Graduation Information

Students will graduate with an Associate of Arts Degree, Associate in Science Degree, Associate in Applied Science Degree, Diploma, or Certificate upon the successful completion of all program/major requirements.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for graduation. Practical nursing, registered nursing, medical lab technician, medical assisting, law enforcement (technical courses), radiologic technology, surgical technology requires a 2.0 per course for satisfactory completion.

To be eligible for a degree, diploma, or certificate, a transfer student must earn at least 30% of the major graduation requirements from Minnesota West Community & Technical College.

Graduation with Honors

A student will be graduated "with honors" if the cumulative grade point average is between 3.5 and 3.74, and "with high honors" if the cumulative grade point average is 3.75 or greater.

Apply for Graduation

Each graduating student must complete an Application for Graduation Form for Student Services during the semester preceding graduation.

Campus Graduation Ceremonies

Each Minnesota West Community & Technical College campus will host a graduation ceremony at the end of the spring semester recognizing all students who have completed the degree, diploma, or certificate requirements during the academic year.