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Volunteer State Community College

Graduation

Checklist For Prospective Graduates

Prospective graduates must complete the following BEFORE being awarded a degree/certificate. These are in addition to the curriculum for each program.

  • Have a minimum GPA of 2.000 with the exception of Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) students who must have a minimum GPA of 2.75.
  • Pay all financial obligations to the college including parking tickets and overdue fees.
  • Return any checked out library or college at home materials to the library.
  • Submit all required transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
  • Any applicant that received a student loan must complete the Student Loan Exit Interview.
  • All degree applicants must take the ETS Proficiency Profile (formerly MAPP). Students receiving a Technical Certificate are not required to take this exam.)
  • All degree applicants must meet the computer competency requirement by either passing INFS 1010 or the Computer Competency Exam.
  • All AAS General Business Administration applicants must take the GBA Exit Exam.
  • All Paralegal Studies degree applicants must take the Paralegal Exit Exam.
  • All Associate of Science in Teaching (AST) applicants must have a minimum ACT Composite of 22 OR pass the PRAXIS I. AST students must also submit 3 Disposition Assessments with satisfactory ratings to the Graduation Analyst prior to their graduation.
  • Additional steps must be taken if you plan to participate in the commencement ceremony.