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Graduation Information
Students will graduate with an Associate in Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma, or Certificate upon the successful completion of all program/major requirements.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation. Practical Nursing and Registered Nursing requires a 2.0 per course for satisfactory completion.
To be eligible for a degree, diploma, or certificate, a transfer student must earn at least 30% of the major graduation requirements from Minnesota West Community & Technical College.
Graduation with Honors
A student will be graduated "with honors" if the cumulative grade point average is between 3.5 and 3.74 , and "with high honors" if the cumulative grade point average is 3.75 or greater.
Apply for Graduation
Each graduating student must complete an Application for Graduation form for Student Services during the semester preceding graduation. There is a $25 fee for graduation. The application should be returned to your local campus registration office at least one month prior to your expected graduation date.
Campus Graduation Ceremonies
Each Minnesota West campus will host a graduation ceremony at the end of the spring semester to recognize all students who have completed the degree, diploma, or certificate requirements during the academic year.
Canby - May 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Granite Falls - May 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Jackson - May 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Pipestone - May 16, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Worthington - May 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.