DCB catalog 2024-25

36 Academic Residence and Time-Limit Requirements It is the policy of Dakota college that for students to be eligible for an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Certificate Degree, a student must earn a minimum of 15-degree credits from Dakota College. To be eligible for a Certificate of Completion, students must earn half of the program credits from Dakota College. Students enrolled continuously in at least a one-half time basis (six semester credits or more) can follow the graduation requirements in effect at the time of their initial enrollment, or the graduation requirements in effect during the year in which they plan to graduate. Students whose enrollment is less than one-half time (less than six credits) for two semesters in a row or more, who are not enrolled for two semesters in a row or more, or any combination of the two will follow the graduation requirements in effect during the academic year they apply for graduation. In this instance, students may petition Student Services if they wish to use a different catalog to satisfy graduation requirements. Students wishing to use a different catalog to satisfy graduation requirements must have completed at least one term of enrollment while that catalog was in effect. The final decision about which graduation requirements will apply will be at the discretion of the Registrar’s Office. Graduation Honors Candidates for any degree whose cumulative grade point average is 3.80 or above will graduate with High Honors. Students whose cumulative GPA is 3.50 to 3.79 will graduate with Honors. To be eligible for graduation honors, students must have earned at least 15 credits from the College. Responsibility for Satisfying Requirements All students must assume complete responsibility for compliance with the instructions and regulations set forth in this catalog, for selecting the courses which will permit them to achieve their educational objectives, and for satisfying prerequisites for any course which they plan to take. However, advisors are available to assist students in planning their programs. Dakota College assumes no responsibility for misinterpretation by students of policies and procedures as presented in this catalog. Any question or doubt concerning catalog material should be referred to the Student Services Office. Course/Unit Load Limitations Permission must be obtained to enroll for more than 18 semester hours. A maximum course load of 22 semester hours can be approved by the academic advisor to students who meet the following requirements: 1. A grade point average of at least 3.00 for full time enrollment in the preceding semester, or 2. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00, or 3. An extra course that is required for graduation in the semester immediately prior to graduation. 4. First-year students, in their first semester, may not enroll for more than 19 semester hours. The following courses are not applicable when considering course load limitations: ASC 88, UNIV 105; and UNIV 110. In addition, any special topics, individual studies, field studies, physical education activity, special problems, internship, individual research, prior learning, or articulated courses are not applicable. Courses which carry one credit are also exempt from course load limit policies. Transfer of Credit to Dakota College Dakota College accepts college/university level courses recognized by the United States Department of Education from regionally accredited organizations or nationally recognized agencies. Students who have questions regarding the transfer of their credits should contact the Registrar at 701-228-5470 or dcb.registrar@dakotacollege.edu.