Each prospective graduate is responsible for applying for graduation. Please refer to the CCC Graduation Application for additional instructions concerning the application process.
Certificate Completion
Students must successfully complete certificate specific courses which constitute the Basic Certificate or the Advanced Certificate with a grade of "C" or better. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher in certificate specific courses in order to be considered eligible to be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog to determine specific program and certificate requirements
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation in all credit degree and certificate programs, students must minimally:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses used to satisfy core curriculum and/or general education requirements
- Hold a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0. Elective courses with a “D” final grade may count towards graduation
- Complete 21 hours of residency at the City Colleges of Chicago
- EFFECTIVE FALL 2009: All students entering or returning to CCC seeking an Associate of Arts (AA) degree are required to demonstrate proficiency in a language that has a recognized literature or culture. The level of proficiency must be equivalent to that of successful completion of a second semester language course.
Human Diversity Requirement
At least one course must meet the State of Illinois' Human Diversity requirement. The course descriptions on the IAI website for Humanities, Fine Arts, and Social and Behavioral Sciences include the designations:
- "D" for courses designed specifically to examine aspects of human diversity within the United States
- "N" for courses designed specifically to examine aspects of human diversity from a non-U.S./non-European perspective, or courses designed specifically to examine aspects of human diversity from a non-Western perspective
Catalog Requirements
If a student has not attended for two or more years, at the time of readmission, he/she will be governed by the policies of the current college catalog. A continuing or short-term stop-out student, whose program was begun 10 years ago or more, will also be governed by the requirements of the current college catalog.
Second Degree Requirements
A student may earn a second degree from a college from which he/she has graduated. However, the second degree must be different from the first degree earned. Only general education courses may be applied toward the second degree. Students seeking a second degree or certificate must enroll in and successfully complete a minimum of 15 additional credit hours at the college after the first degree has been posted to the student's record.
Registrar's Office
For additional information concerning degree and certificate requirements, please contact your Registrar's Office.