Graduation Information

Formal graduation exercises are held in May at the end of spring semester. Students who complete course requirements during the subsequent summer session may participate in the May ceremony. Students who complete course requirements during the Fall semester may participate in the next May ceremony.

Students planning to graduate should contact their advisor to initiate the process. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that a graduation application is received in the Admissions and Records Office during the semester prior to the completion of requirements. Filing the graduation application with the Admissions and Records Office will ensure that students will be notified about graduation, measurement for caps and gowns, and practice.

All degrees, diplomas, and certificates are mailed to the graduates.

Graduation Requirements

• All graduates must have a GPA of 2.00 in all studies attempted which are applicable toward graduation.
• Students eligible for multiple awards at graduation will be awarded the highest level award unless the lesser award is a certificate, diploma in a different discipline. Dual degrees for students who have double majored may be awarded at the same time.
• Course substitutions cannot exceed 10% of the total credits of the program.
• Graduates are eligible for honors if their cumulative GPA is:
  a. 3.200-3.499 Cum Laude.
  b. 3.500-3.799 Magna Cum Laude.
  c. 3.800-4.000 Summa Cum Laude.
  

Graduation Application Procedures

The application for graduation should be completed as follows:

• Print your name as you want it to appear on your degree.
• Complete address with home and business phone numbers.
• Correct title of curriculum (see catalog).
  a. number of credits required.
  b. type of degree.
  c. date of NRCC catalog used for graduation.
• Semester and year anticipated completion of requirements.
• List present semester classes and additional classes needed spring or summer semester.
• Total number of transfer hours (check to see if transcript has been evaluated).
• At least 25% of the credits must be acquired at the college awarding the degree.
• List number of other credits (CLEP, Proficiency exam, Advanced placement).
• Student signature and date.
• Approved and dated by advisor.
• Return the application with attached advisor check sheet or Degree Progress Report to the Admissions Office by November 16.

Admissions/Records Office Contact Information:
New River Community College
P.O. Box 1127 Dublin, VA 24084
Phone: (540) 674-3603 Toll Free: 1-866-462-6722 ext 3603
E-mail: nrsmitl@nr.edu