san antonio college
Graduation Project
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Core Curriculum
Associate in Arts &
Associate in Science
Associate of Arts
in Teaching Degree
Applying for Graduation
Online Version of the Graduation Application is available at
Admissions & Records
Admissions & Records office - Fletcher Administration Center
Room 216
Application for Graduation
Graduation applications are accepted after the completion of 30 college level hours and at least 15 hours at San Antonio College. An application for graduation must be submitted to the Office of Admissions and Records by the following deadlines:
- October 1 for December graduation
- February 1 for May graduation
- July 1 for August graduation
Perform a Degree Audit
Applications submitted after these dates are processed with the next graduating class and diplomas/certificates reflect that date. It is the responsibility of the student to request preparation of a degree plan after the completion of 30 semester hours toward that specific degree by filing an application for graduation with the Office of Admissions and Records. Students seeking certificates requiring fewer than 60 hours should file an application for graduation after completing half of the certificate requirements. All candidates should list the catalog under which graduation is requested when completing the application for graduation. A student has the option of meeting the degree requirements as outlined in this college bulletin in effect the date of first enrollment in degree required courses at San Antonio College or as outlined in any bulletin subsequent to the first enrollment date at San Antonio College. Degree requirements must be completed within five academic years from the date of the catalog chosen. Students may file a petition in the Office of Admissions and Records for an extension of the five-year rule. Prior to graduation evaluation, applicants must provide all transcripts reflecting their complete college record. Candidates need not be enrolled during the semester that application for graduation is made nor during the semester in which the degree is conferred. All candidates for degrees and certificates in May and August are encouraged to be present at the commencement exercises although attendance at the exercises is not mandatory. Such participation is ceremonial only and confers on a student no rights to a degree. No formal commencement is held in August or December but graduates are invited to participate in the May ceremony. There are no graduation, diploma, or cap and gown fees. (2003-2004 SAC Bulletin)
Requirements for Graduation
San Antonio College grants degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science and numerous certificates. A student may earn concurrent degrees and certificates to include an Associate in Arts, an Associate in Science, and multiple Associate in
Applied Science Degrees with the stipulation that the requirements for each degree/certificate is met. Good academic standing in the final semester is required for graduation from San Antonio College. Transcripts from all colleges attended must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Records at San Antonio College prior to graduation.
Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Science (AS) Degrees
These degrees are designed as the equivalent of the first half of a baccalaureate degree. Both are general plans and may or may not satisfy the requirements of a specific transfer university. Students desiring to transfer should seek one of these degrees after consultation with the SAC Counseling Office and the transfer college's advisors. In keeping with Texas State law, students who complete the 48 hours credits of the San Antonio College core curriculum are assured that the core will transfer to any Texas public college or university; in such instances, the San Antonio College core will be substituted for the core requirements of the receiving institution. Care should be taken in the selection of the math and science courses to ensure that those courses also meet requirements of the proposed major at the transfer institution.
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree
This degree is designed to teach specific professional/technical skills. The requirements for each major in the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree are clearly shown in the curriculum offerings in this bulletin. Students seeking such a degree should become familiar with the specific required courses in the appropriate curriculum. The AAS Degree may transfer all or in part to senior colleges and universities. Contact the Transfer Center, located in the Counseling Department, or the department advisor for specific transfer information. (2003-2004 SAC Bulletin)