Academic Information - Graduation
Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology students follow the catalog in effect when they began their enrollment at the College as long as that enrollment has been continuous or may elect to follow any subsequent catalog. If a student is absent for one or more semesters, the catalog in effect at the time of readmission governs the student’s graduation requirements. Students must pass all required courses and have an overall grade point average of 2.0 to graduate from Montana State University – Great Falls College of Technology.
Each program in the Health Science Department has specific requirements for matriculation and graduation. Students are informed of other specific program policies and requirements both at the time of their program orientation and throughout their educational experience.
Identified programs in the Business and Technology Department have specific requirements for matriculation and graduation. Courses that require a grade of “C-” or above are designated for each program in the program section of this catalog.
A student must submit a formal application for graduation by the published term deadline. Applications can be obtained from Student Central or online at www.msugf.edu A $25 non-refundable graduation fee is due upon submission of the application to Student Accounts. Application deadlines are published in this catalog and on the Academic Calendar located on the College’s website. Students who fail to submit an application for graduation will not receive a certificate/degree. Students completing more than one certificate or degree must submit an application and $25 fee for each degree and certificate.
Students will be awarded a certificate/degree upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements, provided that 25% of the course work required in the degree program has been completed at MSU–Great Falls College of Technology.
The commencement ceremony is held each May, at the conclusion of the spring semester. Caps and gowns can be purchased through the bookstore for a fee. Graduation announcements are also available for purchase through the bookstore.
Lost diplomas can be replaced at the request of the student. The cost of replacing a certificate, diploma, and/or cover is $10.
