IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION

Dear Spring 2008 Graduate,

With the filing of your Application for Graduation, you have taken another step toward the completion of your degree.  Dean Jean Merrill-Doss, Dean Kay Crecelius and Vice-President Kennon join me in requesting that you attend one of the Graduate Seminars (see the schedule below).  

At these sessions we will discuss the graduation process, commencement, transcript requests, exit interviews for Financial Aid recipients and Career and Technical Graduates, and the Exit Exams.  If you are unable to attend one of the seminars, you may pick up a seminar information packet and video of the seminar in the Student Services office after the last seminar.

All Spring 2008 Graduates are required to take the MAPP (Measure of Academic Proficiency &Progress) Exit Exam.  If you have previously taken the MAPP test you must contact the Assessment Office and notify them when and where you tested.  By doing this you will be excused from re-testing.  If you fail to notify us you will be required to take the current MAPP test. The schedule for testing is listed below.  All tests will be given in ROOM AS101.  More information regarding this test will be given at the Graduate Seminars.  

You should sign up for your choice of Seminar date in Student Services or by email at ncrader@mineralarea.edu as soon as possible.  You may sign up for the MAPP test when you attend the Grad Seminar, or you may sign up in Student Service after you have attended a seminar or after you have viewed and returned the seminar video.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Sincerely,

Mike Easter

Counselor

Director of Assessment

573-518-2188

Exit Exam Schedule

Diploma and Certificate Application Process

To be eligible for graduation from Mineral Area College, a student must adhere to the following:

• File an Application for Graduation (click here for Graduation Application) with the Registrar’s Office during the first two weeks of the fall or spring semester or during the first week of the 8-week summer term. Mineral Area College does not automatically confer certificates or degrees upon completion of curriculum requirements. Meeting graduation requirements is the student’s responsibility. Students are encouraged to be familiar with the catalog and program requirements and to work with their academic advisor in selecting courses.
• Submit a one-time, non-refundable processing fee which is due at the time of application.
• Complete the MAPP as an exit examination. The results are used to measure graduates’ progress and the effectiveness of Mineral Area College’s curriculum.
• Meet all requirements of the degree/certificate program as outlined in the college catalog, with the last 15 semester hours earned at MAC.
• Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 or better.
• Resolve all financial obligations to the college and return all library and college materials.

Call the Registrar’s Office at 573-518-2130 if you have questions about graduation or e-mail srich@mineralarea.edu or lhuffman@mineralarea.edu.

Commencement Ceremony

The Commencement ceremony is the culmination of the student's program of study. Each May Mineral Area College conducts a graduation exercise whereby faculty, staff, family and friends come together to recognize and honor academic achievements.

The Commencement ceremony is held annually in May for students completing a certificate program, AA, AGS, AAS and AS degrees. Graduates from each term are encouraged to attend, but May graduates are required to participate in the ceremony unless excused by the appropriate dean.

Important Dates for Commencement

Issuance of Diplomas

Participation in the graduation ceremony is allowed prior to verification of completion of final courses. Diploma and certificate covers are distributed at the May graduation ceremony. The actual degree or certificate is posted to the official transcript and the certificate or diploma is released after final degree audits have been completed and all degree requirements have been verified by the Registrar. Diplomas and certificates will be mailed to the address indicated on the Application for Graduation (click here for Application for Graduation).

Diplomas and certificates for August graduates will be mailed by the appropriate dean’s office after the summer term. Diplomas and certificates for December graduates are mailed after the fall semester.

Graduation Rate

In compliance with the Student-Right-To-Know and Campus Security Act of 1991, the college’s graduation rate is available from Student Services and is printed annually in the Student Handbook. For information about the Graduation Rate contact Dean Jean Merrill-Doss at 573-518-2154 or e-mail jeanmer@mineralarea.edu.

Degree and Certificate Time Limits

Students planning to earn a Mineral Area College certificate or degree need to meet requirements of the catalog in effect when first enrolled or of any subsequent catalog. Students who discontinue enrollment in two consecutive semesters, summer excluded, will be required to follow the catalog in effect upon their return to Mineral Area College.