Associate in Arts Degree

  1. The student must earn a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit including 15 semester hours at Dickinson State University.
  2. The student must complete 39-43 semester hours of general education courses (same general education course requirements as required for a baccalaureate degree).
  3. The student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
  4. Submitting a formal application for graduation is required in order to be eligible to receive a Dickinson State University diploma. Students may only submit an application for graduation once they have a minimum of 32 semester hours of academic credit (Includes in progress credit).
  5. Should a student complete the academic requirements of a degree program during one semester but not make formal application for graduation until a subsequent semester, the graduation date printed on the transcript will reflect the date on which the academic requirements were met.
  6. Participation in assessment activities as outlined by the student's major program(s) is required for graduation. Examples of these activities include exit exams, portfolio presentations, research projects, or recitals.