Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation when they have successfully fulfilled the program requirements for a certificate, diploma, or associate degree.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required.
A 2.0 MnTC (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum) grade point average is required for recognition of a student's completion of the entire Minnesota Transfer Curriculum with or without completing an associate degree
To be eligible for a certificate, diploma, or associate degree, a student must earn at least 20 semester credits at Riverland. If other credits are earned from other Minnesota State Colleges and Universities institutions, at least 12 semester credits must be completed at Riverland.
Students entering Riverland will complete their work under the terms of the catalog in effect at the time of their first enrollment unless the time exceeds six years. Those graduating more than six years after the date of the first enrollment must meet the requirements stated in the catalog which is in effect the year in which graduation occurs, unless an exception is authorized. Students must complete an Application for Graduation and have it approved in the final semester of attendance. This application is required of all students even if they do not wish to participate in the commencement ceremony. Students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 - 3.74 will graduate with Distinction. Students who achieve a GPA of 3.75 or higher will graduate with High Distinction. All students are required to complete the Graduation Express during their last term. Students are required to fulfill all financial obligations to the college before their certificate, diploma, or associate degree can be mailed to them.