Reviewed: September 2026 - Institutional Policy Review (Strategic Planning/NECHE Preparation) - No substantive change.
I. Overview.
This policy outlines the requirements that students must meet to qualify for an Associate or Bachelor's degree at Quincy College.
II. Degree Requirements
A. Associate Degree Requirements
- Academic Credit:
- Minimum of 60 semester hours required.
- At least 30 semester hours must be completed at Quincy College, including the final semester.
- Academic Performance:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Curriculum:
- Fulfill all specific course requirements for the chosen degree program.
- Administrative Requirements:
- Maintain a satisfactory college citizenship record.
- Settle all financial obligations to the college.
- Participate in College-wide or program-specific assessment activities.
- Complete an exit interview if receiving financial aid.
B. Bachelor's Degree Requirements
- Academic Credit:
- Minimum of 120 semester hours required.
- Remaining requirements mirror those of the Associate degree.
III. Policy Enforcement
- The Registrar’s Office is responsible for ensuring that all degree candidates meet the requirements specified in this policy before conferring degrees.
Original: October 1999
Revised: January 2006, June 2006, February 2009, May 2009, June 2022, July 2024
Updated for Gender Inclusivity: Spring 2023