Discipline

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Requirements