must meet and maintain satisfactory academic progress (2.5 or higher) in order to be program placed in a second major. Requirements for Graduation To be eligible for graduation with an associate degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate from DCC, students must: a) Fulfill all of the course and credit-hour requirements of the curriculum with at least 25% of credit semester hours acquired at the college granting the award; b) Be certified by an appropriate college official for graduation; c) Earn a grade point average of at least 2.0 in all studies attempted which are applicable toward graduation in their curricula;
d) Meet any other competency requirements established by the college; e) Meet any graduation application requirements established by the college; and f) Resolve all financial obligations to the college and return all library and college materials. Graduation Honors and Awards Appropriate honors, based upon scholastic achievement at DCC, are recorded on diplomas, certificates, or degrees. Grade Point Average or Better 3.2 Cum Laude (with honors) 3.5 Magna Cum Laude (with higher 3.8 Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors)
honors)
Academic Information Academic Load The normal course load during a regular semester at Danville Community College is 15-18 semester hours. A student must register for at least 12 credits to be considered a full-time student. A student planning to enroll in 19 or 20 semester hours must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher and/ or the approval of his/her Division Dean. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be allowed to enroll in more than 20 semester hours provided a request is made in writing to the Vice President of Academic and Student Services and supported by written statements from the student’s advisor and Division Dean.
greater. All honors work must be completed one week prior to the end of the semester.
During the summer session, a student is restricted to two regular courses each summer term or 12-14 semester hours for the entire summer session. Students wishing to enroll in 15 semester hours must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher and/or the approval of the appropriate Division Dean. Under exceptional circumstances, a student may be allowed to enroll in more than 15 semester hours provided a request is made in writing to the Vice President of Academic and Student Services and supported by written statements from the student’s advisor and Division Dean.
Honors projects are negotiated with faculty and the Honors Program-Chair. These projects can be done in any nonhonors course and typically focus on topics of special interest to the student and require appropriate additional or alternative assignments which go beyond regular coursework. For more information, contact the Honors Program-Chair, honors@danville.edu.
Academic Standing Students are considered to be “in good academic standing” if they maintain a semester minimum GPA of 2.00; are eligible to re-enroll at the college; and are not on academic suspension or dismissal status. Honors Program-Chair In keeping with the college’s commitment to provide educational opportunities consistent with the ability and interests of the individual student, DCC invites motivated students to enroll in its Honors Program-Chair. This program consists of individually contracted honors projects in regularly-sectioned courses or honors courses. Students may earn “Honors Scholar” designation on their diplomas and transcripts by completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of honors work and achieving an overall a GPA of 3.0 or
Students are eligible for honors work if they meet all of the following criteria: 1. Completed all developmental coursework (if required) 2. A 3.25 or higher high school GPA 3. A 3.0 or greater overall GPA in non-honors courses 4. Satisfied prerequisites of each Honors Community course 5. Endorsement of two DCC faculty members
Academic Honors President’s Honors List: Students must be enrolled for six or more credit hours for the semester during which the honor is extended, have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a semester GPA of 3.75 or higher, and have completed 24 semester hours or more at DCC. Vice President’s Honors List: Students must be enrolled for six or more credit hours for the semester during which the honor is extended, have achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, a semester GPA of 3.0 to 3.74, and have completed 24 semester hours or more at DCC. Academic Warning Students who fail to attain a minimum GPA of 2.00 for any semester shall be placed on academic warning. Students should see their advisor/counselor and take advantage of academic support services provided by the college. Academic Information • 31
