Name: Degree Certificate Requirements
Policy Number: 3103
Approved Date:

07/01/19; 06/14/22; 06/20/23; 04/15/25

Most Recent Revision: 03/31/26
Series: Academic Services, Graduation and Honors

Policy: 3103

A student requesting to graduate from Rowan College of South Jersey (“RCSJ”) with an associate degree or certificate must:

  • Earn a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.000 or higher;
  • Complete all required courses for the program of study;
  • Earn at least 50% of the required degree credits in courses taken at RCSJ;
  • Earn a minimum of fifteen (15) more credits for each academic certificate taken at RCSJ; and
  • Earn a minimum of eight (8) more credits for each certificate of achievement taken at RCSJ. 

The President will direct the development of administrative procedures associated with this policy.

References:

Rowan College of South Jersey Administrative Procedure, 3103 Degree/Certificate Requirements