Degree and Certificate Requirements
For Degrees Students MUST:
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester hours for the Associate of Arts (A.A.), Science (A.S.), or General Studies degree (A.G.S.), or a specified number of semester hours for an Associate of Applied Science degree. Complete 15 credit hours of general education coursework for the AAS degree.
- Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours for a Bachelor's degree.
- Must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses in order to meet program requirements.
- A grade of "C" or better is required in each course applied to the degree in order to be accepted for guaranteed transfer as described in any applicable CCHE Transfer Policy.
Note:
- "F" grade will not count or be applicable toward any associate, bachelor or certificate program.
- "S" (Satisfactory/Pass) or "P" (Pass) grade when equivalent to a "C" or better may be applicable toward a degree or certificate program.
- A "S" or "P" grade will count in attempted and earned credits, but will not carry any quality points. Therefore, "S" or "P" grades will not be included in GPA calculations. They may not be applied to any course in the Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education or guaranteed to transfer, except in cases where the transferring institution uses exclusively a Pass/Fail grading system and the "Pass" grade is equivalent to a "C" or better. Students should talk with their academic advisor, faculty/instructor and transferring institution for applicability before requesting a "Pass (P)" grade.
- No more than 6 semester hours of a "P" grade will apply to an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree, except in cases where the transferring institution uses exclusively a Pass/Fail grading system and the "Pass" grade is equivalent to a "C" or better.
- Some certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree programs may have more restrictive catalog year requirements and grade requirements, and they may limit "S" or "P" semester hours toward the degree and certificate.
- Must complete a minimum of 25% residence courses towards a degree at FRCC. This 25% includes online courses taught by FRCC. Colorado Online courses are also considered FRCC courses when the student registers for those courses through FRCC.
- Developmental courses will not be applicable toward any associate degree program.
- May not apply more than a total of 6 semester hours of independent study courses, variable credit courses or internship courses to an associate, bachelor degree program, unless otherwise specified.
- No more than a combined total of 3 semester hours of PED/OUT/DAN can be applicable toward any degree.
- To obtain a second degree, a student must meet all degree requirements as well as complete 15 additional semester hours at FRCC that apply toward the second program of study.
- Provide official transcripts to the college if transfer credits are to be applied https://www.frontrange.edu/student-experience/transfer-planning/index.html
- Complete a degree/certificate application by the priority deadline at https://www.frontrange.edu/graduation
- If necessary and due to extenuating circumstances, request a course substitution from the program chair. The request must be documented on the Course Substitution Form and approved by the appropriate dean and Chief Academic Officer.
- Complete all course requirements in effect for the officially declared program of study as published in the college catalog. FRCC catalogs are effective beginning each Summer Semester for students enrolling at Front Range Community College for the first time.
Note: It should be noted that specific catalog requirements are subject to change by the college or its governing agencies. When such changes occur, the college notifies students affected by these changes and provides advising assistance.
-When a program is closing (teach-out) and will no longer be offered at FRCC only those students that are currently declared in our student information system may complete that program.
- Students who are declared in a program that is closing (teach-out) will need to complete all course requirements and apply to graduate to receive that degree within the designated teach-out time frame.
- No additional students (new or current student(s)) can declare in a program that is closing (in teach-out).
- Continuing students who have not had a 12-month lapse in enrollment will be allowed to use the requirements listed in any catalog published while continuously attending the college. Students may not combine requirements from multiple catalogs in order to graduate.
For Certificates Students MUST:
- Complete all course requirements listed in the catalog.
- Earn at least 25% of the total certificate credit hours at FRCC.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses required for the certificate. Please note that some programs require a higher GPA or have minimum required grades above a “C” to be eligible for a certificate.
- Provide official transcripts to the college if transfer credits are to be applied https://www.frontrange.edu/student-experience/transfer-planning/index.html
- Complete a degree/certificate application by the priority deadline at https://www.frontrange.edu/graduation.
- Complete the requirements in effect for the officially declared certificate as published in the college catalog. This catalog is effective beginning each Summer Semester for students enrolling at Front Range Community College for the first time. Continuing students who have not had a 12-month lapse in enrollment will be allowed to use the requirements listed in any catalog published while continuously attending the college. Students may not combine requirements from multiple catalogs in order to graduate. It should be noted that specific catalog requirements are subject to change by the college or its governing agencies. When such changes occur, the college notifies students affected by these changes and provides advising assistance.