Graduation...Start planning early!

Graduation is an exciting time for students, faculty, and the staff of Daytona State. Graduation is the combination of a lot of hard work, attention to details, and many successful learning experiences.

The first step in the graduation process is the completion of the Application for Graduation. In order for the college to know that all requirements are completed, the Application for Graduation form must be completed and approved by your academic advisor or department chair. Since students are in many stages of their academic programs, it is the student’s responsibility to notify us that all degree requirements are completed.

Steps for Completing the Application for Graduation

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You should review your status using the online degree audit programs. Once you feel you have met all course requirements, you should have degree audit verified by the academic department. Once the graduation fee is paid, and you have met all course requirements, you will receive additional information about the graduation ceremony. Students can graduate at the end of each semester. There is only one graduation ceremony each year held in May, all graduates are invited to participate. If you have any questions, you can email our graduation office graduation@daytonastate.edu Correspondence concerning your graduation application and any questions will be conducted by email.

Continuous Enrollment Requirement for Graduation

Continuous enrollment means a student has not missed a major semester (Fall or Spring). Currently enrolled students who attend Daytona State continuously for each major semester may use the general education requirements in effect the year they enter. However, if requirements change, continuously enrolled students either may continue under the old requirements or meet any new ones. New students, and those returning after missing one or more major semesters, must use the requirements listed in the catalog upon their return.

Substitutions and Waivers

A student may be permitted to substitute requirements upon the completion of a substitution form signed by the appropriate Program Manager/Program Chairperson and Dean/Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, if it is determined that the substitution is in the student's best interest. College Level Academic Skills Test (CLAST)

All Florida community college students seeking an AA degree must satisfy the CLAST requirement before their degree is awarded. The CLAST measures college-level communications and math skills and is part of the state's overall effort to ensure students have acquired the skills expected in those areas. In accordance with Rule 6A-10.0311, F.A.C., Section 1008.29, F.S., students may not need to take the CLAST unless they plan to major in education in the state of Florida. Students will qualify for an exemption to the CLAST if they meet one of the conditions below. If you:

• Earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA in ENC1101 and ENC1102 you will not need to take the English, reading and essay subtests.
• Earn a cumulative 2.5 GPA in two college-level math courses that satisfy the Gordon Rule (MAC1105 or higher) you will not need to take the math subtest.
• Have SAT scores of 500 on the verbal or ACT scores of 22 on the reading and 21 on the English you will not need to take the communications sections of the CLAST and if you have SAT scores of 500 on the math or ACT scores of 21 on the math you will not need to take the computation section of the CLAST.

Information about the CLAST, the skills it measures, eligibility requirements for taking the exam or obtaining an exemption and CLAST registration is available in the Assessment Services offices on any campus.

Recognition of Academic Excellence

Daytona State honors students who have pursued and achieved academic excellence during their course of study. They are eligible for the following honors:

• President's List - Students are eligible if they earn at least six semester hours of credit and have a 3.8 - 4.0 semester GPA.
• Dean's List - Students are eligible if they earn at least six semester hours of credit and have a 3.2 - 3.79 semester GPA.
• Honors Recognition- Students who graduate with high cumulative GPAs are recognized at graduation as follows: High honors (3.8 - 4.0 GPA) and Honors (32 - 3.79 GPA) and a statement will appear on transcript.
• Hall of Fame - DSC's highest honor in scholarship, leadership and citizenship is presented at the annual awards ceremony.
• Outstanding Student Awards - Each department presents these at the annual awards ceremony to students in AA, AAS and AS degree and certificate programs. Recognition for student activities also is included.
• Florida Blue Key - The University of Florida awards its community college leadership honor to one outstanding female and male from each of Florida's 28 community colleges.
• Phi Theta Kappa- This is the only nationally accredited honors organization for two year colleges. DSC's chapter is Mu Rho. The Mu Rho office is in Building 130, Room 107 on the Daytona Beach Campus. For information about membership and activities, call the Daytona Beach Campus office at (386) 506-3330 or the Mu Rho information line at (386) 506-4505.
• Who's Who - is awarded annually by the National Organization of Who's Who in Community and Junior Colleges

Graduation Fees

Primary Degree (Non-Refundable)-$25 Each Additional Degree-$10 Duplicate Diploma-$10 College Credit and PSAV Certificates-$10 for the initial Certificate. There is no charge for additional certificates earned by student. High School Diploma-$10 In addition, all students who participate in either the college or high school graduation ceremony must pay the cost for their academic regalia (cap and gown).

Graduating after Transferring

Students who transfer prior to graduation are encouraged to “transfer back” courses to complete graduation requirements. Once an official transcript is received from the transfer institution, and the Application for Graduation has been completed, your graduation can be certified. http://go.DaytonaState.edu /recreg/grad_dates.html