Did you know about graduation requirements and degrees?

Graduation Requirements

Did you know that…

• You need a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (“C” average) in all MCC coursework to graduate from MCC. (see also graduation requirements and procedures)
• You need to take CIS 110 or receive credit through a proficiency exam
• Fifteen of your sixty credit hours must be earned at MCC
• No single course may be used to meet more than one requirement for graduation
• If you didn't graduate from an Illinois high school or didn't take or pass the Illinois/U.S. Constitution test given in high school, you must meet the requirement in order to graduate by doing one of the following:
  • Successfully complete PLT 151 or
  • Successfully complete PLT 155 or
  • Take and pass the Illinois/U.S. Constitution test in the Testing Center
• You must take the General Education Assessment Test (ETS) in the Testing Center prior to graduation. (Beginning January 2005)
• You must be enrolled in credit coursework at MCC during the semester in which you want to graduate
• You must fill out the Application for Graduation and submit it to Registration with your $20 fee

Degrees

Did you know that…

• There are five (5) transferable associate degrees to choose from at MCC which include: Associate in Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts – Art option, Associate in Fine Arts – Music option, Associate in Engineering Science
• There are two (2)-year degrees and short term certificates that provide students the skills and education required for immediate entrance into the job market without requiring transfer to a four (4)-year school
• There's a difference between the Associate in Science degree and the Associate in Applied Science degree
• You need to take two (2) college level math classes to earn an Associate in Science
• You need to take through the fourth semester (252) of a single foreign language at MCC to earn an Associate in Arts
• Taking four years of the same foreign language in high school will NOT meet the foreign language requirement for the Associate in Arts (effective Fall 2005)

For more information, contact the Advising and Transfer Center, advising@mchenry.edu

6/2/06