Students may not:
- Apply more than a total of six semester hours of independent study courses, variable credit courses or internship courses to an associate degree program, unless otherwise specified.
- Apply an “S” grade to any Guaranteed Transfer course.
- Apply more than 6 semester hours of an “S” grade to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree.
- Use a “U” grade toward any associate degree program.
- Use developmental courses toward any associate degree program.
- Earn a lower academic degree after a higher degree has been awarded.
The hierarchy of academic degrees, from high to low is A.S. Degree with Designation, A.S., A.A. Degree with Designation, A.A. and A.G.S. Exception: Multiple A.A.S. degrees may be earned if degree requirements for each degree are met.