Graduation

Graduation Forms

Degrees are conferred four times per year at the conclusion of each quarter. If a student will be completing all degree requirements by the end of the term, they will need to submit a graduation application by the last day of class. Diplomas are only sent to students who have successfully completed all degree requirements and graduation application.  If a graduation application is not received by the deadline, they will go out at the conclusion of the following quarter.

Associate Degree Requirements:

• Earn a minimum of 90 quarter credits consisting of: 30 general education, 30 core, 30 electives
  -At least 30 credits must be earned as structured undergraduate courses through ISSA CES
• Earn an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher in core coursework
• Fulfill the academic requirements as directed by the degree program
• Resolve any outstanding financial obligations
• Have a photo ID on file

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Requirements

• Earn a minimum of 180 quarter credits consisting of: 45 general education, 75 core, 30 electives
  – At least 60 credits must be earned as structured undergraduate courses through ISSA CES
• Earn an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Maintain a GPA of 2.00 or higher in core coursework
• Fulfill the academic requirements as directed by the degree program
• All financial obligations paid in full, including obligations by a third party (e.g. Military or Employer TA)

• Earn a minimum of 6 Certification courses (30 Credits)
  – At least 5 courses need to be through ISSA CES
• Earn an overall GPA of 2.00 or higher
• Fulfill the academic requirements as directed by the degree program
• All financial obligations paid in full, including obligations by a third party (e.g. Military or Employer TA)

Diplomas can be expected 8-10 weeks after the conclusion of the student's final term. 

Graduation Form

Forms must be received by the following deadlines:

• for July 2021 conferral: June 13
• for October 2021 conferral: September 12
• for January 2022 conferral: December 12
• for April 2022 conferral: March 13
• for July 2022 conferral: June 12