Associate Degrees (AA, AAEE, AAEC, ABus, AS, AAS, AGS)
- Satisfy the degree requirements as published in the applicable NPC catalog prior to the date of graduation on which the degree is to be awarded. All petitions for degree requirement waivers must be submitted and approved prior to the Application for Graduation deadlines.
- File an Application for Graduation with the Records and Registration Office by the application deadlines.
- Be credited with not less than 64 applicable semester credits in the Records and Registration Office (except for an AAS LPN to RN degree where 57 credits are required). No course numbered below the 100 level can be used to satisfy the requirements for any degree.
- Have a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better in courses taken at NPC. No 'D' credit will be allowed in the AA, AAEC, AAEE, ABus or AS degrees. For AAS or AGS degrees, no more than nine units of 'D' credit will be allowed and only in unrestricted electives.
- Have no more than 12 credits of 'P' grade applied toward graduation credit for the AAS and AGS degree requirements. No 'P' credit will be allowed in the AA, AAEC, AAEE, ABus or AS degrees.
- Have a minimum of 16 semester credits in residence at NPC that apply toward the degree being pursued and meet the requirements for the applicable NPC catalog (see “Applicable Catalog” for additional details). Credits obtained by assessment may not be used toward the residency requirement.
Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)
A Certificate of Applied Science will be awarded to students who have completed an approved vocational program with all courses successfully completed with a grade of 'C' or better to indicate the achievement of technical skills and competence in a specific area of endeavor.
The candidate for the Certificate of Applied Science must:
- Satisfy the certificate requirements as published in the applicable NPC catalog prior to the date of graduation at which the certificate is to be awarded. All petitions for degree requirement waivers must be submitted and approved prior to the Application for Graduation deadlines.
- File an Application for Graduation with the Records and Registration Office by the application deadlines;
- Have a minimum of 12 semester credits in residence at NPC that apply toward the certificate being pursued and meet the requirements for the applicable NPC Catalog (see “Applicable Catalog” for additional details). Credits obtained by assessment may not be used toward the residency requirement.
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
Certificates of Proficiency are approved programs that indicate specific vocational competencies. Any number of certificates may be awarded to a student who completes the requirements. A formal certificate will be sent to the applicant once the completion of requirements is certified. Normally these students do not attend commencement ceremonies. An exception is made for those students who complete a Certificate of Proficiency of 32 credits or more in two semesters.
Certificates of Proficiency will be awarded when the student:
- Satisfies the requirements for the certificate as published in the applicable NPC catalog;
- Files an Application for Graduation with the Records and Registration Office by the application deadlines;
- Completes successfully, with a grade of 'C' or better, all courses to indicate the achievement of technical skills and competence in a specific area of endeavor;
- Has a minimum of 75 percent of the credits required for the certificate in residence at NPC. Credits obtained by assessment cannot be used toward the residency requirement.
A student must complete an Application for Graduation with their academic adviser and have their application submitted to the Records and Registration Office during the semester in which the student expects to complete requirements for their degree or certificate:
October 3, 2017 for Fall graduation
February 20, 2018 for Spring graduation
July 3, 2018 for Summer graduation
A student must remove any indebtedness to the college and resolve any outstanding holds on their account prior to the Application for Graduation deadline. Upon verification of completed degree or certificate requirements, NPC may automatically award degrees or certificates for students without a graduation application.