Graduation Requirements

Students who intend to graduate in Spring 2012 must apply/register for Intent to Graduate in person at the Enrollment Services Center, room C-107 by March 26. To have questions answered, or for more information, email CallCenter@lagcc.cuny.edu or call 718-482-5242.

*Grade Point Average - A 2.00 GPA (C average) is required for graduation, as well as passing the required basic skills tests and the CUNY Proficiency Exam (CPE). A graduate whose cumulative GPA is between 3.50 and 3.89 shall be graduated with honors. The term "with honors" will be inscribed on the students diploma and noted on the commencement program. A graduate whose cumulative GPA is 3.90 or better shall be graduated with high honors. The term "with high honors" will be inscribed on the students diploma and noted on the commencement program.

All students must register for Intent to Graduate in order to have their records reviewed. This should be done when they register for their final 12-week session (SIMS Code 6999).

Students wishing to appeal graduation requirements may submit a written appeal to the Academic Standing Committee. The decision of the committee is final. Upon graduation a students record is frozen. No changes can be made to the record.

Note: If the Registrars Office determines that you have met the requirements for graduation, you may not continue taking courses at LaGuardia Community College unless you have filed a second degree/credential or a non-degree application.

*Residency Requirement - Students must successfully complete a minimum of 30 credits at the College before being awarded a degree. Note: Up to 10 exemption credits, as well as courses taken on permit, may be used to fulfill this requirement.

Pursuit of Additional Study After Graduation

Second Credential Students
Students who have earned a certificate and then wish to pursue a degree, and students who graduate with a degree and wish to pursue a certificate, must file a Second Credential Application. This is available in the Registrars Office and must be filed by the deadline. Courses completed for the first credential may also be used to meet the requirements of the second credential. Students must re-register for Intent to Graduate in the semester in which they anticipate completing the second credential. Students with a previous degree from LaGuardia who wish to pursue a second degree at the College should obtain the application in the Transfer Center, located in room C-266.

Second Degree Students
Students who have graduated from LaGuardia and who are interested in pursuing a second degree at the College should contact the Transfer Center in C-266. Second degree students must complete LaGuardias residency requirements of 30 credits toward the new degree and may transfer up to 30 credits toward a degree. All second degree students will be held accountable for the Cooperative Education requirements.