Graduation Information

In order to graduate, students must meet all course and credit hour requirements as prescribed in the state standards for the program in which they are enrolled. To receive a degree, diploma, or certificate from a program of instruction, the student must have a Graduation Grade Point Average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. The Graduation Grade Point Average is calculated only on those courses required for graduation. Students must make a “C” or higher in all required coursework. When a course is taken more than once, the highest grade will be used in calculating the grade point average for graduation. Students will not receive an award until all financial accounts are clear.

OFTC identifies expected program outcomes and college-level general education competencies and assesses the extent to which graduates achieve these outcomes.

Should a student receive advanced standing through transfer credit or exemption examination, the student must still complete at least twenty-five percent of the credit hours of the required curriculum for graduation in residence at Oconee Fall Line Technical College. Students in certain allied health programs which require licensure or certification examinations must complete at least fifty percent of the credit hours of the required curriculum for graduation in residence at Oconee Fall Line Technical College.

In order to participate in the commencement exercises or to receive an award, a student should contact their advisor to complete an application for graduation during the advisement session for their last semester of attendance. Students who do not contact their advisor to complete an application for graduation by the deadline cannot participate in the commencement exercises. There is a non-refundable fee for students participating in commencement.

Note: An official high school transcript or high school equivalency (HSE) transcript is required for graduation. The only exception is for students graduating with basic level workforce certificates.