“In order for an Associate’s Degree to be awarded, (a) A minimum of 25 percent of total coursework, and (b) A minimum of 25 percent of required major courses in the degree program must be completed in residence at Southwestern Community College.”

Academic advisors and the Registrar’s Office verify that potential graduates meet credit-in-residence requirements. A student submits a Commencement Application where the advisor indicates that the student has met the residence requirement. The registrar processes the application and also verifies from the transcript that the student has met the credit-in-residence criteria for the award of the degree (3).