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Successfully complete an approved program of academic work, including the
basic physical education requirement
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Earn an overall grade point average of "C" or better in courses presented for
graduation
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Pass all courses on Area A (Essential Skills) with "C" or better
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File an application for graduation with the campus Enrollment and Registration
Services Office by the appropriate deadline
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Complete at least 18 semester hours for an associate’s degree or 36 semester
hours for a bachelor’s degree at Georgia Perimeter College and be enrolled
during the semester of graduation
- Students who transfer their final nine semester credit hours for approved
courses back to Georgia Perimeter College to complete their associate degree
requirements can be exempt from the enrollment requirement.
- Transfer students must take 18 hours of courses from Areas A through F in
the Core Curriculum of the associate’s degree they are seeking.
- Transfer students must take 36 semester hours of courses that apply to the
bachelor’s degree they are seeking; a minimum of 18 semester hours must be
in major courses.
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Demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of United States and Georgia history and
Constitutions (These requirements can be met by successfully completing Area
E in the program of study.)
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Settle all financial obligations to the college before a degree, certificate, or
transcript will be issued
Note:
Students seeking a degree will not be credited with the completion of the
requirements for graduation while on probation. To be eligible for graduation in
Nursing or Dental Hygiene, a student must make a minimum grade of "C" in all
professional courses and in all basic science courses required by the program.
SECOND DEGREE
Graduates seeking a second degree from Georgia Perimeter College must complete
all degree requirements for the second degree to include a minimum of 18 semester
hours above the hours submitted for the first degree.
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Hours must be taken in Areas B through F in the Core Curriculum for the second
degree.
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Courses already taken may not be repeated for credit in the second degree.
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No third degrees will be awarded unless they are a combination of two
associate transfer degrees and a degree or certificate in a Career program
offered by Georgia Perimeter College.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS
Students who graduate from Georgia Perimeter College and excel in their academic
work shall be recognized at graduation. The following grade point averages will be
used in the selection of students who receive honors recognition:
3.50 - 3.69
Graduation with honors
3.70 - 3.89
Graduation with high honors
3.90 - 4.00
Graduation with highest honors
