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2015-2016 Catalog > Admissions, Regulations, Financial Aid, and Graduation > Graduation > Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

All Programs

1. Complete all course requirements as specified in the program of study published in the Effective Catalog (the catalog in effect at the time the student first enrolled in the program). See Effective Catalog Policy.
2. Submit a Graduation Application through Spyglass even if participation in a commencement ceremony is not planned. The Graduation Application prompts the analysis of the permanent record for graduation purposes.
3. Resolve all other requirements and satisfy all financial obligations to the College including parking and library fines.

Baccalaureate Degrees

1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all coursework completed at the College. If any course or courses have been attempted at any other college or university, the grades earned at the other institution(s) combined with the grades earned at Pensacola State College must also result in a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00;
2. Complete a minimum of 25% of credit hours required for the degree in residence at the College;
3. Complete the general education requirements for the Associate in Arts degree including earning grades of C or better in all writing-emphasis courses and mathematics courses; and
4. Demonstrate foreign language competency through successful completion of two sequential credits in high school foreign language or successful completion of a post-secondary elementary foreign language II course (the second course in a foreign language sequence), or other means as specified in institutional policy.
5. Individual baccalaureate degrees may have additional requirements.  Consult with a Program Coordinator or Department Head when starting the program.

Associate in Arts Degree

1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all coursework completed at the College. If any course has or courses have been attempted at any other college or university, the grades earned at the other institution(s) combined with the grades earned at Pensacola State College must also result in a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
2. Complete a minimum of 25% of program requirements in residence at the College.
3. The student who began college in or after the fall 2014 semester must demonstrate foreign language competency through successful completion of two sequential credits in high school foreign language, or successful completion of a post-secondary elementary foreign language II course (the second course in a foreign language sequence), or other means as specified in institutional policy.

Associate in Science Degrees

1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all work completed at the College. If any work has been attempted at any other college or university, the grades earned at the other institution(s) combined with the grades earned at Pensacola State College must also result in a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
2. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 in all general education courses used for the degree.
3. Complete a minimum of 25% of program requirements in residence at the College.

Certificate Programs

1. Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all work completed at the College. If any work has been attempted at any other college or university, the grades earned at the other institution(s) combined with the grades earned at Pensacola State College must also result in a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
2. Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better in all courses applicable to the specific program of study.
3. Achieve appropriate minimum skill levels on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) if required for the particular program of study. Students pursuing a certificate may be exempt from the TABE requirement based on a previously earned associate or higher degree.  Contact the Program Coordinator or Department Head for more information.

Collegiate High School

1. Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 in all courses required for graduation. 
2. Earn at least three high school credits at the Pensacola State College Collegiate High School. One of these credits may be an approved dual enrollment course taken during enrollment in the Collegiate High School.
3. Earn a minimum of 24 high school credits as specified by Florida Statute 228.0422 to include the mandated credits in required courses Pass the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) or the High School Competency Test (HSCT), whichever is appropriate. The State Department of Education establishes minimum scores. The tests are given at no charge to the student and may be retaken if necessary. A student who does not pass the FCAT will not be awarded the high school diploma. However, the student’s permanent record will contain the notation of earning the Certificate of Completion. Collegiate High students are encouraged to discuss graduation requirements, such as End of Course exams, with their advisor of choice.