Degree and Certificate Policies

1. Students enrolling at the Community College of Aurora will follow the provisions of the catalog in use at the time of admission. When students interrupt their continuous attendance at CCA for three consecutive terms, or change their degree or certificate program, they will become subject to the provisions of the catalog current with their next enrollment.
2. Students should complete the course requirements as prescribed by the specific degree or certificate program.
3. Students must maintain a required grade point average of 2.0 (C) in all credit counted toward a degree or certificate.
4. For A.A.S. degrees and certificates, students should earn at least a C in all courses in the area of study (eg. students working on a program in business must earn a C or higher in all business related coursework). D grades in general education coursework may allow graduation, but likely will not transfer to other institutions.
5. As of May 29, 2012 (summer semester 2012), "D" grades earned will not be applicable to A.A., A.S., and A.G.S. degrees at CCA.
6. Degree seeking students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 15 credit hours at CCA to be eligible for graduation. For certificates, at least 25% of the credits must be completed at CCA. CCCOnline courses with registrations through CCA are considered CCA courses and do fulfill this requirement.
7. To obtain a second degree from CCA, a student must meet all program requirements as well as complete 15 additional semester hours at CCA.
8. The college reserves the right to substitute or delete course work requirements based on current curriculum. Students are assured that if the curriculum does change, the college will make every effort to determine an equitable solution.
9. No more than six semester hours of special topics may be applied to any associate degree program.
10. No more than six semester hours of independent study courses may be applied to any program.
11. No more than six semester hours of directed study courses may be applied to any associate degree program.
12. Courses numbered 100 and above apply to degrees (MAT 106 is an exception).
13. Credit for Prior Learning will apply toward degree requirements, but not toward residency requirements.