Petition to Graduate

1. Petition to Graduate The Key to YOUR Future Presented by: Leigh Ann Unger Graduation Specialist

2. Are you ready to graduate? • Who should submit a Graduation Petition? • To submit a petition you should have completed at least 30 degree units and working to earn one of the following: • AA degree / AS degree • IGETC certification • CSU certification • Even if you do not wish to participate in graduation ceremonies you need to complete a petition to graduate

3. Completing the Petition Associate Degree Petition & Certification -- Plans B & C (To be completed after 30 degree-applicable units) FOR DIPLOMA ONLY Print your name EXACTLY as you want it to appear on your diploma NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________________________ City / State Zip Code TELEPHONE #: ______________________ STUDENT ID #: _______________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ______________________ STUDENT S.S. #: ______________________ • Your name needs to be written as you want it to appear on the diploma (i.e., initial for middle name, Jr., legal name versus nick name, etc…) • Remember to keep your address current in our computer system, your diploma will be sent to that address • You must include either your Student ID # orSocial Security number (listing both ad is preferred but not required)

4. I AM APPLYING FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREE (One degree per form) A.A. / A.S _______________________ __________________ CATALOG YEAR ______________ Major Major Code Must be one of continuous enrollment or current catalog Expected Date of Completion of all Requirements: June / August / December Year ________________ (please circle one) Have you attended any other colleges or universities?  YES  NO If yes, list all the institutions attended: ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ All official transcripts from other colleges or universities must be on file at SCC to process the petition. Petition for an Associate Degree will only be processed for students who have completed 12 units at Santiago Canyon College • When applying for an associate degree the major must be listed • The major code can be found in the catalog • Write the catalog year you want the graduation office to use when processing your petition • “Expected Date of Completion” what semester will you complete all of the requirements needed (December = Fall, June = Spring, August = Summer) • If you have attended any other college/university the official transcripts MUST be on file • To earn a degree or to have your general education certified at SCC you need to have completed 12 units at SCC. To earn an associates degree you need to have completed 6 unit in your major at SCC.

5. I AM APPLYING FOR CSU CERTIFICATIONI AM APPLYING FOR IGETC CERTIFICATION • Indicate which general education certification(s) you plan to complete • List the course you think should be used for each area (indicate the grade (Grd) you received, if you still need to enroll in the course, or if your are currently taking the course mark (IP) for in progress) • Use the catalog and a copy of your transcript to complete this section

6. PLAN A • List the course you think should be used for each area (indicate the grade (Grd) you received, if you still need to enroll in the course, or if your are currently taking the course mark (IP) for in progress) • Use the catalog and a copy of your transcript to complete this section

7. List the Courses in Your Major • When applying for an associate degree: List the courses required for your major and use the columns to indicate your Gr (grade) & units, if the course is in progress (IP) or if you still need the course (need) • If you are a Liberal Arts major, following a catalog 2007 – 08 or earlier, you can write Liberal Arts. • Liberal Arts majors using any catalog thereafter must list the courses in the emphasis • All other majors must list courses in this section • Courses completed at another college/university that you want to be used in this area must be approved by the department overseeing the major. Students are required to submit a Petition to Substitute/Waive a Major Requirement to the department.

8. Please circle one -- FULL / PARTIAL Certification Petitions submitted after the semester deadline will be processed for the following semester. I give my permission to have my name printed in the commencement brochure.  Yes  No ___ Please initial I certify that the information above provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Student’s Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________ • Students can receive partial certification if transferring before all requirements have been met • If a partial certification is given, the student can not return later to complete the missing requirements for full certification • If you wish to have your name included in the Commencement Program at graduation, please indicate “Yes” and initial • Sign and date the petition ~ submit the completed petition to Admissions • Be aware of the deadlines for submitting petitions(petitions received after the deadline will be processed for the following semester)

9. DEADLINE for Petitions to Graduate • FALL 2013 – October 11th • SPRING 2014 – February 15th • SUMMER 2014 – July 11th You should petition AT LEAST one full semester before you plan to graduate.

10. If you completed any coursework from a school outside of the California Community College system AND you want to use a course toward a general education requirement you need to meet with a counselor and complete a “Pass Along” petition. • If you completed your language proficiency in high school we must have an official high school transcript on file. • Questions about what will transfer, what major you should complete, or specific questions about coursework already completed, please make an appointment to see a counselor. You hold the KEY to your future!