GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
A student will receive an Associate Degree upon completion of the following:
1. Sixty (60) semester units of degree applicable or Baccalaureate courses depending on General Education Option.
2. Fulfillment of the specific requirements as noted in the Mt. San Jacinto College Catalog.
3. A minimum G.P.A. (grade point average) of 2.0 (coverage) in all college units attempted.
4. A minimum of 12 units must be taken at Mt. San Jacinto College.
5. Eighteen (18) units or other unit requirements in a defined, approved major. Depending on catalog rights a grade of “C” or better maybe required for
major.
Students seeking additional Associate degrees after having previously received an Associate degree from Mt. San Jacinto College may qualify
for an additional degree if (1a) they have met the minimum requirements for the second major and (1b) at least 12 required units in the second
major are separate and distinct from the required units of their first major; (2) they have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all
units attempting in pursuit of the degree.
PROCEDURES
1. Official transcripts from other colleges must be on file in the Enrollment Services Department by the application deadline date. It is the student’s
responsibility to have these official transcripts on file.
2. Formal application procedures (this form) must be filed with the Enrollment Services Department. Deadline dates will be posted in current class
schedule under Important Dates.
3. List your name how you would like it to appear on the Diploma. Your Diploma name must resemble your Legal name in our system. If you need to
change your name, please submit a Student Update form to Enrollment Services with proof of name change.
4. After review, a copy of the formal application for graduation is sent to the student regarding graduation status.
5. If student wishes to participate in commencement exercises in May/June, he/she must make arrangements for a cap and gown through the bookstore.
The bookstore puts on an annual graduation fair generally mid April/early May.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Students who graduate at the end of the summer session, fall semester and spring semester will be invited to attend commencement exercises in
May/June. This is a ceremony of achievement and all are encouraged to participate.
Diplomas are mailed to the student on or around the following dates:
Summer Session — September 15 Fall Semester — February 15 Spring Semester — July 15
Associate in Arts Degree
American Indian Studies (CSU & IGETC)
Art
Art History for Transfer (AA-T)
Studio Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Visual Communication (CSU & IGETC)
Audio Technology
Advanced Audio Technology
Anthropology for Transfer (AA-T)
Child & Adolescent Development for Transfer (AA-T)
Communication Studies for Transfer (AA-T)
Dance
Economics for Transfer (AA-T)
English for Transfer (AA-T)
Geography for Transfer (AA-T)
History for Transfer (AA-T)
Humanities
Liberal Arts:
Arts, Humanities & Communications
Business & Technology
Mathematics & Science
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Music for Transfer (AA-T)
Musical Theater
Philosophy for Transfer (AA-T)
Physical Education
Political Science for Transfer (AA-T)
Psychology for Transfer (AA-T)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Theatre Arts for Transfer (AA-T)
Associate in Science Degrees
Administration of Justice
Administration of Justice for Transfer (AS-T)
American Sign Language
Interpreter Preparation Program
Automotive/Transportation Technology
Business Administration
Business Admin for Transfer (AS-T)
Office Administration
Child Development and Education
Computer Information Systems
Computer Science for Transfer (AS-T)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Digital Media
Early Childhood Ed for Transfer (AS-T)
Early Intervention and Inclusion
Engineering: Drafting Technology
Environmental Studies (CSU & IGETC)
Film, TV, and Electronic Media for Transfer (AS-T)
Fire Technology
Geographic Information Science
Kinesiology for Transfer (AS-T)
Legal Assistant
Management/Supervision
Mathematics for Transfer (AS-T)
Nursing: Registered Nursing
Photography
Real Estate
Science
Technical Theater
Turf & Landscape Management
Water Technology
Please refer to the current College Catalog or the website (www.msjc.edu
) for a list of Degree/Certificate options.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.-T) or the Associate in Science (A.S.-T) for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in a
similar major at a California State University (CSU) campus. Students completing these degrees are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a
particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU transferable
coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts as similar the A.A.-T or A.S.-T will be required to complete
no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree in a similar major (unless the major is designated “high-unit”).
