To Graduate:
The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529, upon the recommendation of faculty, staff, and the chancellor, will grant a certificate or degree to students who meet the requirements of a program. It is the student's responsibility to know and follow the requirements of the curriculum and the rules governing academic work. No IECC official or faculty member can relieve a student of this responsibility.
To graduate, all students must:
1. Successfully complete all of the prescribed requirements in the selected program of study for the effective Catalog Term;
2. Earn, at a minimum, the required number of college-level credits at IECC:
- For a degree, 16 credit hours
- For a certificate, 16 credit hours or 50% of the required credit hours, whichever is less;
3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 for all IECC coursework;
4. Satisfy all IECC financial obligations;
5. Fulfill any outstanding requests for records; and
6. Make application for graduation and pay any associated fees by the due date. (See the Graduation Application Guide for guidance.)
To Graduate with Honors:
Graduates who meet the following academic achievements will be recognized at the college's commencement ceremony and an appropriate designation will appear on their transcript and diploma.
Honor Designation |
Graduating Class of Fall 2023 and Prior |
Graduating Class of Spring 2024 and After |
---|---|---|
Highest |
N/A |
4.0 GPA |
High |
3.90 GPA or greater |
3.75 - 3.99 GPA |
Honors |
3.50 to 3.89 GPA |
3.50 - 3.74 GPA |
These honors are awarded based on the student’s cumulative grade point average for college-level coursework completed from IECC through the term prior to graduation.