Graduation is an exciting time for students, faculty, and the staff of Daytona State. Graduation is the combination of a lot of hard work, attention to details, and many successful learning experiences. The first step in the graduation process is the completion of the Application for Graduation. In order for the college to know that all requirements are completed, the Application for Graduation form must be completed and approved by your academic advisor or department chair. Since students are in many stages of their academic programs, it is the student’s responsibility to notify us that all degree requirements are completed.
CLAS Requirements for AA and Bachelor degree students:
Florida state regulations requires students earning an AA or Bachelor degree to meet the CLAS requirements, as well as the foreign language requirements. The full policy is listed in the college catalog on the following page: http://www.daytonastate.edu/catalog/adm/grad_reqs_procedures.html
Online Application for Graduation Instructions
2012 Graduation Ceremony Information
2012 Graduation Ceremony Information PDF Document
Steps for Completing the Application for Graduation
Important Information on Completing Your Application for Graduation
Please review your degree audit prior to electronic submission. You may want to have your department review your audit, especially for AS and AAS majors, to see if you are also eligible for a certificate based upon classes already completed. Once the graduation fee is paid, and you have met all in progress course requirements, you will receive additional information about the graduation ceremony. Students are graduated at the end of each semester and invited to participate in the May graduation ceremony. If you have any questions, you can email our graduation office at: graduation@daytonastate.edu Correspondence concerning your graduation application and any questions will be conducted by email through your Falcon mail account.
Continuous Enrollment Requirement for Graduation
Continuous enrollment means a student has not missed two or more consecutive major semesters (Fall or Spring). Currently enrolled students who attend Daytona State continuously for each major semester may use the general education requirements in effect the year they enter. However, if requirements change, continuously enrolled students either may continue under the old requirements or meet any new ones. New students, and those returning after missing one or more major semesters, must use the requirements listed in the catalog upon their return.
Substitutions A student may be permitted to substitute requirements upon the completion of a substitution form signed by the appropriate Program Manager/Program Chairperson and Dean/Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, if it is determined that the substitution is in the student's best interest.
Waivers Attainment of College-Level Academic Skills (CLAS Requirement)
Students are considered to have demonstrated the attainment of college-level academic skills in communication and computation prior to or after the completion of required courses as stated in Rule 6A-10.0316 as follows:
- College-Level Communication: Earn a 2.5 grade point average in two (2) courses for a minimum of six (6) semester hours of credit from a combination of at least one (1) course with the ENC prefix and any other course that is designated as a “Gordon Rule” writing course (excluding courses with the SPC prefix) or have a CPT (ACCUPLACER) score of 93 on the Reading and 105 on the Writing; a SAT score of 500 on the verbal or an ACT score of 22 on the reading and 21 on the English. (Exemption via waiver for students with a prior documented specific learning disability is possible.)
A “Gordon Rule writing course” will consist of any standard Gordon Rule course designated in the AA program listing EXCEPT Mathematics Core courses, Science Core courses, and Health and Wellness Core courses.
CLAS Policy for Communication
If a student does not meet the CLAS requirement for a 2.5 GPA in Communication courses as described in the college catalog the following rules are in place to assist the student in completing the graduation requirements:- The student could attempt another Gordon Rule writing class and earn a “B” grade or
- Pass the Reading portion of the CPT (ACCUPLACER) test with a score of 93 or higher and pass the Writing portion of the CPT (ACCUPLACER) with a score of 105. There are resources at the Academic Support center to assist in preparing for the CPT (ACCUPLACER) test.If necessary scores are not earned on the CPT (ACCUPLACER), the student can attempt the CPT (ACCUPLACER) again in 15 days and will be required to pay a $10 restest fee.
- If after the second attempt of the CPT (ACCUPLACER), the student does not achieve the required score, the student is then eligible to complete a CLAS waiver petition that will be reviewed by the CLAS Waiver Committee.
- College-Level Mathematics: Earn a 2.5 grade point average in two (2) courses for a minimum of six (6) semester hours of credit from: MAC 1105 or any other MAC course with the last three digits higher than 105; MGF2106, 2107, or STA2023; or have a CPT (ACCUPLACER) score of 91 on the Elementary Algebra, a SAT score of 500 on the math or an ACT score of 21 on the math. (Exemption via waiver for students with a prior documented specific learning disability is possible.) Students who receive a “C” in MAC1105 are encouraged to complete the CPT (ACCUPLACER) testing for Elementary Algebra immediately while the subject matter is fresh.
CLAS Policy for Mathematics
If a student does not meet the CLAS requirement for a 2.5 GPA in two Mathematics courses as described in the college catalog the following rules are in place to assist the student in completing the graduation requirements:- The student could attempt a third Mathematics class and earn a “B” grade or
- Pass the Elementary Algebra portion of the CPT (ACCUPLACER) test with a score of 91 or higher.
- Before attempting the CPT (ACCUPLACER) for graduation purposes, the student is encouraged to complete the CPT (ACCUPLACER) review questions that are on the School of Mathematics website (http://online1.daytonastate.edu/courses/cpt/MAT0024/quiz.html).If a score of 91 is not earned on the CPT (ACCUPLACER), the student can attempt the CPT (ACCUPLACER) again in 15 days with the following conditions:
- pay a $10 restest fee;
- complete the tutoring at the above link with a score of at least a score of 400 points and print the screen that has the score and bring it to Assessment before they will be permitted to retest.
- If after the second attempt to score a 91 on the Elementary Algebra portion of the CPT (ACCUPLACER), the student does not achieve the required score, the student is then eligible to complete a CLAS waiver petition that will be reviewed by the CLAS Waiver Committee.
Recognition of Academic Excellence
Daytona State honors students who have pursued and achieved academic excellence during their course of study. They are eligible for the following honors:
- President's List - Students are eligible if they earn at least six semester hours of credit and have a 3.8 - 4.0 semester GPA.
- Dean's List - Students are eligible if they earn at least six semester hours of credit and have a 3.2 - 3.79 semester GPA.
- Honors Recognition- Students who graduate with high cumulative GPAs are recognized at graduation as follows: High honors (3.8 - 4.0 GPA) and Honors (3.2 - 3.79 GPA) and a statement will appear on transcript.
- Hall of Fame - DSC's highest honor in scholarship, leadership and citizenship is presented at the annual awards ceremony.
- Outstanding Student Awards - Each department presents these at the annual awards ceremony to students in AA, AAS and AS degree and certificate programs. Recognition for student activities also is included.
- Florida Blue Key - The University of Florida awards its community college leadership honor to one outstanding female and male from each of Florida's 28 community colleges.
- Phi Theta Kappa- This is the only nationally accredited honors organization for two year colleges. DSC's chapter is Mu Rho. The Mu Rho office is in Building 130, Room 107 on the Daytona Beach Campus. For information about membership and activities, call the Daytona Beach Campus office at (386) 506-3330 or the Mu Rho information line at (386) 506-4505.
- Who's Who - is awarded annually by the National Organization of Who's Who in Community and Junior Colleges
Graduation Fees (effective Fall 2010)
There is a one-time graduation fee for each academic tier:
Tier 1: High School $10
Tier 2: Certificate $10
Tier 3: Associate Degree $25
Tier 4: Bachelor Degree $25
There is no additional charge for multiple degrees at the same tier.
Please be aware of the graduation application dates and deadlines. The fee will entitle the graduate to a diploma, if qualified, and to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Daytona State reserves the right to certify each student as a completer once he or she has completed all requirements for the degree or certificate, regardless of whether they have completed an application for graduation. Students who do not complete the graduation application process will not receive a diploma or have the degree certificate statement on their official transcript.
Graduating after Transferring
Students who transfer prior to graduation are encouraged to “transfer back” courses to complete graduation requirements. Once an official transcript is received from the transfer institution, and the Application for Graduation has been completed, your graduation can be certified.Graduation dates and deadlines.
