Students intending to receive a degree, diploma or certificate from Northeast Community College must:

1. Satisfactorily complete a prescribed course of study to include all subjects listed in the program except those where credit was granted by transfer or examination.

2. Take a minimum of 15 hours of course instruction from Northeast Community College.

3. Follow the catalog that was in effect when the student first enrolled unless it is in the student's best interest to follow the new catalog. The new catalog will be followed if there has been a break in enrollment of two or more years, if the student has made a significant change in major, or if the previous program curricula is not available.

4. Submit a formal request to graduate in writing to the Registrar at the time of registration for the final semester.

5. Pay a graduation fee at the time of registration for the student's final semester's work. All financial obligations must be paid prior to the graduation date.

6. Meet the additional requirements specified for the degree or diploma. (See catalog section in Degrees, Diploma, Certificate, or Programs of Study.)

7. Students completing work midyear for a diploma or degree in May are required to complete an "Intent to Graduate" form in the registrar's office during the period of time they are taking their last class with the college.