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Graduation

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with an Associate of Arts Degree, Associate of Science Degree, Associate of Applied Science Degree, or Vocational Certificate from the Fort Berthold Community College, candidates must:

  1. Complete all general education and core professional requirements, or certificate requirements of the program in which enrolled.
  2. Be enrolled during the current academic term.
  3. Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00.
  4. Submit Application for Graduation form prior to the deadline listed in the Academic Calendar. Students who complete degree requirements in the Fall Semester must submit the form prior to the Fall deadline. Those completing requirements in the Spring Semester must submit the form before the Spring deadline. Completed degree plan must accompany application for graduation.
  5. Pay all financial obligations to the College.
  6. Meet the residency requirement of FBCC, which is a minimum of 32 semester hours for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science Degree; 16 semester hours for a nine (9) month Vocational Certificate.
    g) Return all FBCC property to the College. This includes library materials, laboratory equipment, sports equipment, and any other property and supplies.
  7. Complete an e-portfolio including a graduation project.

Graduation Project

All students completing a two-year degree must complete a comprehensive project prior to graduation. This project is developed in conjunction with the student’s advisor, and progress is monitored regularly. The project must be successfully completed prior to graduation. Examples of projects are Community Service Projects, Preparation of Business Plans, Internships, Health Fair, Building Project, Curriculum Development, Work Based Learning Experience and Teacher Aids. The project may be incorporated into courses, as labs or projects. This is dependent upon departmental choice.

Commencement

The College has one formal graduation ceremony held in May. Students who complete their degree requirements in the Fall Semester are encouraged to attend the May ceremony. Students graduating in the Spring Semester are expected to attend the
graduation ceremony. Students must complete an absent form if not attend the graduation ceremony in May.

Scholastic Honors at Graduation

Students may graduate with the distinction of “High Honors” or “Honors”. The “High
Honors” category is awarded to the graduate who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.80 and above. The “Honors” category is awarded to the graduate who has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.50 to 3.79. Honor graduates must complete the minimum required 32 semester hours at FBCC.

 

 

 

 
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The Fort Berthold Community College (FBCC) is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. FBCC is also a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, and a 1994 Land-Grant Institution.